Latifi Clean Sweeps ECKC Opener

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Matthew Latifi was unstoppable at the opening rounds of the ECKC (Photo by: Cody Schindel - CKN)

Matthew Latifi was unstoppable at the opening rounds of the ECKC
(Photo by: Cody Schindel - CKN)

Matthew Latifi, a member of the Sofina Foods Drivers' Development Program, made the most of his first Rotax regional race weekend taking the top spot in all official sessions at the newly renovated Goodwood Kartways in Stouffville, ON.

The Toronto native calls Goodwood Kartways his home track and was on point in the Rotax Micro Max class as the Eastern Canadian Karting Championship kicked off the 2012 season. Under beautiful skies, a full field of Rotax racers looked to get the 2012 campaign off on the right start. Victories in both the opening rounds was what Latifi was focused on and the young racer was unstoppable as he made the most of the weekend to grab to the points lead.

"Matthew's performance on the weekend was remarkable. For a nine-year-old I have never seen or worked with a driver with such focus and determination," comments David Tennyson, driver coach for Latifi. "In only his first Micro Max race and his fourth race weekend ever, Matthew demonstrated he has what it takes to be a future superstar of karting."


Latifi earned two trips to the top of the podium in his first regional Rotax race weekend (Photo by: Cody Schindel - CKN)

Latifi earned two trips to the top of the podium in his first regional Rotax race weekend
(Photo by: Cody Schindel - CKN)

On Saturday in round one action, Latifi swept the day taking pole in timed qualifying followed by the win in the prefinal and the win in the final. Sunday was another perfect day for weather and Latifi would mount a repeat performance as the PSL Karting/CRG driver again took pole and lead every circuit to win the prefinal and the final, earing a second trip to the top spot on the podium.

"I really liked my first weekend of racing at the ECKC. Everyone did a great job," smiles the rookie racer. "I want to thank 'Coy', Alex, my brother Nicholas, my coach David and my mom and dad for all of their support. I can't wait for the next race."

Up next for Latifi and his Sofina Foods crew will be a round of the TRAK Club at Goodwood Kartways followed by round two of the Eastern Canadian Karting Championships taking place on June 17th at ICAR, located just east of Montreal at the Dorval Airport.

The Sofina Foods Drivers' Development Program was created to help Canadian karting series offer young drivers a goal and a prize to work towards. In 2010 and 2011, the Sofina program supported the Eastern Canadian Karting Championship as well as Team Canada drivers going to the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals. The Sofina Foods Drivers' Development Program is proud to support Canadian drivers reaching the international motorsports stage.


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