Jan 17, 2007
\nBirmingham, England \u00e2\u20ac\u201c January is always a relatively quiet month in the auto racing calendar. Many teams and drivers are still trying to finalize plans for the upcoming season. Some are commencing test programs in readiness for their first race.<\/p>\n
In England, January is synonymous with Autosport International, which since 1991 has developed into one of the world\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s largest and most prestigious showcases for the sport.<\/p>\n
Over 90,000 people are said to have visited last week\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s extravaganza, comprising more than 800 exhibitors and held at the NEC (National Exhibition Centre) near Birmingham, England.<\/p>\n
Among the myriad cars on display at the show was the Team USA Scholarship-entered machine used by 18-year-old American rising star Dane Cameron to win four of the six races and take top honors in last November\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Formula Palmer Audi Autumn Trophy.<\/p>\n
The patriotically liveried car was featured on the Formula Palmer Audi stand, generating yet more kudos for the Team USA Scholarship which since its inception in 1990 has helped to further the careers of some of this country\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s most talented young drivers.<\/p>\n
Formula Palmer Audi features 300-horsepower open-wheel cars which in 2007 will contest a 20-race championship based in the United Kingdom. The series was formed in 1998 by ex-Formula 1 driver Jonathan Palmer and offers some of the best value for money in the sport at around $120,000 for a full-season campaign.<\/p>\n
Team USA Scholarship supporters include Doug Mockett & Company, a Torrance, Calif.-based producer and supplier of “Fine Architectural Hardware For Your Fine Furniture,” American Honda, Snap-on Tools, “Stars of Karting,” Highcroft Racing, Sparco USA, RACER magazine, FormulaCar Magazine, Speedstar Management and an array of past Scholarship winners including Jimmy Vasser, Bryan Herta, Buddy Rice, A.J. Allmendinger, J.R. Hildebrand and Memo Gidley.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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