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'''Marius van Wyk''' is a South African sim-racer who participated for [[Deltec Racing Team]] in the [[2014 World Sport Series season]].   
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'''Marius van Wyk''' is a South African sim-racer who participates for [[Deltec Racing Team]] in the [[2014 World Sport Series season]].   
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He is also team manager for the [[Deltec Racing Team]] in 2014 & 2015.  
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He is also team manager for the [[Deltec Racing Team]], who participates in various online leagues.
  
 
== Early Years ==
 
== Early Years ==
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Marius continued in FSR until 2008. During this time he founded Deltec Racing Team, named after his own PC computer business. Deltec Computers was the main sponsors at the time.  
 
Marius continued in FSR until 2008. During this time he founded Deltec Racing Team, named after his own PC computer business. Deltec Computers was the main sponsors at the time.  
  
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During 2006, Marius was approached by Armaroli Simulators in Brazil, to afford the opportunity to be the seat holder for Team South Africa in the online Armaroli ASRWC Series. Marius agreed immediately.
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During 2006, Marius was approached by Armaroli Simulators in Brazil, to afford the opportunity to be seat holder for Team South Africa in the online ASRWC Series.Together with drivers Zaahir Essa and Craig Hattingh,  
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Together with drivers Zaahir Essa and Craig Hattingh, Team South Africa finished 2nd in the ASRWC Series.  
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Team South Africa finished 2nd in the ASRWC Series.  
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2007 saw the best result for the Deltec racing Teams in FSR with a 4th and 8th place season finish. Hendrich van Rensburg & Riaan vd Westhuizen were amongst the drivers. 2008 was the last year Deltec participated in FSR.
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2007 recorded the best result for Deltec Racing in FSR with a 4th and 8th place season finish. Hendrich van Rensburg & [[Riaan van der Westhuizen]] were amongst the drivers.  
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2008 was the final year Deltec Racing participated in the FSR League.
  
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== 2014 ==
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== 2014 & 2015 ==
  
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2014 we fired up the engines and joined the prestigious GPVWC League, competing in the 2014 World Sport Series. We entered as [[Deltec Racing Team]]. Marius as driver and team manager.
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in 2014 we fired up the engines and joined the prestigious GPVWC League, competing in the 2014 World Sport Series. We entered as [[Deltec Racing Team]], with Marius as Team Manager.
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It was a tough 2014 year to say the least. 8 years away from competitive racing, we know it will be a daunting task!
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During the 24hr Le Mans Series Race, Deltec Racing proved they have the focus and mindset to accomplish any task. Although Deltec finished in last position, they completed the magical 300 laps benchmark.
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During the 24hr Le Mans Season, Deltec proved they have the focus and mindset to accomplish any task. Although Deltec finished in last position, they completed the magical 300 laps benchmark.
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Regular drivers for the year included [[Riaan van der Westhuizen]] & veteran racer [[Ken Hunter]].  
 
Regular drivers for the year included [[Riaan van der Westhuizen]] & veteran racer [[Ken Hunter]].  
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In 2015 [[Deltec Racing Team]] entered into the 2015 Formula Challenge series. This is an exciting year as we have grown from 2014.
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We also secured the driver services of [[Denis Mitchell]] and [[Adam Ozgur]]. [[Stephane Rouault]] replaces Denis Mitchell from the Belgian Grand Prix onwards, for the remainder of the season.
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Reserve drivers included [[Klaidas Vareika]] and [[Stefan McCready]]. [[Niels Vos]] resumes the latest reserve driver duties, whilst [[Michael Barnard]] resumes emergency driver duties.
  
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== 2015 ==
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==Gallery==
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<gallery widths="200px" perrow="3">
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File:Deltec1.jpg|SARL V8 Ford Series 2007.
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File:Rothmansf2.jpg|Driving for Rothmans Team (Scott Beck) FSR 2007 season.
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File:The team3.jpg|Deltec Racing Team 2007.
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File:Marius ss3 car.jpg| SimraceSA SS3 series 2014.
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File:Marius 1-4.jpg| SimraceSA SimGt series 2014.
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File:F nippon marius 2.jpg| Formula Nippon Series ShadowRacing League 2015.
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File:Porsche 3.png| ShadowRacingSA League GT series 2015.
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File:Marius drd.jpg| SimExperience SA League GT series2016.
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</gallery>
  
