21st March, 2012
Ovie Iroro, the youngest Nigerian on the Nigeria Racing Eagle team, has uncovered his 2012 plan to feature in motorsport championships around the world.
Nigeria Racing Eagle is a team put together by GRC Motorsport to represent Nigeria and African Team at the world Motorsport tournament this year.
Iroro told nigeriaracingeagle.blogspot.com that his exploits in motor racing this year will take him to Formula Renault in the UK, the World GT3 championship and the Blancpain Endurance Series with the Nigerian Racing Eagle.
Iroro, who is currently based in England, said his ultimate ambition in life is to race in Formula 1 someday with the opportunity giving by the Nigeria Racing Eagle.
“I hope my story can inspire other young drivers to step up and be involved in motorsport. You may be a while away from racing internationally, but there is a lot of time to learn and the opportunities certainly exist. Racing has now become more accessible in Nigeria because Nigeria Racing Eagle is interested in training young drivers.
“I feel that Nigeria Racing Eagle is a step in the right direction for both Nigeria and Africa. Nigeria Racing Eagle would be the first ever completely African racing team to compete internationally, and are made up of Nigerian drivers and engineers,” he said.