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Yes Ladies and Gentlemen,
Well the year is drawing to an end for the
Mitsubishi Electric Off Road Racing Team and what
a great way to finish.
Laurence was third outright in the Australian Off
Road Championship Round at Goondiwindi in
Beautiful Queenslander. The car was completely on
song and Laurence drove the Wheels off it.
Laurence is now taking the Car back to the
workshop to fit a bigger engine to the car as well
as some modifications to the Transmission.
Well done on a great result, we are all very much
looking forward to next year.
As you read last time I had the privilege of
Navigating with Laurence at the Warialda 200. Well
let me tell you folks it was a fabulous weekend
for us, we ended up second in class 1 ( in front
of Terry Rose hee hee) and apart from a blown fuse
on the fuel pump holding us up for a couple of
Minutes the car rang Faultlessly all weekend. We
had intercoms in the car so we could talk to each
other, I had thought I might be able to give
Laurence some driving tips while we where
traveling along, but I have to say now that even I
was speechless, Laurence driving the car was
totally awesome, he is so committed to winning and
getting everything out of the car, I take my hat
off to him, it was a truly inspirational Drive. (
translation - He's a lunatic, we where coming down
this road section at 100 miles an hour plus and we
come this corner, and hey might slow down here
Laurie, oh no lets us see how fast this thing can
go sideways??? )
Karen Johns had a ball
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29/11/05
Hi Everyone,
Well last Saturday was the day when the team
from Mitsubishi took up the offer to have a ride
in the buggy with Laurence Svenson. Both Leigh
Young and Colin Johns came along. The day was
postponed because of wet weather so we were not
sure if it was going ahead.
But in true Queensland
style the sun was shining and it was time to get
it on. The venue was the Ipswich Moreton sprint
track, they made a special track for us with a
few jumps and rough bits. We set the tent up and
the car was tuned and ready to go, now where is Youngie?
Then appears a silver MX5 with the top
down, yes here is the man himself in all his
splendor.
After a quick meeting and a few promo shots
it was time to get down to the business.
Leigh was first cab off the rank, we fitted
him out with a race suit and helmet and
strapped him in.
Laurence had not seen the track before he
drove on it but in true style he warmed up
very quickly and Leigh enjoyed a very quick
run in the car. being his first experience
in an off road buggy, he was most impressed
with the handling and acceleration. "It was
like nothing else I have been in" when asked
by Laurence if he would like another go. Leigh was more than happy to
oblige.
Mario ????
Next it was Colin's turn, well by this time
Laurence was truly warmed up, the car was
floating by now and Laurence was giving Col
the full works. The look said it all,
Col was on cloud nine, "That was awesome,
I can not believe how smooth it was," he
said.
This is serious Stuff
After that Karen ( Cols wife) his children,
My accountant Chris Fenton and one of my
workers Chris Skerritt went for a spin and
had a great time.
Someone special for Laurence was one of my
friends and customers Denis Brown. Now Denis
is a former Queensland Rally Champion and
member of the Holden Precision Driving Team,
and when the opportunity was put to him, Denis
took up the offer and went for a few laps.
Laurence and Denis go back a long way
and it was a thrill for him as well. When
Denis got out of the car he was a changed
man, he loved how well the car handled and
the way it always had power on the ground. I
am sure that he will be lining up next time,
as well as his daughter Zoë who also had a
ride.
Denis Brown & Zoë
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