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Mark Skaife confirms retirement

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Mark Skaife has confirmed his retirement from the Australian V8 Supercar Championship and full-time racing. After this season the Australian will put his helmet on the shelf for good.
“I’ve always admired sportspeople who know when it’s time to retire, rather than waiting to be told,” said Skaife.

Skaife started his racing career, as most drivers, in karting. He took his first major touring car title in the 1992 Australian touring car championship, driving a Nissan.

“Motor racing has been my life for the past 21 years and, as any professional sportsperson will attest, if you have a love and passion for what you are doing, for the competition and being on top of your game, then retirement is not something you ever easily consider.”

Skaife holds the record of most wins, 40, in the V8SC Championship, beating the previous record holder, legendary Peter Brock.

“But the reality is that you do come to point in your career when you have a decision to make. I’m looking to the future for both myself and the Toll Holden Racing Team, and while this decision ends one phase of my career, I’m confident it will also open doors and exciting new opportunities.”

Titles:

1986 Victorian Laser Series Ford Laser Tyretown Racing
1991 Australian Drivers’ Championship Spa FB003 Holden Gibson Motor Sport
1992 Australian Touring Car Championship Nissan Skyline BNR32 GT-R Gibson Motor Sport
1992 Australian Drivers’ Championship Spa FB003 Holden Gibson Motor Sport
1993 Australian Drivers’ Championship Lola T91/50 Holden Gibson Motor Sport
1994 Australian Touring Car Championship Holden Commodore VP Gibson Motor Sport
2000 V8SC Holden Commodore VT Holden Racing Team
2001 V8SC Holden Commodore VX Holden Racing Team
2002 V8SC Series Holden Commodore VX Holden Racing Team