Years racing: 10 Years
Home track: Baypark Speedway
Feature wins: 0 in Midgets
Classes raced: Ministocks, Formula 2 Midgets, Midgets
Sponsors:
BSL Racing Team, Esslinger Engineering, Lucas Oil, EasySteel, Glenrock
Earthmovers, Write On Signs, FastMasters,
When did you start racing and how did you get into it?
Started at 11years old in a Ministock youth class at Waharoa Speedway.
What classes have you run over the years?
– Ministock age:11-16 – Formula 2 Midget age:19-21 – Midget age:22
What are you most proud of in your racing career?
– Making it to Midgets the way I did, surrounded by great people.
What titles have you received while racing?
– 1nz CTRA Ministock champ – Auckland F2 champ
What is your all-time favourite track to race at and why?
Baypark speedway when it is hooked up! Last season Baypark put on the
fastest track I have ever been on, and it was great! Looking forward to more
this season.
What are you currently doing in the off-season and how do you prepare
mentally and physically for this sport?
Architectural Designer at Alistair Watt Architectural Limited
Trust the process – Train 6x a week before work
What do you hope to achieve next season?
To be comfortable with the car – The results will come soon after
What characteristics do you think are important to becoming successful in
racing?
– Good people – Good gear – Team work – Passion
What is happening with your car in the off-season any major changes we
should look out for once the season starts?
Big changes – you will have to wait and see
Speedway racing can be fast and dangerous, looking out toward the fans, what
do you think is one thing the fans will never understand until they are behind
the wheel of a race car?
How much faster it feels in the seat
What is your favourite race on the NZ race calendar?
New Zealand Title – everything is to play for!
Who do you admire most in motorsport and why?
– Brad Mosen – Driving style and character
Let’s talk about Baypark Speedway,
• What made you decide to run the Mighty M?
Car owner Bill Buckley is the promoter of Baypark Speedway
Happy to support a promoter putting in the extra time and money into the sport.
What do you think of the changes and the way direction the speedway is
moving?
I see progress – fast, clean racing is what we need
What would you like to see improve for both the speedway and your
class?
More interaction with the crowd – More atmosphere
Tell us about your sponsors, what kind of business they run and the support
you get from them?
BSL Racing Team
This group have supported me since day one in my open
wheel racing time. I started as a crew member and was quickly given the opportunity
to showcase what I can do behind the wheel. It must have been alright because the
next season I was given the opportunity to run a Formula 2 Midget for the team with
a brand-new concept engine built by Esslinger Engineering.
BSL Racing has supplied me with the best parts, equipment, people and expertise
for the last 4 seasons, I am happy to say I will be doing my 5th season with the team
also.
Esslinger Engineering
is an engine building shop run out of the USA, they Supply
us with high quality motors built tough and always pushing the limit.
Lucas Oil
is a manufacture of high-quality racing oils, fluids and much more. They
supply the team with everything we need from engine oils to cleaning products.
EasySteel
has a primary focus on all things steel. Anything ranging from wire
products to structural beams. EasySteel is a big partner in Buckley Systems and
therefore a big partner in BSL Racing Team.
Glenrock Earthmovers
a family owned and run earthmoving company run for over
40 years. Owner Glenn Roberts and Rocky Roberts (also known as Mum & Dad)
have huge support for me supplying tow vehicles, trailers, quads and funds to allow
me to continue racing.
Write On Signs
a signage company located in Henderson, providing anything
from commercial large-scale signs, vehicle wraps, advertising and much more.
Write On Signs came onboard last season doing the wrap on BSL Racing’s 14M,
91M & 1NZ cars.
Fastmaster Enterprises
a supplier of race wear such as K1 suits and Arai helmets and
everything you might need in-between. They also stock racing simulator complete
builds and products. Alastair Wootten (owner) has come onboard helping myself get a full brand-new kit
custom made for this season.
We know sponsors play a big part but so do crews and families, tell us about
your support team?
I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone involved with my racing journey so far.
A special mention to everyone at BSL Racing, Bill Buckley, Calvin Worthington and to my dedicated crew who I could not be without – Ethan Roberts, Glenn Roberts, James Greenslade and Jordan Walker.
Absolute legends, excited for many for race nights to come.
Final words …… What would you like to say to your fans and the wider speedway community?
BE KIND