MARC GOOSSENS CONFIRMED TO CO-PILOT THE #33 JAGUAR GT ALMS ENTRY IN 2010

"It is an honor for me to be selected by Jaguar Cars and RSR to drive the #33 JaguarRSR XKR GT and to be a part of this new Jaguar racing program," Goossens commented. "I can't wait to get through all the testing and development and get back to racing at Sebring after what we accomplished at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and the progress the RSR team has made this winter."

"I look forward to racing in the American Le Mans Series. As a sportscar driver, the biggest challenge is the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the best training ground for that race is the ALMS. Having raced in the 12 Hours of Sebring, The Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta, and most recently at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, those were just one-off events so I am really looking forward to participating in the ALMS for a full season. It goes without saying that I am very excited to take the green flag in March and fight for the championship for JaguarRSR."

The vastly experienced sportscar driver Goossens is a Belgium native, but currently resides in North Carolina as he continues to pursue his racing career in North America. Beginning in 1985, Goossens developed his resume in series such as Formula Ford, FIA F3000, FIA GT, Japanese Formula Nippon, Belcar Championship, NASCAR, Grand-Am, as well as entering multiple endurance races with nine starts at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. He holds a record with four wins (1997, 1998, 2005, 2007) in the Zolder 24 Hour race along with Vincent Dupont and Anthony Kumpen.

Goossens was asked to join the JaguarRSR team for the debut of the new JaguarRSR XKR GT racer at the Petit Le Mans, and piloted the big cat to its first green flag during the ALMS season finale at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

"I have great respect for Marc," said RSR Principal Partner Paul Gentilozzi. "He is a very talented driver that has a lot to offer to this Jaguar program. He provided valuable feedback during our initial testing and development in 2009, and drove flawlessly at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Moving forward for 2010 and fighting for a championship title we know Marc is going to be a key factor both on and off track."

Goossens and Trans-Am legend Gentilozzi are the two confirmed drivers for the #33 JaguarRSR XKR GT entry in 2010. Additional drivers will be added to the driver lineup for the endurance events this season. The 2010 American Le Mans Series season kicks off with the famed 12 Hours of Sebring at Sebring International Raceway in Florida, March 20.

MARC GOOSSENS - CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

1985 - 1989


Karting
3x Belgian Champion 1985, 1986, 1988


European Champion 1989


World Championship, 3rd 1989

1990


Formula Ford Benelux Championship
Sparta / Van Diemen RF90 (6 races, 3 wins)

British Formula Ford Championship
Van Diemen Racing ltd / Van Diemen RF90 (7 races, 1 win)

Formula Ford Festival, Brands Hatch
Van Diemen Racing ltd / Van Diemen RF90 (5th overall)

1991


British Champion Formula Ford
Van Diemen Racing ltd / Van Diemen RF91 (18 races, 11 wins)

Formula Ford Festival
Van Diemen Racing ltd / Van Diemen RF91 (Winner)

1992


F3 British Championship
West Surrey Racing / Reynard - Mügen (6th overall)

1993


F3 British Championship
West Surrey Racing / Reynard - Mügen & Dallara - Mügen (3rd overall, 1 win)

1994


F3000 FIA International Championship
Nordic Racing / Lola 94/50 - AC Cosworth (12th overall)

1995


F3000 FIA International Championship
Nordic Racing / Lola 94/50 - AC Cosworth (3rd overall, 1 win)

F3 Madras GP
West Surrey Racing / Ralt - Mügen (Winner)

1996


24 Hours of Le Mans
Scandia 'Racing for Belgium' / Ferrari 333SP

F3000 FIA International Championship
Astromega / Lola 96/50 - Zytek (3rd overall, 2 wins)

24 Hours of Spa
Team RBM / BMW325d

1997


24 Hours of Le Mans
Courage Compétition / Courage C41 - Porsche (4th overall, 2nd proto)

All Japan GT Championship
5Zigen / Toyota Supra - Dunlop (6th overall, 1 win)

24 Hours of Zolder
PCA / Porsche (Winner)

Formula Nippon Championship
5Zigen / Reynard 96D - Zytek

1998


24 Hours of Le Mans
Courage Compétition / Courage C51 - Nissan

All Japan GT Championship
5Zigen / Toyota Supra - Dunlop (8th overall)

24 Hours of Zolder
PCA / Porsche (Winner)

Formula Nippon Championship
5Zigen / Reynard 97D - Zytek & Mügen (3x podium)

1999


24 Hours of Le Mans
Courage-Nissan Motorsport / Courage C52 - Nissan

24 Hours of Zolder
RTM / Porsche

F3000 FIA International Championship
Lukoil Arden / Lola 99/50 - Zytek (1x podium)

