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Drivers ProfileJake CamilleriIf anyone is born to race then it is Jake Camilleri. With father Joe Camilleri a former Mini peddler himself, it’s easy to see that the racer instinct has been passed on. But Jake has steered his own path to racing success. With his father’s advice and support Jake took to the world of Motorsport at the age of 15, when he started in a go-kart with family crewing weekend outings.
With his natural ability, which he tuned into quality race craft and his impressive physical fitness, Jake advanced from Karting to HQ Holden with him he took the number 36 formally the race number of his father, the combination proving a success, winning the Qld state champion and 3rd in the National Championship in 2000. Then Saloon cars in 2002 he continued to reached the winners podium, claiming 2nd in the Australian Saloon Car Championship.
The step into production cars and the Australian Manufactures Championship was no different, winning back to back class champion in 2008/09. Two Bathurst 12 Hour podiums and numerous class pole positions, are just some of the achievements Jake can rank alongside his reputation as well as being voted the best and fairest driver in 2009.
Chronology
• Started racing karts at age 15
• HQ Holden – Qld State champion and 3rd National, 2000 • Saloon Cars- 2nd Australian Saloon Car Championship, 2002 and 4th 2004/2005 also leader in development of the VT commodore introduction into saloon cars.
• MX5 Cup – Champion 2003
• Noosa Hill Climb – 2nd in class in a MX5 and 12th outright 2004
• Sports Car Endurance – 2nd in National championship in a MX5 • AMC – Class Champion 2008 and 2nd outright John Bowe driver’s Championship, - Class Champion 2009 and 4th outright John Bowe driver’s championship
- 2009 Best and Fairest Driver, voted by his peers
• Bathurst 12 Hour – 3rd in class 2009
- 2nd in class and 10th outright 2010
Scott Nicholas is the business owner of Network Office Supplies. He joined the team at the Bathurst endurance race in 2007 and has never looked back. He is the endurance driver for the team and a co driver for many other events. Input into the team: Scott’s input into the team is being the co-endurance driver. Prior racing / Employment: This includes QLD Gemini, Saloon Car & Queensland Racing Drivers Association Champion. He is also a multiple Australian Saloon Car Round Winner. Hobbies: Scott’s hobbies include lots of motorsport and travelling.
Joseph Camilleri is the Fixed Operations Manager at Grand Prix Mazda. He started out as an apprentice and moved up the ranks from there. Joseph is the Car Controller, Tyre Technician, Driver Pacifier and the Team Principle. Input into the team: Josephs input into the team includes setting up the car at different tracks and in different weather conditions. He makes sure the best tyres are on the car in all conditions as well as managing tyres so they last during endurance events. Another part of his role on the team is to keep Jake and Scott up to date with what is happening on and off the track during a race / race day. Prior racing / Employment: Joseph’s team racing started with Jake at an early time and continued from there into Go Karts. The team went onto racing Holden HQ’s in 1999. Over the next 4 to 5 years we built 2 Ford Falcon saloon cars and a Holden Commodore saloon car that was nationally raced over that time. At the end of 2007 the team expanded with the introduction of the Mazda3 MPS. Since then we have 3 class championships under our belts to date. Hobbies: Motorsport, Restoring a 1980 Mazda RX7, Camping and more Motorsport
Richard Chasling joined the Team in 2007 and is head of Technical data analysis, Dyno Tuning, General Mechanical. He is also Chief Jack Operator and Occasional Storyteller for the drivers at night. Input into the team: Richard analyses data for the drivers and aids in improving lap times and also assists in the 1 hour race pit stops and the endurance races. With Richards guidance the team can strategise ways to gain the best result possible. By gathering data from the ‘Natsoft live feed’ as well as data from the car and pit stop timing, Richard can calculate critical points of re-entry or technical tips to ensure the car and the driver are the best they can be. Prior racing / Employment: Richard has been involved in various motorsport categories for nearly 30 years. From Motorkhana’s, navigation runs, hill climbs, drag racing, on road & off road rallying, club circuit racing, sport sedans to racing with Grand Prix Motorsport. Hobbies: Richard’s hobbies include playing Golf, Baseball, participating in club rallies and sprints.
Simon Bain business is maintaining gardens and properties and has a huge passion for our this Motorsport team. He joined the Grand Prix Motorsport team in approximately 2002. Simon is the Transporter driver for the team and also does the catering. Input into the team: Simon’s input into the team is basically whatever needs to be done, he will offer to do. Prior racing / Employment: Simon used to race HQ Holden’s, participated in Fujitsu V8 ride days, victim liaison, Mazda MX 5 racing in Queensland, NSW and Victora. Hobbies: Simons hobbies include listening to music, ‘tinkering’ in the shed, and leaning to fly Remote Control Helicopters.
Graeme is the Team Manager and the Mechanic for the Grand Prix Motorsport Team. He Joined the tea in approximately 2007 Input into the team: Graeme’s input into the team includes Building the car, and fixing and servicing the car. Prior racing / Employment: Graeme has been in the Grand Prix Mazda dealership for approximately 10 years to date. Hobbies: Trail bike riding with the kids |
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Joseph Camilleri
Richard Chasling 
