M1 racing enews september 2013

E-news September 2013

MICHAEL TO TEST FORMULA FORD

HIGH SPEED CRASH DASHES MICHAEL’S

Official Publication of Michael Fabri M1 Racing

HOPES FOR NATIONAL TITLE

HIGH SPEED CRASH DASHESMICHAEL’S HOPES FOR NATIONAL TITLE

he 2013 Rotax Nationals were held

at Puckapunyal Victoria, 29th August

to 1st September. This was Michael’s

first attempt at a National Title, he was

looking forward to a good result. But

with 51 Junior Rotax drivers all vying for

a place on the grid, it was going to be

tough. Thursday saw the Jmax drivers hit

the track for private practice, the

weather was fine and all drivers were

concentrating in getting their kart set-up

for the high speed track. Puckapunyal

kart track is by far the fastest track that

the Rotax Protour races at. Down the

long straight-a-way, Jmax karts were do-

ing in excess of 125 kph. Michael fin-

ished Thursday in high spirits, he felt his

times were very close to the main con-

tenders and was looking forward to going

even faster on Friday.

T Unfortunately during Friday practice,

Michael was involved in a high speed

crash, hitting the tyre wall at over

110kph. “That was ridiculous , being hit

up the back on such a fast corner is not

on, especially during a practice session. I

tried to control the kart, but came off

the track and hit the wet grass, I just be-

came a passenger and went straight into

the tyre barrier. It looks like my weekend

is finished, we will try and straighten the

kart the best we can, but I think my

chances are over” Michael commented.

Needless to say, the accident did ruin

Michael's chances, but he persevered for

the rest of the weekend only to be in-

volved in a first corner incident during

the final race.

I just became a

passenger and

went straight

into the tyre

barrier.

or the remaining 2013 season and

continuing into 2014, will see Michael

Fabri stepping up into the senior karting

category. Michael will be contesting the

DD2 Rotax class in a Exprit Kart under the

watchful eye of Project X racing team

principal, William Yarwood.

Introduced in 2002, the DD2 engine is the

two-speed version of the Senior MAX

engine. Having the most power and torque,

DD2 is the fastest class in the Rotax Pro

Tour event. The engine produces an out-

standing 34 horsepower, which is substan-

tially more compared to the 22 horsepower

that the JMAX engine produces.

It’s time! Michael moves to the senior ranks

Tristan Ellery in full flight

driving his DD2. Michael is

looking forward to racing

wheel to wheel with Tristan

in the DD2 class

The DD2 class runs a softer compound of

the Mojo tyre and also front and rear

brakes, which brings a completely new

dimension in driving these karts. Michael

will be competing in the 2014 Rotax Pro

Tour events which will kick off at Albury

in October this year. The prestigious

Rotax Nationals will be held at Ipswich

Kart Club as the concluding round of the

Pro Tour season in September of 2014.

Michael is looking forward to this event

as it is his home circuit and is hoping he

can gain a good result.

F

Michael Fabri meetswith motor racing guru,Greg Woodrow

n motor racing Greg Woodrow knows

more than most. As a champion Karter

and Formula Ford driver and now as

the importer of Mygale's race-winning

Formula Ford and Formula 3 cars he's

seen many a talented driver come and

go.

That’s why when the head of Mygale

Australia and Gforce Event Management,

Greg Woodrow, sat down with rising star

Michael Fabri to talk about his future in

Australian Motorsport and in particular

the move to Formula Ford racing,

Michael listened intently to every word

Greg had to say.

In a lengthy meeting, Greg Woodrow

kindly explained in detail the future of

Formula Ford racing in Australia. Greg

gave Michael insight into ways to gain

entry and succeed in such a tough sport.

He shared his and other young race

drivers success stories and experiences

and explained it takes determination,

courage, perseverance and a positive

outlook.

I

Now, in an effort to help young drivers

move from Karting into circuit racing,

and to help them avoid many of the

pitfalls that have befallen plenty of

talented drivers in the past, Woodrow

and his team have launched Race

Academy. It is through this Academy

that Greg has decided to test Michael

in a 2010 model Mygale Formula Ford

racing car at Winton Motor Raceway on

the 18th October 2013. Michael will

be spending a few days with Greg prior

to the test so he can familiarise him-

self with the car and have seat and

pedal fitting.

Greg Woodrow, head of MygaleAustralia announces FormulaFord test for Michael Fabri“After my meeting with Michael, I am pretty impressed with the way he presents

himself and he communicates very well,” Greg said.

Greg will also introduce Michael to some

of the current Formula Ford teams and

drivers.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for me

especially at my age Greg is definitely

going to open a lot of doors for me. We

will need to see how I go at the test, I

still love racing karts, and I have karting

commitments for the 2013/2014 season. I

hope to be starting my Formula Ford

career in 2014,” Michael commented.

Michael is on his way from karting to race cars

The Inaugural2013 South East Queensland JMAX Title

Round 1 . Warwick Kart Club – 10th February 2013

Round 2. Ipswich Kart Club – 11th May 2013

Round 3. Ipswich Kart Club – 8th June 2013

Round 4. Warwick Kart Club – 10th to 11th August 2013

Round 5. Toowoomba Kart Club – 15th September 2013

Round 6. Ipswich Kart Club – 30th November 2013

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