Formula Ford - Championship Info

Cameron Waters

		Age: 16 (DOB 03/08/94) Occupation: Student Born: Mildura, VIC Lives: Mildura, VIC Contact: cameron@enzedmildura.com.au Hobbies: Wakeboarding, Waterskiing, Gym Motor Racing Hero: Craig Lowndes - A great driver who is really good outside the car Favourite Track: Phillip Island - fast and rewards smooth driving Most Challenging Track: Gold Coast - rewards commitment and punishes mistakes 2011 Race Car: Mygale SJ11a Colour: Red/White Team Manager: Michael Ritter Sponsors: Linde Material Handling The 2010 Rookie of the Year returns to the championship with Sonic Motor Racing Services and will be looking to challenge for the title this season. One of the standout drivers in the latter half of 2010, Waters will be looking to come out fast in 2011. 2011 Championship Standing: 1st Best 2010 Result: 2nd Gold Coast


Daniel Ramerman *

		Age: 21 (DOB 2/9/89) Occupation: Concrete Boom Operator Born: Adelaide Lives: Adelaide Contact: daniel@dgrmotorsport.com.au Hobbies: Motorsport Motor Racing Heroes: Craig Lowndes, Ayrton Senna Favourite Track: Sandown Most Challenging Track: Phillip Island - requires absolute commitment 2011 Race Car: Spectrum 011d Colour: Red Team Manager: Mike Borland Sponsors: Auto Clean Products Daniel Ramerman comes to the National Formula Ford Championship from the Victorian State Series and will be looking for a consistent run throughout the year with Borland Racing Developments 2011 Championship Standing:


Elliot Barbour *

		Age: 20 (DOB 17/12/90) Occupation: Driving Instructor Born: Melbourne Lives: Melbourne Contact: eb_racing11@hotmail.com Hobbies: Wakeboarding, training Motor Racing Hero: Peter Brock - his achievements at Bathurst were great Favourite Track: Sandown Most Challenging Track: Phillip Island - it favours the brave 2011 Race Car: Mygale SJ11a Colour: White/Black Team Manager: Josh Evans Sponsors: Jenny Barbour & Associates, IT recruitments Elliot Barbour has taken a different route into the Australian Formula Ford Championship, coming from HQ Holden and Porsche 944 racing. He competed in some state Formula Ford in 2010 and will look to learn from his more experienced teammates in 2011. 2011 Championship standing: N/A


Garry Jacobson

		Age: 19 (DOB 28/2/92) Occupation: Racing Driver 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 2011 Race Car: Mygale SJ08a Colour: Blue/Silver Team Manager: Michael Ritter Sponsors: Jacobson Transport Garry Jacobson enters his second year in the Australian Formula Ford Championship and moves to front-running team Sonic Motor Racing Services. After a limited program in 2010 he will be looking to push towards the front in 2011. 2011 Championship Standing: 3rd Best 2010 Result: 11th Gold Coast


Jack LeBrocq

		Age: 18 (DOB 7/7/92) Occupation: Motorsport Mechanic Born: Melbourne Lives: Melbourne Contact: jack@jacklebrocq.com Hobbies: Motorsport, Gym, Golf, Surfing Motor Racing Hero: Craig Lowndes - dedication to motorsport Favouite Track: Phillip Island - fast and flowing Most Challenging Track: Surfers Paradise - incredibly challenging 2011 Race Car: Mygale SJ11a Colour: Red/White Team Manager: Bruin Beasley Sponsors: CAMS Rising Star, AMSF, Minda Motorsport Jack LeBrocq returns as a CAMS Rising Star in 2011 with Minda Motorsaport. A change of chassis during the off season sees Jack line up in a Mygale SJ11a this year. LeBrocq had some competitive results in 2010 and will be looking to step up to challenge for podiums this year. 2011 Championship Standing: 7th Best 2010 Result: 6th Gold Coast


