Marlon Stockinger is in Barcelona Spain...plus some Formula BMW facts and information...
© Gunther Deichmann - Sunset
in Barcelona Spain
Marlon
Stockinger is in Barcelona Spain right now,
we have more information and photos shortly...in the
meantime here are some facts about the FORMULA BMW but
you can also visit his website for all the latest
images and information @ http://www.marlonstockinger.com/
FORMULA BMW PACIFIC
Proven
Entry-Level Formula.
Exciting races, first-class promotion, talented
competitors: since its inception Formula BMW has
established itself as the world’s premier entry level
single-seater formula. There are numerous reasons for
the concept’s success:
Equal
Opportunity: Stable and internationally
accepted sporting and technical regulations are a
cornerstone of
Formula BMW.
International Reach: Series in America, Europe and
in the Pacific Rim ensure Formula BMW retains its
status as the universal starter formula.
Maximum Value: Multiple races per event and a
test ban outside the official test days during the
season guarantee quantifiable budgets and maximum race
experience.
Education and Coaching: A dedicated programme prepares
drivers fore their future careers through a wide range
of on- and off- the track subjects.
Formula BMW Juniors: The Rookie Cup winner from the
previous season plus three further recipients stand to
participate in this exclusive scholarship.
Prominent Role Models: During 2007 no less than six
former Formula BMW drivers – Sebastian Vettel, Timo
Glock, Nico Rosberg, Adrian Sutil, Ralf Schumacher und
Christian Klien – actively participated in Formula One.
© Tom
Stockinger - Marlon been interviewed after his
successful race
recently in Sepang Malaysia, for more info, press
release & photos
click on the image above.
Superb Support.
Driver talent remains the biggest single contributor to
success. Accordingly, the promotion of young talent has
long been a BMW tradition. The
BMW Education and Coaching Program is
designed to smooth the transition from karting to
single-seater racing.
Support:
The four most
promising talents each stand to receive a
Formula BMW Junior support package worth Euro 50
000.
Exemplary
Coaching: Professional race drivers
provide personalized coaching on ideal lines and
optimal set-ups.
Fit for All: Before during and after the
season all drivers receive fitness schedules and sport
nutrition programs.
Media
Professionals: Seminars on sponsors and Media
Relations seminars keep Formula BMW drivers up to speed
with the latest techniques.
One
for All.
All
Formula BMW drivers are equipped with
the
Formula BMW FB02 incorporating numerous safety
features. This 10 bhp race car, where advantage can
only be gained by selection of the correct aerodynamic
and suspension settings, is standard across the board.
First
Class Safety: The carbon-fiber monocoque
chassis, wheel retention tethers, special head
restraint and HANS system all draw on F1 technology
Powerful
Heart: With
its low centre of gravity and high-revving nature, the
reliable and cost-effective 1.2 liter engine provides
the optimal power unit.
Ultra-sensitive:
Defined parameters
guarantee a level playing field whilst rewarding fine
tuning and perfect set-up.
Cost-effective:
The basic price of
the vehicle is subsidized by
BMW Motorsport in order to further support
the series’ entry level concept.
Moving
up to the next level.
The regions most competitive entry-level-series
acknowledges the international diversity of teams and
drivers in and beyond Asia, by renaming the series
to
Formula BMW Pacific. Entry is open to drivers aged
15 and up. The best newcomer will be crowned Rookie Cup
Champion, and qualify for Formula BMW Junior status in
the next season.
Effective
testing: A
test ban outside the official test days ensures
equality of competition. Considerable cost savings can
be achieved by incorporating official test days into
race weekends.
Centralized
logistics: The entire equipments is
consolidated and shipped into 40” high cube containers,
to assure international sporting and economical
equality.
Premium
Hospitality: The Formula BMW hospitality is
in line with the first-class Formula One environment.
The Formula BMW Pacific guests will be given a
privileged look behind the scenes of Formula BMW and
Formula One.
Increased
level of international competition: 2008 is Formula BMW’s sixth
year in Asian-Pacific region since its establishment in
2003. A grid of 20 drivers and an increasing number of
teams from Asia-Pacific and Europe are expected to
lined up for the 2008 Championship.
Race Calendar 2008.
