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| September 20, 2012 News |
| GoRotax.com Driver of the Month Presented by eKartingNews.com - July/August 2012 - Jason Dempster/Daniel Formal |
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Thanks to the new partnership between MAXSpeed Group and eKartingNews.com, a monthly program has been devised to promote outstanding drivers in the Rotax Max Challenge. The new program - GoRotax.com Driver of the Month presented by eKartingNews.com - is based off a similar program the leading karting website offers each month, focused on the United States ‘Rotaxians’. Each month, the staff at MAXSpeed and EKN will determine one driver to profile who promotes Rotax and karting in general in a positive fashion, along with standing out on-track. Each driver’s accomplishments will be highlighted, in addition to getting to know the Driver of the Month.
With a busy month of August, the July GoRotax.com Driver of the Month article was pushed back to now, running in conjunction with the August selection. Both are strong representatives of the United States Rotax Max Challenge from two different areas of the country. Colorado driver Jason Dempster and Florida pilot Danny Formal display the character, professionalism and talent behind the wheel the Rotax Max Challenge enjoys promoting.
 | Dempster is a top driver in the Racing the Rockies series in Colorado
(Photo: James Hickerson) |
Dempster is among the top Junior drivers in the state of Colorado, displaying it at the Racing the Rockies program based at The Track at Centennial. The year began a bit rough for Dempster at the Gatorz Challenge of the Americas. Competing at the Phoenix round, a hard crash during the Saturday final ended his weekend early, thankfully with no serious injuries. The regional season began in April, starting out with a runner-up finish. The next month he followed that up with his first win of the season. June he traveled to the Southeast Karting Challenge finale, set at Dallas Karting Complex, where he finishes fifth and second. The next weekend, he returned to The Track for round three of the Racing the Rockies series, earning his second victory of the year. The streak continued in July, earning his third straight series win.
The 15 year old is currently 21st in the upcoming release of the EKN United States Rotax Max Challenge Driver Rankings for the Junior Max division. He finished the Racing the Rockies series this month, and place second in the series championship. This weekend, he plans on competing at the Rotax Pan American Challenge Championship event at his home track, looking for a chance to earn a ticket to the Rotax Grand Finals in Portugal to be part of Team USA for 2012.
 | Formal earned his third Rotax Grand Nationals title in August
(Photo: Ken Johnson - studio52.us) |
Formal is among the most successful Rotax drivers in the United States. Like is fellow Floridian Nick Neri, he became only the second driver to win the Grand Nationals in Mini Max, Junior Max and now Senior Max with his performance in August at this year’s event held at the Michiana Raceway Park. Ironically, it’s the same location he scored the Mini Max title, back in 2005. Danny was the quickest in practice, contested in the dry. When it came to qualifying in the wet, he only dropped to third overall. The heat races were all Formal, as he showed to be the driver to beat. Winning the opening heat race, it was Neri that demoted Formal in heat two, and was the only driver to beat him in an on-track session the rest of the event. After winning heat three, Danny earned the pole position for the Prefinal event, going on to win that race by a comfortable 10 seconds after 20 laps. With the pole position, Formal never looked back as he led the entire 26-lap event to secure his first Senior Max title, and another bid to the Rotax Grand Finals.
This will be Formal’s second time competing at the Rotax Grand Finals. After winning his Junior Max title in 2008, he was too young to compete in La Conca, Italy that year. In 2010, Danny placed third at the Grand Nationals held at New Castle Motorsports Park to earn his trip to La Conca, hosting the event once again. There, Formal recorded the second best finish by a Team USA member, placing fifth in the main event. This year should be Formal’s best chance to improve on that result, heading to Portugal at the end of November.
