JKD Racing Australia

Race 2 this morning was a good result and a few changes to the wheel alignment saw an improvement for race 3. We have a few adjustments to do in the morning and will have a red hot go for Race 4 tomorrow.

Lights out for Race 4 of at 1:05pm Sunday.

Looking forward to the next round at Sydney Motorsport Park. The team made some solid gains in Darwin and we'll be looking to build on that when we head north in a few weeks.

𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 - 𝑴𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕

We are so proud of Jensen's progress in the V8 Superutes.

Awesome weekend Team, love your work.

Darwin is Done!

That's the last race complete for AIV Racing. The preparation work done at the JKD Racing Australia meant that the car was reliable all weekend and withstood the high on track temps. Very happy with the improvements in finishing positions over the 4 races. The crew will pack the gear and head home tomorrow.

Next round is in Sydney 19 - 21 July.

First day of racing complete with Jensen Engelhardt Racing solid results and a straight car ready for races 3 & 4 tomorrow.

Two races complete today, and we've made up a couple of spots in the intense heat. Overnight the team replaced the CV joint in the drive shaft, and we're pleased the car withstood the conditions.

Tyrepower V8 SuperUte Series are back on track for an early start tomorrow with the first race at 8:50am local time. Race 4 tomorrow is at 1:15pm

Coverage on Foxtel, Kayos 7 and 7+

Race weekend!

The team are setting up the AIV Racing V8SuperUte for Jensen Engelhardt Racing ready for Practice and Qualifying in the betr Darwin Triple Crown.

We're on track tomorrow at 1035 local time for practice and 1405 for qualifying.

In the NT heat, car preparation will be important and we're aiming for top reliability.

𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 - 𝑴𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕
V8 SuperUte Series

With all the hard work on our own truck prior to the trip to Darwin, it decided it didn't want to make the journey, with an engine part failure 2 days prior to departure.

With some quick phone calls, we were quickly sorted out.

Jensen's sponsors came to the rescue with Hitch Haulage providing one of their trailers and a shipping container for all the team gear. While the great crew at CMV GROUP organised a prime mover for the journey to Darwin.

V8 SuperUte Series

𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 - 𝑴𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕

In preparation for Darwin, we noticed a slight issue with our truck. Hmmmm, better now for head gasket replacement than halfway to Darwin.

Changes work priorities in the workshop slightly, but will be purring away ready for the big trip.

𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 - 𝑴𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕

JKD Racing are proud to see Jensen's progress this year and love his new 2024 livery.

Well done to all involved.

Just another day in the workshop. Wiring up an SR20DET into a TX Gemini.

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Things didn't go to plan last weekend at Phillip Island in the JKD Racing circuit Excel.

We were a bit slow in practice and qualifying as we were getting used to a new control tyre and coil over so started Race 1 a bit further back in the field than normal. It was a poor start so we were crowded with other cars and unfortunately got launched into the wall before making it to the start line.

The car is a write off but thankfully driver Gavin Newman is fine apart from a few bruises. The driver and car safety equipment did its job and the outcome was a lot better than it could have been.

A sincere thanks to the officials and medical staff who were quickly on scene and thoroughly checked out Gavin and the other drivers, as well as cleaned up the mess that we all made.

The plan is to build another car so we hope to be back on track for the club championship later in the year.

𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 - 𝑴𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕

JKD Racing's Circuit Excel is competing this weekend at Phillip Island in Round 1 of the Hyundai Excel Racing Association Championship. This is the first run after some work over the summer break and the team are looking forward to some good results.

As always a shout out to the good people at Penrite Oil for their support.

Keep an eye out for updates over the weekend.

𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 - 𝑴𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕

Great day yesterday at Penrite Oil for the livery reveal of the Supercars to be driven by Matt Payne and Richie Stanaway.

Penrite are massive supporters of motorsport in Australia, across a variety of discipline many of which were on display at the open day.

JKD Racing greatly appreciate the support of Penrite Oil on the #3 Hyundai Excel and are looking forward to the 2024 season getting underway 2 - 3 March at Phillip Island.

𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 - 𝑴𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕

JKD Racing have withdrawn from the V8 Superutes and will no longer be taking part in the events.

Without the right funding we cannot be competitive and therefore we decided to withdraw our entry.

Our last year junior driver Jensen Engelhardt will be competing in his own vehicle under Jensen Engelhardt Racing .

We wish Jensen and his new partners all the best for the 2024 season.

JKD Racing would like to wish all of our followers a Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year.

𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 - 𝑴𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕

Our season was over, but wait. As a demonstration event, we were invited to the streets of Adelaide.

What an awesome way to finish a year of racing.

𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 - 𝑴𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕

Another quick turnaround, 3 weeks after Bathurst, travelled up to the Gold Coast for the final round of the championship.

This round, our junior development driver Jensen Engelhardt gained his 1st experience on a street circuit.

Our second V8 Superute was driven by Olympian John Steffensen.

𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 - 𝑴𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕

3 weeks later we ventured to the Bathurst 1000.

We had the pleasure of having international driver Tom Oliphant join the team to tackle the Mountain for his 1st time in a V8 Superute.

𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 - 𝑴𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕

What’s an anniversary without cake? Here’s to 8 years of AIV.
Cheers to many more !! 🍰

Round 4, we shifted all partners to Jensen's V8 SuperUte after the major crash that put Dean out of the remaining rounds.

The Sandown 500 is a major event on the Supercars calendar and perfect for us to sport the new JKD Racing logo and team apparel.

𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 - 𝑴𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