About Lachlan

At just 21 years old, Lachlan Mineeff has established himself as a rising star in Australian motorsport and a celebrated athlete from the Southern Highlands, NSW. His racing journey began at age 9 in go-karts, where he progressed through local club events into state and national competitions. In 2017, he claimed the NSW Junior Karting Title, marking the start of an impressive career.

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In 2017, Lachlan transitioned to car racing, joining the CHE Racing Team for select rounds of the NSW Formula Ford Championship. His win in the final round made him equal youngest-ever Formula Ford race winners in Australia at just 14 years old. The following year, Lachlan competed in the Australian Formula Ford Championship, finishing every race and finishing fifth in the standings. In 2019, Lachlan elevated his performance by winning rounds at The Bend and Sandown. Alongside co-driver Tom Sargent, he became the youngest driver to finish a major endurance race at Mount Panorama, piloting a Toyota 86 at the Bathurst 6 Hour. After his efforts in the Formula Ford and Toyota 86, CHE Racing Team rewarded him with a test in their Porsche Carrera Cup car at Wakefield Park.

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Despite the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Lachlan stayed sharp through virtual racing, securing wins in the ARG eSport Cup. In 2021, he launched a campaign in the competitive TCR Australia Series with his family-run Purple Sector Racing team, driving a Volkswagen Golf. Lachlan impressed immediately, finishing in the top 10 at Phillip Island in his debut race despite no prior experience with the car. His performance earned him a test in an S5000 open-wheeler with 88 Racing. Lachlan and Sargent also returned to the Bathurst 6 Hour, winning Class D and finishing 15th overall. In 2022, Lachlan switched to an Audi RS3 in TCR Australia, achieving multiple top-10 finishes, and tested a Matt Stone Racing V8 Supercar at Queensland Raceway.

The 2023 season marked a new high for Lachlan’s TCR career. He secured a podium finish at the season opener in Symmons Plains, followed by additional podiums at Phillip Island and Sandown. His efforts led Purple Sector Racing to fifth place in the championship—the best result ever achieved by a privateer team in TCR Australia. He also partnered with Shane Smollen in a Porsche GT4RS for a one-off GT4 Australia event at Queensland Raceway, earning a win, second, and third-place finish across the weekend.

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In 2024, Lachlan transitioned full-time to the GT4 Australia series, teaming up with Shane Smollen under Method Motorsport, a team led by Bathurst champion Chaz Mostert. The duo had a stellar season, recording four wins and nine podiums in 12 races to dominate the Pro-Am class championship, clinching the title with a round to spare.

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