toyota racing series 2012 - 10-Tenths Motorsport Forum

harcey · 24 Nov 2011, 03:30

hi ,anyone out there have any news for the coming series,i hear strong international presence but low number of kiwi's.Evans doing only 2x rounds,alistair woottan to speedway,cassidy ,leitch and Ex porsche GT3 race Jono Lester all in.rumour that there may be an international female driver ??.

dangaskin · 29 Nov 2011, 06:46

I think Ali Woots is looking at doing TRS as well as his speedway commitments. I was talking to Jono last night. Not confirmed yet. It is very much the goal but as always budget is the road block.

Raffaele Marciello from the Ferrari development program is definitely driving.

buzzlightyear · 1 Dec 2011, 12:35

Wootten is definitely out, Stanaway rumoured in his car but how will that impact on his FR3.5 plans? Low local numbers but 18 cars expected for round one. Will be a turn up for the books if it's true...talk is very positive of a good mix of Internationals. As always expect the locals to take it to em...

**bella** · 1 Dec 2011, 12:39

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Originally Posted by buzzlightyear

Wootten is definitely out, Stanaway rumoured in his car but how will that impact on his FR3.5 plans?

will it at all? the first test with the new car is 13-14 march. until then it depends whether they want to get him track time in the old car, if it's allowed, or if they have any ecu time left.

buzzlightyear · 1 Dec 2011, 12:57

would be great to see him in there, give the series some great cred as he's really set the world alight this year!

harcey · 4 Dec 2011, 00:17

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Originally Posted by dangaskin

I think Ali Woots is looking at doing TRS as well as his speedway commitments. I was talking to Jono last night. Not confirmed yet. It is very much the goal but as always budget is the road block.

Raffaele Marciello from the Ferrari development program is definitely driving.

i hear Chris Vlok from christchurch(raced in US or canada this Year) is running and Hannes van asseldonk-not sure of spelling-is too ,he was Richies team mate i think this year.
I beleive Mitch evans doing H/D and NZGP events only

buzzlightyear · 5 Dec 2011, 04:43

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Originally Posted by harcey

i hear Chris Vlok from christchurch(raced in US or canada this Year) is running and Hannes van asseldonk-not sure of spelling-is too ,he was Richies team mate i think this year.
I beleive Mitch evans doing H/D and NZGP events only

Hannes has just competed at Macau also? Nice addition, also a Malaysian driver according to the TRS website. Another from the Petronas programme by the looks...

EastonNeston · 5 Dec 2011, 06:52

I believe that Fortec's eurocup driver Felix Serrales will be taking part.
Alex Lynn definitely benefited from taking part this year.

buzzlightyear · 5 Dec 2011, 08:56

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Originally Posted by EastonNeston

I believe that Fortec's eurocup driver Felix Serrales will be taking part.
Alex Lynn definitely benefited from taking part this year.

There was talk of Lynn returning also?

dangaskin · 12 Dec 2011, 06:14

Looks like we are in for one helluva season

The internationals are:

Josh Hill - GBR
Jordan King - GBR
Raffaele Marciello - ITA
Michela Cerruti - ITA
Lucas Auer - AUT
Nathanael Berthon - FRA
Victor Sendin - FRA
Hannes van Asseldonk - NED
Bruno Bonifacio - BRA
Melvin Moh - MAL
Tanart Sathienthirakul - TH
Shahaan Engineer - IND
Sheban Siddiqi - IND
Felix Serralles - PR
Jordan Oon - AUS

dangaskin · 12 Dec 2011, 06:17

Also, while stated as not racing by the team, it is interesting to note the Chris van der Drift tested at Manfeild today. So did former series front runner Sam McNeil.

As well as them, the already confirmed Jono Lester, Melvin Moh, Nick Cassidy, Chris Vlok all tested. As well as Mitch Evans, who will be doing just the two rounds.

Jono reported that the test day was rather wet.

Bikerider · 12 Dec 2011, 11:15

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Originally Posted by dangaskin

Also, while stated as not racing by the team, it is interesting to note the Chris van der Drift tested at Manfeild today. So did former series front runner Sam McNeil.

As well as them, the already confirmed Jono Lester, Melvin Moh, Nick Cassidy, Chris Vlok all tested. As well as Mitch Evans, who will be doing just the two rounds.

Jono reported that the test day was rather wet.

Don't forget Letich from down south. Very strong line up. 21 cars and talk of still more interest.

Chris & Sam are just running in a few of the Internationals cars. They won't be lining up on the grid come Invercargill, would be nice.

**bella** · 12 Dec 2011, 11:39

here's the press release and full entry list plus calendar:

http://www.ten-tenths.com/news/showentry.php?e=2758

this would be *the best* excuse for a holiday to spectate, i wish i'd thought of it earlier in the year!

mountainstar · 12 Dec 2011, 14:42

Looks like it is going to be good this year and I'm sure the compact schedule helps.

N.A-D.R · 15 Dec 2011, 02:31

Yes Tanart! Very excited to see how he goes, biggest talent from Thailand since Prince Bira they reckon. Hes been very inspirational with his impressive results taking on Europe past 2/3 years in KF2 where for asian karters it's very hard to get results. Will be good to see how hes goes first time in cars.

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