TOCA Season 4 - Pre Season Interviews - The Teams!!!
These 5 drivers are each a part of their own team bidding for TOCA glory. 6 teams will battle it out and here from 5 of them (MULE and Wiifreak's team are not yet formally announced), are the team's most experienced drivers...
Tom from TEAM FTR - Volvo
RedDragon from RACETECH INTERNATIONAL - Volvo
Akmuq from Rasaíocht Éire - Ford
DaxCobra from VenoMMotorsports - Mazda
Carbonox from DBC Racing - Mazda.
What did you think of last season in TOCA?
Tom: Last Season in TOCA was fantastic, although I only turned up to a few events throughout the season due to personal commitments, I thoroughly enjoyed every single race I participated in.
RedDragon: I enjoyed it.
Akmuq: The best season yet in terms of cleanliness and excitement, and personally, the season where I got a few wins.
DaxCobra: For the races I was in, they were fast paced, action packed (too much sometimes, etc Monaco) and most of all fun.
Carbonox: It was not as enjoyable as S2 because it was BMW dominated, but at least the FWD's had good battles.
What is your aim for Season 4?
Tom: My Aim for Season 4 is to be at the sharp end of the grid, I know this will be difficult due to the skill and determination of the other drivers. It's incredibly exciting waiting for Season 4 to kick off and I can't wait!
RedDragon: A few wins. Nothing fancy.
Akmuq: Plain and simply, the championship.
DaxCobra: Honestly? To win.
Carbonox: Championship. I'm done with the times when my inexperiencedness led to failures.
How are you finding the car?
Tom: The Volvo is surprisingly nimble and has an incredible amount of torque. I drove the car whilst doing participating in Season 3's Pre-Season Testing whilst deciding what car to drive and I decided that if RWD was ever taken out of the equation, then the Volvo would be the way to go.
RedDragon: Haven't actually tested it with the MFT tune so not sure.
Akmuq: An absolute dream to drive, adapts so well to the softer compound and has no trouble getting it to turn in.
DaxCobra: Suprisingly nice despite the FF layout.
Carbonox: It's heavy and might suffer on straights, but it's definitely got handling abilities.
Any particular event you are looking forward to this season?
Tom: I'm a big fan of Le Mans, I took my first ever win there in the BST Monaro Cup and I've been hooked ever since. It's a great test of Driver vs. Machine, you're on the limit all the way around the lap and it's very rewarding when you find that sweet spot.
RedDragon: The rain races.
Akmuq: The Masters, to see if anyone is outperforming their S4 car and it's the event before my birthday so I want an early birthday present (also, is their a prize for winning that event?)
DaxCobra: Grand Valley East/Reverse and Rome look to be fun.
Carbonox: TOCA Masters as it sounds entertaining, probably also Monza as it's one of my favorite courses of this season.
Thoughts on the new for Season 4 John Cooper Challenge?
Tom: Once again, I love Mini and their fantastic handling. It should be a real challenge!
RedDragon: Hooray!!!!
Akmuq: It should be another fun event where we get to trash each other up before the main thing, like the Megane's.
DaxCobra: Haven't really thought about this series! Should be as good as the Meganes, gets you warmed up for the main event!
Carbonox: Well you know, it's always great when there's a support series.
Your Overall top 3 prediction:
Tom: 1. Sumo098, 2. Furinkazen, 3. Neljack
RedDragon: Furi, Sumo, Akmuq
Akmuq: 1.Me, 2.Carbon, 3.Sumo
DaxCobra: I don't really know. I can see Sumo, neljack, Tom, me and RP all fighting for the win.
Carbonox: 1. Me, 2. akmuq, 3. Sumo
Your Teams top 3 prediction:
Tom: 1. FTR, 2. DBC, 3. VenoMMotorsports
RedDragon: FTR, RaceTech International, Not sure...
Akmuq: 1.Rasaíocht Éire, 2.Furi Tech Racing, 3. MÜLE and Wiifreak
DaxCobra: 1st. VenoMMotorsport, 2nd. akmuq's team, 3rd. FTR
Carbonox: 1. DBC, 2. Team Ireland, 3. VenoMMotorsport
Your Independents top 3 prediction:
Tom: 1. Sumo098, 2. The_Boyce, 3. pj-gm
RedDragon: Sumo, RP, Tom
Akmuq: 1.Sumo, 2.RacerPaul, 3.Tom_97_COD
DaxCobra: Same as Overall prediction.
Carbonox: 1. Sumo, 2. RacerPaul, 3. The_Boyce
And finally, any other business?
Tom: I'd just like to wish all TOCA Participants for Season 4 the best of luck and I'll see you on the track!
Akmuq: I just wanna say, good luck to everyone for the season and that it should be the best one yet. Also, furi, you got the correct avatar.
DaxCobra: Trolololololl.
Carbonox: Hopefully everyone's racing clean this time round.
NEXT WILL BE AN INTERVIEW WITH THE REIGNING CHAMP, SUMO 098, LATER THIS WEEK!