Jamie Whincup facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jamie Whincup
Whincup at the 2020 Sydney Motorsport Park
Nationality	Australian
Born	(1983-02-06) 6 February 1983 (age 42) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Supercars record
Car number	88 (Endurance race co-driver)
Current team	Triple Eight Race Engineering
Series championships	7 (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017)
Races	556
Race wins	125
Podium finishes	238
Pole positions	92
2021 position	2nd (2719 pts)

Jamie David Whincup (born February 6, 1983) is a famous Australian professional racing driver. He is one of the most successful drivers in the history of the Supercars Championship. After a long and successful career behind the wheel, he is now the team principal for Triple Eight Race Engineering.

Whincup holds the record for the most Supercars championship titles, with seven wins. He has also won the famous Bathurst 1000 race four times. With 125 career race wins, he holds the all-time record in the Supercars Championship.

Early Life and Junior Career

Jamie Whincup was born in Melbourne, Australia. He started his racing journey in go-karts, a common first step for many professional drivers.

In 2001, he moved up to the Australian Formula Ford Championship. With help from his family, he had a strong first year. The next year, in 2002, he joined a new team and completely dominated the season, winning the championship. This big win earned him a chance to drive in the V8 Supercars series.

Supercars Career

Getting Started (2002–2005)

Whincup made his Supercars debut in 2002 as a co-driver for endurance races, including his first Bathurst 1000. In 2003, he got his first full-time drive with Garry Rogers Motorsport. However, his first full season was tough, with several crashes.

After a year of only driving in endurance races in 2004, Whincup joined Tasman Motorsport in 2005. This was a breakout year for him. He showed his talent with strong results, including a second-place finish at the Bathurst 1000 with his teammate Jason Richards.

Joining a Top Team (2006–2007)

The Ford Falcon BA that Whincup and Craig Lowndes drove to win the 2006 Bathurst 1000.

In 2006, Whincup made a career-changing move to the top team, Triple Eight Race Engineering, driving a Ford Falcon. He teamed up with racing legend Craig Lowndes. That year, they won the biggest race of all, the Bathurst 1000.

The next year, 2007, was even better. Whincup and Lowndes won Bathurst for a second time in a row. Whincup fought for the championship all season long. In a thrilling final race, he finished just two points behind Garth Tander, narrowly missing out on his first title. For his skill and fair play, he was awarded the Barry Sheene Medal.

The Championship Years (2008–2014)

From 2008, Whincup entered a period of amazing success. He won his first Supercars Championship in 2008, along with a third straight Bathurst 1000 victory. He won the championship again in 2009, becoming a back-to-back champion.

In 2010, his team switched from Ford to Holden cars. After a season-long battle, he finished second in the championship to James Courtney. But he bounced back in 2011, winning his third title.

The Holden VE Commodore of Whincup at the 2012 Clipsal 500 Adelaide

Jamie Whincup and Paul Dumbrell celebrate at the 2012 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000

Whincup's success continued. He won his fourth championship in 2012, a year where he also won his fourth Bathurst 1000. He then won his fifth title in 2013 and a record-breaking sixth championship in 2014. This incredible run made him one of the greatest drivers the sport had ever seen.

Later Career and Seventh Title (2015–2021)

Whincup celebrated his 100th championship race win at the 2016 Sydney SuperSprint.

The following years were more challenging. In 2015, he had a tough season and finished fifth in the championship. In 2016, he achieved a huge milestone by winning his 100th career race, only the second driver ever to do so.

In 2017, Whincup had a fierce rivalry with Scott McLaughlin. The championship came down to the very last race of the season in Newcastle. After a dramatic race where McLaughlin received penalties, Whincup won the race and clinched his seventh Supercars title.

Whincup and Paul Dumbrell on their way to winning at the 2018 Sandown 500

He continued to be a top contender in the following years, winning many more races. In 2020, he won the first race of the season, which was special because it was announced that the Holden brand would be retired. Whincup finished his full-time driving career at the end of the 2021 season, finishing second in the championship.

Life After Full-Time Racing

After retiring from full-time driving, Whincup did not leave the sport. In 2018, he had already become a part-owner of his team, Triple Eight Race Engineering. After the 2021 season, he took over as the team principal, leading the team from the pit wall instead of the driver's seat.

He still gets behind the wheel for the big endurance races, like the Bathurst 1000, as a co-driver for his team.

GT Racing

The winning Ferrari 488 GT3 at the 2017 Bathurst 12 Hour race.

Besides Supercars, Whincup has also raced in GT cars. In 2017, he won the Bathurst 12 Hour race, driving a Ferrari 488 GT3 with Craig Lowndes and Toni Vilander. This victory means he has won both of the major races held at the famous Mount Panorama circuit.

Personal Life

Whincup lives on the Gold Coast in Queensland. In 2016, he opened a café and car wash business. He also appeared on the TV show Australia's Greatest Athlete in 2009.

Racing Record

Racing career summary

Bathurst 1000 results

Year	Team	Car	Co-driver	Position	Laps
2005	Tasman Motorsport	Holden Commodore VZ	Jason Richards	2nd	161
2006	Triple Eight Race Engineering	Ford Falcon BA	Craig Lowndes	1st	161
2007	Triple Eight Race Engineering	Ford Falcon BF	Craig Lowndes	1st	161
2008	Triple Eight Race Engineering	Ford Falcon BF	Craig Lowndes	1st	161
2010	Triple Eight Race Engineering	Holden Commodore VE	Steve Owen	2nd	161
2012	Triple Eight Race Engineering	Holden Commodore VE	Paul Dumbrell	1st	161
2013	Triple Eight Race Engineering	Holden Commodore VF	Paul Dumbrell	2nd	161
2024	Triple Eight Race Engineering	Chevrolet Camaro Mk.6	Broc Feeney	2nd	161

Complete Bathurst 12 Hour results

Year	Team	Co-drivers	Car	Class	Laps	Pos.	Class pos.
2017	Maranello Motorsport	Toni Vilander Craig Lowndes	Ferrari 488 GT3	AP	290	1st	1st
2018	Scott Taylor Motorsport Team SunEnergy1 Racing	Kenny Habul Raffaele Marciello Tristan Vautier	Mercedes-AMG GT3	APP	271	2nd	2nd
2020	Triple Eight Race Engineering	Shane van Gisbergen Maximilian Götz	Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo	PRO	314	3rd	3rd

Images for kids

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  Whincup during testing in 2013 at the Sydney Motorsport Park

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  Whincup leads the field at the 2014 Sydney 500.

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  The Holden Commodore (VF) Whincup (right) and Craig Lowndes (left) before a race in 2015.

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  Whincup racing at the 2017 Newcastle 500

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  Whincup at a Ride Day in 2019

See also

In Spanish: Jamie Whincup para niños