F2000: Chris Keller in for Sunday at VIR

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                                                         April 10 2010

=CHRIS KELLER IN FOR SUNDAY=
Keller is in for Sunday at VIR. (click for high-res)
Alton, VA – A last second deal has put 2008 Formula Ford National Champion
Chris Keller in a Van Diemen for Sunday’s F2000 race at VIR. The 22-year old
from New Jersey will pilot the #83 entry usually driven by Masters Class
competitor Charles Finelli, who has given the opportunity to the young
hopeful. Keller is most remembered for his daring last lap pass in the final
corner to win the Run-Offs at Topeka in a Swift DB-6.

“Everything about this weekend has been kind of last minute,�?? said Keller.
“To drive on Sunday last minute is going to interesting. It’s going to be my
first session ever in that race car, and it’s going to be qualifying, and
it’s my first time at VIR in three years. “

Keller with his DB-6 in 2008.(click for high-res)

The entry is supported by Amato Construction, Finelli’s race team – Fat Boy
Racing and Williams Racing Developments.

The addition of Keller to the F2000 grid underlines the fact the Series has
become a super-competitive playing field stacked with talent.

Besides winning the Run-Offs in dramatic fashion, Keller estimates he has 10
Grand National titles in karts. Last year he won the Road Racing Grand
National 125cc karting event at Mid-Ohio. He also contested the Formula Ford
40th Anniversary weekend at Elkhart Lake. Additionally, he made it to the
semi-finals of the Red Bull driver search.

“I’m up for it. I’m grateful for Charles (Finelli) giving me the opportunity
to jump into his car,�?? Keller continued. “I’m really impressed with the
F2000 Series, that’s why I came down to VIR. I want to become part of the
Series. I’m excited to start in any part of the 30 car field that’s here.
I’ll be starting a few points down with missing the first round at VIR, but
I’m confident I can make them up.�??

Sunday gets underway with a qualifying session at 12:15pm, followed by a
3:30 14-lap or 30-minute race. Fans and competitors can follow live updates,
news and photos on www.F2000ChampionshipSeries.com or on Twitter @F2000.

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