Q: How did you first get involved in motor sport?
A: My Godfather had a dirt go kart which I began to race when I was 9 years old and later on raced Bitumen and Speedway karts also.

Q: What has been your greatest achievement in Sprintcar racing?
A: There has been a couple- this year being SA 1 in 360s, being ranked number 2 in Australia in Totally Speedway magazine and runner up in the All Stars in my Rookie season.

Q: How do you rate the local racing in your state compared to the other states?
A: The competition is very strong with anyone being able to have a win on the night.

Q: Do you believe that Sprintcar racing gets the exposure in the media it truly deserves?
A: No it would be good to have more coverage on TV news, newspaper and radio on the results.

Q: Tell us in your own words how last season went from your point of view.
A: It went well having 5 features wins, 9 podiums and 11 top 10 finishes from 12 meetings. Became SA1, won Mayors Cup, Speedway City Track Champion and SA State point’s winner.

Q: What track is your favourite and why?
A: Warrnambool -where you can run either down the bottom or up near the fence and my home track Speedway City.

Q: Who is your most admired competitor and why?
A: I don’t have one, I just enjoy racing against all competitors.

Q: Outside of Speedway what do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
A: Relaxing with my family and friends.

Q: Growing up who was your childhood hero?
A: Brooke Tatnell had a photo taken with him when I was little.

Q: Tell us about how you chose your racing number.
A:In Karts and Wingless I was number 17, but that number was taken in Sprintcars and there was only a few numbers to choose from – hence now 78.

Q: I know it is early but do you have any plans set for next season? A: Will be stepping up to 410s running a Ford Roush Yates motor.

Q: Sponsors you would like to thank.
A: Shadetec, Ruston Engineering, Rivergraphics, Frank Brecevic Transport, Loxton Pizza Bar, Statewide Appliance Spares, Hand Built, Riverland Powder Coaters, Ken’s Exhaust, Cool Chassis, Charlie & Roger, Jan & Pete, Barry (Duck) Radomi.