Most People would suggest that Nigeria doesn't seem to be big on motorsport but there are a few many that would beg to differ.
On Sunday 4th March 2012 a few car racing enthusiasts gathered together to discuss and enlighten each other on the process and benefits of GRC Motorsport’s newly conceptualized project. “Nigeria Racing Eagle”
The event took place at The Docklands Raceway in London and turned out to be more than the hosts initially set out for.
Guest were greeted and seated at 5.30pm after which they where furnished with the idea of the project and the project’s progress so far.
Mr Leke Aderohunmu CEO Ondbox, hosted the occasion and gave the audience his brief overview and general take on the project.
The event took place at The Docklands Raceway in London and turned out to be more than the hosts initially set out for.
Guest were greeted and seated at 5.30pm after which they where furnished with the idea of the project and the project’s progress so far.
Mr Leke Aderohunmu CEO Ondbox, hosted the occasion and gave the audience his brief overview and general take on the project.
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| Leke Aderohunmu CEO Ondbox |
The baton was then handed over to Mr Ribi Adeshokan Team Principal/Owner Nigeria Racing Eagle. He spoke on :
The objectives of the project
The revenue the project will generate for Nigeria and Cross River State in particular
The jobs that the project will create in Nigeria and in England, as Team Nigeria headquarters is in England.
The infrastructural developments, tourist attractions and so much more that the project has to offer.
The revenue the project will generate for Nigeria and Cross River State in particular
The jobs that the project will create in Nigeria and in England, as Team Nigeria headquarters is in England.
The infrastructural developments, tourist attractions and so much more that the project has to offer.
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| Sam Collins |
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| Ovie Iroro |
After Mr Ribi’s speech we heard from the two gentlemen who are set to head the steering wheel for Nigeria Racing Eagle, Mr Sam Collins and Mr Ovie Iroro.
Mr Sam Collins, the number one Nigerian driver currently racing in Euro Nascar; spoke on his journey as a driver and supplied us with an insight into his vast wealth of knowledge in motorsport both on and off the racecourse.
Mr Ovie Iroro, a young Nigerian driver in Formula Renault Season; told us about his love for the sport and how his drive with motor sports began.
Now it was time get technical as Mr Ian Bramwell, an experienced driver and owner of Team FirstAir in formula Renault series, Mr Joe Osborne, high performing United Autosport driver and Mr George Holroyd: Geographics Motorsport livery, supplied us with the technical information, on why the Audi R8 LMS is the best choice for Nigeria Racing Eagle. We were also educated on what it takes to groom and train a driver to competition level and also the basic skills and attributes that the driver must already posses.
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| Ian Bramwell: Driver and owner of Team FirstAir |
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| Joe Osborne: United Autosport driver |
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| George Holroyd: Geographics Motorsport livery |
With theory out of the way, it was time for the group to pick up their jackets and head out onto the race course for a sneak preview of the speed, skill and experience possessed by Sam and Ovie.
It might have been only Go Cart racing but the two drivers used this opportunity to show us their excellent handling and impeccable manoeuvring skills.
In a 20 driver strong race, Ovie and Sam finished in 2nd place 3rd place respectively.
Closing time was networking with drinks and photo opportunities.
Next month sees the arrival of the Nigeria Racing Eagle Audi R8 LMS.
The vehicle will be unveiled in a prestigious uptown London hotel in the presence of executive Nigerian ambassadors, major motorsport players, business to business minds and friends of Nigeria.
Following this the car will be on display in Westfield Shopping Centre, Stratford, London; for a number of days.
Then the car will be carted off to Bransfield for the free for all to see testing.
Nigeria Racing Eagle will be competing in its first official Race at Silverstone UK in June 2012.
To find out more about Racing Eagle, opportunities, events and more; join us here:
http://www.facebook.com/nigeriaracingeagle
Audio broadcast link:
Photos from the event:
Photographs by Chris Waite (Chrisw8 Photography) & Akin Photography
About Team Nigeria GT Series
Team Nigeria (Racing Eagle)
GT Series
Team Nigeria GT Series is an history in the making as it will be the first Nigeria
and Africa Motorsport Team to represent the presence of entire black race at the
world stage of Motorsport.
Team Nigeria will be competing in International GT3 series, a Grand Touring Series
with Audi R8 LMS competing with other prestigious sport cars including McLaren,
Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz, Aston Martin, Ford GT, Porsche and BMW
Team Nigeria GT Series will fly the flag of Nigeria, promoting Nigeria and
Africa’s image to the world and also gives Nigeria a positive international image, as
Nigeria will join the league of elite nations, who use motorsport to showcase and
promote their nation.
Team Nigeria will use drivers whose nationality is Nigerian and has signed up with
United Autosport, a UK based racing team as Official Technical Partner for the team.
Ann-Melody Areola
CEO Vivacity PR
For Racing Eagle
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