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PRESS RELEASE November 14, 2011 a HIGH-IMPACT TEAM Run PRESS RELEASE November 14, 2011 A HIGH-IMPACT TEAM Run on ice circuits, where track conditions vary widely according to the weather conditions, the Trophée Andros provides the drivers with a stern test. Each and every one of them must possess precision, agility, rigour and inventiveness to succeed. The Trophée Andros is a unique competition in which consistency and performance are equally important. After securing runner-up honours at the end of the 2010 and 2011 seasons, Alain Prost and Dacia naturally decided to continue together into the new season... and to launch a new personal adventure with a second Dacia entry, driven by his son Nicolas Prost and Evens Stievenart, joint winner of the 2010/2011 Superfinal alongside Alain Prost at the Stade de France. With this second entry, Dacia aims to give two talented, young drivers the opportunity to race for a Top Team. Naturally, every driver wants to be in the hunt for victory, but the common goal is to win the team standings. It's a two-pronged challenge that will add extra excitement to the season. Alain Prost: “Nicolas and Evens are both Trophée Andros regulars, who love this series. We can't wait for the new season to begin. The idea of competing in the Trophée Andros as rivals and partners within the same team is a great sporting challenge for both them and for me.” Nicolas Prost: “I can't wait to get behind the wheel of the Lodgy Glace. After winning the Trophée Andros Electrique in 2010 and 2011, I'm looking forward to proving myself again this year. It's going to be great measuring myself against Dad!” Evens Stievenart: “For me, the Trophée Andros is a unique challenge and something I'm passionate about. It's highly technical in terms of driving style and set-up; you need to push yourself throughout the Andros. Competing against Alain and Nicolas Prost within the same Dacia team is a huge challenge and great pleasure for any driver.” ALAIN PROST Born: February 24, 1955, in Lorette, France Four-time F1 World Champion: 1985 (McLaren), 1986 (McLaren), 1989 (McLaren), 1993 (Williams Renault) First win in 1981, driving a Renault F1 car (RE 30), at Dijon, in the French Grand Prix. 199 Grand Prix starts. 51 wins. 41 fastest laps. 33 pole positions. 798.5 points. 1997-2001: Team Principal of Prost Grand Prix Trophée Andros record: - First race: January 17-18, 2003 (Lans-en-Vercors) - First win: December 13, 2003 (Alpe d’Huez) - Titles: two (2006/2007 and 2007/2008) - Championship position in 2009/2010 series: second (Team Dacia) - Championship position in 2010/2011 series: second (Team Dacia) NICOLAS PROST Born: August 18, 1981 in Saint-Chamond, France; the eldest son of Alain Prost. 2003: his motorsport debut in Formula Renault Campus France, a series for young drivers. 2004: third-placed rookie in Formula Renault 2005: entered in Formula Renault 2.0. He also competed alongside his father in the French GT championship. Since 2009 : Le Mans Series Endurance End 2009: took part in the inaugural Trophée Andros Electrique. Notwithstanding the entries of specialist ice racers, he won the 2010 championship with 5 pole positions, 6 wins and a total of 18 podiums in 21 races. 2011: Trophée Andros Electrique champion with 4 pole positions, 8 wins, 21 podiums and 7 fastest laps. EVENS STIEVENART Born: January 21, 1983, in Abbeville, France. A lover of fast driving and power slides from an early age, Evens Stievenart is Trophée Andros specialist. 2010/2011 Trophée Andros: he scored 3 podiums 6th place in the overall standings, plus a win at the Stade de France with Alain Prost and Dacia. Trophée Andros record: - First win: Lans en Vercors (2006) - Victory at the Stade de France, Paris, with Yvan Muller (2005) - Victory at the Stade de France, Paris, with Alain Prost and Dacia (2011) - Championship position in 2010/2011 season: 6th (Privateer team and Skoda) - 10 podiums in the Elite category - Best championship finish: 5th .
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