14 TOP GEAR FESTIVAL

ROYAL PURPLE OIL STARDRIVER PROFILES

TOP GEAR QUESTIONS

Vehicle Weight: 1250kg wet without driverTop Speed: 300kmh0-60miles or 0-100kmh Time: 2.2 secondsHorsepower: approx 600hpEngine Size: 2.2LTorque: 690nmApprox Value: $300,000

MY EVO SPECS

Year / Model: 2006 ADM PIAZZA DORO EVO 9Engine: Nitto 2.2L Stroker running Royal Purple Racing OilECU: HaltechInduction: Borg Warner TurboHead/camshafts: JHH Racing QLD Ported HeadCrank/Conrods/Pistons if altered: Nitto KitFuel + Fuel system: Twin Pump with Fuel Cell and Surge Tank Running on E85 Ethanol.Ignition: T.M WorksCooling system: Plasmaman Lightweight Race IntercoolerExhaust: Tomei titanium Test Pipe with Custom Side Exit by Carbon TomWheels/Tyres (Brand and size): 295/30/18 Hankook Z221 tyres on AME TM02 18x11inch RimsSuspension: TEIN Super Racing Coilovers – Electronic and GPS Adjustable with ENTRA Swift SpringsBrakes: AP 6pot 330mm Front and Stock RearGearbox/Clutch: Maktrak 6speed Sequential with Motorsport Systems Flatshift Knob (Same as V8 Supercars)Diffs: Cusco Front LSD and EVO RS Rear Diff

WTAC

Class: OPENBest WTAC achievement: Winner 2010 Club Class and 2011 Winner of OPEN Class (Only Tarzan and I have Won 2 years in a row!)

ABOUT ME

Age: 39Best achievement driving outside of WTAC: NSW Supersprints Fastest TinTop Records at two tracks and Fastest EVO Outright 2010 and 2011 on track @ Evolution Nationals and 3rd in Pro Class at NSW Time Attack 2013 to name a few.What do I love about racing: The rush is ultra powerful and addictive, yet still legal on track!What do I could do without in the automotive racing industry: The whingers with the “coulda and shoulda” excuses book when things don’t go their way.What I love about my Evo: In the 7 years I’ve owned Evangeline, (that’s her name by the way!), she just keeps getting better and better like a fine red wine!My racing idol is: Ayrton Senna

NICK KALISMY STORY

I started racing for a lifestyle change. Working in hospitality and cafes, you can quickly develop bad lifestyle choices and habits. I used to work extremely late nights and after having my daughter Christie, I wanted to change my late night hours and shenanigans for something that I thought was safer – TIME ATTACK RACING! What started off as my daily driver taking my daughter to school, then became a “weekend warrior” at the Track! Which later EVOLVED (pun intended) into a fully sick race machine that I call my pride and joy today. After practicing flat out to improve my driving with all the non stop modifications to Evangeline, I started climbing up the ladder and BOOM, won Superlap at my 3rd attempt which has now become the INFAMOUS WORLD TIME ATTACK.This is the event where Teams and Drivers come form all parts of the Globe to compete and Sydney Motorsport Park once a year and is very well known in countries like USA and Japan, who actually invented Time Attack Racing.I plan on continuing this form of direct adrenaline injection and entering half dozen or so events during the year in order to peak at World Time Attack in October 2014.

QUESTIONS

What do you do away from racing? Work in my cafe and talk about racing quite a lot when I’m not doing it!Do you get nervous before a race? Yes I always have butterflies and nerves especially before an important race meet. That never goes away and help to keep me safe SAFE and FAST as I’m in FIGHT and FLIGHT mode! If that feeling ever goes then thats when its time to retire!Do you watch Top Gear + do you like it: I love watching TOP GEAR equally for the great sledging that goes on between the guys as much as I love watching all the games and ideas they come up with. Just when you think what else can they possibly do, you see them being chased and shot at in a 4WD by an army tank or fighter jet!If you had to choose another sport or interest to invest all your time in, what would that be? Thats quite a hard one as I used to play a bit of ten pin bowling and golf (please don’t tell anyone) but gave that all away for racing against the clock!Meat pie or sausage roll? Pie for a main and sausage roll for dessert.Best place in Australia to visit: The Queen Victoria BuildingYour last $100 would be spent on: iTunes

