Jackson Rooney
Racing Driver Profile
- English Full Name: Jackson Rooney
- Nationality: New Zealand
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FIA Driver Categorisation:
Silver
- Age: 21
- Date of Birth: 2004-02-20
- Recent Team: TekworkX
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Racing Driver Jackson Rooney Performance Summary
Racing Driver Jackson Rooney Overview
Jackson Rooney is a rising star in New Zealand motorsport. Born on February 20, 2004, the 21-year-old from Hawkes Bay began his racing journey in karts at the age of six, amassing numerous regional and North Island titles in New Zealand and Australia. In 2023, Rooney transitioned to car racing, making a mark in the Toyota 86 Championship. He quickly adapted to the new discipline, showcasing his talent and determination.
Rooney's breakthrough came when he won the Hampton Downs NZ Racing Academy's Toyota 86 Shoot-Out in September 2023, earning a significant cash prize from the Tony Quinn Foundation to support his racing career. This victory propelled him into the 2023-2024 Toyota 86 Championship season, where he aimed for rookie honors. Showing rapid improvement, Rooney dominated the latter part of the season, winning five of the last six races. His outstanding performance earned him a Gen3 Camaro test with Red Bull Ampol Racing in Queensland. In 2024, Rooney made his international racing debut in the Monochrome GT4 Australia series, partnering with Tony Quinn in a Mercedes-AMG GT4.
Supported by the Tony Quinn Foundation, Rooney's career continues to ascend, marking him as a driver to watch in the world of motorsport. He currently drives for Keltic Racing in the Monochrome GT4 Australia series in a Mercedes-AMG GT4.
Race Results for Racing Driver Jackson Rooney
Submit Results| Year | Racing Series | Racing Circuit | Round | Class | Ranking | Racing Team | Car No. - Race Car Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge Australia | Sydney Motorsport Park | R02-R3 | Pro | 7 | 30 - Porsche 991.2 GT3 Cup | |
| 2025 | Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge Australia | Sydney Motorsport Park | R02-R2 | Pro | DNF | 30 - Porsche 991.2 GT3 Cup | |
| 2025 | Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge Australia | Sydney Motorsport Park | R02-R1 | Pro | 7 | 30 - Porsche 991.2 GT3 Cup | |
| 2025 | Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge Australia | Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit | R01-R3 | Pro | 9 | 30 - Porsche 991.2 GT3 Cup | |
| 2025 | Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge Australia | Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit | R01-R2 | Pro | 6 | 30 - Porsche 991.2 GT3 Cup |
