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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