Club Torque Spring 2021

Bathurst gave me the motivation to start racing

What model was your first MX-5? NA6 What motivated you to start racing? Bathurst. How did you prepare for your first race? Driver training days & listening. What rituals do you follow before each event? Coffee. Tell us about your first track car? My track car is my NA6 road car. I slowly added modifications. What mods have made the biggest difference to your times? Tyres. 100%. What mods would you rather forget about? They have ALL been good. Any embarassing moments on and off the track? Almost spinning

club offer to help you compete? Comradeship. How have you fared this season? I was awarded the NSW Supersprint RR2 (1601-2000cc) championship and the (unofficial) overall win in RR class (RR1, RR2, RR3, RR4). What are the three words that describe the feeling of winning? Satisfaction. Surprised. Pumped. What does the future hold for you in racing? MX-5 Cup & the Wakefield 300. Favourite drive off the track? Nurbushring (Buladelah Mountain) NA, NB, NC, or ND? NA6 because it’s an underdog that never fails to surprise.

on my first gear change at a driver training day. And the Wakefield cabins pillow fight. Daily drive? It was my NA6. Now it’s my Holden Ute tow vehicle. What advice would you give a first time racer? Good tyres. What’s your favourite piece of gear or accessory for the track? Coffee machine & my race suit. Who is your driving hero in your group now? Michael DeMaio - awesome car control. Who is your hero in professional motorsport? Daniel Ricciardo. What did the MX-5

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