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Races 7/8/9 - Winton 400 I Welcome/Contents 5 Contents WINTON 400 APRIL 4-6, 2014 IN EVERY ISSUE! EDITOR: Gordon Lomas ART DIRECTOR: Steven Neumann DESIGN: Kirstie Fuentes SALES/MARKETING: Leisa Emberson PARTNERS: Armor All Castrol Edge Coates Hire Crimsafe Dunlop Porsche Beko Tata Motors Jobstop Pirtek Proton 5 WELCOME/CONTENTS 12 CIRCUIT GUIDE 14 ENTRY LIST AND ODDS 16 DID YOU KNOW? 19 PREVIOUS WINNERS 21 RED BULL RACING AUSTRALIA #1 RED BULL RACING AUSTRALIA #888 22 HOLDEN RACING TEAM #2 HOLDEN RACING TEAM #22 23 LUCAS DUMBRELL #23 WALKINSHAW RACING #22 24 EREBUS MOTORSPORT #4 EREBUS MOTORSPORT #9 BETTING STORY 7 seen RED BULL TAKE A STRANGLEHOLD ON WINTON MARKETS Jamie Whincup s domination in Tasmania has him command early markets for Winton... 25 WALKINSHAW RACING #47 FORD PERFORMANCE RACING #5 26 FORD PERFORMANCE RACING #6 ROD NASH RACING #55 27 CHARLIE SCHWERKOLT RACING #18 NISSAN MOTORSPORT #7 28 NISSAN MOTORSPORT #15 NISSAN MOTORSPORT #36 29 NISSAN MOTORSPORT #360 BRAD JONES RACING #8 30 BRAD JONES RACING #14 BRAD JONES RACING #21 31 DICK JOHNSON RACING #16 COVER STORY The running of the bulls DICK JOHNSON RACING #17 32 TEKNO AUTOSPORTS #97 GARRY ROGERS MOTORSPORT #33 33 GARRY ROGERS MOTORSPORT #34 35 PREVIOUS CHAMPIONS 37 CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS 39 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 8 MATADORS SET TO LOCK HORNS AGAIN The clash between team-mates Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup... T he fuse is lit for a potentially explosive season of inter-team rivalry. Battling at close quarters has never been as tense for Jamie Whincup and Craig Lowndes. The pair collided during Race 4 at Symmons Plains with Lowndes shoved off the track after Whincup dived up the inside on the final corner. The V8 Supercars Investigating Officer Jason Bargwanna chose not to hand out any penalty in the incident stating that it was a 50/50 call and further stipulated that his decision had been in no way affected because the drivers were team-mates. Even so, arguably the most dominant team in the sport s history, now faces a task of driver and strategy management like never before. Crucially trying to separate the #888 and #1 is paramount as Lowndes becomes more determined to end his 15-year streak of missing out on a Championship title and Whincup enters waters never before sailed by a driver in V8SC/Australian Touring Car history. After winning five of the opening six races, Red Bull appear to have responded to any challenge dished up in early exchanges from from the impressive Volvo S60 of Scott McLaughlin and the resurgence of the Holden Racing Team led by the #22 of James Courtney. While many fans and rival teams see Red Bull as wearing out its welcome in terms of its continuous All-In-One Security occupation at the top, the spectacle between its two drivers could be approaching new heights. Our proud platinum partners Tom Howard Tom Howard Multimedia Journalist, Speedcafe.com
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Races 7/8/9 - Winton 400 I Betting Story 7 Red Bull take a stranglehold on Winton markets J amie Whincup s domination in Tasmania has seen him command early markets for Winton. Based on statistics Whincup is a pronounced favourite at $2.50, cramped odds for a motor race. However, he was in strong form at the tight Symmons Plains round, launching his Red Bull Commodore to pole in all three qualifying sessions and winning both 100km races, before finishing second to team-mate Craig Lowndes in the final 200km race. The victories have now seen the fivetimes series champion claim three of the six races from the opening two events. Lowndes clinical win in the 84-lap final heat in Tassie was his second for the year and is assessed at the more liberal odds of $4. Volvo star Scott McLaughlin, who was hobbled by power steering issues last weekend, is at $11 with his GRM team confident they have solved the issues as they return to their home test track. Ford s flag flyer Mark Winterbottom is at $13 while Clipsal race winner James Courtney, who continued his strong form at Symmons Plains, is rated an $18 chance. Our proud platinum partners
Our proud platinum partners 8 Races 7/8/9 - Winton 400 I Cover Story Matadors set to lock horn I f a storm hadn t been brewing behind the scenes at Red Bull, then the clash between teammates Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup at Symmons Plains was the first clap of thunder. Last Saturday s racing incident that saw the pair collide costing the team an almost certain one-two finish, offered a brief glimpse into the internal friction between the two Red Bull stablemates. Both Lowndes and Whincup downplayed the confrontation immediately after the race while stewards deemed nobody at fault for the clash. Whincup, who instigated the move that punted Lowndes from the lead, was adamant the pass was on while his opposite was disappointed to lose out on a possible race win, but preferred to hide his frustrations from the public. It was a textbook move I was up the inside and was well and truly in there, said Whincup. It was a standard move but unfortunately that is the way it goes. Its disappointing we didn t have a 1-2. We just needed to sort it. It was an awkward situation one of the most awkward we ve had and we just needed to
Races 7/8/9 - Winton 400 I Cover Story 9 s again sort it out straight away. The on track inter team boil over could be the start of a string of potential flashpoints this season, with the pair looking ominous for a title challenge at the top of the championship standings. However, judging from the team s reaction last weekend, Triple Eight personnel will not stand for any repeat of the situation in the future. According to Lowndes any potential aggravation between the pair has been resolved. Jamie and I have spoken it is just water under the bridge and we will just get on with the racing. He is just as upset as I am, said Lowndes. We were running strong and we almost had a 1-2 but thats motor racing. When you have two competitive drivers in a team eventually something is going to happen. Casting the incident aside, Lowndes reacted in the best possible way by channeling his frustrations into two impressive drives. First he scythed his way through the field from dead last to fifth before laying down a real marker to Whincup by dominating the final race of the Symmons Plains meeting. The race victory maintained his lead in the championship standings as his bid to end his title drought gathers momentum. As has been the story for several years, the perennial hurdle standing in the way of Lowndes and the title is Whincup, who is now eyeing up a sixth title. A quick glance at the statistics from the season so far shows the task that faces Lowndes but even he feels this could be his year. It could be. Jamie has moved up from seventh to second so it is going to be a long year, added Lowndes. The champion at the end of the year will be the driver that is most consistent. There are weekends where you have to make the best of a bad situation and that is what we did at Symmons. 2014 Statistics Average Qualifying Average Race Finish Jamie Whincup 1.5 2.8* 3.8 3.2 Craig Lowndes *Excluding Lowndes Symmons Plains qualifying exclusion A clear area where Lowndes falls short in his head-to-head with Whincup is in the qualifying stakes. The reigning champion has averaged front row starts from all the races this year which is yet further evidence that consistency reaps results. Lowndes has admitted he is working hard on his qualifying performances, but if last weekend s showing is anything to go by he is most definitely up for the fight. I have just got to continue this at Winton, Lowndes continued. We have always gone well there but it has not been our test track. There is a great depth of competition out there with a lot of quality cars but we have hit the marks where we have needed to. Our proud platinum partners
