Darren Saillard - Driver Profile
Name: Darren Saillard
Birthday: 21 October
Hometown: Canberra
Race Car: Ford Falcon EL and AU Ford Falcon
Circuit Racing Debut: Wakefield Park - Febuary 2007 - EL Falcon - Class Win & 2nd Overall for the day
Best Circuit Racing Result: Oran Park November 26th & 27th -AU Falcon - Class Win - Overall Win for the day and won the Touring Car Championship title - Elated - as only 1 year earlier I had just been medically cleared by the Neuro Surgeon after having broken my neck twice and with other severe injuries incurred while racing Sprintcars.
Best Racing Memory: Too many to list - but every time I compete "Its Great"
Why/how you got into racing: I grew up watching my dad Fred race Sports sedans (with the likes of the late Peter Brock ) and then later as he raced speedway sedans.
Your team and who makes it all possible: Saillard Racing is a family affair with my dad ,Fred, my mum Deneze, sister Tracey and my girlfriend Lisa - the other pitcrew being Albert - Lauren and Steven and Brad
Favourite Car: Still thinking about it .. haven't enough money to buy
First Road Car: Ford Falcon XR V8
Current Road Car: F100 Ute (tow vehicle) - Old Hyundai
Favourite Circuit: Every race track has its special parts
Racing Hero: My Dad - Fred and Ayrton Senna
Favourite Food: A good home cooked meal
Favourite Movie: All The Good Men
Favourite Music: Bon-Jovi
Hobbies: When not working on my race car - Skiing - my home and family