McElrea Racing | Bayley Hall

Bayley Hall

Porsche Carrera Cup Australia - 'Pro' #28

Bayley competed in karting from age 6 till 12, then stepped into a Hyundai Excel in 2017 at age 14, before progressing to Touring Cars at the tender age of 15.

At the age of 16 he moved up to the V8 powered Marc Cars and competed in the prestigious Bathurst 12 Hour plus other endurance races.

To take his first step towards his goal of international GT Racing, Bayley joined MR for his debut in the 2021 Michelin Sprint Challenge Cup Championship. Despite a truncated Michelin Sprint Challenge season, Bayley stepped up to Carrera Cup in the new 992 Cup car for the 2022 championship and is looking for podiums and race wins in 2023.

Background...

What are your top 3 Career Highlights so far?

Becoming the youngest Bathurst 12 Hour Podium achiever at the age of 16.
Becoming a question asker on Channel 10's 'Have you been paying attention?'
Achieving Academic Distinction in Senior Secondary school during Racing State Championships.

Have you raced in any other events or categories?

Go Karting from 6 years old to 12.
Stepped into a tintop Hyundai Excel at 14 years old and into a VE Holden Commodore at 15.
Only just 16 when I first raced for Marc Cars Australia driving the Ford Focus V8 in GT1- Australia.
At 17, for 2021 Racing in Michelin Sprint Challenge Championship.

Any other personal interests you would like to share?

Completing Grade 12 at Coomera Anglican College.
Living on the Gold Coast there are many opportunities for boating, jet skiing and wakeboarding that I enjoy.

What are your favourite motorsport moments?

Driving in the Bathurst 12 Hour was unbelievable and unforgettable.

What is your all-time favourite race car?

Porsche 991 Gen 1 GT3 Cup Car

What is your favourite race circuit?

Bathurst is hard to look past