Pac Performance have one of the largest rotary customer bases in the world with a large number campaigning race cars under the Pac banner... This page is dedicated to our featured racers flying the Pac Performance flag, giving an insight into the cars and the people who race them.
SAM 'THE GODFATHER' SADEK
Name: Sam 'The Godfather' Sadek
Occupation: Car Yard Owner/Salesman
Vehicle: Camaro
Driveline: 26B, Twin HARTS Turbos, MoTeC M150, Liberty Trans With Quick Drive
Best ET: 6.47@214
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JAY SADEK
Name: Jay Sadek
Occupation: Sadek Motor Group
Vehicle: Mazda3
Driveline: Billet By PAC 20B, Garrett turbo, MoTeC M150, T400
Best ET: 6.27@222 - World's Quickest Automatic Rotary
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Future Plans/Goals: To travel and one day race internationally with the best racers in the USA & Puerto Rico
JASON BOTH
Name: Jason Both
Occupation: Communications Company Director
Vehicle: Mazda6
Driveline: Billet By PAC 20B, Garrett Turbo, Microtech LT32 ECU, Lenco 5-Speed with Quick Drive
Best ET: 6.51@215
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Future Plans/Goals: Keep the car nice and consistent and enjoy racing
ANDREW 'THE DENTIST' MARATOS
Name: Andrew ‘The Dentist’ Maratos
Occupation: Dentist
Vehicle: Mazda RX8 Full Chassis & Mazda RX3 Sedan
Driveline: (RX8) 20B, Triple Garrett GTX35 turbos, MicroTech LT32 ECU, Liberty 5-speed W/ Quick Drive
(RX3) 13BT, Garrett GTX Turbo, MoTeC M130, C4, 255 Radials
Best ET: (RX8) - 6.62@204 / (RX3) - 8.169@171
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EMMANUAL 'GADGET' MANN
Name: Emmanuel 'GADGET' Mann
Occupation: Electrician
Vehicle: Mazda RX3
Driveline: Billet By PAC 13B, Garrett Turbo, Microtech LT16C ECU, GF-2000 5-Speed, 9 inch Diff
Best ET: 7.82@176
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Future Plans/Goals: Run consistent 7 second passes in the car
LEE DOCHERTY
Name: Lee Docherty
Occupation: Planning Manager
Vehicle: Mazda MX5
Driveline: Billet By PAC 13B, Garrett turbo, MoTeC M130 ECU, T400
Best ET: 7.17@195
Favourite moment in the car: Racing the car for the first time and running a 7-second pass on my second run
Future Plans/Goals: Chase down that 6-second pass
DOM PERRI
Name: Dom Perri
Occupation: Business owner
Vehicle: Mazda RX2 Coupe ‘GODRX2’
Driveline: Billet 20B, Garrett GTX55 Turbo, Haltech PS2000 ECU, T400, 9-inch diff, MT 275/60 MT Radial tyres
Best ET: 7.91@173
Most memorable moment in the car: The Maccas run in the car right after the first 8-second pass lol
Future Plans/Goals: Run a 7.8 on radials, driving to and from the track with my trailer.
