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Andersen Racing's Formula BMW
Testing Program Is Getting Rave Reviews
 
PALMETTO, Fla., April 23 - Just a week after it was announced to the 
public, Andersen Racing's new Formula BMW testing program for career-minder 
karters and formula car drivers is already getting rave reviews.
 
The first karter to participate was James Vance, a 16-year-old from 
Stouffville, Ontario, Canada.  He successfully completed a one-day program at 
Andersen Racing's own 1-mile road course test track, Andersen RacePark in 
Palmetto, Fla., and found it so beneficial that he already wants to schedule more 
sessions.
 
"James did a fantastic job; we were all very impressed," said Jonny Baker, 
Andersen Racing's talent scout. "He finished fourth in the Senior Rotax 
class last year at the club level, so this was a big step up for him, but he 
came ready to learn.  He listened and adapted quickly, which is all we could 
really ask for, but he was quick as well."
 
"It was James' first experience in a formula car, and it was a hugely 
beneficial experience for him," said James' father, Nigel Vance-Lousada. "He got 
to understand how the Andersen team works, and he also found out what it was 
like to drive a Formula BMW at speed. It was James' first time in a Formula 
BMW, and he absolutely loved it. The guys at Andersen Racing did a 
fantastic job in preparing the car. I think the biggest thing that he got out of it 
was the realization that he could, in fact, do it. He learned that he can 
confidently drive a real formula car."
 
Vance-Lousada said he hopes his son can test with the team again at 
Andersen RacePark in the next few weeks.  Although the family is reviewing all 
their options for 2010, he said that Formula BMW is a likely choice, and if that 
occurs he wants his son to run with Andersen Racing.
 
"It would definitely be with Andersen Racing," he said.  "They are an 
absolutely fantastic bunch of people. They are motivated and take their work very 
seriously indeed. They have this way of going about their business, which 
let's face it, it's a stressful environment, but at the same time they make 
you feel really at ease and very comfortable. It's a brilliant environment, 
really.
 
"Andersen RacePark is an excellent venue to begin with too," he added.  
"It's tight but challenging.  The whole place has a wonderful set-up.  We were 
extremely impressed. Everything is so clean and well organized, and everyone 
there is absolutely awesome. They took care of everything throughout the 
day. They worked with James and the car, and they were very hospitable all day 
long. Nothing was too much trouble."
 
For more information on Andersen Racing's Formula BMW testing program and 
to schedule one-, two- or three-day sessions, contact Baker at (941) 
723-3900, extension 306.  Additional information can be found on the Internet at 
andersenracingteam.com and andersenracepark.com.
 
Sponsored by Allied Interior Products and Lafarge North America, Andersen 
Racing strives to be the best development team anywhere. It offers programs 
in karting, Formula BMW Americas, Star Mazda and Firestone Indy Lights. It is 
the official development team of Rahal Letterman Racing.
 
 
 
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Founded in 1950 with five employees and two trucks, today it is a $1.8 billion 
building material distribution company with over 3,500 employees, more than 
200 branches in 30 states, well over one million square feet of office and 
warehouse space, and an inventory of approximately 85,000 products, from 
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see alliedbuilding.com.
 
About Andersen Racing:
 
Andersen Racing strives to provide the best and most comprehensive training 
possible for future open-wheel superstars while giving its marketing 
partners media exposure and hospitality opportunities at some of the most 
prestigious events in North America. It provides a unique, four-step program 
utilizing multiple entries in four different platforms: karting, Formula BMW 
Americas, Star Mazda and Firestone Indy Lights (televised on VERSUS). In 2008 it 
fielded multiple entries in 42 races in 18 states and provinces at some of 
the best facilities on the continent, including the famed Indianapolis Motor 
Speedway. 
 
Andersen Racing won the team championship for 2008 for both the F2000 
Championship Series presented by Hoosier Racing Tire and the Star Mazda 
Championship presented by Goodyear. Two of its drivers finished first and second in 
the F2000 driver point standings, while another was sixth. Three of its Star 
Mazda drivers placed third, fifth and sixth in that series' driver 
standings. RLR/Andersen Racing finished sixth in the 2008 Firestone Indy Lights team 
standings, while one of its drivers placed fifth in that series' driver 
point standings.
 
Andersen Racing's principals, brothers Dan and John Andersen, have 
extensive experience in series administration as well as team management. They've 
worked with many of today's top open-wheel stars, including several Indy 500 
winners. 
 
Andersen Racing is sponsored by Allied Building Products Corp. and Lafarge 
North America. It is the official development team of Rahal Letterman 
Racing. The team is headquartered at Andersen RacePark, an 18-acre facility in 
Palmetto, Fla. that includes a 1-mile road course test track. For more 
information see andersenracingteam.com and andersenracepark.com.