Super Sedan Association - 2019/2020 Championship Series

Competitors

Driver Profile – Darren Kane

Home Town: Ipswich
Children: Toby
Occupation: Sales
Car No: 1 Australia
Chassis: Dominator
Make and Model: Gen 5
Pit Crew: Greg Boettcher, Brenton Knight, George Kane, David Knight, Todd Lloyd
Sponsors:

Ian Boettcher Race Parts
Dominator Race Cars
Motorsport Fuels
DRW Racewear

First Year Raced: 1989
First Class and Car: Super Sedan
Highlights:

4 x Australian Champion
5 x National Super Sedan Series Champion
6 x NSW Champion
2 x Tasmanian Champion
2 x SA Champion
2 x QLD Champion
1 x Victorian Champion
1 x WA Champion
2 x Grenville Anderson ECGN Champion
5 x Grand National (Tasmania) Winner
2 x Ian Boettcher 500 Winner
1 x Hammerdown Winner (WA)
1 x K Rock Winner

What do you love about Racing Super Sedans: My first love was super sedans as I grew up with my parents both racing in the class. I have a lot of great memories in the class.

Driver Profile – Craig Hammond

D.O.B: May 7, 1977
Home Town: Browns Plains
Marital Status: Married
Partner: Renata
Children: Nathalya, Briana, Sarah
Occupation: Earthmoving Contractor
Car No: 2
Chassis: Rocket
Make and Model: Pontiac Grand Prix
Pit Crew: Justin, Steve, Brett, Derek, Jos
Sponsors:

Afco Shock Doctor
CR2 Pty Ltd

First Year Raced: 2019
First Class and Car: Super Sedan
Highlights:
What do you love about Racing Super Sedans: Big cars, big horsepower and a huge adrenaline rush. The class is very professional and everyone is extremely hospitable and helpful

Driver Profile – Mick Nicola

Home Town: Traralgon
Marital Status: DeFacto
Partner: Dee
Children: Seven
Occupation: Sales
Car No: 3
Chassis: KO
Make and Model: Chev
Pit Crew: Shane Kemp, Rosco T
Sponsors:

Kempy Race Pipes
Integrity Warranty
Traralgon Car City
Virtue Homes

First Year Raced: 1990
First Class and Car: Torana
Highlights:

Three times Australian Super Sedan Champion

What do you love about Racing Super Sedans:

Driver Profile – Tania Smith

D.O.B: January 1, 1967
Home Town: Lismore
Occupation: Registered Nurse
Car No: 3
Chassis: Rocket
Make and Model: Holden Monaro
Pit Crew: Danny Smith, Kevin Magner, Karen Magner, Kyle Magner
Sponsors:

Rocket Chassis
TMS Sportswear
Bravehearts Empower Educate Protect Our Kids
FX Signs
Valvoline

First Year Raced: 1984
First Class and Car: Fender bender / HQ Holden Wagon
Highlights:

1989 NSW Champion - Modified Production Sedans
2010 Grenville Anderson East Coast Grand National - Winner
Gummi Cup Winner
Tooheys Grand Prix Winner
100 Lap Grand Prix Winner
Coca Cola Classic Winner
Northern Rivers Hotel Stampede Winner
Cannonball Cup Multiple Round Winner
QLD Super Sedan Series Multiple Round Winner
Australian Test Team Member (Multiple)

What do you love about Racing Super Sedans: The overall competitiveness and the friendships.

Driver Profile – Craig Craft

Home Town: Brisbane
Occupation: Motor Mechanic / Engine Assembler
Car No: 6
Chassis: Dominator
Make and Model: Ford Mustang
Pit Crew: Kyle, Tracey, Barry, Matty
Sponsors:

B & T Bobcats
CPE Race Engines
Manifested Industries Decals and Merch
UMR Engines

First Year Raced: 2004
First Class and Car: Surfers Paradise Sedans / TD Cortina
Highlights:
What do you love about Racing Super Sedans: The sound. The speed. The look. Family orientated. Travelling.

