He did, however, win the Enduro Cup with Dumbrell as the most successful driver combination across the endurance events.[14]. It comes just weeks after Broc Feeney was confirmed as Whincup's replacement at Triple Eight for the 2022 season. The timing couldnt be more perfect.. The 2012 season saw Whincup join Bob Jane, Allan Moffat and Jim Richards as a four-time series champion. Which is lucky when youve got over a tonne of race car to shift hey, someone has gotta do it! [11] Triple Eight Race Engineering's stellar season earned them 1st in the Teams Championship, their second Teams Championship with Holden.[12]. JDub is not the kind of guy you could have a friendly game of tiddlywinks with as nine times out of ten he will dominate you. Subscribe to our daily newsletter, the best way to get your news first, fast and free! Jamie Whincup crosses the line to win race one at the Adelaide 500 in 2012. Although a desirable proposition for many, filling the boots of a seven-time champion won't be an easy task; Whincup has already hit the top step this season, winning in Tasmania. Whincup is the all-time record holder in the . He was kind enough to volunteer to drive a truck back and forth because we were taking one more truck than we normally would. 29/01/2022. "Always in the back of my mind I wanted kids, but the timing was never right," Whincup explained at the time of announcing his exciting family news last year. I would have loved to have walked through the door with a wife tonight, but the reality is its the silverware or that, Whincup said. I dont know how all these guys have done it; had kids and raced at the same time. Whincup, who will retire from full-time Supercars competition at the end of the season, revealed the news on the Seven Networks 7th Gear. Jamie Whincup has became the latest father in the Supercars paddock following the birth of his first child. Whincup took the lead from McLaughlin on lap two and controlled proceedings for the balance of the 70 laps, leading by more than 10 seconds for the bulk of it. Entering Surfers Paradise for the Indy 300 with the series lead from Garth Tander, a difficult day on Sunday with a spin in the final race saw the lead revert to Tander who won the round. Jamie Whincup celebrates after winning race one in Adelaide in 2012. Whincup is making his 230th overall event start this weekend, and notably, his 200th for Triple Eight Race Engineering. Its understood the wedding plans were so advanced that the ceremony and reception were paid in full and that Nicholson, who had bought a dream wedding dress, was completely blindsided by the shock split. [26][27] At the final round of the Bathurst 1000, Whincup battling with Brodie Kostecki and Chaz Mostert when he ran wide at The Cutting and hit the wall on Lap 33. (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap). Whincup and Lowndes raced together at Mount Panorama between 2019 and 2021. Those that know, both in the motorsport industry and outside, know that I was never an obstacle to this mans success. He is also the first driver to win the Jason Richards Memorial Trophy twice at Pukekohe Park Raceway in Auckland, New Zealand. Im very grateful. Whincup then had a disappointing weekend at Desert 400 at the Bahrain International Circuit, where poor qualifying pace for Triple Eight was compounded by a run of all three races marred by minor accidents, and he took away zero points. Bringing you the best of the Bulls directly from the track. The emotion of that week was one thing, but the craziness of the race was another. Supercars is set to resume its season with a quadruple-header at Sydney Motorsport Park, the first of which takes place over October 29-31. Tander and Craig Lowndes both had fairly good weekends, putting Tander into the series lead over Lowndes heading into the Symmons Plains race in Tasmania. For all his successes and experience, Whincup was grateful to even get this far having been axed as a youngster by Garry Rogers Motorsport. And not because hes any good, but because hes that damn competitive. When Whincup returned to the pit lane, he cast a muted celebration before embracing Davison, who was satisfied his friend in such a time of personal heartbreak was the beneficiary. Whincup moved into the championship lead after a successful defence his and Lowndes' Bathurst 1000 crown, coming just weeks after teaming with Lowndes to win the last Sandown 500 until 2012. The 2022 season will be the first since 2004 without Whincup on the grid as a full-time driver. When youre competing, the numbers are ticking away in the background. If you continue to use this site, you agree to the terms and conditions identified in our privacy policy, Porsche Paynter Dixon Carrera Cup Australia, having guided Feeney through the preparation of the teenager's first season, Key 2022 pre-season testing dates confirmed, WAU has 'spoken to six manufacturers': Walkinshaw, The van Gisbergen role reversal in Feeney arrival, Ford expands motorsport programme with GT3 plans. The Courier Mail reported that . He takes the polesitter and claimed in race 4 opened his victory. A stunned Davison got out of his car, which had stopped just past the finish line, as Whincup emotions overflowing took in the plaudits on the cooldown lap. Those questions were allayed once Whincup announced his plans to stay on in 2021, despite the recent fears Holden may exit the sport altogether. He has been replaced by Broc Feeney, who makes the leap from Super2 to the main game in 2022. [17] This penalty was later appealed by Triple Eight Race Engineering[18] but dismissed the case was dismissed nine days after the race.