Drivers

John Whelan

John Whelan
Car:
Falcon
Car No.
89
Birth Date:
21/06/1987
Hometown:
Dunedin
Sponsors:
Cartridge World NZ, Brent Lucas Builders, Chevron Motor Court, Lock On, Cropper Automotive Refinishes, Custom Signs
First year in V8s
2009
Website
www.whelanmotorsport.com

Hobbies/interests: Motorsport, pool, rugby, soccer, golf

Favourite circuit (and why): Teretonga as it's my home track and fun to race on

Most memorable racing moment: Manfeild 2007-08 - winning the round & winning all 3 races & getting the lap record in NZ Formula Ford

Short description of racing career: Go karts at 12 years old then Formula Ford for two years. TRS for one season before moving into NZ V8s this season

Car History: Falcon that Inky Tulloch raced in 2008-09 season

Objectives this season? Consistently finish in the top 10 & show good progress throughout the season