Motorsport Career
Troy Wilson's enjoyment of motorsport began in his youth with dirt-bikes. His first race was Motorcross in 1987. He competed in the 80cc, 100cc and 125cc Motor Cross WA State Titles where he constistently placed in the top three. In 1988 he placed 3rd in the Australian National Title 125cc Motor Cross.
Wilson embarked on a career in motorsports while continuing to play WAFL football for East Perth. He began racing late model sedans, placing 1st in the 2002 WA Sports Sedan Endurance Series Race, before moving onto sprintcars and gaining publicity for his spectacular "bingles" in his first season but improving thereafter.
Wilson competed in the Targa West Rally in 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2011. He captained the Australian team in the USA vs Australia Monster Trucks Challenge at Perth Motorplex in 2010 . He was scheduled to race in the Porsche City Index Carrera Cup in May 2012, but couldn't continue due to a licensing problem. . He is now preparing for the 2013 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia season.
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