Robert Gattereder, General Manager, Porsche Brighton and Chief Executive Officer of Preston Motors Group thanked PCV members for being such excellent ambassadors for the Porsche brand. Melanie Treloar Vice President and Social Committee member introduced special guests Courtney Prince, Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge Driver and Carter Fox 944, Challenge Driver and provided members with details of both their career backgrounds and achievements. Courtney Prince Courtney’s love of racing began at the age of five with Go Karting then at fifteen she joined team Sonic Motor Racing Services, and raced a Formula Ford (open wheeler). Courtney then pursued the opportunity to race in the Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge and achieved the following results: - 2021 Philip Island 3rd place. (held the lead position most of the race in rain on a heavy track!) - 2021 Sydney Motorsport Park, 5th place (limited experience on circuit.)
years in the PCV motorsport competition PCV member, keenly followed the Porsche Le Mans, ‘The Green Hell’ also the 1980’s Transaxle era. Focused on racing in the Porsche 944 Challenge Series, Carter steadily saved and in 2021 purchased his 944 transaxle. However, disaster struck, and four months before his first race scheduled at Sandown, February this year, Carter was hit by a car and he suffered a badly broken lower leg. Luckily, he sufficiently recovered to compete at finishing 11th place! At the March race at Winton Carter finished 8th in his the car due to a head gasket problem. Carter wishes to thank the following people who have contributed to fulfilling his motorsport ambitions: Pike Peters and Porsche Centre Brighton for their generous sponsorship that provides mechanical assistance and network opportunities. Parents: Ian, Janine Carter; Mechanic: Andrew Wilson and members of the Porsche 944 Challenge Club: President Mark Taubitz and Les Lindenberg. https://944challenge.com
- 2022 (May) Motorsport Park, 3rd place Round 1 in Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge
Motorsport is an expensive sport and Courtney is very grateful to have the sponsorship of the Porsche Centre Brighton that generously
Feedback Survey Monkey Catering: ‘Although the quality of food was very good, some people went home very hungry given there was limited offered unless you were on a main thoroughfare.’ ‘This was my first function with PCV. I felt very included and was made to feel very welcome I had a lovely evening. Thankyou.’ ‘Catering was spot on, thank you. Moderate sensible range of drinks and lots of conversation. Well done!’ ‘Great evening and great location good distraction with SIM racing!’
Courtney has developed skills with the ability to drive the car hard and fast; pushes hard on the track, avoids errors and keeps focus to stay on the pace! When not racing Courtney is busy working in the family business; providing driver training for Mercedes Benz, and proactive in FIA ‘Girls on Track’ that give support to young women wishing to pursue career pathways in motorsport. She is a volunteer for ‘Women Who Race’ (sponsored by Porsche Centre Brighton) and on their track days assists as an instructor.
Tracey Lofthause, Sue Connell,Geoff Connell Stephen Lofthouse (Social Committee)
‘Unfortunately the P.A. was lacklustre as we couldn’t hear the presenter.”
Carter Fox Simulator Results SEAT TIMES Courtney Prince 1.11.229 Cameron 1.11.366 Adam de Guara 1.11.966 Ia Lim 1.12.141 Kurtis 1.12.262 Mustapha 1.13.056 Mark Horton Andrews 1.13.352 Daniel Laskowski 1.13.461 Noah 1.36.667 Raymond 1.13.985 Jan Jinadasa 1.14.041 Mike Moon 1.14.396 Pike Peters 1.15.060
Jenatte Sampson, Alf Carrigan, Margot Templer, Gay Carrigan
PCV wish to thank the following Courtney Prince with Seat Times provides mechanical assistance. Carter Fox Porsche 944, Carter attributes his passion for racing when aged four, his father introduced him to Go Karting that soon became a hobby that soon led to a passion for motorsport track racing! ‘Porsche passion’ was in the family DNA. Carter’s father, Ian (a PCV member raced for many
Host: Pike Peters, Porsche Centre Brighton, Marketing Business Partner.
Melanie Treloar Astrid Diercks
Social Committee members: Alison Belot, Geoffrey Mould, Greg Burns, Stephen Lofthouse Special Thanks: Astrid Diercks, PCV member who volunteered assistance with photo caption-taking PCV Wishes To Thank Nillimbik Cellars -- Sponsors Since 2006--
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