Driver Database News

Natalie raced in her 100th main in June in Quincy, IL. She has more than 270 finishes now (qualifying races, prefinal races etc).

Fittingly, it was her first time in a shifter kart. It took her a couple tries to get the standing start clutch brake gas gear thing in the right sequence, but in the main she got it right. She had good lap times and now will work on consistency and driving mechanics. The shifter kart is a very different style of racing. She was very excited at how well the main went. It was a great weekend and a new beginning with many great challenges to come.

To celebrate, a week later family and friends met up at 75TH Street Brewery in Kansas City and surprised Natalie with a little party. On display table was some racing memorabilia including a few choice trophy’s, her first set of racing shoes from when she was five and a battle scarred nose cone that was a victim at the Super Nationals in Las Vegas last November that everyone signed.

Tony Kart Australia RacePrep Team is ready to tear it up this weekend at the Cooloola Raceway for the 2009 Queensland Titles. Their chargers, Matt and Tyler Greenbury are looking to dominate their classes over the weekend.

Tyler Greenbury has put in some great work this year taking out the Senior Crown in the Leopard Light class at the National Titles earlier this year in Townsville. A great result for him as it was his first competition where he competed under the senior banner. This was also the first time in six years that a debutant senior has secured a national title. Backing up from his Junior National Title in 2007

He also holds steady in the National Pro Rotax Series where each competitor gains points and a rating to go to the World Titles later in the year. 38 countries will be represented at the World Titles which will be held in Egypt. Tyler drives for the Tony Kart Australia RacePrep Team. Tyler at the ripe old age of 16 is really stamping his mark on the senior arena. Tyler will compete in all three premiere classes this weekend, Clubman Light, Leopard Light and Rotax Light. Matt will compete in the Leopard Heavy Class. Matt Greenbury, a seasoned competitor with a wealth of experience returns to the Tony Kart Australia RacePrep Team to compete in the 2009 State Titles. Matt also has an impressive list of titles to his name including 2007 State and National Titles.

Matt placed 2^nd in the 2008 NSW titles in Leopard Heavy and Rotax Heavy. At the 2009 National Titles he was in true contention to take out the title when he was shunted in the back end, he made his way back through the field to eventually take out fourth which in itself was a great result. Matt will certainly have his work cut out for him this weekend in Leopard Heavy with the likes of Kel Treseder and Nathan Mills also suiting up for the titles.

Team RacePrep drivers are amongst many local, state and national champions that will suit up for this weekend’s States Titles. The action will be amazing and the racing will be first class so we hope to see a lot of people along to enjoy the spectacle. The Queensland Titles will be held in Gympie at the Cooloola Raceway this weekend 4^th & 5^th July 2009.

On Sunday Tyler Greenbury added another podium finish to his growing senior resume with a solid 3^rd place in Round 1 of the Rotax Pro Tour held in Newcastle. With over sixty drivers competing in trying weather conditions this was an outstanding result, showing great tenacity in this national and international field. This is the first year he has competed in this karting class and he was the youngest in the field of competitors.

The Pro Rotax Titles is where each competitor gains points and a rating to go to the World Titles later in the year. 38 countries are represented which will be held in Egypt. Tyler’s team is Tony Kart Australia RacePrep.

Tyler and his support and mechanical team have been in solid preparation for the upcoming State Titles being held at the beginning of July. He will compete in the 3 premiere classes at the event. Clubman Light; Leopard Light and Rotax Light.

Having gone back to back with Junior National titles (2007 and 2008) Greenbury clinched the Senior Leopard Light 2009 National Title in a spectacular display of driving in February. This has been the first time in six years that a debutant senior has secured a national title. Greenbury displays driving skills far beyond his years.

Tyler’s team is also concentrating on his marketing and promotional activities as they feel his talent and driving savvy should see him compete eventually at a world title. With the current economy it is a hard call but it would be a real pity to see such a talent miss out on his dream. He is mature beyond his years, with a drive and focus to achieve his goals expected in an athlete much older. Having been in the sporting spotlight for such a long time he also has a wealth of media and sponsorship promotional experience.

Queensland Titles will be held in Gympie at the Cooloola Raceway in July.