Things have been a touch slow recently however we are now ready for some progress. Doodleco Motorsports is pleased to introduce our new driver candidate Kenny Baldwin Jr. Kenny has experience as a sim racer and is highly motivated to compete alongside us in Denmark for the GTR24h.
With this news, we are able to confirm that the team has the minimum number of members to enter the race and assuming qualification is successful we will be in Denmark in October.
At this point we would like to let people know that we are preparing some exciting news which will be made public very soon so watch this space.
Thursday, 30 May 2013
Monday, 11 March 2013
Post Race - 12hrs of Sebring
The season has officially kicked off for Doodleco Motorsport with the 12hrs of Sebring on Saturday. This is the first championship entry for the team and expectations were low but through a mixture of consistent driving and a great performance by last minute entry, Joito05, the Doodleco Acura came across the line in 13th position.
After a messy start to the race due to the leader clearing off on the formation lap, Tango Wh1skey held position and claimed his first victim when passing slow traffic. After being held up, the Lola Mazda which was ahead of Tango made an error trying to pass a Ford GT on the inside of a corner. Tango took the opportunity to follow the Mazda through but as he got on the power the Mazda appeared to back off causing Tango to nudge the Mazda into a spin, taking position in the process.
After the first driver change there was contact once again with the Mazda who ran wide through Turn 17 and then had a bad entry into turn 1. The Doodleco car made a move on the outside and had the position but the Mazda failed to back off into the chicane and ended up facing the wrong way for the second time, but now suffering damage.
Approaching the halfway point in the race, it was clear that the car was starting to settle in and was setting new personal best times. With more cars pulling into the pits with technical problems, Doodleco was working up into the top 15. Shortly before the 7 hour mark however, disaster struck as Tango Wh1skey locked up into the hairpin, slamming into a Viper and causing major damage to the bodywork of both cars. After a slow crawl back to the pits it was obvious that the engineers had some work to do but only one hour later the car was back and in the hands of Joito05. The delay had cost the team most of its hard work and was sitting 33rd overall with just 4 hours remaining.
Joito05 stormed back through the GTE cars, pushing hard to make up for the time lost. His effort was not wasted as the flag dropped with Doodleco Motorsport sitting in 13th position, ahead of all the GTEs.
With such a performance we thank Joito05 and announce that it would be our privilege for him to return with the team at Le Mans in June. In the mean time we will be testing and developing the car ready for round two of the TORA Endurance Championship.
After a messy start to the race due to the leader clearing off on the formation lap, Tango Wh1skey held position and claimed his first victim when passing slow traffic. After being held up, the Lola Mazda which was ahead of Tango made an error trying to pass a Ford GT on the inside of a corner. Tango took the opportunity to follow the Mazda through but as he got on the power the Mazda appeared to back off causing Tango to nudge the Mazda into a spin, taking position in the process.
After the first driver change there was contact once again with the Mazda who ran wide through Turn 17 and then had a bad entry into turn 1. The Doodleco car made a move on the outside and had the position but the Mazda failed to back off into the chicane and ended up facing the wrong way for the second time, but now suffering damage.
Approaching the halfway point in the race, it was clear that the car was starting to settle in and was setting new personal best times. With more cars pulling into the pits with technical problems, Doodleco was working up into the top 15. Shortly before the 7 hour mark however, disaster struck as Tango Wh1skey locked up into the hairpin, slamming into a Viper and causing major damage to the bodywork of both cars. After a slow crawl back to the pits it was obvious that the engineers had some work to do but only one hour later the car was back and in the hands of Joito05. The delay had cost the team most of its hard work and was sitting 33rd overall with just 4 hours remaining.
Joito05 stormed back through the GTE cars, pushing hard to make up for the time lost. His effort was not wasted as the flag dropped with Doodleco Motorsport sitting in 13th position, ahead of all the GTEs.
With such a performance we thank Joito05 and announce that it would be our privilege for him to return with the team at Le Mans in June. In the mean time we will be testing and developing the car ready for round two of the TORA Endurance Championship.
