KELLY RACING TESTS 15-YEAR-OLD KIWI MITCH EVANS IN V8 SUPERCAR
Kelly Racing has continued its commitment to young drivers by testing
15-year-old New Zealander Mitch Evans at Winton Motor Raceway in rural
Victoria today.
Evans drove his first laps in a 640-horsepower V8 Supercar aboard the #16
Hi-Tec Oils Holden Commodore under the watchful eye of team leaders Todd and
Rick Kelly.
Evans finished second in the 2009 Australian Formula Ford Championship and
became the youngest race winner in series history. He also claimed the
prestigious Rookie of the Year honours.
David Sera, who yesterday won his 10th Australian karting title, also tested
today, along with noted Fujitsu V8 Supercar front-runner David Russell.
"All the guys did a tremendous job today and exceeded my expectations," said
Todd Kelly.
"I've noticed Mitch's performances in Formula Ford this season and for such
a young guy he's very impressive.
"He has to return back to New Zealand as he's got some school exams this
week - you don't hear that from a racing driver very often.
"Seeing a guy so young thrown in the deep end at his first V8 test reminds
me of when Rick and I started off in this sport, so it was a really
enjoyable day for us from that perspective."
-credit: kellyracing.com