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12 Races 7/8/9 - Winton 400 I Circuit Guide WINTON MOTOR RACEWAY Circuit Overview Location: Winton, Victoria Length: 3.0 kilometres Direction: Clockwise Maximum speed: 225km/h Fastest Point: Pit Straight Average Speed: 131km/h Top Speed: 225km/h Fastest Point: Pit Straight Slowest Point: Turn 9 Corners: 12 (8 Right 4 Left) Most Race Wins: John Bowe, Glenn Seton 5 Most Pole Positions: Mark Winterbottom 4 Qualifying Lap Record: 1m21.8487s (Rick Kelly Holden Commodore VE 2010) Race Lap Record: 1m22.9813s (Marcus Marshall Ford Falcon BF 2009) Circuit Description Self-billed as The Nation s Action Track, the tight and twisty rural layout features a range of slow corners which combine to make Winton the slowest circuit on the V8 Supercar calendar. Consisting Our proud platinum partners of a total of 12 corners linked by short straights, it was lengthened by a kilometre in 1997. With so many slow corners, having a car that can be kind to its rear tyres is crucial, particularly in the longer races. 2013 Highlight: In 2013, the circuit gave Nissan their first V8 Supercar race win since returning to the championship courtesy of James Moffat. Event Format: Friday: 3x20 min practice sessions. Saturday: Qualifying; 10 mins for Race 7. Qualifying;10 mins for Race 8. Race 7; 100km, 34 laps or 1 lap after 14.57. Race 8; 100km, 34 laps or 1 lap after 17.22 Sunday: Qualifying 20 mins. Race 9; 200km, 67 laps, 1 lap after 17.15. Tyres 8 sets of pre-marked (hard or soft) 24 sets of soft compound 12 wet weather tyres
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14 Races 7/8/9 - Winton 400 I Entry list and Odds V8 Supercars Tasmania 400 2014 Entry List No Team Driver Car 1 Red Bull Racing Australia Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VF 2 Holden Racing Team Garth Tander Holden Commodore VF 4 Erebus Motorsport V8 Lee Holdsworth Mercedes E63 AMG W212 5 Ford Pepsi Max Crew Mark Winterbottom Ford Falcon FG 6 Ford Pepsi Max Crew Chaz Mostert Ford Falcon FG 7 Jack Daniel s Racing Todd Kelly Nissan ALTIMA L33 8 Team BOC Jason Bright Holden Commodore VF 9 Erebus Motorsport V8 Will Davison Mercedes E63 AMG W212 14 Lockwood Racing Fabian Coulthard Holden Commodore VF 15 Jack Daniel s Racing Rick Kelly Nissan ALTIMA L33 16 Wilson Security Racing Scott Pye Ford Falcon FG 17 Wilson Security Racing David Wall Ford Falcon FG 18 Team JELD-WEN Jack Perkins Ford Falcon FG 21 Advam Racing Dale Wood Holden Commodore VF 22 Holden Racing Team James Courtney Holden Commodore VF 23 Repair Management Australia Racing Russell Ingall Holden Commodore VF 33 Valvoline Racing GRM Scott McLaughlin Volvo S60 34 Valvoline Racing GRM Robert Dahlgren Volvo S60 36 Norton Hornets Michael Caruso Nissan ALTIMA L33 47 Supercheap Auto Racing Tim Slade Holden Commodore VF 55 The Bottle-O Racing Team David Reynolds Ford Falcon FG 97 Team Tekno V.I.P. Petfoods Shane van Gisbergen Holden Commodore VF 222 Walkinshaw Racing Nick Percat Holden Commodore VF 360 Norton Hornets James Moffat Nissan ALTIMA L33 888 Red Bull Racing Australia Craig Lowndes Holden Commodore VF Ladbrokes.com.au odds for Race 7 Car #1 Jamie Whincup $2.50 Car #888 Craig Lowndes $4.00 Car #33 Scott McLaughlin $11.00 Car #5 Mark Winterbottom $13.00 Car #8 Jason Bright $15.00 Car #97 Shane van Gisbergen $15.00 Car #14 Fabian Coulthard $15.00 Car #22 James Courtney $18.00 Car #6 Chaz Mostert $21.00 Car #2 Garth Tander $36.00 Car #9 Will Davison $51.00 Car #47 Tim Slade $67.00 Car #55 David Reynolds $67.00 Car #7 Todd Kelly $76.00 Car #360 James Moffat $76.00 Car #222 Nick Percat $76.00 Car #4 Lee Holdsworth $76.00 Car #36 Michael Caruso $76.00 Car #23 Russell Ingall $76.00 Car #15 Rick Kelly $76.00 Car #16 Scott Pye $91.00 Car #17 David Wall $126.00 Car #21 Dale Wood $276.00 Car #34 Robert Dahlgren $401.00 Car #18 Jack Perkins $401.00 Our proud platinum partners *Note: Odds subject to change
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16 Races 7/8/9 - Winton 400 I Did You Know 1Victory in the final race at Symmons Plains in Tasmania last weekend has taken Craig Lowndes to 96 Australian Touring Car Championship/V8 Supercars Championship race wins. Lowndes continues to inch closer to becoming the first driver in Championship history to win 100 races. He has claimed four of those wins at Winton, one in 2006, two in 2009 and the most recent in 2012. He leads teammate Jamie Whincup by 70 points heading into the Winton event. DID YOU? KNOW? 2Winton is the home test track for 18 of the 25 drivers in the 2014 V8 Supercars Championship and history shows that honours have been evenly shared between the home teams and the visitors over the past eight years. There have been 20 races held from 2006 onwards with Queensland-based teams winning 11 and the locals claiming nine. Last year three local factory teams Nissan Motorsport, Ford Performance Racing and the Holden Racing Team took the three Winton race wins. 3This year is the 27th time the ATCC/V8SC has competed at Winton since the first event was held in 1985. A total of 52 races have been held since then with Triple Eight Race Engineering and Dick Johnson Racing tied for the most wins by a team eight apiece. There was no Championship event at Winton in 1987, 1996 or 2005. 4Norton Hornets driver James Moffat is returning to the scene of his first V8 Supercars Championship race win last season, though he, his Nissan squad and their Ford, Volvo and Mercedes-Benz rivals are in the middle of a Holden red-wash. Commodore drivers have won the last 11 V8SC Championship races, covering the final two events last season at Phillip Island and Sydney Olympic Park and this year s first two in Adelaide and Tasmania. The last non-holden to win a Championship race was The Bottle-O Falcon of David Reynolds and Dean Canto at last October s Gold Coast event. 5Hall of Famers John Bowe and Glenn Seton hold the record for most Championship race wins at Winton five though there are six pilots in the 2014 field that could equal or surpass their record this weekend given the three-race format. Garth Tander, Jason Bright, Russell Ingall, Jamie Whincup and Craig Lowndes have all won four races, while James Courtney sits on three race wins at Winton. 6It s hard to believe given his major list of achievements, but Garth Tander has never taken a V8SC ARMOR ALL Pole Position at Winton though he s qualified second an amazing six times! The Holden Racing Team driver is in a qualifying drought given he has now gone 42 Championship races since his last pole position in 2012 in Sydney, which was also the last time he qualified on the front row of the grid. 7Consistent strong qualifying performances are what Championship wins are built upon but so far this year there has been a wild fluctuation in the qualifying results of the majority of the field. Only two drivers Jamie Whincup and Scott McLaughlin have started in the top 10 for every race so far in 2014. Whincup is yet to qualify outside the top three and has claimed four ARMOR ALL Pole Positions, while the quiet achiever is Erebus Motorsport s Lee Holdsworth who has been the sixth-best qualifier, averaging a start position of 9.8. Our proud platinum partners 8The likelihood of the Chrysler Pedders Safety Car appearing at Winton is very high given the Safety Car has appeared in 23 of the last 29 races (79.3 per cent) there since 2000. The last time there was a whole event completed at Winton without the Safety Car making an appearance in at least one of the races was 1999. 9Nick Percat and Robert Dahlgren are the only drivers in the field to have never competed in a V8 Supercars Championship event at Winton. Percat won the Dunlop Series round at the circuit in 2012 and also won the Australian Formula Ford Championship round at Winton in 2009. second round of the Dunlop Series is the main support category at the Winton 400 and the home Victorian teams as well as Albury-based Brad Jones Racing should feel very confident about their 10The chances. Home teams have won nine of the 10 Dunlop Series rounds ever held at Winton, with current points leader Paul Dumbrell himself a winner back in 2002 the year he won the series. Dumbrell holds a 21-point lead over Taz Douglas with Ash Walsh, Andrew Jones and Chris Pither completing the top five.
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Races 7/8/9 - Winton 400 I Previous Winners 19 PREVIOUS RACE WINNERS Year Driver Team Car 2013 James Moffat Nissan Motorsport Nissan Altima L33 Mark Winterbottom Ford Performance Racing Ford Falcon FG James Courtney Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore VF 2012 Craig Lowndes Triple Eight Race Engineering Holden Commodore VEII Jamie Whincup Triple Eight Race Engineering Holden Commodore VEII 2011 Jason Bright Brad Jones Racing Holden Commodore VEII Jamie Whincup Triple Eight Race Engineering Holden Commodore VEII 2010 James Courtney Dick Johnson Racing Ford Falcon FG James Courtney Dick Johnson Racing Ford Falcon FG 2009 Craig Lowndes Triple Eight Race Engineering Ford Falcon FG Craig Lowndes Triple Eight Race Engineering Ford Falcon FG 2008 Garth Tander Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore VE Will Davison Dick Johnson Racing Ford Falcon BF Jamie Whincup Triple Eight Race Engineering Ford Falcon BF 2007 Garth Tander Toll HSV Dealer Team Holden Commodore VE Garth Tander Toll HSV Dealer Team Holden Commodore VE Jamie Whincup Triple Eight Race Engineering Ford Falcon BF 2006 Craig Lowndes Triple Eight Race Engineering Ford Falcon BA Our proud platinum partners Jason Richards Tasman Motorsport Holden Commodore VZ (reverse grid) 2005 2005 No event held 2004 Cameron McConville Garry Rogers Motorsport Holden Commodore VY 2003 Marcos Ambrose Stone Brothers Racing Ford Falcon BA 2002 Jason Bright Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore VX Jason Bright Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore VX Jason Bright Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore VX 2001 Russell Ingall Perkins Engineering Holden Commodore VX Greg Murphy Kmart Racing Holden Commodore VX 2000 Jason Bargwanna Garry Rogers Motorsport Holden Commodore VT Glenn Seton Ford Tickford Racing Ford Falcon AU Garth Tander Garry Rogers Motorsport Holden Commodore VT 1999 Jason Bargwanna Garry Rogers Motorsport Holden Commodore VT Jason Bargwanna Garry Rogers Motorsport Holden Commodore VT Jason Bargwanna Garry Rogers Motorsport Holden Commodore VT
