Cheree Beattie has been named as the Supercheap Auto Official Superstar for July. Her nomination comes after she made the jump from a general official to Safety Car Communicator on short notice at the Shannons SpeedSeries event at GT Festival Sydney. Despite having no previous experience in safety car procedures, she relied on her extensive experience as an official to step outside her comfort zone and take on the task.

In preparation for the event, Cheree reached out to other experienced Safety Car Communicators and Drivers to extract their knowledge over a few days. She sought their advice and tips to ensure she was fully prepared.

Furthermore, she met each Race Director to understand how they work and what they like to see from their Safety Car Communicators.

Cheree and her team overcame several challenges following on-track incidents, which included leading the field through a debris-laden track with the Safety Car.

Cheree played a pivotal role during each incident, disseminating the relevant information to the Race Director and the Safety Car Driver on course.

Race Directors and Clerks of the Course were impressed to learn it was Cheree’s first time as Safety Car Communicator because of her high level of professionalism and level of execution in the role.

Cheree’s dedication and passion for motorsport is an inspiration to others and her desire to improve, for herself and for the benefit of the sport, is an example of how individuals can work together to move the sport forward.

To thank Cheree for her invaluable contribution to the sport, she will receive a $100 Supercheap Auto gift card, commemorative pin and certificate.

Do you know someone like Cheree; a Motorsport Australia official who deserves to be recognised for going above and beyond their duty?

Nominate now and your friend could win a $100 Supercheap Auto gift card, commemorative pin, and certificate – with their story shared in Speed Read.