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Brendan O'Brien
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Robertstown, Co. Kildare
Motorsports, cycling, building & flying model aircraft
Mondello Park, 2013
My interest in car racing began after a few years of fun trackdays
In both Mondello and Kirkistown, having no previous racing history, it came as a complete surprise to both myself and family that this hobby would now become the one that is most enjoyed by myself.
Following that, I moved onto experiencing single seater driving at Mondello driving school and it was from this that I decided to purchase a Leastone Formula Vee.
My rookie season began in 2013, where I won my first heat in Bishopscourt. That season ended with me taking 3rd place in the rookie championship.
I managed to get myself another 3rd place in the B championship in 2014 and am hopeful on entering into my 3rd year, to settle in well, with a drive to achieve more podium positions.
Kirkistown
Global service centres.com; Knifeedgefencing.com
Remain as a team member with Leastone, racing my Formula Vee and with good tuition and driving experience, achieve a few podiums throughout this season.
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Des Foley
26
Old Leighlin, Carlow
Crossfit, Sim racing, Guitar
GT Academy 2012 European Final
Prior to the 2015 season I have taken part in 2 races – one at GT Academy in 2012 at Silverstone and the Fiesta 6 Hour Endurance race at Mondello in late 2014.
My background in racing is almost entirely virtual. In 2011 I was the fastest Gran Turismo player in Ireland and also ranked in the UK Top 20. In 2012 I became the No.1 Gran Turismo player in UK & Ireland and in turn competed in the European GT Academy race camp final at Silverstone after just a week of real track experience.
I hold an A license in iRacing, with a current iRating of 4781.
Mount Panorama
MGB Associates
To win the Finol Star of Tomorrow championship and contest for National class race wins, once I get more familiar with the car and tracks we’ll be racing on.
Photography, Videography and editing is my bread and butter
I work for Murphy Prototypes, an Irish owned LMP2 team competing in European Le Mans Series.
In 2013 I was the first winner of the ‘Budweiser Dream Job’ competition.
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Colm Blackburn
24
Dublin
Football, Boxing (and Motorsport of course)
Mondello Park, July 2011
Nominated for Motorsport Ireland Young Racing Driver of the Year 2013. Dunlop Formula Vee Champion 2013
Bishopscourt
TBA
To win the Formula Vee National Championship