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Machine Shop

Len Carlsen (Lenny) – Programmer/Machinist in CNC

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Role in the Team: Workshop based. Programmer/Machinist in CNC Machining Department.
Race Day role: Not on the away team. Watch “delayed” TV telecast at home. Hoping we will win and the cars stay in one piece.
Best time of the day: Going home from work on time (time to relax)
Why TeamVodafone? The best team in the V8 supercar series. I also consider TeamVodafone to be one of the most professional teams in motorsport anywhere in the world.
If not at the track: At home working around the house. Spending time and money with the family or out Kayaking with the wife.
What people don’t know: Keep guessing.

Garth Dawson – Machinist

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Role in the team: Machinist
Race day role: Moral support from my lounge room watching it on tv.
Best time of day: Early morning , you get some time alone to make plans for the day ahead.
Why TeamVodafone? We all have to work somewhere, so why not make parts for something that you have a passion for.
If not at the track: Spending time with family and friends or working around the house.
What people don’t know: Nothing , I have no secrets.

Craig Johnstone (Cuz) – Machine Shop Manager

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Role in the Team: Machine Shop Manager
Race Day role:
At the workshop making more parts or jumping up and down, yelling at the TV.
Best time of the day: Lunchtime, get to eat Muzza’s delicious meals
Why TeamVodafone?
Because it’s the best! I know I’ve worked for other teams.
If not at the track:
Gym, BBQ’s, having fun or working on one of my many unfinished projects!
What people don’t know: What they don’t know won’t hurt them…

Grant Crosby – CNC Machinist

Role in the Team: Workshop based – CNC Machinist
Race Day role: Relaxing on the couch watching the racing with a few cold beers.
Best time of the day:  Morning-coffee time!
Why TeamVodafone? Wanted to combine my trade with my passion of motorsport, so why not do it with the best!
If not at the track:  Somewhere near the water, surfing or wakeboarding.
What people don’t know: is going to stay that way!