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©1997 SpeedCenter Internet Publishing, Inc. Special to SpeedCenter Boesel signs with Phillip Morris Boesel has previously been sponsored by Philip Morris in 1994 when he took part inthe Marlboro Brasilian Team. He is presently, after Emerson Fittipaldi'sabsence, the most experienced Brasilian driver in the PPG CART World Series. Thesponsorship dollars was not available at press time. Emerson Fittipaldi On Track Again Regarding his feelings during Homestead, Fl. race he declared, "There were a few times Ifelt so excited like the moments before the start of the race." The two-time Formula One champion; two-time Indy 500 winner and Indycar champion commented on announcing the start of the race at Homestead, "I was like a fish out of the water." Fittipaldi also said that he has going to the Miamigo-karting track only to support his daugther Juliana. "The stress andvibration in a go-kart chassis is uncompatible with my medicalrecommendations," he said. There were (unfounded) rumors that Emmo would actually drive a go-kart that weekend. Regarding his plans to race at Le Mans, Emmo said, "I don't have the physical stamina to compete in sucha race. Auto racing is very physically demanding," commented the Brasilian champion. When asked when he would be ready to race again, Fittipaldi did not wish to comment. |