Jon Collins keen to take up the challenge!

Jon Collins is one of the rising stars of Formula 3. He wrote to iRace about being keen to compete with Freddie Hunt in a larger single-seater.

He is a fine example of the range of local and international drivers that are looking for Lease Drives, so if you have a F4000, or something similar, that you aren't racing yourself please contact us at irace@outlook.com.au so we can put you in contact. We also have interest for Formula 3 cars.

Here's what Jon thinks in his own words:

"It would be an honor to race in the Formula Tasman class in the iRace series. The idea of pitting some of Australia’s best young talent against international names such as Freddie Hunt and Richard Antinucci would bring huge entertainment and excitement to the Australian motoring industry.

Looking at some of the cars that have run in iRace, it would be a step up from my Formula 3 that I’m familiar with. It presents a new challenge, but one that I am ready to take on.

It’s a great event and with the international names venturing over, it’s sure to create a new avenue for sponsors and partners to get involved. I’m sure we will see quite a few big name sponsors come onboard for the event."

For those of you who aren't aware of Jon's background, here's some of the highlights:

21 yrs old from Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Only started racing in 2009 with a brief appearance in Formula Vee with no previous karting experience. Managed to get into racing by following in his mothers footsteps (Mother, Sue Hughes, currently competes in a Radical sportscar). He has competed in categories such as Formula Ford in NSW, VIC and National, Radical Australia Cup and most recently the Formula 3 Australian Drivers Championship. His goal in motorsport is to compete in AND win the LeMan 24 hour, along with a full time factory drive in the World Endurance Championship.

Results:

2013: Formula Three Australian Drivers Championship – 3rd in the Forpark National Class Championship. Round 5 and 7 winner with a total of seven race wins and was the highest point scorer from round 4 onwards.

2012: Made history with the first mother and son driver pairing at national level (Radical Australia Cup). 2nd place on debut in the Forpark Australia National Class (Sydney Motorsport Park)

2011: CAMS/AMSF Rising Star

2010: CAMS NSW/ACT Young achiever of the year. 3rd NSW Formula Ford Championship, Rookie of the year and Pre-2000 Champion

F1-level racecar inspection for iRacers

Superior Automotive Services, run by Rodney Gibbs and Andrew Wilson, is the organisation trusted by the majority of Australia's Formula 1 car owners to prepare their cars.

See http://www.superiorautosport.com.au/motor-sports.php to get an idea of their work. Regular cars include Ferrari, Surtees, March, Ralt and Lotus, to name but a few.

For iRace competitors they are providing a free inspection and assessment so that you can be sure that your car is safe and race ready.

Telephone: +61(0)2 9979 6289
Email: enquiries@superiorautosport.com.au

Or drop in to see Rodney or Andrew at:
79 Bassett Street
Mona Vale
Sydney, NSW 2103
Australia