The team now shifts its focus back to the Toyo Tires F1600 Championship
BGR Team Grote had high hopes heading into the F1 weekend competing in the Formula Tour 1600 series were they looked to repeat the overall win the team captured in 2011.
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Tag Archive: Brian Graham
Jun 12
The “What Ifs Of Racing” leave BGR Team Grote frustrated in Montreal
Nov 07
Team Canada 2012 report
“Although it was a tough week with unexpected problems, in the end, we were quick” – Garrett Grist
Although the results sheets will not reflect it, 2012 Team Canada Scholarship winner Garrett Grist enjoyed a strong showing at the internationally renowned British Formula Ford Festival, and quite ably displayed the quality of driving talent produced by this country.
The flights are booked, hotel rooms reserved, rental car arranged, and all the details taken care of for the second trip to the Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch.Sep 13
Last chance to impress!!
“Can’t wait for next week to learn who our second Team Canada Scholarship winner is” - Gerry Merz
With the announcement of who will fly the Team Canada Scholarship colors at the Formula Ford Festival a week away, there is one last chance for the drivers to impress the selection committee and sponsors.
Jul 13
Another podium for Lazare in FF1600
Podium finish for Lazare at Summer Classic
Jesse Lazare was back in action at the historic Mt-Tremblant Circuit last weekend at the Summer Classic in his #21 Door Doctor BGR Piper DF5. Once again it was a new track for the 15-year-old, but he came to grips with the tough Mt-Tremblant circuit quicky.
(Flagworld’s Tremblant Summer Classic photo album)
Jul 10
Podium for BGR Team Grote at Mont Tremblant with Lazare.
“What a great weekend for BGR and our driver Jesse Lazare!” – Brian Graham
15 year old Jesse Lazare aboard his Piper DF5/Honda impressed as he made his debut in the Formula Tour 1600 Series this past weekend at the famous Circuit Mont-Tremblant. His first ever laps on the world class track came during the promoters test day on the Thursday. As he had done two weeks prior at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park (Mosport) he quickly came to grips with the high speed facility and was comfortably in the top 10. Marc Bishara had two solid races and continues to learn and set some personal best laps in the process.
(Flagworld’s Tremblant Summer Classic photo album)
Mar 08
BGR Team Grote becomes Canadian dealer for Piper Race Cars
The leading F1600 Team has taken delivery of its first car and expects the second car in just a few weeks.
The reigning OFFC Champions and Rookie of the Year winner in both the OFFC and Quebec based Formula Tour 1600 will field at least two Piper DF5′s this season as well as support any customer owned cars in Canada.
Aug 23
The final 3 candidates for the Team Canada Scholarship have been selected.
Team Canada Scholarship to the festival announces finalists!
With the half-way point of the season now past, the selections have been made, and it was clear that Canada has a great number of young up and coming drivers who could all represent our country well! The 3 finalists will be gathering for an intensive interview process on August 29th, and shortly thereafter, one driver will be selected to be the very first winner of the annual Scholarship. The interviews will take place at Mosport International Raceway, the world renowned track known for producing some of this country’s greatest drivers.
Aug 04
Team Canada Scholarship hopefuls continue to impress
Corporate support flows in!
The search for the first driver to win the inaugural Team Canada Scholarship to the Festival is heating up. For the principals of BGR Sports and Entertainment, (BGR S & E), Gerry Merz, Dave Matkovich, and Brian Graham, founders of Team Canada Scholarship, the task of selecting the driver to represent Canada at the 2011 Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch is in full swing.
Jul 04
More records for BGR Team Grote
As the season starts to get into full swing for the BGR Team Grote squad the records continue to come.
At just 15 years old, Trent Hindman becomes the youngest winner in OFFC history with a debut win during the Vortex 200 weekend. Coming off a fantastic weekend at the Canadian Grand Prix, Hindman, Mikhail Goikhberg, and Kieran Murphy took to the track for the OFFC double header which also featured the 2011 Can Am Cup.
Nov 24
2010 OFFC Season Review
Championship title hadly fought
The 2010 Ontario Formula Ford Championship wrapped up recently with the final rounds at the historic Mosport International Raceway. Proving to be one of the most competitive seasons in memory with both the FFA and FFB championships only decided in the last laps of the season.