Jesse Fenech *

		Age: 17 (DOB 10/03/93) Occupation: Employee Kool Trailers Born: Melbourne Lives: Melbourne Contact: jesse@jessefenechracing.com.au Hobbies: Jet Skiing, Kneeboarding, Fitness Training Motor Racing Hero: Craig Lowndes - because he is always smiling Favourite Track: Phillip Island - fast, flowing and rewarding Most Challenging Track: Winton - you can never get it 100% right 2011 Race Car: Spectrum 012 Colour: Blue/White Team Manager: Mike Borland Sponsors: Bosch Batteries, Kool Trailers, Kool RV, Sill Marketing Jesse Fenech will contest a full season in the Australian Formula Ford Championship in 2011 with Borland Racing Developments after some impressive results in his limited 2010 appearances. Fenech could be a surprise championship challenger. 2011 Championship standing: 8th Best 2010 Result: 6th Sandown


Jon Collins *

		Age: 19 (DO 10/7/1992) Occupation: Automotive Stoneguard Installer Born: Sydney Lives: Sydney Contact: jcollins132@bigpond.com Hobbies: Gym, Surfing, Soccer Motor Racing Hero: Craig Lowndes - always has a smile on his face Favourite Race Track: Bathurst - such a mentally tough track and requires precision driving Most Challenging Track: Winton - technical track with a variety of different corners 2011 Race Car: Mygale SJ11a Colour: Black & White Team Manager: Bruin Beasley Sponsors: AMSF, Fasidu Computer Consultants, Fire Awareness Technology Jon Collins is a member of the 2011 CAMS Rising Star squad, contesting the Victorian State Series. His racing career began in Formula Vee in 2009 and is aiming for a top five finish in the 2011 Victorian competition and top ten results in selected national rounds. Jon played soccer for 13 years, achieving four Best and Fairest Awards and five Team Golden Boot Awards over the years. His eventual aim is to compete in GT/Sportscar Racing in Europe. Jon comes from a motor racing family. His mother - Sue Hughes - has been racing her BMW E36 (which she shared with Jon at both Bathurst and Wakefield Park) and she will be competing in a Radical SR3 at Eastern Creek, also the venue for Jon's national championship debut


Jon Mills

		Age: 50 (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


Liam Sager

		Age: 16 (DOB 12/8/1994) Occupation: Apprentice Auto Electrician Born: Emerald, QLD Lives: Moranbah, QLD Contact: brad@xceedmbh.com Hobbies: Gym work, running Motor Racing Hero: Mark Webber - he never gives up Favourite Track: Gold Coast Most Challenging Track: Gold Coast 2011 Race Car: Spectrum 012 Colour: Blue Team Manager: Justin Cotter Sponsors: Xceed Heavy Equipment, Electrical and Air Conditioning Liam Sager switches to Synergy Motorsport in 2011 having spent a year as a CAMS Rising Star doing selected national rounds in 2010. With Justin Cotter's experience, expect Sager to make a big step forward this season. 2011 Championship Standing: 9th Best 2010 Result: 13th Townsville


Mathew Hart *

		Age: 16 (DOB 30/9/94) Occupation: Student Born: Canberra Lives: Canberra Contact: mathew@mathewhartmotorsport.com Hobbies: Bike riding, fitness Motor Racing Hero: Mark Webber - great determination and he's a Canberra boy Favourite Track: Phillip Island - it's fast and the layout is awesome Most Challenging Track: Phillip Island - it takes real commitment to be fast 2011 Race Car: Spectrum 012 Colour: Blue/White/Black Team Manager: Justin Cotter Sponsors: Seears Workwear, Speciality Fasteners, Arai Helmets, House of Cars, Anysign, FXA Managed Print Services, Calwell Bar and Bistro A promising young karter Mathew made the move into single seater racing cars last year, competing in the Victorian State Formula Ford Series. He made his national debut at Symmons Plains in 2010 and his full time campaign in 2011 will be one to watch. The Canberra local joins Synergy Motorsport and will be aiming for the championship 2011 Championship Standing: 17th Best 2010 Result: 7th Symmons Plains


