Veteran motor racing mechanic says it’s a joy but more of a responsibility

Justin Jardine works on one of the cars at Industrial Site, Ruimveldt. (Orlando Charles photo)

People marvel at the performance and  the drivers get the glory, but very few spare a thought for the mechanic, or wrench as they are referred to in the sport of motor racing, who get the vehicles ready for race day.

They work long hours, testing and retesting, changing and modifying, all with the aim of providing a well-tuned machine for drivers/riders.

Justin Jardine, 35, is one of those persons and has been a mechanic for 19 years, 14 of those as a motor racing mechanic,