Casey Stoner Inducted as a Legend in the Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame

David Sera, a remarkable figure in Australian motorsport, boasts a staggering eighteen national championships and an impressive fifty-six state titles, making him the most decorated Kart racer in the country.

He proudly claims his place as Australia’s first full-time professional in a sport that serves as a vital pathway to top-tier racing, from Supercars to Formula One.

Moreover, David has established himself as a leading trainer in the karting community, offering tailored instruction to aspiring drivers as young as eight years old through his Kart Class programme.

His recently launched online initiative delivers specialised guidance to racers worldwide, including meticulous corner-by-corner analyses of race tracks across the globe.

David’s karting journey began at the hands of his father, George, a former drag racer who claimed four Victorian karting titles.

He first got behind the wheel of a Kart at the tender age of three, the same age as his son Jesse, who is now set to continue the family legacy as a third-generation racer.

David’s rise in the sport was swift; he clinched his inaugural state championship in Tasmania when he was just eight years old, significantly aided by Hall of Famer Drew Price and his son Bart, who provided crucial support and equipment.

Upon finishing school, David joined their business and has served as an ambassador for the sport ever since.

Throughout his career, he secured all eighteen of his national titles using the Price family’s Arrow Kart, surpassing the previous record of fifteen held by John Pizzaro, another illustrious member of the Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame.

David’s position within karting is truly exceptional. Despite competing and winning internationally against Formula One champions like Charles Leclerc and Supercar luminary Mark Winterbottom, he has remained steadfast in his commitment to karting.

At just 36 years of age and now retired from competitive racing, he acknowledges karting as the essential stepping stone in motorsport while remaining a passionate advocate for club-level racing.

Before the sport can evolve into a profession, he insists it should primarily be a source of enjoyment and a family-oriented experience.
Let us warmly welcome David Sera to the Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame.