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| Adam Graham |
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Age: 25 (DOB 30/11/84)
Occupation: Sales
Born: Lismore, NSW
Lives: Lismore, NSW
Contact: a_graham@hotmail.com
Hobbies: Golf, Tennis, Gym
Motor Racing Hero: Ayrton Senna
Favourite Track: Bathurst
Most Challengine Track: Bathurst - huge variety of corners
2010 Race Car: Mygale SJ10a
Colour: Black/White
Team Manager: Josh Evans
Sponsors: Evans Motorsport, Mygale, Gearbox.com.au
Adam Graham is a multi state karting champion and an Australian Senior karting champion who will return to the championship this season. In 2008 Adam finished fifth in the championship driving a Spectrum and he hopes his move to a Mygale will move him up the order.
2010 Championship Standing: 6th |
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| Andre Borell |
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Age: 23 (D.O.B. 01/05/1987)
Occupation: Business Development Manager
Born: Brisbane
Lives: Ipswich, QLD
Contact: andre@andreborellmotorsport.com.au
Hobbies: Triathlon, Cycling, Swimming
Motor Racing Hero: Michael Schumacher - 100% dedication
Favourite Track: Albert Park - fast, smooth and flowing
Most Challenging Circuit: Winton - very technical and physically demanding (no rest)
2010 Race Car: Mygale SJ10a
Colour: Black/Green
Team Manager: Josh Evans
Sponsors: Master Electricians, simPRO, HPM, Extreme Safety
Andre Borell was a highly successful Queensland karter and has also had some internationsl experience in Formula SAE. He continues to find his feet in Formula Ford and will drive for Evans Motorsport this season in the championship.
2010 Championship standing: 7th
Best 2009 Result: 8 QLD Raceway round, 2 Hard Charger Awards |
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| Andrew McFarland |
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Age: 20 (DOB 20/10/89)
Occupation: Roof Tiler
Born: Melbourne
Lives: Narre Warren
Contact: godarrg_4@live.com
Hobbies: Racing, Golf, Motorbikes, Training
Motor Racing Hero: Ayrton Senna - skill and ability to drive any car
Favourite Track: Sandown - fast and tight corners
Most Challenging Track: Warwick - just a real challenge
2010 Car: Spectrum 011c
Colour: Red
Team Manager: Paul Zsidy
Sponsors: Crimsafe, CarsRUs, Borland Racing
Andrew McFarland will make his debut in the Australian Formula Ford Championship in 2010. He is the reigning Victorian Formula Vee champion and will be a threst throughout the season driving for Borland Racing Developments |
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| Ash Walsh |
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Age: 22 (DOB 11/1/88)
Occupation: Accountancy Student
Born: Ipswich, QLD
Lives: Ipswich, QLD
Contact: ash.walsh@optusnet.com.au
Hobbies: Triathlon
Motor Racing Hero: Michael Schumacher - his focus, commitment and determination
Favourite Track: Surfers Paradise - most recent round and race win
Most Challenging Track: Spa Francorchamps - long with lots of blind corners
2010 Race Car: Spectrum 012
Colour: White
Tem Manager: Mike Borland
Sponsor: Borland Racing Developments
Ash Walsh is set to be one of the front-runners in the 2010 Championship. A former Formula Ford Championship runner-up Ash will be a regular contender for wins this season. He returned to the championship for the final two rounds in 2009, after a year competing in Europe, finishing the year on a high note with victory in the final championship round at the Gold Coast
2010 Championship Standing: 4th
Best 2009 Result: 1st Surfers Paradise |
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| Ben Jurczak |
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Age: 17 (DOB 14/8/93)
Occupation: Year 12 Student
Born: Brisbane
Lives: Brisbane
Contact: henryk_j@optusnet.com.au
Hobbies: None in particular
