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06/07/09 - ECUTEK - For immediate Release
At last we are allowed to officially announce that we have been the technical partner on the entire FQ project for Mitsubishi Motors in the UK.The FQ range has meant development of the models:FQ300 Manual, FQ330 Manual, FQ360 Manual, FQ300 SST, FQ330 SST and finally the astonishing FQ400 - which we believe to hold the record for the highest specific power output per litre of any production car ever sold. It must be true, it is on Wikipedia! All of these FQ models retain the standard ECU but utilise EcuTeK software. Development testing of both the car and the software was carried out simultaneously by our partner in New Zealand WRC Developments. Having a car available to us there meant that we were able to carry out almost 24 hour a day development. WRC testing during our nights with us updating and developing the software during their nights.In addition to our testing, a race car was built for Mitsubishi but with totally stock FQ400 spec engine and mapping. This engine completed two 24 hour races.
04/05/2009 - MAZDA NZ - Media Release
Gene Rollinson driving his Mazda3 MPS has won Class B of the New Zealand Production Racing Series title for 2008/2009 with one round still remaining. This exceptional result means back to back season wins for the Zoom-Zoom Mazda3 MPS.Rollinson not only won the championship in his first season behind the wheel of the Mazda he has also set new lap records at five of the six circuits and accumulated more points than any other competitor in MotorSport New Zealand Championship Classes. “I have had such a fantastic time racing for Mazda this season and the result is a tribute to the hard work and dedication of the team,” said Rollinson.
Mazda New Zealand national service manager John Van der Velden said Mazda is really proud of Gene’s performance. “He said at the start of the season that his goal was to be at the front of the Production Racing Series and he certainly achieved that. His results confirm his position as one of the country’s most talented young drivers and we are sure he will have a great future in the sport.” For more information please contact: John Van der Velden, Mazda Motors of New Zealand Ltd, Ph: (64-9) 571 9727Email: jvelden@mazda.co.nz