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Endurance: The ability to withstand hardship or adversity, a prolonged stressful effort or activity, a state of survival, remaining alive<\/em><\/p>\n

Video:\u00a0Mustang Sampling, North American Endurance Cup:\u00a0https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HvQuR4BlDOU&t=5s<\/a><\/p>\n

Daytona Beach, Fla. (22 January 2018)\u00a0 The 2018 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season will open next weekend at Daytona International Speedway with the 56th running of the Rolex 24 At Daytona, and Mustang Sampling\u00a0Racing<\/span>\u00a0will look to start the year with a big result in the twice around the clock classic event.<\/p>\n

Mustang Sampling\u00a0Racing<\/span>\u00a0won the 2014, 2015,\u00a0 2016, and 2017 Tequila Patr\u00f3n North American Endurance Cup titles and has spent months preparing to add to that record of success in the most challenging events on the IMSA schedule.<\/p>\n

2010 and 2014 Rolex 24 At Daytona winner Joao Barbosa (PRT) will team with his full-season co-pilot Filipe Albuquerque (PRT) in the No. 5 Mustang Sampling Cadillac DPi-V.R, with 2004 and 2014 Rolex 24 At Daytona winner Christian Fittipaldi (BRA) returning with a third victory in his sights. The driver line up marks the third consecutive season that the trio have combined for Mustang Sampling.<\/p>\n

Last year, the team took the Rolex 24 pole on debut with the No. 5 Mustang Sampling Cadillac DPi-V.R on the way to finishing second in the race. The 2018 season will see the effort look to benefit from the continuity that comes with having the same driver line up combined with the benefits of utilizing the capable Cadillac DPi-V.R package for a second season.<\/p>\n

The team, which took wins at the 2010 and 2014 Rolex 24 events, has raced some 20,462 miles (5,748 laps) in the race since that 2010 debut with four podium finishes and seven top-five results.<\/p>\n

The event will open with practice and qualifying on Thursday, with final practice on Friday ahead of Saturday\u2019s\u00a012:00 PM<\/span><\/span>\u00a0autograph session and race start (LIVE on FOX at\u00a0\u00a02:00 PM ET<\/span><\/span>).<\/p>\n

Follow\u00a0twitter.com\/ax_racing<\/a>\u00a0for updates and visit the all-new\u00a0http:\/\/axracing.com<\/a>\u00a0for team information, photos, and additional updates.<\/p>\n

Mustang Sampling\u00a0Racing<\/span>\u00a0Rolex 24 At Daytona Driver Information and pre-event comments:<\/u><\/p>\n

Jo\u00e3o Barbosa<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/barbosaracing<\/a>
\nNo. 5 \/ Full Time Driver
\nBorn: March 11, 1975 (41)
\nHometown: Porto, Portugal
\nFamily: Mariana (wife), Giles (son), Rodrigo (son)
\nP Championships: (3) Overall, (4) NAEC
\nAccomplishments: 1988\/1989 Portuguese Karting Champion, 1994 Portuguese Formula Ford Champion, 6 IMSA Prototype Race Wins including the 2010 & 2014 Daytona 24, 2015 & 2016 Sebring 12 Hour Winner, 2016 & 2017 Watkins Glen 6 hr. winner
\nHobbies\/Fun Fact: Triathlon Competitor<\/p>\n

Joao Barbosa has been a key part of the\u00a0Action<\/span>\u00a0Express<\/span>\u00a0Racing<\/span>\u00a0driving lineup since the team took its first-ever winning laps in 2010. The affable Portuguese racer has two Rolex 24 At Daytona victories, two IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championships, and an amazing four consecutive Tequila Patron North American Endurance Cup titles to his credit, all earned with\u00a0Action<\/span>\u00a0Express<\/span>Racing<\/span>. Victories at Sebring, Watkins Glen, and Petit Le Mans, not to mention millions of hits on Youtube from the video of him driving his wife around Daytona International Speedway are just part of Barbosa\u2019s incredible\u00a0racing<\/span>record.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am really looking forward to the start of the season and to make-up what we lost at the end of the race last year,\u201d Barbosa said. \u201cWe have a full year of experience in the Cadillac. The team knows exactly what to expect from the car. The competition is very good, and the Cadillac ran very strong at the test. It is going to be very competitive. There are a lot of good cars and teams that can win the race. The Mustang Sampling team prepares a good car and they know what to do in these long races with pit stops and strategy. It is a lot easier when you have good drivers, who are fast and everyone is comfortable together. We have a year together so we are a known quantity.\u201d<\/p>\n