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#1 WIN: $2.50 LAST RACE: 2ND WINTON 2013: 13TH TEAM: RED BULL RACING AUSTRALIA CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: ROLAND DANE ENGINEER: DAVID CAUCHI Jamie Whincup Date of Birth: February 6, 1983 Born: Melbourne, Vic Lives: Gold Coast, QLD V8SC Debut: 2002 QLD Raceway Best Championship Finish: 1st (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013) 2013 Championship Finish: 1st Career Highlights: 5-time V8 Supercar Champion, 4-time Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2007/2008 Barry Sheene Medalist Last Round (Symmons Plains): Q: 1st, 1st, 1st F: 1st, 1st, 2nd 2013 Winton Motor Raceway, Q: 1st, 18th, 17th F: DNF, DNF, 13th V8SC Race Starts: 311 V8SC Race Wins: 78 First Race Win: 2006 Adelaide Last Win: 2014 Cipsal 500 Poles: 55 First Pole: 2007 QLD Raceway Last Pole: 2014 Symmons Plains Podiums: 120 First Podium: 2005 Sandown Last Podium: 2014 Symmons Plains Current Championship Position: 2nd Race Results:(1, 3, 15,1,1,2) Best Finish: 1st x3 (Clipsal,Symmons Plains) Average Race Finish: 3.8 Retirement Rate: 0% DNF Accident: 0 Race Qualifying: (1, 3, 2,1,1,1) Best Race Qualifying: 1st (Clipsal) Average Qualifying: 1.5 Q: 1st, 1st, 1st F: 1st, 1st, 2nd 2013: Q: 1st, 18th, 17th F: DNF, DNF, 13th 2012: Q: 2nd, 1st F: 1st, 3rd 2011, Q: 3rd, 2nd F: 1st, 2nd 2010, Q: 6th, 2nd F: 3rd, 24th 2009, Q: 4th, 1st F: 2nd, 13th 2008, Q: 2nd F: 1st, 4th, 2nd 2007, Q: 20th F: 1st, 2nd, 2nd 2006, Q: 8th, F: 25th, 2nd, 9th STATS Debut: 2006 Starts: 20 Finishes: 18 Best Race Finish: 1st x 4 Best Qualifying: 1st x 3 Average Race Finish: 6.1 Average Race Qualifying: 6.2 After two wins and a second place finish last time out, Jamie is very much the form man heading into Winton. With a qualifying average of 1.5 and average race finish of 3.8, its almost certain he will be challenging for podiums and race wins. However, Whincup has been known to struggle at Winton, most notably last year where he suffered two DNFs. #888 WIN: $4.00 LAST RACE: 1ST WINTON 2013: 10TH TEAM: RED BULL RACING AUSTRALIA CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: ROLAND DANE ENGINEER: JEROMY MOORE Craig Lowndes Date of Birth: June 21, 1974 Born: Melbourne, Vic Lives: Kilcoy, QLD V8SC Debut: 1996 Eastern Creek Best Championship Finish: 1st (1996, 1998, 1999) 2013 Championship Finish: 2nd Career Highlights: 3-time V8 Supercar Champion, 5-time Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 winner Last Round (Symmons Plains), Q: 2, EXC, 2 F: 8, 5, 1 2013 Winton Motor Raceway, Q: 18th, 17th, 13th F: 21st, 12th, 10th V8SC Race Starts: 513 Race Wins: 96 First Race Win: 1996 Eastern Creek Last Race Win: 2014 Symmons Plains Poles: 33 First Pole: 1996 Symmons Plains Last Pole: 2014 Clipsal 500 Podiums: 123 First Podium: 1996 Eastern Creek Last Podium: 2014 Symmons Plains Championship Position: 1st Race Results: (2,1,2,8.5,1) Best Finish: 1st x2 (Clipsal 500, Symmons Plains) Average Race Finish: 3.2 Retirement Rate: 0% DNF Accident: 0 Race Qualifying: (2,1,7,2, EXC, 2) Best Race Qualifying: 1st (Clipsal) Average Qualifying: 2.8 LAST ROUND SYMMONS PLAINS ROUND 2 Q: 2nd, EXC, 2nd F: 8th, 5th, 1st 2013, Q: 18th, 17th, 13th F: 21st, 12th, 10th 2012, Q: 15th, 4th F: 2nd, 1st 2011, Q: 1st, 6th F: 11th, 7th 2010, Q: 5th, 4th F: 2nd, 2nd 2009, Q: 3rd, 3rd F: 1st, 1st 2008: Q: 14th F: 11th, 5th, 6th 2007, Q: 12th F: 18th, 6th, 5th 2006, Q: 4th F: 2nd, 8th, 1st 2004, Q: 7th F: 7th 2003, Q: 14th F: 10th 2002, Q: 9th F: 25th, DNF 2001, Q: 27th F: DNF, 19th STATS (From 2001) Debut: 1996 Starts: 26 Finishes: 24 Best Race Finish: 1st x 4 Best Qualifying: 1st (2011 Saturday) Average Race Finish: 8.0 (2 DNF) Average Race Qualifying: 9.8 Craig Lowndes confirmed Triple Eight are the team to beat with an impressive showing at Symmons Plains, highlighted by his domination of Race 6. Lowndes has recorded four victories at Winton in the past and heads to the venue determined to build on his strong start to the season.
#2 WIN: $36.00 LAST RACE: 25TH WINTON 2013:4TH TEAM: HOLDEN RACING TEAM CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: RYAN WALKINSHAW ENGINEER: BLAKE SMITH/JASON BUSH Garth Tander Date of Birth: March 31, 1977 Born: Perth, WA Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 1998 Phillip Island Best Championship Finish: 1st (2007) 2013 Championship Finish: 8th Career Highlights: 2007 V8 Supercar Champion, 3-time Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2008/2009 Phillip Island 500 Winner Last Round (Symmons Plains): Q: 14th, 8th, 24th F: 6th, 6th, 25th 2013 Winton Motor Raceway: Q: 16th, 13th, 8th F: 8th, 23rd, 4th V8SC Race Starts: 482 V8SC Race Wins: 51 First Race Win: 1999 Calder Last Win: 2013 Phillip Island Poles: 29 First Pole: 2000 Adelaide Last Pole: 2012 Sydney Podiums: 78 First Podium: 1999 QLD Raceway Last Podium: 2013 Phillip Island Championship Position: 9th Race Results: (11, 7, 13,6,6,25) Best Finish: 6th x2 (Symmons Plains) Average Race Finish: 11.3 Retirement Rate: 0% DNF Accident: 0 Race Qualifying: (15,18, 3,14,8,24) Best Race Qualifying: 3rd (Clipsal) Average Qualifying: 13.7 Q: 14th, 8th, 24th F: 6th, 6th, 25th 2013, Q: 16th, 13th, 8th F: 8th, 23rd, 4th 2012, Q: 11th. 13th F: 8th, 13th 2011, Q: 11th, 4th F: 12th, 3rd 2010, Q: 2nd, 7th F: 17th, 8th 2009, Q: 2nd, 4th F: 8th, 3rd 2008, Q: 4th F: 3rd, 3rd, 1st 2007, Q: 2nd F: 4th, 1st, 1st 2006, Q: 30th,F: 6th, 10th, 5th 2004, Q: 2nd F: 9th 2003, Q: 11th F: DNF 2002, Q: 6th F: 6th, 5th 2001, Q: 4th F: 10th, 24th STATS (From 2001) Debut: 1998 Starts: 26 Finishes: 25 Best Race Finish: 1st x3 Best Qualifying: 1st (2010, 2009, 2008, 2007) Average Race Finish: 7.8 (1 DNF) Average Race Qualifying: 8.3 Winton hasn t been too kind to Garth in recent times with just one podium finish in the last nine races. The HRT man knows how to master the circuit and after losing ground in the title race last time out, he will be desperate for a good haul of points. #22 WIN: $18.00 LAST RACE: 3RD WINTON 2013: 1ST TEAM: HOLDEN RACING TEAM CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: RYAN WALKINSHAW ENGINEER: ROB STARR/ALISTAIR MCVEAN James Courtney Date of Birth: June 29, 1980 Born: Penrith, NSW Lives: Gold Coast, QLD V8SC Debut: 2005 Sandown Best Championship Finish: 1st (2010) 2013 Championship Finish: 11th Career Highlights: 2010 V8 Supercar Champion, 2001 British Formula Ford Champion, 2003 Japanese F3 Champion Last Round (Symmons Plains), Q: 4th, 16th, 5th, F: 2nd, 10th, 3rd 2013, Winton Motor Raceway Q: 8th, 4th, 1st F: 5th, 3rd, 1st V8SC Race Starts: 257 Race Wins: 11 First Race Win: 2008 QLD Raceway Last Race Win: 2014 Clipsal 500 Poles: 5 First Pole: 2007 Adelaide Last Pole: 2013 Winton Podiums: 37 First Podium: 2006 Oran Park Last Podium: 2014 Clispal 500 Championship Position: 4th Race Results: (9, 18, 1,2,10,3) Best Finish: 1st (Clipsal) Average Race Finish: 7.2 Retirement Rate: 0% DNF Accident: 0 Race Qualifying: (4, 8,15,4,16,5) Best Race Qualifying: 4th x2 (Clipsal, Symmons Plains) Average Qualifying: 8.7 LAST ROUND SYMMONS PLAINS Q: 4th, 16th, 5th, F: 2nd, 10th, 3rd 2013, Q: 8th, 4th, 1st F: 5th, 3rd, 1st 2012, Q: 8th, 15th F: 24th, 18th 2011, Q: 19th, 20th F: 8th, 25th 2010, Q: 1st, 6th F: 1st, 1st 2009, Q: 7th, 10th F: DNF, 6th 2008, Q: 17th, F: 9th, 9th, 25th 2007, Q: 18th, F: 17th, 15h, 8th 2006, Q: 19th, F:15th, DNF, 27th STATS Debut: 2006 Starts: 20 Finishes: 18 Best Race Finish: 1st x3 Best Qualifying: 1st (2013) Average Race Finish: 12.1 (2 DNF) Average Race Qualifying: 10.9 Two podiums at Symmons Plains maintained Courtney s decent start to the season. His HRT Commodore clearly has pace and last season s visit provided a breakthrough moment as he ended his victory drought. Expect James to be pushing Whincup and Lowndes hard at the front.
