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Ian Hansen

Membership and Community Operations Manager - Australian Racing Drivers’ Club

Ian is the Membership and Community Operations Manager for the Australian Racing Drivers’ Club, operators of Sydney Motorsport Park, and has recently taken over the Sustainability Lead role at the organisation. Establishing the now famous Bathurst 1000, and counting Australian motorsport legends such as Jack Brabham and Ron Tauranac amongst its Members, the ARDC has helped shape the landscape of Australian motorsport for over 70 years.

While still in its relative infancy, Ian and his team’s efforts at the ARDC have resulted in SMSP being ranked the most sustainable circuit in Australia in the SCI rankings for four years running. SMSP has recently been awarded the FIA 2-Star Environmental Accreditation, thanks to their work with Enovation Consulting. Ian’s goals with the ARDC include a carbon emissions accounting, reduction roadmap and transition to greener energy, as well as continuing to lead the charge for sustainability in Australian motorsport.