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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 |
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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
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| Elliot Barbour * |
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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
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| Garry Jacobson |
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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 |
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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, 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 |
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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 |
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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
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| Jon Mills |
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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 |
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| Liam Sager |
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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
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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
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| Matthew Brabham |
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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 |
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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 |
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| Nick Foster |
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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 |
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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
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| Rhett Noonan * |
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Age: 17 (DOB 11/8/93)
Occupation: Junior Mechanic
Born: Perth
Lives: Perth
Contact: RNMpromotions@bigpond.com
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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
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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
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| Samantha Reid |
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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 |
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| Shae Davies |
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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 |
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| Tom Goess |
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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 |
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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 |
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| Trent Harrison |
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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 |
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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
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. |
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