Motor Racing Hero: No one in particular but there are some great drivers
Favourite Track: Winton - lots os corners and hard braking required
Most Challenging Track: Sandown - solid walls near the edge of the track
2010 Race Car: Spectrum 012
Colour: Blue/White
Team Manager: Mike Borland
Sponsors: Kings Fibreglass, SES, Linear Bearings
Ben Jurczak will make his debut in the Australian Formula Ford Championship in 2010 having previously competed in the Victorian State Series. He is also a multiple karting champion with a national championship in Junior National Light
2010 Championship Standing: 9th |
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| Brendan Jones |
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Age: 42 (DOB 4/4/68)
Occupation: Manager - Motor Improvements Engine Reconditioning
Born: Melbourne
Lives: Melbourne
Contact: motorimprovements@bigpond.com
Hobbies: Car Racing, Tennis, Gardening, Spending time with his daughter
Motor Racing Hero: Alan Jones - tough, gritty Aussie who reached the top of Formula 1
Favourite Track: Phillip Island - fast and flowing and a real buzz to get right
Most Challenging Track: Winton - can't crack the perfect lap there
2010 Race Car: Spectrum 011
Colour: Black/White
Team Manager: Brian Sampson
Sponsors: Speco, VHT and Motor Improvements
Brendan is a regular competitor in the Victorian State Series and will contest selected national championship rounds in 2010 |
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| Caleb Rayner |
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Age: 18 (DOB 14/7/92)
Occupation: year 12 Student
Born: Melbourne
Lives: Melbourne
Contact: rick@activityplaygrounds.com.au
Hobbies: Motorbikes, Boxing, Family and Friends
Motor Racing Hero: Lee Holdsworth - great results against more credentialled opposition
Favourite Track: Sandown - fast and tight
Most Challenging Track: Winton - every corner has to be right
2010 Race Car: Spectrum 011b
Colour: Black/Yellow
Team Manager: Andy Nethercote
Sponsors: Kings Fibreglass, Activity Playgrounds
Claeb Rayner will make the step into the Formula Ford Championship in 2010 having finished third in the Victorian state series last year. Prior to stepping into a Formula Ford Caleb raced karts and Formula Vee with some success
2010 Championship Standing: 18th |
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| Cameron Spence |
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Age: 34 (DOB 31/8/1975)
Occupation: Procurement Manager
Born: Melbourne
Lives: Richmond, VIC
Contact: cspence@mav.asn.au
Hobbies: Gym, Golf
Motor Racing Hero:
Mark Webber - commitment and perseverance
Favourite Track: Phillip Island - wide open and fast
Most Challenging Track: Eastern Creek - very difficult to learn and technical
2010 Race Car: Spectrum 011c
Colour: Blue/White
Team Manager: Michael Borland
Sponsors: Rob Spence Motorsport
Cameron Spence will contest selected national championship rounds in 2010 whilst continuing to regularly compete in Victorian State Series rounds |
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| Cameron Waters |
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Age: 16 (DOB 03/08/94)
Occupation: School Student
Born: Mildura, VIC
Lives: Mildura, VIC
Contact: cameron@enzedmildura.com.au
Hobbies: Wakeboarding, Waterskiing, Gym
Motor Racing Hero: Marcos Ambrose - broke into NASCAR and is successful
Favourite Track: Phillip Island - fast and rewards smooth driving
Most Challenging Track: Phillip Island - you have to be 100% committed and focused
2010 Race Car: Mygale SJ06a
Colour: Red/Chrome/Black
Team Manager: Jarod Waters
Sponsors: Linde Material Handling
Cameron Waters is a successful Victorian karter who has made the step into open-wheel racing. Last season Cameron won the Formula Ford Trophy at Mallala Raceway in his first Formula Ford meeting and has had success in Formula Vee.
