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HANSSEN HELPING QUEENSLANDER’S EUROPE MISSION
Double Australian KZ2 Champion, Joey Hanssen has taken a young Queenslander - Zack Wilson -
under his wing and is working with him on a European KZ2 program for this season.
Wilson has been out of karting for some time having been concentrating on his studies and also fitness,
which has included a heavy program of amateur competition boxing.
He formerly competed in KZ2 at Australian Championship level - yet the back end of this year sees a
major step up into the European Championship with a program that includes the KZ2 World Supercup
and potentially the X30 World Finals.
“Now I have my schooling finished, I’m really able to focus on my future goals,” Wilson told Full Throttle.
“I have a manager in the UK on my side who has been a big help and if this year goes to plan, we’re
looking to a move into GT cars in 2018.
“Being under Joey’s wing and absorbing the knowledge he’s gained over the years internationally will
benefit my progress extensively and give me the best possible chance to exceed the expectations I’ve
set for myself.”
The youngster admits that the challenge is ambitious in the extreme.
“I’ve had some negative comments about what I’m trying to achieve, but if anything that fires me up
even more as I know within myself I have the skills and mindset to succeed. KZ2 really suits my driving
style, it teaches you to drive properly and of course I love having the six gears at my disposal!”
Zack is aiming to be in Europe from the end of May and into the back end of season 2017.