Motegi: Conquest Racing qualifying report

Motegi, Japan (September 18, 2009) - Conquest Racing took part in its first qualifying session at Twin Ring Motegi today with Hometown favorite Kosuke Matsuura placing 17th on the grid for tomorrow's Indy Japan 300.

The driver of the #34 Click Securities/Conquest Racing car put in a strong run in his return behind the wheel of an Indy car. He registered a four lap average speed of 197.921 mph and was the highest placing Japanese driver.

The Indy Japan 300 goes green at 11 p.m. ET (noon local time) and will be broadcast live on VERSUS in the United States starting at 10:30 p.m. ET.

QUOTEBOARD

17th - #34 Kosuke Matsuura Click Securities/Conquest Racing

"I want to first thank Click Securities and Conquest Racing again for this opportunity. It was great to be back in the car. The second practice today didn't go as we would have liked so after the session, my engineer Mike (Colliver) made some changes and in qualifying I was able to put in my quickest times so far this weekend. I'm starting 17th tomorrow and I'm looking forward to a good race."

Eric Bachelart, Conquest Team Owner

"I'm happy with how today went. It's a good start to our first race weekend in Japan. Kosuke did a good job. You wouldn't think that he has not driven one of these cars in over a year. It's a pleasure to work with him and we're looking forward to a strong race tomorrow."

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