WHILE most drivers may have an eye towards the Formula One landscape, overseas-based Guyanese Calvin Ming has his focus on acquirng another prize, the World Endurance Championships commonly known as the 24 hours of Le Mans.
Speaking during a press conference yesterday morning, Ming, who is on a brief vacation, indicated that Formula One actually represents his third-tier option for his racing career.
According to Ming, while there is the obvious prestige that is associated with Formula 1 brand of racing, persons must understand that there are various styles of driving and different career paths.

“My goal is prototype car Le Mans racing, the 24 hours, secondly Indy car and finally F1. From a driver’s point of view, my driving style more fits the Le Mans kind of racing and I prefer that one because from a driver’s basis, it is more competitive,” he said.
According to his father Stanley, the plan is to venture to the French city next year June in an attempt to test out one of the machines in order to garner traction in that direction.
The second year Florida International University (FIU) student currently doing Civil Engineering says that studying still remains a priority as well, adding, “It’s always good to have a second option. It’s never good to close off your options, just keep it as open as you can. The reason I chose Civil Engineering is because it will always be in demand.”

Ming has set his sights on the USF 2000 series, the American equivalent of Formula Three as the next stepping stone in his road to the European continent with testing done with two top teams in the series.
He has, however, declined to name which team he is likely to suit up for in 2017; that decision is expected in the New Year.
Meanwhile, Ming who currently leads the F4 series in NACAM Mexico with 126 points says that gym and fitness work will continue even as he spends the holidays with his family.