Jim Read - Part 1

Motorsport royalty, with the stories to match his remarkable CV. He is in the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame, the ANDRA and Australian Motorsport Halls of Fame.  He was the first Aussie to better 7 seconds over the quarter mile. He has won 17 National Championships, 16 Australian Championships, ten Winter Nationals,  multiple New South Wales championships, Grand Finals and won in the USA. It is one hell of an adrenaline fuelled life. Join Rusty as he uncovers the extraordinary tale of a young man who defied the constraints of a conventional education. Prepare to be amazed as we share tales of Jim's audacious exploits, including his daring ventures of driving on the road at the tender age of 11. Plus, the transformative encounter with a police officer that would steer him towards the electrifying world of drag racing, forever altering the trajectory of his life. Brace yourself for stories of adrenaline-pumping races at legendary locations like Castlereigh, where Jim's passion for speed and horsepower reached new heights. Don't forget to head to Rusty's Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear about in future Rusty's Garage episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.