GoRotax.com Driver of the Month Presented by eKartingNews.com
July 2012 - Jason Dempster
 | GoRotax.com Driver of the Month - July 2012 - Jason Dempster
(Photo: Dempster Racing) |
Bio
Born: 1997
Hometown: Highlands Ranch, CO
Parents: David & Holly
Siblings: Katlin (Sister)
Height/Weight: 5'7" / 120 lbs
Education: Sophmore in high school
Job: Driving for Unser Racing Division
Racing Resume
Chassis: Sodikart
Engine Service Center: Tru Tech
Sponsors: Unser Racing, All Temperatures Controlled, Famous Dave's BBQ and Mom & Dad
United States Rotax Max Challenge Home Series: Racing the Rockies
Years Karting: 3
How did you get started in karting? Followed my cousin into racing
What has been the high point in your racing career? Winning two championships in my first full year of racing - the Mile High Challenge and Racing the Rockies. Placing in the top 10 in national points in the Mini Max
What are your goals in racing: To race Indy Cars or F1
In a few words, how would you describe you driving style? Aggressive but smart
2011 Accomplishments: 2nd place - Mile High Challenge, 3rd Place - Racing the Rockies and 4th place - PPKRC TaG Jr. division, all in my first year driving in Junior ranks
Likes
Favorite Track: Dallas Karting Complex
Favorite Motorsport: Indy Car and F1
Favorite Karting Driver: Greg Welch
Favorite Professional Driver: Dale Jr.
Favorite Movie: Fast & Furious 5
Favorite Actor/Actress: Josh Duhamel
Favorite Music/Group: Lincoln Park
Favorite Vacation/Activity Spot: Maui, Hawaii
Favorite Food: Pizza
The Real Deal
What do you do when not at the track? Hanging with friends & Xbox
What are your goals outside of karting? Join the military
What type of street car do you drive? N/A
What type of street car would you like to drive? Maserati
What are your pet peeves or things that irritate you? Messy people & places
What is your favorite aspect about racing in the Rotax Max Challenge program? Traveling to new tracks
GoRotax.com Driver of the Month Presented by eKartingNews.com
August 2012 - Daniel Formal
 | GoRotax.com Driver of the Month - August 2012 - Daniel Formal
(Photo: Ken Johnson - studio52.us) |
Bio
Born: December 24, 1995
Hometown: Orlando, Florida
Parents: Donald & Monica
Siblings: James, Sabrina
Height/Weight: 6’2” / 177 lbs.
Education: Graduated this year
Job: Driver coach and racing mechanic
Racing Resume
Chassis: Tony Kart
Engine Service Center: DDF Racing Engines
Sponsors: Tony Kart, Advanced Karting, Sargeant Motorsports, Polen Designs, Samsung Brazil
United States Rotax Max Challenge Home Series: North Florida
Years Karting: 10
How did you get started in karting? My dad raced years before I was born
What has been the high point in your racing career? Probably the three national championships and 5th in the world!
What are your goals in racing? I would love to race touring cars
In a few words, how would you describe your driving style? Smooth, patient, different
2011 Accomplishments: 2nd in the FWT, South Florida champion in Rotax Sr, EKN Driver Rankings - 3rd place, SuperNats - 2nd place - TaG Sr, Red Bull Kart Fight karting division champion
Likes
Favorite Track: Ugento Italy
Favorite form of professional motorsports: Formal 1
Favorite karting driver: NA
Favorite professional driver: Hamilton
Favorite website: Danielformal.com
Favorite movie: Driven
Favorite actor/actress: Will smith
Favorite music/group: The wanted
Favorite vacation/activity spot: Spearfishing Bahamas
Favorite Food: Fish
The Real Deal
What do you do when not at the track? Spearfishing, gym
What are your goals outside of karting? To make it to Rolex Sport Car Series
What type of street car do you drive? Subaru sti 440hp HAHAHAHAH
What type of street car would you like to drive? Toyota supra
What are your pet peeves or things that irritate you? People shouting
What is your favorite aspect about racing in the Rotax Max Challenge program? The competition is very competitive and quite hard |
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