Take a look back at some of the key highlights of Jamie Whincup's racing career, as he is on the cusp of being officially awarded his record smashing sixth V8 Supercars Championship title.
Always humble, but with an incredible desire to win, Whincup has raced through adversity this season to topple formidable challenges from the likes of Mark Winterbottom, Craig Lowndes and James Courtney.
At just 31 years of age, he's achieved 89 V8 Supercar race wins, and has been in the title fight for the past eight years.
Here's a snapshot of some of the key moments in his career - and some words from the soon-to-be 2014 V8 Supercars Champion.