Martin Hofer's Mi5 at ETS rd1. Showing what fun looks like at the top of the food chain.
For those of you who've read this blog, you may remember I decided to race minis in order to escape the "perennially boring" touring car classes.
Turns out the only thing boring was my perception.
Last September, I became a team driver for Schumacher Racing. It was a flattering opportunity, to say the least. To be recognized for my driving, my presence, off the track, etc. was an amazing feeling.
With that sponsorship, came unneeded, and more to the point, unwarranted pressure to perform. For some reason I felt like I needed to prove to those around me that I deserved what Schumacher had already deemed me worthy of. When the baby came In early February, racing was shut off, and I didn't mind one bit. I was burnt out.
When I slowly warmed up to the idea of racing again, I wanted something cheap and easy. Mini it was. And although I had a ball outdoors with the little car, something was missing. I didn't want to admit it at first, but I missed touring cars.
Since then, I've rediscovered my love for Stock TC with my trusty Mi1. She isn't the fastest, bit she's got the fun factor down pat. With more funds and time, I'm able to get with the program and start running a proper car, along with re-upping my sponsorship with Schumacher. I couldn't be more excited.
One last race night with the Mi1 this Saturday, then it's debut time for the Mi5, presumably at the Can-Am Challenge, where I debuted the Mi1 a year ago. The Mi1 has been an amazing car for the price in both Scale Spec and Stock TC. But it's time to progress as a driver and team member. I finally have the outlook and perception to accomplish this. Should be fun. :)