2010 Championship Standing: =13th |
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| Chaz Mostert |
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Age: 18 (DOB 10/4/1992)
Occupation: Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
Born: Melbourne
Lives: Brisbane
Contact: chazmostert@bigpond.com
Hobbies: Racing, Swimming
Motor Racing Hero: Craig Lowndes - because he always has a smile on his face
Favourite Track: Surfers Paradise - so challengine to keep the car off the walls
Most Challenging Track: Albert Park - very difficult to be consistent with your times
2010 Race Car: Spectrum 012
Team Manager: Justin Cotter
Colour: Metallic Silver
Sponsors: Factory Enterprises, DIY Pool Fencing, LVS Smash Repairs, Oberron Quarries
Chaz Mostert enters his third year in the Australian Formula Ford Championship as one of the favourites, having improved steadily over the past two seasons. A round win in 2009 got the monkey off his back and he should be one to watch
2010 Championship Standing: 1st
Best 2009 Result: 1st - Phillip Island
4th in the Championship
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| Garry Jacobson |
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Age: 18 (DOB 28/2/92)
Occupation: Year 12 Student
Born: Shepparton, VIC
Lives: Shepparton, VIC
Contact: garryjacobson@hotmail.com
Hobbies: Keeping fit and Tennis
Motor Racing Hero: Mark Winterbottom
Favourite Track: Phillip Island - flowing and scene of my first race win
Most Challenging Track: Winton - Brings the best out in drivers
2010 Race Car: Spectrum 011c
Colour: Red/White
Team Manager: Bruin Beasley
Sponsors: CAMS Rising Star, Minda Motorsport, Jacobson Transport, AMSF, AIS, Penrite Oils, Boylan Traffic Solutions, Reflux Slabs, Revolution Racegear
Garry Jacobson moves into the Australian Formula Ford Championship in 2010 from the Aussie Racing Car Series. Interestingly it's a move that 209 champion Nick percat also made with great success. Jacobson joins the CAMS Rising Star program and will use this season as a learning year
2010 Championship Standing: =16th |
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| Geoff Uhrhane |
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Age: 19 (DOB 11/4/91)
Occupation: Apprentice Carpenter
Born: Gold Coast
Lives: Gold Coast
Contact: uhrhane@cirruscomms.com.au
Hobbies: Wakeboarding, Waterskiing, Dog Racing
Motor Racing Hero: Ayrton Senna
Favourite Track: Surfers Paradise
Most Challenging Track: They are all challenging in different ways
2010 Race Car: Mygale SJ10a
Colour: Blue
Team Manager: Michael Ritter
Geoff Uhrhane is coming off a solid year in 2009 and for 2010 he will stay with Sonic Motor Racing Services. He showed glimpses of speed last year and should be rights at the front this season.
2010 Championship Standing: 3rd
Best 2009 Result: 3rd QLD Raceway round |
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| Jack LeBrocq |
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Age: 18 (DOB 7/7/92)
Occupation: Motorsport Mechanic
Born: Melbourne
Lives: Melbourne
Contact: jack@jacklebrocq.com
Hobbies: Motorsport, Surfing, Tennis, Golf
Motor Racing Hero: Mark Webber - dedicated and never gives up
Favouite Track: Phillip Island - fast and flowing
Most Challengine Track: Winton - a combination of everything
2010 Race Car: Spectrum 011c
Colour: Red/White
Team Manager: Bruin Beasley
Sponsors: CAMS Rising Star, AMSF, Penrite, Sensorsafe Data & Electrical
Jack LeBrocq will line up this season as one of the CAMS Rising Stars, driving for Minda Motorsport/He finished second in the Formula Vee Shannon's National Round at Winton and the Victorian State Series in 2009 and will be hoping for a competitive run in his first year in the Formula Ford national series
2010 Championship Standing: =13th |
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| Jesse Fenech * |
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Age: 17 (DOB 10/03/93)
Occupation: Student
Born: Melbourne
Lives: Melbourne
Contact: afenech@iprimus.com.au
Hobbies: Jet Skiing, water sports, fitness
Motor Racing Hero: Craig Lowndes - because he is always smiling
Favourite Track: Winton - it's a real driver's circuit
Most Challenging Track: Winton
2010 Race Car: Spectrum 011d
Colour: Red
Team Manager: Paul Zsidy
Sponsors: McDonalds Chelsea Heights
Jesse is the reigning Formula Ford 1600 Champion and makes his national debut in Round 3 of the championship at Winton Raceway. 2010 will be a learning year for Jesse as he comes to grips with national level competition and new circuits |
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| Jon Mills |
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Age: 49 (D.O.B. 23/12/1960)
Occupation: MD - National Surgical, Owner Instrumental Music Australia
Born: Sydney
Lives: Brisbane
Contact: jon@natsurg.com
Hobbies: Boating, Cycling
Motor Racing Hero: Sir Jack Brabham and Juan Manuel Fangio
Favourite Track: Eastern Creek - an awesome circuit that rewards commitment
Most Challenging Track: Surfers Paradise - the Formula 3 car didn't look good in the wall!