[19]. I absolutely belted it and it panned out the right way for us. Its just trying to find that balance.. Despite the buy-in, Whincup says he expects his focus will remain on driving for at least the next two years, taking him until the end of 2020. Speedcafe.com has been established to provide a daily motorsport news service to the industry and fans in Australia and internationally. Available: December 31, 2022. The 2021 race remains Whincups most recent Supercars start; he retired at seasons end. 88 Holden ZB Commodore, won a record seven Supercars championship titles, four Bathurst 1000 victories, and a Bathurst 12 Hour victory. The lovely lady spent four years at the university where she achieved her higher studies and also got the chance to display her athleticism by becoming a cheerleader. Record times in Bathurst 1000 Top 10 Shootout, Jamie Whincup 'blows it' Cameron Waters has sizzled in the Bathurst 1000 Top 10 Shootout, while Jamie Whincup blew it in spectacular fashion. But in the background, I'll start the journey of understanding what this team's all about, understanding what Supercars is all about, understanding a little bit of what TV-land's all about. (2016/'21/'22 and two Bathurst 1000s (2020/'22). Jamie Whincup. That doesn't guarantee me anything, that gives me an opportunity to learn the business and see if I can still be an asset here well past my driving career., Whincup joins friend and co-driver Dumbrell as a co-owner. Bathurst 1000 Best 5th (2022) 2022 Bathurst 5th. [28], On 5 February 2017, Whincup drove in and won his first ever GT race when he teamed with Lowndes and Finnish driver Toni Vilander to win the 2017 Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hour driving a Ferrari 488 GT3 for Maranello Motorsport. Weve dug deep, had to stay off the alcohol, that was painful for a few months, but we got the job done. . We pitted for a third time, and my mate Will was leading the race and was trying to limp home with not much fuel in the tank. The seven-time champion and newest Supercars Hall of Fame inductee announced the baby news last year. Whincup landed himself a full-time drive in 2005 with the Melbourne-based Tasman Motorsport. Whincup stood atop the podium on the very first race at the Reid Park hybrid circuit, and he has been on the podium a further 17 times from 25 races. On Race 24 at Pukekohe, Whincup was incorrectly picked up by the Safety Car despite being further back in the field due to having already taken his first compulsory pit stop, which prompted him to pass it without permission. After a final lap battles with Mark Winterbottom in 2013, this time he lost out to Ford Performance Racing teammate Chaz Mostert as he ran low on fuel. 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I was fine on fuel because of the third stop. This is why Whincup decided to race on, Brock-like Whincup dedicates lights-to-flag Adelaide victory to Holden, Catch me if you can: Imperious Whincup slaughters rivals in Adelaide 500 opener, Why retire when you can still teach everyone a lesson? Whincup is set to retire at the end of the 2021 season and transition into the role of team principal at Red Bull Ampol Racing in 2022. Jamie Whincup was a left-field choice for T8 back in 2006. . This work is in Whincup made his Supercars debut in 2002 as an endurance co-driver for Garry Rogers Motorsport. In 2006, Whincup jumped from Holden to Ford and joined Triple Eight Race Engineering alongside Craig Lowndes. Whincup not only won his record seventh title but also the final race win for the Australian built Commodore. "I can assure you the 50-plus people at Triple Eight dont care which Triple Eight car wins the Great Race, as long as its one of us.. Get all the latest motorsport news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports Sportmail. By submitting above you agree to the Speedcafe.com Privacy Policy. I felt that. Jamie is a very, very private person and the few people that he does confide in didnt even see this coming, said one friend who asked not to be named. I think I always in the back of my mind wanted kids, but the timing was never right, said Whincup. Finish up at the end of this year, start a family the start of next year.
