Sérgio Sette Câmara will pilot the #6 GEOX DRAGON PENSKE EV-4 in the final six races of the season in Berlin.

GEOX DRAGON is pleased to announce that Test and Reserve Driver Sérgio Sette Câmara will pilot the #6 PENSKE EV-4 in the final six races of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship at Tempelhof in Berlin.

The final six races of the season will see the young Brazilian make his race debut in the all-electric championship with Jay Penske's American team. Sette Câmara's Formula E debut follows an impressive outing in the Season 6 Marrakesh Rookie Test, which saw him place second overall after a day of development work.

Jay Penske, the Owner and Team Principal of GEOX DRAGON & PENSKE AUTOSPORT stated, "I have been very impressed with Sérgio on track in Marrakesh, and in his work in the simulator with our engineers to continue to push the development of the PENSKE EV-4 package." Penske added, "I look forward to seeing him on track in Berlin, and I fully expect him to challenge for points in his first races with the Team."

Sérgio Sette Câmara added that "the team and I had really strong chemistry in the Marrakech Rookie Test. We executed the program, and performed well, finishing the day P2. I am delighted to share the news that I will work with them again, this time in a race situation, which makes it even more special. I want to thank Jay Penske and every member of Geox Dragon Racing for giving me this opportunity."

Joel Eriksson will remain on standby as GEOX DRAGON’s Reserve Driver for the final races of the season.

GEOX DRAGON ANNOUNCES SÉRGIO SETTE CÂMARA FOR FINAL ROUNDS OF SEASON 6

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• At 7/24/2020 05:57:00 p.m.
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Today, Virgin Galactic conducted its fifth powered test flight and second space flight of its commercial SpaceShipTwo, VSS Unity. Please find reporting materials below for news coverage and multimedia reporting.Pilot

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In its fifth supersonic rocket powered test flight, Virgin Galactic reached space for the second time today in the skies above Mojave CA. Spaceship VSS Unity reached its highest speed and altitude to date and, for the first time, carried a third crew member on board along with research payloads from the NASA Flight Opportunities program.

This space flight means Chief Pilot Dave Mackay and co-pilot Michael “Sooch” Masucci become commercial astronauts and the 569^th and 570^th humans in space. Beth Moses, Virgin Galactic’s Chief Astronaut Instructor, flew as the third crew member in a first, live evaluation of cabin dynamics. She is the 571^st person to fly to space and the first woman to fly on board a commercial spaceship.

In addition to this element of envelope expansion, VSS Unity flew higher and faster than ever before, as its world record-holding hybrid rocket motor propelled the spaceship at Mach 3.04 to an apogee of 295,007ft.

The crew enjoyed extraordinary views of Earth from the black skies of space and, during several minutes of weightlessness while the pilots “feathered” the spaceship in preparation for a Mach 2.7 re-entry, Beth floated free to complete a number of cabin evaluation test points. The human validation of data previously collected via sensors, and the live testing of other physical elements of the cabin interior, are fundamental to the provision of a safe but enjoyable customer experience.

The glide back home was followed by a smooth runway landing and a rapturous reception from the crowd on the flight line, which included staff and some of Virgin Galactic’s 600 Future Astronaut customers.

Chief Pilot Dave Mackay, a born and bred Scotsman as well as an ex-RAF test pilot and Virgin Atlantic Captain, led his crew of newly qualified astronauts from VSS Unity accompanied by a kilted piper.

Today’s flight notched several additional firsts for the industry:  The flight was the first time that a non-pilot flew on board a commercial spaceship to space, and it was the first time that a crew member floated freely without restraints in weightlessness in space onboard a commercial spaceship;  it was the first time that three people flew to space on a commercial spaceship, and Dave Mackay became the first Scottish-born astronaut (Brian Binnie, who was raised in Scotland, flew to space in 2004).

Addressing colleagues and guests Dave said: “Beth, Sooch and I just enjoyed a pretty amazing flight which was beyond anything any of us has ever experienced. It was thrilling yet smooth and nicely controlled throughout with a view at the top, of the Earth from space, which exceeded all our expectations. I am incredibly proud of my crew and of the amazing teams at Virgin Galactic and The Spaceship Company for providing a vehicle and an operation which means we can fly confidently and safely. For the three of us today this was the fulfillment of lifelong ambitions, but paradoxically is also just the beginning of an adventure which we can’t wait to share with thousands of others.”  

