The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport is on the hunt for passionate motor sport enthusiasts with a legal background to join a new network.

Those working in the legal industry are being encouraged to get involved in the network, sharing their knowledge and experiences to further enhance motor sport in Australia.

CAMS CEO Eugene Arocca, a qualified lawyer himself, said the network would be an opportunity for like-minded individuals to get together and talk about their involvement in the sport, as well as discussing legal issues that may have an impact across various disciplines. He is also hoping that such a group could provide a fertile source for potential CAMS and FIA stewards.

“We know that there is a significant number of motor sport ‘legal eagles’ out there and we want to utilise their knowledge and passion for the sport.” Arocca said.

“Sharing the knowledge with a close and intimate network of legal professionals will only serve to improve motor sport in Australia, and of course will be an enjoyable way to talk about everyone’s own racing exploits. CAMS currently has a number of outstanding officials at the highest level who are lawyers and it is no accident that lawyers Steve Chopping, Matt Selley and Chris McMahon are either already assisting the FIA or being groomed for senior FIA roles because of their outstanding love of the sport and its rules. Steve is already an FIA Steward and Matt and Chris co-chair the Supercars Stewards Panel. We believe that there are lawyers out there who could very well follow in their footsteps.”

Maddocks Partner and regular motor sport competitor Ross Jackson said the establishment of such a group made perfect sense. He has agreed to be a co-convenor of the group.

“There are a number of legal professionals from all areas of the profession - lawyers, magistrates, judges - who have one thing in common and that’s a passion for motor sport,” Jackson said.

“There is a real desire to tap into that passion and further the success of our sport.

“As a competitor for 30 plus years, I’ve always been pleasantly surprised by the number of legal professionals who compete and I look forward to sharing our experiences as part of this new network.”

Jackson currently pilots a 1972 De Tomaso Pantera in Group S, with his involvement in motor sport dating back to 1985 when he first got a taste of racing at Calder Park in a GT Falcon. Now, he’s raced on some of the best tracks in Australia and will again race as one of the support categories at the Bathurst 12 Hour in 2019, among a number of other race meetings in the year ahead.

Anyone interested in being part of this new group should email [email protected].