Ferrari to Continue Winning Streak With Race in Petit Le Mans

September 30th Race Key as Team Risi Looks to Take the Lead in Its Division

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 29 -- Ferrari racers continue to make their mark in the US ALMS racing world. The last race at Mosport was a success for Ferrari -- with a one-two finish, the first time that has happened in the ALMS. Team member Maurizio Mediani also made Ferrari history by taking the fastest average lap of the race.

The result was a huge victory for both the Risi team and for Ferrari. It lifted the team to within two points of the class leader and gave Ferrari a similar boost in the manufacturer's competition. The Risi team F430 GT #61 is co-owned by Ferrari of Silicon Valley.

"We are thrilled to support Risi in their quest for the title," stated Giacomo Mattioli, President of Ferrari of Silicon Valley; co-owner of Team Risi. "We are going into the last two months of the ALMS with a very strong shot at the title."

The next race Ferrari will compete in is the Petit Le Mans series which is hosted by Road Atlanta of Georgia. A class win for Ferrari at this internationally renowned race will earn them automatic entry into next year's 24 Hours of Le Mans.

"Our result at the Grand Prix of Mosport was tremendous for our team," said Remo Ferri. "We have been gaining more confidence and momentum in every race this year and expect a strong showing at the Petit Le Mans".

Racing the Ferrari F430 GT2 #61 will be accomplished drivers Maurizio Mediani, Marino Franchitti, and Antony Lazzaro. Ferrari not only hopes to continue its winning streak, but to regain it's presence in the Petit Le Mans.

Not only is Mediani the 2006 Sara GT Italian Gran Turismo Champ (GT2), but he is familiar with success behind the wheel of Ferrari cars.

Marino Franchitti had success with the Ferrari 430 earlier this year when he finished 3rd in the GT2 at the FIA GT.

Antony Lazzaro is no stranger to the Ferrari cars either. In 2003, he made his debut in a Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race and he also raced a Ferrari 360 in the 2003-2004 American Le Mans series.