Teenage West Kelowna driver heading to Europe to test electric racing car

Teenage West Kelowna racing sensation Marco Kacic is heading to Europe to test-drive an electric car.

The 16-year-old is off to Barcelona to try out a Mahindra Racing Formula E car on Nov. 12, 13 and 14.

While there he will join one-time Formula One racer Nick Heidfeld, who is from Germany.

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Marco couldn’t race at the final two races of the series in Monterey California this weekend due to lack of funding but Marco was there with his Doran Motorsports Group team and was able to take part in the overall championship podium were he was awarded the 2019 F4 Formula Pro USA championship trophy. . . . . . #followthejourney #dreambig #formula2 #formula1 #nevergiveup #faith #godsplan #f3americas #f4 #16yearsold #driven #hardworkpaysoffs #athlete #formulacar #racelife #bornforthis #victory #racecardriver #croatian #canadian #win #firstplace #speed #focus #againstallodds #race #racing #team #indycarseries #blessedlife

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Marco won a Formula 4 Championship title in his debut year last season.

He is now looking to secure funding for the 2020 season.

“I don’t know what to expect,” he explained.

“Driving a Formula E car is going to be something very different for me, but I’m excited for the opportunity and to meet the team.”