Brendan is a Putaruru local and has been involved in motorsport since the age of 10. He started with motocross, 4×4 trials, jet sprints and drag racing and is now circuit racing and competing in hill climb events. In his spare time he is an avid 4×4 enthusiast in his supercharged V8 Lexus Hilux and is often found deep in the bush.

Brendan McGovern - 1974 Datsun 1200

Brendan is a Putaruru local and has been involved in motorsport since the age of 10. He started with motocross, 4×4 trials, jet sprints and drag racing and is now circuit racing and competing in hill climb events. In his spare time he is an avid 4×4 enthusiast in his supercharged V8 Lexus Hilux and is often found deep in the bush.

1974 Datsun 1200:

This 1974 Datsun 1200 was bought stock standard 18 years ago and was rebuilt over 10 years by Brendan and his friends in his shed. It is now sports a Rotary 12a Turbo with Custom Porting, RX8 gearbox, full custom tube rear end with a Hiulx diff and 4 link rear suspension. The car currently races with the NZRRE and Production Car class.