Driver Profile – Colin Kaine

Home Town:
Marital Status: Married
Partner: Christina
Children: Alyshia, Tahlia, Kira, Dean
Occupation: Owner at Lockyer Bins
Car No: 7
Chassis: Sweet
Make and Model: Dodge Intrepid
Pit Crew: Nudge, Jungles
Sponsors:

Lockyer Bins
Black Granite Finance
Australian Elite Insurance Solutions
Lowood Tyre Service

First Year Raced: 1991
First Class and Car: Modified Sedan
Highlights:
What do you love about Racing Super Sedans: The smell, the noise and the great people involved.

Driver Profile – Steve Jordan

Home Town: Lyon Tasmania
Marital Status: DeFacto
Partner: Romi
Children: Shannon, Trent, Chloe, Josh, Jack, Alex, Ariannah
Occupation: Motor Dealer
Car No: 7
Chassis: Dominator
Make and Model: Ford Mustang
Pit Crew: Tom, Dale, Romi, Chloe, Alex
Sponsors:

Nissan 4 x 4 Parts
Sweet Chassis
Pro 1 Race Parts
Down Under Graphics
Terry White Racing

First Year Raced: 1980
First Class and Car: Fender Benders/ Valiant Charger
Highlights:

2011 Super Sedan Australian Champion

What do you love about Racing Super Sedans: Because they are fast!!

Driver Profile – David Musch

D.O.B: July 22, 1970
Home Town: Kingaroy
Marital Status: Married
Partner: Susan
Children: Aidan and Damon
Occupation: General Manager
Car No: 12
Chassis: Sweet
Make and Model: Dodge Intrepid
Pit Crew: Danny Hurt, Peter Clifford, Craig Wall, Tony Rossi
Sponsors:

Ken Mills Toyota - Kingaroy
Golden City Trucks - Gympie
Sykes Haulage Plant Hire
Brims Concrete

First Year Raced: 1985
First Class and Car: Bombers / Mini Clubman
Highlights:
What do you love about Racing Super Sedans: Racing against the best drivers in Australia on a weekly basis. I also enjoy the camaraderie among the competitors.

Driver Profile – Matty Pascoe

D.O.B: June 24, 1977
Home Town: Ipswich
Marital Status: Married
Partner: Angela
Children: Zac and Brad Pascoe, Rhylie Jackwitz
Occupation: Race Car Fabricator
Car No: 15 / QLD 1
Chassis: Sweet
Make and Model: Chevy Impala
Pit Crew: Liam James, Ty Pascoe, Alan Barnes, Brad Pascoe
Sponsors:

Barnes Drilling
KRE
Sweet Chassis
Shock Shack
North2West Tyres & Wheels
Ipswich Powder Coating
Dryden Signs
Fuchs Oils
Mudbuddy
Nut & Bolt Factory
Kempy Pipes

First Year Raced:
First Class and Car: Limited Sprintcar
Highlights:

3 x Australian Champion
6 x QLD Champion
1 x NSW Champion
1 x Victorian Champion
1 x WA Champion
3 x Grand Prix (Tasmania) Winner
2 x Grand National (Tasmania) Winner
1 x NSSS Champion
3 x QLD Super Sedan Series Champion
2 x Summer Slam Champion
1 x GP53 Winner
2 x Australian Speedway Sedan Competitor of The Year

What do you love about Racing Super Sedans: It's the highest level of sedan racing. As a kid I followed my uncle when he raced the rotary mazda and always wanted to race this class if I could. With the help of my family and sponsors I am able to do this week and week out. It is a clean, hard class to be in as well.

Driver Profile – Gavin Northfield

Home Town: Rockhampton
Marital Status: Married
Partner: Sandra
Children: Ryan, Cooper
Occupation: Business Owner/ Manager - RBM
Car No: 15
Chassis: Dominator
Make and Model: Pontiac Grand Prix
Pit Crew: Chris, Graeme, Reece
Sponsors:

RBM

First Year Raced: 2005
First Class and Car: Super Sedan
Highlights:
What do you love about Racing Super Sedans: Love the cars, the competition level is high and with a good group of people.