#23 WIN: $76.00 LAST RACE: 11TH WINTON 2013: DNS TEAM: LUCAS DUMBRELL CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: LUCAS DUMBRELL ENGINEER: BRENDON HOGAN Russell Ingall Date of Birth: February 24, 1964 Born: London, England Lives: Gold Coast, Queensland V8SC Debut: 1996 Eastern Creek Best Championship Finish: 1st (2005) 2012 Championship Finish: 13th Career Highlights: 2005 V8 Supercar Champion, 1995/1997 Bathurst 1000 Winner, 1998 Sandown 500 Winner Last Round (Symmons Plains), Q: 3rd, 17th, 19th F: 4th, 21st, 11th 2013 Winton Motor Raceway, Q: 14th, 20th, 12th F: 9th, DNF, DNS V8SC Race Starts: 547 V8SC Race Wins: 27 First Race Win: 1996 Calder Last Win: 2005 Oran Park Poles: 1 First Pole: 2001 Winton Last Pole: 2001 Winton Podiums: 39 First Podium: 1996 Calder Last Podium: 2013 Gold Coast Championship Position: 10th Race Results:(12, 13, 17,4,21,11) Best Finish: 4th (Symmons Plains) Average Race Finish: 13.0 Retirement Rate: 0% DNF Accident: 0 Race Qualifying: (18, 24, 24,3,17,19) Best Race Qualifying: 3rd (Symmons Plains) Average Qualifying: 17.5 Q: 3rd, 17th, 19th F: 4th, 21st, 11th 2013, Q: 14th, 20th, 12th F: 9th, DNF, DNS 2012, Q: 22nd, 23rd F: 12th, 9th 2011, Q: 18th, 24th F: 17th, DNF 2010, Q: 25th, 13th F: 11th, 16th 2009, Q: 14th, 21st F: 9th, 11th 2008, Q: 15th F: 7th, DNF, 7th 2007, Q: 31st F: DNF, 8th, 6th 2006, Q: 15th F: 12th, 5th, 25th 2004, Q: 5th, F: 4th 2003, Q: 4th, F: 4th 2002, Q: 14th, 9th, 6th 2001, Q: 1st F: 2nd, 1st STATS (Stats from 2001) Debut: 1997 Starts: 26 Finishes: 21 Best Race Finish: 1st (2001 Sunday) Best Qualifying: 1st (2001 Saturday) Average Race Finish: 9.0 (4 DNF) Average Race Qualifying: 16.2 Winton hasn t been a favorable venue for Ingall over the years but the Enforcer could have a slight advantage after using one of his test days at the circuit earlier this year. The LDM entry was quick last time out at Symmons Plains. #222 WIN: $81.00 LAST RACE: 15TH WINTON 2013: DNC TEAM: WALKINSHAW RACING CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: RYAN WALKINSHAW ENGINEER: ALEX SOMERSET Nick Percat Date of Birth: September 14, 1988 Born: Adelaide, SA Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2010 Phillip Island Best Championship Finish: N/A 2013 Championship Finish: 36th Career Highlights: 2011 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2009 Australian Formula Ford Champion, 4th, 2010/2012 Dunlop Series Last Round (Symmons Plains), Q: 25th, 21st, 9th F: 17th, DNF, 15th 2013 Winton Motor Raceway: Did Not Compete V8SC Race Starts: 15 V8SC Race Wins: 1 First Race Win: 2011 Bathurst Last Win: 2011 Bathurst Best Qualifying: 2nd (2011 Phillip Island) Podiums: 1 First Podium: 2011 Bathurst Last Podium: 2011 Bathurst Current Championship Position: 25th Race Results: (22, 15, DNF,17,DNF,15) Best Finish: 15th x2 (Clipsal, Symmons Plains) Average Race Finish: 17.3 Retirement Rate: 33.3% DNF Accident: 1 Race Qualifying: (25, 13, 13,25,21,9) Best Race Qualifying: 9th (Symmons Plains) Average Qualifying: 17.7 Q: 25th, 21st, 9th F: 17th, DNF, 15th Debut in 2014. STATS Debut: 2014 Starts: 0 Finishes: 0 Best Race Finish: N/A Best Qualifying: N/A Average Race Finish: N/A Average Race Qualifying: N/A Nick made a relatively solid start in his full debut at Clipsal, but he will be keen to further prove his place in the team.
#4 WIN: $76.00 LAST RACE: 12TH WINTON 2013: 20TH TEAM: EREBUS MOTORSPORT CAR: EREBUS E63 AMG OWNER: BETTY KLIMENKO ENGINEER: BRAD WISCHUSEN Lee Holdsworth Date of Birth: February 2, 1983 Born: Brisbane, Queensland Lives: Gold Coast, Queensland V8SC Debut: 2004 Sandown Best Championship Finish: 7th (2010) 2013 Championship Finish: 20th Career Highlights: 1st 2007 V8SC Oran Park; 1st 2010 Sydney 500, 3rd Bathurst 1000 (2009), Last Round (Symmons Plains), Q: 13th, 5th, 10th F: 16th, 9th, 12th, 2013 Winton Motor Raceway, Q: 25th,28th,28th F: 26th, 20th, 20th V8SC Race Starts: 269 V8SC Race Wins: 2 First Race Win: 2007 Oran Park Last Win: 2010 Sydney Olympic Park Poles: 4 First Pole: 2009 Townsville Last Pole: 2010 Sydney Olympic Park Podiums: 12 First Podium: 2007 Oran Park Last Podium: 2012 Winton Championship Position: 13th Race Results: (17, 17, 16,16,9,12) Best Finish: 9th (Symmons Plains) Average Race Finish: 14.5 Retirement Rate: 0 DNF Accident: 0 Race Qualifying: (16, 6, 9,13,5,10) Best Race Qualifying: 5th (Symmons Plains) Average Qualifying: 9.8 Q: 13th, 5th, 10th F: 16th, 9th, 12th 2013, Q: 25th, 28th, 28th F: 26th, 20th, 20th 2012, Q: 6th, 10th F: 3rd, 10th 2011, Q: 4th, 11th F: 2nd, 15th 2010, Q: 16th, 9th F: 10th, 3rd 2009, Q: 8th, 7th F: 23rd, DNF 2008, Q: 5th F: 18th, 7th, 3rd 2007, Q 6th, F: 5th, DNF, DNS 2006, Q: 23rd F: 16th, 16th, 12th STATS Debut: 2006 Starts: 19 Finishes: 17 Best Race Finish: 2nd (2011) Best Qualifying: 4th (2011) Average Race Finish: 12,3 (2 DNF) Average Race Qualifying: 13.3 Another Top 10 and strong qualifying display has left Lee feeling positive about his chances this season. The Erebus Mercedes is definitely a Top 10 contender. #9 WIN: $51.00 LAST RACE: 4TH WINTON 2013: 6TH TEAM: EREBUS MOTORSPORT CAR: EREBUS E63 AMG OWNER: BETTY KLIMENKO ENGINEER: LUKE MASON Will Davison Date of Birth: August 30, 1982 Born: Melbourne, Vic Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2004 Winton Best Championship Finish: 2nd (2009) 2013 Championship Finish: 3rd Career Highlights: 2009 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2009 Barry Sheene Medalist, 2012 Clipsal 500 Winner Last Round (Symmons Plains), Q: 10th,6th,4th, F: 7th, 23rd, 4th 2013 Winton Motor Raceway, Q: 9th, 7th, 6th F: 6th, 7th, 6th, V8SC Race Starts: 266 V8SC Race Wins: 16 First Race Win: 2008 Eastern Creek Last Win: 2013 Townsville Poles: 16 First Pole: 2009 Sandown Last Pole: 2013 Sandown Podiums: 45 First Podium: 2007 Bathurst Last Podium: 2013 Sandown Championship Position: 12th Race Results: (13, 10, DNF,7,23,4) Best Finish: 4th (Symmons Plains) Average Race Finish: 11.4 (1 DNF) Retirement Rate: 16,7% DNF Accident: 1 Race Qualifying: (24,20,17,10,6,4) Best Race Qualifying: 4th (Symmons Plains) Average Qualifying: 13.5 Q: 10th,6th,4th, F: 7th, 23rd, 4th 2013, Q: 9th, 7th, 6th F: 6th, 7th, 6th 2012, Q: 16th, 2nd F: DNF, 11th 2011, Q: 9th, 15th F: 9th, 24th 2010, Q: 7th, 12th F: 22nd, 18th 2009, Q: 22nd, 9th F: 7th, 5th 2008, Q: 3rd F: 2nd, 1st, 4th 2007, Q: 15th F: DNF, 14th, 9th 2006, Q: 20th F: 14th, EXC, 23rd STATS Debut: 2006 Starts: 20 Finishes: 17 Best Race Finish: 1st (2008 Sunday) Best Qualifying: 3rd (2008) Average Race Finish: 10.7 (2 DNF) Average Race Qualifying: 10.9 Will equalled Erebus Motorsport s best ever result of fourth at Symmons Plains and has definitely settled in at his new team. It won t be long before he will be in a position to challenge for a podium.
#47 WIN: $67.00 LAST RACE: 8TH WINTON 2013: 15TH TEAM: WALKINSHAW RACING CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: RYAN WALKINSHAW ENGINEER: BRYCE SEALES/TERRY KERR Tim Slade Date of Birth: August 3, 1985 Born: Hornsby, NSW Lives: Gold Coast, QLD V8SC Debut: 2009 Adelaide Best Championship Finish: 5th (2012) 2013 Championship Finish: 22nd Career Highlights: 2008 V8 Supercar Privateers Cup, 2nd 2006 Australian Formula Ford Championship Last Round (Symmons Plains), Q: 16th, 22nd, 7th F: 14th, 19th, 8th, 2013 Winton Motor Raceway, Q: 28th, 27th, 24th F: 22nd, 19th, 15th V8SC Race Starts: 151 Best Race Finish: 2nd x 3 Poles: 1 Last Pole: 2012 Sydney Podiums: 6 First Podium: 2011 QLD Raceway Last Podium: 2012 Sydney Championship Position: 8th Race Results: (15, 14, 6,14,19,8) Best Finish: 6th (Clipsal) Average Race Finish: 12.7 Retirement Rate: 0% DNF Accident: 0 Race Qualifying: (9,12,6,16,22,7) Best Race Qualifying: 6th (Clipsal) Average Qualifying: 12.0 Q: 16th, 22nd, 7th F: 14th, 19th, 8th 2013: Q: 28th, 27th, 24th F: 22nd, 19th, 15th 2012, Q: 18th, 19th F: 6th, 5th 2011, Q: 17th, 10th F: 15th, 13th 2010, Q: 14th, 24th F: 12th, 7th 2009, Q: 26th, 27th F: 18th, 17th STATS Debut: 2009 Starts: 11 Finishes: 11 Best Race Finish: 5th (2012 Sunday) Best Qualifying: 10th (2011 Saturday) Average Race Finish: 13.5 Average Race Qualifying: 21.3 The South Australian has been slowly but surely gathering points and momentum. which has left him in a strong eighth in the standings. Tim has shown impressive consistency and the form book suggest that will continue at Winton. #5 WIN: $13.00 LAST RACE: 9TH WINTON 2013: 17TH TEAM: FORD PERFORMANCE RACING CAR: FORD FALCON FG OWNER: ROD NASH/RUSTY FRENCH ENGINEER: GRANT MCPHERSON Mark Winterbottom Date of Birth: May 20, 1981 Born: Sydney, NSW Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2003 Sandown Best Championship Finish: 2nd (2008) 2013 Championship Finish: 4th Career Highlights: 2006 Sandown 500 Winner, 2003 Dunlop Series Champion, 2003 V8 Supercar Rookie of the Year Last Round (Symmons Plains), Q: 6th, 2nd, 13th F: 3rd, 2nd, 9th 2013 Winton Motor Raceway, Q: 5th, 3rd, 19th, F: 4th, 1st, 17th V8SC Race Starts: 316 V8SC Race Wins: 23 First Race Win: 2006 Sandown Last Win: 2013 Bathurst Poles: 30 First Pole: 2007 Pukekohe Last Pole: 2013 Phillip Island Podiums: 79 First Podium: 2006 Pukekohe Last Podium: 2014 Symmons Plains Championship Position: 5th Race Results: (4,4,12,3,2,9) Best Finish: 2nd (Symmons Plains) Average Race Finish: 5.7 Retirement Rate: 0% DNF Accident: 0 Race Qualifying: (3,5,5,6,2,13) Best Race Qualifying: 2nd (Symmons Plains) Average Qualifying: 5.7 Q: 6th, 2nd, 13th F: 3rd, 2nd, 9th 2013: Q: 5th, 3rd, 19th, F: 4th, 1st, 17th 2012, Q: 1st, 3rd F: 4th, 2nd 2011, Q: 8th, 1st F: 9th, 19th 2010, Q: 3rd, 5th F: 15th, 6th 2009, Q: 1st, 2nd F: 25th, 2nd 2008, Q: 1st, F: 21st, 2nd, 26th 2007, Q: 4th F: 26th, 20th, 10th 2006, Q: 10th F: 8th, 12th, 6th 2004, Q: 16th F: 25th STATS Debut: 2004 Starts: 21 Finishes: 21 Best Race Finish: 1st (2013 Sunday) Best Qualifying: 1st x 4 ( 2012, 2011, 2009. 2008) Average Race Finish: 12.4 Average Race Qualifying: 5.5 Frosty is yet to pick up a win this year but he is another driver who has made strong a consistent start to the season. Mark pushed Whincup hard at Symmons Plains and it will only be a matter of time before he returns to the top step of the podium.
