In late 2021, when Demaras Racing’s top driver Daniel clinched his second TRAK Karting Championship, the decision was made to step up to racing cars. Over the next few months he earned his CASC Racing License, committed to racing Formula 1200, and purchased a Mazda Miata track car. Before the start of the 2022 racing season, Daniel and Chris took the Miata to the Mosport grand prix circuit for multiple track days with DriveTeq.
A unique organization, DriveTeq operates a three-car race team in the Enduro Elite racing series, offers advanced driving clinics to improve skills and teach enhance techniques, and operates track days at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (formerly Mosport) for drivers of all skill levels. Their main function is organizing advanced driving experiences on closed-course racing circuits, so safety is paramount to them.
The founders of DriveTeq are Gerry Low and Rick Morelli, two car guys with diverse backgrounds and skills. Gerry has been organizing driver training events since the advent of marquee clubs, and has seen the evolution of driver training on closed circuits in the past twenty years. Rick is a lawyer who has left a career at one of Canada’s largest firms and brought his skills in risk management and business focus to the track. Gerry and Rick use their experience to provide advanced drivers with advice and coaching to take them to the ‘next level. DriveTeq refers to their organization as a complete motorsport ecosystem.
On Monday, Daniel Demaras will reconnect with Rick and Gerry when he pilots their BMW No. 822 BMW 128i codenamed ‘Marilyn‘. It’s livery is inspired by BMW Motorsport’s famous Art Cars but it’s more than just a looker. With a 250 HP naturally aspirated straight-six, a DCT 6-speed paddle shift transmission, upgraded suspension, brakes and tires, it’s a legit race car that competes in AER (American Endurance Racing) and Enduro Elite in Canada.
Billed as the ‘Canada 158 Day Kick-Off‘ the driving experience is a one-day event with drivers broken up into three run groups; (Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced). The format provides plenty of track time, while segregating quicker from slower drivers to minimize closing speeds and maximize safety.
Advanced drivers will be evaluated and coached to help identify areas for improvement as they continue to strive for racing glory.