Thirteen
drivers will be representing their countries, each fighting
for the right to be called the amateur world champion. The
competition will consist of nine races held over three days.
The driver accumulating the most points will walk away the
winner.
Howie Gelfand,
of Puslinch, Ont., will be representing Canada.
"It's going
to be fun. It's the first time I've ever done anything like
this," he said from a cell phone, as he was driving down to
New Jersey to race in the C.K.G. Billings Amateur Driving
Series at Goshen Historic Track this weekend.
"I hope to
do well."
"It'll be
interesting to see how racing is done in other countries,"
noting that not all countries have the same rules as in
North America, where amateur rules are nearly identical to
professional rules.
Although
Gelfand has never been in an international competition
before, in 2005 he went to New Zealand, where amateur
drivers are not allowed to use whips and the bikes are
longer.
Although his
international experience is limited, his colours may be able
to share their experience.
"Since I was
asked to go on short notice, I had to borrow the Canadian
colours from Jody (Jamieson). He went over for the
professional drivers title," he said.
But, he
admits the competition will be intense, as amateur driving
is quite popular around the world, and the drivers are very
skilled, some winning over 1,000 races.
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