Driver - Derek Garner
Team -
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Driver Profile
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Driver Biography
Derek's first involvement with circuit racing at Barbagallo Raceway was in 2000, and most
of his early racing was in Historic cars .
2004-2006 he raced in
Historic Racing and Sports Car category where his best result was in
2006 finishing 1st in the Historic Racing & Sports Car Championship. Prior to this Derek had
previously raced Motocross, Speedway and Drag Racing both Cars and Motorcycles
and recording a respectable time in Street Bike Class of 9.975sec @ Ravenswood International
Raceway.
2007 saw the debut season in Street Cars for both Derek and his
Mazda Series 1 known as "Jack", it was a season that saw some early teething problems and a couple of
engine bay fires that didn't help his cause.
Derek finished 4th Outright for the 2007 season in Street Cars. |
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Date of Birth:
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15/04/1959 |
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Place of Birth: |
Crowton,
Cheshire UK |
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Lives: |
Hillarys, Western Australia |
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Marital Status: |
Single |
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Height: |
176cm |
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Weight: |
77kg |
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Children & Ages: |
Jodie 20 years |
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Nickname: |
The Doctor -
"Doc" |
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Most Memorable: |
Driving Rob
Jordan's
Lola T492 in the last round to
win the
2006
Historic Racing & Sports Car
State
Championship |
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Biggest Disappointment: |
Car catching fire a
second time in the same season. |
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Favourite Drink: |
Jim Beam -
Crown Lager |
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Favourite Food: |
Spaghetti
Bolognaise |
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Favourite Actress: |
Angelina Jolie |
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Favourite Actor: |
Adam Sandler |
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Favourite Movie: |
Gone in 60 seconds (AJ) |
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Favourite TV Show: |
Any Motorsport |
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Favourite Band/Music: |
Cold Chisel /
Oz Rock |
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Hobbies & Interests:
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Motorsport,
Photo-Video & Graphic design |
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Car: |
4, Mazda RX7 S1
- 1978 |
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Nickname: |
Jack |
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Engine & Components: |
13B
Turbocharged Rotary 440 RWHP |
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Garrett Hybrid
TO4 132/66
Turbo, into 4" stainless exhaust exiting behind
the drivers door with 3x2" pipes, Large extend port, 3mm
SCR race seals, Dowelled block,600mm Front mount intercooler,
Aluminium radiator, Motec M4Pro ECU with ADL2, Guru 5spd C/R dog
box, Os Giken twin plate clutch, Ohlins fully adjustable coilovers front - Spax fully
adjustable coilovers rear and adjustable pannard rod.
6 spot Willwood Front callipers with 330mm rotors 4 spot
willwood rear callipers with 280mm rotors, willwood floor
mounted pedal box with dual master cylinders inside cockpit with
remote brake bias.
Hilux H/D mechanical lim-slip differential with Hilux axles.
Driver adjustable rear sway bar.
Sparco Sports wheel and race seat.
Performance 16x7 GP5 mag wheels with 225/50/16 Bridgestone RE55
control tyres. |
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Weight: |
Control weight
1100kg with driver. |
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Pit Crew: |
Greg Baxter, Ayrton Sue,
Jodie Garner, Alanna Wells |
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History: |
1st season
raced 2007 4th outright |
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Sponsors: |
Factory
R.E.
The Computer Shop |
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© 2007 Street
Car Racing Association
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