MOTORSPORTS: "It's never too late" may seem like the words of a hopeless optimist, but for Phil Casey it's a reality.

Despite starting racing at the Proserpine track only four years ago, the 69-year-old is about to embark on a tour to New Zealand, where he will compete in a tri-series.

"I've always wanted to go to Wanganui and do this series," he said.

"It started when they opened the track at Proserpine. I was 65 and from there it progressed.

"I found that track really hard - it's super tight.

"I race in the club racer category, which is for people like me who are never going to be world champions."

Leaving today for his first race this weekend, Casey will compete in three races altogether, but after growing up in Wanganui, it's an event that's close to his heart.

"When I was young I used to go and watch them race and say 'one day I'm going to do that'. So at 69, I'm going to do it," he said.

"At certain times throughout my life I had the money to do it but it always got put on hold."

Casey's bike collection is extensive, with his Suzuki SV650 already waiting for him in New Zealand.

After fighting prostate cancer, the speedster says age is no barrier.

"In 2014, I decided to go to Warwick and race at Morgan Park Raceway.

"I loved it so much that I went 'I'm going to do this'," he said.

"Everyone looked at me and thought, 'nah, there's something wrong with you'."

He ended up receiving a handful of awards following his competitive debut, including the "never too old trophy", which he clarified "didn't mean you're the oldest on the track - it meant you're not too old to have a go at something".

Casey is no stranger to bikes.

He has enjoyed riding since he was 14 and his multiple garages and bikes display his passion in full throttle.

"I love the noise, the speed, you're on your own - it's fun. I just love it," he said.

"It's also proved something to myself. I can still do something that a lot of people my age can't.

"I'm just making the most of it. I'll do it as long as I can."