Jamie Whincup
Australian race car driver, Supercars Champion
Born
February 6th, 1983
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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A prominent race car driver achieved significant success in the Supercars Championship, competing primarily for Triple Eight Race Engineering. Two-time winner of the prestigious Bathurst 1000 event, often regarded as the pinnacle of Australian motorsport. Dominated the Supercars series, securing a record seven championships from 2008 to 2017. Developed a reputation for exceptional driving skills and strategic acumen on the track.
Won seven Supercars Championships
Claimed victory at the Bathurst 1000 twice
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