Australia claims second in Isuzu world tech GP

An Australian team of Isuzu truck technicians has finished strongly in the manufacturer's I-1 Grand Prix, finishing second behind Japan

Australia proved a force to be reckoned with at the recent 2013 Isuzu I-1 Grand Prix – an international competition that tests technicians’ skills and knowledge to the limit – by missing out on top honours by just three points.

Comprising Gold Coast Isuzu technician Richard Badman and Midcoast Trucks technician Andrew Keeys, and coached by Isuzu Australia’s Technical and Fleet Service Manager, NSW, Jeff Berry, the Australian team finished second to local favourites Japan in the tough ‘Euro 4/5 emissions’ category.

Held in early December, the Isuzu I-1 Grand Prix pits national teams of Isuzu truck technicians from all over the world against each other, with members examined in fields such as measurement accuracy, vehicle inspection standards, fault identification capability, repair ability and theoretical understanding.

In placing second the Australian team defeated nine other national teams, continuing a run of strong showings that also saw Australia claim outright victory in 2011.

According to Isuzu Australia’s National Training Manager, David Smith, this year’s competition was especially fierce.

“The event is now in its eighth year and with each passing year, the competition has grown more intense,” he said.

“Competition difficultly also dramatically increased this year with much more complex practical tasks, while duration of the theoretical exam was extended, making things very tough.

“In light of these circumstances, a second placing to Japan is an excellent outcome.”

Australia claims second in Isuzu world tech GP

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