Meet the V8 Drivers
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Steve White At a young age he wanted to quit driving although with the help of his mentors Pete Brock, Mark Webber and his family he went on to make the all time Australian Top 100 race car driver list. He has represented Australia twice and spent 5 years racing overseas. He has finished in the top 4 of every full championship competed. Steven’s goal for 2010 is to race professionally again in Australia looking to start in the V8 Fujitsu class. Steven describes the experience at Fastrack Racing as “EXHILARATING!" |
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Tim Blanchard “It is through my challenges in Europe that make driving enjoyable and a very rewarding success.” His favourite track is in Belgium called Spa Francorchamps as it demonstrates your commitment to racing. He placed 2nd in the 2008 British Formula Ford Championship and 1st in the 2007 Australian Formula Ford Championship. Tim’s goal for 2010 is to win the 2010 Fujitsu V8 Supercar Championship. Tim describes the experience you get from driving with Fastrack as "A THRILL!" |
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Trent Harrison Has his first win in an Australian Championship. The race that started his career was the One Hour Endurance Race at Phillip Island aged 15. He won his class and it was after that race that he got his first TV interview with FOX. Trent's aim for 2010 is to win, win, win! Trent describes the experience you get from driving with Fastrack as "FAST!" |
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Elliot Barbour His first race was in a HQ Holden at Calder Park, his greatest achievement to date is being regarded as the most successful driver in 2009 in the 944 Porsche Challenge. Elliot Barbour’s favourite track is the Sandown and Phillip Island. The hardest is Winton as it is hard to get the car to work well for every corner. His goal for 2010 is to try and finish on the Podium for the year. Elliot describes the experience at Fastrack as “A RIDE OF A LIFETIME!"
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Nick Percat The most influential people in his life are his father and Walkinshaw Racing CEO Craig Wilson. Nick’s favourite track in Australia is Albert Park as it is fast and flowing. His worst track in Australia is the Indy Gold Coast as there is no room for error and it takes a lot of commitment. His first race was at the age of 7 in Go Karting. His goal for 2010 is to finish in the top 3 in the Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series. Nick describes the experience you get driving with Fastrack Racing as an “ADRENALIN RUSH!"
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Nathan Pretty The most influential person in Nathan's career is Peter Brock, it is through his passion and belief in him that he was able to win the Bathurst 24hr as well as winning two world jetboat titles. The hardest track for him in Australia is Bathurst as it commands so much respect, it is also his favourite race track as it is so challenging. His goal for 2010 is to enjoy all aspects of racing! Nathan describes the experience you get from Fastrack as "THRILLING!"
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Ben Neilson Ben's first competition was at Phillip Island in 1991 at his favourite track because "it is so fast and a hell of a lot of fun!" His Greatest achievement so far is at Phillip Island testing SBR V8 Supercars. The Hardest track for Ben Neilson is Bathurst due to the elevations that make it very demanding. It is also one of his favourite tracks, "going through the chase is the best feeling ever!" Ben describes racing with Fastrack Racing as a "FASCINATING EXPERIENCE!"
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Asher Johnston Asher's greatest achievement was winning the CAM's 'Racing Driver of the Year' in 2009. He began racing in Go Karts at a Junior Level, and was inspired to race V8s through watching the V8s and Formula 1 at the Adelaide GP. Asher's favourite track is Clipsal 500, Adelaide Parklands because it is a street circuit and also because it is his home town. His goal for 2010 is to get back to racing at a national level. Asher describes the experience at Fastrack Racing as "HIGH SPEED!!"
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Gavin Harvey Gavin's greatest achievement in his life is his family and driving. His first race was at Oran Park where he came 2nd. His hardest and favourite track is Bathurst as there are many blind apexs. Gavin's 2010 goal is to win the Croissant Cup. Nathan Pretty is the most influential person in his career and he states that Fastrack Racing is "AN AWESOME EXPERIENCE!" |
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Marcus Zukanovic Marcus's greatest achievement to date is winning the Australian V8 Ute and Commodore Cup Championship in the same year, 2006. His first competitive race was in 2000 in the Victorian State Series Commodore Cup Sandown. Marcus finds the Adelaide Circuit the hardest track in Australia because of the level of confidence required for the driver and the car. His goal for 2010 is to win the Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series. Marcus Zukanovic states that Fastrack Racing is "ADDICTIVE!" |
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Josh Hunt Josh's first race was in 1996 at the Gold Coast Club Day in Go Karts, His favourite race track is in Surfers Paradise as it is a street circuit and Surfers is one of the best in the world. His greaterst achievement to date is placing 10th in the Champ Car Atlantic Championships. Jimmy Vasser is the greatest influential persion in Josh's career. Josh Hunt believes Fastrack Racing is an experience that is "UNFORGETTABLE!" |







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