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| July 18, 2012 News |
| eKartingNews.ca Driver of the Month - June 2012 - Steven Szigeti |
 | Steven Szigeti enjoyed a great month behind the wheel in June with two Rotax Senior wins in Quebec
(Photo: Cody Schindel-CKN) |
As part of eKartingNews.ca's continuing initiative to promote karting in Canada, we have created a Driver of the Month award. Each month, the EKN.ca staff will select one driver who's accomplishments deserve to be highlighted via the Driver of the Month profile.
The Rotax Senior class in Canada is one of the premier proving grounds in North American karting, with top drivers going head-to-head for supremacy in a variety of chassis. In order to succeed, a racer needs not only raw talent behind the wheel, but physical and mental strength to overcome setbacks and develop as a driver. Among the many talented drivers doing that on a regular basis is Quebec's Steven Szigeti, who is the eKartingNews.com Driver of the Month for June.
For Szigeti, the 2012 season has already been one of success. Entering the month of June, Steven had already won a race in the off-season Florida Winter Tour en route to second in the title fight, and he stood on the podium in the opening round of the Quebec Cup and the season-opening doubleheader of the Eastern Canadian Karting Championships (ECKC) in May. That, however, was just the start of things. This past month, Szigeti further raised his game, making multiple trips to the top step of the podium. The start of June witnessed the Tony Kart driver capturing the pole and win in the second round of the Quebec Cup at the Mont St. Hilaire Karting facility in Quebec. Remaining in 'La Belle Province', Szigeti continued his winning ways at the tricky ICAR karting track during the third round of the ECKC series. After just missing out on the top-spot in both qualifying and the Prefinal, Szigeti was the first driver to the stripe in the main event. While the third installment of the Quebec Cup at ICAR, which was held that same weekend, didn't go quite as planned, the Longueuil-based driver ended the month of June as not only the driver to beat in the Rotax Senior class, but also as the EKN.ca Driver of the Month.
EKN.ca Driver of the Month - June 2012 - Steven Szigeti
Bio
Hometown: Longueuil, Quebec
Parents: David & Beata
Siblings: Amanda
Education: Currently attending college
Racing Resume
Chassis: Tony Kart
Engine Service Center: Supertune USA
Sponsors: Sh Karting, Supertune USA, MG Deco, Olymbec, Traffic Tech, Pense Web, Best Western Brossard and Dorval
Years Karting: 6 1/2
How did you get started in karting? About seven years ago, we had a good friend that used to race in 4-stroke. He offered us to try out his kart and we ended up buying it. I have been hooked to the sport since then.
What has been the high point in your racing career? Winning the Canadian Nationals in Rotax Senior last year. We had a perfect weekend with no problems at all. It was just a great week for me to be driving my kart.
What are your goals in racing? Like most people, I would definitely want to win the worlds, but to be realistic, I just want to keep enjoying racing for as long as I can.
In a few words, how would you describe your driving style? Smooth and calm, passing whenever I see an opportunity.
Previous championship titles and wins of note: 2012 Rotax Senior Florida Winter Tour Vice-Champion, 2011 Rotax Senior Canadian Champion, 2011 Rotax Senior Coupe du Quebec Champion, 2010 Coupe du Quebec Rotax Senior champion, 2009 Rotax Junior Canadian Vice-Champion, 2009 Rotax Junior Coupe du Quebec Champion, 2008 Rotax Junior Canadian Vice-Champion, 2008 Rotax Junior Coupe du Quebec and Coupe de Montreal Champion, 2007 Honda Junior Coupe du Quebec and Coupe de Montreal Champion
Likes
Favorite track: La Conca in Italy
Favorite form of professional motor sports: Formula One
Favorite karting driver: Davide Fore
Favorite professional driver: Robert Kubica
Favorite website: Facebook and NHL.com
Favorite movie: The Butterfly Effect
Favorite actor/actress: Jim Carrey
Favorite music/group: Datsik
Favorite vacation/activity spot: Mont-Tremblant, Quebec
Favorite food: Pizza or Pasta
The Real Deal
What do you do when not at the track? Study, train, and hang out with friends.
What are your goals outside of karting? To be successful in the field of medicine.
What type of street car do you drive? I currently don't own a car
What type of street car would you like to drive? Nissan GTR
What are your pet peeves or things that irritate you? When people are full of themselves.
What is your favorite aspect about racing karts? The fact that once you put on that helmet, all decisions that you make are solely up to you. I also enjoy how competitive karting is since it helps me strive to be the best that I can. |
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