28/05/2025
J&S Drilling Racing are set to continue supporting driver development within the team this summer with the announcement that Owen Peet and James Nightingale will share the 360-LS seat for 2025/26.
Owen and James have both been integral members of the J&S Drilling team for a number of years now, learning their craft alongside the vastly experienced Keith Giles and Jason Mansell whilst being mentored by the very talented Kaiden Manders.
Owen has competed in the SAWA Sprintcar Series previously, but the J&S Drilling team chose to focus primarily on the Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series over the past season or so. Whilst Owen may have been out of the sprintcar seat for a short while, he has managed to stay sharp by racing outlaw karts and showed that he hadn’t lost any of his speed during a recent test drive session in the 360 at the Perth Motorplex.
James has also been racing in the West Coast Outlaw Karts Series, having just moved up to the senior (Open Class) division this past season upon turning 16. This allowed Owen and James to race against each other at each round, and it was very tight between the two, with both of them consistently racing up the front each week.
Whilst the J&S Drilling name may not have been a regular feature in the 360-LS field of late, team owner John McLellan has maintained his support of the series, having continued as a round sponsor. John has stated that it is a vitally important series as it provides young drivers with an opportunity to develop race craft and learn multiple new tracks away from the spotlight and intensity that often accompanies the 410 series.
Owen and James will both run a couple of shows at Ellenbrook Speedway over winter in preparation for the West Coast Stabilisers Sprintcar Series - SAWA. John McLellan notes that this is an opportunity for the boys to work together and gain experience to take it to the next level. Owen and James are both excited to take on the challenge and are looking forward to working alongside John, Keith, Ray and Luka once again on race days.
With regards to the 410 program for the upcoming season, the team will focus on the High Limit Series, USA vs WA Speedweek, Barbagallo Mr Sprintcar Nationals & Krikke Boys Shootout events. Stay tuned for the driver announcement for those rounds.
Once again, thank you to all of our valuable sponsors, the entire J&S Drilling Motorsport team, and of course all of our fans for their ongoing support.
