No. 01 Highcroft HPD ARX-01e. Photo credit: Rick Dole for Michelin North America

Highcroft Racing, HPD ARX-01e

No. 01: David Brabham, Simon Pagenaud, Marino Franchitti

Twice the defending ALMS prototype class champions, Highcroft Racing opens its 2011 account with a highly revised version of the successful HPD ARX-01, now dubbed the 01e. The newest iteration comes with a substantially updated suspension and aerodynamic package built by HPD partner Wirth Research.

The stars in the car, David Brabham, Simon Pagenaud and defending Sebring P2 class polesitter Marino Franchitti, will have a new “co-driver” riding with them – the Michelin Man. Branding of the Michelin Man and the new MICHELIN® Pilot® Super Sport tire will feature prominently on the black, white and blue car. For all the team’s success, a win at Sebring has so far eluded Duncan Dayton’s squad in four previous attempts, and they will be looking for their first in their fifth this Saturday.

This is part of a series of previews on Michelin technical partner teams in this year’s 12 Hours of Sebring.