2010 Race Car: Mygale SJ09a
Colour: Black/Silver/Green
Team Manager: Mark Rundle
Sponsors: Spine Society of Australia, St. Andrews Hospital Brisbane, DKM Finance Group Brisbane
Jon only began his motor racing career in 2005 but has built up an impressive resume in state and historic racing. He returns to the championship in 2010 and continues to support the category, sponsoring the IMA Pole Position award and IMA's Top End Top Up
Best 2009 Result: 2nd QLD State Championship |
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Age: 15 (DOB 12/8/1994)
Occupation: Student
Born: Emerald, QLD
Lives: Moranbah, QLD
Motor Racing Hero: James Courtney - he always puts in 110% and never gives up
Favourite Track: Winton
2010 Race Car: Spectrum 011b
Colour: Red/White
Team Manager: Bruin Beasley
Sponsors: CAMS Rising Star, Xceed Heavy Equipment and Air Conditioning
Liam Sager is the youngest member of the 2010 CAMS Rising Star squad and, whilst his focus is on State competition this year, he made his national debut at Winton in May and hopes to contest further national rounds later in the season
2010 Championship Standing: =19th
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| Martin Short |
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Age: 19 (DOB 5/2/1991)
Occupation: Student - Management Studies
Born: Hamilton, New Zealand
Lives: Hamilton
Contact: mjshort5@windowslive.com
Hobbies: Tennis
Favourite Food: Satay Chicken
Motor Racing Heroes: Michael Schumacher - brilliant car developer
Greg Murphy - a great New Zealand driver
Favourite Track: Albert Park - a very enjoyable track
2010 Race Car: Mygale SJ09a
Colour: Blue
Team Manager: Mark Rundle
Sponsors: Team BRM, TSR Racing
Martin Short is the latest young New Zealander to Join the Australian Formula Ford Championship. He comes to the series as the reigning New Zealand Formula Ford Champion.
2010 Championship Standing: 12th
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| Matthew Brabham |
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Age: 16 (DOB 25/2/94)
Occupation: Student
Born: Boca Raton, Florida
Lives: Gold Coast
Contact: mbr83@bigpond.com
Hobbies: Basketball, Snow Skiing, Surfing
Motor Racing Hero: Valentino Rossi - refuses to lose
Favourite Track: Sepang - fast and flowing with great corners
Most Challenging Track: Winton - very technical
2010 Race Car: Spectrum 011d
Colour: Red/White
Team Manager: Bruin Beasley
Sponsors: CAMS Rising Star, AMSF, Kangan Institute (ACE), Highrock Australia, Repco
The Brabham name is synomymous with motorsport in Australia and now Matthew is continuing the legacy. An accomplished karter Matthew made the step up to state level Formula Ford last year and now makes his debut as one of this season's CAMS Rising Stars
2010 Championship Standing: 11th |
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| Nathan Morcom |
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Age: 18 (D.O.B. 05/04/1992)
Occupation: Student
Born: Sydney
Lives: Sydney
Contact: nmorcom_71@live.com.au
Web Site: www.nathanmorcom.com
Hobbies: Golf, Mountain Biking, Dirt Bikes, Snow Skiing, River Sports
Motor Racing Hero: Craig Lowndes - looked up to him since I started racing
Favourite Track: Phillip Island - fast corners and speed, which is what we all want
Most Challenging Track: Oran Park - challenging tight corners
2010 Race Car: Spectrum 012
Colour: Blue/White
Team Manager: Justin Cotter
Sponsors: Rondo, PlastaMasta, AMF
Nathan returns to the Australian Formula Ford Championship in 2010 after a solid debut last season. This year he will drive for Synergy Motorsport and will be looking for big things.
2010 Championship Standing: 8th
Best 2009 Result: 6th Outright |
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| Nick Foster |
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Age: 18 (DOB 13/2/1992
Occupation: Student - Civil Engineering
Born: Brisbane
Hometown: Brisbane
Contact: nick-foster@hotmail.com
Hobbies: Downhill Mountain biking, Surfing, Snowboarding
Motor Racing Heroes: Sebastian Vettel - young and talented
Ryan Briscoe - an Australian who made it to the highest level
Favourite Track: Surfers Paradise - it's tight and technical
Most Challenging Track: Albert Park - fast and technical
2010 Race Car: Mygale SJ10a
Colour: White/Blue/Green
Team Manager: Michael Ritter
Sponsors: Steeline Metal Framing Systems, ITW, Buildex
Nick Foster made his Australian Formula Ford Championship debut in 2008. He contested selected rounds in 2009, whilst completing Year 12 and has made the move to Sonic Motor Racing Services for 2010. Running with the defending championship team he expects to be able to step up in 2010 and be a consistent front-runner.
