OLSON ACCEPTS TYKA RACE TEAM SPONSORSHIP FOR 2005 RACE
SERIES
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For Immediate Release
During an afternoon filled with many tire-screeching displays of extreme
kart control for local Taiwanese spectators, Olson completed a promotional film
for his newly-opened kart racing school, “VKR”, and finished the day by closing
a sponsorship deal with the Tao Yuen Karting Association [“TYKA”] team for the
2005 race season.
Olson had only been in
“It is really unfortunate that because of delays with the shipment of my
new kart from
The Rotax Max Race Series is a new international kart racing series in
which the top drivers from each competing country are awarded a fully-sponsored
trip to international locals each January to compete in the World
Championship. In 2003, the top drivers
competed in Egypt. In 2004, the
Championship was held in the
However, despite the crushing disappointment Olson felt this afternoon
about point standings for the 2005 Rotax World Championship, things took a turn
for the better as Olson was called into the TYKA office for a sponsorship
meeting with management after they observed his skillful driving. In addition, the team was impressed with the
racer’s fitness level. While other
drivers finished the long practice sessions seemingly exhausted, Olson seemed
to be ready for more, getting out of his kart to walk around and smile and chat
with spectators. The American racer has
been on a strict training and diet regiment for the past few months and has
dropped four kilos through a combination of weight training and anaerobic
exercise. Olson is hesitant to discuss
details, and refers to it only as “A Formula One program”. However, there is no doubt that this will
give the American driver an edge in this year’s competition through his
superior strength and endurance.
“I am very grateful to accept TYKA’s sponsorship offer for the 100cc
race series and I am incredibly happy about being part of this team” said
Olson. “I plan to do my best both on and
off the track, to contribute all I can, to take things to the next level.”
Olson certainly has his work cut out for him for the next seven
months. Between the Rotax and 100cc
Taiwan Country Championships, as well as Formula Renault events in Shanghai and
other Mainland China locales after the success of his recent “syndication”, the
American racer hopes to give family, friends and fans something to cheer
about. In addition, it has recently been
confirmed that the
“Things are looking up for auto racing here in the R.O.C., and I plan to
be riding the crest of the wave” said Olson.
“Between the initial syndication success, recent news about the new
circuit in Ying Li, and today, on Easter Sunday of all days, being able to
accept this drive for TYKA, I feel nothing but excitement about this
season. I will always believe that there
is nothing that can stop you, if you have a good plan, determination, the right
support, and faith in yourself and things beyond you. I really wish to thank everyone who has
believed in me since day one, and all those who continue to support my career.”
For more information on Peter Olson, visit his website at www.peteolson.com.
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Charles Schepens
Schepens Promotions
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