Emmet O’Brien: A new beginning.

Tuesday, 27th February 2007

“I always put a lot of pressure on myself to perform, and it was even more pressure last year. That was 2006 and my prospects did not look good for 2007.

“Or so I thought…”

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A lifeline was thrown to me by GR Asia and I repaid them by scoring two podiums. I followed the team out to the last round of the World Championship in Macau, where I could support them in there bid to win the Teams Independent Championship which they did in style finishing third overall with Tom Coronel. I had a great time out there and got a lot of work done there learning more and more for next year. It was also pretty special to see Andy Priaulx win his third consecutive FIA Championship, a well deserved achievement.

I have signed with GR Asia for 2007 and I am more motivated than I have ever been. I hope to be able to grow with GR Asia and prove to them that they have made the right decision in selecting me as one of there drivers.

I have been training pretty damn hard with Mark McCabe from Sports Med Ireland since the European Cup, I even did a ten mile jog on Christmas day! I have some great sponsors on board, McNamara Construction being at the forefront of those, and my trusty management of Mick Merrigan and my dad pushing me hard as always.

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First stop is Brazil this year, a very fast circuit that can bite as I well know, but also a circuit that I like very much. I am ready to take on the world as they say, at least in Touring Car Terms!

Until 11 March...

Take care,

Em

www.emmetobrienracing.com.