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Racing MR2s
TCS Racing To Purchase Second Competition
Vehicle
TCS Racing is intending to purchase a second MR2 in
which to compete. The vehicle will be a heavily modified AW11 MR2 purchased from
Jeff Torkington and Lloyd Ives who purpose built it for their own competition
use. This second vehicle negates the need to place a roll cage in our second car
for the time being, and allows all three of our drivers to compete at the same
event without causing a headache for the organisers. In addition, as this car
will be running a 2.0l 3SGE engine we will be able to compete in multiple
classes, increasing our options for competition. We hope to complete the
purchase of the vehicle by early February 2003 This vehicle will primarily be
sponsored by Auckland Software Ltd
Update, the purchase of the MR2 has now been completed See The car when
raced by Jeff and Lloyd here
TCS Racing has three drivers who compete in the
various events we attend. All of our drivers are current members of the Hibiscus Coast Motorsport Club and hold
Clubsport Licenses.
Name: Sean Willmot Name: Troy Willmot Name: Richard Garlick Name: Trevor Willmot Name: Jeff Torkington Name: Lloyd Ives At Pebblebrook May 2004
At Ruakaka
Dunlop Tyres Targa Dash (Road Race/Rally), June 2003, The
TCS Racing team heading out on the Saturday for Scrutineering. From left to right, Troy, Timothy, Sean, Trevor,
with SO863 dressed in the Targa livery.
Make: Toyota
Model: MR2 (AW11)
Year: 1985
Colour: Purple/Silver
Class:
2000cc, Schedule A
Drive System: Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel: Standard 96 or
100 octane unleaded petrol (with Proma fuel additives from our sponsor Triple D Consulting)
Certifications: Current Warrant Of Fitness (WOF) and Registration, Full
certification for race/road use for all mods.
Modifications: 2.0l 3SGE
Engine, Front and Rear Strut Brace, Progressive Rate Springs, Bilstein Shocks,
Modified Venting for Driver and Engine, Roll Cage, Lightened Interior, Remote
Oil Cooler/Filter, K and N Air Filter, Performance Exhaust, Big Brake System
with Pagid pads on front and Mintex pads on rear and adjustable bias, A.C.E Fire
Extinguisher mounted internally, Race Seats, Four Point Harnesses, High
performance paddle clutch.
Comments/Notes: This car was purchased from Jeff
Torkington and Lloyd Ives in February of 2003. They raced it in numerous events
including several Targas, and sold it when they began work on a BMW competition
vehicle. The entire vehicle has been heavily modified including much
strengthening and lightening of the body.
Age Group:
30-40
Occupation: Motoring Magazine Editor (Previously Motoring Writer)
Favourite Car: 2002 Ford Mondeo
Personal Vehicle: Honda Goldwing/Subaru
Legacy
Equipment: FFM Race Helmet ChicaneOveralls
Driving
Qualifications/Experience: Completed a course at the Ford Racing School and has spent
many years as a motoring writer with more track time than our other drivers.
Age Group:
20-30
Occupation: Project Manager
Favourite Car: Early model Mazda MX5
(Miata)
Personal Vehicle: 1992 Mazda MX5
Equipment: TTH Race Helmet Chicane Overalls, OMP Racing Gloves
Driving Qualifications/Experience: Completed a course at the Ford Racing School. See the certificate
here
Comments/Notes: Troy is the founding member of the team and
currently provides the majority of funds used each season. Troy also owns our
current competition vehicle and is the primary person in charge of managing our
website.
Age Group:
20-30
Occupation: Software Developer
Favourite Car: Unknown
Personal
Vehicle: Mitsubishi Lancer GSR
Equipment: TTH Race Helmet ChicaneOveralls
Driving
Qualifications/Experience: (Events with TCS only)
Comments/Notes: TCS Racing
would also like to acknowledge the following team members or associates who
provide assistance and advice:
Occupation: Sales Administrator
Comments/Notes:
Trevor provides a great deal of assistance with work done on our vehicles,
including body and paint work, mechanical work and servicing.
Occupation: Director
Comments/Notes: Jeff is
very familiar with Toyota MR2's having raced one himself and provides a great
deal of information about the car and events which proves invaluable to us.
Occupation: Unknown
Comments/Notes: Lloyd is very
familiar with Toyota MR2's having maintained and driven Jeff's one himself and
provides a great deal of information and advice about the car as well as
providing services such as roll cage installation.
