As a V8 Supercar Driver and Team Owner, I recognise the importance of Karting in the overall development of a driver.

I have seen many drivers over the years who started in Karting and have reached the highest level of Motorsport, both here in Australia and overseas.

Karting helps build your core driving and racing skills. While Karts are vastly different to a V8 Supercar, things you learn at this entry level of Motorsport are the foundation of a solid racing career. From driving technique and chassis tuning, through to racing and decision-making skills, Karting is a fantastic proving ground.

As a V8 Supercar Team Owner, we are always on the look out for the next superstar. Having a proven record in Karting always attracts our eye.

Karting is also a great way to get the whole family involved in motorsport, with a great family atmosphere, mixed with the raw emotion of competition.

As patron of the Albury Wodonga Kart Club, I hope you will be able to join Macaulay and myself at the track.

Yours in racing,

Brad Jones

Brad Jones: A Career in 30 Seconds

• Brad made his debut in the Australian Touring Car scene at Bathurst in 1985 at the wheel of Mitsubishi Starion.

• Brad competed in the 1986 Japan Touring Car Championship for Mitsubishi

• Won the Jackie Chan Trophy at the Macau Grand Prix Meeting in 1987

• Brad won 5 consecutive Australian AUSCAR Championship from 1989/90 through to 1993/94

• Brad then went on to win the 1994/95 NASCAR Australian Championship

• In between his 5 AUSCAR and 1 NASCAR Title, Brad won the 1994 Australian Production Car Title

• Brad moved from the banked oval of the Thunderdome into Super Touring in 1995, winning the title in 1996 and again in 1998 at the wheel of a BJR prepared Audi A4.

• In 2000, Brad setup his V8 Supercar operation with sponsorship from Ozemail.

• In 2001, Brad came the closest to winning his first Bathurst, finishing 2.2785s behind Mark Skaife having started in 21^st position on the grid

• In 2005, BOC came on board as Naming Rights sponsor of Brad Jones Racing.

• Brad has stood on the Bathurst Podium 6 times in career, but is yet to stand on the top step. He also set the lap record at Bathurst in 2004.

• The 2008 Bathurst 1000 will be Brad’s 23^rd attempt at the Mt Panorama classic.