Jason Bright

Race car driver in V8 Supercars

Jason Bright - Race car driver in V8 Supercars
Born

March 7th, 1973
52 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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A prominent figure in Australian motorsport, competed in the V8 Supercars Championship. Debuted in 1997 and secured multiple race wins. Achieved a significant career milestone with a victory at the 2004 Bathurst 1000 driving for Kmart Racing. Showcased consistent performance across various teams, including Volvo Polestar Racing and Brad Jones Racing, contributing to the development of the sport in Australia.

Won the Bathurst 1000 in 2004

Competed in V8 Supercars Championship

Served multiple teams, including Kmart Racing

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