TOP GEAR QUESTIONS

Vehicle Weight: 1350kgTop Speed: 260kph0-60 Time: 3.0 Horsepower: 350kW at the wheelsEngine Size: 2000ccTorque: 600NMApprox Value: $50,000

MY EVO SPECS

Year / Model: 2004 Mitsubishi Evolution 8MREngine: Forged 4G63 2L protected by Royal Purple.ECU: Apexi Power FCInduction: GT Pumps 762 turboHead/camshafts: Custom ISMR ported head and HKS camshaftsCrank/Conrods/Pistons if altered: Standard crank, Carrillo rods with CP pistons.Fuel + Fuel system: Running E85, 1450cc injectorsIgnition: TM Work coil pack, HKS plugsCooling system: Standard radiator, HKS Type R intercoolerExhaust: Tomei front and dump pipe, Trust titanium cat back.Wheels/Tyres (Brand and size): AME TM02 in 18x10.5 +22, Hankook RS3 265/35R18Suspension: Ohlins DFV with custom spring ratesBrakes: Endless 345mm 6 pot front 4 pot rear. Gearbox/Clutch: PPG Dogbox, ORC Twin plate clutchDiffs: Cusco LSD front and rear.

WTAC

Class: ClubsprintBest WTAC achievement: 2nd Clubsprint class 2012

ABOUT ME

Age: 29Best achievement driving outside of WTAC: 1st NSW Time Attack 2013What do I love about racing: The challenge of pushing myself and my car to the limit. What I love about my Evo: Its a relatively easy car to modify to get massive gains in performance. My racing idol is: Mark Webber, of course...

DAN FARQUHARMY STORY

I started attending track days in my previous car (EVO 7) about 6 years ago. From the first day, I was addicted. I did as many track days and driver training days as I could. From there I progressed into competing in the NSW SuperSprint series and various other Time Attack events in my current car (EVO 8MR). From the very start, the car has been meticulously built and maintained by the team at IS Motor Racing, with support from Royal Purple.There’s always more modifications and adjustments to do to the car to make it faster, and this year will be no exception. The car will remain in Clubsprint Class, with the objective of winning every major Time Attack event this year.

QUESTIONS:

What do you do away from racing? Work.... Just work. I have to pay for the addiction somehow!Do you get nervous before a race? Sometimes, it depends how close the competition is. What would be your advice for someone wanting to kick off a racing career? If you enjoy it, why not? Practice, get as much help, advice and instruction you can.Do you watch Top Gear + do you like it: Yes, I love it. Doesn’t everyone?If you had to choose another sport or interest to invest all your time in, what would that be? Probably shooting or hunting. I love my guns.Meat pie or sausage roll? Meat Pie, with sauce.Best place in Australia to visit: Port DouglasYour last $100 would be spent on: On Black at the Casino to try and double it.

TOP GEAR QUESTIONS

Vehicle Weight: 1440KGSTop Speed: 242km at SMSP0-60 Time: 4 secondsHorsepower: Approx 400HP at wheelsEngine Size: 2LTorque: 500NMApprox Value: Current market value $40K with all modifications.

MY EVO SPECS

Year / Model: 2007 Mitsubishi Evolution 9Engine: Built 2L 4G63 Long Rod ECU: OEM Induction: 712GTPHead/camshafts: JUN 264Crank/Conrods/Pistons if altered: Manley Fuel + Fuel system: Walbro 255 with 1050 FIC Injectors running E85Ignition: Spoolin Up COP ignitionCooling system: StandardExhaust: Tomei Expreme dump and front pipe. Fujitsubo RM01AWheels/Tyres (Brand and size): AME Tracer TM-02 18x10 wrapped in Hankook RS3 265/35/18Suspension: Tein Super RacingBrakes: OEM Brembo Gearbox/Clutch: Evo 9 RS gearbox / Competition clutch stage 3 segmented CeramicDiffs: Cusco RS 1.5 way front LSD / Cusco RS 1 way rear LSD

