Beyond The Helmet - Cody McKee Part 1

What does it take to go from a kid growing up in Auckland to becoming one of New Zealand's top Superstock drivers? In Part 1 of Beyond The Helmet, we sit down with Cody "Mac" McKee for an in-depth look at the journey that shaped his racing career. We kick things off by touching on one of the biggest talking points of the season—the Auckland Teams Championship—before rewinding to where it all began. Cody shares stories from growing up in Auckland, how he first got involved in speedway, his Ministock career, and the lessons that helped shape him into the driver he is today. We also dive into building his first Stockcar while studying at university, balancing racing with everyday life and work, and the pathway that led him into Superstocks. To wrap up Part 1, Cody talks us through one of the biggest decisions of his career—building a brand-new race package with Leech Motorsport, why he chose a QTR chassis, and what it's like having a car built specifically around his driving style. This is just the beginning of Cody's story, with Part 2 diving into his dream of becoming an Auckland Allstar, the highs of teams racing, and life behind the helmet. If you enjoy the episode, don't forget to: 👍 Like the video 💬 Leave a comment with your favourite part of Cody's journey. 🔔 Subscribe to Sharns With Sparky so you don't miss Part 2 and future episodes of Beyond The Helmet. Thanks for supporting New Zealand Speedway and helping us share the stories behind the people who make our sport so special. #BeyondTheHelmet #SharnsWithSparky #CodyMcKee #72A #Superstocks #Stockcars #Ministocks #NZSpeedway #SpeedwayNZ #LeechMotorsport #QTR #AucklandSpeedway