Matthew Brabham

		Age: 17 (DOB 25/2/94) Occupation: Year 12 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 2011 Race Car: Mygale SJ10a Colour: Red Team Manager: Michael Ritter Sponsors: Highrock Australia, Repco After completing 2010 as part of the CAMS Rising Star program Matthew Brabham has signed with Sonic Motor Racing for the 2011 season. Matthew will be concentrating on completing Year 12 and has decided to contest the Victorian State Series together with some limited national appearances. The experience he gained in 2010 should prove invaluable during 2011. 2011 Championship Standing: 2nd


Nick Cassidy *

		Age: 16 (DOB 19/8/94) Occupation: Student Born: Auckland, NZ Hometown: Auckland, NZ Contact: nickcassidymotorsport@ihug.co.nz Hobbies: Fitness, Motorsport 2011 Race Car: Mygale SJ11a Colour: White/Black Team Manager: Josh Evans Sponsors: Evans Motorsport New Zealander Nick Cassidy will drive for Evans Motorsport in 2011 after a one-off appearance with the team at Townsville last season. The youngster impressed with fifth for the round and will be a prominent fixture this season. 2011 Championship Standing: 10th Best 2010 Result: 5th Townsville


Nick Foster

		Age: 19 (DOB 13/2/1992 Occupation: Student - Civil Engineering Born: Brisbane Hometown: Melbourne Contact: nick-foster13@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 2011 Race Car: Mygale SJ11a 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 and continues this season with Sonic Motor Racing Services. After finishing the 2010 season in third position, Foster will be back, hungrier than every, to secure the top step on the podium. 2011 Championship Standing: 4th Best 2010 Result: 1st QLD Raceway


Pete Major *

		Age: 26 (DOB 28/3/85) Occupation: Sales Born: Perth Lives: Perth Contact: pete@proraceproducts.com.au 2011 Race Car: Stealth S311D Colour: Dark Grey/Green Team Manager: Brett Lupton Sponsors: Tandersport, Pro Race Products Pete Major joins the Championship in 2011 with Tandersport, a new team for the series. Driving a WA designed and developed chassis, the Stealth S311D, he will be looking forward to assisting with the development of the car and posting some competitive results. 2011 Championship Standing: Equal 11th


Rhett Noonan *

		Age: 17 (DOB 11/8/93) Occupation: Junior Mechanic Born: Perth Lives: Perth Contact: RNMpromotions@bigpond.com RNMpromotions@bigpond.com Hobbies: Golf, Gym, Water Skiing Motor Racing Hero: Lewis Hamilton Favourite Track: Barbagallo Most Challenging Track: Barbagallo 2011 Race Car: Stealth S311D Colour: White Team Manager: Brett Lupton Sponsors: Accuweigh, Jaypak Packaging, Tandersport Rhett Noonan enters his first full season in the Australian Formula Ford Championship with Tandersport in 2011 and will be aiming for the coveted Rookie of the Year title. Noonan will pilot a Stealth chassis, one of only two Stealth's in the championship 2011 Championship standing:


Sam Power *

		Age: 22 Occupation: Part time with Mining Engineer Born: Adelaide Lives: Adelaide Contact: sam@sampowerracing.com Hobbies: Fitness, Tennis Motor Racing Hero: Juan Manuel Fangio - they didn't call him "The Master" for nothing Favourite Track: Eastern Creek - great track with lots of variety Most Challenging Track: Eastern Creek - variety of corners make it tough to get right 2011 Race Car: Spectrum 011c Colour: Blue/White Team Manager: Justin Cotter Sponsors: Synergy Motorsport Sam Power makes his national series debut in 2011 with reigning champions Synergy Motorsport. Power comes to Formula Ford from the Formula Vee ranks and will be looking for a consistent season. 2011 Championship Standing: 20th