Monday, 4 March 2013
TORA Endurance Championship - Sebring 12hrs
Doodleco Motorsport is set to debut in the TORA Endurance Championship this weekend with the season opener, 12hrs of Sebring.
Using the Acura ARX-01b, the team hopes to remain consistant and trouble free for the season which should lead to some strong performances. The aims of this year are to finish with as few problems as possible whilst learning how to perform better in the future. Pre-season testing has already outlined that Doodleco is likely to sit at the back of the field however this doesn't deter the team's spirit.
The 2013 championship will consist of 5 races, starting this weekend with the 12hrs of Sebring. Round two will be at the end of June, the Le Mans 24hrs. After Le Mans the team will be looking to prepare a GT car for the second half of the season. Currently the third round is to be confirmed but rounds 4 (Britcar 12hrs at Silverstone) and 5 (Nurburgring 24hrs) will be GT and Production races.
Using the Acura ARX-01b, the team hopes to remain consistant and trouble free for the season which should lead to some strong performances. The aims of this year are to finish with as few problems as possible whilst learning how to perform better in the future. Pre-season testing has already outlined that Doodleco is likely to sit at the back of the field however this doesn't deter the team's spirit.
The 2013 championship will consist of 5 races, starting this weekend with the 12hrs of Sebring. Round two will be at the end of June, the Le Mans 24hrs. After Le Mans the team will be looking to prepare a GT car for the second half of the season. Currently the third round is to be confirmed but rounds 4 (Britcar 12hrs at Silverstone) and 5 (Nurburgring 24hrs) will be GT and Production races.
Doodleco Motorsport Supports Help for Heroes
In recent years, motorsport has become increasingly linked
with assisting injured military personnel and their families. Both Mission
Motorsport and Race 2 Recovery compete with the support of Help for Heroes, and
now Doodleco Motorsport has joined them in the virtual world.
Help for Heroes was set up in 2007 to provide direct,
practical support to wounded injured and sick Service personnel and their
families. To date, H4H has funded a variety of projects including the £8m
Rehabilitation Complex at Headley Court, a new £3.5m treatment centre for
Combat Stress, adaptive adventure training through the Battle Back programme
and the creation of a £6m Quick Reaction Fund to support individuals in need.
As a member of the UK Armed Services, I am keen to promote
this good cause. For this reason, Doodleco Motorsport has partnered up with H4H
with the goal of receiving donations and sponsorship to compete in the 2013
GTR24h in October. Throughout the year, we will have an online page that people
can donate directly to the team with all proceeds going to H4H. To add to this,
we will be bringing some collection tins to Denmark and some H4H wrist bands
and posters so people can give a small donation to us personally if they so
wish.
I must stress that this charity does not go towards funding
the military, it is just about helping those who need support. I ask that you
do not let personal feelings towards armed conflict prevent you from seeing the
benefits that H4H provides.
Anyone wishing to sponsor us please do so by going to this
address...
I thank you all for your support.
Thursday, 21 February 2013
GTR24h Press Announcement
After some positive results dipping our toes in the water in 2012, Doodleco Motorsport now aim to compete in major events as a full time team. For this reason, it gives me great pleasure to officially announce that Doodleco Motorsport will enter the GTR24h in Denmark in October.
The race will take place around the Le Mans circuit and consist of a mixture of GTE and LMP cars. With preparations now in full swing, more news will be available shortly.
The race will take place around the Le Mans circuit and consist of a mixture of GTE and LMP cars. With preparations now in full swing, more news will be available shortly.
Friday, 11 January 2013
2013 Press Announcement
Doodleco Motorsport would like to wish everyone a very happy new year. In 2012, we made a start in the world of online racing and have so far made some great friends in the TORA community. After one of our driver's took part in the Britcar 24hrs back in September, the team has officially become part of the Clean Racers Association (CRA).
It is with great pleasure that Doodleco Motorsport will continue running alongside CRA over the course of 2013, hopefully strengthening ties for other events later on.
The team has been working hard over the Christmas break to look at options for 2013 and we believe that our goals are big, but realistic.
