Michael Comber Racing

Friday, 17 July 2009

MIKE GETS BACK INTO AN OUTDOOR KART AFTER TWO YEARS ABSENCE

RDI Summer BBQ and Race Day This a very special event, with some surprises...
Host:
Race Drivers Inc.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Time:
10:00am - 6:00pm
Location:
Daytona MK
Dansteed Way Rooksley
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

The Summer BBQ will be an unmissable event, with big names from British motorsport taking part in the day; Daytona Milton Keynes will be hosting this RDI exclusive event, a day of good racing, good food and good company.
The day will start with a 'special guest driver' 10 lap showcase race in the DMax karts, followed by a 3hr Pro-Kart Endurance race and BBQ, then A&D style sessions on the DMax karts in the afternoon.
The event will be covered by the motorsport media, and drivers will have the opportunity to be part of a commemorative group photo. Red Bull Racing are putting 4 teams into the endurance race, and will hopefully be bringing some F1 goodies

Timings:10am - Meet 'n' greet
11am - Safety Briefing11:30am - DMax Showcase Race (10 lap race + 5mins practice)
12pm - 30 minute practice session for 3 hour enduro12:45pm - 3 hour enduro
BBQ Served3:45pm -
Chequered flag4pm - Awards & DMax Practice sessions open (£25 for 15mins)
5:30pm/ 6pm Event finish.________________
THE SHOWCASE:Driver line-up for the showcase race:Paul O’Neill (BTCC)
Alice Powell (Formula Renault)
Adam Butler (Formula BMW)
Sarah Playfair (Formula Ford)
Chris Dymond (BMW Alpina FIA GT3)
Tom Ingram (Ginetta Junior)
Ollie Millroy (Formula BMW)
There may be two more pro drivers taking part in this race - yet to confirm, but
Ryan Bensley (Stock Hatch) & our own Mike Comber (England Kart Captain)

A BRANDS REPORT FROM A CLOSE COMPETITOR - DAN SUMMERS

Just to add balance to the blog, here is fellow competitor Dan Summers view of the weekend;

Dan would again line up 2nd on the grid for the days heat alongside Comber. Another fantastic start would see Dan leading into Paddock, where he would stay for the next six laps until at the end of lap 7 turning into Clearways he would be tagged into a slide by Mike’s Saxo VTR, foot down on the throttle, Dan would bring the car back, unfortunately Comber would make significant contact a second time, pushing the 106 wide and down to third place, also allowing Adam Cast in another Saxo VTR through. A hard charging Dan would make his way back past Comber and would shadow Cast to the line where they would be split by just 0.27 seconds! It would be a great race that enthralled the crowd and would go down as one of Dan’s hardest fought heats in five seasons of Stock Hatch.

Wednesday, 8 July 2009

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".