Cam Waters
Cameron Christopher Waters is an Australian professional racing driver known primarily for his success in the Supercars Championship and emerging participation in NASCAR. He drives full-time for Tickford Racing in the Supercars Championship and has been recognized for his consistency, multiple race wins, and podium finishes. Waters has expanded his career internationally by competing part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, marking him as a versatile and rising talent in motorsports.
Early Life and Background
Cam Waters was born on August 3, 1994, in Mildura, Victoria, Australia. From an early age, he was deeply involved in racing, beginning his motorsport journey with go-karts where he won multiple national and state championships. He progressed through Australian racing ladders, including Formula Vee and the Australian Formula Ford Championship, securing the Formula Ford title in 2011. His early experience in open-wheel racing laid a strong foundation for his later success in touring cars and stock cars.
Career
Waters made his Supercars Championship debut in 2011 during the Bathurst 1000 as part of the prize for winning the Shannons Supercar Showdown reality TV competition. He rose steadily, joining Tickford Racing (formerly Ford Performance Racing) in 2014 where he won the Dunlop Super2 Series championship in 2015. Since then, he has been a full-time Supercars driver known for his aggressive but calculated driving style.
Waters secured his first Supercars win at Sandown in 2017 and has since accumulated multiple race victories and podium finishes, including a strong runner-up finish in the 2022 Supercars Championship. In 2023, despite some setbacks, he won three races and earned a reputation as a consistent front-runner. In 2024, Waters elevated his performance further by winning four races and the Pole Position Champion award, finishing fourth overall in the championship.
Parallel to his Supercars career, Waters made his NASCAR debut in 2024, driving part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for ThorSport Racing and making his NASCAR Cup Series debut with RFK Racing at Sonoma Raceway. He continues to balance his commitments to Supercars and NASCAR, with plans to increase his NASCAR participation in 2025.
Off-Track Ventures
Waters actively engages with fans through social media and participates in promotional events for Ford and Tickford Racing. He also focuses on fitness and racing development through partnerships. Further details about endorsements or philanthropic efforts are limited publicly.
Net Worth
Estimated net worth is $3 million.
Family Life
Information regarding Waters’ parents or personal relationship status is private and not widely disclosed.
Recent Controversies
There are no widely reported recent controversies involving Cam Waters.
Key Highlights from Season 2024 and 2025
- 2024: Waters won four Supercars races, earned the Pole Champion award, and maintained a competitive fourth place in the championship standings. He also competed in multiple NASCAR Truck Series races and debuted in the NASCAR Cup Series for RFK Racing.
- 1 August 2025: Waters continues racing full-time in Supercars with Tickford Racing and is preparing for a more extensive NASCAR schedule in 2025, including potential higher-tier NASCAR events, demonstrating versatility across racing disciplines.
Category | Details |
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Full Name | Cameron Christopher Waters |
Birth Place | Mildura, Victoria, Australia |
Birth Date | August 3, 1994 |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Weight | 165 lbs (75 kg) |
Parents | Not publicly disclosed |
Nationality | Australian |
Net Worth | $3 million (estimated) |
Salary | Not publicly disclosed |
Relationship/Spouse | Not publicly disclosed |
Children | None publicly disclosed |
Profession | Professional Racing Driver |
Team | Tickford Racing (Supercars), ThorSport Racing (NASCAR Trucks), RFK Racing (NASCAR Cup – part-time) |