Ben McCashney (born 26 October 1988 in Trentham, Victoria) is an Australian racing driver.
| Ben McCashney | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | 26 October 1988 Trentham, Victoria, Australia |
| Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series | |
| Years active | 2009–10 |
| Teams | Ben McCashney Racing Image Racing |
| Starts | 7 |
| Best finish | 15th in 2009 Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series |
| Previous series | |
| 2005 2006–08 | Victorian Improved Production Aussie Racing Cars |
McCashney's career started at the early age of three, racing at his father's go-kart centre.[1] Ten state championships came with his karting career.[2] McCashney went on to race a Mitsubishi Mirage in Improved Production in 2005.
In 2006, he moved into the Aussie Racing Cars series, finishing runner up in 2007 before moving to the V8 Supercar development series in 2009,[3] driving an Image Racing BA Falcon. In 2010 McCashney competed for his own team, Ben McCashney Racing, driving a Paul Morris prepared VZ Commodore.[4]
Ben McCashney Racing edit
Ben McCashney Racing is the team name that McCashney has raced under during most of his career. The team is based in Kyneton, Victoria.
Career results edit
| Season | Title | Position | Car | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Victorian Improved Production | 4th[5] | Mitsubishi Mirage | Ben McCashney Racing |
| 2006 | Aussie Racing Cars | 10th | AU Falcon-Yamaha | Ben McCashney Racing |
| 2007 | Aussie Racing Cars | 2nd | AU Falcon-Yamaha | Ben McCashney Racing |
| 2008 | Aussie Racing Cars | 4th | AU Falcon-Yamaha | Ben McCashney Racing |
| 2009 | Fujitsu V8 Supercars Series | 15th | Ford BA Falcon | Image Racing |
| 2010 | Fujitsu V8 Supercars Series | 23rd | Holden VZ Commodore | Ben McCashney Racing |
References edit
- ^ "Driver Profile". Ben McCashney Racing. Archived from the original on 12 September 2009. Retrieved 8 November 2009.
- ^ "Ben's V8 Berth". Bendigo Advertiser. 24 April 2009. Retrieved 24 May 2011.
- ^ "Driver – Ben McCashney". Official site of the V8 Supercar Championship Series. 11 August 2009. Archived from the original on 11 October 2009. Retrieved 8 November 2009.
- ^ "Promising Start for McCashney". Ben McCashney Racing. Archived from the original on 16 February 2011. Retrieved 9 June 2010.
- ^ "Victorian State Circuit Racing Championships – 2005 Pointscore – Improved Production" (PDF). Victorian State Circuit Racing Championships. 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 August 2006. Retrieved 9 June 2010.