Dunkerton is one of only three Australian rally drivers in history to achieve FIA A seeded status (the others being Chris Atkinson and Cody Crocker), and is arguably Australia’s most successful.
Born in Fremantle, Western Australia,[2] he was previously a councillor for the Town of Bassendean, but moved with his family to Cairns in Far North Queensland in late 2007.
Dunkerton is one of only two Australian drivers to have ever stood on a podium of a World Rally Championship event, the other being Chris Atkinson.
In 1997, Dunkerton won a National Media award[citation needed], testimony to the adage that he brings to television, the same determination, wit and effort that saw him enjoy so much success in his sporting career.
Dunkerton has taken on many roles, his most current being a full-time presenter for the Western Australian lifestyle show, Home in WA and the automotive series, Zoom TV.