Trackskill Precision V8 Utes The Precision Driving Team has always been an Ekka crowd favourite and this year we pay tribute to the drivers with a skilful display and drive down memory lane. Former Ekka Councillor and rally car driver Lloyd Robertson formed the team at the Brisbane Showgrounds for the 1969 Ekka and after 40 successful years, the team disbanded in 2006 with Lloyd retiring. Re-enacting the iconic Precision Driving Team, four V8s, two Holden and two Ford, will hit the main arena, performing the awe-inspiring driving manoeuvres that were performed by the original team years ago. This includes nose-to-nose driving, handbrake flicks, spins and slides with a time trial challenge between Holden and Ford as the finale. Taking to the steering wheels behind the powerful engines are some of Australia’s leading V8 drivers – Gary Baxter, Michael Baxter, Tim Ramages and Graham Edwards. As Ekka celebrates the nostalgic traditions of 145 Shows, we are excited to bring precision driving back to where it all began – this is one show to sure stir up childhood memories of the Ekka. Gary Baxter Gary is one of Australia’s leading drivers and has been competing in various classes for more than 20 years. He’s a two-time Australian ROH Wheels Commodore Cup Champion, having taken out the series in both 1995 and 1996. Gary stunt drives regularly in movies and television commercials, with his resume including Ricky Stanicky starring Zac Efron, Wolf Creek TV (series 1 and 2) and Storm Boy.
Tim Ramages Tim is a professional performance driver and trainer who has worked on movies including Mortal Kombat. He started his career in Gravel Rally (Australian Rally Championship) at a state and national level in the early 1990s, moving onto drifting and competing in the Tarmac Rally. Tim has won many races in the Tarmac Rally and has taken out multiple top five stage times in Gravel Rally. Graham Edwards Hailing from Townsville, North Queensland, Graham brings with him experience in the V8 Brute Ute series and Trackskill V8 Utes. Having cut his teeth in go karting, with multiple titles from Queensland and across Australia, he now focuses on his role as Lead Instructor for Drift School Australia and instructor for Race X. Michael Baxter Fresh from performing at the Darwin Show, Michael will perform for the first time at the Ekka. He has been performing with the Trackskill team since 2021 and looks to take over the lead reins from his father, Gary one day. Michael is a star in a go kart but loves the big V8 power.
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