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August 25, 2011
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A dominant Nordsjoen showing and some high-profile DNFs meant the Canadian Grand Prix threw both Championships back in the open. For the customary post-race Press Conference, Adam Smith is joined by winner Joe Consiglio (MLT, Nordsjoen Racing), runner-up David Jundt (SWI, Red Archer VRT) and third-placed Dave Carr-Smith (ENG, Midnight Motorsport).
Q. Joe, Well done on the victory today. How do you feel now you know that you've cut your rivals' lead nearly by half?
JC. It's a double whammy of emotions really. I had a job to do today and that's all a driver can really concentrate on, maximising the package he has. We have a great car and I knew I had to win this race to stand any chance in the championship fight. With Lee retiring, things have certainly closed up in the standings and that will make the rest of the season really interesting.
Q. With six races remaining, I take it that the championship is still firmly the goal?
JC. It has to be! All I can do is try to win the remaining 6 races. If I manage that and Lee still wins the championship, fair play to him!
Q. Finally, Can you confirm any double dose of upgrades that the car has received in the summer break?
JC. Yes it's no secret we came here with a big upgrade package. The team tell me there's still some more to come so things are looking good. The summer break gave our engineers time to develop the car and it really shows. Nordsjoen is a great team and they've given me a great chance to fight for the championship in the last 6 rounds. We really had to pick ourselves up after what happened in Mexico. Today was the best way to do that!
Q. Thanks Joe, see you in Brazil. Second today was David Jundt. Second time that you're on the second spot of the podium in a row. Now you're ahead of your team mate in the standings, is the focus on you?
DJ. Well no, I don't think so. There's no real team order, just the standard "don't crash into each other", and I stay with that. The faster car is going for the win, we won't endanger our positions in a race. We're free to drive. And even if we'd focus on one, I don't think it would matter now anymore. As for the GP, I am actually happy the brakes lasted and I didn't make any mistakes with my strategy to finish second again.
Q. With more tracks similar to what we've seen today coming up, what are the targets for Red Archer?
DJ. First up, I wouldn't call Montreal and Sao Paulo similiar *grins* Apart from the usual target to get top 5 results and take a win along the way, we are focused on winning the team championship, that's also why we are driving carefully when we're close to each other. And we'd like to win this championship as soon as possible, to scatter any doubts.
Q. Finally, How would you rate the car amongst the field at this stage in the season?
DJ. 5 with stars! I am even more confident with the car, now that we've had an update that contributed to my driving style, I'd say. I can't tell much about comparing our car to those of the other teams, but Nordsjoen seems to have gotten an update that made them pretty quick too. The Midnights were pretty good too at Canada, so I wouldn't count them out, as well as Synergetic on a good day. Draig has fallen back, but it's still in good hands with Lee at the wheel. Computrac made a big step ahead at Canada, Ben Morgan fought long for points. I wasn't sure before the race, but I wouldn't count anyone out now. It seems pretty close now, or at least Montreal gave the impression to. At the front, it's Red Archer and Nordsjoen with the best cars though.
Q. Thank you David. And now to DCS. Dave, We saw you win in Monaco, is it promising to see you on the podium on the shorter tracks again?
DCS. Well Montreal is a completely different track to Monaco so I think it
Q. Joe, Well done on the victory today. How do you feel now you know that you've cut your rivals' lead nearly by half?
JC. It's a double whammy of emotions really. I had a job to do today and that's all a driver can really concentrate on, maximising the package he has. We have a great car and I knew I had to win this race to stand any chance in the championship fight. With Lee retiring, things have certainly closed up in the standings and that will make the rest of the season really interesting.
Q. With six races remaining, I take it that the championship is still firmly the goal?
JC. It has to be! All I can do is try to win the remaining 6 races. If I manage that and Lee still wins the championship, fair play to him!
Q. Finally, Can you confirm any double dose of upgrades that the car has received in the summer break?
JC. Yes it's no secret we came here with a big upgrade package. The team tell me there's still some more to come so things are looking good. The summer break gave our engineers time to develop the car and it really shows. Nordsjoen is a great team and they've given me a great chance to fight for the championship in the last 6 rounds. We really had to pick ourselves up after what happened in Mexico. Today was the best way to do that!
Q. Thanks Joe, see you in Brazil. Second today was David Jundt. Second time that you're on the second spot of the podium in a row. Now you're ahead of your team mate in the standings, is the focus on you?
DJ. Well no, I don't think so. There's no real team order, just the standard "don't crash into each other", and I stay with that. The faster car is going for the win, we won't endanger our positions in a race. We're free to drive. And even if we'd focus on one, I don't think it would matter now anymore. As for the GP, I am actually happy the brakes lasted and I didn't make any mistakes with my strategy to finish second again.
Q. With more tracks similar to what we've seen today coming up, what are the targets for Red Archer?
DJ. First up, I wouldn't call Montreal and Sao Paulo similiar *grins* Apart from the usual target to get top 5 results and take a win along the way, we are focused on winning the team championship, that's also why we are driving carefully when we're close to each other. And we'd like to win this championship as soon as possible, to scatter any doubts.
Q. Finally, How would you rate the car amongst the field at this stage in the season?
DJ. 5 with stars! I am even more confident with the car, now that we've had an update that contributed to my driving style, I'd say. I can't tell much about comparing our car to those of the other teams, but Nordsjoen seems to have gotten an update that made them pretty quick too. The Midnights were pretty good too at Canada, so I wouldn't count them out, as well as Synergetic on a good day. Draig has fallen back, but it's still in good hands with Lee at the wheel. Computrac made a big step ahead at Canada, Ben Morgan fought long for points. I wasn't sure before the race, but I wouldn't count anyone out now. It seems pretty close now, or at least Montreal gave the impression to. At the front, it's Red Archer and Nordsjoen with the best cars though.
Q. Thank you David. And now to DCS. Dave, We saw you win in Monaco, is it promising to see you on the podium on the shorter tracks again?
DCS. Well Montreal is a completely different track to Monaco so I think it
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