Zach Fourie, a talented young South African-born racer, recently made his debut in the Ligier JS F4 Championship. Despite being a newcomer to the international stage, Zach displayed immense skill and courage among some seasoned greats.
Austin, Texas (24 November 2024) – Fresh off the Ligier JS F4 Championship race track, Zach Fourie not only had a great run as a debutante but also gained a wealth of experience.
After qualifying, Zach entered Race 1 with the sheer focus of a safe race and completing it in one piece. For a young man doing what he did out on that track in a 1st-generation car, there is no denying that it took a whole lot of courage and heart!
His determination to improve led to an even better performance in Race 2, where he finished just outside the top 10, securing 11th place against seasoned drivers.
While Race 3 ended prematurely due to an unfortunate incident with one of the other drivers, the overall experience and growth from this opportunity were invaluable for the 15-year-old teen.
Reflecting on the exhilarating experience, Zach told us:
“It was an incredible experience racing on the F1 track, just a week after the previous race. Driving and testing the F4 car versus the real thing (racing) is completely different.
“It all felt so surreal and I wasn’t sure at first, but after a few laps around the track it felt natural pretty quickly. Feeling those butterflies in the pit of my stomach and hearing the engine roar, drivers side by side on the track passing by at 120 miles per hour is intoxicating. You want to go back for more.”
The promising racer has redirected to focus on his school books but looks forward to seeing what the 2025 season has in store for him as well as securing more sponsors.
“Being part of this and following my dream to be a racing driver would not be possible without my parents and brother – thank you,” the grateful young driver said.
Sources: Supplied
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