REIGNING Victorian State Race Series Formula Ford champion Joe Fawcett is leveling up his driving in 2024.
The eighteen-year-old will compete in the Australian Formula Ford Series, which begins later this month over the Easter weekend at the Mount Panorama Circuit, during the Bathurst 6 Hour.
“This year, our plan and our focus is on the national championship, which is seven rounds around Australia,” he said.
Competing at Bathurst will be a dream-come-true for the Ballarat Grammar year 12 student, who is balancing racing with his VCE studies.
“You hear all the Supercars drivers saying it’s their favourite track and everyone says it’s amazing,” Fawcett said.
“I’m also a bit nervous at the same time because it’s quite a daunting thing to do; there’s not much room for error at Bathurst.
“But I’m also just super excited to experience the track.”
Fawcett said he tends to achieve his best results at Winton Motor Raceway, although his favourite track is Sandown.
He’ll be in action at both – during round two and six respectively – as part of the series.
“Past that, I don’t really have a specific plan, it’s more just seeing if anything comes up during the year,” Fawcett said.
“I’d like to get a drive in a Porsche or Toyota 86, something like that. But my focus is this year, for now.”
His ultimate goal is to get a drive in a Supercar.
Joe Fawcett will begin the 2024 Australian Formula Ford Series as the current Victorian State Race Series Formula Ford champion. Image: REBECCA HIND / REVVED PHOTOGRAPHY
The opening round of the Australian Formula Ford Series is part of the Bathurst 6 Hour event.
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