The MTAQ Racing Team is in full swing preparing for the final event of the 2018 season – the 5th of the Queensland state championship and has been quietly working away to make improvements to strive towards the top of the podium.

“We have a few new things coming in on our suspension and brakes to step forward in that area of the car,: said team driver, David Wood. “We really haven’t been that far away from that elusive win and this is more of the ‘evolution not revolution’ mantra we take and keeping pace with our competition in terms of development.

“The rate at which the cars are improving is staggering, and all of the teams are working and testing to get an advantage.

“Unfortunately, it has been an up and down year for us, and after effectively dropping the first round with engine failure we aren’t in the championship hunt. We are still entrenched in the top 10 in the standings, and on track to better our 10th place championship finish last year, but this is certainly not a true reflection of our position in the pecking order. When we are hassle free, we have proven that we can race at the front in any field.

“The final round is about achieving the best result we can and trying some new components with an eye towards 2019. It would be fantastic for us to finish off with a big result and build some momentum for the new season.

“Speaking of 2019, Excel racing is taking some huge steps as a category and there are a lot of exciting things in the pipeline which should be finalised very shortly. So, stay tuned!”

Source: Motor Trade E-Magazine (November 2018)

12 Nov 2018