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| November 27, 2009 News |
| eKartingNews.com Driver of the Month - Brett Farmer - October 2009 |
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 | Farmer scored four Grand National Eagles at the Gold Cup series finale at BeaveRun
(Photo: DoubleVision137.com) |
In a continued effort to highlight the many outstanding performances by drivers around the country, eKartingNews.com is proud to introduce the ‘Driver of the Month’ program. Each month, the staff at EKN will determine the one driver who stood out above the rest and give the viewers a chance to know exactly what they accomplished and who they are.
There is no better way to end a season then a four-win weekend, taking home four WKA Grand Nationals Eagles in the process of scoring four class championships. At the Bully Clutches Gold Cup Series finale at the BeaveRun Motorsports Complex, Michigan’s Brett Farmer ended the year in style at the GT Machine Grand Nationals. Farmer scored multiple victories at all four of the Gold Cup Series events in 2009 - three at Lowe’s, four at G&J and New Castle. For his performance at BeaveRun, Farmer has been selected as the October Driver of the Month.
Farmer kicked off his Grand Nationals weekend by sweeping the Briggs Lite division. Scoring the pole position by over six tenths to his nearest rival, Farmer went on to win the heat race by nearly seven seconds. In the feature, Farmer continued on a torrid pace to win by over seven seconds in the feature for win number one. The big win came in the popular Briggs Medium division against 21 drivers. Farmer took the pole once again before clinch the win in the eight lap heat race. After losing the jump at the drop of the green, Farmer showed he had the speed, taking the lead after the first two circuits for the duration of the feature. Farmer would then go on to score the victories in the Briggs Super Stock Medium and Briggs Super Stock Heavy.
Farmer’s four Gold Cup championships from ’09 will join the four he previously earned from 2008 to 2004, ranging from Briggs Medium to Briggs Junior 2 Lite. At Farmer’s home track, Ravenna Motor Park just outside the Grand Rapids metro area, he took home the Animal 370 title - the most popular club class.
The 18-year old is finishing up his final year at Grandville High School but is yet undecided about his future. One thing on the docket will be competing in the Gold Cup Series next season in the Briggs Lite, Medium, and Heavy along with continuing his club racing at Ravenna.
 | Brett Farmer - EKN Driver of the Month - October 2009
(Photo: B. Farmer) |
October 2009 EKN Driver of the Month - Brett Farmer
Bio
Date of Birth: August 27, 1991
Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI
Parents: Vern and Penny Farmer
Siblings: Chris Farmer
Height/Weight: 5’10” - 135 pounds
Education: Senior at Grandville High School
Job: Great Lakes Sprint Series flag man
Racing Resume
Chassis: Margay
Engine/Engine Builder: Briggs Animal/Baker Racing Engines
Sponsors: Michigan Kart Supply, Baker Racing Engines, Jammer Clutches
Series You Compete In: WKA Gold Cup
Years Karting: 9
How did you get started in karting? Local track, Ravenna Motor Park
What has been the high point in your racing career? 2009 Triple Crown and my first national win at BeaveRun
What are your goals in racing? Some form of road course racing
In a few words, how would you describe your driving style? Sideways
Funniest moment at the race track? Clay running around with a cone on his head
Likes
Favorite Track: New Castle Motorsports Park
Favorite form of professional motorsports: NASCAR or F1
Favorite karting driver: Can’t say I have one
Favorite professional driver: Jeff Gordon, Lewis Hamilton
Favorite website: Facebook
Favorite movie: too many…probably Tommy Boy though
Favorite actor/actress: Adam Sandler
Favorite music/group: AC/DC
Favorite vacation/activity spot: Race track
Favorite food: Pizza
The Real Deal
What do you do when not at the track? Hang with friends
What are your goals outside of karting? Successful in life
What type of street car do you drive? 1994 Toyota pickup
What type of street car would you like to drive? 2010 Corvette Stingray or 2009 Corvette ZR1
What are your pet peeves or things that irritate you? Stupid people
What do you think could be done to improve the sport of karting? Less classes, more money payout
What are your favorite aspects about the sport of karting? Environment and the speed
October Driver of the Month - Honorable Mention:
- David Jurca: CKI - IAME Senior
- Tristan DeGrand/Alessandra Madrigal: CKI - KF3 1-2 (champion), IAME Junior 1-2
- Michael Womack: IKF Region 7 Apex - 3 wins (Cadet divisions) |
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