Nash Morris aiming to end maiden Carrera Cup season on a high

Nash Morris has his sights set on a strong finish to his maiden season in the ultra-competitive Porsche Carrera Cup Championship on the Adelaide streets this weekend.

Morris has been a model of consistency during the 2024 season, racking up two podium finishes, four top fives and 11 top 10 placings.

And it wasn’t until the last round at Gold Coast where he recorded his first DNF for the year – a testament to his skill and mature approach.

He currently sits ninth in the title standings and is within striking distance of fellow first year Carrera Cup driver Ryder Quinn.

Morris is no stranger to the Adelaide circuit where he has raced a number of different cars over the years, including Super2.

For Taylor, it will be a weekend where he can focus all of his attention on one racing class.

The veteran racer will saddle up in his third-straight event in the Yokohama V8 SuperUtes Series, driving his stunning black and green Ford Ranger.

Taylor made his debut in the class at Mount Panorama last month, followed by the Surfers Paradise street event on the Gold Coast.

So far, he has finished every race he has entered as he learns the nuances of the heavy, powerful machines, and is aiming to keep his perfect finishing record intact, while moving further up the competitive field.

Track action starts on Thursday, with both Carrera Cup and the V8 SuperUtes on track across all four days at the famous Adelaide venue.

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Nash Morris
Carrera Cup driver

“Racing a Porsche in Adelaide is going to  be an unreal experience,” said Morris.

“I love the car and the track. It’s the perfect combo. I know this track a bit more than some of the others that I’ve been to this year, and driving a Porsche around there will be pretty awesome.

“The track has got a mix of everything. Chicanes, long straights, fast corners, hairpins. It has the lot. And there’s no room for mistakes. You need to put you balls on the dash to get a lap time, but  can’t afford to over step the mark because there are big consequences. You need to be smart but you have to get up on the wheel to get a lap time around there.

“We’ve been in the mid pack for most of the year, so amongst a competitive field in my first year, I’m pretty happy. Of course, I wish we were up the front a bit more, but it’s hard to expect that in your rookie season.

“Hopefully we get the car sorted because it would be great to get a strong result in Adelaide.”

Scott Taylor
V8 SuperUtes driver

“My premise for racing is to stay out of trouble and finish every race that I enter,” said Taylor.

“If that means I’m giving a little away in terms of pushing for a lap time, that’s ok with me. I’m there to have fun and be with people who love their racing.

“So far, I have finished all of the V8 SuperUtes races that I’ve been in at Bathurst and the Gold Coast. I’m proud of that. There was a lot of damage on the Gold Coast, and I got caught in something on Sunday which was a shame, but I still finished. I ran as high as 16th at one stage, so I’ve been really happy with how it has all gone so far.

“I push myself as much as I can, but I’m never looking to go over the limit. I’m just having fun.

“And how can you not have fun at tracks like Surfers and Adelaide – it doest get any better. Whether I am coming 1st, 4th or 14th, I just love it.

“I’m trying to get a reputation as someone who doesn’t damage cars. That’s my endeavour.

“I see the V8 SuperUtes as a category going from strength to strength. People don’t want to come and watch safety car laps, and the way that category management is dealing with its drivers and teams is very encouraging. They are encouraging teams to get the most of each other, but not do it where there’s incidence and damage.”