Barazi-Epsilon
Encyclopedia
Barazi-Epsilon is a racing team owned by engineer Michel Lecomte and entrepreneur turned amateur racer Juan Barazi
. The teams base is located in Le Mans
. The team was founded in 2000 as Epsilon Sport from the remains of the Graff Racing's Formula Three operations.
, French Formula Three Championship
, British Formula Three Championship
and the Superleague Formula
. Highlights for the team include winning the World Series by Nissan Light Class in 2001 and the LMP2 class in the 2006 Le Mans Series season
.
In 2008 and 2009, the team competed in the Le Mans Series championship with drivers Fernando Rees
, Michael Vergers and Juan Barazi
. They have also been regulars at the Le Mans 24 hours race.
In 2009 they ran the Olympique Lyonnais
car in Superleague Formula
. In 2010 they are running the cars of GD Bordeaux
and Galatasaray S.K.
.
Juan Barazi
Juan Barazi is a Danish racing driver and businessman.Barazi's business activities have been focussed around Angola, where he was involved in mining. He has also set up a telecommunications company, Unitel...
. The teams base is located in Le Mans
Le Mans
Le Mans is a city in France, located on the Sarthe River. Traditionally the capital of the province of Maine, it is now the capital of the Sarthe department and the seat of the Roman Catholic diocese of Le Mans. Le Mans is a part of the Pays de la Loire region.Its inhabitants are called Manceaux...
. The team was founded in 2000 as Epsilon Sport from the remains of the Graff Racing's Formula Three operations.
History
They have competed in many series, including the Le Mans SeriesLe Mans Series
The Le Mans Series is a European sports car racing endurance series based around the 24 Hours of Le Mans race and run by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest . The series was originally named the Le Mans Endurance Series, but changed its name prior to the 2006 season...
, French Formula Three Championship
French Formula Three Championship
French Formula Three Championship is the name of a former French Formula Three racing competition.Starting in 1964, the series ended in 2003, changed, and became part of the Formula Three Euroseries.-Champions:-External links:*...
, British Formula Three Championship
British Formula Three Championship
The British Formula Three Championship is an international motor racing series that takes place primarily in the United Kingdom with a small number of events in mainland Europe. It is a junior-level feeder formula that uses small single seater Formula Three chassis. Its current official title is...
and the Superleague Formula
Superleague Formula
Superleague Formula is an open wheel single seater motor racing formula, which started in 2008, at Donington Park in the United Kingdom. The league introduced team sponsorship by association football clubs. It goes by the saying 'The Beautiful Race: Football at 300 km/h'. By 2011 the link with...
. Highlights for the team include winning the World Series by Nissan Light Class in 2001 and the LMP2 class in the 2006 Le Mans Series season
2006 Le Mans Series season
The 2006 Le Mans Series season is the 3rd season of ACO Le Mans Series. It is a series for Le Mans prototype and Grand Touring style cars broken into 4 classes: LMP1, LMP2, GT1, and GT2...
.
In 2008 and 2009, the team competed in the Le Mans Series championship with drivers Fernando Rees
Fernando Rees
Fernando Rees is a Brazilian racecar driver. He started his career in motor racing back in 1993 at age 8, and has recently competed in the most celebrated international championships...
, Michael Vergers and Juan Barazi
Juan Barazi
Juan Barazi is a Danish racing driver and businessman.Barazi's business activities have been focussed around Angola, where he was involved in mining. He has also set up a telecommunications company, Unitel...
. They have also been regulars at the Le Mans 24 hours race.
In 2009 they ran the Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais (Superleague Formula team)
Olympique Lyonnais Superleague Formula team is the racing team of Olympique Lyonnais, a football team that competes in France in the Ligue 1. The Olympique Lyonnais racing team competes in the Superleague Formula. It will make its debut in the 2009 season and be operated by Barazi-Epsilon.-2009...
car in Superleague Formula
Superleague Formula
Superleague Formula is an open wheel single seater motor racing formula, which started in 2008, at Donington Park in the United Kingdom. The league introduced team sponsorship by association football clubs. It goes by the saying 'The Beautiful Race: Football at 300 km/h'. By 2011 the link with...
. In 2010 they are running the cars of GD Bordeaux
Girondins de Bordeaux (Superleague Formula team)
Girondins de Bordeaux Superleague Formula team is the racing team of FC Girondins de Bordeaux, a football team that competes in France in Ligue 1. The Girondins de Bordeaux racing team competes in the Superleague Formula. It will be operated by Barazi-Epsilon for their debut season in 2010. The...
and Galatasaray S.K.
Galatasaray S.K. (Superleague Formula team)
Galatasaray S.K. Superleague Formula team is the Superleague Formula racing team of Galatasaray SK, a multisports club, famous for its football section that competes in Turkey in the Süper Lig. The team competes in the Superleague Formula...
.