Mundy prepares for last drive with PCR/Actron Air Racing Team
28/9/2004 18:40 (Press Release) -
PCR/Actron Air Racing driver Kevin Mundy is preparing for his last full time drive with the Gold Coast based team. Mundy will now turn his attention to his new role as Technical Director at the rapidly growing air conditioning giant, Actron Air Pty Ltd.
Mundy and team mate Marcus Zukanovic will both compete in the Konica Minolta V8 Supercar Challenge at the Bob Jane Tmarts 1000 Bathurst event from October 7-10.
The two Paul Cruickshank Racing prepared Ford Falcon AU’s will test next Monday before heading to Bathurst for the twenty-five lap race.
While Kevin won’t be a regular fixture at events next year Actron Air will still retain a presence on the 2005 cars.
The thirty-year old Sydney driver said he felt his life was settling down in more ways than one.
“My life has gone through a dramatic change in the past few weeks,” Mundy said.
“I have been made Technical Director at Actron Air, hung up my full time race boots and moved in with my girlfriend Kym.
“It became impossible for me to continue racing full time as my new role commands a lot more responsibility, and to take on the Japanese manufacturers I need to stay on top the latest technology available.
“I am really looking forward to the Konica Minolta Challenge at Bathurst I have always done reasonably well in this race and I have a got a great car.
“My engine has been replaced and we will now head to Bathurst with maximum horsepower which you need more than anything to get around Mount Panorama, Mundy said.
“I finished third in the first year of the Konica Minolta Challenge it would be nice to finish with another podium. It would also be a great reward for the team who have done a fantastic job in giving me the best car possible over the past two years.
“If I can pull off a good result at this event hopefully it will stand me in good stead for a co-drive with either the Paul Cruickshank Racing team or another team next year,” Mundy continued.
Team owner Paul Cruickshank said he enjoyed working with the Mundy family over the past two years.
“I have really enjoyed working with Kevin and the whole Mundy family,” Cruickshank said.
“I really appreciate the trust the Mundy family put in us when we first started our business two years ago and this is by no means the end of the relationship.
“Kev has not had an easy job trying to combine his work and racing commitments and I completely support his decision to step back a bit.
“Who knows, if we get a run in the endurance events next year he will probably make a guest appearance.
“Actron Air will still be involved with the team and we look forward to continuing our relationship with them in a different format for 2005,” Cruickshank added.
Release Date: 22/09/2004
PCR/Actron Air Racing
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