LEON ROSARIO
Name: Leon Rosario
Occupation:
Vehicle: Mazda RX3
Driveline: Billet By PAC 20B, Garrett Turbo, MoTeC M150 ECU, T400 Auto, 9 inch Diff, 275 Radial Tyre
Best ET: 7.946@176
Favourite moment in the car: Running the 7-second pass
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RUSSEL ARCHER
Name: Russel Archer
Occupation:
Vehicle: Mazda RX4 Coupe
Driveline: 13BT, Garrett G42, MoTeC M130, C4 Automatic, 28" Pro Radial
Best ET: 8.78@152
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JAMES PARKER
Name: James Parker
Occupation: IT Specialist
Vehicle: Mazda RX3
Driveline: 12A, Garrett GTX4202, Haltech PS1000, C4 Automatic, 235 Radials
Best ET: 8.89@154
Favourite moment in the car: Breaking into the 8s with the little 12A
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PETER FINIANOS
Name: Peter Finianos
Occupation:
Vehicle: Mazda RX7 Gen1 / RX8
Driveline: (RX7) 13BT, Garrett GTX45, MoTeC M130, C4 Automatic, 235 Radials
(RX8) 20B, Garrett GTX55, Microtech LT32, T400, 275 Radials
Best ET: (RX7) 8.418@160 / (RX8) 7.17@184
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MOEYY HAMDAN
Name: Moeyy Hamdan
Occupation: Tow Truck Driver
Vehicle: Mazda RX3 Sedan
Driveline: 13BT, Garrett G42, Microtech LT-10C, C4 Automatic, 225 Radial Tyres
Best ET: 8.471@159
Favourite moment in the car: Running back-to-back PBs & the 8.47 pass at GTR festival
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JAMES CANNAVO
Name: James Cannavo
Occupation: Small Business Owner - Excavation
Vehicle: Nissan Skyline R33 GTst 'TRYNC'
Driveline: RB2530, Garrett GTX turbo, MicroTech LT16C, Powerglide 2sp, Factory Nissan IRS
Best ET: 7.79@180
Favourite moment in the car: Running a 7-second pass and then driving the car home
Future Plans/Goals: See how deep we can go into the 7s in full street trim with the IRS rear end whilst still keeping the car fully street legal
ERIC WOLF
Name: Eric Wolf
Occupation: Business Owner
Vehicle: Mazda RX3
Driveline: Billet By PAC 20B, Garrett Turbo, Microtech LT16C ECU, T400 Auto, 9 inch Diff, 275 Radial Tyre
Best ET: 7.84@176 - Australia's Quickest 20B Street Car
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RAMI GAMBINO
Name: Rami Gambino
Occupation: Bricklayer
Vehicle: Mazda RX3
Driveline: Billet By PAC 13B, Garrett Turbo, Microtech LT16C ECU, C4 Auto, 9 inch Diff, 275 Drag Radials
Best ET: 8.48@156
Favourite moment in the car: Running an 8-second pass on the car's debut
Future Plans/Goals: Keep enjoying the car and thrashing it!
TROY DUMBRELL
Name: Troy Dumbrell
Occupation:
Vehicle: Mazda RX3
Driveline: 13BT, Garrett GTX45, MoTeC M130, C4 Automatic, 235 Radials
Best ET: 8.659@156
Favourite moment in the car: Cruising around the Gold Coast and then running 8s at Jamboree
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ANTHONY DAQUINO
Name: Anthony Daquino
Occupation: Excavator operator
Vehicle: Mazda RX3
Driveline: Billet By PAC 13B, Garrett turbo, MicroTech LT16c ECU, GF-2000 5-Speed
Best ET: 6.71 @199
Favourite moment in the car: Taking out the win in the Extreme class at the 2015 APSA event
Future Plans/Goals: Getting into more Pro Compact finals
DAMIEN MCKERN
Name: Damien McKern
Occupation: Accountant/Business Owner
Vehicle: Mazda RX2 Sedan ‘GRUMP2’
Driveline: 20B, Garrett turbo, Haltech PS2000 ECU, Lenco 5-speed
Best ET: 7.77sec / 183mph
Favourite moment in the car: Winning the National Title for ST289 at the Winter Nationals with 3 consecutive 7 second passes and also racing in Christchurch NZ with the Pac team
Future Plans/Goals: Get back to running consistent mid 7s, compete at more National Title rounds and continue to enjoy Powercruise events
RAY CHAKTI
Name: Ray Chakti
Occupation:
Vehicle: Mazda RX3 Sedan
Driveline: Billet By PAC 13B, Garrett GTX45, Microtech LT-10C, C4 Automatic, 275 Radial Tyres
Best ET: 8.52 @157
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GRANT HENDERSON
Name: Grant Henderson
Occupation: Owner/Partner ESP Racing
Vehicle: Mazda RX3 Coupe
Driveline: Billet By PAC 13B, Garrett turbo, Micerotech LT16c, GF-2000 5-Speed
Best ET: 7.588 @181
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