Fittipaldi, Barbosa have Prototype title in grasp at Petit Le Mans

BRASELTON, GA - The order of business is straightforward to Action Express Racing in this weekend's Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta.<br /> <br /> By starting the race, the No. 5 Action Express Corvette DP clinches the Prototype class team championship. Drivers Christian Fittipaldi and Joao Barbosa will share the driver championship if each achieve the minimum 45-minute driving time.<br /> <br /> "Hopefully, we can come out of this race smiling," said Fittipaldi, who won the 1991 International F3000 championship before enjoying success in Formula One, Champ Car, NASCAR and sports cars. "There are two championships on the line, and we're definitely going to try to do our every best to try and grab both of them. But we know it's very hard, and very competitive, also."<br /> <br /> The team has already fired the first salvo on the weekend by pacing Thursday's second practice session with a lap at 1:14.610 with team co-driver Sebastian Bourdais behind the wheel.<br /> <br /> The Patrón Endurance Cup points race is closer, with the No. 5 Corvette DP holding a five-point lead over teammates Burt and Brian Frisselle in the No. 9 Action Express Corvette DP, 31-26 points. Sage Karam