Euromax Finals Wackersdorf & Return Flight

Posted Jun 3, 2011
in Matt's Blog, News, Photos

Wackersdorf Finals and Return Journey The finals took place in perfect weather conditions. Matthew drove well in the prefinal to finish in 8th position. The finals came around quickly and the weekend was completed with a credible 9th place finish.
Pre-Grid for the 1st race, surrounded by Grid girlsPre-Grid for the 1st race, surrounded by Grid girls
Start of the race in through the 1st turnStart of the race in through the 1st turn
Matt firlmy up into 4thMatt firlmy up into 4th
....and then 3rd by turn 5….and then 3rd by turn 5
.....closely tailed by team mate, Philip…..closely tailed by team mate, Philip
Getting ready for the finalGetting ready for the final
Walking to the start gridWalking to the start grid
...on the grid, Matt 4th on the right side…on the grid, Matt 4th on the right side
..an ealry move to the inside on the 1st corner..an ealry move to the inside on the 1st corner
...in a good position for turn 2…in a good position for turn 2
...a driver going for the gargen route in the background…a driver going for the gargen route in the background
...Matt leading a group…Matt leading a group
...last lap heading for 9th…last lap heading for 9th
Father and son on boardFather and son on board
.....on the Asai Jet Gulfstream 4 heading for home…..on the Asai Jet Gulfstream 4 heading for home
...Dad looking comfy on the homeward leg…Dad looking comfy on the homeward leg
Matt and KamuiMatt and Kamui
On the ground in RussiaOn the ground in Russia
Matt boarding the plan after refueling in RussiaMatt boarding the plan after refueling in Russia
In comes the refilling truckIn comes the refilling truck
Matthew and Kamui Kobayashi enjoying the sunrise on boardMatthew and Kamui Kobayashi enjoying the sunrise on board
David, my friend John Mok and I just about homeDavid, my friend John Mok and I just about home
On the ground in Honk KongOn the ground in Honk Kong
In the cockpit for landingIn the cockpit for landing