Visma Software Ltd. are proud to be a major software supplier to www.MotorSportVision.com owner of the highly prestigious 2008 season Formula Palmer Audi Championship, www.formula-palmer-audi.com teaming up with the leading UK motor racing series, which was the brainchild of ex F1 driver Jonathan Palmer. This is the series which gives young talent a serious, affordable platform on which to demonstrate their ability and develop their racecraft. Recognised throughout the world as one of the most competitive and respected championship series, it has been the platform which launched a whole generation of drivers who now practise their craft all over the world. It was FPA which, for example, launched Justin Wilson on the road to his time at Jaguar F1 and Champ Car series in the USA where he is now the lead driver for the legendary Newman-Hass team.
The 2008 Formula Palmer Audi Championship programme is now complete
The 2008 Formula Palmer Audi Championship
grid is looking competitive ahead of the start of the first race in
April and as well as some familiar names, there are some exciting new
faces. Entries for the series are still welcome at
www.formula-palmer-audi.com.
Last year's fourth-placed driver in the FPA Championship, Jack Clarke
will be back to bid for the series title as well as other promising
drivers from 2007, Jolyon Palmer, Alex Brundle and Emma Selway.
Newcomers to the series include Alicante-based William Zollo and Antonio
Carrozza from Luton. Antonio is not only new to FPA but also to racing
cars: "I raced Karts when I was younger but this is the first track
racing I have ever done. I have only driven on one of the circuits that
FPA visits, Silverstone, when I took part in an intensive five-day race
school. But I am looking forward to the season and it's going to be a
big learning year."
17 year old William Zollo who raced in Formula Ford 1600 last year will
be moving to the UK from Spain to start his FPA career: "I know that I
will be against drivers who raced in FPA last year but I don't think I
will be at a disadvantage. I have raced at every circuit we go to apart
from Spa and I have tested an FPA car recently, it was extremely nice to
drive and I cant wait to get into the racing."
Two sons of ex-Formula One drivers are back in FPA for 2008, both of
them keen to make an impression on the Championship in their second
year. Series Director, Jonathan Palmer's son Jolyon can't wait to get
back on the grid: "My aim is to win as many races as possible and keep
consistent throughout the year. I have learnt that it sometimes better
to come home safe with the points rather than go for glory."
Alex Brundle, son of Martin, is feeling particularly confident: "2008
will be very competitive in Formula Palmer Audi, but I feel that I've
got the measure of most of the drivers. Last year was a steep learning
curve for me as it was my first season in FPA, but now I feel much more
settled in the car and my confidence has grown. It's a great calendar
this year - I'm looking forward to the season!"
Entering its 11th year, the 2008 FPA season has been condensed into 8
rounds, including support races for prestigious events such as the A1GP
World Cup of Motorsport, DTM and the World Touring Car Championship. The
series will also visit two current Formula One circuits; Silverstone and
the recent addition of Belgian F1 circuit, Spa Francorchamps, so the
scene is set for a thrilling years racing ahead for all the drivers.
The first race is on 12/13 April at Donington Park.
This series has earned a superb international reputation over the past 6 seasons for providing the best value in world motorsport. The newly updated Audi Turbo engines which have 300 DIN (bhp) on tap with 360 bhp available in 8 x 6sec bursts and huge grip from the composite wings, wide tyres and improved aerodynamics, making the exhilaration of driving these cars totally unrivalled.
Visma Business is a key component of MSV's business. Visma Software provides a total Sales Operations Management system to the MSV Group through it's flagship Visma Business system. The system allows the MSV team to view events and availability across all the MSV circuits. (See Case studies). Like FPA we believe that Visma software, with it's ground-breaking "Vismagination" - human design software technology, is unrivalled in the power, function, and sheer value for money.
Follow the series over the summer at www.formula-palmer-audi.com.