Firstly, Doodleco Motorsports will be making a full championship entry to the TORA Endurance Championship. So far, a car for the 12hrs of Sebring and the Le Mans 24hrs has been chosen. For these two rounds the team will be driving an Acura ARX02-A, using a three driver line-up. So far other rounds are to be confirmed but there are considerations for a Ford GT, Jaguar XKR or a Mazda MX5. These are options for the Britcar 24hrs at Silverstone and the Nurburgring.
Unfortunately, these races will be subject to the replacement of some technical equipment which has failed over the holiday. Due to lack of funding, this is a major issue that we are currently unable to resolve.
Our second announcement is the plan to enter the GTR 24hr race in Denmark. This race will place using a LAN connection around Circuit de la Sarthe in October. The car of choice will be a Lola B12/80. Initial testing has shown that there is potential for a top 5 finish in the prototype class. This event will be the highlight of the year and we hope to obtain some sponsorship deal which are to be announced at a later date. In the meantime, the team is planning on taking three drivers to Denmark and a further two or three engineers to assist and provide radio during the race.
You can see that Doodleco Motorsport has a big year lined up and we hope you can follow us throughout. Remember, we are always looking to expand so feel free to drop us a line on our Facebook page... http://www.facebook.com/DoodlecoMotorsport
It is with great pleasure that Doodleco Motorsport will continue running alongside CRA over the course of 2013, hopefully strengthening ties for other events later on.
The team has been working hard over the Christmas break to look at options for 2013 and we believe that our goals are big, but realistic.
Firstly, Doodleco Motorsports will be making a full championship entry to the TORA Endurance Championship. So far, a car for the 12hrs of Sebring and the Le Mans 24hrs has been chosen. For these two rounds the team will be driving an Acura ARX02-A, using a three driver line-up. So far other rounds are to be confirmed but there are considerations for a Ford GT, Jaguar XKR or a Mazda MX5. These are options for the Britcar 24hrs at Silverstone and the Nurburgring.
Unfortunately, these races will be subject to the replacement of some technical equipment which has failed over the holiday. Due to lack of funding, this is a major issue that we are currently unable to resolve.
Our second announcement is the plan to enter the GTR 24hr race in Denmark. This race will place using a LAN connection around Circuit de la Sarthe in October. The car of choice will be a Lola B12/80. Initial testing has shown that there is potential for a top 5 finish in the prototype class. This event will be the highlight of the year and we hope to obtain some sponsorship deal which are to be announced at a later date. In the meantime, the team is planning on taking three drivers to Denmark and a further two or three engineers to assist and provide radio during the race.
You can see that Doodleco Motorsport has a big year lined up and we hope you can follow us throughout. Remember, we are always looking to expand so feel free to drop us a line on our Facebook page... http://www.facebook.com/DoodlecoMotorsport
Friday, 21 December 2012
Doodleco Takes Podium in Debut Race
First of all, Doodleco Motorsports would like to apologise for this very late review of the 1000km of Camino. Technical difficulties have prevented us from writing up a report before now. Better late than never though right?
Doodleco Motorsports made its debut appearance at the twisty mountain circuit of Camino in Spain as part of the 1000km V8 Supercars race, alongside the Clean Racers Association which provided Doodleco with a second driver for the weekend.
The first half of the race driven by Carl Ridge (FOOKPIG). Carl had to fight hard to stay in the fight but kept it together to complete his stint in 4th position. At the midway point Carl brought the car into the pits for a driver change, handing over to Steve Garfoot (Tango Wh1skey).
The leaders were starting to pull away from the Doodleco car at this point and so it became a battle to catch CRA Shell V-Power driver, Losing Shark. Losing Shark had a comfortable lead of around 8 miles however Shark was appeared to be having trouble and was driving about 5-10 sec/lap slower than Garfoot.
