Nambour firm backs young-gun Porsche driver’s race to the top of Carrera Cup

Harri Jones, left, with Duncan MacKellar at MacKellar HQ in Nambour. 

In just a few short years, 22-year-old Harri Jones has gone from a promising young motorsport talent to becoming now one of Australia’s most exciting racing drivers. 

His rise through the motorsport ranks has been nothing short of meteoric, and as he prepares to kick off the 2022 season at the Australian Grand Prix, there’s no signs of slowing down.

But Harri didn’t get to this point alone.

Among those that have backed Harri is Nambour’s MacKellar Group who have been part of the journey from the beginning and remain major supporters to this day.

For MacKellar Group Founder and Managing Director, Duncan MacKellar, the partnership has been important not only for the organisation, but also for what it represents for the region.

“We love supporting local Sunshine Coast talent to pursue their aspirations,” says MacKellar.

“Being a young athlete on the Sunshine Coast is different to coming from somewhere like a major capital city, where there are a lot of sports people and opportunities to get backing. So for us, it means a lot to see a young Sunshine Coast talent get some real support and the chance to shine on the world stage.

“It’s also been fantastic working with Harri over the years and seeing him evolve. He’s developed as a driver and an athlete and continues to apply his intelligence to his driving. We’re very excited to see what he can achieve this year and how far he can go.”

The 2022 Porsche Paynter Dixon Carrera Cup Australia kicks off with Round 1 at the Australian F1 Grand Prix on Thursday (April 7).