8th October 2010

Ruggier Set to Run Under the New Look Definitive Racing - from Definitive Racing

The team may have a new look and a new lease of life thanks to some fresh blood and ideas, but it’s Justin Ruggier who’s set to get Definitive back to the top.

“I’ve raced for Steve for many years and I’ve always raced Steve’s BRM Karts. When Peter called me and told me what he had planned for the team and the future I jumped at the chance to be a part of it again.” said Ruggier.

Ruggier, a multiple karting champion believes the up coming Horsepower Heaven will really suit the Definitive Racing BRM chassis, his first outing under the new look team.

“I really like this Definitive Racing BRM Kart I am in. I’m confident we’ll have a good result. Steve has always provided me with a good kart and in this one I can win.” said Ruggier.

“We’ve told Justin we are committed to him for 2010 and 2011. We will endeavour to supply Justin with whatever he needs to give him the best possible chance of success.” adds Peter Bryant, team manager.

Definitive Racing have 11 years of experience with the BRM chassis and have themselves won many championships. With new management structure in place and major connections in both Formula Ford and V8 Supercars Definitive Racing will be THE team to race for if it’s a career in motorsport karters are looking for. The team is looking to take drivers like Justin to the next level of motorsport.

“Steve was one of the first guys to bring overseas drivers to Australia to ramp up the competition and he has also elevated many drivers through the ranks, using the BRM chassis.” says Bryant.

Definitive Racing have just launched a new website, including an online shopping facility so if it’s anything karting you require, make sure to visit us at www.definitiveracing.com.au and be sure to keep your eyes peeled for a new kart shop opening on Sydney’s North Shore to cater for the ever growing karting population in Sydney.

Justin’s Career Highlights

1998
Runner up, Junior National Heavy Club Championship

1999
Senior National Light Club Champion

2000
Clubman Light A Club Champion. 5th Senior Clubman Light NSW Zone Series

2001
Resa Light Victorian State champion
Pole position, Resa Light Australia Championships, Eastern Creek.

2002
4th in Australian ICA CIK Championship
ICA Victorian State Champion
Wollongong Street Titles, RESA Light Champion
Resa Light, NSW Gold Cup Champion

2003
BRM Kart Team Driver
F3 Team Test Drive, Piccola Scuderia
Formula Ford Test Drive
Runner up, ICC Australian CIK Championship
ICC Victorian State Champion
Todd Road Circuit Melbourne, Broke Jamie Whincup lap record
Ranked 13th in Australia.

2004
Runner up, ICC NSW State Championship

2005
Runner up, ICC NSW State Championship
ICC South Australian State Champion
Pole position, winner of all heats and Prefinal, ICC Queensland State Titles
3rd Eastern Creek TEKA 12 Hour Endurance

2006
1st Eastern Creek TEKA 12 Hour Endurance
1st Port Macquarie TEKA 6 Hour Endurance
Pole position, Port Macquarie TEKA 6 Hour Endurance

2007
Winner, Clubman Light, Round 4 Club Championship
7th Geelong Melbourne F100 Nationals
Winner, Williams F1 Grandprix Simulator Challenge Australia.
Winner, Mclaren F1 Simulator, Sydney
World Final Winner, RBS Williams F1 Grandprix Challenge, Valencia Spain
Mini Challenge test with Deco Rug Racing at Morgan Park QLD 28th of February and was the fastest out of the 5 competitors that tested for Deco Rug.

2008
Factory Visit to the Vodafone Mclaren Technology Centre in England 8/7/2008, invitation from the Formula 1 Team.
Nikon Indy Event October 23-26 Aussie Racing cars placed 5th overall in first Cams event and was placed highest in the 10 year history on debut.

2009
ING Melbourne Grand Prix Aussie Racing Cars placed 10th overall.

2009
Aussie Racing Cars Eastern Creek (NSW) placed 7th overall.

2010
Rd1 Horsepower Heaven KZ2 First Place Geelong Melbourne.

2010
Rd3 CIK Australian Championship KZ2 Pole Position and 2 heat wins, Eastern Creek Raceway.