The lucky winner of the SkillsOne A1GP Ultimate Apprenticeship competition is Luke Neilsen of New South Wales.

Luke has won a once in a lifetime trip for two to Sydney to be a part of the A1 Team Australia squad at Eastern Creek in February, 2008.

"I was in a state of disbelief when I found out I had won this amazing prize," he said. "I love cars and motor sport and this is the ultimate prize. The best prize I have ever won"

Luke will rub shoulders with all members of A1 Team Australia and receive his own exclusive race uniform. The prize also includes a personal orientation and brief from the crew, unprecedented access to Australia's garage and an exhilerating hot lap around the track at Eastern Creek.

Brian Wexham, Chief Executive Officer of The Institute said: ‘Our involvement with A1 Team Australia is fantastic for the automotive trade skills sector and it represents a very real and challenging environment that is now obtainable for young Australians." 
 
"I am definitely planning on taking on an apprenticeship next year," Luke said.

In addition to the major prize, winners of Double Passes to the A1GP Event in Sydney have also been announced.

The winners are:

Ashley Peeler
David Strain
Paul Antao
Adam Potts
David Lousada
Patricia McCarthy
Rebecca Vandersluys
Robert Lincolne
Sam Saris
Stuart Bainbridge