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ABOUT

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JACKSON BURFORD

Based in Adelaide, South Australia, Jackson Burford is a driven and enthusiastic young competitor whose life revolves around two passions — motorsport and innovation.

 

Whether he’s behind the wheel, studying race data, or sharing his journey with others, Jackson approaches every opportunity with focus, persistence, and curiosity.

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Away from the stopwatch and the racetrack, Jackson is known for his positive energy and determination. He thrives on challenges, always seeking new ways to learn and improve — from refining his racing skills to exploring the science and technology that make high performance possible.

 

His ability to connect motorsport with STEM shows not only his technical mindset, but also his desire to inspire others and make a difference.

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Above all, Jackson is passionate about showing what’s possible when you combine hard work with imagination.

 

His journey is only just beginning, but his vision is clear: to race at the highest levels of motorsport while encouraging others to chase their own dreams with the same persistence and courage.

MOTORSPORT

Racing Excellence, Anytime Anywhere

  • Raced in 4SS Junior & KA3 Junior Karting categories

  • 5 Karting podiums in debut year (2024)

  • Highly rated/competitive sim racer against real-world drivers 

  • Training focused on karting telemetry and technical understanding and endurance driving

  • Targeting long-term development into national open-wheel series

  • Participant in the Tarmac Junior development program (Hyundai Excel racing training)

  • Formula Vee 2026

STEM

Inspiring Moments and Triumphs

  • Payload to space: Launched 24th June 2025

  • One of youngest, if not the youngest, individual payload designer in the world

  • Oliphant Science Award winner and OSA STEM Ambassador

  • SASTA Young Scientist Award

  • Has spoken at the Australian Space Discovery Centre and Lot Fourteen on STEM

  • Plans to visit local schools with his kart and Formula Vee race car to promote STEM and persistence

  • Recognised by the South Australian Science Teachers Association for his leadership and public communication in STEM

  • Combines motorsport, innovation, and education into a unified public presence

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