Newly crowned Team USA Scholarship winners Oliver Askew and Kyle Kirkwood have arrived at Brands Hatch for this week’s Formula Ford Festival, where they participate with Cliff Dempsey Racing against a world of top young competitors. Races are held this weekend for the latest two drivers selected by Jeremy Shaw to receive the scholarships.
The longtime friends out of Orlando have both penned their first two blogs, which you can see below, via the Team USA Scholarship website:
- Oliver Askew: From Clueless to Champion; Practice Makes Perfect
- Kyle Kirkwood: An Amazing Journey; Ready to Go
Here’s a few pics on social media from the start of their journey and seat fittings:
After a busy week in the UK, @Oliver_Askew brings us up to speed: https://t.co/amPHGfrlAo #RRDC @SAFEisFAST @dougmockett @TeamCooperTire pic.twitter.com/BhfvvjmSPN
— Team USA Scholarship (@TeamUSASchol) October 17, 2016
Oliver Askew and Kyle Kirkwood ready to represent Bell and TeamUSA @TeamUSASchol! #HP7 pic.twitter.com/ZhFjXQQ53y
— Bell Racing (@BellRacingHQ) October 13, 2016
Cars are ready! First test tomorrow @SilverstoneUK | @TeamUSASchol @TeamCooperTire @SAFEisFAST @dougmockett @CDRMotorsport @Oliver_Askew pic.twitter.com/ddjPuGyhl7
— Kyle M. Kirkwood (@KKirkwoodRacing) October 13, 2016
@TeamUSASchol drivers showed up today for seat fittings!! We're excited about the next few weeks and I think they are too ☺️#ff1600 pic.twitter.com/pKECYg1wUB
— Cliff Dempsey Racing (@CDRMotorsport) October 12, 2016
They were guests to lead off an episode of Midweek Motorsport, Series 11, Episode 37, which is linked here.
They also managed to catch up with Team Canada Scholarship winner Parker Thompson, who is also competing there this year. Thompson finished second in this year’s Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda standings.
The FF Festival is finally here, testing starts tomorrow on this immaculate @Brands_Hatch circuit. @TeamUSASchol @SAFEisFAST @TeamCooperTire pic.twitter.com/ZqKgEdzSgM
— Oliver Askew (@Oliver_Askew) October 18, 2016