Year of birth: 24/09/88
Home Town: Mentone Vic
Years in Karting: Started in 1999
Which Club are you a member of? Oakleigh
Website: I’m on Facebook
Chassis / Engine / Classes: Kosmic / Leopard / Leopard Light
Tracks competed at regularly: Oakleigh, Todd Rd, Geelong, Puckapunyal
What is your favourite pastime? (Besides Karting) Watching motorsport, see my mates and my girlfriend.
‘9 to 5' Job / Student: Apprentice Mechanic at Autologic: BMW Specialists
How did you get started in Karting? Dad and I had a look at Oakleigh’s 2 hour Rotax Enduro one night. It all came together after that.
Karting Accomplishments:
2008:
2nd Victorian State Championships – Leopard Light
Qualified 2nd at the Australian Championships and winner of 2 heats - Leopard Light
4th Rounds 1 & 2 Victorian Leopard Series - Leopard Light
1st Round 3 Victorian Leopard Series - Leopard Light
What is your most memorable karting moment? 2008 Australian Championships
What is your most embarrassing moment in Karting? Probably spinning on the roll around laps
What is your funniest memory in Karting? Got done by the cops at the 2004 Nationals.
Do you have any sponsors or people you want to thank for their support? My Mum and Dad have been a huge help and support, they do everything. MKC have helped me heaps as well, along with Graham Ritter. Josh Brooker has been a great help at the bigger meetings also.
Do you have any other family members that race also? No.
Do you set goals for yourself in Karting? and, if so, what are they? Yes, to win this years Leopard Final along with a State and National Title at some point. It would be nice to also show well at the 2008 IAME World Finals.
Tell us about someone who inspires you, or is a Mentor to you? The hugely talented Fernando Alonso.
I also have huge respect for Casey Stoner and Valentino Rossi.
Most admired racer outside Karting? and why? Fernando Alonso for his raw speed.
If you won a million dollars today, and had to spend it in 24 hours, what would you spend it on? Build a world class Go-Kart track.
What do you think needs the most improvement in karting in Australia today? Lots of things need minor adjustment, example: class weights, clutches etc; It would be nice to have a CIK Series with a decent championship with prize money.
If you got the opportunity to have 5 minutes to have your say as a Karting competitor at an AKA Conference on any subject whatsoever, what would you talk about? and why does it mean so much to you as a Karter? I would ask to make a drivers association so the number one thing to do with karting gets there viewpoints out and what we want.
What thing you like most about karting? Winning and the fun factor.
What thing you like least about Karting? Waiting to race, and costly repairs.
What cheeses you off? Practise days when they put all senior classes together.
What is your Favourite Food? Pizza
What is your Fitness Routine? I should have one, but don’t.
Tips or Philosophies on winning? Believe in yourself and your kart, never give in.
What I have learned or gained from Kart Racing? A huge amount of information and experience to do with racing and kart set-up.
What are your future Ambitions? To race CIK in Europe.