Triple Eight Race Engineering
Simon Brelsford is a seasoned Computer Numerical Control Programmer with extensive experience in the engineering and manufacturing sectors. Currently employed at Triple Eight Race Engineering since October 2023, Simon previously served as a CNC Programmer at Ferra Engineering from 2009 to November 2023, excelling as a Mastercam CNC Programmer and a 5 Axis CNC Machinist. Prior to this, Simon worked as a CNC Machinist at GLENAIR UK LIMITED from February 2005 to November 2009, and held similar roles at G&P Precision Engineers between December 2003 and February 2005, as well as at Cannon Engineers & Associates Ltd from June 1991 to November 2003. This extensive background underscores Simon’s expertise in CNC programming and machining.
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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.