Walker Racing has announced that it has completed its driver line-up adding two more cars to the stable, as Leo and Greg Mansell will join the team to compete in the 2008 Champ Car Atlantic Championship.
After spending two years competing in Europe, the Mansell duo, sons of 1993 Champ Car and 1992
Formula 1 champion
Nigel Mansell, wanted to give American open-wheel racing a try after completing a very successful test in the Walker Racing machines back in October.
"The decision by Greg, Leo and Nigel is a huge one in making the next step in their racing career by coming to the Atlantic series. The Atlantic series has a lot to offer and sends a positive message that this formula is the place to go. For Walker Racing it's going to be a pleasure and an honour to be working with the Mansells, said Walker Racing owner, Derrick Walker.
The whole team is really looking forward to working with all three of them and I think it's going to be a great season.
"What a tremendous challenge and adventure we will all have in 2008. A fantastic series revisiting some wonderful venues which will bring back such fond memories of when I last raced in Champ Cars. This is a fantastic opportunity for Leo and Greg," added Nigel.
The two brothers have always competed on the same teams together starting out in go-karts, making their way up the open wheel ladder, competing in the Formula
BMW UK championship in 2006 and the British F3 International Series in 2007.
The duo wanted to try the Atlantic series due to its international appeal and potential for moving forward in the ranks of professional racing.
Greg, the youngest of the Mansells, finished tenth in the British F3 International Series with three podiums and 16 top-10 finishes. The 19-year-old is ready for the adventure.
