March 20, 2009 Sebring, Florida -In preparation of the 57th running of the 12 Hours of Sebring, Team Peugeot of Velizy Cedex, France called on Matrix Composites to provide a last minute assessment of the carbon fiber monocoque chassis of Peugeot’s No. 7 entry.   After concerns were raised about a possible structural problem, Matrix was able to perform a thorough on-site ultrasonic inspection of the monocoque chassis. The composite monocoque forms the backbone of Peugeot’s 908 HDi FAPs Le Mans series race entry is vitally important to performance and driver safety.  Peugeot was able to continue with their plans to run both vehicles in the event after positive results were obtained from the non-destructive inspection. 

After an exciting battle with Audi’s No 2 entry, Peugeot driver Sebastien Bourdais was able to hold on to a 2nd place finish. Peugeot’s No. 7 car took 5th after a transmission failure minutes before the finish at 10:05 PM EST.

Guillaume Cattelani of Team Peugeot said, “Matrix came through in a pinch at Sebring providing on-site non-destructive inspection of our 908 HDI FAP Composite Chassis…”

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