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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