AMSOIL MOTORSPORT AUSTRALIA

Performance Proven in Competition

Motorsport places extraordinary demands on engines, transmissions, differentials and cooling systems. AMSOIL Australia is proud to support Australian competitors who develop, race and continually push their machinery in some of the country's most demanding motorsport environments.

AMSOIL in Australian Motorsport

From grassroots competitors to highly developed Time Attack machinery, Australian motorsport provides a demanding real-world environment for high-performance lubricants. We support competitors whose approach to engineering, development and competition reflects the same focus on performance and protection that drives AMSOIL product development.

Andrew Handmer SX Developments Nissan Sil80 Time Attack car
SX Developments • Time Attack

Andrew Handmer

Engineering Pace, Not Just Horsepower

A Different Approach to Going Fast

Andrew Handmer has a long history with Nissan's S13 platform and SR20 engine, having built and campaigned a succession of deceptively simple, exceptionally quick Silvias over the years. A robotics mechanic by trade and motorsport engineer by passion, Andrew has earned a reputation for approaching engineering problems differently, developing clever and unconventional solutions rather than simply reaching for the most expensive option.

His current SX Developments Sil80 continues that philosophy. At its heart is a relatively mild SR20 producing around 360 kW — substantial power by traditional race-car standards, but remarkably restrained compared with many contemporary Time Attack builds. Rather than relying on outright horsepower, the car's performance comes from development across the complete package.

A bespoke aerodynamic package is complemented by custom blade-style anti-roll bars and an extensively modified ex-NASCAR transmission that Andrew originally purchased in pieces. It is an unusual collection of components, engineered into a cohesive and highly competitive circuit car.

The results speak for themselves. At the former Wakefield Park circuit, Andrew recorded a 1:00.00 lap — remarkably achieved on a thoroughly used set of second-hand slick tyres.

Vehicle Nissan Sil80
Engine Nissan SR20
Power Approx. 360 kW
Wakefield Park 1:00.00
AMSOIL racing lubricants used in the SX Developments Sil80
Race-Proven Protection

AMSOIL in the SX Developments Sil80

AMSOIL Australia supports Andrew and SX Developments with lubricants and cooling products selected for the sustained loads, temperatures and mechanical demands of competitive circuit use.

DOMINATOR® Racing Oil High-performance engine oil developed for the severe operating conditions encountered in racing.
DOMINATOR® Coolant Boost Used to support cooling-system performance during sustained high-load track operation.
SEVERE GEAR® Synthetic Gear Lube Used in the Sil80's drivetrain to provide protection under the extreme loads encountered in competition.
The AMSOIL Philosophy

Racing is Research™

Racing places extraordinary demands on lubricants. Extreme temperatures, sustained engine speeds, shock loads and highly stressed driveline components create an environment where performance and protection are put to the test.

AMSOIL has long used motorsport as part of its research and development philosophy, using knowledge gained through racing to pursue even greater levels of lubricant performance and protection.

Close Enough Racing Toyota MR2 Spyder competing in Time Attack
Time Attack Close Enough Racing

Justin Gaujenieks

Built to Evolve

Close Enough Racing is the product of a group of friends with a shared passion for making cars go faster. Founded by Justin Gaujenieks, the team has built its identity around experimentation, problem solving and making the most of the resources available to them.

Their Toyota MR2 Spyder is the result of years of continual development. What began as a comparatively modest track car has evolved into a highly developed Time Attack machine, combining a turbocharged 2ZZ engine with extensive aerodynamic, suspension and drivetrain development.

The result is one of the more distinctive cars in Australian Time Attack. Close Enough Racing has taken the lightweight mid-engine Toyota to World Time Attack Challenge competition, continually revising the package as the team learns more about the car.

Vehicle Toyota MR2 Spyder
Engine Turbocharged Toyota 2ZZ
Discipline Time Attack
Team Close Enough Racing
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More From AMSOIL Motorsport Australia

More Competitors Coming Soon

From Time Attack to drifting, AMSOIL Australia supports competitors across different forms of Australian motorsport. More team and driver profiles will be added as we continue to document the cars, people and engineering behind them.