Mark was invited by Red Bull to climb Großglockner this August – the highest mountain in Austria at 3,798 metres above the Adriatic – with Nirmal “Nims” Purja MBE(…
When the 2020 Wings for Life World Run became another necessary pandemic-related cancellation, Mark decided to step up to the challenge solo. Instead of trying to beat the chaser…
Mark is arguably one of motorsport’s most popular and high-profile stars who has stayed true to his laid-back Aussie roots and traditions. His no-nonsense, straight-talking personality combined with his strong sense of sportsmanship and fair play have endeared him to fans the world over, and he remains a top-drawer attraction for media and sponsors.
With twelve years under his belt in the sport’s top echelon and a wealth of experience to draw upon, Mark is now on the other side of the microphone as a part of punditry teams in the UK (Channel 4) and Australia (Network Ten). As some of Mark’s old rivals are still competing, he is often asked to interview them live on the podium post Grands Prix.
Mark’s fairytale journey from Queanbeyan kid to world class athlete is an enthralling and entertaining story, full of inspiration and amusing anecdotes. It’s a story that Mark turned into an internationally best-selling autobiography and is now sharing with audiences as an after-dinner, keynote, fire-side and motivational speaker.