Team Name:
Matchett Earthmoving Racing
Class:
4000-6000cc
Car No:
17
Owner:
Patrick Matchett
Team Manager:
Patrick Matchett
Team Mechanic:
Ian Girvan
Make & Model:
Ford Falcon XA Coupe
Chasis Type:
Floorpan
Weight:
Over
Clutch:
Tilton Triple plate
Transmission:
6 Speed Holinger
Suspension:
Modified original Ford
Brakes:
Ap front Wilwood rear
Tyres:
300/640×17″ front 325/700×16″ rear Dunlop
Engine:
Ford 5.0 Litre Supercar engine
Max Power:
650
Max Torque:
Not nearly enough
Fuel:
BP Premium Unleaded
Engine Builder/Tuner:
Trent Allsop
Oil:
Penrite Ten Tenths
Drivers Name:
Paddy Matchett
First Race:
Oran Park 2009
Biggest Scare:
Paying for racing
Funniest Moment in Racing:
Dukes of Hazzard style jump at Oran park
Hardest Rival:
My OCD
Biggest Racing Influence:
Gregg McShane
Short/Long Term Goals:
Try not to crash getting out of my driveway
Favourite Food:
Isle of Wight Parma (x2)
Favourite Drink:
Scotch
Most Respected Driver:
Ian Girvan
Other Interests:
Sea Pirate
Best aspect of racing a Sports Sedan:
Getting to drive Gazza’s Torana
Achievements:
Winning a race at the Island. (In Gazza’s Torana)