Indonesian champion joins Speedcar Series
Former Indonesian Formula 3 champion Moreno Soeprapto is
the latest racer to confirm his participation in the first-ever
Speedcar Series.
The 25-year-old, known as 'Reno', made his racing debut at
the age of 12 in national karting championships, and is now
regarded as one of Indonesia's best drivers, having competed
in various single-seater and touring car series.
Reno will drive the number 14 Speedcar chassis, and will
be officially assigned to a team shortly.
His confirmation as the latest Speedcar driver comes just
days after the championship announced its inaugural calendar,
beginning at the Bahrain International Circuit on November
3, and ending at the Dubai Autodrome on April 12, 2008. Reno's
supporters will be able to see him in action on February 17
next year, when Speedcar visits his 'home' circuit, the Sentul
International Track, Indonesia.
Moreno said: "Competing in Speedcar
is a very exciting opportunity for me. It's a challenging
because there are many big names racing, and some of them
are former F1 drivers. I look forward to competing alongside
them, and increasing the reputation of my country in motorsport.
I cannot wait to race in this championship."
Battistino Pregliasco, Team Manager of Speedcar Series,
added: "With just over 43 days to go until the
green flag drops on our first race, I am delighted that we
can confirm Reno as the latest recruit to the Speedcar Series
roster. His presence as a highly-talented, young Indonesian
driver will help to reinforce our aim of making Speedcar Series
the first internationally-recognised championship with its
roots firmly planted in Asia and the Middle-East. We already
have Ukyo Katayama, a very well known and respected ex-Formula
One driver, plus more racers from the region set to be announced."
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