Cheeky Kiwi puts life into V8s

McLaughlin held off immense pressure from some of the sport's greats. Source: Mark Horsburgh / AAP

McLaughlin's second at Ipswich is his best result since his win at Pukekohe. Source: Mark Horsburgh / AAP

HE'S the cheeky Kiwi promising to breathe new life into the V8 Supercars championship.

Scott McLaughlin has only just turned 20 and already he is winning admirers on and off the track after pushing four-time champion Jamie Whincup all the way at Saturday's Ipswich 360.

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The Holden driver celebrated signing a new four-year deal with Garry Rogers Motorsport by claiming second place at Queensland Raceway.

But his performance after the race was even better.

In a sport categorised by big budget teams and conservative, cultured and media-savvy drivers, McLaughlin has added some spice.

He hooted triumphantly on the podium and thanked his parents who were at home watching on television.

"I'm expecting a text from dad," said the man who became the youngest ever V8 Supercars race winner earlier this season.

In the media conference McLaughlin had a playful dig at the driving skills of his teammate Alex Premat before back peddling just a little.

"Don't publish that. Shit," he said.

Later, as the championship points of the top four contenders were announced, the Kiwi rookie interjected: "Where am I?" He asked.

Eleventh. With a bullet.

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