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HIGHLANDS driver Andy Harris teamed up with his dad Russell for an excellent performance at Wakefield Park on Sunday.
Andy, 19, called on his father for support to compete in the Valvoline Wakefield 300 at the Goulburn track.
Andy and Russell competed in division B and came away with a second placing overall.
Andy had originally planned to combine with experienced driver Michael Hall for the 130-lap event.
However, their 2000 Mazda MX5 NC was unavailable due to difficulties with the car being improved.
Hall pulled out, leading to Andy sharing the driving with his dad in their family car.
Russell said it was a great result.
"It was fantastic, a very special moment," he said.
Seventy cars lined up on Saturday for qualifying for the Valvoline Wakefield 300, whichalso signaled the opening round of the Australian Endurance Championships (AEC).
The Harris combination qualified sixth out of 30 cars for division B. Russell took on the first 45 laps on Sunday and experienced some setbacks behind the wheel.
Russell was pushed off the course, into a sandpit next to the track, which would normally lead to the car being bogged
However, Russell said he had enough to come out the other side of the sandpit and continued to drive.
"That put me towards the back of the field, but I was to pull up a few positions before Andy took over," Russell said.
During a compulsory pit stop break, Andy took his dad's place behind the wheel and completed the remainder of the race.
Russell said his son showed great composure to steer their car to second place.
"Andy was crook in the lead up - he found that energy somehow (to race)," he said.
"I think our result is a credit to the car itself."
Andy's next challenge will be round two of the MX5 Championship in April.