Rodney Forbes by Phillip Whelan

Rodney Forbes born 18th September 1967, Rodney's background is very sports based, his brother, John is an Olympic medallist in sailing and is the current Tornado Champion. (Ranked number one in the world).

Rodney's relatively short career started in Formula Ford and Porsche (GTP), during this time Forbes has held lap records in Formula Ford and GT Production at 5 Australian circuits.

Forbes first V8 Supercar break came with Glenn Seton in 1998. However soon after he returned to race a Commodore for his father.

Career Highlights

2000

- 14th Queensland 500

1999

- Rookie of the Year Shell Championship series
- 1st Privateers (with Geoff Full) the FAI 1000 at Bathurst
- 12th Bathurst 1000 Classic
- 2nd ATCC Privateers Cup
- 19th Adelaide 500

1998

- 4th Australian GT-Production Car Championship
- 8th Bathurst 1000 with Rod Wilson (Super Touring)

1997

- 1st Formula Ford Race - Bathurst
- 1st New South Wales Formula Ford Championship
- 1st ARDC Formula Ford Series
- 1st ARDC Club Championship

JAN05

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