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Winslow tests with champions 888

Craig Llewellyn_1 — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:30:01 +0000

Fresh from his Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series debut in Sydney, James Winslow was back behind the wheel as he joined reigning double champions TeamVodafone for a test at Eastern Creek.

Winslow tests with champions 888

Craig Llewellyn_1 — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:30:01 +0000

Fresh from his Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series debut in Sydney, James Winslow was back behind the wheel as he joined reigning double champions TeamVodafone for a test at Eastern Creek.

Young fan delighted to meet V8 idol.

Matt Salisbury_1 — Thu, 16 Sep 2004 00:00:00 +0100

Gold Coast teenager Tammy-Jo Sheehan got the chance to meet one of her idols to thank him for giving her a helping hand in life as preparations continue for the Lexmark Indy 300.

'Super hero help' for Kmart at Bathurst.

Matt Salisbury_1 — Thu, 07 Oct 2004 00:00:00 +0100

Kmart Racing duo Greg Murphy and Rick Kelly will have some 'super hero help' in their attempts to retain the Bathurst 1000 title, after unveiling the new look VY Commodore they will use this weekend.

Featuring a striking 'Spider-Man 2' livery on its flanks to promote Kmart's 'Amazing Toy Sale' which starts on next week, the new livery is sure to be a winner with the kids, especially given that Spider-Man 2 toys will on the letters to Santa before Christmas.

Dumbrell charged over Pukekohe incident.

Matt Salisbury_1 — Thu, 28 Apr 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Paul Dumbrell has been found guilty of reckless driving by a CAMS hearing in Melbourne.

The charge related to the incident that caused race three at Pukekohe to be red flagged and has resulted in Dumbrell being hit with a $15,000 fine and a deduction of 75 championship points.

However, despite the verdict, Dumbrell will still race in the Perth V8 400 from 6-8 May although in the Team Perkins Racing #7 Autobarn-liveried Commodore instead of his usual #24 Castrol Holden.

Marshall to meet the fans.

Matt Salisbury_1 — Wed, 03 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

V8 Supercar driver Marcus Marshall and his Glenfords AEG V8 Supercar will make a special visit to the Joondalup Glenfords Tool Centre in the lead up to round three of the V8 Supercar Championship Series at Barbagallo later this month.

Marshall will be the special guest at the Glenfords Tool Centre on Wednesday 10 May from 2-3pm, signing autographs and having pictures with V8 Supercar fans.

Young fan delighted to meet V8 idol.

Matt Salisbury_1 — Thu, 16 Sep 2004 00:00:00 +0100

Gold Coast teenager Tammy-Jo Sheehan got the chance to meet one of her idols to thank him for giving her a helping hand in life as preparations continue for the Lexmark Indy 300.

'Super hero help' for Kmart at Bathurst.

Matt Salisbury_1 — Thu, 07 Oct 2004 00:00:00 +0100

Kmart Racing duo Greg Murphy and Rick Kelly will have some 'super hero help' in their attempts to retain the Bathurst 1000 title, after unveiling the new look VY Commodore they will use this weekend.

Dumbrell charged over Pukekohe incident.

Matt Salisbury_1 — Thu, 28 Apr 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Paul Dumbrell has been found guilty of reckless driving by a CAMS hearing in Melbourne.

The charge related to the incident that caused race three at Pukekohe to be red flagged and has resulted in Dumbrell being hit with a $15,000 fine and a deduction of 75 championship points.

However, despite the verdict, Dumbrell will still race in the Perth V8 400 from 6-8 May although in the Team Perkins Racing #7 Autobarn-liveried Commodore instead of his usual #24 Castrol Holden.

Marshall to meet the fans.

Matt Salisbury_1 — Wed, 03 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Marshall will be the special guest at the Glenfords Tool Centre on Wednesday 10 May from 2-3pm, signing autographs and having pictures with V8 Supercar fans.

Luff to make DJR debut.

Robert Wilkins_1 — Mon, 25 Aug 2003 00:00:00 +0100

Talented young Sydneysider Warren Luff will make his debut for Dick Johnson Racing in this weekend's final round of the Konica V8 Supercar Series in South Australia.

Luff is set to partner team regular Steve Johnson in this year's endurance races aboard a Shell Helix Racing Ford Falcon.

Leader of the V8BRutes series and totally dominant in a recent guest appearance in the MGF Trophy Series at Oran Park (Sydney), Luff will make his first start for Australia's longest-established professional motor racing team at the Mallala circuit outside Adelaide.

Luff to make DJR debut.

Robert Wilkins_1 — Mon, 25 Aug 2003 00:00:00 +0100

Talented young Sydneysider Warren Luff will make his debut for Dick Johnson Racing in this weekend's final round of the Konica V8 Supercar Series in South Australia.

Luff is set to partner team regular Steve Johnson in this year's endurance races aboard a Shell Helix Racing Ford Falcon.

Waltrip joins US TV coverage of Bathurst 1000

Andrew Lewin_1 — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:44:25 +0100

Three-time NASCAR champion and Hall-of-Famer Darrell Waltrip is heading to Australia in October to head up expanded US TV coverage of the famous V8 Bathurst 1000 race.

Motorsport mourns Jason Richards

Craig Llewellyn_1 — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:24:05 +0000

Despite fighting bravely since last November, V8 Supercar star Jason Richards has lost his battle with illness.

PIC: Casey Stoner unveils V8 Supercar

Peter McLaren — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 02:36:58 +0000

Casey Stoner unveils his V8 Supercar ahead of Friday debut.

Waltrip joins US TV coverage of Bathurst 1000

Andrew Lewin_1 — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:44:25 +0100

Three-time NASCAR champion and Hall-of-Famer Darrell Waltrip is heading to Australia in October to head up expanded US TV coverage of the famous V8 Bathurst 1000 race.

Motorsport mourns Jason Richards

Craig Llewellyn_1 — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:24:05 +0000

Despite fighting bravely since last November, V8 Supercar star Jason Richards has lost his battle with illness.

PIC: Casey Stoner unveils V8 Supercar

Peter McLaren — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 02:36:58 +0000

Casey Stoner unveils his V8 Supercar ahead of Friday debut.

Race result - Oran Park.

Robert Wilkins_1 — Sun, 17 Aug 2003 00:00:00 +0100

1. Marcos Ambrose Pirtek Racing Ford 111 laps 2hours 15mins 55.4043secs
2. Craig Lowndes Ford Performance Racing Ford 111 laps
3. Mark Skaife Holden Racing Holden 111 laps
4. Garth Tander Garry Rogers Motorsport Holden 111 laps
5. Jason Richards Team Dynamik Holden 111 laps
6. Todd Kelly Holden Racing Holden 110 laps
7. John Bowe OzEmail Racing Ford 110 laps

Winterbottom wraps up Konica championship.

Anonymous — Sun, 03 Aug 2003 00:00:00 +0100

Young star Mark Winterbottom repaid the faith shown in him by his team by winning the Konica V8 Supercar Series in his first season with Stone Brothers Racing.

Winterbottom, who signed as part of the SBR youth programme on a five-year deal last season, showed maturity beyond his 21 years at Winton, to give the team its first championship - and Ford its first Konica title since 2000.