behind the scenes whether it's towing the car to the track or picking up race fuel or car parts they have it covered. My crew, who spend many hours in the workshop behind the scenes repairing bits and pieces, as well as the general maintenance side of things. It's crucial to have a supportive team behind you.
Whats the fastest speed you have driven in any type of vehicle?
Not 100% sure as we don't have speedo's in our race cars, but I was clocked by a speed gun on the Pukekohe sweeper doing 206kph
Most memorable moment in your career? Winning the D1NZ National drifting Championship in both 2006 & 2013
Biggest challenge in your career?
Building cars that aren't already developed in the NZ drifting scene.
Who is your favourite driver?
Vaughn Gittin Jr
Whats the best part about what you do? I love taking first timers out for a hot lap, the smile on their face says it all. Plus it's a bonus
being able to compete in a sport where my good mates and family can get involved.
What would you say to anyone out there that is wanting to get into a career with drifting?
Head to open track days, there's plenty on in Auckland.
Specs
Vehicle: 2010 Holden Commodore VE (VF facelift)
Engine: Six-litre GM L98 V8, Vortech V-1 supercharger, GReddy blow-off valve, Link G4 ECU, twin three-inch X-Force exhaust, Fenix radiator,
Driveline: G-Force GSR four-speed manual; Direct Clutch twin-plate clutch; Direct Clutch flywheel; Winters Quick Change diff
Suspension: Custom Tein Super Drift coilovers, Dobi race coils, custom blade style sway bars, internal sway bar adjusters [disconnected]
Brakes: Tilton reverse swing-mount
pedal box, Tilton brake pedal, AP
Racing six-piston front calipers,
AP Racing front discs, AP Racing
four-piston rear calipers, AP Racing
rear discs, hydraulic handbrake
Wheels/Tyres: 18x10.5-inch
AUTOart VY wheels,
265/35R18 Tri-Ace Racing
Kings tyres
Exterior: Full VF
Commodore conversion,
HSV front bumper, full
custom wide body kit,
Interior: VF Commodore
dash, Racetech front
bucketseats and five-point
harnesses, Momo drift
steering wheel, Link digital
display, modified Long
shifter, BSL Racing billet
hydraulic handbrake lever
Performance: 980hp, 8psi
boost