17-1-79 23-1-79 Shy young m an in a By BRUCE SCOTT You can forget that popular image of the selfconfident extrovert racing car driver. It doesn't fit one of the world's up-and-coming driv ers at all. Tee Fabi, the 23-year-old Nilan University student who is sweeping all before him, is a shy young man. He is much more confdent in his car than in idle conversation. He's at a bit of a disadrantage in the latter situation, of course. His English is almost nonexistent, though nis French is pretty good. But behind the wheel he's a porrer to be reckoned with. With only two years racing behind him, he's leading the Formula Pacific series in New Zealand, and has won six races, small man, WIth a bright. all-seeing ere, he sars: "You can be a good driver and still not win. The first thing you need is a good car. "And you have to know your car and be able to tune it to your needs." hurry But he's a natural at sport. Tbe Son mealthy Milan family this father orns tale mines) he became a champion skier at 14, winning the junior Italian title in 1970. Nest he tried his hand at karting. The first time be drove it mas just for ticks. But he went on to win an Italian title and compete in the world championships 1974. His brother was in the same team. Last year fas his frst full season in international car racing, and be son the first race in the Formula 3 in Belguim. Now he has a lucrative contract to drive for the works March-B.7W. What about his university studies in aeronautical engineering? "I'ro in my last years and I intend to finish." Girls? Yes. of course. every Italian is interested in giris. There's one special one back in Milan, but. *ce n'est pas tres serieux" "I am away too much so be really serious." BE TH CHAMPION ERE! LADY WIGRAM TROPHY RACE R.N.Z.A.F. STATION WIGRAM 27TH 28TH JANUARY Ford