Jason manages an engineering workshop in Palmerston North and is also a keen petrol head. Jason’s been racing at a club sport level since he left school 15 years ago. He also started building this car at his school metal working class. Jason has had many wins in local hill climbs and club sport racing events at Manfeild. Jason has recently started building Mini Jet Boats which has become a passion.

Jason Sutherland - 2007 Lotus 7

Jason manages an engineering workshop in Palmerston North and is also a keen petrol head. Jason’s been racing at a club sport level since he left school 15 years ago. He also started building this car at his school metal working class. Jason has had many wins in local hill climbs and club sport racing events at Manfeild. Jason has recently started building Mini Jet Boats which has become a passion.

2007 Lotus 7:

The Lotus was first raced in 2007 after being scratch built in a school classroom. With a power to weight ratio of 600HP per ton and it is a highly modified Ford Zetec 2000cc. Jason has changed out the supercharger for a turbo charger and added upside down wings from a helicopter to the front and rear to increase downforce.