Feb
18
Dan Cammish: Hello from down under!
Hello again and welcome to my first blog of the 2010 season. After a great first season in British Formula Ford in 2009 where I comfortably won the Scholarship class and finished 6th Overall we decided it would be best for me to stick around in 2010 and race for the Overall Championship crown. The next decision was choosing a team, a decision that was not taken lightly. After months of head scratching we felt that a second year with the Kevin Mills Racing squad was my best option. After my recent visit to Australia to meet the Spectrum Manufacturer Borland Racing Developments I’m sure we have made the right decision. With a new car in 2010 the Spectrum 012, I believe I will have a car to match the Mygale and hopefully carry me to many wins along the way, if not the title.
It was decided my best option for some pre-season testing was to fly to Australia and get some warm weather mileage under my belt with the new Dunlop tyre. I did five days while I was there at three different tracks and there was no shortage of laps. With only a few cars, if any at times on track I had no distractions as we put new development parts to the test. I was very impressed with the Borland team and their desire to win in 2010. Their commitment to me and to winning is a key reason why I wanted to stay at Kevin Mills. The Dunlop tyre was better than I expected, not that I was expecting it to be bad, it was just very impressive whether new or old. With lap times considerably more consistent than the outgoing Avon.
Its difficult to judge our performance in Australia, the only data we had was from a year earlier on the Avon tire and we were faster at every track. But until we get to Oulton Park for the first race of the season we won’t know how good any team really is. But I am confident in the way the car reacted to the tire that we will have a stronger car than in 2009 which is very encouraging. I feel very motivated for the coming season and I believe as always it will be a very closely fought affair.
For now though I have a Dinner Suit to buy as on Saturday I have the BRSCC awards evening where I will collect my Scholarship trophy. Something I have been waiting a while to get my hands on, I hope this time next year I will be preparing to collect the Championship trophy.
I look forward to bringing you updated blogs throughout the season and if you happen to be at any Ford meetings this year please come say hello. The first round of the season will take place at Oulton Park over the Easter Weekend. I hope to see you there.