Reigning Michelin Le Mans Cup title winner Colin Noble will be joined by rising karting star Adam Ali at next weekend’s Motul Petit Le Mans in the #40 FastMD Racing Duqueine LMP3, the IMSA race debut for both drivers. They will be joined at Road Atlanta by Maxwell Hanratty.
Noble has a wealth of experience in LMP3 competition, he currently competes in the Michelin Le Mans Cup with Nielsen Racing, and already has British LMP3 Cup, Asian Le Mans Series and Michelin Le Mans Cup titles to his credit.
This year he secured a podium at the Road to Le Mans race at Circuit de la Sarthe and has been actively involved in the development of Adam’s journey from karts to cars. Adam Ali is set to make his LMP3 race debut following successful tests in Europe with Inter Europol Competition.
Under the guidance of Colin, Adam has completed an extensive test programme, first at Vallelunga and then at Monza and will now aim to turn the knowledge gained, into race experience as he competes in LMP3 equipment for the first time.
It will be a steep learning curve for the young Canadian; adapting to the demands of a new team in FastMD Racing, an unfamiliar Duqueine D08 chassis as well as a brand new championship.
FastMD Racing joined the IMSA championship trail last year at Petit Le Mans, finishing in a fine fourth position
Adam Ali: “I am very happy to announce the next step in my prototype racing career. After a comprehensive testing program and with tremendous ongoing coaching support from Le Mans Cup champion Colin Noble, I can officially announce that I will be making my LMP3 racing debut at none other than Petit Le Mans, the final IMSA endurance race on the 2022 calendar.
“Starting my career at such a high-calibre event will pose many challenges. However, with the complete support from the FastMD race team and Team Principal Remi Lanteigne, this is a valuable opportunity that cannot be missed. I have been testing the Duqueine LMP3 race car. Building on my previous experience in the Ligier LMP3, I welcome the challenges that will help me develop my prototype racing skills.”
Colin Noble: “I’m really looking forward to my first race with FastMD and my first race in IMSA. We had a really good test this week; made good progress and so we’re looking to keep that momentum going into what will be an exciting race weekend!”
