SUCCESS AT PFI WITH RICHARD LOCK RACING

Mike made his first appearance as a race engineer for RL Race Team at the weekend. His driver Milan Mach decided to leave the 3D Racing awning two months ago and decided that Mike and he should join one of the most prestigious teams in the paddock. He felt at home immediately as several British Champions and former race idols work there. Fellow teasmmate Jamie Croxford was the first to welcome Mike, and the ream were impressed with Mike getting Milan to be the quickest on both Friday and Saturday in testing.

The heat races went well on Sunday, but unfortunately in the final and starting on the second row, Milan had contact with a competitor and came off worse, which dropped him to the back of the field and slightly damaging his brand new kart. Both were still upbeat at the end and looking forward to Super 1 at Larkhall this coming weekend.

The only downside is the six hour drive to Scotland after a full days work, three full days at the meeting and then the long drive home again, but after last weekend Mike said " I am delighted to be working in such a professional awning. It's professional but at times light hearted and I hope things develop well here for Milan and myself, as this team have the experience to work with us should Milan wish to compete abroad. Personally I feel at home here and it reminds me of the good times I had with Ian at Botek on a Maranello, back in 2004".

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WHILTON MILL VICTORY FOR MILAN

Mike was delighted with the return to form of his driver Milan Mach. Unfortunately Mikes last race meeting clashed with Milans Super 1 round, so with a different mechanic, Milan struggled to get to grips with the kart at Buckmore Park. In the end his throttle cable snapped to cap a frustrating weekend for him.

Back with Mike,his luck was in, Despite having a DNF in his third heat, he ploughed his way through from mid-field to a moral boosting win. Mike said 'It's the best I have seen Milan drive and it's nice to be back working together. I look forward to helping him again next week at PFI where we hope to build on Milans renewed confidence.'

With Mikes next race being August 2nd at Mallory Park, he has the next few weeks to focus on getting Milans karts prepared for the next Super 1 round, which is the 11/12 July Larkhall in Scotland.

Milan currently sits 11th in the MSA championship, which is an improvement on last year.

MIKE IN THE MELTON TIMES

Mike Comber steps up with first pole position at Brands Hatch

Mike Comber back in his successful karting days

Published Date: 24 June 2009
WEDNESDAY, 4.30pm: Former national kart champion Mike Comber claimed his first pole of the season at Brands Hatch on Saturday.

Comber (18), of Thrussington, has switched to car racing this year and in only his fourth race claimed pole in both Saturday and Sunday heats.His goal now is to be on the top step of the podium before the end of the season - once he has perfected the track set-up.

Comber, a qualified Bond Street Saab technician, prepared his Saxo car himself, with help from sponsors, the chartered surveyors Andrew Granger & Co.In 2004 and 2005 Mike won national championships in the junior class, and in 2006 was the first to win every intermediate kart title in a single season. In 2007 he had further success in the senior standings, just missing out on the prestigious Motors TV Championship.

A lack of sufficient funding prevented him from taking a single-seater Formula-Ford drive last year, so in 2009 Mike has raised a budget and joined the national 750MC Stock Hatch Championship.The signs are good. On his first visit to Brands Hatch and with no Friday practice, Mike broke the existing lap record in qualifying and in race one finished fifth after a mechanical problem lost him the lead. The following day he came third following some damage to his car, but still set the fastest lap.

Mike said: "I'm pleased with the way I am getting to grips with the car. Having raced for the past six years with rear-wheel drive karts, the front wheel drive Saxo is so different. It's like learning to drive all over again."Comber now has six weeks of testing before the next round at Mallory Park on August 2.He added: "I hope the fuel starvation problems we had this weekend will be sorted with a new tank, so next time I can take the fight right to the end of the race and aim for that win."

For more on Comber, visit www.michaelcomberracing.com
The full article contains 349 words and appears in Melton Times newspaper.
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Last Updated: 24 June 2009 9:36 AM
Source: Melton Times
Location: Melton