#6 WIN: $21.00 LAST RACE: 14TH WINTON 2013: 3RD TEAM: FORD PERFORMANCE RACING CAR: FORD FALCON FG OWNER: ROD NASH/RUSTY FRENCH ENGINEER: ADAM DE BORRE Chaz Mostert Date of Birth: April 10, 1992 Born: Melbourne, Vic Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2013 Barbagallo Best Championship Finish: 17th (2013) 2013 Championship Finish: 17th Career Highlights: 2013 QLD Raceway V8 Supercar Race Winner, 2010 Australian Formula Ford Champion, 3rd 2012 Dunlop Series, 4th 2009 Australian Formula Ford Championship Last Round (Symmons Plains), Q: 9, 19, 17 F: 13, 18, 14 2013 Wnton Motor Raceway, Q: 19th, 9th, 3rd F: 16th, 13th, 3rd V8SC Race Starts: 33 V8SC Race Wins: 1 First Race Win: 2013 QLD Raceway Best Qualifying: 2nd (2013 QLD Raceway) Podiums: 2 First Podium: 2013 QLD Raceway Last Podium: 2013 Winton Championship Position: 22nd Race Results: (DNF, 6, DNF,13,18, 14) Best Finish: 6th (Clipsal 500) Average Race Finish: 12.8 (2 DNF) Retirement Rate: 33.3% DNF Accident: 2 Race Qualifying: (11,10,11,9,19,17) Best Race Qualifying: 10th (Clipsal 500) Average Qualifying: 12.8 Q: 9th, 19th, 17th F: 13th,18th, 14th 2013, Q: 19th, 9th, 3rd F: 16th, 13th, 3rd STATS Debut: 2013 Starts: 3 Finishes: 3 Best Race Finish: 3rd Best Qualifying: 3rd Average Race Finish: 10.7 Average Race Qualifying: 10.3 Chaz let his frustrations get the better of him at Symmons Plains and will be eager to show he has a mature head on his young shoulders at Winton. Expect Chaz to be battling in and around the fringes of the Top 10. #55 WIN: $67.00 LAST RACE: 10TH WINTON 2013: 7TH TEAM: ROD NASH RACING CAR: FORD FALCON FG OWNER: ROD NASH ENGINEER: NATHANIAL OSBORNE David Reynolds Date of Birth: July 3, 1985 Born: Albury, NSW Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2007 Sandown Best Championship Finish: 9th (2012, 2013) 2013 Championship Finish: 9th Career Highlights: 2007 Porsche Carrera Cup Champion, 2004 Australian Formula Ford Champion, 2nd 2012 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, 1st 2013 Gold Coast 600 Last Round (Symmons Plains), Q: 5th, 9th,15th F: 23rd, 15th, 10th 2013 Winton Motor Raceway, Q: 10th, 5th, 7th F: 10th, 6th, 7th V8SC Race Starts: 133 Race Wins: 1 First Win: 2013 Gold Coast Poles: 4 First Pole: 2012 Townsville Last Pole: 2013 Gold Coast Podiums: 3 First Podium: 2012 Bathurst Last Podium: 2013 Gold Coast Current Championship Position: 14th Race Results: (DNF, 19, 7,23,15,10) Best Finish: 7th (Clipsal) Average Race Finish: 14.8 (1 DNF) Retirement Rate: 16.7% DNF Accident: 1 Race Qualifying: (22, 19, 22,5,9,15) Best Race Qualifying: 5th (Symmons Plains) Average Qualifying: 15.3 (ROUND 1) Q: 5th, 9th,15th F: 23rd, 15th, 10th 2013, Q: 10th, 5th, 7th F: 10th, 6th, 7th 2012, Q: 10th, 7th F: 11th, 8th 2011, Q: 6th, 7th F: 22nd, 20th 2010, Did not compete 2009, Q: 19th, 15th F: 20th, 8th STATS Debut: 2009 Starts: 9 Finishes: 9 Best Race Finish: 6th (2013 Sunday) Best Qualifying: 5th (2013 Saturday) Average Race Finish: 14.0 (1 DNF) Average Race Qualifying: 8.9 The Bottle-O Falcon has struggled for consistency so far this season. David is yet to show his raw speed and potential. If his team can master the setup, he can be strong at Winton after recording three Top 10 s at the venue last year.
#18 WIN: $401.00 LAST RACE: 18TH WINTON 2013: DNC TEAM: CS RACING CAR: FORD FALCON FG OWNER: CHARLIE SCHWERKOLT ENGINEER: DAVID PATTERSON Jack Perkins Date of Birth: August 22, 1986 Born: Melbourne, Vic Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2006 Sandown Best Championship Finish: 26th (2009) 2012 Championship Finish: N/A Career Highlights: 2nd 2011 Dunlop Series, 5th 2008 Dunlop Series Last Round (Symmons Plains), Q: 22nd, 11th, 25th, F: 22nd, 8th,18th 2013 Winton Motor Raceway: Did not compete V8SC Race Starts: 89 Best Race Finish: 5th (2010 Phillip Island) Best Qualifying: 8th (2007 Winton) Podiums: 0 Current Championship Position: 18th Race Results: (19, 22,11,22,8,16) Best Finish: 8th (Symmons Plains) Average Race Finish: 16.7 Retirement Rate: 0% DNF Accident: 0 Race Qualifying: (23, 22, 23,22,11,25) Best Race Qualifying: 11th (Symmons Plains) Average Qualifying: 21.0 Q: 22nd, 11th, 25th, F: 22nd, 8th,18th WINTN MOTOR RACEWAY RECORD 2013, Did not compete 2012, Did not compete 2011, Did not compete 2010, Did not compete 2009, Q: 18th, F: 19th, 19th 2008, Did not compete 2007, Did not compete STATS Debut: 2009 Starts: 2 Finishes: 2 Best Race Finish: 19th (2009) Best Qualifying: 18th (2009) Average Race Finish: 19 Average Race Qualifying: 18 Jack picked up his first Top 10 of the season at Symmons Plains in a weekend of mixed results for the FPR man. Perkins will be keen to display more of the speed that was present at Symmons Plains. #7 WIN: $76.00 LAST RACE: 21ST WINTON 2013: DNF TEAM: NISSAN MOTORSPORT CAR: NISSAN ALTIMA OWNER: RICK & TODD KELLY ENGINEER: PERRY KAPPER Todd Kelly Date of Birth: October 9, 1979 Born: Mildura, Vic Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 1999 Eastern Creek Best Championship Finish: 4th (2005) 2013 Championship Finish: 25th Career Highlights: 2005 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2003 Sandown 500 Winner, 1998 Formula Holden Runner-Up Last Round (Symmons Plains), Q: 18th, 7th, 21st F: DNF, 13th, 21st 2013 Winton Motor Raceway, Q: 17th, 15th, 18th F: 24th, 14th, DNF V8SC Race Starts: 419 V8SC Race Wins: 19 First Race Win: 2000 Canberra Last Win: 2008 Symmons Plains Poles: 6 First Pole: 2003 Gold Coast Last Pole: 2007 Oran Park Podiums: 28 First Podium: 2001 QLD Raceway Last Podium: 2011 Sandown Championship Position: 23rd Race Results: (16, 9, DNF,DNF,13,21) Best Finish: 9th (Clipsal) Average Race Finish: 14.8 (1 DNF) Retirement Rate: 33.3% DNF Accident: 2 Race Qualifying: (7, 11, 14,18,7,21) Best Race Qualifying: 7th x2 (Clipsal, Symmons Plains) Average Qualifying: 13.0 Q: 18th, 7th, 21st F: DNF, 13th, 21s 2013, Q: 17th, 15th, 18th F: 24th, 14th, DNF 2012, Did not compete 2011, Q: 16th, 18th F: 21st, DNF 2010, Q: 9th, 26th F: 6th, 22nd 2009, Q: 9th, 17th F: DNF, 24th 2008, Q: 11th F: 6th, 13th, 11th 2007, Q: 1st F: 27th, 11th, 4th 2006, Q: 6th F: 4th, 25th, 24th 2004, Q: 22nd F: 7th 2003, Q: 10th F: EXC 2002, Q: 4th F; 3rd, 2nd 2001, Q: 16th, F: 11th, 25th STATS (Stats from 2001) Debut: 2000 Starts: 24 Finishes: 21 Best Race Finish: 2nd (2002 Sunday) Best Qualifying: 1st (2007) Average Race Finish: 14.2 (3 DNF) Average Race Qualifying: 13.4 The Nissan Altima was clearly the slowest car at Symmons Plains, a factor Todd Kelly hopes will change at Winton. Kelly has finished on the podium twice at the circuit previously.
