However, six years ago Damon opted to step away from top-level racing with his focus largely switching to his role as Highlands Motorsport Park’s operations manager. The 28-year-old Damon has now decided to jump into a single-seater car again and compete at Hampton Downs this weekend, a track owned by Tony Quinn who also owns Highlands. With current travel restrictions ruling out international entrants, this year’s race has turned into an all-Kiwi affair, which includes the likes of Shane van Gisbergan, André Heimgartner, Greg Murphy, and Daniel Gaunt. Barry said he’s a proud father and was looking to watch the pair take to the Hampton Downs track.