Adrian Burgess (ATB) – Team Principal
Race Day role: As above!
Best time of the day (why): Early – It’s when I can ride my bike
Why TeamVodafone: Because I want to win!
If not at the track: At home with my family or on my bike
What people don’t know: Can’t say or everyone will know!
Mark Cogan – Project Manager
Role in the Team: Project Manager (Production) My role involves coordinating various departments and suppliers to make sure we produce and supply the components we need at the right time
Race Day role: Sitting on the couch, watching (and sometimes shouting at) the race on TV
Best time of the day: First thing in the morning, I like to sit down with a coffee, check my emails and plan my day ahead
Why TeamVodafone? I had been working 1 day a week as a contractor here for just over a year, and had always enjoyed this more than any of my other clients, there is a great atmosphere and a real team spirit amongst everyone, so when a position became available that fitted my skills I jumped at the opportunity to be a full-time member of the team
If not at the track: Messing around with my kids on MX bikes and quads, competing in hill climbs, working on my own cars, or just relaxing at home
What people don’t know: Is probably better to keep quiet about
Leigh Crowhurst (Leroy) – Purchasing officer
Role in the Team: Purchasing Officer
Race Day role: Watching TV ( Bathurst, chopping onions for Muzza )
Best time of the day: Lunchtime ( I like food )
Why TeamVodafone? Why Not? Professional and successful
If not at the track: Playing Golf and Cricket
What people don’t know: A yiros is a kebab!
Chris Hobson (Scooter) – Panel and stickers
Nickname: Scooter
Role in the Team: Panel and Stickers
Race Day role: Factory based
Best time of the day: Morning
Why TeamVodafone? Because I like winning
If not at the track: At home screaming at the TV for us to win.
What people don’t know: I sound English but really a Kiwi
Paul Sleeman (Sparky) – Electrician
Nickname: Sparky
Role in the Team: Electrician
Race Day role: Team manager
Best time of the day: Not working – morning – time to go surfing. Working – evening – day is done, time to wind down.
Why TeamVodafone? Most professional team – great bunch of people to work with
If not at the track: Surf or Snow
Gary Bailey (Bails) – Everything Man
Race Day role: Couch
Best time of the day (why): Morning, get more done
Why TeamVodafone: Why not
If not at the track: At home
What people don’t know: Wont hurt them!
Andrew Simpson (Simmo) – Customer Service Manager
Role in the Team: Customer Service Manager
Race Day role: Providing support to Triple Eight & Sachs product customers
Best time of the day: Evening, sit down and relax with family. Beer or glass of vino.
Why TeamVodafone? Because I don’t like being “Billy down the back”
If not at the track: Spending some time with my wife & kids, riding my Triumph, looking after the farm.
What people don’t know: they say “your only as good as your last race”. I won my last race!