Tuesday, 31 January 2012

KnightHawk Racing, Le Mans 24hr 2002 and ALMS Series.


                                                
                             
The Lola MG is powered by a 2.0 liter, turbocharged, intercooled AER/ MG engine. The car designed by Lola Cars international in England was the most technologically advanced sports car built at that time. Capable of reaching a top speed of over 220 mph, the car set a new record for the lap times at Sebring international Raceway. The cars main  characteristics of  high power, light weight and maximum fuel economy gave the car a decided advantage in long distance races and provided KnightHawk Racing with the opportunity to capture overall wins.
This team provided many good memory's, because we won  the American Le Mans  LMP 675 Championship.
                                               
                                                                  Pit stop practice

Marcos Cars 
is where my career all started.


I started with the company where I was able to achieve my qualifications and finish my apprenticeship, I enjoyed the challenge of building Road and race cars from start to finish.




Marcos Timeline.

1959.  The first Marcos is produced by Jem Marsh and Frank Costin - the GT Xylon, built in Dolgellau,                          
          Wales, 9 cars are made between 1959 and 1960. Many more models were made after.

1994.  LM500 race series. 7 cars are built.

1995.  The LM400 and LM500 road cars are introduced. 35 cars are built between 1995 and 1998.

1995.  LM600 race car.

1997.  The Mantaray is launched. 26 cars are built at Westbury between 1997 and 1999.

1997.  The Mantis is launched . 51 cars are built at Westbury between 1997 and 2002, the last car being built by Marcos Heritage Spares.

1998.  Mantis Challenge Race Series. 38 cars between 1998 and 1999.

2000  Marcos Sales Ltd is put into administation, and the assets are bought by Marcos Heritage Spares, who now look after all cars built.

 

Wall Racing Wins the Australian GT Championship 2009



In 2009,  the Wall Racing team embarked upon the second attempt at winning the Australian GT
Championship. We were at a disadvantage due to carrying weight ballast, air restricter and ride height since David Wall was classed as a seeded driver. Despite these handicaps, we successfully completed the year by dominating each race and therefore winning the Australian GT Championship. As Head Mechanic, it was my job to ensure that everything was reliable.


 
CAMS TOURIST TROPHY
2011 - Mark Eddy
2010 - David Wall 
2009 - David Wall
2008 - Allan Simonsen/Nick O'Halloran
2007 - Allan Simonsen/Tim Leahey