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CONTENTS WELCOME TO THE ARMOR ALL FAN GUIDE
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QUICK LOOK AT A V8 SUPERCAR
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2016 V8 SUPERCARS CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR
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ATCC/V8 SUPERCARS CHAMPIONS
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WELCOME FROM CHAZ MOSTERT
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THE HISTORY OF THE ARMOR ALL POLE AWARD
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HOW THEY FINISHED IN 2015
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THE VENUES
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THE GRID
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NATIONAL MOTORSPORT CALENDARS
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INTERNATIONAL MOTORSPORT CALENDARS
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WELCOME FROM ARMOR ALL Happy new racing year! As we head into our 12th year of involvement in V8 Supercars, ARMOR ALL has now dedicated more than $1 million to the sport of V8 Supercars through the ARMOR ALL Pole Award. We’re happy to be once again on board with V8 Supercars and the Dunlop V8 Supercars Series. V8 fans are some of the most loyal of any sport anywhere in the world and the entire team at ARMOR ALL are so thankful for the support that we see from the V8 Supercars fans every single day of the week when caring for their cars. The ARMOR ALL V8 Fan Guide powered by Speedcafe.com is our way of saying ‘thank you’ to you the fans for your support of our product over the years. It gives you an easy reference guide to the drivers, teams, tracks and Championship at the track and also to keep beside the remote at home as you catch all the action live. To accompany the printed version of the guide - and to ensure you are kept right up to date, there is an online version available at www. armorall.com.au. This will be updated continually throughout 2016 so you keep abreast of any changes in the sport. ARMOR ALL is proud of the relationship we have built with motorsport followers around the world, but in particular in Australia and New Zealand. We hope you enjoy the 2016 ARMOR ALL Motorsport Fan Guide and thank you for your ongoing support of ARMOR ALL and all forms of motorsport. Thank you.
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QUICK LOOK AT A V8 SUPERCAR
Vehicle: 4-door commonly available sedan: Holden Commodore VF; Ford Falcon FG X; Nissan Altima; Volvo S60 Polestar. Chassis: Common, control chassis designed by PACE Innovations, chrome-moly construction. Engine: Naturally aspirated, fuel injected 5.0 Litre V8 engine - all engines use blocks native to the manufacturer; Ford and Holden use pushrod actuated valves with two valves per cylinder; Nissan and Volvo use hydraulic-lift valves with four valves per cylinder. Power: Approximately 645bhp (480kW) at 7,500rpm Top Speed: Approximately 300kph 0-100 kph: Approximately 3.4 seconds ECU: V8 Supercars-mandated control MOTEC ECU Gearbox: Control Albins 6-speed Transaxle with sequential shift Clutch: 7¼ inch control triple plate clutch Suspension Front: Open to teams to create bespoke double-wishbone suspension geometry with adjustable shock absorbers and cockpit controlled anti-rollbars (front and rear). Suspension Rear: Control independent rear suspension as defined by V8 Supercars Brakes Front: Control 15.6” diameter AP Racing brake disc and 6-piston caliper Brakes Rear: Control 14” diameter AP Racing and 4-piston caliper Wheels: Control 18” Rimstock/Racer Industries Aluminium Alloy Wheel Tyres: Control Dunlop 18” V8 Supercar tyre - ‘control’ harder compound and softer ‘option’ compound; grooved Dunlop 18” V8 Supercar wet tyre Fuel: United E85 - 85% ethanol + 15% petrol blend; 112 Litre capacity tank Minimum Vehicle and Driver Weight: 1410kg
