So I'm looking forward to 2007, when I can look back on the first year and say, right, I've done that, and then learn how to engineer a car, because that side of things really interests me, as well. I'm spending a lot of time with the team in Indianapolis. I've moved to Indy, and I'm going into the shop every day, when they are teaching me things. I had a lesson with the shocks the other week, and I'm going to do gearbox at some point. They are just talking me through it - and in baby steps - and then I'll be able to learn, whereas, with the new car, they would be learning as well. I think it's very good idea.
Q:
Kevin, if you could perhaps elaborate a little bit about the Mazda association with Formula Atlantics and what this brings to the series, and the unofficial synergy to the Mazda Star Series and just how that all works?
KK:
I think first of all we're thrilled to have Mazda as a partner. It was a wonderful announcement. They are excited, we're excited, the series is aimed specifically at their marketplace, so that all works well.
Cosworth have taken the Mazda engine and, of course, have developed it very significantly. It's running at 300 horsepower and normally aspirated 2.3-litre engine so, any time you're running at well over 100 horsepower per litre, you have an interesting challenge on your hands.
The Mazda engine has proven to be a great development tool. We're going to carry on working on it and working with Mazda, I'm sure we'll see some spin-offs between Mazda and Cosworth in the future. All of that is good news, and I think that when I reflect on having a major manufacturer such as Mazda associated with the development of the engine, with Cosworth, we can see that this is a series that is going to get a lot of attention, and that's great news.
Q:
I was just going to ask Katherine that, during the season last year, you said you were pretty much convinced that you would need another year in Atlantic. Did PKV have to convince you?
KL:
No. I think, last year, I was convinced I needed another year in Atlantics - and then I drove the car and everything changed.
