Racing Experience will field their #12 Duqueine D08 LMP3 car in the ELMS for the first time this season as part of a planned 17 car entry.
The team’s driver line-up in their past Michelin Le Mans Cup exploits has included either David or Gary Hauser, alongside another customer driver.
For 2021 the brothers will combine, together with a third driver.
David Hauser will also take on the role of Racing Experience’s new Managing Director, following in the footsteps of this father Christian who remains team owner and a highly experienced and important member.
Christian Hauser, Racing Experience Team Owner: “Last year’s season in the Michelin Le Mans Cup did not entirely reflect the strengths and competencies of our team and despite our efforts and also some very positive qualifying results and strong race performance, it did not all go to plan. Our aim is to change the situation this year and a lot has therefore happened over the winter. We have therefore submitted our application for the European Championship [ELMS] and were delighted when we saw our team on the entry list. We are eager to start the season!
“I am proud that David [Hauser] will take over the role of our Managing Director. He knows the team since it has all started back in 2000. He has grown up with it and invested a lot of time in the development, but also in technical improvements thanks to his double-Masters degree in mechanical engineering. There is no better person for this position and I have complete confidence in him!
David Hauser, Racing Experience Managing Director and Driver: “What a start of the year this is! I feel extremely grateful for the opportunity to work full-time for Racing Experience. It’s a great challenge for me and there will be an incredible workload, but I will give it everything I have! From the driver perspective, participating in the ELMS championship is a dream come true. The level of competition is extremely high and the races will now last four hours instead of two [like in the Michelin Le Mans Cup]. The strategy will play a crucial role. I cannot wait to get back behind the wheel.”
Gary Hauser, Racing Experience Driver: “I am very happy to drive this season in the ELMS championship and to share the car with my brother. I am looking forward to some great driving action! We definitely have our say. To drive together with slower GT3 cars, but also with the faster LMP2 cars will be a challenge, but I am generally very confident for the season.”
