Late Model Racing Western Australia

Jay Bassanelli

Jay Bassanelli

Perth, WA

Events

20

Wins

0

Top 5

3

Top 10

5

2025/2026 race stats

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Apr5

Sunday, 5 April 2026

Albany Speedway

Late Models

EVENT 22 - FEATURE

3rd

Apr4

Saturday, 4 April 2026

Albany Speedway

Late Models

A FEATURE 1

7th DNF

Mar14

Saturday, 14 March 2026

Perth Motorplex

Late Models

EVENT 16 - LAST CHANCE QUAL

DNS

Quick Info

  • Racing Since2003
  • Age33
  • OccupationAutonomous field builder
  • High SchoolNorth Albany senior high school

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Bio


I first strapped into a race car in 2003, aged just 12, when I began my speedway career in junior sedans.

Those early years were all about learning the ropes, mastering the tracks, and competing in the Australian Junior Sedans Title.

I raced hard, but I always made a point to stay clean and consistent-something I take pride in to this day.

Over the years, I tore up tracks across Western Australia, including Albany Speedway, Kalgoorlie Speedway, Esperance Speedway, Mount Barker Speedway, Perth Motorplex, Ellenbrook Speedway, Bunbury Speedway, Kellerberrin Speedway, and Pithara Speedway. Each track had its own challenges and character, and each taught me more about racecraft, patience, and strategy.

My junior sedan career ran until the 2008 season. Unfortunately, it came to a sudden halt after a big rollover at Attwell Park Speedway wrote off my car.

It was a tough moment, but it never killed my passion for racing-it just put it on pause.

After years away from the track, I made a full return in December 2024 when I purchased a Barry Wright Icon from Warren Oldfield.

Jumping into late models, I hit the ground running: competing in four Pro Dirt Series rounds, the Australian Title, and the State Title, all in my first season back.

That year, I also won the Michael Holmes Racing Winter Series and secured my best feature race finish of 10th place-a season that reminded me why I fell in love with racing in the first place.
Speedway has always been more than a sport for me-it's a test of focus, discipline, and courage. From junior sedans to late models, the thrill of the track and the pursuit of perfection continue to drive me forward. I race to push limits, to honor the craft, and to keep chasing the feeling you only get when you cross the finish line after a hard-fought race.

Career Highlights


2024-2025 winter series late model winner

Hobbies


Competition Pool and speedway

Crew


Me myself and I

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