#15 WIN: $76.00 LAST RACE: 20TH WINTON 2013: DNF TEAM: NISSAN MOTORSPORT CAR: NISSAN ALTIMA OWNER: RICK & TODD KELLY ENGINEER: ERIK PENDER Rick Kelly Date of Birth: January 17, 1983 Born: Mildura, Vic Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2001 QLD Raceway Best Championship Finish: 1st (2006) 2013 Championship Finish: 14th Career Highlights: 2003/2004 Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2006 V8 Supercar Champion, 2001 Australian Drivers Champion Last Round (Symmons Plains), Q: 19th, 14th, 18th F: DNF, 24th, 20th 2013 Winton Motor Raceway, Q: 15th, 23rd, 22nd F: 24th, 22nd, DNF V8SC Race Starts: 369 V8SC Race Wins: 12 First Race Win: 2003 Bathurst Last Win: 2011 Sandown Poles: 7 First Pole: 2004 Sandown Last Pole: 2011 Sandown Podiums: 31 First Podium: 2003 Sandown Last Podium: 2011 Sandown Championship Position:11th Race Results: (6, 11, 5,DNF,24,20) Best Finish: 5th (Clipsal) Average Race Finish: 13.2 Retirement Rate: 16.7% DNF Accident: 0 Race Qualifying: (14, 17, 4,19,14,18) Best Race Qualifying: 4th (Clipsal) Average Qualifying: 14.3 Q: 19th, 14th, 18th F: DNF, 24th, 20th 2013, Q: 15th, 23rd, 22nd F: 24th, 22nd, DNF 2012, Q: 9th, 21st F: 13th, 19th 2011, Q: 12th, 12th F: 4th, 17th 2010, Q: 13th, 1st F: 18th, 4th 2009, Q: 11th, 8th F: 4th, 7th 2008, Q: 8th F: 10th, 6th, 5th 2007, Q: 7th F: 3rd, 3rd, 3rd 2006, Q: 9th F: 10th, 4th, 4th 2004, Q: 25th F: 2nd 2003, Q: 8th F: 11th 2002, Q: 8th F: 7th, 13th STATS Debut: 2002 Starts: 24 Finishes: 23 Best Race Finish: 2nd (2004 Sunday) Best Qualifying: 1st (2010 Saturday) Average Race Finish: 9.3 (1 DNF) Average Race Qualifying: 12.5 Rick has slipped right down from fourth to 11th in the standings after a disappointing Symmons Plains weekend. He cannot afford another similar weekend if he has his sights set on a strong title push. #36 WIN: $76.00 LAST RACE: 19TH WINTON 2013: DNF TEAM: NISSAN MOTORSPORT CAR: NISSAN ALTIMA OWNER: TODD & RICK KELLY ENGINEER: STEVE TODKILL Michael Caruso Date of Birth: May 25, 1983 Born: Sydney, NSW Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2006 Bathurst Best Championship Finish: 11th (2009/2010) 2013 Championship Finish: 23rd Career Highlights: 2003 Australian Formula 3 Champion, 2nd 2007 Dunlop Series, 3rd 2009 Bathurst 1000 Last Round (Symmons Plains), Q: 23rd, 20th, 12th F: 21st, 14th, 19th 2013 Winton Motor Raceway, Q: 2nd, 14th, 21st F: 2nd, DNF, DNF V8SC Race Starts: 192 Race Wins: 1 Last Race Win: 2009 Hidden Valley Best Qualifying: 2nd (2013 Winton) Podiums: 5 First Podium: 2009 Hidden Valley Last Podium: 2013 Winton Championship Position: 17th Race Results: (18, 8, 14,21,14,19) Best Finish: 8th (Clipsal) Average Race Finish: 15.7 Retirement Rate: 0% DNF Accident: 0 Race Qualifying: (12, 7, 19,23,20,12) Best Race Qualifying: 7th (Clipsal) Average Qualifying: 15.5 Q: 23rd, 20th, 12th F: 21st, 14th, 19th 2013, Q: 2nd, 14th, 21st F: 2nd, DNF, DNF 2012, Q: 14th, 8th F: DNF, 16th 2011, Q: 10th, 5th F: 16th, 6th 2010, Q: 10th, 8th F: 8th, 5th 2009, Q: 6th, 13th F: 10th, 27th 2008, Q: 7th F: 8th, DNF, 20th STATS Debut: 2008 Starts: 14 Finishes: 10 Best Race Finish: 2nd (2013 Sunday) Best Qualifying: 2nd (2013 Saturday) Average Race Finish: 11.8 (4 DNF) Average Race Qualifying: 9.8 Caruso played a part in a historic 1-2 for Nissan at Winton last year and will hope to draw from the experience to power him to a return to the Top 10.
#360 WIN: $76.00 LAST RACE: 22ND WINTON 2013: 8TH TEAM: NISSAN MOTORSPORT CAR: NISSAN ALTIMA OWNER: TODD & RICK KELLY ENGINEER: NATHAN MCCOLL James Moffat Date of Birth: June 18, 1984 Born: Melbourne, Vic Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2010 Phillip Island Best Championship Finish: 21st (2012) 2013 Championship Finish: 18th Career Highlights: 2013 Winton V8 Race Win, 2nd 2009 Dunlop Series, Rookie of The Year in V8 Utes, Carrera Cup and V8 Supercars Last Round (Symmons Plains), Q: 17th, 18th, 22nd F: 18th, 12th, 22nd 2013 Winton Motor Raceway, Q: 3rd, 25th, 9th F: 1st, 11th, 8th, Last Race Win: 2013 Winton Best Qualifying: 2nd (2013 Gold Coast) Podiums: 1 Last Podium: 2013 Winton Current Championship Position: 16th Race Results:(20, 12, 9,18,12,22) Best Finish: 9th (Clipsal) Average Race Finish: 15.5 Retirement Rate: 0% DNF Accident: 0 Race Qualifying: (17, 14, 12,17,18,22) Best Race Qualifying: 12th (Clipsal) Average Qualifying: 16.7 2013, Q: 3rd, 25th, 9th F: 1st, 11th, 8th 2012, Q: 5th, 16th F: 5th, 17th 2011, Q: 21st, 17th F: 19th, 9th STATS Debut: 2011 Starts: 7 Finishes: 7 Best Race Finish: 1st (2013 Saturday) Best Qualifying: 3rd (2013 Saturday) Average Race Finish: 8.6 Average Race Qualifying: 13.7 James recorded his one and only V8 Supercar victory at Winton for Nissan last year. It is unlikely he will repeat the feat on current form, but Moffat has a habit of producing surprises. V8SC Race Starts: 102 Race Wins: 1 Q: 17th, 18th, 22nd F: 18th, 12th, 22nd #8 WIN: $15.00 LAST RACE: 17TH WINTON 2013: DNF TEAM: BRAD JONES RACING CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: BRAD & KIM JONES ENGINEER: ANDREW EDWARDS Jason Bright Date of Birth: March 7, 1973 Born: Moe, Vic Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 1997 Symmons Plains Best Championship Finish: 3rd (2001/2004) 2013 Championship Finish: 7th Career Highlights: 1998 Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2006 Sandown 500 Winner, 1995 Australian Formula Ford Champion Last Round (Symmons Plains), Q: 20th, 13th, 16th F: 15th, 17th, 17th 2013 Winton Motor Raceway, Q: 3rd, 1st, 2nd F: 3rd, 2nd, DNF V8SC Race Starts: 451 V8SC Race Wins: 19 First Race Win: 1999 Hidden Valley Last Win: 2013 Pukekohe Poles: 14 First Pole: 1998 Hidden Valley Last Pole: 2013 Winton Podiums: 45 First Podium: 1998 Calder Last Podium: 2013 Winton Championship Position: 21st Race Results: (8, 21, DNF,15,17,17) Best Finish: 8th (Clipsal) Average Race Finish: 15.6 (1 DNF) Retirement Rate: 16.7% DNF Accident: 1 Race Qualifying: (13, 4, 8,20,13,16) Best Race Qualifying: 4th (Clipsal) Average Qualifying: 12.3 Q: 20th, 13th, 16th F: 15th, 17th, 17th 2013, Q: 3rd, 1st, 2nd F: 3rd, 2nd, DNF 2012, Q: 3rd, 6th F: 20th, 6th 2011, Q: 14th, 8th F: 7th, 1st 2010, Q: 12th, 17th F: 7th, DNF 2009, Q: 17th, 22nd F: 14th, DNF 2008, Q: 20th F: 20th, 8th, 10th 2007, Q: 10th F: 7th, 9th, 24th 2006, Q: 1st F: 1st, 20th, 2nd 2004, Q: 8th, F: 3rd 2003, Q: 3rd F: 2nd 2002, Q: 3rd F: 1st, 1st 2001. Q: 10th F: 4th, 4th STATS (Stats from 2001) Debut: 1997 Starts: 26 Finishes: 23 Best Race Finish: 1st x3 Best Qualifying: 1st x2 Average Race Finish: 7.7 (2 DNF) Average Race Qualifying: 8.9 Brighty was unusually off the pace at Symmons Plains in both qualifying and race trim. After a slow start to the season, he will be desperate to score a solid haul of points at Winton.