Filipe Albuquerque\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/albuquerquefil<\/a>
\nBorn: June 13, 1985 (32)
\nHometown: Coimbra, Portugal
\nFamily: Joana (wife), Carolina (daughter)
\nP Championships: 1 NAEC
\nAccomplishments: Red Bull Junior Team, GP2 and A1GP driver, Audi Factory P1 Pilot, 2013 Rolex 24 Hour Class Winner
\nHobbies\/Fun Fact: Global Endurance Racer, Likes cinema, tennis and traveling<\/p>\n

Filipe Albuquerque first joined\u00a0Action<\/span>\u00a0Express<\/span>\u00a0Racing<\/span>\u00a0in 2016, and had an immediate impact, taking a podium in his second start with the team and then winning in his third. Following a traditional European path in the sport that started with standout drives in karts, victories in formula car\u00a0racing<\/span>, and even a Formula 1 test at just 22 years old, Albuquerque scored a championship in his very first year of GT3 competition. Soon, Audi came calling as he joined their DTM and Le Mans competition efforts. Still active in European Le Mans competition, Albuquerque will be a full-time force for\u00a0Action<\/span>\u00a0Express<\/span>\u00a0Racing<\/span>\u00a0in 2018 as co-driver with Joao Barbosa in the No. 5 Mustang Sampling\u00a0Racing<\/span>Cadillac DPi-V.R.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Mustang Sampling team is a great group,\u201d Albuquerque said. \u201cWe almost won the race last year. This year it seems very promising again. Cadillac and the team are doing a great job with the car. The competition is very tough this year. We have to respect them and keep working. We have to assume that we are one of the favorites. We have been together for a year, everyone knows what to do. We have a lot of laps in this car and we won the endurance championship last year. For example, the first laps of the Roar test, we just went out and were ready. While the others were trying to figure out their drivers and things, we were just ready.\u201d<\/p>\n

Christian Fittipaldi<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/fittitweet<\/a>
\nBorn: December 18, 1971 (46)
\nHometown: Sao Paulo, Brazil
\nFamily: Kris (wife), Manuela (daughter)
\nP Championships: (3) Overall, (4) NAEC
\nAccomplishments: 7 IMSA Prototype Race Wins and 4 Poles including 2004 & 2014 Daytona 24, 2015 12 Hours of Sebring, 2016 & 2017 Watkins Glen 6 Hour, Formula 300 Champion, Newman Haas CART Driver 1996 – 2002, A1 GP, Brazilian Stockcar and NASCAR, 43 Formula 1 Career Starts and Finished 2nd 1995 Indy 500
\nHobbies\/Fun Fact: Avid Mountain Bike Racer<\/p>\n

From Formula 1 to the Rolex 24 At Daytona to NASCAR to Le Mans to the Indianapolis 500, Christian Fittipaldi has done it all. The Brazilian racer, born to\u00a0racing<\/span>\u00a0royalty, was a standout in IndyCar competition after having made his F1 debut at a very young age. Fittipaldi picked up one Rolex 24 victory in 2004, and came back to repeat the feat with\u00a0Action<\/span>\u00a0Express<\/span>\u00a0Racing<\/span>\u00a0in 2014 on his way to scoring the 2014 and 2015\u00a0 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship titles. A four-time winner of the Tequila Patron North American Endurance Championship, Fittipaldi will contribute to the team effort in 2018 both outside and inside the cockpit of the No. 5 Mustang Sampling Cadillac DPi-V.R as the team’s Sporting Director.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am in the countdown of these races in my career not the count up like some of these drivers who are in their 20s,\u201d Fittipaldi said. \u201cI want to take every opportunity I can to win, because you don\u2019t when it will come back. We came so close last year, but it didn\u2019t go our way. It really comes down to preparation. The Mustang Sampling guys do a great job with the car. Joao (Barbosa), Filipe (Albuquerque)\u00a0 and I will take advantage of the team\u2019s preparation. The Cadillac pretty much dominated the championship last season so we have a very reliable and fast car. The Cadillac is very strong. We are looking to capitalize on that for the season and of course the 24.\u201d<\/p>\n

Highlight Statistic, Mustang Sampling North American Endurance Championship<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Daytona\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Sebring\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Watkins Glen\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 Petit Le Mans<\/u>
\n2014\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0695 laps\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0291 laps\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0191 laps\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0400 laps
\n2015\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0740 laps\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0340 laps\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0160 laps\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0199 laps
\n2016\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0731 laps\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0238 laps\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0197 laps\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0410 laps
\n2017\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0659 laps\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0348 laps\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0200 laps\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0401 laps<\/p>\n

Total:\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a06,200 laps for\u00a020,733.2 miles covered total<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tune-in Information\u00a0Rolex 24 At Daytona<\/p>\n

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