Meet Chaz Mostert’s Parents: Eddie Mostert and Debra Mostert

Chaz Mostert, one of Australia’s most renowned Supercars drivers, has carved out an impressive career with thrilling victories, including the prestigious Bathurst 1000 in both 2014 and 2021.

Born on April 10, 1992, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Chaz grew up in a supportive family before moving with his parents to Browns Plains near Brisbane, Queensland, eventually settling in Munruben. While he holds Australian nationality, he keeps personal aspects like his ethnicity and religious beliefs private.

Chaz is the son of Eddie Mostert, a mechanically skilled father who became his chief mechanic, and Debra Mostert, the loving heart of the family, who sadly passed away when Chaz was 17. Details about his siblings are not widely documented, suggesting he may be an only child or his family prefers to keep such matters private.

Motorsport was central to Chaz’s early life, sparked by his introduction to go-karting at age seven. His formal education took a backseat as he pursued his racing dreams, though little is known about his schooling. With his parents’ unwavering support—including remortgaging their home to fund his racing—Chaz honed his skills on the karting circuit, paving the way for his future success in Australian Supercars.

His parents, Eddie and Debra Mostert, were at the heart of his rise to stardom. Their sacrifices, dedication, and belief in his talent laid the foundation for his journey from a young karting enthusiast to a celebrated racing champion.

Eddie Mostert

Eddie Mostert is more than just Chaz’s father—he has been a hands-on supporter from day one. With a deep love for mechanics, Eddie was drawn into motorsport when Chaz was interested in go-karting at just seven years old.

What began as a family weekend hobby quickly grew into something much bigger. “He had his first race on his 7th birthday,” Eddie once recalled. “He decided he’d like to have a go at go-karts, so I became chief mechanic, bought some go-karts, and we just went racing each week as a family.”

Eddie’s role extended far beyond cheering from the sidelines. His mechanical expertise helped fine-tune Chaz’s karts, giving him a competitive edge in those early years. As Chaz climbed the ranks, Eddie’s passion for building and fixing things—his self-described “Meccano set” passion—became essential in keeping the dream alive.

But for Eddie, it was never about living vicariously through his son. “I didn’t have that motor racing passion [to be a driver],” he admitted. “I had the mechanic passion… but not actually to be a driver.”

The sacrifices Eddie made were immense. Alongside his wife, he remortgaged their family home in Munruben, Queensland, to fund Chaz’s racing career during his teenage years. “We were at the stage here with this house where I owned it at one stage, and then we didn’t own it at all anymore,” he shared, emphasizing the financial risks they took.

But those sacrifices paid off in moments like the 2014 Bathurst 1000, when Eddie watched in awe as his son’s name was announced alongside legends like Brock and Johnson. “You’re beaming with pride,” he said of that unforgettable victory—a moment that remains one of his proudest as a father.

In recent years, Eddie found a new way to stay connected to the sport: as a truck driver hauling the Fox Sports broadcast studio to Supercars events—a job that allowed him to get paid while watching his son race. Even after losing that role due to redundancy, his optimism and unwavering support for Chaz’s career never faltered.

Debra Mostert

While Eddie handled the mechanics, Debra Mostert was the heart of the Mostert racing operation. A nurturing and indispensable presence, she played a crucial role in Chaz’s early karting days—timing laps on a laptop, organizing travel logistics, and ensuring the family was fed during race weekends. Amid the fast-paced world of motorsport, she provided Chaz with a sense of stability and unwavering love.

Tragically, Debra passed away from illness when Chaz was just 17, a loss that deeply impacted the family. He has spoken openly about the struggle to process his grief, admitting it took him over 18 months to come to terms with her absence. “I try to do her proud every time I go out on the racetrack,” he once shared. “We had some amazing times together, touring the go-kart circuit with my dad, Eddie. I’ll never forget that.”

Though she is gone, Debra’s influence lives on in Chaz’s racing spirit. Her sacrifices—both financial and emotional—helped lay the foundation for his success, and her memory continues to fuel his drive on and off the track.