Ryan Briscoe made an immediate impact in his first year as a Porsche factory driver with Penske Racing. … Partnered with Sascha Maassen for full-season effort in 2007 with two overall wins and three in LMP2 class. ... Added prototype racing to already crowded resume that includes Formula One, A1GP, IRL and Champ Car. ... Was first Australian to be granted factory status by Porsche. ... Will compete on limited basis in 2008 as he transitions to Penske IRL team.

2008: At Sebring, never saw seat time after Porsche RS Spyder was retired after 29 laps (broken water pump) with Sascha Maassen only driver behind the wheel. … At Detroit, made first start in Porsche RS Spyder since 2007 Laguna Seca round and placed fifth overall and in P2 with Long. Ran as high as third in P2 and overall before late stop for tires. … At Road Atlanta, teamed with fellow IRL Team Penske driver Helio Castroneves for impressive LMP2 win, first for both at Road Atlanta. Set class record in qualifying with lap of 1:07.061 (136.353 mph) and fastest race lap at 1:08.489 (133.510 mph). Victory was first in Series since Lime Rock 2007. … At Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, again teamed with Castroneves with duo finishing fourth in P2 and sixth overall, one of eight entries on lead lap.

2007: Runner-up in LMP2 championship with Sascha Maassen in rookie season. ... At Sebring, Battled broken brake line and electronic issues for sixth-place class finish, partnered with Maassen/Emmanuel Collard. ... At St. Petersburg, earned first career Series win. Started second overall on grid and returned from potential overheating and stop-and-go penalty for 0.116-second win over sister Penske car. Set fastest race lap. ... At Long Beach, started and ended second overall and in P2, finishing 0.76 seconds behind sister entry. Forced to pit in first five minutes with right-rear tire puncture. ... At Houston, drove opening stint and set stage for Maassen to pursue overall race victory in final stages. Duo finished third in P2 and fourth overall behind Penske teammates Bernhard/Dumas. ... At Utah, claimed second class win of season and first overall of career with Maassen. Drove final 75 minutes on single set of tires and one tank of fuel in excellent call by Penske. Finished 9.9 seconds ahead of Audi and Allan McNish. ... At Lime Rock, drove final hour and 40 minutes to secure second straight overall victory and third of rookie campaign. No. 6 crew elected to change tires during last stop, a move that proved to be winning difference in 7.481-second victory and posted second fastest race lap of season. ... At Mid-Ohio, scored runner-up finish overall and in class. Started second and led for short time at race’s mid-point. ... At Road America, second in class and fourth overall behind sister car of Bernhard/ Dumas. Led late before final pit stop cycle but couldn’t match pace of sister car. ... At Mosport, set race’s fastest P2 lap as he/Maassen finished second in class to sister Porsche and third overall. Only damage was from contact with No. 26 Acura. ... At Detroit, scored first career pole position, overall at that, and set race’s fastest lap. But collision and subsequent rear-wing damage meant seventh-place class finish, two laps down. ... At Petit Le Mans, again not in contention at end with fifth-place class finish. Broken steering rack and suspension damage were culprits. Set fastest P2 lap for third straight race. ... At Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, watched Maassen qualify on overall pole position and lead first 10 laps. Duo never regained overall lead but moved from fourth to second in P2 within the last hour.