Driver Profile – Tonny (Von) Brinkmann

D.O.B: June 28, 1966
Home Town: Brisbane
Marital Status: DeFacto
Partner: Donna
Children: Khloe
Occupation: Service Manager Southside Toyota
Car No: 19
Chassis: Sweet
Make and Model: Dodge Avenger
Pit Crew: David Sheehan, Justin Darragh, Gary Stacey, Donna and Khloe
Sponsors:
First Year Raced: 1979
First Class and Car: C Grade Archerfield
Highlights:

Racing a Super Sedan

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What do you love about Racing Super Sedans: It is a great way to spend time with your family and friends. Racing with a great bunch of racers who are serious about racing clean and fast and having a mutual respect for each other.

Driver Profile – Nicholas "Hobo" O'Keeffe

D.O.B: May 26, 1991
Home Town: Toowoomba
Marital Status: DeFacto
Partner: Ashley
Children: Cooper
Occupation: Nurse
Car No: 20
Chassis: Sweet
Make and Model: Pontiac
Pit Crew: Josh, Curly, Shane
Sponsors:

M & N Car Carriers
City Motor Auctions
Workshop Solutions Sunshine Coast
Brisbane Removalists
Harrison Mechanical
Superior Towing

First Year Raced:
First Class and Car: Junior Sedan
Highlights:

Dwarf Car Australian Champion
QLD Super Series Development Series Winner

What do you love about Racing Super Sedans: The good competitive racing and the feel of racing V8's. And also racing against my dad.

Driver Profile – Sean Black

D.O.B: March 26, 1991
Home Town: Toowoomba
Marital Status: Married
Partner: Samantha
Occupation: Mechanic
Car No: 26
Chassis: Sweet
Make and Model: Chev SS
Pit Crew: Leah, Sam, Trace
Sponsors:

Handford Plumbing Services
Narellan Pools
Linmac Automotive
Burson's Autoparts
Toowoomba Steering and Supension
L Cleaning Service
DTS
Ash Media
Page Race Engines
Terry Austin Smash Repairs
DePool Shop
Scott's FRP
GW Racing

First Year Raced: 2003
First Class and Car: Juniors / Mazda 626
Highlights:

2015/16 Qld Super Sedan Series Champion
2 x Runner-Up QLD Titles
Runner-Up Grand Prix (Tasmania)
Runner-Up Grand National (Tasmania)
A Main Winner Parramatta

What do you love about Racing Super Sedans: The competitiveness, power, attitude of the cars and of course the social side.

Driver Profile – Carter Armstrong

D.O.B: August 3, 1998
Home Town: Caloundra
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
Car No: 35
Chassis: OTR
Make and Model:
Pit Crew: Dad (Frank)
Sponsors:

Carline Mufflers Caloundra
Harrisons Mechanical Services
M & N Car Carriers
F45 Training Strathpine

First Year Raced: 2010
First Class and Car: Junior Sedans / Daihatsu Charade
Highlights:
What do you love about Racing Super Sedans: Not much to like about the car, just to get more seat time and laps on the track.

Driver Profile – Bob McCosker

Home Town: Gladstone
Partner: Kim
Children: Melissa, Chris, Amanda, Jaclyn
Occupation: Civil Construction Director
Car No: 39
Chassis: Sweet
Make and Model: Chevy Impala
Pit Crew: Brady Vohland
Sponsors:

McCosker Contracting

First Year Raced: 2009
First Class and Car: Ford Falcon XR6
Highlights:
What do you love about Racing Super Sedans: The V8, shape and wide tyres.

Driver Profile – Trent Wilson

D.O.B: March 17, 1984
Home Town: Townsville
Marital Status: Married
Partner: Lauren
Occupation: Mechanic/ Maintenance Planner
Car No: 44
Chassis: Sweet
Make and Model: Chevy Impala
Pit Crew: Glen (Dad), Ben Lawrence, Leigh Potter, Lauren WIlson
Sponsors:

Molytec Australia
Ultraloc
Isuzu Trucks Townsville
Northern Hard Surfacers
Les Wells Steel
Castrol
Hair & Soul with Lauren Kate
NQ Wheels & Castors
Bea Sheetmetal
Grampians Equipment Hire
Pure Vibe Event Hire
Advantage Tyres
Sweet Chassis

First Year Raced: 2000
First Class and Car: Super Stockers / LJ Torana
Highlights:

NSSS 2nd Place
Victorian Title 3rd Place
Sugar City Club Champion x 2
Sugar City Title Winner
AMain Winner at Avalon VSSA

What do you love about Racing Super Sedans: It's the premier sedan division in Australia. I'm lucky enough to race with / against the best drivers Australia has seen. It's also cool that the drivers I watched as a kid and idolised I now get to race against. It's a fast and very clean sedan class.

