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Just announced, Canadian racing driver Kyle Marcelli will make the transition back behind the wheel of a single seater this coming weekend at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Kyle continuing to represent Lafarge on the International stage will pilot the Team GDT Star Mazda entry in the Championship finale located in Monterey, California.

Fresh off a streak of wins behind the wheel of Intersport Racing’s L1 machine in the IMSA Lites Championship Marcelli will be looking to wrap up what has been another successful season on a high note. Continuing their ever growing relationship, Lafarge a global leader in construction material will be partnering alongside Marcelli for this coveted event.

“I’m very exciting for the opportunity to get back behind the wheel of a single seater and the opportunity to race at the famed road course. Team GDT is filled with a great bunch of crew and I’m excited to work with them in racing to victory.” Said Kyle Marcelli

“We are very pleased to have the opportunity to run a proven race winning driver such as Kyle. The team has worked very hard to develop and produce a front running package for this year and next. We have in place all the ingredients, engineering, driver coaching and a great mechanical staff to be a consistent front runner.” Said GDT Team Manager Paul Mata

Kyle would like to thank his partners Lafarge, GP Masonry and Landscaping Supplies, Brown Window Corp, Barrie Trim and Mouldings, Alpinestars, The Robert Simpson Brewing Company, Simplepay.ca, Century Craft Custom Home Builders, Spherion Staffing Solutions and Intersport Racing for there continued support.

For more information visit: www.kylemarcelli.com.

19-year old up and coming racing driver Kyle Marcelli won the hearts of over 40,000 fans as he raced the #37 Intersport Racing entry to victory lane in round 12 of the IMSA Lites Championship this past weekend at the Mobile 1 Grand Prix of Mosport.

“It was an emotional win” said Marcelli. “My dad and I used to sit each year atop of corner two watching the American LeMans Series cars and Canadian Ron Fellows race by, for me to be apart of the events this weekend in front of my home crowd and win meant a lot.”

Starting third on the inside of row two for round 11, Marcelli quickly overtook for second position. Pressuring for the lead lap after lap Marcelli attempted an outside pass in turn five, however minor contact was made resulting in Marcelli falling to 11th. One lap later the race was under a full course yellow. Under caution for 3 laps the race resumed with Marcelli sitting P11 and only 15 minutes remaining in the race. Marcelli arguably put on the show of the weekend. Overtaking for position in places never even thought of, the young Canadian raced his way from P11 to P2 crossing the stripe only 0.731 behind the leader. “I needed just one more lap” Said Marcelli who set fast lap of the race by over 0.6 tenths of a second.

“The Intersport Racing squad had the car hooked up today. It’s unfortunate that I had to race through the pack because today was our race to win. Nonetheless, it was a good show for the fans and spectators and we will just have to do it tomorrow.” Marcelli said in a post race interview.

It was Sundays feature race, round 12 of the IMSA Lites Championship presented by Hankook, a feeder to the American LeMans Series that Intersport Racings up and coming driver Kyle Marcelli raced to victory lane. “Talk about pressure” Marcelli said. After opening up about a 3 second lead, a caution came out with 7 minutes left in the race and it was nose to tail for a famous green, white checkered. Marcelli got off to a clean start and raced around the 2.5 mile circuit to victory lane.

“Kyle drove outstanding all weekend, to work his way through the field in Saturday’s race on a track so high speed and minimal braking such as Mosport and to win on Sunday it shows a lot. We were clearly the car to beat all week. It was great for Kyle to be victorious in front of his home crowd and all his sponsors. We are really looking forward to taking Kyle to the next level.” Said Intersport Racing’s Team Manager Brian Alder

Kyle would like to thank Lafarge, GP Masonry and Landscaping Supplies, Brown Window Corp, Barrie Trim and Mouldings, Alpinestars, The Robert Simpson Brewing Company, Simplepay.ca and Intersport Racing for there continued support.

Rising Canadian talent Kyle Marcelli continues the fast track to international racing stardom as he recently completed a very successful test behind the wheel of Dublin, Ohio based Intersport Racings American LeMans Series LMP1 race car.

Marcelli a native of Barrie, Ontario showed very well in his debut test this past Tuesday held at the Mid-Ohio sports car course. Marcelli has been driving the number 37 Intersport Racing entry competing in the IMSA Lites Championship thus far in 2009. After multiple podium finishes including victory at New Jersey Motorsports Park the teenager has been given the opportunity that every driver dreams of, a chance to prove himself at the pinnacle of sports car racing, the American LeMans Series.

“I’ve been very fortunate to find a home for 2009 under the Intersport Racing banner and I can’t thank Jon and Clint Field enough for this opportunity. We’ve built a great relationship over the course of the season and I’m really looking forward to continuing working with them.” Said Kyle Marcelli

Eagerly taking the opportunity, Marcelli was much energized to move forward and step into the teams 850HP AER powered Lola LMP1 prototype. Arriving Monday afternoon, Marcelli was fitted into the race car and educated on the many controls and characteristics before a full day of testing Tuesday. The weather forecasts were predicting thunderstorms; however with good fortune it was under overcasts skies that Marcelli and the Intersport Racing were able to complete a very successful day of testing. Working hard with the engineers as well as gaining valuable knowledge from Jon and Clint Field, Kyle was quickly feeling comfortable in the race car and consistently laying down very competitive lap times around the 2.5 mile circuit.

“The car was simply amazing. My first on track session the circuit was a little damp and I was sent out on wet tires. I was mainly focused on getting comfortable in the new car. After that the team sent me out on new dry tires and I was able to begin to push. The power, brakes and overall grip of the race car was like none other. The test was a huge success.” Stated Marcelli

“We were all very impressed with Kyle’s ability to adapt to the car as quick as he did and produce very competitive lap times. His feedback was very precise and helpful to the team which allowed us to make good improvement to the overall performance of the race car.”

“Kyle is a big asset to the team and we are very much looking forward to growing our relationship and having him apart of our success at Intersport Racing.” Said Owner Clint Field.