Welcome to the Concept Motorsport Team for the 2010-2011 NZV8 Touring Car Championship season.Concept Motorsport is based in the Waikato, with Nick Ross being the team owner / driver in the 007 VZ Holden Commodore and is a key advocate and supporter of the Bruce Tronell Motorsport For Life Trust.
Nicks’ contribution to the community around Motorsport is special. Nick has been involved with the Bruce Tronell Motorsport For Life Trust right from it’s inception over 3 years ago.“As a team we are committed to this tremendous initiative by supporting Bruce and the Trust in helping achieve the Trust goals and aspirations taking the fight to help the children in need for who the Trust was set up for” says Nick. Nick willingly and freely gives his time to the trust helping Children who have special needs. “To be able to help provide these Children with the support they need is truly rewarding for all involved with their lives and care, to make a difference in their world is what it is all about”.
Nick also can be seen supporting and the Grid Kids Duathlon at NZV8 Championship rounds, encouraging and supporting the kids running and riding their bikes. “The kids love it” says Nick when he is participating with them in the event. “They feel important and special that we take the time to participate with them”.
Nick has a long pedigree of Motorsport running through his veins. Ambition, drive and achievement is what keeps this professional focused and committed to helping others. “I have raced Karts at an early age through to Super Trucks and lots of other classes in between, both here and abroad” says Nick, “The love and the passion for Motorsport is as high today as when I first began my Motorsport career.
In 1992 Nick was awarded Rookie of the year by the NZ Kart Federation. In 2002 Nick was awarded the prestigious Ron Frost Memorial Trophy. Previous winners of this trophy include, Ken Smith, Paul Radisich and more recently V8 Supercar sensation Shane Van Gisbergen. “Having your name engraved on that trophy in amongst such esteemed company will always be truly special to me". Then began the transition to NZ V8s in 2003, where he was awarded ‘NZV8 Rookie of the Year’.
“Motorsport has been good to me and it is a privilege to be able to contribute and give to those Children in need” say Nick. “Everyone involved is a committed member of the Concept Motorsport Team, ensuring we do well is a focus and priority, that includes the continued support of Bruce and the Bruce Tronell Motorsport For Life Trust and the focus that it has.
Keep informed and updated about Nick and the latest Concept Motorsport and Bruce Tronell Motorsport For Life Trust developments and news by visiting their websites
www.conceptmotorsport.co.nz
www.motorsportforlife.co.nz
No doubt the 2010 – 2011 NZ V8 Championship will be full of action packed racing for all to enjoy. So ensure you tune in and support the Bruce Tronell Motorsport For Life Trust.
Over the past three years the Bruce Tronell Motorsport for Life Trust has enjoyed the support of Porter’s. This much appreciated assistance has seen deserving families and children experiencing many special events including a fun day being driven around the Hamilton 400 V8 Supercar track just days before the race event. Having the Porter’s trucks participating in this day greatly added to the experience and impressed both children and adults alike.
The Motorsport for Life Trust has also seen the Porter’s trucks used as a float in the annual Hamilton Christmas Parade, on display at the Waikato Winter Show and racing around the track at the Huntly Speedfest. Each of these events are highlights in the calendar for the children supported by the Motorsport for Life Trust, and would not be possible without Porter’s help and support. It has been wonderful to see the support grow from the initial two trucks to the four trucks now used.
Bruce Tronell also spends time visiting the precious children and their families on a one-on-one basis. With the assistance of the trust simply taking the children out for the day, allows the parents a much deserved break in routine and a change in focus for the children.
There is no doubt the events organised by the Bruce Tronell Motorsport for Life Trust are invaluable and priceless to those who benefit from them and would like to congratulate Porter’s for having the insight to come on board with this life changing mission.
For a race driver, a 168km endurance event may not seem like too much of a challenge, but when the race is done entirely on foot, a few eyebrows are raised. And that’s exactly what the cream of New Zealand’s young driving talent are set to undertake in two weeks time, for the Bruce Tronell MotorSport for Life Trust.
Jono Lester (Battery Town Porsche GT3); Andrew Waite and Michael Burdett (NZ Formula Ford); Earl Bamber, Mark Russ and Shane Van Gisbergen (Toyota Racing Series); Simon Evans and Ben Dallas (Karting) will tackle what will be quite possibly the slowest race of their collective loves as they prepare to walk the entire 168km circumference of Lake Taupo on 15-16 December to raise money for charity. The money raised will go towards purchasing two transport vehicles for special needs kids around the Waikato area, and the youngsters will be in good company with former Olympic Rower Dave Rodgers and accomplished walker and trust founder Bruce Tronell also jumping on the bandwagon.
The goal of 30 hours to complete the walk is merely a guideline for the boy’s, as Jono Lester – who lies 5th in the Battery Town Porsche GT3 Championship – outlines: “I reckon we can crack it in 24 [hours]. We’re all very competitive guys and there’s no doubt that it’s gonna be as much of a race as we have on the track, but all for a good cause which is great!”
2006 Formula BMZ Asia winner and TRS hotshot Earl Bamber agrees; “It’s great to see so many people getting behind a great cause, and I can’t wait for the challenge”.
For others like Formula Ford frontrunners Andrew Waite and Michael Burdett, there’s a hidden agenda also: “Make no mistake, it’s for a great cause, but for us [Andrew and himself] there’s also the psychological advantage the winner has heading into the next round of the Formula Ford Championship at the A1GP” Burdett said.
Waite is confident he’s up to the challenge; “You’re mine Mike! Give up now while you still can!”
The competitive spirit is going to be at an all time high. Thankfully, the group of youngsters, ranging from ages 15-20, are all great mates off the track too, so you can be sure the bragging rights at stake are a huge incentive. At the end of the day, however, just making it to the finish line will be a huge achievement, and to reach the funding target will make it all worthwhile.
Much of the money raised will be through sponsorship, with packages ranging from $500-$2000. The walkers will be supported by a convoy including two helicopters and buses, along with a bunch of special youngsters for whom this walk is all about. Anyone interested in being involved at any capacity can get in touch with Bruce Tronell on 0272 045 188. To those generous businesses and individuals who have already out their hands up, thank you, and to those who will join them, brace yourself for a race of a very different kind. Taupo will never be the same again.
Article courtesy of:
Vorsprung Motorsport Reporting. 0273300043. Need a press release? –“Think motorsport…think Vorsprung”