Austone Tires and Fortune Tires driver Luke Garrett delivered an outstanding performance in Zolder (Belgium). The Brit stood on the podium twice and celebrated his first Chrome victory in the ETRC. After two consistently strong results on Saturday (6th and 4th place, despite a time penalty), Sunday’s podium belonged entirely to him: 1st and 2nd place.
The continuous strong results in recent championship rounds highlight the team’s significant progress. “The results are real proof of the teamwork and commitment behind the scenes!” Garrett commented on his success. “Many thanks to Fortune and Austone Tires for their great support, together we’re showing what’s possible both on and off the racetrack.”
Performance on the Racetrack, Relationships off the Racetrack
Ari Salah, Marketing Director of both brands in Europe, emphasised the value of sponsorship, which combines thrilling racing with genuine hospitality: “It was a pleasure to welcome our customers to Zolder and to share wonderful moments together. Both on the track and in the evenings in the city of Hasselt.” The event highlighted the international customer network behind FORTUNE and AUSTONE TIRES.
Among the many guests, Point S Germany attended as a customer of Fortune Tires, while LTD from Belgium represented Austone Tires. From abroad, TRT Greece traveled to Zolder to cheer on Garrett. Euro Tyres Sales (Ireland) was represented by Darragh Hunt, while Austone customer Tadas Mikalauskas represented Lithuania. Away from the racetrack, customers were treated to two dinner evenings in nearby Hasselt, filled with a warm atmosphere, live music, and good cheer. The evenings brought partners together in conversation and reflected the spirit of Fortune and Austone.
Adrian Costache, Commercial Director Europe, explained: “The event once again demonstrated that motorsport is a powerful platform for Fortune and Austone Tires to prove performance, innovation, and reliability in demanding environments, whilst also further strengthening relationships with our growing European customer base.”
With the success in Belgium behind them, Fortune and Austone Tires Now look ahead to the next round of the FIA ETRC in Le Mans.
