Responsible for making timing and strategy decisions, Ian's actions are based mainly on key information from other members of the team and his vast knowledge of the sport. Whilst making these decisions, Ian also involves himself heavily in making sure the team keeps one step ahead of our competitors. As well as conducting 'Start line' duty, Ian is an integral part of the team.
A chance meeting in the local pub brought Dave and Jeff together whilst Dave was still looking for crew. Born in 1956 and applying his trade in Engineering, Jeff brings a wealth of technical experience to the team. Helping to maintain the car and sourcing the engineering requirements to keep the car running, Jeff has become a very important member of the team. Still enthusiastic and excited by the sport, Jeff also shares 'Start line' duty and is partly responsible for the team travelling to and from the events.
Again another member who was at this chance meeting in the local pub that evening, Adrian was hooked on drag racing the minute he set eyes on it. Also specialising in engineering, Adrian has a detailed racing background having been involved in Rally car racing back in the early 80's. Mainly looking after the mechanical and electrical aspects of the vehicle, Adrian also drives the support vehicle, which retrieves the Dragster at the end of the 1/4-mile run.
New to the team, Graham Chamberlain has quickly developed into a solid member of the team. Combining his roles of helping out with 'Start line' duty with being head of computing for the team, Graham is also a big fan of the sport.
Daughter of Crew chief Ian, Felicity is somewhat of a team veteran. Despite her young age, she has been travelling to meetings with the team for what seems like an eternity. In charge of all general car maintenance and tyre pressures, Felicity has been known for cooking a mean breakfast! Enjoying the sport with great enthusiasm, Felicity has recently taken up Junior Drag Racing and can be seen as future competition for Dave and the team.
Currently undertaking a degree in Business Studies, Graham is another who is relatively new to the sport. Study permitting, Graham often helps out the team doing odd jobs and cleaning the car, generally enjoying the overall experience of race days.
Interested in cars since the age of 5, Daniel has often been coming along with dad Adrian, setting off in the early hours of the morning. Previously there for support, Daniel has evolved into the teams Junior Mechanic, reaching and cleaning the parts of the car the more experienced members of the team can't reach. Again another recent recipient of Junior Drag Racing, Daniel enjoys talking to the top overseas drivers with one day having the ambition of driving over in America.
* A Special thanks goes out to all those who have helped and supported the team throughout my career. Thankyou to Kayleigh Gibbs, Jon Ward, Steve Ward, Natalie Ward, my Dad John Ward for all his help, wife Wendy for letting me do it for so long and Bill Sullivan.
