FEL Motorsports announces the appointments of Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame Inductees Robin Buck and Peter Lockhart to the team. Peter and Robin will act as Co-Sporting Directors for both the Sports Car Championship Canada presented by Michelin and the Emzone Radical Cup Canada presented by Michelin.
Both Robin and Peter have been mainstays in the Canadian motorsport scene during the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s as they raced everything from F1600, F2000, Players GM, Escort Endurance Series, Pinty’s NASCAR, Formula Atlantic and Indy Lights. Their responsibilities will include attending every race and visiting the teams learning their needs and wants. This will help ensure that FEL Motorsports stays on track when it comes to meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
“I have been friends with Peter and Robin for decades and I have the utmost respect for them both inside and outside the race car. They are true professionals in every sense. Adding them to an already strong team only adds to the customer experience of our teams and drivers”, said FEL’s Chris Bye.
“Joining the FEL Motorsports team is an opportunity to give back to my Canadian racing roots by being a part of professional, well supported and sponsored racing series that will provide a place for Canadian racing drivers a place to learn, hone their skills and make a name for themselves. The quality of the management team put in place at FEL Motorsports amazing and made up of many Canadian motorsport legends and Hall of Famers who have been active in Canadian Motorsports for decades”, said Peter Lockhart.
“I am very honoured and excited to have been invited to be a part of the FEL Motorsports team. I look forward to working with Peter and the rest of the FEL Motorsports team. I believe this new series will offer Canadian drivers and race teams an excellent new opportunity to showcase their abilities against the best teams in Canada”, said Robin Buck.