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McElrea Racing spreads the message

McElrea Racing is helping to raise awareness by handing out wristbands, stickers & key rings at the race tracks. And trying to spread the word to stop youth violence.

ABOUT MCELREA RACING

McElrea Racing was founded in January 2009. Headed by former NZ Formula Ford & Trans Am Champion Andy McElrea. McElrea Racing is focused on advancing the careers of promising young drivers.

In 2009, our first year of competition, we have competed in:

• Fujitsu V8 Supercar Championship • Australian GT3 Cup Challenge • The legendary Bathurst 12 Hr • Prepare and run two 997 GT3 Carrera Cup cars for Porsche Australia’s Carrera Cup Experience • Manage and run a 3 seater V8 Supercar Ride program • Providing data and engineering support to 2 front runners in the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia • Prepare, maintain & run private collection of exotic sports & race cars.

Our Success Stories

• As Team Manager of PCR’s Carrera Cup team from 2003 through 2008 Andy has contributed to numerous Australian Carrera Cup achievements.

Including: • 2005, Jonathon Webb ‘Driver to Europe’ award and 3rd outright. • 2006, David Wall ‘Rookie of the Year’. Alex Davison second outright. • 2007, Michael Trimble ‘Rookie of the Year’. • 2008, Aaron Caratti 4 pole positions, 6 race wins, 1 round win, 1 lap record.

2009, 6^th Outright in Bathurst 12 Hr. 1^st in Rd 1 of Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge. 5^th in Fujitsu V8 Supercar Championship including 2^nd place at Bathurst. 3^rd in B Class Porsche Carrera Cup Asia.

Andy McElrea’s Career Highlights

• 3 time South Island Formula Ford Champion • 1986 3rd New Zealand Formula Ford Championship • 1990 4th New Zealand Formula Ford Championship • 1990 Nissan Mobil Formula Ford Champion • 1991 New Zealand Formula Ford Champion • 1991 Peter Jackson International Series Formula Ford Champion • 1991 Jim Clark Trophy – Winner • 1994 Nissan Mobil Endurance Championship 3rd place – Porsche Carrera 911-RS • 1995 New Zealand StreetSkills International Trans Am Championship – 2nd place • 1996 New Zealand Trans Am Champion

• 1996 Jim Clark Trophy – Winner

Currently competing in Australian Mini Challenge Championship with 3 cars, 2 cars Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge, Australian GT Championship with Ascari GT sportscar. Providing data and engineering services in the Asian Porsche Carrera Cup.