Ontario Formula Ford - Hindman set to debut at Mosport

Ontario Formula Ford - Hindman set to debut at Mosport

Wayside, N.J., June 22 – Two weeks after a winning debut at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development driver Trent Hindman returns to Canada with BGR Team Grote for his season debut in 2011 Ontario Formula Ford Championship, racing at Mosport International Raceway as part of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Vortex Brake Pads 200 weekend. After completing his high school final exams for the year, Hindman is ready to get back behind the wheel.

"My experience at the Canadian Grand Prix couldn't have gone better", noted Hindman. "BGR Team Grote treated us like rock stars, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve was an amazing track to drive and the field I raced against was very strong. I couldn't have been happier and I can't wait to race this weekend at Mosport."

Mosport International Raceway

A few miles north of Lake Ontario in the town of Bowmanville lies a jewel of North American racing; Mosport. Opened in 1961, the track has hosted everything from Formula 1 and Can Am to the American Le Mans Series and NASCAR. This weekend will be Hindman's first visit to the storied facility, but that doesn't mean it will be the first time he's seen the track.

"In person I've only seen Mosport through a fence while I was testing with BGR Team Grote at the Mosport Driver Development Centre, but I have been familiarizing myself with the track on iRacing. My first impression is that the track is extremely fast, with Moss Corner being the biggest braking zone and the most important corner on the track, as it leads onto the Mario Andretti straight. I also think that Clayton Corner (Turn 2) could be the greatest corner I've ever driven through. I'll find out this weekend."

On track activities for the Ontario Formula Ford Championship begin Friday with testing. Look for race results on www.offcseries.com and a wrap up of Trent's Mosport weekend and a preview of Rounds 7 & 8 of the 2011 BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National Presented by Mazda from Road America next week at www.altemusprime.com.

Schedule, Round 3 and 4, 2011 Ontario Formula Ford Championship, Mosport International Raceway, Bowmanville, Ontario, 2.54 mile/4.102 km , 10-turn road course.

Friday June 24

9:35-10:00 a.m., Testing

11:25-11:55 a.m., Testing

2:05-2:35 p.m., Testing

4:05-4:35 p.m., Testing

Saturday June 25

9:10-9:40 a.m., Practice

2:30-3:00 p.m., Race 1 Qualifying

4:55-5:25 p.m., Race 1 (30 minutes)

Sunday June 26

9:00-9:30 a.m., Practice

11:00-11:30 a.m., Race 2 Qualifying

4:15-4:45 p.m., Race 2 (30 minutes)

2011 Ontario Formula Ford Challenge schedule

Mosport International Raceway, May 7-8

Mosport International Raceway, June 25-26

Shannonville Motorsports Park, July 16-17

Mosport International Raceway, Aug. 6 – 7

Mosport International Raceway, September 3 – 4

Mosport International Raceway, September 17 – 18

Mosport International Raceway, October 1 - 2

Jim Altemus | www.altemusprime.com

Who is Trent Hindman?

Trent Hindman, 15, began racing karts at his local track at the age of 8. In 2005 he began racing and winning in World Karting Association (WKA) and Stars of Karting competition before moving up to cars with the Skip Barber Racing School in early 2009. Hindman's goal is to progress through the "Mazda Road to Indy" program, culminating in a ride in the IZOD IndyCar Series. Hindman would like to thank MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development, Skip Barber Racing School, Sparco, Premier Woodcraft, Racelite Protection and Altemus Prime Communications for their support. This season Trent is working with Jonatan Jorge Racing Development and is looking forward to being coached by Jonatan Jorge.

Away from the track, Hindman is a sophomore at Ocean Township High School in Oakhurst, N.J. He resides in Wayside, N.J. with his parents Doug and Kim and his sister Sloane.

Learn more about Trent Hindman at www.trenthindman.com

About BGR Team Grote

Founded in 1998 by racer Brian Graham, BGR Team Grote has established itself as one of the premiere teams in North American Formula Ford racing, winning races and competing for championships in SCCA and Canadian Formula Ford competition. BGR Team Grote alumni include Indy Lights and GP3 competitor Conor Daly, USF2000 driver Spencer Pigot and ALMS Le Mans Prototype Challenge driver Kyle Marcelli.

Learn more about BGR Team Grote at www.briangrahamracing.com.  

About the Ontario Formula Ford Championship

The Ontario Formula Ford Championship (OFFC) is a competitive, economical and very enjoyable series of races designed to challenge everyone from the budding professional to the seasoned master and of course welcoming rookies of all ages. Featuring fields in excess of 30 cars, in 2008 OFFC was ranked second most competitive Formula Ford series in the world by eformulacarsnews.com, just behind the British Formula Ford Championship.

Learn more about the Ontario Formula Ford Championship at www.offcseries.com.