Erickson’s Maiden UK Victory

July 20, 2009

AMSF International Rising Star Daniel Erickson has taken his maiden victory in Round 13 of the MSA Formula Ford Championship of Great Britain at Donington Park over the weekend. Erickson led every lap of the race to win by a comfortable margin, having qualified his Australian built Spectrum chassis on pole position earlier in the day. The former CAMS Rising Ster from Orangeville, Sydney also secured pole position for round 14.

It was a timely result for Erickson, coming just a week after his family, friends and supporters had participated in a dinner and auction to raise funds to allow him to continue his UK racing campaign.
“I am so pleased to be able to secure pole position and the win today,” said an ecstatic Erickson after the race. “This is the best way I know to thank everyone who has supported me,” Erickson said.

My family, the AMSF, Borland Racing and Spectrum cars, Kevin Mills Racing and my friends back home who have provided funds and ongoing encouragement,” he said. “It’s even better that my team mates were right up there with me to showcase how good the KMR team and Spectrum chassis are. We’re a small, close team and I don’t think anyone in pit lane works harder than our guys,” Erickson said.

Round 14 of the Championship was a far more torrid affair, with a lead bunch of six cars fighting for most of the race. On the 11th lap, Erickson crossed the line five abreast with his rivals. After being shuffled back in the pack, he was able to fight back to 3rd at the finish and record another strong podium finish.

After the weekend, Erickson has moved into sixth position for the Championship race.

The next outing is at the famous Silverstone Circuit on the weekend of 15 and 16 August.

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