Team Introduction

November 2009

Dear Drivers, Managers and Parents,
Welcome to Formula BMW Pacific and Atlantic Racing Team.

The step into Formula motorsport is not easy nor is it inexpensive anymore – we all, teams, sponsors, parents, managers and drivers know this well. Atlantic Racing Team came up with a reward, pricing and payment structure without jeopardizing driver development procedures, see below.

Atlantic Racing Team has been in this motorsport “business” for more than two centuries; having competed in karting, Formula Ford, 2000, Renault, GT cars, Indy Lights, and BMW.

We are a Canadian team, based originally in Halifax, Nova Scotia and opened recently our Asian quarters with full office and work shops at the Zhuhai International Race Circuit, 30 minutes from Macau.

This is our second “Asian” year and we all enjoy this fantastic series here.

We consider ourselves as a truly international team as we also race in Canada, the USA and in Europe with the Swiss LO Lista series.

Language problems?
We solved this! There will be always a team member available with Malay, English, French, Cantonese, Philippine and/or German language ability.

We care first and foremost about the wellbeing and advancements of our drivers.

We are adamant about structure and discipline.

Our personnel are active in racing as drivers, be it in sedans, motorbikes or formula cars – they all know what a driver feels and thinks on not-so-perfect-days – and respect the emotional ups and downs of our drivers!

How good are we?
Every team thinks it is the best! We are determined to provide to the driver the best “tools” we can offer.

Success comes in all kind of forms – last year’s driver Gabby Chaves, 14 years old when he started with us, had two podium and a first (of all regular drivers) in the 2008 Macau Grand Prix. This year he became champion in the American Series!

Drivers are not customers to us, they are team members when joining Atlantic Racing Team.

So what can you expect from us if you join our team for 2010?
Hard work and a concentrated effort to do it all for the driver regardless of time of the day (or night ) – your car will be ready, legal and perfect for the next outing.

So, here you are – many new faces and many offers from teams – a word of advice from us – decide early, don’t wait too long.
Whatever team you select to go to - you will need time for private testing and so sooner you are committed the better it is for you and the team.

Do not get trapped in the sole idea of winning the Formula BMW Series! It is more important for your racing future to utilize what FBMW was designed for – a true training ground for aspiring formula and Sports car drivers.

We believe that two years in this FBMW environment is the best for any driver. Just look at the FBMW alumni – Vettel, Schumacher, Rosberg etc, they all spent two years in FBMW.

We wish you all the best in your future racing endeavors, but most of all – have fun and enjoy racing!

Sincerely,

Rolf-Ingo Strackerjan
Team Owner/Manager
Atlantic Racing Team