About the Driver

Name: Tyrone Gautier
Date of Birth: 10 November 1969
Birthplace: Durban, South Africa
Height: 175cm
Residence: Brisbane
Marital Status: Married, Nicole
Children: Jaxon (12), Hudson (8)
Personal Vehicles: Dodge RAM 1500
Favourite Movie: Italian Job
Favourite Holiday Destination: Anywhere where I can relax and have fun with the family
Racing Hero: Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher
Favourite Race: Any race I’m driving in that I win
Most Memorable Racing Achievement: Winning my first ever go-kart race at gold coast kart club
Most memorable racing weekend: Qld State Titles 2003 – Finishing 4th
Best advice ever given: Refuse to lose!!!
Greatest Influence: Michael Schumacher
How Do You Prepare for a Race: Nothing special, Keep mainly to myself
Favourite Sports Figure (Non Racing): Roger Federer
First Race Car: Arrow AX6 Go-Kart
Biggest Supporter: Nicole & my boys
Biggest Thrill in Racing: The speed and closeness of the racing lap after lap
Superstitions: Always put left glove on first
What Do You Like About Yourself: My determination and ability to get the job done
First Race Win: 1999 – Gold Coast Kart Club, Clubman Light
First Major Crash: V8 Development Series, Philip Island
First Ever Race: 1999 – Ipswich Go-kart club meeting
First Race Ever Attended: Ipswich Kart Club – 1998.