How Morrow is adapting to Super2

Dunlop Super2 Series newcomer Elly Morrow says she is focussing on the “learning experience” heading into her second round aboard a Super2 car.

Morrow made her Super2 debut with Brad Jones Racing at Sydney Motorsport Park last month.

The 22-year-old recorded finishes of 16th and 12th at a sodden Eastern Creek circuit.

The BJR driver ended the weekend 14th overall, just nine points behind 2021 Mike Kable Young Gun Award recipient Matthew McLean.

The Melbourne racer is one of seven rookies to make the leap from the Super3 category in 2022, including 2021 Super3 title winner Nash Morris.

For Morrow, her rookie season marks another important step in her career development.

“It’s just one step closer to where I want to be, which is probably where most of the paddock wants to be, is in the main game,” Morrow told Supercars.com.

Morrow made her Super2 debut in Sydney

“It definitely will be a step up; I think the competition this year is one of the competitive fields Super2 has had in a long time.

“I use that as a learning experience. You’re judging yourself off pretty much the best rookies in Australia.

“So, you’ve just got to learn from it and chip away at it.

“I’ve got to learn the craft in a Supercar, so Super2 is the best place for me to do that.”

The Victorian has been a karter since she turned 12, making the switch to cars in 2021.

Her career progression has been assisted by BJR Supercars driver Macauley Jones and karting mentor Tom Williamson.

Reflecting on her journey so far, Morrow remains resolute on her long-term goal.

'You’ve just got to learn from it and chip away at it'

“I think there was a point when it clicked,” Morrow said.

“I did the evaluation day with Brad at the end of 2020, and sort of right there and then I fell in love and thought ‘I’ve got to keep going with this.’

“I put my university plans on hold and full steam ahead with motorsport basically.

“Over the last two years, all I’ve done outside of work is go to my job, and as soon as I come home it's training or simulator, or something involved in motorsport.

“Brad [Jones] and the team have been there since the start of jumping into a car, which was early last year.

“Macauley [Jones] comes to all my test days, so it’s good to have that experience and support by your side, and the whole team too, and continue on another year with them.

“As far as jumping into the main game, I just do the best I can do.

“I haven’t really looked at it from a girl-boy perspective coming from a karting background, it’s never really been a thing.

“Once you put the helmet on, I’m just one of the drivers.

“I’m just going to work as hard as anyone else and see where we end up.”

Tickford Racing’s Zak Best currently leads the series, with New Zealand teenager Matt Payne just 30 points behind.

The Dunlop Series will race under lights on Saturday, ahead of the opening Supercars race. 

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Super2/Super3 hits the track for the first time at Wanneroo Raceway on Friday April 29 at 15:20 local time/AWST.