Driver Profile – Barry Craft

Home Town: Brisbane
Marital Status: Married
Partner: Tracey
Children: Craig, Cassandra, Brendon, Taylah
Occupation: Earthmoving. Owner/ operator
Car No: 47
Chassis: Dominator
Make and Model: Ford Mustang
Pit Crew: Craig, Matty, Kyle, Tracey
Sponsors:

B & T Bobcats
CPE Engines

First Year Raced: 2002
First Class and Car: Surfers Paradise Sedans / Mazda RX7
Highlights:
What do you love about Racing Super Sedans: The speed. The atmosphere of the meetings. The travelling. Family orientated.

Driver Profile – Rodney Craft

Home Town: Munruben
Marital Status: Married
Partner: Jacqui
Children: Stacey, Jaycina, Alex
Occupation: Truck Driver
Car No: 48
Chassis: Dominator
Make and Model: Ford Mustang
Pit Crew: Alex, Jaycina, Jacqui, Daniel
Sponsors:

Diesel Australia Racing
PHAT Automotive and Electrical
4WD Accessories Direct

First Year Raced:
First Class and Car: Bombers / XB Falcon
Highlights:

Heat win at Maryborough

What do you love about Racing Super Sedans: Racing at different tracks.

Driver Profile – Zac Pascoe

D.O.B: July 28, 2002
Home Town: Ipswich
Occupation: Apprentice Boilermaker
Car No: 51
Chassis: Dominator
Make and Model: Chevy Impala
Pit Crew: Wade, James, Brad, Rhylee, Les
Sponsors:

B & J Car Sales
Shock Shack
Ian Boettcher Race Parts
North2West Tyres and Wheels
Warrick Wreckers
Sweet Chassis

First Year Raced: 2016
First Class and Car: Junior Sedans / Daihatsu Charade
Highlights:

2019/20 Season - First heat win - beating Dad!

What do you love about Racing Super Sedans: Always wanted to race them.

Driver Profile – David "Curly" O'Keeffe

D.O.B: January 24, 1966
Home Town: Laidley
Marital Status: Married
Partner: Donna
Children: Nicholas, Mathew
Occupation: Truck Driver
Car No: 56
Chassis: Sweet
Make and Model: Pontiac
Pit Crew: Josh, Nicholas, Shane
Sponsors:

M & N Car Carriers
City Motor Auctions
Workshop Solutions Sunshine Coast
Brisbane Removalists
Harrison Mechanical
Carline Mufflers Caloundra

First Year Raced: 1981
First Class and Car: Bombers / Cortina
Highlights:

Australian Bomber Champion
3 X QLD Bomber Champion

What do you love about Racing Super Sedans: Racing against my son and the atmosphere of the meetings.

Driver Profile – Justin Smithwick

Home Town: Rockhampton
Marital Status: Married
Partner: Natalie
Children: Mia, Will
Occupation: Plumbing Supervisor
Car No: 63
Chassis: Sweet
Make and Model: Chevy Impala
Pit Crew: Peter Coburn, Jason Stewart, Alan Barnes
Sponsors:

Barnes Drilling
Pat Smithwick Excavations
CQ Cabinetmakers
Love Auto Electrics

First Year Raced: 1993
First Class and Car: Fender Bender / Toyota Corolla
Highlights:
What do you love about Racing Super Sedans: Competition is of high standard and great class of car to work on. Involves a combination of family and friends.

