WILLOWS, CA
With 3 months remaining until the 2019 25 Hours of Thunderhill in December, Matt and the Technik Competition team completed their final pre-race testing weekend at the circuit. Primary objectives for this final test included team procedure practice, shakedown of new driver comforts and in-car technology, and data collection.
Matt tested alongside team owner/drivers Peter Hopelain, Matt Kehoe, and Sean Neel. This weekend also marked the reveal of Technik Competition’s new livery and branding.
After the car arrived at the circuit from Hi-Tech Automotive on Friday, it was all hands on deck getting the teams’ freshly revised E2-class endurance car ready. Most notable new features include the PodiumConnect live data telemetry system, RaceTech 4100 Series seat, and a 100th anniversary Bauhaus-styled livery by Stoller Barakat Design. The weekend ran smoothly, with no major issues concerning the car. Between 2-3h of running occured between multiple 15-20 minute sessions during the PCA Golden Gate Region event.
“The progress we’ve had as a group has been fantastic. I’ve only been apart of this group since June, and the level of passion, preparation, and energy being put into the program by everyone is really special. The testing went well, we collected a good amount of tire, fuel, and telemetry data and the car feels solid and consistent. The renovations that this car has seen since June is awesome, the interior feels organized and clean! Hopelain’s done a good job tuning the shocks, Kehoe has put magic into the live telemetry and data recording, and Sean has been the positive motivator we all need! Not to mention Spencer, Mark, and Koko who make this car and program complete! Being a small part of the equation with this group has been quite rewarding, and putting it all together in December will be a truly special event that’ll propel this team onto the next level!” - Matt Million