Behind the wheel with a Kiwi

Hi there!

It’s been a little while since my last newsletter update, and there’s plenty on the go as Summer approaches us!

In-car footage from the WTAC
As many of you will have read in the recent press release, the World Time Attack Challenge with Team RevolutioNZ didn’t quite go to plan.

Here is an in-car account of the final demise of the Evo, where the driveshaft exploded as I began what was only my second flying lap ever around the Eastern Creek circuit. http://youtu.be/ZjYBbGTKwj4

Check out 1:56 where the rear subframe collapsed, followed by the driveshaft at 2:23. There’s a rundown of the event in a post-event interview with MGN Inc. here.

LIVE Interview on D1NZ TV
I was a guest on D1NZ TV a couple of weeks ago – a live show staged at Auckland SsangYong. It was a new experience having people write in live via an online chat room to ask questions, and an awesome way of interacting with the public. I’m sure this form of media will grow from strength to strength in the future.

Take a look at the show at www.livestream.com/d1nz/video?clipId=pla_e0ce61d1-abd9-4cfa-8e6a-bd08e3ada398 – my interview is at about 32:00, where we discuss the recent World Time Attack, as well as upcoming projects in NZ and off-shore too!

New technology partner: Sony New Zealand
I’m pleased to welcome Sony New Zealand on board as my new technology partner looking into the future.

I’m particularly looking forward to getting my hands on the hotly anticipated new Sony Tablet S, launching in NZ in November, and utilising it for data telemetry, in-car footage review, track maps, lap timing and live timing in future race events.

Check out the Tablet S here – it’s a wicked little unit!

Buzzin’ like a Hornet!
One of my side projects, Hornet Performance Nutrition, launched today and our sports & nutritional supplements are now available for sale online.

Check out the website here, and if anyone is in the market for whey protein, creatine monohydrate, thermogenic fat burners or complex multivitamins, enter ‘JONOLESTER’ at the checkout for a 10% discount off your order!

Thanks for reading and until next time,

Jono Lester