Driver Profile – Ian Brims

D.O.B: December 2, 1948
Home Town: Murwillumbah
Marital Status: Married
Partner: Allana
Children: Leigh, Jacqui, Shylie
Occupation: Machine Operator/ Truck Driver
Car No: 76
Chassis: Sweet
Make and Model: Chevy Impala
Pit Crew: Lachlan, Peter, Joel, Imogen, Phoebe and anyone willing to help
Sponsors:

Brims Concrete
Brims Earthmoving
Sykes Haulage

First Year Raced: 1986
First Class and Car: Production Sedans / LJ Torana
Highlights:

Competing in my first Australian Title (2nd season of racing) - qualifying 1st and finishing 2nd.
Australian Champion - Modified Sedans
State Champion in Modified Sedans and Super Sedans
2 x Winner of America's Cup Series - Brisbane

What do you love about Racing Super Sedans: Super Sedans are the pinnacle of sedan racing, the challenge with the setup - if you get that right it makes for a great race. Good people are involved.

Driver Profile – Sam Roza

D.O.B: January 5, 1996
Home Town: Redcliffe
Marital Status: Married
Partner: Brooke
Children: Archie, Eli
Occupation: Mechanic
Car No: 77
Chassis: Sweet
Make and Model: Ford Mustang
Pit Crew: Mum, Dad, Michael, Declan
Sponsors:

Ford Wreckers Redcliffe
Oz Race Wraps
Tasman Racewear
Autosmart North Brisbane
Beedhams Brake and Exhaust
44 Photography
Parkers Body Shop
Redcliffe Towing
Australian Auto Hoses

First Year Raced: 2008
First Class and Car: Junior Sedans / Datsun 1200
Highlights:

Northern Territory SSA Junior Champion
SSAQ Junior Champion

What do you love about Racing Super Sedans:

Driver Profile – Ed Doherty

D.O.B: June 18, 1973
Home Town: Gold Coast
Marital Status: Married
Partner: Kirstine
Children: Charlee and Lucas
Occupation: Race car driver but in between drives I am a diesel fitter!!
Car No: 91
Chassis: Rocket
Make and Model: Pontiac Grand Prix
Pit Crew: Stewart Greaves, Tyronne Betts, Senna, Tunny, James Foyster, Colin Hockley, Reuben Abbott
Sponsors:

N.R.E. Cleaning Services
Australian Earth Training
McNae Contractors

First Year Raced: 1996
First Class and Car: Circuit Racing Formula V
Highlights:

Lap record at Willowbank Raceway
Race record at Lismore in an A.M.C.A

What do you love about Racing Super Sedans: Racing is not something you choose to do, it is a disease that you can't get rid of!! But I choose Supers because it's great people and great racing. It's fast and challenging.

Driver Profile – Josh McLaren

D.O.B: February 4, 1990
Home Town: Cootharaba Sunshine Coast
Marital Status: Engaged
Partner: Jamie
Children: Chloe, Ellie, Ameilia
Occupation: Mechanic
Car No: 96
Chassis: Sweet
Make and Model:
Pit Crew: Family and whoever can help on the night
Sponsors:

M & N Car Carriers

First Year Raced: 2010
First Class and Car: Super Sedan / Rocket
Highlights:

2011/12 QLD Super Sedan Association Development Series Winner
Finishing top 10 QLD Titles

What do you love about Racing Super Sedans: The challenge and the people.

Driver Profile – Michael Hally

Home Town: Strathpine
Marital Status: Married
Partner: Kelly
Children: Luke, Craig, Chloe, Mitchell
Occupation: Concreter
Car No: 98
Chassis: OTR House Car
Make and Model: 2012
Pit Crew: John Hally (Dad), Uncle Ian, Zac Perkins
Sponsors:

Coastwide Concrete Pumping
No Betta Concrete
Brisbane Stair Werx
Thermal Edge Coating

First Year Raced: 1992
First Class and Car: Archerfield Stock Standards / HQ Monaro
Highlights:

2006 and 2007 NSW Champion Modified Sedans

What do you love about Racing Super Sedans:

Driver Profile – Hayden Brims

D.O.B: December 4, 2003
Home Town: Terranora NSW
Occupation: Student
Car No: 111
Chassis: Rocket
Make and Model: Holden Monaro
Pit Crew: Dad (Wayne)
Sponsors:

Brims Coastal Cement

First Year Raced: 2009
First Class and Car: Junior Quarter Midgets
Highlights:
What do you love about Racing Super Sedans: Past family tradition.
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