Andrew Thompson (racing driver)

Andrew Thompson (born 3 November 1987 in Byron Bay, New South Wales) is a former racing driver from Australia.

Eighth was an excellent reward for the duo, backing up team leaders Steven Johnson and Will Davison who finished third.

[citation needed] There was much speculation about Thompson joining Ford Rising Stars Racing full-time for season 2008, so it was a slight surprise when Paul Weel Racing announced[1] Thompson would drive for the team in 2008 after the team had previously announced it would be closing and selling its franchises.

[2] In 2009, Thompson joined Tony D'Alberto in the #55 The Bottle-O Racing Commodore for the endurance events at Phillip Island and Bathurst.

[citation needed] Thompson rejoined the series full-time for the 2010 Season, joining Walkinshaw Racing to drive the team's #10 Bundaberg Red Commodore.

Thompson competing for Triple Eight in the 2011 Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series .