Fujitsu Back Joey in World Title Assault

Fujitsu General (Aust.) Pty Limited today announced increased financial support for 15-year-old Hinchinbrook (NSW) driver Joey Mawson. The additional monetary support will ensure Mawson has every chance of winning the upcoming Junior Rotax World Titles.

Joey Mawson heading to the World Titles in Abu Dhabi

Mawson is one of the eleven Fujitsu ‘Cool’ Drivers in 2011 and will contest this year’s World Rotax Finals, to be held at the Al Ain Raceway in Abu Dhabi during November.

Mawson has enjoyed a stellar year in the highly competitive Junior Max class, winning the National Title event at Geelong a fortnight ago, having already sewn up the championship race for a berth at the 2011 World Titles.

An ecstatic Mawson said, “Wow, what fantastic news. We were struggling to find the budget to make it and with Fujitsu’s generous support we are now all set to challenge for the World Titles.

“The Fujitsu ‘Cool’ Driver Program has been awesome and the support they have given me is quite overwhelming. I really want to repay the faith they have placed in me and represent Australia and the Fujitsu ‘Cool’ Driver Program in my quest of becoming World Champion.

“When I received the news, it was like dream come true, because our budget was very limited and it was getting pretty hard to find the dollars to get there. Now, thanks to Fujitsu our budget is set and we are guaranteed to compete at this prestigious event. After the fantastic year I’ve had in J-Max I can’t wait to compete at the Rotax
World Finals with this extra support of Fujitsu, who have given my career – and those of all the ‘Cool’ Drivers such a boost.”

Milton Kaloudis, National Marketing Manager for Fujitsu General (Aust.) Pty Limited is equally enthusiastic about Joey’s chances at the World Titles. “Fujitsu General is very proud to be supporting today’s young Karting and Formula Ford drivers through the development of the Fujitsu Cool Driver Program. Motorsport in Australia is very competitive and quite often we have seen extremely talented drivers miss out as a result of not having the financial backing to keep them in the sport.

“The financial assistance Fujitsu General has provided Joey with is small compared to the sacrifice that he and his family have made to his career, but will ensure he makes it to this all important overseas event. The Junior Rotax World Titles will be a tremendous opportunity for Joey to hone his skills against the world’s best in his class and we are certain that Joey will do both Fujitsu and Australia proud.”