Name : Paul Bartolo

Known Nickname: Boppa, Congo, Fatboy

Birthplace: Newcastle, New South Wales.

Occupation: Operations Manager

Race Car and Number for 2008: # 28 - Chaparral/KINX Hair Design Mazda RX-7

School Attended: Casula High School - N.S.W

Started Racing: April 2002.

Everyday "Drive" Car: VZ SS Commodore

When was the last time you checked the Oil or Tyre pressures in your Everyday Car : "You're kidding right ?? People actually do that ?? "

Why Race Improved Production: Best "bang for your buck" motorsport

Who introduced you to IPRA: Pete Harmston. It's all his fault.

Favourite Track: Oran Park GP circuit, we'll miss it when it's gone.

Favourite Driver: Skaifey & Webber

Favourite Food: The whole menu at my mate Scott's restaurant - "Blue Flame Brasserie" at Toongabbie.

Favourite TV Show and Movie: Fox Sports / The Green Mile

Favourite Actor / Actress: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Katie Holmes, Bruce Willis

Favourite Past Time: Golf, Swimming, Eating - Not always in that order

Favourite Band / Singer: I listen to pretty much anything - Nova or 2DAYFM

Favourite NRL Team(s): Newcastle Knights & Nth Queensland Cowboys.

Perfect Saturday Night: Mr.Ko's Chinese or a BBQ at home for dinner with friends, then lazing around the pool on a hot night with a few cold beers

What's Your Poison: Carlton Cold - The only beer that doesn't give me a hangover

Favourite Quote:" I'm not sure what the fark happened there..."  Me, Wakefield Park 2004

Who would you like to be stuck in a lift with: My Lovely Girlfriend (Sucker)

Most Inspirational Sports Person: Kostya Tsyzu (Boxing), Andrew Johns (Rugby League), Lance Armstrong (Cycling )

Thank You's: Bill Nabhan (MazSport), Paul Mitchell (AussieAutoArt.com), Scott Fleming (Rev Doctor), Conetix Internet Solutions, Pete Harmston, Mick Posa, Cameron Glegg & Marcel Lopez.

Best Lap -

Wakefield Park - 1:09.5721 (Aug 04)

Eastern Creek - 1:50.1616 (May 04)

Oran Park GP - 1:20.2841 (July 04)