Jamie Whincup

Australian race car driver, Supercars Champion

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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