Clients from Guide Dogs Victoria visited V8 Ute Racing Driver, Elliot Barbour at Sandown Raceway before the Ambassador takes to the track for Round 5 of the Auto One V8 Ute Racing Series – protected by ARMOR ALL as part of the Wilson Security Sandown 500.
The young St Kilda resident was more than happy to show clients Luke Koenders, Sam Hodson and dog Vito around his Race Ute and the V8 Ute Paddock and is happy to be chosen as an Ambassador.
“I am really excited that Guide Dogs Victoria has chosen me to be an Ambassador for what I think is a fantastic cause. I have always had a love for dogs and do believe that they are a man's best friend.
“The reason why I am so keen to get involved with Guide Dogs Victoria is because as a child I saw my grandparents sponsor a Guide Dog. I saw the incredible sense of satisfaction it gave them in knowing that their contribution changed someone else's life in a big way. That had a profound effect on me and knowing you are helping find someone a 'mate' in life that will guide them through every day things that sighted people take for granted is just fantastic,” he said.
Barbour will run Guide Dogs Victoria on the front bonnet and tailgate of his Ford FG this weekend.
“I am honoured to be a part of Guide Dogs Victoria and am really excited about helping them get their message out there – particularly to the younger generation. Due to an aging population there will be many more people who will be living with vision impairment in the coming years and it's important for us to make sure these amazing dogs go to the people who need them.”
Guide Dogs Victoria is thrilled to have the young race car driver on board.
CEO Karen Hayes said, “almost a third of our clients are children and it will be incredibly inspirational for them to have a young role model.”
Barbour has been racing in the Auto One V8 Ute Racing Series – protected by ARMOR ALL since the start of the year and is currently leading the V8 Ute Rookie ladder, which might see him land a Test Drive with Erebus Motorsport in one of Mercedes-Benz AMG race-cars.
Barbour will hit the track on Friday for practice followed by Qualifying and races over the weekend, Race 1 and Race 3 will be televised live on Network Seven so keep your eyes peeled for Barbour’s Guide Dogs Victoria V8 Race Ute.
See below top three Rookie Standings:
Elliot Barbour Guide Dogs Victoria 409Adam Marjoram Auto One Racing 277Jesse Dixon Hayman Reese Racing 267
See below full race schedule for the weekend:
See below full V8 Race Utes schedule. Friday, 13th September Practice 10:45amSaturday, 14th September Qualifying 11:40amSaturday, 14th September Race 1 1:55pmSunday, 15th September Race 2 9:45amSunday, 15th September Race 3 12:10pm
