Formula Motorsports Group MEDIA RELEASE May 2013
HEARTLAND RACEWA PAUL SOLOMON # 7
FMG Team Drivers, Paul Solomon (V7) and Chris Solomon (V83) made the trip to Moama Speedway on the 3rd of November to compete in the first round of the Eureka Sprintcar Series for 2012/13
field and be competitive throughout the night.
Heat 2: Paul started out of position 6 and finished in position 4 with a best lap time of 14.8 seconds, then in heat 5, Paul started The team arrived at the track early in the out of position 1 and ended in 4th position. afternoon and was greeted to an already This put him out of position 1 in the B main. large number of sprintcars in the pits which Unfortunately the car developed a fuel leak seemed to just keep on growing throughout and Paul had to pull in after only 4 laps of the afternoon. the race. Most pleasing was the large number of new competitors to sprintcar racing, many of Chris (V83) on the other hand only got a which had extensive experience in other few laps in his first heat when he hooked a classes of speedway. rut and flipped over into the concrete wall. The car was wrecked . The team thought that the cars maybe at a Chris was OK other than disadvantage due to not having 410 ensuffering some discomgines on the night however Paul with the fort resulting from the 372 power plant and Chris with the ASCS submarine belt. 360 engine seemed to be able to run mid (See pages 4 & 5)) 2
WAY NOV 2012
SRA SERIES
CHRIS SOLOMON #V83
3
4
5
Formula Motorsports - on the pace in the chase for the gold cup.
the finishing line and stopped on the entrance to turn one.
Last weekends (4th May) running of the Gold Cup for 360 Sprintcars at Hamilton’s Western Speedway was a mix of both good and not so good for the Gisborne based team of brothers Paul and Chris Solomon and their pair of FMG-Fair Dinkum Sheds/In action Photo’s Eagles.
Unfortunately, there was a build-up of fuel in the left side header pipes which was belching flames onto the left rear tyre. Despite the tyre smoke, Chris revving the engine, the crowd yelling and Chris waving his arms, I’m not sure what else he could have been done to get attention to his predicament . While elder brother Paul grabbed a po- After what seemed like several minutes, dium finish younger brother Chris had a the left hand tyre finally burst, Chris shut gift win snatched away by a freak event his engine down and dejectedly exited the within sight of the chequered flag. car. This ended Chris’s run to the flag and a potential victory. Both drivers struggled in the heats as the team had difficulty in "loosening" the cars Fellow competitor Ken Hutchins who had up enough so they could take advantage pulled in during the final and was already of the ultra fast track conditions. The track on the infield, managed to get a fire extinin fact was so fast that the drivers were guisher from somewhere and put the fire setting times faster than when the lighter, out. Thanks Ken! higher horsepower 410 cubic inch cars ran here earlier in the season. With Reed, Ramsay and Chris now out of the event, Paul (V7) started out of posiAfter the heats, the V83 of Chris qualified tion four for the two lap scramble to the into the dash and ended with a 4th place chequered flag. starting position in the Main event. Meanwhile Paul (V7) had qualified into 8th On the restart Paul immediately charged starting position. into turn one and powered under Eddie Lumbar to take up third spot which he Throughout the final, Chris was holding held to the finish behind winner Daniel down 3rd place although he did manage Pestka and defending Gold Cup titlist to take second place away from Domain Darren Hickman. Ramsay for a brief period out of turn two but was to give it back down the back While the team was excited by the late straight. season return to form of former All Star Sprintcar series champion Paul, they On the very last lap in the turn final pair of were equally frustrated by the bizarre secorners, the V20 of Ramsay came to- ries of events that firstly held the Gold gether with race leader, Matt Reed who'd Cup out to Chris but then snatched it been baulked by a lapped car with both away before he could get both hands on cars crashing out. Chris continued over the trophy.
6
7
The entire team would like to thank all of their valued hard working and often abused crew, as well as their sponsors and supporters. Chris in particular would like to thank Mark and Jason Smith for giving him the opportunity behind the wheel of their Master Fitout Solutions V60 “open” 410 Sprintcar at various times throughout and distribution of media releases, race photography, media kits, video presenthe season. tations and even sponsorship proposals. “They are a very different car to drive, with the lighter weight and the massive Competitively priced it is cheaper than horsepower, and it takes some time to you may think to take care of all your adjust your driving technique which I sponsors and fans and get the message never quite got right,” explained Chris. out and lift the profile of your team, track “But the experience I gained from those or series. few shows I ran was invaluable and I’m confident that next time I run with the big Pirate media is the media outlet of dogs next season, I’ll put up a better choice for Troy Little Racing, Nyora Raceway, AMCA Nationals Victoria, showing.” Rolling Thunder Raceway and Formula The Formula Motorsports Group will Motorsports Team. now take a break and a well earned rest before the winter refurbishment and Why not have a media presentation build up process will commence for sea- similar to this “Formula Motorsports son 2013/2014. Stay tuned for some ex- Team News” prepared for your team citing news on the season still to come. to recognise your sponsors and supporters. PIRATE MEDIA For further enquiries contact Brett Swanson, (Pirate Media) has over Pirate Media on: 0410 198 138 or 20 years experience in Motorsport me- brett.swanson@optusnet.com.au dia and more specifically in the exciting realms of speedway racing. Pirate Media can offer you a one stop media shop including the preparation
8
CREW / SUPPORTERS (2005—2013)
9
FMG PICTORIAL REVIE
10
IEW (PAST & PRESENT)
11
FMG PICTORIAL REVIE
12
IEW (PAST & PRESENT)
13
Chris Solomon in th Chris Solomon was engaged by Smith Bros Racing (SBR) to race in some early rounds of the SRA series. It’s fair to say that Chris had some mixed results but was thankful for the opportunity to drive a 410 on a regular basis. Chris passes on his thanks Jason and Mark! SBR Sponsors include: Master Fitout Solutions, Archskirt Aluminium Partitions, Velocita Safety Wear, Boss Plaster, Zone Design and Construction, Superior Glass, Motosign, Upwright Enterprizes, Scibilia Design, Griffs Engine and Machine, Kendall Oils, Kears Speed Shop Please contact Jason if you would like to be a future Sponsor partner of the Vic #60 Jason@masterfitouts.com.au or 0403 464 270
14
the Smith Bros #60
15
HEARTLAND RACEW
16
WAY 2012 (SRA Series)
17
PROMOTION - Gisborne District Tyr
18
yre Service - GISBORNE FAIR
19
20
Specialising in Heavy Vehicle
Automatic Transmissions Service - Repairs - Exchange Units Commercial Automatics is an authorised Allison Dealer. Commercial Automatics specialize in Mercedes-Benz Truck and Bus, Voith, Renk Doromat, Z.F.2 Speed & Z.F.Ecomat, Scania, Industrial & Marine Transmission repairs. Commercial Automatics has “Change Over units for most makes of transmissions.
7 Lambeck Drive Tullamarine, Victoria. Australia. 3043 PH: 03 9338 0120 FAX: 03 9338 0315
COMMERCIAL AUTOMATICS.
Graeme Ball, the proprietor of Commercial Automatics, has been a long time supporter of Formula Motorsports Group Pty Ltd. Graeme’s association with speedway dates back to the 70’s when he was instrumental in developing his own unique class of speedway sedans (NASCAR Inc) which raced at many tracks around Victoria till the end of the 80’s. Commercial Automatics are located at 7 Lambeck Drive, Tullamarine, Victoria. Australia. 3043 21