Living life in top gear

From high-stakes listings to high-speed laps, Ray White Northern Beaches’ top agent Eddy Piddington knows how to handle pressure.

Eddy, a well-known name in the Northern Beach's luxury property market, spends his weekdays securing million-dollar deals. But when the weekend hits, he swaps tailored suits for race suits and jumps into his one-seat, stripped-out Porsche 911 GT3 race car.

While his passion for performance machines began young, it wasn’t until a few years ago that he discovered the adrenaline rush of competitive motorsport.

“I race a Porsche 911 GT3 race car. It’s a fully stripped out one seat race car that can’t be registered for road use,” Eddy said.

“I have been into cars since a young age and only found my love for the track two years ago.

“It's such an adrenalin rush. Once you get a taste, you get hooked.”

He said the thrill came from pushing both himself and the car to the very edge, a challenge that demands intense focus.

“For every millisecond you are on the edge and one small mistake can be very costly both financially and from an injury level,” Eddy said.

One of his proudest moments came last year when he and a mate, driving identical GT3s, stormed from the back of the grid to claim first and second place.

“We started at the back and worked our way to the top and finishing there was a huge highlight and amazing feeling to do it together,” he said.

For anyone keen to give motorsport a try, Eddy had one clear message - just get on the track.

“There are so many events and opportunities to try the track,” Eddy said.

“The community and people involved are all so nice and accommodating and inspiring from a skill level and from a business level. I have made some great mates and mentors at the track.”