Racing History & Achievements

The Beginnings

Jonny has always had a family history in motorsport, starting right back in the 40's and 50's with his Grandpa (fathers dad) who raced throughout NZ in Midgets on ovals.

He drove a Model "A" Midget.  This then lead on to my father racing karts and Formula Ford and winning titles.

So Jonny was born into motorsport and began karting at the age of 9.Jonny Reid Karting

Interesting Facts

  • Multiple NZ karting champion - 1996 - 2000
  • Australian karting - 3rd in  National Championships 2001
  • Formula Ford Champion (NZ) 2002/2003
  • New Zealand Grand Prix Winner (Formula Ford) 2003
  • 2nd Australian Formula Holden Championship 2003
  • 4th European Formula 3000 Championship 2004 plus 1st placed rookie
  • Awarded the Bruce McLaren Trophy at the Drivers Awards in the UK for "the most Meritorious Driver in the Commonwealth" 2004
  • Race Winner in Japanese Formula 3 05/06
  • 4th Place in debut A1GP race in 2005 at Lausitz Ring in Germany
  • Pole position in first race of 2006 A1GP World Cup at Brno in Czech Republic
  • Another front row start at A1GP Sepang in Malaysia, taking 2nd position in qualifying and 3rd spot on the podium in the sprint race.
  • Pole position and double vistories at A1GP Sentul in Indonesia

During Jonnys career he has travelled to many countries and lived in Australia, England and Japan.