2000


24 Hours of Le Mans
Motorola DAMS / Cadillac Northstar

Petit Le Mans Road Atlanta
Motorola DAMS / Cadillac Northstar

Sports Racing World Cup
Motorola DAMS / Cadillac Northstar

24 Hours of Zolder
PSI / Porsche

F3000 FIA International Championship
Astromega / Lola 99/50 - Zytek (4 races, 1x podium, 1x fastest lap)

2001


24 Hours of Le Mans
Team Cadillac / Cadillac Northstar

Petit Le Mans Road Atlanta
Team Cadillac / Cadillac Northstar

Belcar Championship
RTM / Porsche (2 class wins, 1 win overall)

24 Hours of Zolder
RTM / Porsche

F3000 FIA International Championship
Coloni Motorsport / Lola 99/50 - Zytek (3 races)

2002


24 Hours of Le Mans
Jim Matthews Racing / Riley&Scott - Elan

12 Hours of Sebring
Jim Matthews Racing / Riley&Scott - Elan (3rd overall)

Grand Prix of Miami
Jim Matthews Racing / Riley&Scott - Elan (6th overall)

Petit Le Mans Road Atlanta
Jim Matthews Racing / Riley&Scott - Elan

Belcar Championship
RTM / Porsche (4 class wins, Class Champion & 3rd overall)

24 Hours of Zolder
RTM / Porsche

24 Hours of Spa
Zwaan's Racing / Viper GTS-R

2003


24 Hours of Le Mans
Jim Matthews Racing / Riley&Scott - Yates

12 Hours of Sebring
Jim Matthews Racing / Riley&Scott - Yates

Belcar Championship
RTM / Porsche

24 Hours of Spa
Zwaan's Racing / Viper GTS-R

2004


Belcar Championship
SRT / Corvette C5-R (2x podium)

24 Hours of Zolder4
SRT / Corvette C5-R

24 Hours of Spa
SRT / Corvette C5-R

French GT Championship
SRT / Corvette C5-R (2 races)

24 Hours of Daytona
Doran Racing / Doran - Lexus

1000 Km of Spa
Lister Cars / Lister - Chevrolet

2005


Belcar Championship
SRT / Corvette C5-R (Champion, 5x pole positions, 5 wins)

24 Hours of Zolder
SRT / Corvette C5-R (Winner & Pole Position)

24 Hours of Spa
Aston Martin Racing / Aston Martin DBR9 (5th overall)

24 Hours of Daytona
Orbit - JMR / Riley - Pontiac

12 Hours of Sebring
Spyker Squadron / Spyker Spyder

1000 Km of Silverstone
Convers / Aston Martin DBR9 (4th GT Class)

2006


Belcar Championship
Eurotech Racing / Marcos LM 600 (Podium finish in every race)

24 Hours of Zolder
Eurotech Racing / Marcos LM 600 (2nd overall)

NASCAR Nextel Cup
Robert Yates Racing / Ford Fusion (1 race, DNF)

NASCAR Busch Series
Robert Yates Racing / Ford Fusion (1 race, 9th overall)

Grand-Am
Citgo Team Samax / Riley - Pontiac (3 races)

Benelux Racing League
Eurotech Racing / BRL V6 (3 wins, 9x podium)

24 Hours of Spa
Team Gordon / Porsche

12 Hours of Spa
GPR / Porsche (3rd overall)

2007


Grand-Am
Riley - Matthews Motorsports / Riley - Pontiac (1 win, 2x podium)

24 Hours of Zolder
GPR / Porsche (Winner)

NASCAR Nextel Cup
Riley-D'Hondt Motorsports / Toyota Camry (1 race, 36th)

Benelux Racing League
Eurotech Racing / BRL V6 (1 race, 4th)

2008


Grand-Am
Riley - Matthews Motorsports / Riley - Pontiac (1 win, 3x podium)

24 Hours of Le Mans
Creation - AIM / Creation CA-07 - AIM

12 Hours of Sebring
LG Motorsport / Corvette GT2

Petit Le Mans Road Atlanta
LG Motorsport / Corvette GT2

2009


Benelux Racing League
Weytech Racing / BRL V6 (1 win, 3x podium)

Toerwagen Diesel Cup
Certainty Racing / BMW 120d (1 win, 2x podium)

12 Hours of Spa
Team Street Machine / Audi A4 Silhouette (Winner)

24 Hours of Zolder
Delahaye Racing Team / Renault Megane Trophy

American Le Mans Series
JaguarRSR / Jaguar XKR GT2 (1 race, DNF)