DKR Racing – Team Profile
 

For Cameron and the Richardson clan, off-road racing isn’t just a sport — it’s a family legacy, a bond, and sometimes, an excuse to break stuff just so you can fix it together.

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It all began years ago, with Cam behind the wheel in 4WD competitions like Willowglen, Black Rat, and the Nissan Trials. In 2009, he took on the legendary Tuff Truck Challenge and has been part of that wild ride ever since. But in 2015, everything changed when Cam’s good mate Pete Antunac launched the first-ever King of the Hunter race. That’s when Cam handed the keys to his eldest son, Jayden, while Jayden’s now-wife, Emma, jumped in as navigator.

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That race was the spark. From that moment, the Richardsons weren’t just spectators — they were racers.

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Cam and Jayden teamed up, father navigating, son driving, building memories with every dusty kilometre. Over time, Jayden’s passion and skill grew, his rigs got faster and meaner, and now he’s tearing up the track in the Can-Am under the JKS Motorsports banner, with Jeremy in the nav seat — making his family proud with every lap.

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The Next Chapter — Polaris Power & the Family Crew

Back in 2015, thanks to family friend Jamie Way and his connection with ARB Tamworth, the team bought the Polaris — a car that’s now been racing hard for nearly 10 years.

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Before that, the Richardsons were running more traditional off-road rock crawlers and race cars, cutting their teeth in the rough stuff long before stepping into the Ultra4 scene. Then, in 2024, a new chapter began: Jayden moved into the Can-Am, taking JKS Motorsports to the next level, while Cam climbed into the driver’s seat of the Polaris.

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Now, Cam’s three younger sons — Fletcher, Max, and Jasper — rotate through the navigator’s seat, learning the ropes, honing their skills, and sharing every dust-filled, mud-slinging moment with Dad. It’s more than racing; it’s a family adventure every single round.

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Their motto?

“If we break it, we try to fix it. If it can’t be fixed… we enjoy the race anyway.”

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Memories, Madness & “Lefting and Righting”

The Richardson family’s racing journey has brought plenty of laughs, chaos, and unforgettable moments:

• Their first race at LCMP where Cam spent the first hour screaming like a kid in pure excitement (and maybe slight terror).

• Singing “I’m Blue (Da Ba Dee)” at full blast mid-race before they had proper comms, just to keep Jayden focused and laughing.

• Cam’s legendary “lefting and righting” corner calls — his unique navigation language that somehow… occasionally… actually worked.

• And Cam’s proudest moment: after years of hearing, “Oh, you’re Cam’s son,” it finally flipped. Someone smiled and said, “Oh, you’re Jayden’s dad.” That one still brings a tear to his eye.

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The Wolf, the Pack & the Purpose 🐺

If you’ve spotted the wolf decal, you’ll see it proudly displayed on DKR Racing’s Polaris. The inscription reads:

“The pack is only as strong as the wolf. But the wolf is only as strong as the pack.”

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The message comes from Cam’s 27-year career as a firefighter — a job where teamwork, resilience, and trust mean everything. But after decades of service, Cam faced something he never saw coming: severe PTSD.

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“I’ve always been a pretty stoic, blokey kind of bloke,” Cam says. “I never thought it would get me. But it did.”

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Now, he’s turning his personal battle into something bigger: starting conversations. For Cam, the wolf represents both strength and vulnerability — the reminder that even the strongest of us need our pack, and that it’s okay to lean on each other.

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Cam openly shares what he’s learned about the signs, triggers, and warning flags that can lead to breaking points. He wants to make it easier for people — especially blokes — to talk about what’s really going on, whether at work, at home, or in life.

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“I’m not a big believer in just asking, ‘Are you OK?’,” Cam explains. “Most blokes will say they’re fine. It’s about looking deeper, noticing the changes, and creating real conversations.”

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Through racing, through family, and through the Ultra4 community, Cam hopes to break down walls and help others realise they’re not alone.

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More Than Racing — It’s Family

For Cam, this sport has given him hours of one-on-one time with his boys, unforgettable road trips, and a bond built on busted bolts, late-night fixes, and shared wins (and losses). The Ultra4 Australia community has become an extended family, and the Richardsons are proud to be part of it.

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The future is bright, the next generation is gearing up fast, and Cam promises he’ll let the younger boys take the wheel before the organisers have to install pensioner parking on the race track… but no guarantees.

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For Dad & Kids Racing, it’s simple: race hard, laugh loud, look out for your mates, and make every single moment count.

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When the Richardson clan rolls up to the start line, they don’t just compete — they make it an adventure.