Wednesday February 27th, 2002

Former Jaguar Racing test driver Tomas Scheckter has landed a drive in America's Indy Racing league with the team run by ex-Formula One star Eddie Cheever.

South African Scheckter, 21, was given a chance to impress during testing and held off stiff competition from Jeff Ward, Al Unser jnr and Dan Wheldon to land the oval-racing drive.

Scheckter, the son of 1979 Formula One World Champion Jody, was dumped by Jaguar last year after being found guilty of soliciting a prostitute. He spent last season in Formula Nissan before the IRL switch.

"Joining Red Bull Cheever Racing is an unbelievable opportunity," said Scheckter. "Two months ago I never would have imagined I would be in this position. I am lucky to be driving in the Indy Racing League with one of the best teams on pitlane."

Published at 14:43:10 GMT

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