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Formula Sprint 2
Japanese Grand Prix
Suzuka International Racing Course
Tuesday 2nd of April 2024 19:00:00
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September 15, 2003
Ryan McConkey, co-owner of MMC Racing, has moved swiftly and been accepted as part of the F1VWC set-up for the remainder of the 2003 season, with a commitment to 2004. They have signed up Mugen-Honda engines for the last 2 races of the 2003 season.

The fairly new team of MMC Racing, which had raced only in the SimulatedF1 League, has been entered into the F1VWC. With the SFO looking set to disappear at the end of this season, Co-Owner Ryan McConkey made the decision to pack up the team and move it to the VWC. McConkey will continue to drive for the team and driver 2 for the team will be Paul Sleight. The two feel they will be an excellent team and hope for the best results possible for next season.

Ryan McConkey - "I had a feeling that the SFO would go under even before season 2 started. It's really a shame, but that's the way it goes sometimes. When it became know for certain that the league boss was stepping down, I immediately began thinking about what I'd do and where I'd go, and what I'd do with the team. Thought about it and I decided to join the F1VWC. I used to race in GPVWC back in March. My career there wasn't long, but I know a few people that were involved way back then.

I'm glad to be back though. I wasn't too sure about actually joining, to be honest. As time goes on though, I get better feelings about the whole thing. I am hoping the team does well next season and maybe even get a respectable result in the closing 2 races of this season. My team-mate Paul Sleight, is an excellent driver. I'm lucky to have him as a team-mate. I think we can both get good results, given we have a good car. I can't wait to begin racing here, and I wish everyone the best of luck in those 2 races and for next season!"