Daniel claimed his first win in his racing return!

Melbourne's notoriously inconsistent weather made Sandown an even tougher test than usual

Almost a year since his last race, Daniel returned to his car racing 'roots' - Formula Ford

Daniel collects his trophies and prizes at the end-of-season celebrations!

Daniel won the final F2000 Championship Series round at Mid-Ohio, clinching the Rookie of the Year title and third in the overall pointscore!

Two second placings and one pole position gave Daniel the unofficial 'win' at Road America

Pole position in Round 9 and a sensational recovery drive in Round 10!

After a sensational but frustrating F2000 Championship Series debut at Virginia International Raceway in April, Daniel broke through for his first American race wins!

Two pole positions (including a new track record), a second placing and an oh-so-near victory added up to a sensational debut for Daniel in the American F2000 Championship Series.

A brilliant qualifying performance - fastest of the Rondo Building Services BMW 335i's three drivers - in Daniel's Mount Panorama debut and his first production touring car event came to nought after one of his co-drivers crashed out in the early laps of the race.

Daniel was sensational in his first drive of a 'slicks and wings' openwheeler, getting within two tenths of a second of the lap record after just one and a half day's testing on the unfamiliar Texas racetrack!

A gutsy recovery following an uncharacteristically troubled qualifying session brought Daniel eighth place - and first Australian - in the final of Formula Ford's annual international blue riband event.

Mission accomplished: Daniel retained his composure after an unjust 'drive through' penalty in the first race to collect enough points from both races to secure fifth overall - and highest-placed driver with no previous experience on local racetracks - in the prestigious British Formula Ford Championship.

A well-earned podium in round 23 compensated for a rare non-finish in round 22 at the former British Formula One Grand Prix circuit.

The shortest circuit on the championship trail, Brands Hatch 'Indy' is one of the toughest to master

Daniel scores a pole position and a podium at the famous British circuit

Two poles, one victory on a 'perfect day'!

A podium on Saturday, and two 'character building' races on Sunday

Daniel joins the BFFC frontrunners!

Daniel makes his mark in history at the last ever Formula Ford race at Oran Park by setting a new lap record. Oh, he won the race too!

Daniel posts his first Formula Ford victories at national level

Daniel the karting champ!