A team known more for its prowess in IndyCar showed no signs of having any trouble making the transition to sports cars on Thursday, as Team Penske was quickest for the opening day of practice for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship's Motul Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta.

Juan Pablo Montoya set the fastest lap in the two practice sessions during the day with a lap of 1 minute, 12.445 (126.219 mph) in the No. 6 Oreca LMP2 he will share this weekend with co-drivers Helio Castroneves and Simon Pagenaud.

“The car was really good,” said Montoya. “I didn’t run in the first session; we let Helio and Simon get some laps. Last week, I tested the 2018 IndyCar, and it’s just such a different feel. It just took me a few laps to get back in the car and get used to it, to get a feel for things again. Once I did, we put down some fast laps. I just really enjoy these cars, and we have a fast one this weekend.”

Team Penske made news earlier in the week with the announcement of Castroneves joining Montoya and Dane Cameron as full-time drivers for 2018, with a fourth driver to be named at a later date. The team will make its competition debut with the new Acura DPi at the season-opening Rolex 24 At Daytona.

“Helping Roger, the team and everyone with Acura start this program and build it from the ground up will be another big challenge and a great opportunity in my career,” Castroneves said. “I am proud of everything we have accomplished together in IndyCar, and now I am focused on helping to develop the ARX-05 to try and win the 24 Hours of Daytona and the IMSA championship in 2018 with Acura.”

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