Volvo Tuner HEICO SPORTIV goes racing with S40 T5

[Plex]

International motorsport participation by Volvo specialist HEICO SPORTIV



Based on the HEICO HS4 ODIN - a street car concept - which was presented recently, the exclusi�ve Volvo tuner is preparing the first �ready-to-go� touring race car of the Volvo S40 T5 model. The official racing debut of the HS4 ODIN will be celebrated during the legendary 24h race at N�r�burgring Nordschleife (17th-18th June 2006). Additional starts in the German long distance cham�pionship series will follow. The project is supported by several technology partners, such as Castrol, Eibach, Recaro and Toyo Tyres, with others coming up soon.

A 5-cylinder in-line engine supplies more than 355hp (260 kW/500 Nm) and a furious sound. High performance brake system, differential lock, Volution sport wheels and body kit have been taken directly from the existing product range; exhaust system, power upgrade and suspension parts have been specially maximized to fulfil the high demands of racing. Construction of the car is adapted to class �SP4T� (up to 2,5 ltr. Turbo engines, 1.100 KG curb weight) of the generous �24h special� regu�lations, where HEICO will meet high level competition. The target of the season is: to develop a relia�ble and fast touring car with the potential for a hard-fought class win.

Long distance races for more than 10 years prove the high quality of HEICO parts, as well as the technical competence of the team. The 24h race N�rburgring is known as the most gruelling of its kind, and belongs to the tradition of HEICO SPORTIV. >From 1995 to 1997 HEICO was the first racing station-wagon (Volvo 850 T5) in this series. Prior to 1998, HEICO used the S40 2.0 model. From 2002, HEICO featured the S40 T4, finishing the �Eifel-marathon� many times with success. HEICO SPORTIV has collected the longest running continuous motorsport experience with Volvo cars worldwide.

HEICO not only spearheads the concept, build, and running of these cars, but also supplies the team and the driversfrom its own house. Along with Patrick Brennd�rfer (29, Marketing Manager) and Martin M�ller (37, Product Development). For the first time, an American will join the team. Jameson Riley (20) will complete the trio for the 24h race.

Riley Racing will also be working in the States on a second HS4 ODIN for the Speed World Chal�lenge Touring Car Series 2006. The US effort will be supported by HEICO SPORTIV North America (HSNA) and driven by Riley. The junior manager of Stamford Volvo, Connecticut, and HSNA distributor drove a Volvo S60R with teamate and racing legend Derek Bell in the Speed World Chal�lenge GT Series in 2005. In 2006, the Riley Racing effort takes place over 10 events, including race weekends with NASCAR, ALMS and ChampCar events across the US and Canada. The start of the sea�son will be at Sebring International Raceway on March 17th.

Beside the large S40 program HEICO SPORTIV Germany will also run in the Youngtimer Trophy (Volvo 240 Turbo group A) and the rally series Volvo Original Cup (Brennd�rfer on a Volvo 740) during 2006 season.

More information at: www.heicosportiv.com

http://www.worldcarfans.com