Aaron Borg - NSW Premier State Cup Vice Champion

 Aaron Borg wrapped up his 2008 season this weekend at the Eastern Creek Raceway, where the final round of the NSW Premier State Cup was held. The Sydney driver was 2^nd in the event, which meant he was also runner-up in this year's championship.

 Aaron went into this weekend still aiming for the title but, having to race with a broken wrist and his arm still in a cast, knew this would be a difficult task. He fought his way through the two heat races and the pre-final, finishing in 3^rd place in all, as well as setting two fastest laps.

 Speaking before the final, Aaron said "I started in 2^nd place on both heats, which on this track is actually not a very good place to start. For the pre-final I started 3^rd and after a lot of fighting me and Nathan Taylor, who was 2^nd, broke away from the pack. I was a lot quicker than Nathan but because the leader was already a long way out in front I just stayed behind him as I wanted to start 3rd and not 2nd for the final."

 This strategy paid off and in the final, after a good start, Aaron settled behind championship leader Matthew Waters in 2^nd place. Fighting for the lead, both drivers quickly opened a large gap from the rest of the field. Halfway through the race however, Aaron had more difficulties keeping up with the leader and dropped back. Towards the end, and feeling the strain on his broken wrist, he had to settle for 2^nd place.

 "I'm obviously disappointed for not taking the championship but I'm very proud of my results this year. I want to say thanks to Mum and Dad, Troy Farley, my uncle for his motor, HURST race engines, Charisma Signs, WOW Displays, Kart One and Topkart for all their support throughout the season", he added at the end.

 With the 2008 season at an end, Aaron Borg is already busy making plans for 2009. More news will follow soon!