2010 Championship Standing: 2nd
Best 2009 Result: 7th Winton |
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| Nick McBride |
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Age: 19 (D.O.B. 12/02/1991)
Occupation: Commerce/Law student
Born: Melbourne
Lives: Melbourne
Contact: mareemcbride@hotmail.com
Hobbies: Flying, football, cricket, water skiing
Motor Racing Hero: Russell Ingall
2010 Race Car: Spectrum 011b
Colour: Black, white and yellow
Team Manager: Bruin Beasley
Sponsors: Marshalls & Dent Lawyers
2010 Championship Standing: =19th |
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| Robert Hackwood |
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Age: 22 (DOB 15/4/87)
Occupation: Advanced Driver Instructor, Musician
Born: Brisbane
Lives: Brisbane
Contact: robert@hmt-racing.com.au
Hobbies: Music, Waterskiing
Motor Racing Hero: Ayrton Senna - sought nothing but perfection
Favourite Track: Surfers Paradise - have been a fan since a child
Most Challenging Track: Albert Park
2010 Race Car: Spectrum 012
Colour: Blue
Team Manager: Jim Reardon
Sponsors: RMS Performance Engineering
Robert Hackwood will make his championship debut this year, running with a team formed by the Queensland University of Technology. He has prior motorsport experience in Formula SAE and Hillclimbing |
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| Ryan Simpson |
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Age: 22 (D.O.B. 25/09/1987)
Occupation: Assistant Manager
Born: Sydney
Lives: Sydney
Contact: ryan_simo@hotmail.com
Hobbies: Mountain Biking, Swimming, Gym, Fitness
Motor Racing Hero: Ayrton Senna - dedicated his body and mind to the sport
Favourite Track: Bathurst - Nowhere else like it
Most Challenging Track: Oran Park - There is no room for error
2010 Race Car: Mygale SJ10a
Colour: White/Blue/Red
Team Manager: Michael Ritter
Sponsors: Parramatta Smash Repairs
Ryan Simpson burst into the national championship at the end of 2008 as the NSW Formula Ford 1600 Champion and immediately made an impact. He continued to improve in 2009 and enters this season as one of the favourites. He can also lay claim to multiple NSW Formula Vee titles
2010 Championship Standing: 5th
Best 2009 Result: 3rd in the Championship |
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| Tom Goess |
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Age: 17 (DOB 26/10/92)
Occupation: Student
Born: Adelaide
Lives: Adelaide
Contact: tomyis@hotmail.com
Hobbies: Racing, Wakeboarding, Skiing, Video Games, Model Cars
Motor Racing Hero: Mika Hakkinen - he is just a great driver
Favourite Track: Undecided - maybe Phillip Island, Sandown or Winton
Mots Challenging Track: Mallala - a very technical track that is hard to get right
2010 Race Car: Mygale SJ09a
Colour: Blue
Team Manager: Mark Rundle
Tom competed in both the Victorian and South Australian Formula Ford State Series last season and scored numerous race and round wins. He previously raced karts in Australia having success on a state level
2010 Championship Standing: 15th |
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| Tom Williamson |
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Age: 21
Occupation: Driving Instructor
Born: Sydney
Lives: Varroville, NSW
Contact: twm1@live.com.au
Hobbies: Swimming, Motorsport, Bike Riding
Motor Racing Hero: Michael Schumacher - was unbeatable and totally professional
Favourite Track: Phillip Island - so fast and requires 100% commitment
Most Challenging Track: Bathurst - there is no room for error
2010 Race Car: Mygale SJ09a
Colour: Red/White
Team Manager: Brad Jones
Sponsors: Brad Jones Racing, Lavington Plaster Linings
Tom Williamson has been taken under the wing of Brad Jones Racing and will be looking for some strong results in 2010. The New South Welshman finished a strong third during his debut round at Phillip Island in 2009 and should be near the front througout 2010.
2010 Championship Standing: 10th
Best 2009 Result: 3rd - Phillip Island |
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| Zac Schonberger |
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Age: 23 (DOB 10/7/1987)
Occupation: Refrigeration Technician
Born: Townsville
Lives: Townsville
Contact: realestate_69@hotmail.com
Hobbies: Beach Volleyball, Jet Skiing, Travel, NRL
2010 Race Car: Mygale SJ09a
Colour: Black/White/Yellow
Team Manager: Brad Jones
Sponsors: Brad Jones Racing, Detours, Simulator Raceway |
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