Newton-John competed in the Formula Holden Tasman Cup in 2000 – 2001 , nearly winning his inaugural event in the series , and the Formula Holden Australian Drivers ' Championship in 2001 , finishing fifth , with a best result of 2nd ; he also competed in the French Renault Megane Cup , and tested a Formula Three car . His final Formula Holden race was on September 10 , 2001 ; the September 11 attacks resulted in financial backing for his open-wheel career drying up , and Newton-John switched to stock cars
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Emerson Newton-John