Martin Plowman

November 1, 2008 Plowman masters first Indy Lights oval test

Britain’s Martin Plowman (Tamworth, Staffordshire) effortlessly mastered his first run in an open-wheel car on an oval circuit, on Wednesday 29 October, and also passed his Indy Lights Rookie test. Plowman conducted his second test with the Panther Racing team at the Homestead-Miami Speedway where his lap time of 28.6 seconds was quick enough to secure a front row start at the Indy Lights ...

October 10, 2008 Plowman Impresses in First Indy Lights Test with Panther Racing

Britain’s Martin Plowman (Tamworth, Staffordshire) has successfully completed his first ever Indy Lights test with Panther Racing at the Sebring International Raceway ahead of his 2009 championship debut. Plowman completed over 200 laps of the circuit in Florida, USA, on 8&9 October, and impressed his new team throughout the extensive two-day test.

August 7, 2008 Plowman for Zandvoort Masters of F3 at Zolder

Martin Plowman is set to contest the Zandvoort Masters of F3 for the first time on 8-10 August, which will once again be held at the Belgium circuit of Zolder. The prestigious annual event attracts the best drivers from Formula 3 championships across Europe, particularly from the Formula 3 Euro Series and British F3 International Championship, ensuring fierce competition for the coveted title.

June 3, 2008 Plowman’s form promising despite problems at Pau

Tamworth’s Martin Plowman experienced his most challenging F3 Euro Series race weekend yet on the French street circuit of Pau, on 31 May & 1 June. Evidence of the rookie’s brilliance shone through in a storming drive from 25th to eighth in round five but his point-scoring chances were dashed when the Staffordshire star was taken out of the race, while a gearbox problem ruined his round six aspirations.

April 15, 2008 Plowman’s Formula 3 Euro Series Debut at Hockenheim

Brit Martin Plowman faced a challenging debut in the Formula 3 Euro Series at Hockenheim, on 12&13 April, with RC Motorsport powered by Volkswagen. Despite tyre selection issues putting pay to his qualifying chances, Plowman put in an encouraging performance and showed promise for the 2008 season.