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TUFFLIFT RACING TSM #110
ZAC SOUTAR
Zac is a professional racing car driver from Geelong who currently competes in the TCR Australia Series with his own privateer team, Team Soutar Motorsport
Born and raised in Geelong, Zac’s passion for motorsport developed from an early age thanks to his father, Shane Soutar, who himself was a champion Sidecar racer. Keen to cut his own path, however, Zac opted for four wheels instead of three, and began racing Go-Karts from the age of eleven. From here, Zac quickly established himself as a very capable driver, winning multiple state titles before going on to finish in the top 5 of the Australian Kart Championship for 3 consecutive years.

In 2017, Zac and his dad founded Team Soutar Motorsport and began competing in the Australian Formula Ford Championship. Competing against experienced, professional car racing teams, Zac achieved some remarkable results for his family-run team, finishing 3rd in the 2018 edition of the Championship, before finishing 2nd and falling agonisingly short of the championship title in 2019.
From his results in Formula Ford, Zac and his team were given the opportunity to enter the TCR Australia Touring Car Series for season 2020. After a year of no racing due to Covid in 2020 and a learning year in 2021, Zac managed to win his first race in the TCR Australia Series in 2022. In doing so, he and his team became the first privateer, non-factory backed team to win in the series since its inception in 2019.
Tufflift has been a huge part of Zac’s career to date, supporting him since his first season of Formula Ford in 2017.

TUFFLIFT RACING TSM #29
GLENN NIRWAN
Glenn is a distinguished Indonesian racer, is set to embark on a thrilling journey with the team, taking the wheel of a second Gen 2 Audi RS3 LMS TCR for the upcoming season.
Originally from Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Glenn has left an indelible mark on the racing scene in Indonesia. Having achieved remarkable success in national rally events for numerous years, he made a seamless transition to circuit racing at the onset of the previous season.
In 2023, Glenn clinched victory in the fiercely competitive Indonesian ITCR 3600 Max National championship, showcasing his prowess behind the wheel of an Audi RS3 LMS TCR Car. This familiarity with Audi TCR equipment sets the stage for an electrifying season as Glenn takes the helm of the same Audi model that propelled Will Brown to two Kumho TCR World Tour triumphs at Sydney Motorsport Park in 2023.

Glenn Nirwan, positioned as the driver for Tufflift Racing, reflects on his upcoming venture with enthusiasm, stating, “Driving in Australia has always been a dream of mine. I was both surprised and honored when Team Soutar Motorsport extended their invitation to join forces at the conclusion of last season.”
With humility and determination, Glenn approaches the season without a specific target in mind, aiming instead to acclimate himself to the new circuits and challenges. He acknowledges the learning curve ahead, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to glean insights from his teammate, Zac, an experienced driver whose guidance will undoubtedly prove invaluable.
Reflecting on his return to familiar grounds, Glenn adds, “Having lived in Brisbane for twelve years, returning feels like coming home, in a sense.”





