About MSR

A week of training and racing under the supervison of Paul Carr Racing is now complete.

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Matthew has started the 2009 Philippine Nationals season with class wins in both the 1st and 2nd rounds. Round 3 in Cebu saw his race finished in an unfortunate incident on lap 5. He is still leading the championship. He won the latest round of the Macao Nationals in May. A setup error in the AKOC race in Macao cost Matthew positions. A credible 5th was achieved in the Open 125 category

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Matthew Solomon

Matthew Solomon a 13 year old Karter from Hong Kong China, is competing in this years Asian Karting Championship (AKOC). Additionally to gain the competition experience, Matt has commenced racing in the Philippines National Championship that pits him against a strong field of local drivers. Matt's continued ambition is to race at the highest level of single seater competition, F1.
The winters preparation has seen Matt working with the talented Marc Hynes, who's expertise has seen the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen move on to the ultimate pinnacle of Motor Racing's achievements. With the support of Marc and Matt's team of partners, he hopes to follow in these great drivers footsteps.

Achievements to date

  • 2008 2nd in Junior Max AKOC Championship
  • 2008 Competed in 3 rounds of the Philippines Shell Open Karting Championship with podium finishes in each round
  • 2008 Hong Kong Junior Champion
  • 2007 Competed in AKOC Mini Rok
  • 2007 Voted Hong Kong's "Most improved driver"
  • 2007 Hong Kong Junior Champion
  • Commenced Karting at age 11