In this edition:     General Manager’s Report     Vale Frank Gardner     Pye’s Maiden Win     CAMS Rising Star Prepare for Phillip Island     AMSF International Rising Star Update     Register for the AMSF Fitness Camp     2009 AMSF Victorian Drive Day     Get Involved

General Manager’s Report

Welcome to the September edition of Foundation Focus. It is with great pleasure that I begin this edition of Foundation Focus with the fantastic results of drivers associated with the Australian Motor Sport Foundation (AMSF). On behalf of the AMSF and all associated, I would firstly like to congratulate AMSF Patron Mark Webber on his first victory in the FIA Formula 1™ World Championship. Mark drove a near perfect race to take the chequered flag in the recent German Grand Prix; and in doing so made all of Australia proud. Seemingly kick-starting his 2009 Championship hopes, Mark now sits in fourth position in the Drivers Championship with five rounds remaining in the season. Everyone associated with the AMSF and the Australian motor sport community wishes Mark all the best in the remaining rounds of the season in his title aspirations.

Remaining overseas, AMSF past funded drivers Will Power, James Davison and Daniel Ricciardo have all enjoyed victories in their respective categories. On the national front, it is pleasing to see the continued success of past funded drivers competing in the V8 Supercar Championship Series. Sitting second in the championship, Will Davison is having a great season; with James Courtney recently winning the inaugural race in Townsville. These outstanding results demonstrate the ability of the AMSF to assist talented young Australian drivers in their pursuit for national and international success.

AMSF International Rising Star Daniel Erickson and CAMS Rising Star Scott Pye have both enjoyed maiden victories in the British Formula Ford and Australian Formula Ford Championship’s respectively. In this edition of Foundation Focus you will find detailed stories on how both victories were achieved and the build up to the season ending rounds.

To ensure the AMSF is able to assist our drivers reach their full potential and continue the outstanding results on both the national and international motor sport stage, the AMSF needs your support to continue the level of support that is required to foster and harness the abilities of our talented young Australian drivers. As you will see the AMSF have upcoming events and activities to get involved in to support and assist the Foundation. I encourage you to get involved and ensure that the AMSF can continue the excellent work and support that our drivers benefit from.

I look forward to reporting to you in our next edition of Foundation Focus about the continued success of AMSF supported drivers both nationally and internationally as we count down to the end of the 2009 season.

In closing, the AMSF and Australian motor sport community was deeply saddened to hear of Frank Gardner’s passing on August 29th 2009. Frank was a testament to motor sport in Australia and many of his legacy’s live on today in Australia and across the world. Our condolences are extended to Frank’s family and friends during this sad time.

Martin Stillman
General Manager

In this edition

Vale Frank Gardner

The Australian Motor Sport Foundation was very saddened to hear the passing of Frank Gardner on Saturday 29th August 2009.
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Pye’s Maiden Win

They say that it takes a lifetime to become an overnight success. Whilst Scott Pye is still only 19 years of age, he has channelled every ounce of effort into succeeding on the track and was recently rewarded with…
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CAMS Rising Star Prepare for Phillip Island

The penultimate round of the Genuine Ford Parts Australian Formula Ford Championship heads to Phillip Island this weekend (September 11-13), with CAMS Rising Star Scott Pye desperate to keep in touch with…
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AMSF International Rising Star Update

As Europe enters the second half of the 2009 season, AMSF International Rising Stars Molly Taylor and Daniel Erickson are looking to finish off their respective season campaigns in style.
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Register for the AMSF Fitness Camp

Following the success of the AMSF Fitness Camp in July, the AMSF have opened up registrations for the second camp that will give you the competitive edge in 2010 and beyond.
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2009 AMSF Victorian Drive Day

The AMSF, in conjunction with John Bowe Driving, are proving a unique opportunity to be a part of an AMSF Drive Day. To be held at Sandown International Raceway, participants are able to bring along their own car and experience the thrill of…
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Get Involved

The existence of the Australian Motor Sport Foundation (AMSF) is reliant on a wide range of donations, the generous support of our Network 10,000 Group and the contribution from corporate partners. Not only does this allows the Foundation to financially support our talented young…
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