SKELTA READY
FOR INAUGURAL SUNCOAST CLASSIC
The Queensland designed and manufactured Skelta G-Force sports car is
set to make its tarmac rally presence felt during the inaugural Aeromil
Pacific SunCoast Classic to be held on the Sunshine Coast from July 5-8.
Campaigned by former Queensland rally champion Ray Vandersee of
Toowoomba, the revolutionary Skelta G-Force has been a regular feature
at Noosa Hill Climb events.
During last year’s event, Vandersee mastered the quickest ever time set
by a road registered vehicle up the 1.5km Noosa Hill Climb circuit at
Tewantin on the Sunshine Coast.
Claiming an overall 7th placing, Vandersee rocketed the Skelta G-Force
to a 59.88 seconds run, the first ever sub-60 second pass by a non
open-wheel competitor in the history of the event.
During the Aeromil Pacific SunCoast Classic locals will get a true taste
of the car’s outstanding overall capabilities during the new and
exciting 25-stage event, where the Skelta is bound to be among the
shortlist of podium contenders.
Earlier this year during Targa Tasmania, Vandersee guided the Skelta to
23 outright stage victories, which rated as the best performance of any
vehicle, including overall winner Tony Sullens.
A minor rear suspension issue suffered on day one meant the Queensland
crew came up empty handed, but it’s now time for redemption on a truly
untested, Sunshine Coast surface.
“The Noosa Hill climb circuit will form the short, first stage each day
which will set us well for what we anticipate being an exciting concept
for Queensland tarmac competition,” said Vandersee.
“Everyone is in the same boat during the SunCoast Classic with a fresh,
new course and with no driver boasting any real knowledge of what their
car will do driving at speed.
“From an initial recce there seems to be a lot more blind crests and are
a number of narrow bridges without guard rails which will prove
something of a challenge.
“I have absolute faith in Skelta navigator Jahmeil Taylor, but on such
an unfamiliar road course unexpected situations may arise.
“In those circumstances the Skelta is very forgiving and will
accommodate the varying conditions with ease.
“There is a lot of variety with the entire course. We have very hilly,
tight ranges plus flatter, more open areas of the various stages which
will make for a good, testing combination.”
Vandersee praised the persistence and fortitude of event promoters in
making the SunCoast Classic a reality and has thrown his weight behind
the inaugural event through the sponsorship of Skelta Corner on turn two
of the hill climb stage.
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Ray Vandersee will give his rapid
Skelta sports car its Queensland tarmac rally debut at the
Aeromil Pacific SunCoast Classic
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| Ray Vandersee and co-driver Jahmeil Taylor
are set for the Aeromil Pacific SunCoast Classic |
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