Think Motorsport - DRIVERS AND CREW

Drivers and Crew:

BRAD GLASSON #34

Team Owner / Driver Development

“Over 40 years in motorsport — now focused on building drivers, teams and the future of Think Motorsport.”

Bio

Full name: Brad Glasson
Age: 48
From: East Kurrajong
Kart number: 34
Role: Team Owner / Driver Development

Brad Glasson is the owner of Think Motorsport and Director at Think Fire. Brad has been involved in motorsport for over 40 years, starting karting at just 7 years old before moving into car racing at 16.

His racing experience covers karting, endurance racing in both karts and cars, rallying, khanacross, motorkhana, rally sprints, regularity events, the Toyota 86 Series and other car categories. Brad now focuses on developing drivers, building the Think Motorsport team, and launching the new Think Kart endurance kart brand.

Brad’s Role at Think Motorsport

As Team Owner of Think Motorsport, Brad focuses on building a professional team environment, developing young drivers, improving racecraft, and helping drivers understand both the driving and mechanical side of motorsport.

Think Motorsport is about giving drivers a strong team environment where they can learn, compete, improve and enjoy racing. The goal is to build confidence, racecraft and a professional attitude both on and off the track.

Driver Development

Brad is focused on helping drivers improve their racecraft, confidence and understanding of motorsport. His goal is to create a team environment where young drivers can learn, compete, develop good habits and progress through the sport.

Brad also wants to help junior drivers move from karting into cars, while continuing to build Think Motorsport into a competitive and professional team.

Coaching Style

Brad’s coaching style is direct, practical and focused on building better habits. He works with drivers on racecraft, consistency, decision-making, setup feedback and understanding what the kart or car is doing.

Drawing on decades of racing experience, Brad can often read what a driver is thinking on track and help them make better decisions under pressure.

Racing Background

Brad started karting in Rookies, then moved through Junior J Light and Heavy, Junior Clubman, Junior International and Junior CIK, racing across multiple classes at state and national-level events, often running all four classes on the same weekend.

He has raced on and off for 42 years across karts and cars, including endurance karting, rallying, motorkhana, khanacross, rally sprints and regularity events.

Biggest Achievements

Brad’s achievements include numerous karting titles in Australia and overseas, two club championships with CACA, winning the HQ Holden Series club championship, and racing in the Toyota 86 Series.

Team Values

Think Motorsport is built around respect, effort, learning, teamwork and enjoying the sport while always trying to improve.

Setup and Development

Brad has a strong understanding of kart setup, race preparation and driver feedback, helping drivers learn how setup changes affect performance on track.

What Drivers Can Expect at Think Motorsport

Drivers can expect a supportive team environment, honest feedback, help with race preparation, and guidance both on and off the track.

Think Motorsport is focused on helping drivers improve, understand their racing, and enjoy being part of a professional team.

Family and Team Relationships

Think Motorsport is built around strong relationships between drivers, parents and the team. Brad believes young drivers develop best when families are involved, supported and working together with the same goals.

The aim is to create an environment where kids can learn, grow, build confidence and enjoy racing, while parents feel included and part of the journey.

Favourites

Favourite kart track: Hong Kong Street Race
Favourite car track: Mount Panorama, Bathurst
Favourite kart: Think Kart Endurance Kart and OTK Sprint Kart
Favourite race car: BMW M4 GT3
Dream race car: BMW M4 GT3
Dream road car: BMW M4
Dream track to race at: Nürburgring
Favourite food: BBQ

Favourite Drivers

V8 Supercars: Broc Feeney and James Courtney
NASCAR: Shane van Gisbergen
F1: Max Verstappen

James Courtney was also Brad’s younger teammate in karting with Dino, giving Brad a close connection to his early racing years.

What Got You Interested in Motorsport?

Brad always wanted to go fast. After seeing a segment covering kart racing, his dad thought karting would be something he would enjoy — and he was right.

What Do You Enjoy Most About Racing?

The competition, the challenge of improving, and trying to be better every time he gets on track.

Favourite Racing Memory

Racing overseas, competing at national-level karting events, and sharing the track with drivers who went on to race at the highest levels of motorsport.

Future Goals

Goal for this season:
Launch the new Think Kart endurance kart brand, which is coming out in the next few months.

Where do you hope to be in five years?
Still involved in karting, growing Think Motorsport, and seeing the current junior drivers racing competitively at state level. Brad would also like to see some of the junior drivers move into cars.

Ultimate motorsport ambition:
To race in any class at the 24 Hour Nürburgring.

Advice for Young Drivers

Listen, learn, stay calm under pressure, and always work on being smoother and smarter on track. Speed comes from good habits, not just bravery.

“Motorsport has given me a lot over the years. Now I want to help the next generation of drivers learn properly, race hard and enjoy the sport.”

Interested in Joining Think Motorsport?

Contact Brad and the team to learn more about driver development, karting opportunities and becoming part of Think Motorsport.