01/03/2026
RX8 Cup Series Round 1 Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit is all wrapped up.
Overall, it was a strong weekend with a few character‑testing moments all pretty standard for motorsport 😅.
The pace was there, and a big shoutout to Ric Shaw Racing for a seriously strong engine. I definitely enjoyed having that kind of speed to work with.
Racing was as competitive as ever. We didn’t make it through completely unscathed, that hurt track position in a couple of the races but I really enjoyed the battles with some of the long‑time Cup guys. Hard, clean racing, plenty of position changes, and no paint traded. That’s the kind of racing I love being part of.
I feel like we had a bit more potential than what the results show, but that’s how it goes sometimes. Now the focus shifts to Round 2 our enduro in a few weeks. I’m looking forward to sharing some exciting news about my co‑driver soon.
Results:
• Qualifying: 6th
• Race 1: 9th
• Race 2: 10th
• Race 3: 7th
• Race 4: 6th
Ready to build from here 💪🏻
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Big thanks to my family for their support and my Nan and Pa who made a huge effort to come down and be here to support me.