Silver-ranked Danish racer Heinemeier Hansson joins Tequila Patrón ESM - Speedway Digest

It will be quite a year for South Florida based Tequila Patrón ESM, as they will be competing in both the TUDOR Championship as well as the FIA WEC.

“I can’t wait to start my third full season of the FIA WEC with Tequila Patrón ESM,” Hansson stated. They’ve been a fixture in American sportscar racing right from when I started racing at a top level. So to be part of the new international campaign for the team and the sponsor is a real honor.”

IN THE 2012 SEASON, YOU COMPETED AGAINST RYAN AND NOW YOU ARE TEAMMATES; TALK ABOUT CO-DRIVING WITH SCOTT AND RYAN.
“I started LMP2 racing in 2012 just when Ryan had his dream season with victories at Le Mans, Sebring and in the WEC championship in the Honda prototype. I remember marveling at that run. Now three years later, I’m joining forces with him and Scott with my own WEC championship and Le Mans win under my belt. Scott has an incredible résumé with his championship titles. I think we’ll have a great shot at race wins, especially Le Mans, and the FIA WEC championship.”

2015 WILL MARK YOUR SECOND SEASON IN THE FIA WEC…
“Every second counts in the WEC, which is why experience and routine are so important. Having raced in first the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup in 2011, then partial season WEC in 2012, and now the past two seasons as well, I think I have a real advantage in experience with all the tracks, procedures and the flow of endurance that they practice in the WEC.

“Of all the FIA WEC races, no place is that more important than Le Mans. These days, it’s a 24-hour sprint race. If you lose 20 seconds to a mistake, it’s incredibly hard work to get it back. I finished my first outing, took runner-up at my second, and won this year. So I’m coming back for my fourth run in France determined to go for another win and to share what I’ve learned with the team.”

WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON COMPETITING IN THE NEW HONDA COUPE PROTOTYPE?
“I’ve been hearing great things about the Honda LMP2 platform for years, so it’s a giddy feeling to know I’ll be in the latest coupe. The same goes for the engine. I’ve never had a chance to race a turbo-powered car before, so looking forward to learning what that might do to the driving style.

“From all I hear about the new coupes, though, it sounds amazing with more downforce, less drag, longer lasting tires and easier dynamics at the limit – all music to any racer. The first test and race can’t come soon enough!”

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