Final report from Al Ain, UAE

03.12.2007 Excuse Me, Coming Through! At first glance, the Al Ain Raceway appeared to be one that would provide many areas for passing opportunities. As action began in the heat races we were not disappointed as we were treated to some of the best on-track action ever seen at …

Round up and Preview for the Grand Final

30.11.2007 There’s just something about a racetrack in the morning. It’s calm, relatively quiet. People are milling about, talking with friends, making plans for the day. Here and there the clinking of wrenches is heard as well as the occasional short burst of exhaust as an en…

Heartache and joy

30.11.2007 David Perel, Kyle Lawrence and Caleb Williams made it through to the finals of the 2007 Rotax Grand Finals without drama. DD2 favourite Lawrence was especially impressive as he scored a win in his final qualifying heat this morning. “I’m happy because we found a bad…

Good day for SA drivers

29.11.2007 Kyle Lawrence scored a magnificent win in the last DD2 qualifying heat held today to cement his ‘one of the favourites’ status. He started on pole and dropped to third in the middle stages before reclaiming his position. “That was brilliant and he’s really driving w…

Good results in first qualifying heats

29.11.2007 South African drivers fared well in the first qualifying races at the Rotax world Finals in Al Ain, UAE today. Kyle Lawrence took an impressive second place in the DD2 event having spent the entire race in the top six. Junior Max hopeful Caleb Williams claimed fifth…

Lawrence impressive in qualifying

28.11.2007  Randburg domiciled Kyle Lawrence put in a superb performance in today’s qualifying session to post the second fastest time in the DD2 class. Further back, George dos Ramos was unhappy with the performance of his motor and only managed 43rd of the 72 entrants. …

Faces in the Crowd

George Dos Ramos George Dos Ramos is a DD2 driver from Roodepoort, South Africa who is making his second trip to the Grand Finals. He feels his previous experience last year has really helped him prepare for his trip to Al Ain. “Last year in Portugal was my first time at a Gra…