8 April 2013

Novice wins 'Become A Racing Driver' competition

Novice racer Stephen O'Keeffe was presented with the opportunity to fulfil his Motor Racing Dreams at Mondello Park last weekend, as he was announced as the winner fo the 2013 Mondello Park and Sheane Cars sponsored 'Become A Racing Driver' Competition.

The Corkman can now look forward to racing in the Irish Formula Sheane Championship this year with all costs covered.

31 year old O'Keefe became the third winner of the competition following in the footsteps of Mayo's Sean Hynes and Bray's Timmy Swail. The prize is valued at over €15,000 and will provide him with everything he needs to go motor racing including coaching, all testing and entry fees, use of a Formula Sheane race car supplied and maintained by the Sheane Factory in Wicklow, all running costs and a fulls et of racewear to keep, courtesy of Murray Motorsport.

The next Stage for Stephen will be a test day at Mondello Park before tackling his first race weekend at Bishopscourt, Co Down in May.