Project Engineer
Fishermans Bend Victoria
Started work as Experimental Project Engineer at Holdens. Worked on development of "red" motor introduced with the EH Holden. Transferred to Chassis development, developed chassis package for Monaro GTS 327 which won at Bathurst in 1968. Became brake design engineer in 1969, designed brake system for the HQ Holden including ventilated rotors, and rear brake proportioning valve. Left Holden 1970 to manage motor sport for Renault Australia with great success. Returned to Holden in 1973 as… Show more Started work as Experimental Project Engineer at Holdens. Worked on development of "red" motor introduced with the EH Holden. Transferred to Chassis development, developed chassis package for Monaro GTS 327 which won at Bathurst in 1968. Became brake design engineer in 1969, designed brake system for the HQ Holden including ventilated rotors, and rear brake proportioning valve. Left Holden 1970 to manage motor sport for Renault Australia with great success. Returned to Holden in 1973 as Resident Engineer for Bendix working on emission control projects. Left in 1977 to manage Australian Peugeot team for the 1977 Singapore Airlines London to Sydney car rally, with success. Started own car repair shop Bob Watson's Service Centre in1979 . Sold out to partner in 1990. Organised Australian leg of 1993 Lombard London to Sydney marathon rally. Organised Mobil 1 Round Australia Trial in 1995 to celebrate Mobil's centenary in Australia. Freelance journalism for Car Australia, Australian Auto Action and Unique Cars magazines. Returned to Holden in 1995 as contractor. Worked on projects for Holden Engine company, then became Chassis Section Engineer for Holdens Asia Pacific Engineering division. In 2000 moved to Holden main Chassis group to recalibrate Commodore suspension with revised rear suspension components. Finally worked as Chassis development engineer on the Holden Adventra, the first Australian designed AWD vehicle. Retired from engineering work in 2004, wrote autobiography and several other motor sport related books. Organised Red Centre to Gold Coast outback car rally in 2008.Still actively involved in historic rally driving and event organisation.Successful motor sport career includes Australian Rally Champion 1970, Victorian Rally Champion a record four times, winner of numerous International rallies. Inaugural inductee of the Victorian and Australian Rally Halls of Fame. Awarded Life Membership of the Confederation of Australian Motor sport in 2015. Show less