Todd Kelly

Australian race car driver and champion

Todd Kelly - Australian race car driver and champion
Born

October 9th, 1979
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Competed in the V8 Supercar Championship series. Achieved multiple victories driving for the Kelly Racing team. Notable for contributions to the sport as both a driver and a team owner. Expanded involvement in motorsports through team management and development of young drivers.

Won the V8 Supercar Championship race in 2005

Secured numerous podium finishes in V8 Supercars

Co-founded Kelly Racing team

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