Todd Hazelwood
A determined Australian driver who climbed from a family-owned team to the pinnacle of Supercars, embodying grit and independent spirit.
Born 1995 (age 31)·Australian racing driver·Birthday: September 25·Millennials
Biography
Todd Hazelwood’s path in the Repco Supercars Championship is a classic tale of grit over glamour. Hailing from Adelaide, he cut his teeth not in a wealthy factory squad but in a family-run team, Brad Jones Racing, where budget constraints were as much an opponent as the track itself. His early career was defined by maximizing the potential of underdog equipment, a hustle that earned respect throughout the paddock. This perseverance led to a pivotal shift to Matt Stone Racing, where he secured his maiden podium and established himself as a consistent points scorer. His journey reached a new peak with a co-driving role at the powerhouse Dick Johnson Racing, a validation of his skills and tenacity. Hazelwood’s story resonates because it is built on self-reliance and steady progression, proving that a path to the top tier of Australian motorsport can be forged through sheer determination.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Todd was born in 1995, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Todd Was Born
The biggest hits of 1995
#1 Movie
Toy Story
Best Picture
Braveheart
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Todd's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1995Born
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2000Started school
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2008Became a teenager
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Could drive
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2013Could vote
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Turned 21
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2025Turned 30
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 31 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored his first Supercars Championship podium finish with a third place at the 2021 Sydney SuperNight event.
- Competed as a full-time main series driver for multiple seasons with teams including Brad Jones Racing and Matt Stone Racing.
- Earned a co-driver seat for the endurance races with the championship-winning Dick Johnson Racing team.
Did You Know?
He won the competitive Dunlop Super2 Series development category championship in 2017.
His father, Michael, was a key part of his early racing efforts, helping to run his family-supported campaign.
He made his Bathurst 1000 debut in 2018 driving for Matt Stone Racing.
“You race with the team you have, not the one you wish for.”