Sir Richard Branson said: “Flying the same vehicle safely to space and back twice in a little over two months, while at the same time expanding the flight envelope, is testament to the unique capability we have built up within the Virgin Galactic and The Spaceship Company organizations. I am immensely proud of everyone involved. Having Beth fly in the cabin today, starting to ensure that our customer journey is as flawless as the spaceship itself, brings a huge sense of anticipation and excitement to all of us here who are looking forward to experiencing space for ourselves.  The next few months promise to be the most thrilling yet”

Virgin Galactic Makes Space for Second Time in Ten Weeks with Three On Board, Reaching Higher Altitudes and Faster Speeds, as Flight Test Program Continues

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• At 2/22/2019 06:31:00 p.m.
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* The Louisiana native also reaches the third step of the podium.

* In addition, the 18-year old driver set a pole position, a track record and a fastest lap.

* Patience is the key of his success in Round 2 of the Lucas Oil Formula Car Race Series.

BRASELTON, Georgia (May 5, 2017) – Louisiana native Aaron Jeansonne clinched a thrilling victory during Round 2 of the Lucas Oil Formula Car Race Series held at the 2.540-mile circuit of Road Atlanta. In addition, the 18-year old driver rounded out the top-3 in the first of the two races and also set a pole position and a track record with the fastest lap of the final race.


The young man who works as aircraft mechanic at Northrop Grumman in Lake Charles, Louisiana to fund his ride, talked about his race week (since the event wasn’t held in a weekend): “I like a lot Road Atlanta. I hit the track for the first time and this suited my driving style perfectly, more than the previous venue at Palm Beach, Florida. I went out for the first practice and immediately grasped the track very easily. In fact, I set the fastest time in the first session. Definitely, I was very comfortable on this track.”


“I qualified in second position. Unfortunately, because of a penalty assessed in the last race, I was forced to drop five spots further back and I started from the seventh place. However, at this track the draft is too strong that the starting position doesn’t matter very much, as long as I wasn’t very far back,” he said.


“I gradually worked my way into the top-3, and stayed in the top-5 for most of the race. I took it very patiently and it worked out very well, considering that I didn’t want to crash with the guys right in front of me towards the end of the race. I thought a full course caution would come out, but it did not and the leader got away from me. I had to settle with a third place finish after a battle for the second spot on the last lap.”


And Jeansonne continued: “The second day I’ve returned to the track, with good speed in practice. I qualified on pole position and I was very confident going into this race. Nevertheless, I thought they would keep up with me because they were very fast, aggressive and the draft was very strong. I combined the strategy in race 2. I fell back, I made sure I stayed in the top-5 and then on the last lap I’ve got up to fourth over the championship leader behind the top three.”


“I knew that one of the top-3 had already made contact with somebody earlier in the race and he would get penalized. So, at that point I was guaranteed the podium. When they spread out in three wide into the chicane, which is one of the last turns of the track. I saw all three were trying to get the win. I knew it would end ugly, if they didn’t crash, all would make contact. I made sure to keep my distance and they crashed right at the end of the race. I got to get around them and I barely slipped to avoid touching them. After that, I just stayed enough ahead of Justin Brunner (the championship leader) to get to the checkered flag,” he said after winning, setting the fastest lap and a track record with a lap of 1’39.946 at 91.489 mph.


“Overall, the race weekend tested my patience and I ran a lot with different type of racing than I experienced so far and I look forward to the next track at Atlanta Motorsports Park, which I believe it will require a lot more pace, with a very few places to pass. Also, the draft will not be strong there,” Aaron added.


The Lucas Oil Formula Car Race Series calendar comprises 14 races in seven tracks across the country, with monthly events from April through November except September and the season finale will be held at the NOLA Motorsports Park in New Orleans on November 11-12. Atlanta Motorsports Park will be hosting Round 3 on June 16-17.


Aaron Jeansonne also is on social networking, please like him on https://www.facebook.com/aaronjracing/ and follow him on Twitter @aaronjracing and Instagram aaronjracing

AARON JEANSONNE CLINCHES A THRILLING VICTORY AT ROAD ATLANTA

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• At 5/05/2017 05:28:00 p.m.
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