#14 WIN: $15.00 LAST RACE: 5TH WINTON 2013: 2ND TEAM: BRAD JONES RACING CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: BRAD & KIM JONES ENGINEER: PHIL KEED Fabian Coulthard Date of Birth: July 28, 1982 Born: Burnley, England Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2004 Oran Park Best Championship Finish: 6th (2013) 2013 Championship Finish: 6th Career Highlights: 2005 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Champion, 2004 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Rookie of the Year Last Round (Symmons Plains), Q: 12th, 4th, 11th F: 9th, 3rd, 5th 2013 Winton Motor Raceway, Q: 4th, 8th, 11th F: 7th, 8th, 2nd V8SC Race Starts: 228 V8SC Race Wins: 3 First Race Win: 2013 Symmons Plains Last Win: 2013 Texas Poles: 3 First Pole: 2013 Pukekohe Last Pole: 2013 Phillip Island Podiums: 14 First Podium: 2009 Symmons Plains Last Podium: 2013 Phillip Island Championship Position: 3rd Race Results: (5, 5, 4,9,3,5) Best Finish: 3rd Symmons Plains) Average Race Finish: 5.2 Retirement Rate: 0% DNF Accident: 0 Race Qualifying: (10,16,16,12,4,11) Best Race Qualifying: 4th (Symmons Plains) Average Qualifying: 11.5 Q: 12th, 4th, 11th F: 9th, 3rd, 5th 2013, Q: 4th, 8th, 11th F: 7th, 8th, 2nd 2012, Q: 7th, 9th F: 14th, 12th 2011, Q: 7th, 14th F: 10th, 5th 2010, Q: 18th, 20th F: 20th, DNF 2009, Q: 5th, 6th F: 15th, DNF 2008, Q: 16th F: 19th, 18th, 9th STATS Debut: 2008 Starts: 14 Finishes: 12 Best Race Finish: 2nd (2013 Sunday) Best Qualifying: 4th (2013 Saturday) Average Race Finish: 11.6 Average Race Qualifying: 10.4 The Kiwi has not grabbed the headlines this season but what he has shown is consistency, after scoring three Top 10 s at Symmons Plains, including a podium finish. The approach has worked with the BJR man third in the championship. Coulthard will surely be pushing the front runners at Winton. #21 WIN: $276.00 LAST RACE: 24TH WINTON 2013: DNC TEAM: BRAD JONES RACING CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: BRAD & KIM JONES ENGINEER: JULIAN STANNARD Dale Wood Date of Birth: June 9, 1983 Born: Melbourne, Vic Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2008 Phillip Island Best Championship Finish: 29th (2009) 2013 Championship Finish: 43rd Career Highlights: 2013 Dunlop Series Leader, 9th 2011 Bathurst 1000 Last Round (Symmons Plains), Q: 24th, 24th, 20th F: 19th, 22nd, 24th 2013 Winton Motor Raceway: Did Not Compete V8SC Race Starts: 32 Best Race Finish: 9th (2011 Bathurst) Best Qualifying: 5th (2013 Sandown) Podiums: 0 Championship Position: 20th Race Results: (23,24,10,19,22,24) Best Finish: 10th (Clipsal 500) Average Race Finish: 20.3 Retirement Rate: 0% DNF Accident: 0 Race Qualifying: (19, 23, 21,24,24,20) Best Race Qualifying: 19th (Clipsal 500) Average Qualifying: 21.8 Q: 24th, 24th, 20th F: 19th, 22nd, 24th 2009: Q: 29th, 28th F: 24th, 18th CAREER SYMMONS PLAINS STATS Debut: 2009 Starts: 2 Finishes: 2 Best Race Finish: 18th Best Qualifying: 17th Average Race Finish: 21.0 Average Race Qualifying: 28.5 The 2013 Dunlop Series champion has endured a rough start on his return to the champion and will be glad to just stay out of trouble and accumulate points.
#16 WIN: $91.00 LAST RACE: 16TH WINTON 2013: DNF TEAM: DICK JOHNSON RACING CAR: FORD FALCON FG OWNER: DICK JOHNSON ENGINEER: MARK FENNING Scott Pye Date of Birth: January 8, 1990 Born: Adelaide, SA Lives: Brisbane, QLD V8SC Debut: 2012 Sandown Best Championship Finish: 27th (2013) 2013 Championship Finish: 27th (2013) Career Highlights: 2010 British Formula Ford Champion, 2nd 2012 Dunlop Series, 2012 Mike Kable Young Gun Award winner Last Round (Symmons Plains), Q: 15th, 12th, 14th, F: 10th, 7th, 16th 2013 Winton Motor Raceway: Q: 11th, 19th, 23rd F: 12th, 15th, DNF Best Qualifying: 7th (2013 Phillip Island) Podiums: 0 Championship Position: 19th Race Results: (10, 20, DNF,10,7,16) Best Finish: 7th (Symmons Plains) Average Race Finish: 12.6 (1 DNF) Retirement Rate: 16.7% DNF Accident: 1 Race Qualifying: (8, 9, 20,15,12,14) Best Race Qualifying: 8th (Clipsal) Average Qualifying: 13.0 Q: 15th, 12th, 14th, F: 10th, 7th, 16th STATS Debut: 2013 Starts: 3 Finishes: 2 Best Race Finish: 12th (Sunday 2013) Best Qualifying: 11th (Saturday 2013) Average Race Finish: 13.5 (1 DNF) Average Race Qualifying: 17.7 Scott s impressive start to the season continued with another two Top 10 results at Symmons Plains. Pye has found his groove and could easily continue his run of strong results at Winton. V8SC Race Starts: 40 Best Race Finish: 6th (2013 Bathurst) 2013, Q: 11th, 19th, 23rd F: 12th, 15th, DNF #17 WIN: $126.00 LAST RACE: 13TH WINTON 2013: 18TH TEAM: DICK JOHNSON RACING CAR: FORD FALCON FG OWNER: DICK JOHNSON ENGINEER: CHRIS STUCKEY David Wall Date of Birth: January 19, 1983 Born: Sydney, NSW Lives: Sydney, NSW V8SC Debut: 2009 Phillip Island Best Championship Finish: 21st (2013) 2013 Championship Finish: 21st Career Highlights: 2-time Australian GT Champion, 2006 Porsche Carrera Cup Rookie of the Year Last Round (Symmons Plains), Q: 11th,15th,8th F: 12th, 20th, 13th 2013 Winton Motor Raceway, Q: 27th, 12th, 16th F: 23rd, 10th, 18th Best Race Finish: 7th (2013 Gold Coast) Best Qualifying: 4th (2013 Texas) Podiums: 0 Championship Position: 15th Race Results: (14, DNF, 8,12,20,13) Best Finish: 8th (Clipsal 500) Average Race Finish: 13.4 Retirement Rate: 16.7% DNF Mechanical: DNF Accident: 1 Race Qualifying: (20, 21,18,11,15,8) Best Race Qualifying: 8th (Symmons Plains) Average Qualifying: 15.5 2013, Q: 27th, 12th, 16th F: 23rd, 10th, 18th 2012, Q: 23rd, 12th F: 17th, 25th STATS Debut: 2012 Starts: 5 Finishes: 5 Best Race Finish: 10th (2013 Sunday) Best Qualifying: 12th x2 (2012, 2013) Average Race Finish: 18.6 Average Race Qualifying: 18.0 David Wall s increased pace at Symmons was one of the surprises of the weekend. Wall has now shown he can fight with the best in the midfield so expect this form to continue. V8SC Race Starts: 78 Q: 11th,15th,8th F: 12th, 20th, 13th
#97 WIN: $15.00 LAST RACE: 7TH WINTON 2013: 5TH TEAM: TEKNO AUTOSPORTS CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: STEVE WEBB ENGINEER: GEOFF SLATER Shane van Gisbergen Date of Birth: May 9, 1989 Born: Auckland, NZ Lives: Gold Coast, QLD V8SC Debut: 2007 Oran Park Best Championship Finish: 4th (2011) 2013 Championship Finish: 5th Career Highlights: 2013 Clipsal 500 Winner, 4th, 2011 V8 Supercars Championship Last Round (Symmons Plains), Q: 8th, 23rd, 6th, F: 11th,11th, 7th 2013 Winton Motor Raceway, Q: 6th, 6th, 10th, 1st F: 13th, 5th, 5th V8SC Race Starts: 206 Race Wins: 3 First Race Win: 2011 Hamilton Last Race Win: 2013 Sydney 500 Poles: 5 First Pole: 2012 Sandown Last Pole: 2013 Townsville Podiums: 27 First Podium: 2010 Abu Dhabi Last Podium: 2014 Clipsal Championship Position: 6th Race Results: (3,16, 3,11,11,7) Best Finish: 3rd x2 (Clipsal) Average Race Finish: 8.5 Retirement Rate: 0% DNF Accident: 0 Race Qualifying: (6, 15, 1,8,23,6) Best Race Qualifying: 1st (Clipsal) Average Qualifying: 9.8 Q: 8, 23rd, 6th, F: 11th,11th, 7th 2013,Q: 6th, 6th, 10th, F: 13th, 5th, 5th 2012, Q: 4th, 11th F: DNF, 4th 2011, Q: 24th, 9th F: 14th, 4th 2010, Q: 25th, 19th F: 5th, 12th 2009, Q: 27th, 11th F: 6th, 12th 2008, Q: 24th F: 14th, 22nd, 12th CAREER WINTIN MOTOR RACEWAY STATS Debut: 2008 Starts: 14 Finishes: 13 Best Race Finish: 4th x2 (2012, 2011) Best Qualifying: 4th (2012 Saturday) Average Race Finish: 9.8 (1 DNF) Average Race Qualifying: 14.7 There are no doubts surrounding SVG s speed this year and podium finish at Winton cannot be ruled out. He endured a relatively tough weekend last time out but it would be a safe bet to assume he will be fighting in and around the Top 10. #33 WIN: $11.00 LAST RACE: 6TH WINTON 2013: 14TH TEAM: GARRY ROGERS MOTORSPORT CAR: VOLVO S60 V8 SUPERCAR OWNER: GARRY ROGERS ENGINEER: RICHARD HOLLWAY Scott McLaughlin Date of Birth: June 10, 1993 Born: Christchurch, NZ Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2012 Sandown Best Championship Finish: 10th (2013) 2013 Championship Finish: 10th Career Highlights: 2012 Dunlop Series Champion, 2012 New Zealand V8 SuperTourer Champion Last Round (Symmons Plains), Q: 7th, 3rd, 3rd F: 5th, 4th, 6th 2013 Winton Motor Raceway: Q: 23rd, 10th, 4th F: 19th, 9th, 14th V8SC Race Starts: 44 Race Wins: 2 First Race Win: 2013 Pukekohe Last Race Win: 2013 QLD Raceway Best Qualifying: 2nd x 3 Podiums: 4 First Podium: 2013 Pukekohe Last Podium: 2014 Clipsal Championship Position: 7th Race Results: (7, 2, DNF,5,4,6) Best Finish: 2nd (Clipsal) Average Race Finish: 4.8 (1 DNF) Retirement Rate: 33% DNF Mechanical: 1 DNF Accident: 0 Race Qualifying: (5, 2, 10,7,3,3) Best Race Qualifying: 2nd (Clipsal) Average Qualifying: 5.0 Q: 7th, 3rd, 3rd F: 5th, 4th, 6th 2013, Q: 23rd, 10th, 4th F: 19th, 9th, 14th STATS Debut: 2013 Starts: 3 Finishes: 3 Best Race Finish: 9th (2013 Sunday) Best Qualifying: 4th (2013 Sunday) Average Race Finish: 14.0 Average Race Qualifying: 12.3 Hampered by power steering issues, Scott McLaughlin was unable to match the pace of the Triple Eight cars at Symmons Plains. However, he showed maturity to bank a healthy haul of points. Scotty will be looking to follow the pattern at Winton while the GRM team iron out the steering issue.
