iSport International

SYSTEM STORE SOLUTIONS IN POLE POSITION WITH ISPORT INTERNATIONAL
 
When GP 2 series racing winners iSport International Ltd required high performance racing bays for its technicians, System Store Solutions were in pole position for experience and know-how.

GP2 series racing is the exciting, new championship launched in 2005 to provide a training ground for teams and drivers aspiring to Formula 1 such as iSport Internationals very own 2006 driver Timo Glock, who has now joined the Toyota F1 team. It has the full backing of the FIA (Motorsports governing body) together with support from Bernie Ecclestone and Renault.
The racing is competitive and passionate and the natural breeding ground for the Formula 1 champions of tomorrow. The cars are built to race at speeds almost matching those of F1 but unlike Formula 1 all teams work with the same car specification – which is proving to make for some thrilling racing. GP2 takes place at the same location of every European F1 event with the GP2 races preceding the Formula 1 race.

Charlie Cooley, Logistics manager at iSport International first approached System Store Solutions at the Autosport 2007 exhibition. What drew Charlie to the stand were the worktops and Cabinets on show. After an initial discussion with the team on the stand, it became clear that System Store Solutions had a plethora of experience in motorsport as they had already installed many race bays for companies such as Honda, Renault, Red Bull and Williams F1. It was clear that System Store Solutions were the right choice for iSport International. System Store Solutions were commissioned to design and re-furbish two main areas: the race bays and the clean room. Like Formula 1, GP2 standards for preparation and presentation are extremely high; therefore the installation was required to meet a stringent criterion. Within a short space of time workshop designs were presented to Mr Cooley and the project installation under the watchful eye of Dean O’Neill, projects manager for System Store Solutions started to take shape.

Specialist carpenters were brought in to ensure that the equipment was completely at one with the surrounding area, creating a very clean and polished finish to the project. The specialist joinery along with the high quality product range from manufacturing market leader Fami, ensured that the end result was looked on extremely favourable by iSport International and fit in perfectly with the long-term objectives of the GP2 series racing team.

Mr Cooley says, “the workmanship and installation was of a high standard and we are very pleased and proud of the end product”. He adds “Workshop guests are constantly praising us for having such a neat working environment. When you are trying to attract sponsors and drivers, it has to look right. I would have no hesitation in recommending System Store to any company that is looking for a quality service and value for money”.