Member Ride

DEVESH’S ITALIAN BEAUTY SETS HEARTS RACING

Capricorn Member Devesh Mishra is a lover of all things Italian: food, wine, fashion – and, of course, cars. And when it comes to indulging this passion, Devesh certainly doesn’t seem to do things by halves.

This month’s Member Ride is Devesh’s 2018 Ferrari 488 Challenge car, built especially to take part in Ferrari’s famous one-make series of races that has been delighting motorsport fans since 1992.

It’s beautiful. But it’s not just for looking at. This is a real race car. In fact, it’s the only Ferrari Challenge car in Australia that has competed in an official round of the Asia Pacific Ferrari Challenge series. At that race, at Albert Park in 2019, it was driven by Irish driver Hector Lester.

The car has a 3.9 litre turbo V8 engine with maximum power of 670 hp and maximum torque of 760 Nm for a power-to-weight ratio of 2 kg/hp. It is managed for Devesh by Zagame Autosport, which is responsible for the storage, transport and preparation of the car between events, and who provides on-track support and driver coaching at monthly track days. Devesh’s 488 is in factory standard condition but for one modification: it has a Vbox video and data logging system which allows the Zagame Autosport racing team (led by driver coach Rod Wilson) to later review the footage and data collected from the car during each session. This information is then used to develop the driver’s skill level and lap times.

Devesh owns Cornell Diesel Systems – a group of three diesel mechanic workshops in Sunshine in Victoria, Wetherill Park in New South Wales, and Lega Lega in Fiji. He also owns diesel products distributor, CFI Australia.

His plans for the car include participating in future track day events, continuing the driver development work and, ultimately, taking part in the Ferrari Challenge series.

PREFERRED SUPPLIER PROFILES

QUEENSLAND

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Cheaper Diesel Spares

cdsa.net.au

Cheaper Diesel Spares Australia is a proudly Australian-owned and -operated company, working hard to supply quality parts directly to Members at discounted prices.

Cheaper Diesel Spares have an experienced team, specialising in the diesel industry and providing great customer service, and are willing to assist Members sourcing the correct products at a great price. Cheaper Diesel Spares can also test injectors and pumps.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA/ NORTHERN TERRITORY

32

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Independent Battery Distributors

independentbatterydistributors.com.au

Independent Battery Distributors has been in business since 1985 and a Capricorn Preferred Supplier since 1989. Today they employ 40 people across three states. Independent Battery Distributors prides themselves on delivering a high level of technical expertise and customer service and enjoys helping Members overcome their challenging battery problems.

They are a Bosch Battery distributor for SA, NT, VIC and TAS, and also offer Optima, Odyssey, SSB and Platinum Brand batteries. Their extensive product range covers most applications, setting them apart from other battery suppliers. Independent Battery Distributors offers delivery to most business locations and can offer service calls if required.

VICTORIA/TASMANIA

12

YEARS PREFERRED SUPPLIER

Industrial Tyre Suppliers

itsindustrial.com.au

Industrial Tyre Supplies is the oldest established tyre repair materials supplier in Australia. They supply quality products at very competitive prices for the mounting, balancing and repairing of tyres. Supplying Members with valves, patches, plugs, gauges, hand tools, jacks, air tools and so much more.

From tried and tested global brands to Australian-made wheel weights, ITS has the expertise to provide immediate answers. ITS is part of the Rema Tip Top group of companies, a recognised world leader in tyre repair. They are able to access global experts in the field of tyre mounting and repair for tyres of all sizes and applications.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

17

YEARS PREFERRED SUPPLIER

Turbotech

turbotech.com.au

Turbotech supplies all of your turbocharger requirements. They are a Garrett, Holset and Borg Warner dealer for genuine new turbos and have a range of 43 popular turbochargers which they build themselves. Their Turbotech turbochargers are identical to the turbo on the vehicle and fit straight in, as they comprehensively blueprint their turbos so they are ready to go.

Turbotech turbos offer a viable alternative to the original turbo and are impressively priced. Contact Turbotech for all your turbocharger needs. Turbotech has been actively supporting Australian companies in the field of turbocharger technology for over 30 years.