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2016 V8 SUPERCARS CALENDAR
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DATE
EVENT
LOCATION
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Mar 3-6
Clipsal 500 Adelaide
Adelaide Street Circuit, SA
N/C
Mar 17-20
Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
Albert Park, VIC
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Apr 1-3
Tyrepower Tasmania Super Sprint
Symmons Plains Raceway, TAS
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Apr 15-17
WD-40 Phillip Island Super Sprint
Phillip Island Circuit, VIC
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May 6-8
Perth Super Sprint
Barbagallo Raceway, WA
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May 20-22
Winton Super Sprint
Winton Raceway, VIC
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Jun 17-19
Skycity Triple Crown Darwin
Hidden Valley Raceway, NT
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Jul 8-10
Castrol EDGE Townsville 400
Reid Park, QLD
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Jul 22-24
Coates Hire Ipswich Super Sprint
Queensland Raceway, QLD
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Aug 12-14
KL City 400
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
10
Aug 26-28
Sydney Motorsport Park Super Sprint
Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
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Sept 16-18
Wilson Security Sandown 500
Sandown Raceway, VIC
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Oct 6-9
Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000
Mount Panorama, NSW
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Oct 21-23
Castrol Gold Coast 600
Surfers Paradise, QLD
14
Nov 4-6
ITM 500 Auckland
Pukekohe Park Raceway, NZ
15
Nov 25-27
Coates Hire Sydney 500
Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
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2015
Mark Winterbottom
1996
Craig Lowndes
1977
Allan Moffat
2014
Jamie Whincup
1995
John Bowe
1976
Allan Moffat
2013
Jamie Whincup
1994
Mark Skaife
1975
Colin Bond
2012
Jamie Whincup
1993
Glenn Seton
1974
Peter Brock
2011
Jamie Whincup
1992
Mark Skaife
1973
Allan Moffat
2010
James Courtney
1991
Jim Richards
1972
Bob Jane
2009
Jamie Whincup
1990
Jim Richards
1971
Bob Jane
2008
Jamie Whincup
1989
Dick Johnson
1970
Norm Beechey
2007
Garth Tander
1988
Dick Johnson
1969
Ian Geoghegan
2006
Rick Kelly
1987
Jim Richards
1968
Ian Geoghegan
2005
Russell Ingall
1986
Robbie Francevic
1967
Ian Geoghegan
2004
Marcos Ambrose
1985
Jim Richards
1966
Ian Geoghegan
2003
Marcos Ambrose
1984
Dick Johnson
1965
Norm Beechey
2002
Mark Skaife
1983
Allan Moffat
1964
Ian Geoghegan
2001
Mark Skaife
1982
Dick Johnson
1963
Bob Jane
2000
Mark Skaife
1981
Dick Johnson
1962
Bob Jane
1999
Craig Lowndes
1980
Peter Brock
1961
Bill Pitt
1998
Craig Lowndes
1979
Bob Morris
1960
David McKay
1997
Glenn Seton
1978
Peter Brock
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WELCOME FROM CHAZ MOSTERT It is hard to believe that we are about to enter the 12th season of V8 Supercars where ARMOR ALL is the naming rights sponsor of the category’s Pole Award. Over $1 million has been contributed over the years by ARMOR ALL to V8 Supercars across both the main series and the Dunlop V8 Supercars Series. To have my name etched alongside the likes of Jamie Whincup, Mark Skaife, Craig Lowndes and Marcos Ambrose so early in my career is something pretty cool and it has taken some time to sink in, especially in the circumstances. Holding onto the ARMOR ALL Pole Award despite missing every qualifying session from Bathurst onwards is amazing considering how competitive the category is and how close the qualifying sessions are. Whilst I have a great team behind me at Prodrive Racing Australia and great sponsors like Pepsi Max last year and Supercheap Auto this year, it is awards like the ARMOR ALL Pole Award that gives the fans more interest and