Hawkins Racing Team

Time to Hang Up the Helmet (For Now)

This may come as a surprise — it certainly has been for me. But after a lot of thought and time away from the track since the Australian Titles back in April, I’ve decided it’s time to hang up the helmet for a little while, it may be short or a long while.

The time off has given me space to reflect, and it’s made me realise that there’s more to life than just racing. There’s something really special that my parents and I have been working toward for a long time, and it's finally coming to fruition this year — I’ll be sharing more about that soon.

It took a while to come to terms with the idea that it’s actually okay not to want to race. Something that I’m
Still getting use to.

I’ve been incredibly lucky in my 26 year racing journey — representing my country in New Zealand in 2005 and 2006, winning state titles, club championships, and many club days. Almost snagging that Aussie title will always be one of those “so close” moments.

These are memories I’ll carry with me forever, and I’m grateful for every part of the ride from my amazing parents, sponsors, racing competitors many whom have turned into friends over the years.

Appreciate you all and will see you around the tracks 🏁✌️🏁

Strategic Civil
Strata One
Unifilter Australia

I feel incredibly lucky to have the best parents. For the past 25 years of my racing journey—whether local, interstate, or international—they've been there every step of the way. From the highest of highs to the lowest of lows, the wins and losses, the tears, laughter, and unforgettable moments, their support has never wavered.

Thanks to David for taking this great pic, at the recent Speedway Karting Association of Australasia - Australian titles at Oakburn Park Speedway, Tamworth!

Aus #1 to Mother Nature this year!

Racing results were;

Heat 1: 11th - 7th
Heat 2: 8th - 3rd
Heat 3: 4th - 4th

I went forward in the heats except for the third heat when we were racing in rain and didn't have the right set up, happy that I was able to maintain 4th in that heat!

Shame the weather didn’t play nice, it happens sometimes.

Massive shout out to Strategic Civil & Strata One, these companies helped me out big time, their support and belief is amazing! I couldn't of done it without them!

Unifilter Australia for protecting my pride n joy, providing top quality filters made here in our back yard!

Please support my supporters whenever you can 🙌

Lest We Forget 🌺

This time next weekend we will be competing in the SKAA Australian title at my favourite track - Tamworth!

Massive thank you to my supporters for their belief in me;

Strategic Civil
Strata One
Unifilter Australia

Let’s go get it! A1

Scenes from the race weekend at Central Coast Speedway Kart Club

Captured perfectly by Total Focus Photos!






Strategic Civil
Strata One
Unifilter Australia

Had a run at Gosford today 🥵

🥇 overall for the day!

• Heat 1. - 1st

• Heat 2. - 1st

• Heat 3. - 2nd

• Feature. - 2nd

Massive thank you to Mum & Dad for all that they do and sticking it out in the heat!

Peter for the engine 🚀 and all of your help and advise, Donald for all of your help as well.

Thank you Nathan for pushing the kart lol ! That was a massive help to have you do that 😁

Last but not least thanks to my local St John Ambulance Division volunteers for giving up their day to be there in the heat 💚

To my valued supporters - Thank you as always to;

Strategic Civil
Strata One
Unifilter Australia

Thanks to Dirt Track Angel Photography for these great moments captured from RND 1 East Coast Speedway Kart Club (ECSKC) held at Oakburn Park Speedway, Tamworth!

Thank you, Wendy, they are great as always 🙌

Strategic Civil
Strata One
Unifilter Australia

Clean sweep of the day!! 🥇🥇🥇🏆

Massive thanks to Peter for his 🚀 of an engine!

Big thanks to my supporters who back me all the way!

🏁 Strategic Civil
🏁 Strata One
🏁 Unifilter Australia

Thanks to East Coast Speedway Kart Club (ECSKC) for a great race meeting, those competitors who travelled near n far, Tamworth Motorcycle Club Inc thank you to all the volunteers for making race days happen 🙌

Race day tomorrow!

📆| 9th November

📍| Tamworth Speedway

⏰ | Pre Program 3pm - Final from 5pm

📷 | Skid for Skip | 2016 | 2nd place

Thanks as always to my supporters;
Strategic Civil
Strata One
Unifilter Australia

No race day for us tomorrow as Kierah is unwell, good luck to all competitors tomorrow, have a great day, we will look forward to racing in Tamworth on 9th November!

Thanks as always to my supporters
Strategic Civil
Strata One
Unifilter Australia