Shane Smith

Shane Smith arrives at the 2026 ARC with five years of WA rallying experience behind him, including a full 2024 national championship campaign run with the KAT Racing WA crew. The Perth-based Irishman pairs with experienced co-driver Stephanie Esterbauer, who herself has spent close to a decade in the gravel co-driver’s seat. Their P6 entry combines plenty of seat time, deep co-driving knowledge and a steady, methodical approach honed on WA’s demanding gravel surfaces, a partnership that should continue to deliver clean, competitive runs across the year.