Grand Am Cup News
GSM Racing confirms driver lineup for the 2008 Fresh From Florida 200 at Daytona
By Source: GSM Motorsports
Jan 25, 2008, 09:49

GSM Racing, supported by Bildon Motorsport, announced today that Mary Katharine will be joining 2007 season regular driver Evan Darling to drive the ST class Volkswagen GTI in this year's Fresh From Florida 200 at Daytona.

Team Principal Jon Lewis said "We are very pleased to have locked in 2 excellent drivers for the start of this 2008 season. One of the areas of improvement that we wanted to focus on in 2008 was consistency. Both Evan Darling and Mary Catherine have proven throughout their careers that they know what it takes to be consistent and competitive."

Mary's experience and great attitude are a perfect fit for this young and driven team. Evan's familiarity with the car, setups and the series will also be a solid benefit as we begin the new season.

The returning driver, Evan Darling said, "As a driver for GSM Racing for the past year I am excited that I have the opportunity to continue with the team in 2008. We made a lot of progress last year through some very difficult circumstances. It will be great to have Mary Catherine as a team mate and with the car's potential, I am hoping for big results!"

Driver Bios:

Mary Katharine
2007: Campaigned World Challenge Mazda Protégé for Tindol Motorsports. Best finish was 16th at Sebring, Miller Motorsports Park and Road America. Won the SPEED Touring Car Sunoco Hard Charger of the Year award in her rookie season for advancing 70 positions throughout the year.
Previously: Began SCCA Club Racing in a Mazda RX-7 in 2003. Moved to Spec Miata and was racing 20 weekends a year by 2005, collecting several top-tens and top-fives finishes along the way. Also competed in several vintage events taking wins in both an Alfetta GT and an ITB Volkswagen Golf.
Personal: Born April 20, 1966. Is an executive pastry chef and mother of five daughters who are her biggest fans. Drives a Nissan Armada on the street. Favorite food is olives. Says Michael Schumacher and David Leira are her racing heroes. Sebring is her favorite track.

Evan Darling
Evan started racing BMX bicycles as a child, moved to motocross/hare scrambles (motorcycle endurance events through forest areas). He still races mountain bikes for training. Started Road Racing in 1994. Won many Divisional titles. Raced at all SE Division racetracks and won many sprint races and endurance events. He is a driving instructor for many clubs including Chin Motorsports, Ferrari Owners Club and Porsche BMW Owners Club. The 2005 SE Division SCCA ITA Champion. Undefeated club racing record at Daytona last year (2 sprint races and 1 endurance race). Race wins at Sebring in rainy and dry conditions.

Personal: Sold successful business to pursue racing full time. ASE certified master technician status. Personal car Ford F350. Favorite food is chocolate. Favorite drivers Hans Stuck, Hurley Haywood. Favorite movie Grand Prix. Favorite racetrack Sebring International Raceway.
GSM Motorsports appreciates support from Bildon Motorsport, Apex Competition Systems, Revo Technik, KW Competition, Autotech, Carbotech Brakes, and Spec Clutch.

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