Originally from the Wellington region, Jared has previously raced karts at a national and international level. After moving to Canterbury to attend University, Jared took up a passion for coaching junior drivers and joined the University of Canterbury motorsport in which he has tested and raced for them in Australia and New Zealand for the past 3 years. Alongside competing in Formula SAE, Jared is striving towards following in his father’s (Shane Parker) footsteps in rallying.

Jared Parker - 2018 University of Canterbury Motorsport 18-C

Originally from the Wellington region, Jared has previously raced karts at a national and international level. After moving to Canterbury to attend University, Jared took up a passion for coaching junior drivers and joined the University of Canterbury motorsport in which he has tested and raced for them in Australia and New Zealand for the past 3 years. Alongside competing in Formula SAE, Jared is striving towards following in his father’s (Shane Parker) footsteps in rallying.

2018 University of Canterbury Motorsport 18-C:

Designed and Built from scratch at the University of Canterbury by a group of super hard-working engineering students. This car is built for a specialised competition (Formula SAE) that University students from around the world compete in.
This car has competed once at the 2018 Formula SAE Australia. The engine is a Triumph Daytona 675 offering 51 kW with a 3/4 Carbon Monocoque with 1/4 rear chrome-moly spacefame chassis and weighing in at 234 kg.