OFR - SONIC Performance Racing

05/06/2026

So it’s off-season. We’ve designed a fresh new team logo, general maintenance is underway and a few exciting upgrades are coming. For now, he’s having a well-earned rest while Mick turns his attention to another big project — Sonic’s new home. The shed build is underway, and Mick is finally getting his much-needed hoist. He’s doing it all himself too, because there really isn’t much my man can’t do. We’re excited for next season, kicking off in Alice Springs for Round 1 of the ANDRA series. Sonic’s resting for now, but next season’s already calling.

27/04/2026

Thanks to Penrite Oil for trusting us to be part of promoting their new oil filters . We’re proud to be Penrite Oil Ambassadors and have their support behind O’Connell Family Racing Sonic. 🏁

18/04/2026

Awesome day at the Dragway at The Bend for Andra Grand Final. Weather was mint and car was on point. Ran a best off 8.86 with a 0.010 reaction. Made it to second elimination against Nuz who beat us by 0.0003 🤦. Would like to thank Laurie O'Connell (Daddo) for driving the tow car all season and helping out immensely with his lifetime of knowledge. Also thanks to Jim from South Australian Haulage Pty Ltd for bringing his kiddos to experience the buzz of
Have to thank our amazing sponsors
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14/04/2026

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30/03/2026

Saturday definitely threw a few challenges at us, with Mother Nature not exactly wanting to play the game, and a hot tune that wasn’t too interested in cooperating either. Even so, we still managed to come away with some good data.
Sunday was a spectacular day and a much better one all round. It was great seeing so many kiddos come over for photos with Sonic and walk away with big smiles.
Made it through E1, and in E2 Sonic still performed strongly. We’re still learning the sweet spot with bumping in and our delay box numbers, but we’ll get there. It’s all new this season, each pass is teaching us something. The pits were packed with amazing cars from all over Australia, it was great meeting new racers and checking out their cars.
Great weekend at our home track — the best people, plenty of laughs and loud cars. Huge thanks, as always, to Dad and Tanya for coming out to crew for us.
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Penrite Oil
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Turbosmart

22/03/2026

Oil change and trans service before the Riverbend Nats Dragway at The Bend . Huge field of 146 sportsman racers. Going to be a ripper. Big thanks to Penrite Oil for supplying the winning formula 🏁. Trying out the new oil filter with the 19mm embossed nut for easy removal. What a great idea.

14/03/2026

Mick and I are thrilled to be invited back as Penrite Oil Brand Ambassadors this year. We’re incredibly grateful to have Penrite on board again. Their support means a lot to our team, and we’re proud to continue representing such a trusted Aussie brand.
We can’t wait for another big year ahead with Penrite in our corner.