gives us more to chase for. The team back at the PRA base like it at the end of the weekend as well when we come home with those big ARMOR ALL cheques for the post de-brief barbecue! As a V8 Supercars driver, you always aim to be the fastest. Taking the ARMOR ALL Pole Award shows that you are the fastest over the season when the pressure is on, so that’s a good feeling! I hope to be pounding Arnie ARMOR ALL’s hammer and seeing plenty of Paul Blair and the team from ARMOR ALL after qualifying more than a few times this year and we can back last year’s success up for the #55 Supercheap Auto Racing team. We hope you enjoy ARMOR ALL’s 12th anniversary Fan Guide powered by Speedcafe.com. Let’s rock it! Chaz Mostert
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HISTORY OF THE ARMOR ALL POLE AWARD The ARMOR ALL Pole Award has become one of the most sought after prizes in Australian motorsport. Awarded to the polesitter at the end of qualifying for the V8 Supercars Championship and Dunlop V8 Supercars Series, the ARMOR ALL Pole Award rewards the brave. The end of season overall Award is given to the driver that sets the most ARMOR ALL Pole Positions during the season. Coming into 2016, the newest ARMOR ALL Pole Award recipient is Ford young gun, Chaz Mostert - who took the crown despite eliminating himself from the back part of the season with his well documented Bathurst crash - ironically in qualifying. Even more ironic is that coming into 2015, Mostert had never recorded a V8 Supercars Championship Pole Position. The King of the ARMOR ALL Pole Award though remains Red Bull Racing Australia’s Jamie Whincup who has six end-of-season Pole Awards to his credit. Remarkably, he is the only driver to be crowned ARMOR ALL Pole Award end of year Champion more than once. Mark Skaife was the inaugural winner of the Award in 2006, clinching four pole positions in that year. 2015 V8 Supercars Champion, Mark Winterbottom was the 2007 Pole Award Winner - when he himself was very much carving the wheel tracks that Mostert is now following. Whincup’s four straight run began in 2008, before his good friend Will Davison was able to wrest the title from him in 2012. Whincup won the next two before handing the mantle to Mostert - who had never recorded a main game pole before 2015. Looking at numbers since the Australian Touring Car Championship began in 1960, the most prolific polesitter of them all is Whincup with 67 poles. Following him - unbelievably - is the King of the Mountain, Peter Brock (57), Mark Skaife (41) and Allan Moffat (39). Since its inauguration in 2006, V8 Supercar ARMOR ALL Pole Position winners have included Chaz Mostert, Mark Skaife, Garth Tander, Jason Bright, Todd Kelly, James Courtney, Mark Winterbottom, Rick Kelly, Jamie Whincup, Steven Richards, Craig Lowndes, Steve Johnson, Jason Richards, Will Davison, Jason Bargwanna, Lee Holdsworth, Alex Davison, Paul Dumbrell, Greg Murphy, David Reynolds, Shane van Gisbergen, Tim Slade, Fabian Coulthard and Scott McLaughlin. V8 Supercar Annual ARMOR ALL Pole Award Winners List: 2015
Chaz Mostert
2010
Jamie Whincup
2014
Jamie Whincup
2009
Jamie Whincup
2013
Jamie Whincup
2008
Jamie Whincup
2012
Will Davison
2007
Mark Winterbottom
2011
Jamie Whincup
2006
Mark Skaife
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LET’S GO
PAINT
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HOW THEY FINISHED IN 2015 DRIVERS CHAMPIONSHIP 1
Mark Winterbottom
3246
2
Craig Lowndes
3008
3
David Reynolds
2910
4
Shane Van Gisbergen
2712
5
Jamie Whincup
2647
6
Garth Tander
2584
7
Fabian Coulthard
2542
8
Scott McLaughlin
2205
9
Rick Kelly
2154
10
James Courtney
2110
1
Red Bull Racing Australia
5690
11
Chaz Mostert
2017
2
Ford Pepsi Max Crew
5554
12
Michael Caruso
1898
3
Holden Racing Team
5191
13
Tim Slade
1764
4
Team BOC/Freightliner Racing
4288
14
Lee Holdsworth
1699
5
Jack Daniel’s Racing
3818
15
Will Davison
1672
6
Nissan Motorsport
3591
16
