Shay Mayes

Shay Mayes

Race Number: 16
Nickname: Shaybo
Occupation: Admin Officer Onesteel
Age: 21
Chassis: PCR
Engine: IAME
Engine Builder: MG Race Engines
Sponsors: MG Race Engines, PCR Karts Australia, Chris Schofield – Driver Training and Chassis Setup Support

Karting debut (when and where): 2004 Juniors Lights Dirt Track Maryborough QLD
Why you started racing: Because of my Uncle who races drag cars.
First motorsport memory as a child: Bathurst
Dream job as a child: Cop
Best driver you’ve ever seen in a kart: Piper, JH, Wall and Terry Cobb at his peak
Highlight of your career: Winning 2 state championships in 2010
Who is your motorsport idol: DJ
Most embarrassing moment of your career: Nil
Best Advice ever received: “Do your best”
Favourite kart track: Warwick, QLD, Ipswich, QLD, Bolivar, SA
Favourite TV show: Two and Half Men
What is the best meal that you can cook: Scramble Eggs.
Favourite sport away from motorsport: Rugby League (NQ Cowboys)
Worst habit: Forgetting things and being lazy

What are you looking forward to most in the 2011 CIK Stars of Karting Series:
Racing against the best in Australia.