Prestigious Asian race events and high profile Formula
1 events,
such as the inaugural F1 Grand Prix in
Singapore,
and the unique
F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Mount Fuji, form the Formula BMW Pacific
race calendar.
Formula
One in Focus.
All drivers competing in Formula BMW have set
themselves the highest possible target: Formula One .
Through the relationship between Formula BMW and the
world’s top motorsport category, teams and drivers
alike stand to profit by competing in the most
successful of all entry-level series.
Top
Class:
Formula BMW Pacific will start on the supporting
bills of several rounds of the FIA Formula One World
Championship.
Worldwide
Focus: Drivers will perform in front
of the world’s largest motorsport audiences, the most
influential professionals and hundreds of international
media representatives.
Excursion
to F1: In
depth discussion with experts from BMW Sauber F1 Team,
F1 paddock visits and a visit to the
BMW Sauber AG factory in Switzerland
are just a few of
the activities on the curriculum.
Attractive:
Television
marketing via Formula One Management promises teams and
drivers a multi-faceted TV distribution platform.
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Marlon
Stockinger, sponsored by BMW and Swiss Private Bank
Sarasin, put in a stellar performance last weekend at
the Sepang International Grand Prix Circuit in
Malaysia, where Asia Pacific’s Finest young
racers gathered for a four-day race meeting. After
struggling in the opening rounds of this year’s Formula
BMW Pacific Championship during the
recent F1 Grand Prix in Sepang, he is
gaining confidence with each outing. “I made some smart
overtaking moves and quick lap times. The team (Eurasia
Motorsport) did an excellent job, the car felt great
and it was really enjoyable. I think I am making
progress. It helps build my morale and I can look
towards the front of the field with confidence”, says
Stockinger.
Photo © Composite -
Gunther Deichmann
Some of the most intense
action the series has seen so far this season unfolded
in round 5 of the meeting where Stockinger was involved
in a five-car fight behind the leading trio of Nara
(Japan), Jamison (Hong Kong) and McDonagh (USA). When
BMW Europe guest driver Manzur (UK) made a successful
move on Stockinger, the battle of the race commenced
with Manzur, Moh (Malaysia) and Wootton (Australia)
locked in a furious chase. That allowed Stockinger and
Chaves (Columbia) to close in on the trio and enter the
fray. Moh was a casualty and ended up in the gravel
after coming together with Manzur. Wootton was also
caught up in the fray and eventually finished down the
field in 10th.
Stockinger was the winner of the five-car fight,
crossing the line in 4th, ahead of Manzur and Chaves.
In the last race of the weekend pole sitter McDonagh
got away badly and team mate Nara grabbed the lead.
Initially McDonagh stayed with Nara at the front, but
Stockinger got by to go to 2nd from starting in 4th
position by the end of the opening lap. Malaysia’s
Arvin Roslan was running well in 4th, but had a big off
on the second lap which brought out the safety car on
the following lap. That bunched up the field, with Nara
leading the pack followed by Stockinger.
Photo © Tom
Stockinger
Nara was away well when the
safety car pulled off with Stockinger skillfully
slipping into his tow and pulling away from the rest of
the field. However, the unshakable Nara took the flag
to record a superb second victory, joined on the podium
by the triumphant BMW Juniors Stockinger in
2nd and Wootton in 3rd place. Due to the great
results for this weekend Stockinger advanced from 5th
to 2nd place behind Simon Moss of South Africa in the
rookie classification and from 12th to 5th place in the
overall drivers classification for the 2008
championship.
“Do we see a win soon?”, asked commentator Jonathan
Green the young gun in the post race interview. Answer:
“Yes, we’re gonna go for it!” The statement was
supported by the happy smiles of the all Filipino crew
of mechanics and team principal Mark Goddard of
Eurasia Motorsport.
Photo © Gunther
Deichmann
The final race rounded out
a superb weekend of competition, which saw a field made
up of drivers from no fewer than six continents. The
2008 Formula BMW Pacific season continues in July, when
the region’s finest young single seater racers will
travel to Indonesia’s Sentul Circuit outside Jakarta.
After that, Stockinger will join the European
Formula BMW support races of the Formula One
rounds in Hungary (Hungaro Ring), Spain (Valencia) and
Belgium (Spa) as a guest racer, before competing in
Formula BMW Pacific again during the historic first
Singapore F1 night race in September.