Blake Purdie

Blake Purdie is a rising star in Australian motorsport, showcasing versatility across various racing disciplines. Hailing from South Australia, Purdie began his racing journey in karting, securing multiple state championships since his debut in 2014. Transitioning to car racing in 2020, he quickly made an impact, winning the SA Sports Car Invitational Series in a Wolf Prototype Series racer.

Purdie's career has seen him compete in the Australian Prototype Series and the Australian Formula 3 series, gaining experience in both prototype and 'wings and slicks' machinery. In 2021, he made his debut in the S5000 Tasman Series with 88 Racing, demonstrating his open-wheel talent by qualifying well and achieving a best finish of fourth at Mount Panorama. Backed by Nippy's, a prominent South Australian beverage company, Purdie aims to climb the GT ladder, joining Jam Motorsport in the Monochrome GT4 Australia series in 2025, partnering with Daniel Price in a Nippy's-sponsored Audi R8 LMS GT4. His ultimate goal is to compete in GT3.