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Mason started sim-racing in 2008 at the now defunct Syncro Racing with mixed success, but wrapping up two championships in the Audi R8 Cup and the Lotus Cortina series. Following a sabbatical from sim-racing while concentrating on studies, Mason returned to touring car racing at WSVR in 2013. Following the sabbatical, Mason has returned a better driver taken more race wins and poles than before. 2014 saw a shift in focus to take in a broader range of series, which lead to the start of a career at GPVWC.
 
Mason started sim-racing in 2008 at the now defunct Syncro Racing with mixed success, but wrapping up two championships in the Audi R8 Cup and the Lotus Cortina series. Following a sabbatical from sim-racing while concentrating on studies, Mason returned to touring car racing at WSVR in 2013. Following the sabbatical, Mason has returned a better driver taken more race wins and poles than before. 2014 saw a shift in focus to take in a broader range of series, which lead to the start of a career at GPVWC.
  
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Mason was snapped up by [[Cosmo Autosport]] for the [[2014 World Sport Series season]] to make his debut at GPVWC alongside [[Cameron Brewster]]. A mixed season followed with points few and far between, with Rob consistently being just outside the points. The contribution alongside Brewster did help Cosmo achieve 9th Place in the Teams Championship.
 
Mason was snapped up by [[Cosmo Autosport]] for the [[2014 World Sport Series season]] to make his debut at GPVWC alongside [[Cameron Brewster]]. A mixed season followed with points few and far between, with Rob consistently being just outside the points. The contribution alongside Brewster did help Cosmo achieve 9th Place in the Teams Championship.
  
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The series that could of marked Mason as a force in touring cars with [[YTF1]] at GPVWC was marred by business commitments resulting in missed races. Some flashes of speed belied general inexperience in the cars. A low points haul marked a disappointing season.
 
The series that could of marked Mason as a force in touring cars with [[YTF1]] at GPVWC was marred by business commitments resulting in missed races. Some flashes of speed belied general inexperience in the cars. A low points haul marked a disappointing season.
  
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Off the back of the ITC drive with YTF1, Mason took up a reserve driver role with the team. This resulted in a surprising number of appearances, and despite a marked improvement as the year progressed presented few points scoring opportunities.
 
Off the back of the ITC drive with YTF1, Mason took up a reserve driver role with the team. This resulted in a surprising number of appearances, and despite a marked improvement as the year progressed presented few points scoring opportunities.
  
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A debut at Sepang showed an initial lack of speed in these open wheel cars, but steady work saw Mason improve. The highlight of the year was a pole to flag victory at Monaco. Brief appearances yielded average results before a further pole followed at Brazil but the race was red flagged at half distance.
 
A debut at Sepang showed an initial lack of speed in these open wheel cars, but steady work saw Mason improve. The highlight of the year was a pole to flag victory at Monaco. Brief appearances yielded average results before a further pole followed at Brazil but the race was red flagged at half distance.
  
  
 
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[[Category:Drivers]]
 
[[Category:Rob Mason]]
 
[[Category:Rob Mason]]

Revision as of 05:00, 26 February 2015

England Rob Mason
[[File:]]
Nationality England Nationality
Year Joined 2014
First Race 2014 Open Series Malaysian Grand Prix
Series Entered Formula Challenge , World Sport Series, International Touring Cup
Current Team(s) YTF1 , Cosmo Autosport
Championships 0
Wins 0
Podiums 0
Poles 0
Fastest Laps {{{Fastest Laps}}}


Formula Challenge Career (up to October 2014)
Debut Year 2014
Associated Teams YTF1
Races 13
Championships 0
Race Wins 0
Podium Finishes 0
Pole positions 0
Fastest laps 0
First Race 2014 Challenge Austrian Grand Prix


Rob Mason is a British sim-racer who currently drives for Cosmo Autosport in the 2014 World Sport Series season, as well as driving for YTF1 in the 2014 International Touring Cup season as their primary driver, and in the 2014 Formula Challenge season as a reserve.

Early Sim-Racing Career

Mason started sim-racing in 2008 at the now defunct Syncro Racing with mixed success, but wrapping up two championships in the Audi R8 Cup and the Lotus Cortina series. Following a sabbatical from sim-racing while concentrating on studies, Mason returned to touring car racing at WSVR in 2013. Following the sabbatical, Mason has returned a better driver taken more race wins and poles than before. 2014 saw a shift in focus to take in a broader range of series, which lead to the start of a career at GPVWC.

2014

World Sports Series

Mason was snapped up by Cosmo Autosport for the 2014 World Sport Series season to make his debut at GPVWC alongside Cameron Brewster. A mixed season followed with points few and far between, with Rob consistently being just outside the points. The contribution alongside Brewster did help Cosmo achieve 9th Place in the Teams Championship.

International Touring Cup

The series that could of marked Mason as a force in touring cars with YTF1 at GPVWC was marred by business commitments resulting in missed races. Some flashes of speed belied general inexperience in the cars. A low points haul marked a disappointing season.

Formula Challenge

Off the back of the ITC drive with YTF1, Mason took up a reserve driver role with the team. This resulted in a surprising number of appearances, and despite a marked improvement as the year progressed presented few points scoring opportunities.

Open Series

A debut at Sepang showed an initial lack of speed in these open wheel cars, but steady work saw Mason improve. The highlight of the year was a pole to flag victory at Monaco. Brief appearances yielded average results before a further pole followed at Brazil but the race was red flagged at half distance.


Racing Career Results

2014

World Sports Series

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position, races in italics indicate fastest lap)

year Team Chassis 1
Bahrain 		2
Spain 		3
Monaco 		4
Canada 		5
Austria 		6
United Kingdom 		7
Germany 		8
Hungary 		9
Belgium 		10
Italy 		WDC Points
2014 England Cosmo Autosport FC-013 R1
20th 		R2
14th 		R1
Ret 		R2
15th 		R1
23rd 		R2
18th 		R1
19th 		R2
13th 		R1
- 		R2
- 		R1
- 		R2
- 		R1
19th 		R2
Ret 		R1
19th 		R2
18th 		R1
16th 		R2
16th 		R1
Ret 		R2
22nd 		- -

† Driver did not finish the Grand Prix, but was classified as they completed over 75% of the race distance.

Formula Challenge

Pos Driver AUS
Australia 		MYS
Malaysia 		BAH
Bahrain 		CHN
China 		ESP
Spain 		MON
Monaco 		CAN
Canada 		AUT
Austria 		GBR
United Kingdom 		GER
Germany 		HUN
Hungary 		BEL
Belgium 		ITA
Italy 		USA
United States 		UAE
United Arab Emirates 		JPN
Japan 		BRA
Brazil 		Points
60 England Rob Mason 16 20 28 19 14 24 Ret 30 20 Ret 30 23 Ret 28 Ret 20 22 2
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