The Bridgestone Racing Academy has confirmed that they will once again be offering a “Thrill of a Lifetime” lapping day at the Mosport International Driver Development track to qualified senior KDKC members.
This amazing opportunity has been generously provided to members of the club for many years and will once again be an opportunity to experience the high speeds of the Bridgestone Academy’s Formula 2000 cars. Everything you need is provided free of charge (a retail value of almost $1,000.00). There can be no argument that this is the greatest perk available to any kart club in Ontario (Canada?) and to the largest number of members. Whether you want to move on to open wheel racing or just want to be able to say, ”I ran a fully winged race car”, a day at the Bridgestone Racing Academy can’t be beat.
Following an introductory briefing, you will be issued your personal racing gear and you're off to pit lane and the outstanding fleet of Van Diemen Formula cars. These purpose-built single seaters are very responsive with an incredible power-to-weight ratio. The warm-up lapping session becomes the exciting topic of conversation during breaks. Drivers then return to the track for three full 20-minute lapping sessions at even higher speeds than the two-session version.
“This is an excellent opportunity and we are very grateful to Bridgestone for their continued support.” Paul Evans, President of KDKC.
Check the Bridgestone Racing Academy’s website for all the great, affordable programs and courses they offer for drivers and mechanics but remember that only KDKC members have the chance to attend one free!
Watch our website throughout the year for more updates as they happen: www.kawarthadurhamkartclub.com.
Kawartha Durham Kart Club Confirms Bridgestone "Thrill of a Lifetime" for 2010
Kawartha Durham Kart Club announces Bridgestone "Thrill of a Lifetime" winners
President Paul Evans stated “We are very pleased and privileged to once again have this opportunity – a perk to our members now in its 6th year that we believe is unparalleled at any other kart club in Canada. The fact that the Bridgestone Racing Academy increased their invitation to 16 people shows how much respect they have for our club and our members’ abilities.”
The Bridgestone Racing Academy offers the thrill of driving an open wheel race car to just about everyone. Whether it's a 1/2 day lapping instruction for a complete novice, the required elements to obtain a racing license, mechanics training or a corporate fun day, a variety of programs are available. With an enviable safety record, well maintained cars and expert instructors a day at the Bridgestone Racing Academy is unforgettable.
The attendees are a mix of veteran racers with F2000 experience and rookies who will be climbing into the Bridgestone Racing Academy’s new Van Diemen race cars for the very first time. This year’s winners are Quinn Dewsbury, Jeff Church, Dennis Woods, AJ Emms, Jeff Jacobs, Nicholas Lauzon, Kyle Painter, Andy Fiorini, Randy Packham, Paul Evans, Kyle Hope, John Beck, Patrick Pleasance, Bruce Panes, Alan Hann and Sean Wakfer.
For information about the Kawartha Durham Kart Club or the Bridgestone Racing Academy, visit their websites.
www.kawarthadurhamkartclub.com and www.race2000.com
From the Kawartha Durham Kart Club Executive
