Ford Rising Stars Racing

Grant Denyer put in an impressive display at the Lawrence & Hanson / Auslec, Summit, Ford Rising Stars Racing Team second test day at Oran Park this week. Having his first full test day after missing the opening round of the 2007 Fujitsu V8 Supercar Championships, Denyer recorded some very fast laps.

“We were really happy with Grant’s times today as it confirms we have two podium contenders this year”, Team Manager Jim Morton said. “Grant’s position with the team was always strictly based on his driving skills but his media savvy is a real bonus to our young drivers”, he said.

“Whilst a championship position is tough for Grant with him missing both the first and third round, his form today confirms he has the pace to win races this year”, Jim Morton said.

“Missing Clipsal was really hard as I am very excited about the new team this year”, Grant Denyer said. “My personal supporters in Summit Fleet Leasing and Geist have followed me again this year so I am hoping to repay their faith in me with a good result at Wakefield Park”, he said.

Clipsal round winner, Michael Caruso continued his good testing form with some impressive times. “We were happy to have a low key day and work on some minor improvements to my car”, Michael Caruso said. “We have addressed some things that will help drivability of the car and are looking forward to another good result at Wakefield Park next week. Knowing that Grant has really good pace is good for the team”, he said.

Team Rookie, Daniel Ellliott made the long flight from Perth for minimal laps at the test day but will again be driving the Denyer car at the third round at Winton in May. “I am hoping to get a chance to get a run in one of the other cars in the series during the year to get my experience up”, Daniel Elliott said. “This year as a learning curve and the team is working with me on some corporate support to ensure I can do the full season with them in 2008”, he said.

The Ford Rising Stars Team will be at the Lawrence & Hanson Fyshwick Branch in Canberra next Wednesday night for a function with L&H and Auslec’s customers and staff. The public can snatch a sneak look at the race winning cars from 3.00pm.

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