Jure Portelli Racing x Oze Sun: From Whitsunday Beginnings to Global Motorsport Success

Both Oze Sun and Jure Portelli Racing share humble beginnings in the beautiful Whitsundays Australia, a region known for adventure, outdoor living and the confidence to chase big dreams. This year, we’ve witnessed one of our brightest local athletes rise through the motorsport ranks and make her mark internationally — all while carrying the heart of the Whitsundays with her.

🏁 A Breakthrough Year for Jure Portelli Racing

2025 has been a defining year for Jure Portelli, filled with momentum, professional development, and major achievements that have accelerated her trajectory as one of Australia’s rising female motorsport drivers.

🔸 Securing a Position at the Suzuka Honda Racing School (Japan)

A world-renowned program for elite drivers, the Suzuka Honda Racing School is one of the most competitive motorsport academies globally. Jure training on Japan’s iconic Suzuka Circuit marks a huge step forward in her racing career.
(Source: Motorsport Australia)

🔸 Competing in Japan’s Kyojo Cup Vita-01 Championship

Representing Australia on an international stage, Jure took on the Kyojo Cup Vita-01 Championship, one of Japan’s respected racing categories. Her performance showcased resilience, precision, and her rapidly growing talent as a professional driver.
(Source: Mackay & Whitsunday Life)

🔸 Establishing Herself as a Rising Australian Motorsport Athlete

Through her expanding racing profile on jureracing.com, Jure continues to build her brand, share her training journey, and inspire young drivers — especially female athletes looking to break into motorsport.

She isn’t just competing.
She’s building a legacy.

🌴 Whitsunday Roots — Shared Values & Sun-Safe Outdoor Living

Oze Sun was created in the Whitsundays for people who live outdoors — boat days, beach days, summer adventures and performance-driven lifestyles. Jure embodies this perfectly.

Her story reflects:

• Growing up under the Whitsunday sun
• A passion for outdoor sport and adventure
• A commitment to high-performance athleticism
• Pride in representing regional Australia on bigger stages

Jure’s journey aligns beautifully with our mission at Oze Sun:
celebrating active lifestyles while promoting sun-safe, skin-friendly suncare made for Australian conditions.

☀️ A Story of Growth, Grit & Sunshine

Watching Jure step onto the international motorsport scene has been nothing short of inspiring. From our shared Whitsunday beginnings to her breakthrough achievements in Australia and Japan, she reminds us that world-class dreams can grow from small coastal towns.

Jure’s 2025 season is defined by:

• discipline
• resilience
• fearless ambition
• a commitment to continual improvement

These values reflect everything we stand for at Oze Sun — Australia’s vegan, organic, zinc-based sunscreen designed for real outdoor athletes and adventure lovers.

We can't wait to see where her racing journey takes her next.
And we’re proud to cheer her on every step of the way.