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| 16-07-2012: Troy Marinelli | |
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Troy Marinelli is a qualified motor mechanic and runs the Midas workshop in the bayside suburb of Capalaba in South-East Queensland. Being a mechanic Troy was always around cars but did not get in to racing until 1997. It took a friend of Troy’s to get him started. Having a mad Mini owner living down the end of his street, Matt Read, Troy decided one day to pop in and have a look at all the hotted up Mini’s. From there Troy became involved and joined the SPARC racing club and began running in sprints. “From that point on I have been broke ever since”, said Marinelli. Having won multiple class and club championships, Troy’s goal is to win the CAMS Championship one year in Improved Production. Name: Troy Marinelli Q: Are you the kind of person to have a backup plan? Yes but it never comes to fruition Q: Who are your motor racing heroes? Craig Lowndes/Dick Johnson Q: Most liked race track/event? My most liked event is the Phillip Island Nationals but Bathurst is up there as my most liked race track. Q: The best moment in racing you have had so far? Going thru the chase at Bathurst with the pedal buried on the floor and rev limiter banging. Q: Your ideal non-race weekend? Relaxing without the kids…lol. Don’t have an ideal weekend as long I am enjoying myself. Q: What was your first car? HQ Wagon V8 Q: When was your last infringement notice and what was it for? My last infringement notice was for speeding. I was out getting the paper on a Sunday morning. 69 in a 60 zone in 2009. Q: What is your favorite high? When my kids were born. Q: Who is your dream date? The Misses Q: Which film do you enjoy the most? Any war movies. Q: Is there anything you are afraid of? On land I am not a fan of snakes and while in the water sharks can keep right away. Q: What was the last book you read? Auto Action/ Catalogues in the mail Q: Name five things that you hate? Red flags, traffic lights, people turning up late, lying politicians and speed cameras. Money should be spent on other things. Q: Have you ever dyed your hair? No. Q: What did your teachers say about you in your school reports? Always said could do better if showed more interest. Q: Do you have any guilty pleasures? No Q: Do you collect anything? 5O cent pieces. Q: What was your worst buy? Big screen T.V from Brashes years ago. Must have broken down 30 times in 2 years. Q: How do you take your coffee? White and One Q: What’s the most embarrassing moment you’ve ever had? Can’t tell!! Q: What is the best thing that you can cook? Roast pork. Q: When was the last time you were really angry? Never get really angry. Final Word: Anyone thinking of getting into motorsport should just do it and stop thinking about it. I wish I had the chance to do it earlier in life. Great friends, great times and a great bunch of people involved. |
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