Moments that made milestone man Jacobson's career

Garry Jacobson has detailed the key moments which contributed to his journey to 100 Supercars race starts.

The first race of this weekend’s NED Whisky Tasmania SuperSprint will be Jacobson’s 100th.

The Victorian made his main game debut for Prodrive in the 2017 enduros alongside Jason Bright.

Already, he had made his name with a stirring Super2 title triumph for the Ford team the year before.

Third overall in the 2012 Formula Ford season, behind champion and future rival Jack Le Brocq, earmarked Jacobson as a talent to watch.

Formative Super2 campaigns with Sonic and Eggleston opened the door to a move to Prodrive, which now competes under the Tickford banner.

Super2 success in 2016

A stunning top 10 on his Great Race debut in treacherous conditions was proof Jacobson had the mettle required for the highest level.

Moves to Kelly Racing, Matt Stone Racing and Team Sydney followed, before he was retained under the latter’s rebirth as PremiAir Racing.

While conceding results have been hard to come by in the top flight, Jacobson was adamant his best is yet to come, having given himself no excuses not to perform in 2022.

"Through your junior ranks, you get used to winning and thinking you’re the best driver in the country,” the Shepparton-born driver told Supercars.com.

"Then you get to this level and it’s such a big reality check.

"When you first get a main game seat, the list of things to tick can be quite daunting.

“It takes a hell of a lot to get there; for me, that meant winning Super2 and performing in the 2017 enduros.

Jacobson during his inspired Bathurst stint in 2017

"I like that I feel I'm still improving each year, and I feel I’m going in the right direction.”

Jacobson understands the value of family, having often piloted a school bus with his family’s company.

Having experienced those values through life with Prodrive, the Kellys and Stones, Jacobson managed to convince Peter Xiberras he was far from a spent force.

That also led to time spent with Paul Morris at Norwell Motorplex, where Jacobson made a concerted effort to improve his driving style.

Xiberras had seen enough to hand another chance to Jacobson, who is also finally racing with his father’s speedway number.

"It’s about appreciating the little moments in my career; they’re the ones that get you there,” the 30-year-old said.

"It’s Peter noticing us during last year, his belief and starting to invest more into my car.

Pither and Jacobson in Sydney

"It’s going to Norwell for the first time and working with Paul, who was adamant I deserved an opportunity.

"They’re the moments off the track that can keep your career alive.

"If it wasn't for those moments, I wouldn't get the opportunity to go better.”

Jacobson’s first round in PremiAir colours in Sydney went without result, punctuated by a Sunday DNF.

The next stop in Tasmania could provide solace for PremiAir Racing, with the circuit traditionally favouring Triple Eight cars.

For Jacobson, the obvious intention is to push PremiAir Racing to the front.

At its core, however, is a driver’s continued appreciation for having the opportunity to begin with.

"There were little things you trip over in an environment that was essentially six weeks old,” he said of the recent Sydney round.

"We’re trying not to read too much into that one weekend.

“On a whole, there was a lot of promise and we have something to build on.

"The opportunity to keep getting at it is something I really appreciate."

The 2022 Repco Supercars Championship will resume at the NED Whisky Tasmania SuperSprint. CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets.

Every session of the event will be broadcast live on Fox Sports 506 and streamed on Kayo.

The Seven Network will broadcast highlights on Saturday and Sunday.