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THE TEAM 

GARY O'BRIEN 

Bendigo Retro Racing

Bendigo Retro Racing is the next generation of the long-standing Gary O’Brien Racing. As the Bendigo Retro brand develops in the classic and muscle car restoration markets, so does the brand in the motor sport arena when Gary and his crew took their racing to the next level with a custom built 1974 Holden LH Torana SL/R 5000 that made its debut in the Touring Car Masters. This was on the back of the end of season 2013 of Gary’s retirement of the team’s 2011 Class Champion 1971 Holden HQ GTS after nine seasons of national circuit racing.

The Torana driven by John Bowe went on to take out the 2015 & 2016 Touring Car Masters Championships.

JACK ELSEGOOD

Race Car Driver

REBECCA JAEGER

Manager

JACQUI CARROL

Publicist
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rACING WITH PURPOSE

Creating positive pathways beyond the track!

TeamPhoenix811 uses motorsport as a platform to build awareness and support positive pathways for veterans, first responders, and vulnerable young people.

Through racing, storytelling, and partnerships - we aim to honour service, build community, and contribute to restorative retreat spaces through The Phoenix Rising Foundation LTD.  

OUR MISSION

To honour motorsport heritage while building a performance platform grounded in discipline, integrity and lasting impact.

Through authentic racing and structured partnerships, TeamPhoenix811 supports The Phoenix Rising Foundation LTD — developing holistic retreats that build structure, skill and identity, empowering veterans, first responders, military personnel and young people to create a new life.

Mental toughness is built.
Character is forged.
Legacy is intentional.

JACK ELSEGOOD

CHRIS THOMAS

 

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