CART and F3000 stars to test for BAR Honda

By Phil Huff (15/08/2003)
August 15 2003

The Lucky Strike BAR Honda team have today further demonstrated their commitment to evaluating and nurturing new F1 talent, with the announcement that opportunities are to be made available to test up-and-coming drivers during the autumn testing season.

BAR's close relationship with Arden International means that the first two drivers to benefit from this opportunity will be current Formula 3000 teammates, Townsend Bell and Björn Wirdheim.

Bell, a 28-year-old American and 2001 CART Indy Lights Champion, and 23-year-old Swede, Wirdheim, the newly crowned 2003 F3000 Champion, will both drive the BAR Honda 005 F1 car during tests in September.