http://www.jrhildebrandracing.com/ News regarding JR Hildebrand Racing en-us jr_hildebrand@comcast.net (JR Hildebrand Racing) Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:44:48 Eastern Standard Time Copyright 2006 JR Hildebrand Racing. All rights reserved. J.R. Hildebrand recently tested with Genoa Racing in the new LMPC Class alongside Andy Wallace and Larry Connor at the Sebring Winter Test. It was Hildebrand\'s first time in a true prototype-style sportscar and also his first on the full circuit at Sebring International, but he and the rest of the team were quickly up to speed and got straight to work on the new racecar. The LMPC Class is new in the ALMS for 2010, so the team spend a good part of both days learning about the car and getting used to it\'s behavior, eventually setting the quickest time in class at the test. http://www.jrhildebrandracing.com/article.cfm?id=137 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 Eastern Standard Time J.R. Hildebrand ran a full day test with Dale Coyne Racing at Sebring International Raceway today. As is often the case in the winter in Florida, things started late in the morning and ran into the late afternoon. The team was preparing for the early races on the IndyCar calendar, so their program focused on running the car at ride heights that will likely be called for on the expected surfaces at Sao Paulo Brazil in the season opener. http://www.jrhildebrandracing.com/article.cfm?id=136 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 Eastern Standard Time On Saturday night, much of the country\'s racing press was assembled at John Force Racing\'s shop in Brownsburg, IN to honor the members of the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association\'s Auto Racing All-America Team. For the second time in his short career, J.R. Hildebrand received the\"Horsepower\" award for First Team honors in the \"At Large\" Category. He first was elected to the First Team in the At Large category after his record breaking 2006 season in the US F2000 Champioship. http://www.jrhildebrandracing.com/article.cfm?id=135 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 Eastern Standard Time Today again was somewhat of a mixture of major promise with unfortunate, and this time unavoidable, circumstances. What else can you say but thats racin. I went out first in the morning which looked to be a pretty good part of the day, even with a bit of rain overnight. We did a quick run to get back in the swing of things, then went back out on our baseline tire to get a better feel for things. I found the car to generally be on the loose side which was fast in the high speed corners but particularly limiting in the slow and medium speed sections as my issues were mostly when coming off the brakes and turning in - so I really couldnt challenge the braking zones. Even so, at that time of day my 1:19.8 was quite competitive and I was due to have better rubber on the next outing. I hopped out of the car for a few minutes while they re-booted the data system after having a problem with the electricity, and then went out to do a time. http://www.jrhildebrandracing.com/article.cfm?id=133 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 Eastern Standard Time So today we got into a little bit more serious testing of some things that the team is working on for the future, taking into consideration what both Paul and I had learned yesterday as somewhat of a baseline and going from there. I didnt end up running a massively quick time, but I was really happy with how things went because of the circumstances. I ended up running my best time in an engine conservation mode that didnt allow for maximum power, but had some seriously encouraging data that Ill mention later on. Ill be back in the car tomorrow morning so Im looking forward to continuing to work on things with the team, and bringing things together on the final day. http://www.jrhildebrandracing.com/article.cfm?id=132 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 Eastern Standard Time As planned, I ran in the morning with Paul di Resta running in the afternoon. The track was cold in the early running and also quite green, so as the day wore on the track continued getting better and better on both fronts. After a brief red flag at the beginning of the session, we started into our planned testing program for the day. Without going into too much detail we ran pretty basic settings on the car to help give me a feel for the various adjustments that the car has as well as some different tire compounds. My first impressions of the car were that its just incredibly quick and capable, and its definitely different than what Im used to in its general attitude through the corner as well, so that took a bit of getting used to. http://www.jrhildebrandracing.com/article.cfm?id=134 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 Eastern Standard Time This is a copy of the column that JR wrote for Speedtv.com about heading off to his first chance to drive a modern Formula One car. Check it out! Finally I can talk about some real news! Im sure that there are a few people out there who are wondering how in the world I managed to get myself into a Formula One car for the upcoming test in Jerez, Spain. Im here to say that Ill be happy to tell you, while also giving you the rundown of whats been going on since Ive been overseas. Its been a bit of a whirlwind so far, but Ive gotten the scoop on some pretty trick stuff along the way. And on top of all that, well, Im going to actually drive a modern F1 car& so Im pretty pumped about that all by itself! I know its going to be a serious challenge, but Im excited to get after it and see what I can do. http://www.jrhildebrandracing.com/article.cfm?id=131 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:00:00 Eastern Standard Time For many auto racing aficionados, the FIA Formula One World Championship represents the pinnacle of the sport. Next week, reigning Firestone Indy Lights Champion and 2005 Team USA Scholarship winner J.R. Hildebrand will join that elite level when he drives a Mercedes-Benz-powered Force India VJM02 Formula One car in a test session December 1-3 at the Circuito de Jerez in southern Spain. http://www.jrhildebrandracing.com/article.cfm?id=130 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 Eastern Standard Time You can now follow JR on Twitter at www.twitter.com/JRHildebrand! He\'s just gotten started but is excited to have another outlet for keeping in touch with everyone. Stay tuned for breaking news as it happens from one of America\'s finest! http://www.jrhildebrandracing.com/article.cfm?id=129 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 Eastern Standard Time Firestone Indy Lights champion J.R. Hildebrand - along with other drivers, teams and manufacturers - were recognized during the Indy Racing League Championship Celebration poolside at the W Hotel on South Beach. Hildebrand accepted the mini Firestone Firehawk Cup along with a $10,000 award for the Raybestos Road and Street Course Challenge for scoring the most points on road and street courses, a $5,000 prize as the winner of the Lucas Oil Frequent Pole Sitter Award, a $5,000 \"Securing Tomorrow Award\" from Gregory & Appel Insurance for winning the most races, the $5,000 Palmer Family Frequent Podium Award and the $10,000 Sunoco Most Improved Driver Award. http://www.jrhildebrandracing.com/article.cfm?id=128 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 Eastern Daylight Time