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Monday, 30 April 2007 |
Reigning British Super 1 ICA Kart Champion Ollie Millroy heads to the opening rounds of the European KF1 Championships at Ugento next weekend buoyed by a successful test at the Italian track this week. The 17 year-old leader of the WSK and French Grand Prix championships finished sixth and eighth place last time at the track, when he tackled the Italian Open Masters last weekend.
On Monday, the Surrey racer stayed on with the Zanardi team to take part in a one day tyre test using both Vega and Bridgestone rubber, with the team opting to use Bridgestones in next weekend’s four-day event. The three round European Championship features the cream of the World’s top racers as they compete in the KF1 category.
After a very impressive performance which saw the teenager steadily
improve over the course of the weekend, he starts his European campaign
in confident mood.
“I definitely feel more confident now that I know we are much more on
the pace. >From free practice to the finals we found almost two
seconds so I feel a victory is very much a possibility. Testing on
Monday went really well. It’s a free choice as to what tyres a driver
can use but we’ve opted for Bridgestone this time as they seem to suit
this particular kart and track combination.”
“With the European Championship in KF1 being held over three events
it’s very important to try and get consistent finishes in all six
points-scoring races, starting with the opening two rounds in Ugento.
Without doubt myself and the team are getting stronger every time out
and I’m confident that we can do the job. The competition as always
will be tough because being one of the most important karting events,
it features the best drivers in the world. I’m looking forward to the
challenge and I will be ready to give it 100%.”
The event commences with two sessions on Thursday afternoon to run-in
engines, followed by free practice on Friday. Timed qualifying and the
heats will take place on Saturday prior to Sunday’s two finals.
To follow Ollie’s progress visit his website at www.olliemillroy.com or log in on www.cikfia.com for live race results.
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