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2007 / 2008 Dunlop Drivers Cup
U.S. Regional Qualifier
Behind every bright-eyed Dunlop Drivers Cup Driver, there is an experienced instructor who helps show them the ropes throughout their quest for the Drivers Cup Championship. Read the profiles of these veteran mentors, and see how they have paid their dues in the world of racing.
Age: 38
Christian is a driver who has enjoyed success in Motorsports on both sides of the pond. He started in the UK racing 100 National Karts and in his first year finished 4th in the Wessex Championship and 2nd in the hotly contested Southwest Championship. This earned him a drive with the TKM Team in 1989. After experiencing some of the finest circuits in Europe, he was a semi-finalist in the prestigious Renault Elf Scholarship held at Mangy Cours GP circuit in France.
Aspiring to bigger and better things, Christian moved to the U.S. in 1992. Here he has raced in the Pro-Division in the Legend Series, competing at different Ovals along the eastern seaboard. His attacking driving style won him 'The Young Lions Award' for being a hard charger.
Age: 37
Born: Weston-Super-Mare, England
Still an adrenaline junkie, but wanting a safer form of Motorsports, Mark turned to rallying in 1998. He proved his talent was as impressive on four wheels as it was on two by winning the ASWMC Championship and the Pipe and Musket Championship.
Mark runs his own transport business and teaches at the Dynamic Drivers Rally and Stunt Driving School. He says he's looking forward to coming to the U.S. and helping pass on his experience … and would love to compete at Pikes Peak!
Licenses held:
- MSA International License
- BARS Rally Instructors License Grade A
Home: Liverpool, England
Peter has been involved in Motorsports for the past 30 years. He has raced internationally in saloon cars, as well as rally cars. For the past eight years, he has instructed at Oulton Park in the U.K. on the road course racing school and the rally stages. His experience in vehicles is vast — from Ferraris to Escorts, and his favorite thing is working on his racecars with his son, who is also an avid racer.
Born: South Africa
Ike has been riding and racing motorcycles for more than 35 years. Before moving to the U.S. and becoming an American citizen, he trained in Switzerland for six years and traveled throughout Europe with the KTM Team of Belgium.
He's won numerous championship titles, including the GNC in Texas, the Mini-Olympics in Florida and the Plus 50 class at Loretta Lynn's, but he's most proud of his World's Vet Championship in 2001.
With a passion for motocross, he strives to incorporate his love for the sport into his schools and the curriculum of his students. Dejager is currently writing a book to share his ideas with the future champions whom he's training.
Age: 29
With his father Colin and brother Richard both competing in rallies, it was only natural that Andy would follow. Like Richard, he also started co-driving. Andy made his driving debut at 22 when he was seeded near the back of the field of his first rally and passed 18 cars during the race. Remember that rally cars start at 1-minute intervals, so that gives you an idea as to how fast he drove! Out of the 80 starters, Andy finished 8th that day — embarrassing many drivers along the way.
During the past seven years he has gained valuable experience in rallying and drifting. Spectators love to watch him compete as he wows them with his spectacular car control.
He is a regular winner in his class, loves both gravel and tarmac, and is usually right on the pace. He has also kept up the family tradition by winning the AWMC Rally Championship.
Andy is also a drift champion, winning the Keevil Drift Championship in 2006.
Age: 30
Born: Weston-super-Mare, England
Richard has amassed a great amount of experience throughout the years. He started rallying at age 16 by co-driving for his father, Colin Knott. At age 19, driving a Vauxhall Nova, he was the youngest driver to win the British AWWMC Rally Championship. Since then he's won his class in numerous events, including on the international level. He's a master of front-, rear- and four-wheel drive and is fast on any surface and in any condition.
Richard has earned a living as a professional instructor for nine years in both the U.K. and U.S., and he even taught Paul Newman how to drive on gravel! He's also worked with automotive manufacturers on new car launches. He's co-founder of Dynamic Drivers, the U.K.'s premier rally and stunt driving school, and a TV celebrity in the U.K.
Licenses held:
- SCCA Pro-Rally
- MSA Rally International
- BARS Rally Instructors License Grade A
- ARDS Race Instructors License Grade B
- Equity Card Holder
Age: 26
Home: Iron Station, NC
April has a degree in Applied Science in Motorsports Management and is the acting Vice President of Dan Snyder Racing. In addition to her vast experience on the business side of the Motorsports industry, April also knows what to do behind the wheel. April has been a factory team driver for Invader, Fullerton and Mike Wilson. She has raced in a variety of vehicles ranging from Sprint Karts to Pro Challenge cars. In recent years, April has branched into driving instruction.
Age: 38
Born: Weston-super-Mare, England
Glen is possibly one of the fastest rally drivers in the southwest of England. He started his career in the passenger's seat co-driving for different drivers. But Glen always felt that he could do better. He proved this in 1999 when he built a Peugeot 205 GTi rally car and won as a driver the first time out at The Regency Stages Rally. Glen never looked back and soon became a feared competitor by winning class after class.
Glen has finally parted with his beloved Peugeot — much to the relief of many of his competitors! However, he returned in 2007 with a Pucker Subaru WRX Impreza rally car, making him a Driver to watch out for!
Glen is Chief Instructor for the Dynamic Drivers Rally and Stunt Driving School, and has worked with new car manufacturers on new car launches. He would love to drive a car at Pikes Peak someday!
Licenses held:
- MSA Rally International
- BARS Rally Instructors License Grade A
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