February 20, 2002
The MaMa Racing Team launched their 2002 car today to a massive amount of press. The launch was easily the best presented so far, and is the 1st livery to be designed by new GPVWC livery recruit, Max Downforce.

I?m glad to present you our GPVWC contender the Mama 2002 MA 001a. The car was designed by David Phillips and painted by Max Downforce , I want to thank them both for the great job they did in a short time.

The car will be powered by the Honda Engine Ra001E.

Here are also some more car specifications :

Chassis

Full Carbon fibre composite monocoque.

Front Suspension

Composite pushrods activting chassis mounted Penske dampers and torsion bars, unequal length aerodynamic wishbones, composite top and bottom wishbones, titanium fabricated uprights and front anti-roll bar.

Rear Suspension

Composite pushrods activating gearbox mounted Penske dampers, unequal length aerodynamic wishbones, composite wishbones, titanium fabricated uprights and rear anti-roll bar.

Wheels

Forged OZ racing to MaMa GP specification

Tyres

Bridgestone

Fuel Tank Capacity

Over 100kg

Engine

RA001E

Type of Engine

V10 Normal aspiration

Capacity

3.0 litres

Brake Horsepower

Over 800ps

Cylinder Heads

4 Valves per cylinder - Pneumatic valve system

Injection system

Honda PGM - FI

Ignition system

Honda PGM - 1G

Spark plugs

NGK

RPM

Over 18,000 rpm

Throttle

Electro hydraulic

Block

Aluminium

Gearbox

MaMa Grand Prix design-7 speed unit

Gear selection

Sequential, semi-automatic, hydraulic activation.

Clutch

Triple plate MaMa/Sachs racing clutch

Dimensions

Overall Length

4650mm

Overall width

1800 mm

Overall Height

950mm

Wheel Base

over 3000mm

Front Track

1500mm

Rear Track

1418mm

So now all of you knows the car I will give you some more pictures of me during the first roll out of the car :

Now it?s time to present you our goals and introduce you to our drivers for the upcoming season.

One of the goals is having FUN, but at the same time being very competitive in the league and being ready to fight for the both Championships in 2003. This year we will try to make our first victory in the GPVWC, and later when you hear the names of the drivers you will know it can be possible. We also want to be on the podium as much as possible, but that?s the job for the drivers. Another goal is to close the gap ASAP with the bigger teams like Hernj-Roaldo, KRB, JONK GP and Mapes-VO [who are running on the same engine but who will surprise with there drivers line-up].

Let us now present you the Mama Racing Team drivers line-up:

We have two talented and fast Dutch drivers so the names are Erdem Coban and Leon Verheggen. Both started racing at a young age and compete each other in different disciplines, and so became big friends and for the first time team mates! Before I let the word to my drivers I want to thank all the team for making all of this possible and also the sponsors and of course all of you present here.

Erdem Coban

"It's an honour for me to drive for MaMa-Racing. They have approached me real fast, and offered me a good deal. I really felt home with them, as it isalso a Dutch team. Luc told me about his plans and his goals for this seasonand the fact that they also wanted my buddy Leon to drive for them, made me feel good and I didn't hesitate a moment to sign for them. My confidence in this whole team is huge. Every member is highly dedicated and everybody has one goal in their eyes: to get some results! My personal goals are to fight for the drivers-championship and to claim the constructors-championship. I know that I am still young, that the drivers-championship is far away, but I think I can put some good results on paper and maybe win once in a while. With the consistency of Leon, I think for the constructors we are a strong contender and it is possible to win that title. I am going to give 200 percent to accomplish our goals"

Leon Vergheggen

"Well I am probably the silent person in the team, but I will let you hear me on track and in the box. But I can tell you that I?m happy that the Mama team give me the opportunity to drive and together with my good friend Erdem in the same team. For the rest I have not a lot to say just that I will do all I can to help the team and take every point I can, so hope to see you all on track in Melbourne"

So this was the end of the launch, but the beginning off a great and tough F1 season!

I wish all the team good luck and see you all in Melbourne .