The secret job interview that revived a Supercars career [Video]

The Kiwi was facing a career crossroads in 2017 when he was forced back to Carrera Cup after his Supercars chances ran dry after two seasons.

As has been well-publicised he contemplated walking away from the sport, only for an unexpected enduro drive as an injury sub for Brad Jones Racing sparked a career revival.

A starring drive on the Gold Coast ultimately led to a seat with Kelly Racing for 2018, however it wasn’t just his efforts on the streets of Surfers Paradise that sealed the deal.

Instead it was a secret job interview, of sorts, with Todd Kelly that inadvertently put him on the radar for the drive – particularly after another high-profile candidate decided to move overseas.

“I don’t like talking myself up or telling people how good I am because I’m not that kind of person,” Heimgartner told The Hard Card with Authentic Collectables.

“But I was with [Super2/Super3 team owner] Matt White and Matt …