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Barrichello completes successful test with KV Racing Technology

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Rubens Barrichello apparently was having so much fun driving the No. 5 KV Racing Technology car that he decided to stay an extra day.

The Formula One veteran was scheduled to leave Sebring International Raceway after testing Jan. 30-31 of the new Dallara DW12 chassis powered by Chevrolet’s 2.2-liter, twin-turbocharged V-6 engine. He canceled an appointment in Brazil to get in more laps Feb. 1 before turning over the No. 11 entry to longtime friend Tony Kanaan for the remainder of the session.

“It’s been a really good morning,” said Barrichello, who totaled 334 miles over the three days. “I was able to do a lot of laps in Tony’s car and very happy to be in the No. 11. It’s been my favorite number all my life. My feedback I think will be very beneficial to Tony and the whole team and I am satisfied with what we have achieved. I leave Sebring now with a good taste in my mouth.”
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MASON BACK FOR FOURTH SEASON OF RACING CUP ACTION

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Aaron Mason, a third-place finisher in the APR Volkswagen Racing Cup twice in the last three years, is to return to
the championship in 2012 with a three-car assault on the title.

The 32-year-old from Doncaster expects to start the season at the wheel of an AWM Motor Sport Golf GTI similar
to that which netted him four race victories in 2011, but says he could switch to a Scirocco.
“There are a few options open to us,” says building company MD Mason, “and one of them is to build a
completely new car. There are a number of Sciroccos coming in and it may prove to be the car to beat.
“I am certainly going to go for another shot at the championship and I am hoping that it’s going to be a good,
close and competitive season – it would be nice to win it after a good battle with some strong competitors.”
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