Mitch Martin

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Mitch Martin
Nationality Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australian
F1600 Championship Series career
Debut season2011
Current team Borland Racing Developments
Car number16
Starts42
Wins6
Podiums18
Poles3
Fastest laps4

Mitch Martin is an Australian racing driver.

2011

Martin debuted in the 2011 F1600 Championship Series, driving Borland Racing Developments' prototype Spectrum Formula F1600 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. [1] Martin finished second in the race with the fastest lap, and finished 16th overall in the series.

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He also competed in the Victorian State Circuit Racing Formula Vee Championship, driving Borland's Sabre 02 for team Zsidy Racing, placing first overall in the series. [2] [3]

2016

He now drives for Gallay Race Team, Winning many races during training and now excelling in NSW race series.[ citation needed ] Falcon Racing Cup Champion series Leader.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. "F1600 Championship: Spectrum Chassis to Debut at Mid-Ohio". eFormulaCarNews.com. 23 June 2011. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
  2. "Mitch Martin". DriverDatabase. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
  3. "Sabre Formula Vee". Borland Racing Developments. Retrieved 6 January 2016.