Atlantic Series test at Laguna Seca

Carl Skerlong, a driver for the Oxnard-based Pacific Coast Motorsports, was the second fastest driver during a two-day test at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca on Monday and Tuesday.
"Overall it was a very successful test," said Skerlong, one of two Atlantic Series drivers for Pacific Coast Motorsports. "We kept the King Taco car in the top-three throughout the test. I think we have a very good race to go back with in May."
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is part of a 12-race Atlantic Series shedule that starts with the Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 18-20.
"Also we learned some things that definitely will apply to other tracks, but we were really going for a racecar for Laguna and I think we've got that," Skerlong said.
Dane Cameron, a rookie driver for Genoa Racing, was the fastest driver on both days.
Frankie Muniz, better known for his role on "Malcom in the Middle" and the other driver for Pacific Coast Motorsports, was the 14th fastest driver during the Tuesday test session. There were 20 drivers participating in the test.
"To run that strong at Laguna, one of the most difficult tracks we compete on, felt really good," Muniz said. "We made a lot of progress over the two days. The last run of the test (Tuesday) was awesome. That was the best I've ever felt in a race car. The car felt perfect and I felt like I was able to get a lot out of it -- it was awesome. If I'd been able to pick up one-tenth of a second, I would have moved five spots up the time sheets. It's just a test, so times aren't everything, but we are making a ton of progress every time we are on the track. I am in the hunt now, which is very motivating -- 2008 is going to be a great season. The Atlantic staff is putting together an exciting schedule and there were 20 cars at this test, the competition is going to be tough."