Paul Kertes

 

Occupation

Cardiologist

Race Car Number

42

First Road Car

1967 Hillman Minx  (bought 1973)

     What was good about it?

Cheap, solid build

     And Bad?

Heavy, gutless engine, drove like a truck

First Race Car 1983 E30 BMW 325i
Current Race Car 1983 E30 BMW 325i  (bought 2003)
Colour Orange
Sponsors Knox-Warringal Hospitals; Medtronic Australasia
Pit Crew / Helpers  Minimal mechanical knowledge, totally dependant on crew.  Graeme Bell and team.
How and when did you start in Motorsport? Gained C3 licence June 2003 after several years of club sprints with BMW Car Club.  Started competing September 2003.
Favourite Race Track and why? WINTON - Know it well.  I enjoy the nature of the circuit.  Also love the flow of Phillip Island.
Best moment(s) in motorsport? Winton 6 Hour relay race 2003. - great camaraderie in the team, had a ball and helped for a while as track director!
Disappointments

Not fast enough to keep up with the pointy end of the group.

Points of interest / Career highlights

My "career" is primordial at present.  I'm in it for the fun - can't expect us "oldies" to compete with the young hoons!

Interests outside motorsport?

Other sports (cricket, football, olympics); computers; teaching; skiing; travel; photography.

 


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