Three weeks after the podium earned in the LM P2 category at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Level 5 Motorsports goes to Imola (Italy) for the fourth round of the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup 2011.

Unlike the three previous rounds, Level 5 Motorsports will run the spyder version of the Lola-Honda, not the coupe version. The Spyder can use larger restrictor, and thus provides more power to the V6 2.8-litre twin-turbo. As in previous races, Scott Tucker will partner with Christophe Bouchut and Joao Barbosa. The Lola-Honda #33 was flown in after the first two rounds of the American Le Mans Series which took place in the spring. It was first prepared at Level 5 Motorsports on the Silverstone circuit in England before being sent to Italy.

The last race for Christophe Bouchut at the Imola circuit was in 2007, while attending the FIA ​​GT Championship: "I am sure that this new car we can probably save up a second a lap. Victory is within reach, despite fierce competition in the LM P2 category. I can not wait ... " João Barbosa also has fond memories of this track, one of the few in Europe to run anticlockwise. The Portuguese driver raced several times in the mid 90's, Formula 3 and Formula Ford "The team was already familiar with this car at Sebring. Also, I think many of the acquired data are applicable to this Coupe car. So other than the fact of not having a roof over our heads, it will not be a big change. But I think the extra power will bring us to the leaders. " It will however be the Imola debut for Scott Tucker, who will learn on the track by driving a Speed ​​Euroseries championship car in a double program. He will be driving the #55 Ligier JS51 prepared by Horag Racing: "I think that dual entry will allow me to familiarize myself with the track. In addition, the experience of my teammates and João and Christophe will be very useful. "

Level 5 Motorsports is currently second in the standings of the LM P2 category, only 18 points from the French team Signatech-Nissan.

6 hours Imola will be held from 1st to 3rd July. For the entry list, click here.

(According to press information of Level 5 Motorsports)

Photo: 24-HOUR CIRCUIT (Le Mans), LE MANS 24 HOURS, 12 June 2011. The Lola-Honda Level 5 Motorsports Sarthe emerges from the night to win the third place in the LM P2 category, behind Greaves Motorsport and Signatech-Nissan.