The organiser of the Zing Trofeo Abarth GB are glad to confirm a new entry for the season. Paul Smith joins the trofeo with the experienced team Mardi Gras.
Paul Smith confirms:
“From my own perspective I would like to say how excited I am about being part of the Trofeo Abarth 2010 Championship, looking forward to some very close action at some of the best events in 2010, and privileged to be associated with Mardi Gras Motorsport, one of the most successful teams in one make racing.”
Paul Hetherington, managing director of Mardi Gras said:
“Mardi Gras Motorsport have a long and successful history in one make championships and we are always excited to get involved in something new. The car looks well engineered and the series is supporting some very exciting meetings. We are really looking forward to this years Trofeo Abarth 500″.
Mardi Gras Motorsport was formed in 1987 to build & maintain a Ford Fiesta for participation in the Ford Credit Fiesta Championship.The Team taking its title from an amalgamation of the names of the founding members, MARtin, DIck and GRAham. This was considered appropriate as Mardi Gras (Shrove Tuesday) is indeed a Fiesta. The Team was an immediate success winning seven races and the Championship in its first year.
From 1988 onwards the team principles, Dick Richards, Martin Sharpe and Paul Hetherington continued the teams winning trend, winning at least one championship every year to date.