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In 2015 [[Deltec Racing Team]] entered into the 2015 Formula Challenge series. This is an exciting year as we have grown from 2014.  
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We also secured the driver services of [[Denis Mitchell]] and [[Adam Ozgur]].  
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Both are experienced drivers. [[Klaidas Vareika]] was chosen as early reserve driver. [[Stefan McCready]] succeeded him as reserve driver to date.
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== 2016 ==
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We are back on the GPVWC grid for Deltec Racing in the [[2016 Formula Challenge Series]]
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Drivers [[Stephane Rouault]] and [[Michael Barnard]] joins the team, with [[Wesley Stefano]] as reserve.
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[[Gerrit Soos de Vries]] joins our Design section.
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== 2017 ==
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Deltec Team enters into the [[2017 Supercup season]] with drivers [[Stephane Rouault]] and 2016 FC winner, [[James Johnson]].
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== 2018 ==
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Marius enters the Deltec Racing Team once again into the [[2018 Supercup season]], with drivers [[Patryk Gerber]] and [[Adrian Faber]], with [[Bruno Sousa Ferreira]] as reserve driver.
  
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== 2016 Season ==
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== 2019 - 2023 ==
  
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We will be back on the GPVWC grid. Lots of drivers talk has been going on behind the scenes to secure drivers for the 2016 season in various portfolios.
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Deltec Esports Team enters into the GPVWC Formula Sprint 2 series.
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Stay tuned.
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Latest revision as of 07:26, 24 September 2023

South Africa Marius van Wyk
Marius 2.jpg
Formula Challenge Career
Nationality South Africa South Africa
Active Years 2014
Team(s) Deltec Racing Team
Grand Prix 10
Championships 0
Wins 0
Podium finishes    0
Pole positions 0
Fastest laps 0
First Grand Prix 2014 World Sport Series Bahrain Grand Prix


Marius van Wyk is a South African sim-racer who participates for Deltec Racing Team in the 2014 World Sport Series season. He is also team manager for the Deltec Racing Team, who participates in various online leagues.

Early Years

Marius started simracing in 2005 after buying a Logitech Wingman wheel. "It was the best money ever spent!" He went on to compete in 2006 in the FSR Pro75 (offline) World Series, where he finished second in the Series. "I learned a lot to finish so high after only started 1 year with racing online with a steering wheel' i hope to improve more!' Marius continued in FSR until 2008. During this time he founded Deltec Racing Team, named after his own PC computer business. Deltec Computers was the main sponsors at the time.

During 2006, Marius was approached by Armaroli Simulators in Brazil, to afford the opportunity to be seat holder for Team South Africa in the online ASRWC Series.Together with drivers Zaahir Essa and Craig Hattingh, Team South Africa finished 2nd in the ASRWC Series. 2007 recorded the best result for Deltec Racing in FSR with a 4th and 8th place season finish. Hendrich van Rensburg & Riaan van der Westhuizen were amongst the drivers. 2008 was the final year Deltec Racing participated in the FSR League.

2014 & 2015

in 2014 we fired up the engines and joined the prestigious GPVWC League, competing in the 2014 World Sport Series. We entered as Deltec Racing Team, with Marius as Team Manager. During the 24hr Le Mans Series Race, Deltec Racing proved they have the focus and mindset to accomplish any task. Although Deltec finished in last position, they completed the magical 300 laps benchmark. Regular drivers for the year included Riaan van der Westhuizen & veteran racer Ken Hunter. In 2015 Deltec Racing Team entered into the 2015 Formula Challenge series. This is an exciting year as we have grown from 2014. We also secured the driver services of Denis Mitchell and Adam Ozgur. Stephane Rouault replaces Denis Mitchell from the Belgian Grand Prix onwards, for the remainder of the season. Reserve drivers included Klaidas Vareika and Stefan McCready. Niels Vos resumes the latest reserve driver duties, whilst Michael Barnard resumes emergency driver duties.

Gallery

  • SARL V8 Ford Series 2007.

  • Driving for Rothmans Team (Scott Beck) FSR 2007 season.

  • Deltec Racing Team 2007.

  • SimraceSA SS3 series 2014.

  • SimraceSA SimGt series 2014.

  • Formula Nippon Series ShadowRacing League 2015.

  • ShadowRacingSA League GT series 2015.

  • SimExperience SA League GT series2016.

2016

We are back on the GPVWC grid for Deltec Racing in the 2016 Formula Challenge Series Drivers Stephane Rouault and Michael Barnard joins the team, with Wesley Stefano as reserve. Gerrit Soos de Vries joins our Design section.

2017

Deltec Team enters into the 2017 Supercup season with drivers Stephane Rouault and 2016 FC winner, James Johnson.

2018

Marius enters the Deltec Racing Team once again into the 2018 Supercup season, with drivers Patryk Gerber and Adrian Faber, with Bruno Sousa Ferreira as reserve driver.

2019 - 2023

Deltec Esports Team enters into the GPVWC Formula Sprint 2 series.

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