Australian Racer Scott Andrews Leads F1600 Title Chase

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Exclusive Autosport will look to maintain its excellent run of form as Round 3 of the F1600 Formula F Championship Series rolls into Virginia International Raceway (VIR) this weekend, Friday 5th to Sunday 7th June, while it also seeks a first victory in the F2000 Championship Series.

The Canadian-based team, led by Team Principal Michael Duncalfe, has stormed its way to four wins in six starts with three of those courtesy of Australian rookie Scott Andrews and current leader of the Drivers Championship.

Andrews (24) dominated Round 2 last month at the illustrious Watkins Glen International Circuit. A second place podium was followed by two victories ensuring he held the lead of the series heading to VIR for Round 3 this weekend. Scott’s on-track prowess has yet to see the Las Vegas resident off the podium this season while he’s also the only double-winner to-date in the competitive F1600 ranks.

Saskatoon racer Thomas McGregor is hoping the 11-turn, 3.4-mile VIR track will prove more fortuitous as the 2013 Formula Tour F1600 Pro-Class Champion has come close to a series of podium finishes at both Road Atlanta and Watkins Glen but on-track events have transpired against him.

In the F2000 Championship Series, Exclusive Autosport’s sole entry for 18-year-old American Trent Walko will be back in action with the teenager looking to build on a solid start to his first full-time campaign in the class. Currently sixth in the F2000 points chase, Walko’s weekend consists of another double-header to build his experience.

“Well it’s a busy weekend as always for us but it’s a challenge we always relish,” stated Team Principal Michael Duncalfe. “Scott’s been the driver to beat this season in F1600 and I’m confident that he can maintain his charge at VIR. His confidence is high and he’s proved he can fight back in races and win. I’m looking to see Thomas push up there as well. Thomas has had some bad luck and I expect to see him break out and get himself to the podium where he belongs. Trent’s progressing well in F2000 and I’m excited to see what he can do with the extra seat time we get at VIR thanks to Thursday’s practice too.”

F1600 Formula F Championship Series - Exclusive Autosport Driver Quotes:

Scott Andrews (@scottandrews44): #94 Exclusive Autosport / Exclusive Management Inc. / Automobility PTY Ltd / Andrews Automotive / Spectrum / Sparco / Honda Racing HPD
Championship Position: 1st (266pts)

Quote: “I’m ready to roll this weekend. I know we’ve always got a shot at winning but it’s important that we keep our heads and do the right thing in races too. We’re continually looking to improve our car set-up and again, hopefully we’ll be fast in practice and let that pace carry over into qualifying and our races.”

Thomas McGregor (@TMacRacing): #93 Exclusive Autosport / Exclusive Management Inc. / Dairy Queen / Spectrum / Sparco / Honda Racing HPD
Championship Position: 5th (164pts)

Quote: “Well I’m obviously hoping VIR allows me the chance to turn my season around. It’s been frustrating to miss out on the podium at the first two events but we’ve definitely shown that we can be up there fighting at the front. It was bad luck that denied us last time out but hopefully this weekend we can avoid any trouble and I’ll get up there with Scott and challenge for some wins.”

F2000 Formula F Championship Series - Exclusive Autosport Driver Quote:

Trent Walko (@twalko91): #91 Exclusive Autosport / Spectrum / Zetec
Championship Position: 6th (92pts)

Quote: “I’m looking forward to VIR and more seat-time naturally. This is a competitive series but I’m really learning each time I’m out on track. Friday’s a key day with the opportunity to practice and really get a feel for what the weekend might hold. I’m enjoying working with Exclusive Autosport, we’re showing the potential in the package and all being well at VIR we can grab that first podium.”

Round 3 of the SCCA sanctioned F1600 Formula F Championship Series and F2000 Championship Series at Virginia International Raceway gets underway with Friday practice. Saturday 6th June hosts Race 1 of F1600 at 3:05pm EST followed by Race 1 of F2000 at 4:50pm. Sunday 7th June hosts Race 2 and 3 of F1600 at 10am and 3:05pm EST respectively and Race 2 of F2000 at 4:20pm EST.

Formed in 2013, Exclusive Autosport has quickly forged a reputation as one of North America’s premier junior formula outfits. Championship success came quickly under Michael Duncalfe’s leadership with notable achievements including back-to-back driver titles in 2013 and 2014 in the Canadian Toyo Tires F1600 A-Class Championship and in the Quebec Formula Tour 1600 Pro-Class Championship.

Exclusive Management Inc. is the official North American Importer and Distributor for Spectrum Chassis, designed and produced by Borland Racing Developments in Australia.

www.exclusiveautosport.ca / @ExclAutosport

Series Links:
F1600 Formula F Championship Series: www.f1600championshipseries.com
F2000 Championship Series: www.f2000championshipseries.com
SCCA Pro Racing: www.sccaproracing.com