#34 WIN: $401.00 LAST RACE: 23RD WINTON 2013: DNC TEAM: GARRY ROGERS MOTORSPORT CAR: VOLVO S60 V8 SUPERCAR OWNER: GARRY ROGERS ENGINEER: MANUEL SANCHEZ Robert Dahlgren Date of Birth: December 1, 1979 Born: Skelleftea, Sweden Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2014 Clipsal Best Championship Finish: N/A 2013 Championship Finish: N/A Career Highlights: British Formula Ford Champion 2001, Scandinavian Touring car Cup 2010, Last Round: (Symmons Plains), Q: 21st, 10th, 23rd F: 20th, 16th, 23rd 2013 Winton Motor Raceway: Did not compete V8SC Race Wins: 0 First Race Win: N/A Last Race Win: N/A Best Qualifying: 10th (Symmons Plains) Podiums: 0 First Podium: N/A Last Podium: N/A Championship Position: 24th Race Results: (21, 23, DNF,20,16,23) Best Finish: 21st (Clipsal) Average Race Finish: 20.6 Retirement Rate: 16.7% DNF Mechanical: 1 DNF Accident: 0 Race Qualifying: (21, 25, 25,21,10,23) Best Race Qualifying: 10th (Symmons Plains) Average Qualifying: 20.8 Q: 21st, 10th, 23rd F: 20th, 16th, 23rd Debut in 2014 STATS Debut: 2014 Starts: 0 Finishes: 0 Best Race Finish: N/A Best Qualifying: N/A Average Race Finish: N/A Average Race Qualifying: N/A The Swede is still adapting to the challenges of V8 Supercars and as a result a top 10 finish would be unlikely at this stage. He has shown flashes of pace though after qualifying in 11th position at Symmons Plains.
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Races 7/8/9 - Winton 400 I Previous Champions 35 ATCC/V8SC CHAMPIONS Year Driver Team Car 1980 Peter Brock Marlboro Holden Dealer Team Holden Commodore VB 1981 Dick Johnson Dick Johnson Racing Ford Falcon XD 1982 Dick Johnson Dick Johnson Racing Ford Falcon XD 1983 Allan Moffat Peter Stuyvesant Racing Mazda RX-7 1984 Dick Johnson Dick Johnson Racing Ford XE Falcon 1985 Jim Richards JPS Team BMW BMW 635CSi 1986 Robbie Francevic Volvo Dealer Team Volvo 240T 1987 Jim Richards JPS Team BMW BMW M3 E30 1988 Dick Johnson Dick Johnson Racing Ford Sierra RS500 1989 Dick Johnson Dick Johnson Racing Ford Sierra RS500 1990 Jim Richards Gibson Motor Sport Nissan Skyline HR31 GTS-R, R32 GT-R 1991 Jim Richards Gibson Motor Sport Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R 1992 Mark Skaife Winfield Team Nissan Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R 1993 Glenn Seton Glenn Seton Racing Ford Falcon EB 1994 Mark Skaife Gibson Motor Sport Holden Commodore VP 1995 John Bowe Dick Johnson Racing Ford Falcon EF 1996 Craig Lowndes Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore VR 1997 Glenn Seton Glenn Seton Racing Ford Falcon EL 1998 Craig Lowndes Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore VS/VT 1999 Craig Lowndes Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore VS/VT 2000 Mark Skaife Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore VT 2001 Mark Skaife Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore VX 2002 Mark Skaife Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore VX 2003 Marcos Ambrose Stone Brothers Racing Ford Falcon BA 2004 Marcos Ambrose Stone Brothers Racing Ford Falcon BA 2005 Russell Ingall Stone Brothers Racing Ford Falcon BA 2006 Rick Kelly Toll HSV Dealer Team Holden Commodore VZ 2007 Garth Tander Toll HSV Dealer Team Holden Commodore VE 2008 Jamie Whincup Triple Eight Race Engineering Ford Falcon BF 2009 Jamie Whincup Triple Eight Race Engineering Ford Falcon FG 2010 James Courtney Dick Johnson Racing Ford Falcon FG 2011 Jamie Whincup Triple Eight Race Engineering Holden Commodore VE 2012 Jamie Whincup Triple Eight Race Engineering Holden Commodore VE 2013 Jamie Whincup Triple Eight Race Engineering Holden Commodore VF Our proud platinum partners
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Races 7/8/9 - Winton 400 I Championship Standings 37 CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS Drivers Championship Teams Championship Pos Driver Total 1 Craig Lowndes 532 2 Jamie Whincup 462 3 Fabian Coulthard 447 4 James Courtney 429 5 Mark Winterbottom 406 6 Shane Van Gisbergen 389 7 Scott McLaughlin 334 8 Tim Slade 308 9 Garth Tander 282 10 Russell Ingall 274 11 Rick Kelly 259 12 Will Davison 258 13 Lee Holdsworth 250 14 David Reynolds 246 15 David Wall 243 16 James Moffat 238 17 Michael Caruso 233 18 Jack Perkins 230 19 Scott Pye 205 20 Dale Wood 188 21 Jason Bright 177 22 Chaz Mostert 147 23 Todd Kelly 145 24 Robert Dahlgren 125 25 Nick Percat 111 Pos Team Total 1 Red Bull Racing Australia 1019 2 Holden Racing Team 736 3 Team BOC and Lockwood Racing 624 4 Ford Pepsi Max Crew 578 5 Erebus Motorsport V8 508 6 Norton Hornets 471 7 Valvoline Racing GRM 459 8 Wilson Security Racing 448 9 Jack Daniel s Racing 404 10 Tekno Autosports 389 11 Supercheap Auto Racing 308 Our proud platinum partners 12 Repair Management Australia Racing 274 13 The Bottle-O FPR Ford 246 14 Team JELD-WEN 230 15 Team ADVAM/GB 188 16 Walkinshaw Racing 136
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Races 7/8/9 - Winton 400 I Schedule of Events 39 Schedule of Events Friday April 4 Start Category Duration Session 9.30am Sports Sedans Practice 1 20 Minutes 10am Touring Car Masters Practice 1 20 Minutes 10.35am Dunlop Series Practice 1 40 Minutes 11.30am Historic Open Wheelers Practice 1 20 Minutes 11.55am V8 Supercars Practice 1 20 Minutes 12.30pm Dunlop Series Practice 2 40 Minutes 1.25pm V8 Supercars Practice 2 20 Minutes 2pm Touring Car Masters Practice 2 20 Minutes 2.35pm V8 Supercars Practice 3 20 Minutes 3.10pm Historic Open Wheelers Qualifying 20 Minutes 3.40pm Dunlop Series Meeting Rides 4.10pm V8 Supercars Meeting Rides 4.40pm Touring Car Masters Meeting Rides 20 Minutes 25 Minutes 20 Minutes Saturday April 5 Start Category Duration Session 8.55am Sports Sedans Qualifying 20 Minutes 9.30am Dunlop Series Qualifying 15 Minutes Group 1 9.55am Dunlop Series Qualifying 15 Minutes Group 2 10.25am Touring Car Masters Qualifying 20 Minutes 11am V8 Supercars Qualifying 10 Minutes Race 7 11.20am V8 Supercars Qualifying 10 Minutes Race 8 12.05pm Touring Car Masters Race 1 20 Minutes 12.35pm Historic Open Wheelers Race 1 15 Minutes 12.55pm Sports Sedans Race 1 20 Minutes 2pm V8 Supercars Race 7 34 Laps 3.15pm Dunlop Series Race 1 25 laps 4.10pm V8 Supercars Race 8 34 laps Sunday April 6 Start Category Duration Session 9.30am Sports Sedans Race 2 20 Minutes 10.25am Touring Car Masters Race 2 20 Minutes 10.50am Historic Open Wheelers Race 2 15 Minutes 11.20am V8 Supercars Qualifying 20 Minutes 11.55am Sports Sedans Race 3 30 Minutes 12.30pm Touring Car Masters Race 3 20 Minutes 1.15pm Dunlop Series Race 2 25 Laps 2.10pm Sports Sedans Race 4 20 Minutes 2.35pm Historic Open Wheelers Race 3 15 Minutes 3.30pm V8 Supercars Race 9 67 Laps Our proud platinum partners
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