Peter Krikke (brother of Ron & John) formed Krikke Motorsport in 1980 in Bunbury , Western Australia . He bought their first car from Bob Trostle, who was touring from the United States . Gary Rush first drove the car, before John Fenton,John Krikke and Ron krikke who went onto win the 84/85 Australian Sprintcar title for the first time.
Shane Krikke (Peter's son) took over from John Krikke, until he was forced into early retirement in 1998 from being hospitalised with cancer. American Donny Schatz next drove for the Krikke Motorsport Team on a tour from the United States in 1999.
The Krikke family, one of the most well-regarded and famous families in Australian Speedway was devastated by the loss of Ron's son Darryl and John's son Jason, who were tragically killed in a road accident in the late 1990's. There was a race at Bunbury the week of their funeral, which was declared a Memorial to "The Boys", and to keep the memory of them alive, Ron and John Krikke began running the now-famous "Krikke Boys Shootout", held at Bunbury City Raceway every March.
In the years 2000/2001 and 2001/2002, Skip Jackson drove the Krikke car, and won the Australian Sprintcar Title with them in 2001. Robbie Farr then drove for the team in 2002/2003 and 2003/2004, and won the Australian Sprintcar Title with them in 2004 at their home track at Bunbury City Raceway.
Robbie Farr left Krikke Motorsport at the end of the 2003/2004 season to join Queensland 's Titan Racing. Western Australian Mark Wells joined the team for the 2004/2005 season to replace the departed Robbie Farr.
Coming off the back of a stellar American season, Australian Sprintcar Champion Brooke Tatnell signed to drive for Krikke Motorsport for the2005/2006 season, and is still a vital part of the team three seasons on; they are with out doubt an exciting combination with high expectations.
Krikke Motorsport is now in its 27th year, and is arguably the best team in the country. The team is run by Shane Krikke, with other members including Shane's brother, Ryan Krikke, and Crew Chief, Pete Caporn & Shane Finch.
Enjoy Krikke Motorsport.com.au
With thanks to research from Jane @ www.go-brooke.com
