N.Technology to debut Superstars at Portimao with Joao Barbosa and the Porsche Panamera S racecar

The Autodromo Internacional do Algrave will host the official start of N.Technology's Superstars International Series challenge with the Porsche Panamera S racecar on the 22-23 May.

Portuguese driver Joao Barbosa will take the wheel, fresh from his Daytona 24 Hours win with a Porsche-powered car. The 34-year-old racer from Porto will also drive the Panamera S racecar throughout its development tests.

"The program with N.Technology and Porsche Panamera S is a great opportunity," said Barbosa. "It allows me to continue my involvement with Porsche whilst developing a strong working relationship with N.Technology.

"As a professional driver, I know how important it is to be involved in major projects with a long-term future and I believe that the combination of Porsche and N.Technology is one of them. It will be a great pleasure to contribute to the development of the Porsche Panamera S, working closely with N.Technology staff. We will do everything to be competitive from Portimao, my home race, onwards."

Joao Barbosa - Career highlights

2010: Winner of the 24h of Daytona in the Grand Am Rolex Sportscar Series, Team Action Express Racing, Daytona Prototype Riley & Scott/Porsche2009: Winner of the "Suntrust improve your position award" in the Grand Am Rolex Sportscar Series, Team Brumos Racing, Daytona Prototype Riley & Scott/Porsche2008: Winner of the "Suntrust improve your position award" in the Grand Am Rolex Sportscar Series, Team Brumos Racing, Daytona Prototype Riley & Scott/Porsche 3rdplace in the Grand Am Rolex Sportscar Series 2003: Winner of the 24h of Daytona (GTS Class) in Grand Am Rolex Sportscar SeriesWinner of the1000km of Spa (GT Class), Team Rollcentre Racing, Mosler MT900R1999: USRRC (GT2 class), Team Mosler Auto, Mosler Intruder/Chevrolet, 2 pole positions, 2 track records and 1 win 2nd place in the Super Sport Car Austria Euroseries, Europe, Team Centenary/Alfa Romeo, 2 pole positions, 1 win, 2 2nd places1996: Winner of Rookie of the Year Award and 2nd in Italian Formula 3 Championship, Team Prema Powerteam Test drive for Scuderia Minardi Formula 11995: Winner of Formula Europa Boxer, Italy, Team Lucidi Motors Test drive the Alfa Romeo 155 factory team (DTM)1994: Winner of Portuguese Formula Ford1993: Winner of Rookie of the Year Award and 3rd in the Portuguese Formula Ford Championship, 3 wins