Darren, how did the pairing with Patrick Huisman develop?
As you know, this year I have had a number of drivers as teammates, we are trying to run on a very tight budget so we have to do what works for each event. Cole my team owner has had Patrick drive with us a number of times in the past and they stay in contact. We have driven together in the Daytona 24 a couple of times as well as the 12 in Sebring. Anyway, Patrick was in the country racing the Porsche Supercup race at Indy and since he was already here it was really just a stop over on the way home for him and he and Cole had agreed to get together anyway so it just worked out.

How has the team improved the heat issue?
We have done a lot to help fight the heat. The chassis was coated with a special heat resistant paint, the cockpit has been sealed from any air getting in both from the engine bay as well as from the radiator in the front, we have heat shielding on both the front and rear bulkheads, more air coming into the drivers compartment and we now use a cool suit. So there has been a lot done in the way of fighting the heat.

Any idea who will be driving with you at the Finale?
As far as at the finale, I don't know. Like I said we are on a tight budget and we are doing whatever we need to get through the race weekend so my co-driver probably won't be decided until we get closer to the event date.

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