WTACClass: ClubsprintBest WTAC achievement: 7th in Clubsprint WTAC 2013

ABOUT ME

Age: 33Best achievement driving outside of WTAC: 5th in NSW Time Attack 2013What do I love about racing: The rush it gives you when pushing the car at its limits. It’s a feeling that needs to be experienced.What do I could do without in the automotive racing industry: The cost of racing!What I love about my Evo: It gets the groceries and tears up the track! My racing idol is: Kimi “Ice Man” Räikkönen

CHRIS TIQUIMY STORY

I’ve always been into cars since I was a kid, so it was a natural progression once I got my license that I wanted to go racing. The philosophy behind the build of the car was a “Daily driven track warrior”. It still has the full interior, stereo and A/C! Indy from IS Motor Racing and I focused on smart modifications to achieve a well-balanced vehicle that gets driven to the track, raced and driven home! All this can’t be achieved without a great team who are just as passionate about racing. I would like to thank again Royal Purple, IS Motor Racing, Hankook, Competition Clutch, Spoolin Up and Auto Technik for supporting the car. Lets take out the NSW Supersprint Championship for 2014 and bring on WTAC 2014!

QUESTIONS

What do you do away from racing? Snowboard!Do you get nervous before a race? Yeah the usual butterflies in the stomach.What would be your advice for someone wanting to kick off a racing career? Perseverance and passion! And practice, practice, practice!Do you watch Top Gear + do you like it: Watch it religiously! Best motoring program ever!If you had to choose another sport or interest to invest all your time in, what would that be? Snowboarding!Meat pie or sausage roll? Steak and Mushroom pie, thanks!Best place in Australia to visit: SMSP!Your last $100 would be spent on: Dinner with my wife.

TOP GEAR QUESTIONS

Vehicle Weight: 1400kgTop Speed: 280km/hr0-60 Time: 3.5secHorsepower: 500hpEngine Size: 2200cc 4 cylinderTorque: 650nmApprox Value: $70,000

MY EVO SPECS

Year / Model: 2004 Mitsubishi Evolution 8MR aka “BADASS”Engine: 4G63 2200ccECU: Haltech Platinum ProInduction: Forced Performance 3 inch intakeHead/camshafts: Cosworth Valve trainCrank/Conrods/Pistons if altered: NITTO Billet 2.2lt billet crankshaft / I-Beam 11,000 rpm rods / JE Custom racing pistonsFuel + Fuel system: Insight twin walbro 1200hp fuel system, Teflon braided fuel lines throughout, Turbosmart pressure regulator, Insight fuel rail / I.D. 2000cc injectorsIgnition: M&W Cop IgnitionCooling system: Lamspeed Racing Oil Cooler systemExhaust: JMF tubular exhaust manifold, Custom made Turbo XS 3 inch straight through stainless exhaust with Invidia dumpWheels/Tyres (Brand and size): 18x10 inch Weds SA-60M racing wheels / Yokohama Advan AD08R tyresSuspension: Tein Super Racing dual adjustable suspension with custom Fulcrum Suspen-sion valving, SuperPro bushes throughoutBrakes: Ferodo DS UnoGearbox/Clutch: 5 Speed RS gearboxDiffs: Wavetrak front diffWorkshop: V&E Rigoli Racing

WTACClass: ClubsprintBest WTAC achievement: 2nd, 3rd, 3rd

ABOUT ME

Age: 37Best achievement driving outside of WTAC: National circuit records for Eastern Creek Raceway and Wakefield Park RacewayWhat do I love about racing: Building the car, driving the car, winning and meeting some great people along the wayWhat I love about my Evo: The dominance.My racing idol is: Not car related but speed none the less, Usain Bolt (fastest man on the planet)

JASON NAIDOOMY STORY

As a youngster the need for speed was genetically imprinted in me, just not originally automobiles. I come from a family of track and sports stars. My uncle ran the 100m sprint internationally hence my interest in short distance track racing. I was a very accomplished sprinter here and in South Africa.Cars where always of interest to me, originally drag racing in my younger years and then progressing to circuit. The Mitsubishi Evo community in Australia really propelled my involvement in motorsport. What started as fun track days led to State Championship and now to an International spectacle like WTAC. I have used the same determination I did as a youngster in my 100m sprinting days.Racing on a tight budget really made me appreciate achievement. Loyal sponsors like Royal Purple have stood by me from day one and that is a real motivator!

