Matt Campbell at the 2025 24 Hours of Daytona
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Matt Campbell: The Australian Prodigy Racing With Porsche Penske in IMSA

Discover how Matt Campbell became the ultimate factory weapon for Porsche Penske Motorsport racing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship

Brief overview of Matt Campbell’s career in motorsport

Matt Campbell is an Australian racing driver who built his career through junior categories before reaching professional sports car racing. He specializes in endurance racing, which rewards consistency, teamwork, and mental strength. 

His professional reputation grew through repeated appearances in IMSA competitions, racing as a full factory driver for Porsche Penske Motorsport. His career progress reflected steady development rather than sudden success.

Matt Campbell’s age, family and early life

Matt Campbell was born on October 26, 1995, in Warwick, Queensland. He grew up around motorsport through family involvement at Morgan Park Raceway. 

His grandfather, Bill Campbell, helped introduce him to competitive racing at an early age. His aunt, Teresa Campbell, also helped teach him basic driving skills during his childhood. After this, he began karting and showed natural speed early on.

How did Matt Campbell get to IMSA?

Matt Campbell driving in 2025 at the 24 Hours of Daytona
Matt Campbell driving in 2025 at the 24 Hours of Daytona

Matt Campbell got into IMSA through his success in Porsche championships. He won the Porsche Carrera Cup Australia championship early in his career.

That title placed Matt Campbell directly into Porsche international development programs. Porsche promoted him into global sports car racing competitions, and this development path led him naturally into IMSA competition. He adapted quickly to IMSA race formats and the demands of endurance racing. Matt Campbell has also competed in the World Endurance Championship (WEC), and also raced with Porsche Penske.

Notable moments and races in Matt Campbell’s career

Matt Campbell has won the Rolex 24 at Daytona multiple times and has also claimed victory at the 12 Hours of Sebring. These wins came while he was driving for Porsche Penske Motorsport. At the 24 Hours of Daytona in 2024, Matt Campbell finished in third place in his #6 car with Porsche Penske, while the team's #7 car took the victory.

Porsche Penske at the 24 Hours of Daytona in 2025
Porsche Penske at the 24 Hours of Daytona in 2025

He often completed crucial stints during tense race finales, and this earned him trust within the team. He also earned success in international endurance racing championships beyond IMSA. These achievements strengthened his status as a trusted factory driver.

Matt Campbell height: How tall is Matt Campbell ?

Matt Campbell stands at approximately five feet ten inches. Which is around 178 centimeters tall. His height appears on official Porsche driver profile listings.

What is Matt Campbell’s net worth?

There is no officially confirmed public figure for his net worth. However, several estimation platforms suggest a net worth of around $6 million. These estimates were based on Campbell's racing contracts, endorsements, and prize-money earnings.

Matt Campbell’s relationship status: Who is Matt Campbell’s wife?

Matt Campbell keeps his personal life private and away from public attention. There is no confirmed information showing a wife or long term partner.

Credible sources do not list any girlfriend or marriage records publicly.

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