Kid Jensen Racing Official Release
For immediate release:  11^th October 2000

The Kid Jensen Racing team is next week launching a three-day test programme with rising star Derek Hill.  The twenty five year old American, driver will drive for the Hampshire based team for two days in Jerez, Spain on 17^th and 18^th October and in Estoril, Portugal on 24^th October. 

This programme will give both Derek and the team a chance to work together and evaluate the potential for the 2001 Championship season, which will start at the Interlagos circuit in Brazil on 31^st March. 

Derek Hill said:  “I met the team last year and was impressed with the set-up and their performance in 1999 when they won at Silverstone with Nicolas Minassian.  We stayed in contact and now that I have decided to compete in the 2001 International Formula 3000 Championship, it is a good opportunity to see how they work at the track.  I acquired a lot of experience in 2000 when I raced in the Italian Formula 3000 Championship and I am looking forward to driving a Lola T50/99.

David Jensen, Team Principal, said:  "I am delighted that Derek chose the Kid Jensen Racing team to launch his preparation for the 2001 Championship.  It is great to welcome another North American on board and we all look forward to a successful programme in Spain and Portugal that may lead to him driving with us in 2001.  Formula 3000 is extremely competitive and it is crucial for drivers to get as much mileage as possible before the start of the season.  I am sure Derek will have a successful 2001 season.”