Triple Eight Race Engineering
Jamie Whincup has a diverse work experience in the motor sports industry. Jamie started their career as a driver for Garry Rodgers Motorsport in 2003 and later joined Tasman Motorsport in 2005 as a driver. In the same year, they also established their own company, Whincup Motor Sport, where they served as the Director, managing the operations of participation in elite sport. In 2006, Whincup joined Triple Eight Race Engineering as a shareholder and continued to work as a driver. In 2016, they became the owner of Washed for Cars & LOCA Cafe. Currently, Whincup is a Commission Member at Supercars, where they are responsible for ensuring the success and growth of motor sport. Throughout their career, Whincup has demonstrated a passion for the sport and a desire to contribute to its continuous development.
Jamie Whincup attended Eltham College from an unspecified start year to 2001. No degree or field of study information was provided.
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Triple Eight Race Engineering
Founded in 2003 by astute businessman and self-confessed motorsport aficionado, Roland Dane, Triple Eight Race Engineering is an engineering business with a motor racing pedigree. As the Australian SACHS Motorsport distributor, Triple Eight provides engineering excellence with in-house design and manufacturing to service an extensive network of loyal customer teams across the Australian Supercars category. Over the years, Dane has built the foundations of a successful engineering business and Triple Eight Race Engineering has earned the reputation of being a leader within the Australian Supercars category. Racing as Red Bull Ampol Racing in the Supercars Championship, Triple Eight is the only Brisbane-based Supercars team. Its first Bathurst win came in 2006, followed by another two consecutive wins in 2007 and 2008. The team’s 2022 line-up consists of Broc Feeney #88 and Shane van Gisbergen #97, while former driver Jamie Whincup steps into the role of Managing Director and Team Principal. Additionally, the team has two cars in the Supercars Championship development category, Super2 Series, and a single entry in the GT World Challenge Australia/Asia series. The company boasts nine Bathurst wins, 10 Drivers’ Championships and 11 Teams' Championships to their name.