Samantha Reid

		Age: 23 (DOB 14/4/87) Occupation: Senior Training Consultant, Driver Trainer Born: Adelaide Lives: Melbourne Contact: samantha@bmsmotorsport.com.au Hobbies: Cooking, entertaining, exercise Favourite Tracks: Clipsal and Bathurst - both great street circuits Most Challenging Track: Bathurst - fast and hard Motor Racing Heroes: Ayrton Senna, Mark Webber 2011 Race Car: Mygale SJ11a Colour: Red Team Manager: Bruin Beasley Sponsors: Toshiba, Murcotts Driving Excellence, Race Solutions The 2004 South Australian Formula Ford runner up will join Minda Motorsport in 2011 and will be keen to produce some consistent results this season. This year will no doubt be about learning but regular top 10 results are her aim. 2011 Championship Standing: 16th


Shae Davies

		Age: 21 (DOB 8/3/90) Occupation: Assistant Plant Manager Born: Brisbane Lives: Gold Coast Contact: shae@shaedaviesracing.com.au Hobbies: Fitness, snowboarding Motor Racing Hero: Craig Lowndes - a great attitude and respect towards competitors Favourite Track: Surfers Paradise - rewards the brave Most Challenging Track: Sandown 2011 Race Car: Spectrum 012 Colour: Red/White Team Manager: Justin Cotter Sponsors: Davbridge Constructions, Strategic Airlines, Marton Transport, Hatton Gardens Jewellers Shae Davies joins Synergy Motorsport on 2011 and will be looking to move up the championship order this season after competing in selected events last year. Racing a new Spectrum 012 he should have the machinery required for the job. 2011 Championship Standing: Equal 11th Best 2010 Result: 9th Surfers Paradise


Tom Goess

		Age: 18 (DOB 26/10/92) Occupation: Year 12 Student Born: Adelaide Lives: Adelaide Contact: tomyis@hotmail.com Hobbies: Racing, Water Skiing Motor Racing Heroes: Ayrton Senna, Travis Pastrana, Mika Hakkinen Favourite Track: Albert Park Mots Challenging Track: All the tracks have their own challenges 2011 Race Car: Mygale SJ09a Colour: Blue Team Manager: Mark Rundle Sponsor: Team BRM, RTS Refrigeration Tom Goess returns for his second full season of national Formula Ford and will be looking for a more consistent year in 2011. The South Australian will have learnt a great deal in 2010 and aims to put it into practice this season. 2011 Championship Standing: 18th Best 2010 Result: 11th Townsville


Tom Williamson

		Age: 23 (DOB 9/12/87) Occupation: Driver Training Born: Sydney Lives: Sydney Contact: twm1@live.com.au Hobbies: Swimming, PS3 Motor Racing Hero: Mark Webber - an Aussie who chipped away and made it to the top Favourite Track: Symmons Plains - it's fast, undulating and busy with little room for error Most Challenging Track: Bathurst - every corner demands respect 2011 Race Car: Mygale SJ011a Colour: Black/White Team Manager: Bruin Beasley Sponsors: Minda Motorsport Tom Williamson moves to Minda Motorsport in 2011 after his first full season in 2010 with Brad Jones Racing. 2011 Championship Standing: 5th Best 2010 Result: 5th Sandown


Trent Harrison

		Age: 22 (DOB 7/12/88) Occupation: Advanced driver training Born: Melbourne Lives: Melbourne Contact: trentharrison@monzamotors.biz Hobbies: Fitness Motor Racing Hero: Ayrton Senna - great speed and attention to detail Favourite Track: Gold Coast - requires commitment to go quick Most Challenging Track: Winton 2011 Race Car: Mygale SJ11a Colour: Red/White Team Manager: Bruin Beasley Sponsors: Minda Motorsport, CAMS Rising Stars, AMSF Trent Harrison returns to the championship in 2011 as a CAMS Rising Star and should be a championship challenger with a full season ahead of him. A third place finish at Symmons Plains in 2010 set the scene for what could be a big year for Harrison. 2011 Championship Standing: 6th Best 2010 Result: 3rd Symmons Plains


Zac Schonberger

		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 2011 Race Car: Mygale SJ09a Colour: Black/White/Red Team Manager: Brad Jones Sponsors: Team Townsville, Brad Jones Racing Zac Schonberger returns in 2011, planning to contest as many rounds as his budget allows. After a limited campaign in 2010 Zac brings some experience of the various circuits which will give him a good grounding.