With just over an hour remaining in the race, the CRA Shell V-Power Ford was in sight but still a lap ahead. It was crucial to make the pass back onto the same lap quickly to remain within reach of a podium. As Garfoot got close it became clear that Shark was not going to leave a space and was blocking every attempt to pass. A few laps into the battle Garfoot got a great run out of Tag Heuer corner and went up the inside of Shark into the Stadium, clipping the grass on the apex to avoid a collision. Doodleco Motorsports was now within a lap of a podium but less than a lap later disaster struck as Steve lost control through The Chase and ran wide onto the grass giving back the position once again.
The fight kicked off for round two. Shark was defending hard while Garfoot took every possible chance to try and force the Ford into an error. More laps drifted away but a potential opportunity was developing. Watching Shark's line, it was noted that he always entered Spoon Bend early and drifted wide for the exit. As the two cars went into Spoon Bend, Garfoot kept out wide and threw the car into the corner to take the position on the inside but as Shark moved back left to take the next corner both cars were side by side. Contact was made, causing bodywork damage to both cars. Shark lost control and spun while Garfoot managed to slide out of the corner and carry on.
With 30mins wasted during the battle with Losing Shark, red mist set in and the Doodleco Motorsports team was praying for a miricle. Someone was listening to those prayers and in the closing stages of the race the leader retired with technical issues, promoting Doodleco into 3rd. As the new leader, Morphader, started his final lap, Losing Shark was less than half a mile ahead but time had run out.
Doodleco Motorsports went into the Camino 1000km with hopes of impressing but never expected to grab a podium position. This was a great race and we want to thank all who were involved.
"This race has given us a true taste of online racing and we know that we are not going to be challenging for wins just yet but there is hope. I believe this race is the start of something which could develop and eventually, the results will be there to support us. The team will now go back to HQ in the UK and look towards 2013 options, perhaps a full championship entry? Anything could happen!"
Doodleco Motorsports made its debut appearance at the twisty mountain circuit of Camino in Spain as part of the 1000km V8 Supercars race, alongside the Clean Racers Association which provided Doodleco with a second driver for the weekend.
The first half of the race driven by Carl Ridge (FOOKPIG). Carl had to fight hard to stay in the fight but kept it together to complete his stint in 4th position. At the midway point Carl brought the car into the pits for a driver change, handing over to Steve Garfoot (Tango Wh1skey).
The leaders were starting to pull away from the Doodleco car at this point and so it became a battle to catch CRA Shell V-Power driver, Losing Shark. Losing Shark had a comfortable lead of around 8 miles however Shark was appeared to be having trouble and was driving about 5-10 sec/lap slower than Garfoot.
With just over an hour remaining in the race, the CRA Shell V-Power Ford was in sight but still a lap ahead. It was crucial to make the pass back onto the same lap quickly to remain within reach of a podium. As Garfoot got close it became clear that Shark was not going to leave a space and was blocking every attempt to pass. A few laps into the battle Garfoot got a great run out of Tag Heuer corner and went up the inside of Shark into the Stadium, clipping the grass on the apex to avoid a collision. Doodleco Motorsports was now within a lap of a podium but less than a lap later disaster struck as Steve lost control through The Chase and ran wide onto the grass giving back the position once again.
The fight kicked off for round two. Shark was defending hard while Garfoot took every possible chance to try and force the Ford into an error. More laps drifted away but a potential opportunity was developing. Watching Shark's line, it was noted that he always entered Spoon Bend early and drifted wide for the exit. As the two cars went into Spoon Bend, Garfoot kept out wide and threw the car into the corner to take the position on the inside but as Shark moved back left to take the next corner both cars were side by side. Contact was made, causing bodywork damage to both cars. Shark lost control and spun while Garfoot managed to slide out of the corner and carry on.
Doodleco Motorsports went into the Camino 1000km with hopes of impressing but never expected to grab a podium position. This was a great race and we want to thank all who were involved.
"This race has given us a true taste of online racing and we know that we are not going to be challenging for wins just yet but there is hope. I believe this race is the start of something which could develop and eventually, the results will be there to support us. The team will now go back to HQ in the UK and look towards 2013 options, perhaps a full championship entry? Anything could happen!"
- S. Garfoot, Doodleco Motorsports, Team Manager/ Driver
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