Jon Fogarty to race with Tequila Patrón ESM in 2015 - Speedway Digest

After nearly a year away from professional racing, Jon Fogarty will return to the cockpit in 2015 with Tequila Patrón ESM.

“I’m really excited to join Tequila Patrón ESM for 2015,” stated Fogarty. “The chance to run with a strong and established organization is the goal of every driver, so I know I am stepping into a very solid opportunity to compete and win. I’m honored to have been chosen to drive with Tequila Patrón ESM and representing Tequila Patrón as it embarks on the worldwide stage of the FIA WEC.

“Racing both the NAEC and WEC will be epic. I’m excited to have the opportunity to compete in all the classic endurance sports car events on the globe, with the highlight being Le Mans. For a sportscar racer, Tequila Patrón ESM has selected a dream schedule.

“By joining Tequila Patrón ESM, I am lucky to be able to compete at the pinnacle of sportscar racing alongside some of the industry’s best racers, which is the best possible situation in any endeavor. I am very fortunate and grateful for the opportunity.”

2015 MARKS FOGARTY’S FIRST SEASON COMPETITING IN THE WEC
“Running for the first time in the WEC is going to be exciting and challenging. The travel and learning new tracks will add complexity to what is already a big undertaking, but I am ready for the challenge. The series has been gaining strength year after year, and the format and schedule really highlight what endurance racing is all about. I am very, very happy to be a part of it.”

EXPECTATIONS ON RACING THE NEW HONDA-POWERED COUPE
“It has been some time since I have been in a prototype other than a DP, so there will be some transition time coming into the new Honda P2 coupe. Luckily I have had a lot of time in high-downforce, open-wheel cars in my career. The smaller turbo motor might be the biggest change for me since I’ve been racing with a larger displacement naturally aspirated V8; the sound alone will be a big change!”

CO-DRIVING WITH ED AND JOHANNES
“I am so happy to be co-driving with Johannes again, other than the fact that he is about a foot taller than me! But we have a lot in common both on- and off-track. I feel like we have some unfinished business when it comes to what we can accomplish together behind the wheel, so getting back to working toward our shared championship goals is great.

“Racing with Ed will be new to me, but I am excited to get to know him better as a driver and a person. He’s passionate about Tequila Patrón, the team, racing and sponsorship, so he is an ideal teammate.”

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