B.C. teen wins scholarship to compete in Formula 4 competition in Europe – BC | 24CA News
Dylan Ulinder doesn’t even have his full B.C. driver’s license but, however his success on the racetrack has earned him a spot in a prestigious worldwide competitors.
The 17-year-old, grade 12 scholar is headed to France after profitable a profitable a scholarship from Road to Racing which goals to offer monetary assist to younger Canadian drivers.
We caught up with Dylan, taking a Formula 4 class automobile for a spin on the observe, a significant improve from go-karting.
“It’s a completely new way to drive, definitely nerve racking,” Ulinder informed Global News.
Formula 4 is a class of open-wheel racing for junior racers.
He’s been racing for years along with his father, who serves as a one-man pit crew for the younger racer.
“He didn’t tighten the nuts and the wheel fell off in turn nine of our qualifying session. Not ideal,” Ulinder added.
“He just came walking around the corner saying dad this didn’t help much,” Dylan’s father Aaron Ulinder joked.
But that minor speedbump didn’t take away from the acceleration of his expertise on the observe.
Dylan is now hitting speeds in extra of 260 km/h within the FEED racing collection.
The winner will get a full-time trip subsequent yr in Europe. It’s large publicity for a younger expertise who has been routinely on the rostrum in his three years of racing.
His father Aaron used to race in his youthful years. But by no means posted outcomes like his son.
“I think every race Dad is living vicariously through their son. I wish I could be doing this. I wish I had the skill.”
But he’s very happy with his son and is worked up for what might come subsequent.
“If he can demonstrate he has the skill to compete at a Global level, he may very well get a seat somewhere else,” Ulinder shared.
Dylan is hopeful his journey to France is just the start.
“Everyone wants to make it all the way. I’m just hoping I can get a ride for next year or years to come.”
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