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After a few conversations with motorsport legend Marcos Ambrose, Adam Garwood found himself with a fantastic opportunity on his hands. The 24-year-old driver from Launceston spoke to Ambrose and Barry Rogers, who are both key members of the Garry Rogers Motorsport team, and finally arranged a test day in an S5000. Shortly after, Garwood is preparing to make his single-seater debut for the team at this week’s Race Tasmania event at Symmons Plains. READ MORE: “I did a trial day at the GRM combine a few weeks ago and wasn’t too far off the pace so we locked in at Symonds Plains,” Garwood said. “Then it went from there and ended up confirming to do a full season in it.” Barry’s father, after whom the team is named, was tasked with helping some of the biggest names in Australian motorsport including Jamie Whincup, Scott McLaughlin and Garth Tander. So, with Barry and Ambrose at the helm, it’s understandable that Garwood jumped at the chance. “They are one of the best teams in Australia, they have achieved a lot and they are a great team to work with,” he said. “I’m really looking forward to learning from them and seeing what we can accomplish.” Following his father Greg in motorsport, Garwood has driven in the Sports TG, Touring Car Masters and Porsche Carrera Cup classes throughout his career, with Race Tasmania set to be his first encounter in an open-wheel car. Fortunately for him, he can make the transition to his home circuit. “Obviously at Symmons there aren’t as many corners as there are at other tracks. I’ve felt pretty comfortable so far so just seeing where we end up after this weekend and go from there,” he said. “It’s pretty much just upper body strength that you have to work on because obviously the downforce of the car is quite important – it’s quite physical on the body. Really, it’s just learning to use all the downforce and get used to being in the center of the car rather than to the side like I’m used to. Here’s how you can continue to access our trusted content:

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CONCENTRATED: Adam Garwood gets behind the wheel of an S5000. Image: Angryman Photography

After a few conversations with motorsport legend Marcos Ambrose, Adam Garwood found himself with a fantastic opportunity on his hands.

Shortly after, Garwood is preparing to make his single-seater debut for the team at this week’s Race Tasmania event at Symmons Plains.

“Then it went from there and ended up confirming to do a full season in it.”

Barry’s father, after whom the team is named, was tasked with helping some of the biggest names in Australian motorsport including Jamie Whincup, Scott McLaughlin and Garth Tander.

So, with Barry and Ambrose at the helm, it’s understandable that Garwood jumped at the chance.

“They are one of the best teams in Australia, they have achieved a lot and they are a great team to work with,” he said.

“I’m really looking forward to learning from them and seeing what we can accomplish.”

Following his father Greg in motorsport, Garwood has driven in the Sports TG, Touring Car Masters and Porsche Carrera Cup classes throughout his career, with Race Tasmania set to be his first encounter in an open-wheel car.

Fortunately for him, he can make the transition to his home circuit.

Image: Angryman Photography

“Obviously at Symmons there aren’t as many corners as there are at other tracks. I’ve felt pretty comfortable so far so just seeing where we end up after this weekend and go from there,” he said.

“It’s pretty much just upper body strength that you have to work on because obviously the downforce of the car is quite important – it’s quite physical on the body.

“Really it’s just about learning to use all the downforce and getting used to being in the center of the car rather than to the side like I’m used to.”

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