QUESTIONS:

What do you do away from racing? Read books on inspirational figures in the world, regular coffee catch ups with the racing fraternity.Do you get nervous before a race? Very much so, losing is not an option!What would be your advice for someone wanting to kick off a racing career? If you’re safe, you’re fast. Think safe, be safe, drive safe.Do you watch Top Gear + do you like it: I’m OBSESSED with it!If you had to choose another sport or interest to invest all your time in, what would that be? Motor Cycle racing.Meat pie or sausage roll? Meat PieBest place in Australia to visit: Sydney, because we rock!Your last $100 would be spent on: Items to sell and make another $200

TOP GEAR QUESTIONS

Vehicle Weight: 1195 dryTop Speed: 301km/hr0-60 Time: 2.2Horsepower: 965.98hpEngine size: 2.2LTorque: Lots.Approx. value: $450k +

MY EVO SPECS

Year / Model: 2009 Mitsubishi CT9A EvoEngine: 4G63ECU: MotecInduction: HypertuneHead: Cosworth, Camshafts: KelfordsCrank/Conrods/Pistons if altered: CosworthFuel: E85Fuel system: Custom fuel systemIgnition: MotecCooling system: Custom HypertuneExhaust: Hypertune manifold, custom exhaustWheels: Weds Sport 18x10.5 TC105N, Tyres: Yokohama AO50 GS Suspension: MCA suspensionBrakes: Alcon Gearbox: Hollinger SequentialClutch: AP Triple plateDiffs: RallyArt

WTAC

Class: Pro ClassBest WTAC achievement: Winning the WTAC title for 2013

ABOUT ME

Age: 32Best driving achievements outside of WTAC: Having the opportunity to compete at an international level, racing at Spa in Belgium (2011), Oulton Park in the UK (2011) and The Red Bull Ring in Austria (2012) - all resulting in podium finishes. Winning two Bathurst 12hrs and running in the V8 Supercars series.What do I love about racing: Speed, Adrenalin, Winning. What could I do without in the automotive racing industry: The politics.What I love about my Evo: I love everything, but I’d definitely have to say the speed and down force it creates. It’s a beast!My racing idol is: Bob Holden

GARTH WALDENMY STORY

My father has always been involved in motorsport and I followed suit, starting off in Go-Karts at age six. It snowballed from there has been part of my life every single day since. I am/have been involved in many different motorsport categories - V8 Supercars, Radicals, Productions Sports, Enduros, and WTAC to name a few. I am definitely a bit of a chameleon when it comes to the race cars I drive - anything from a Porsche or a Lotus, to a Mosler, a Nascar and even all the way down to a Daihatsu Charade! As long as I’m driving, I’m happy.Working with and driving for Tilton Interiors Racing really reinforces to me why I love motorsport so much. I could not ask for a better team and sponsors, they embody the true meaning of all things racing. We are currently mapping out our future plans for the Evo, and looking at the capabilities of the car to compete at international events such as Pikes Peak. But of course we will be back at WTAC 2014 to defend our title!

QUESTIONS:

What do you do away from racing? I am actually the owner of my own race team, GWR (Garth Walden Racing) and am currently managing cars in several professional race categories. So what do I do away from racing? Well... Racing!Do you get nervous before a race? YesWhat would be your advice for someone wanting to kick off a racing career? Do you watch Top Gear + do you like it: I’ve always been a fan of Top Gear, my mum actually bought me the DVD box set for Christmas last year… In a case shaped like The Stig!If you had to choose another sport or interest to invest all your time in, what would that be? Um… Cricket?Meat pie or sausage roll? Sausage Roll, definitely.Best place in Australia to visit: Sydney HarbourYour last $100 would be spent on: A round of beers and raffle tickets for a meat tray!