FORMULA M RACING
What is Formula M?
Formula M racing cars are open wheel, single seater, rear wheel driven cars, powered by high performance motorcycle engines! This dynamic formula provides pure fun at affordable costs while giving you every experience you could dream of on your way to Formula 1! Based on the ultimate formula, these smaller scaled cars have an excellent power-to-weight ratio that will keep you re-performing your moves for hours after reaching the checkered flag. All the action happens once a month on the famous Killarney Race Track in the Western Cape. Its FAST, exhilarating and sure to get your adrenalin pumping... Do you think you can handle it?
Race Report - 21 April 2012
Well, once again it was a brilliant race weekend (for most). Formula M confirmed for the 1000th time that we are a family and that no ones racing can compare to ours. the numbers might still be a bit low, but numbers dont make for great racing.
Saturday morning started out a bit misty eyed (same as a few drivers who all seem to have had a major lack of sleep).
Being the premiere group we where moved up in order to go survey the track. This all started with our newest rookie Noble, showing that his heart is really in rallying when he ended up on the grass within the first few seconds. He obviously is not a fan of the black tar or car, and decided to play in the dirt with a car now covered in dirt. Not to self, dont try donughts on cold tyres in the mist.
Overall the practise did not go to bad, except for most drivers complaining about the visors fogging up.
Qualifying came and went without the usual loose wheels rolling down the road for a change. Arno's Pandora deciding that it was time to show some of its potential on track. The ever improving Jaco taking another step up and ended up putting his car on the second row for the Race 1 start. Johann showed that he is a force to reconned with, with his new tyres making him alot quicker.
Jp was low flying in the green monster, with just the "odd" spin in the bustop. But definately showed he can mix it with the bigger boys. Noble and Stiaan must be commended for great driving. From experience i know its not always easy trying to qualify with other drivers trying to get past you in every corner. Just remember that you guys are improving alot and soon you will be fighting up front with the rest.
For race 1 Craig's motor decided it liked the Misty effect on track and let go in a massive way. Spitting oil, water and smoke all over the track and ended up sitting in the grass less than 100 metres away from the start line. Thus ending the day and leaving him trying to figure out which organs he could sell to get a replacement motor. Meanwhile the action was all happening on track with Arno leading Ryno and Jaco. Johann and JP where once again enthralled in a big battle for 4th place. With Noble and Stiaan also having a rookie battle for 6th and 7th. Pandora finally took the win after the race long battle with Ryno.
This was pretty much the pattern for the rest of the day. Except for those 3 guys in the middle. Brilliant racing and you could easily see from the stands that they where all driving their hearts out. But it ended up that consistency and the bustop would be the big decider with them. Both Jaco and JP seemed to be attempting to see who could do the best donughts in the bustop, and in turn making their opponents go off roading to miss them. This competition however went to Jaco, who span and blew his motor (fortunately no smoke and oil on track) on one of his attmepts. But the ever improving and consistent Johann took the overall battle and also his first 400 podium finish (well done teamie). By the end of the day we had Arno close to his old school form, Ryno ended up breaking into the 42's. JP, Jaco and Johan all had a good battle and showed determination. Noble and Stiaan stuck to a game plan of keeping the car on track and to keep improving. So a massive well done to you all.
The Formula M driver of the day: Stiaan
The commentator FM driver of the day: Johann (cough, both drivers of the day, Team Speedworx, cough)
Cog up of the day: Craig (i have another word i would use there, but this is a family friendly e-mail)
Big thanks once again to our title sponsor, Dico. As well as to Phillip for his time and effort in the scrutineering side. Then to Dirk, Wayne and Danny for all their assistance and motivation throughtout the day. Formula M would not be the same without you all.
For the next race we will be going reverse layout with both bustops. Or at least that the current idea layout.
By then we should also have DJ, Phillip and Craig back on track.
Keep well and chat soon
Your local motor blower
Craig