Jason Bright
1671
7
Wilson Security GRM
3323
17
Todd Kelly
1664
8
Bottle-O Racing
2910
18
James Moffat
1643
9
Team Darrell Lea STIX
2737
19
Scott Pye
1589
10
Lucas Dumbrell Motorsport
2634
20
Dale Wood
1325
11
Erebus Motorsport V8
2621
21
Tim Blanchard
1272
12
Supercheap Auto Racing
1779
22
Nick Percat
1204
13
DJR Team Penske
1754
23
David Wall
1118
14
Walkinshaw Racing
1699
24
Andre Heimgartner
1068
15
GB Galvanizing Racing
1370
25
Ash Walsh
769
16
Super Black Racing
1231
TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIP
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THE VENUES
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CLIPSAL 500 ADELAIDE CIRCUIT OVERVIEW Circuit Name: Location: Length: Direction: Average Speed: Top Speed: Fastest Point: Slowest Point: Corners: Race Wins: Pole Positions: Qualifying Lap Record: Race Lap Record: Defending Winner:
Adelaide Parklands Street Circuit Adelaide, South Australia 3.22km Clockwise 146km/h 251km/h Peter Brock Straight Turn 9 on the end of Brabham Straight 14 (8 Right, 6 Left) Jamie Whincup 9, Jamie Whincup 7 1.20.0319s (Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VF 2015) 1.21.0507s (Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VE 2012) James Courtney, Fabian Coulthard, Jamie Whincup
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: The former Formula 1 venue is renowned for being one of the best street circuits in the world. Shortened from its Grand Prix length by 700 metres, the circuit is very busy from inside the cockpit and apart from the run down the back straight, gives drivers very few opportunities to relax. The Clipsal 500 Adelaide was first held in 1999 (under the name Sensational Adelaide 500). 2015 HIGHLIGHT: James Courtney came through a hard fought battle with Shane van Gisbergen to claim back-to-back Clipsal 500 crowns. 2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Friday: 2 x 40 minute Practice Saturday: 1 x 20 minute Practice, 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 2 x 125km Races Sunday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 1 x Top 10 Shootout, 1 x 250km Race TYRES: Soft/Hard. 24 Hard compound 8 Soft compound. BEST VANTAGE POINT: Outside of Turn 13 sees cars on the limit as they prepare for entry to the final sweeping right hander. TICKETS: www.ticketek.com.au TV: Fox Sports (Live)/Network 10 (Live) Live Updates: Speedcafe.com www.clipsal500.com.au
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FORMULA 1 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT OVERVIEW Circuit Name: Albert Park Location: Albert Park, Melbourne Length: 5.30km Direction: Clockwise Average Speed: 164km/h Maximum Speed: 256km/h Fastest Point: Front Straight Slowest Point: Turn 15 Corners: 16 (6 Left 10 Right) Most Race Wins: Russell Ingall 8 Most Pole Positions: Craig Lowndes 3 Qualifying Lap Record: 1m55.0805s (Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VF 2012) Race Lap Record: 1m55.9682s (Craig Lowndes Holden Commodore VEII 2011) Defending Winners: Mark Winterbottom CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: A sweeping circuit in the best traditions of fast and flowing European- style venues, the Albert Park layout is a public road apart from when the Formula 1 Grand Prix hits town. First held in 1996, the V8 Supercars have raced every year at Albert Park except for 2007 and form a valuable part of the on-track action. The circuit is very smooth, which rewards teams and drivers with well set up cars. 2015 HIGHLIGHT: Mark Winterbottom completed a clean sweep taking out all four races. 2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Thursday: 2 x 30 minute Practice, 1 x 30 minute Qualifying Friday: 2 x 30 minute Races Saturday: 1 x 30 minute Race Sunday: 1 x 30 minute Race TYRE FORMAT: Hard. 16 Soft compound tyres BEST VANTAGE POINT: Watching from the mound at Turn 11-12 sees V8 Supercars tackle a high speed challenging chicane. TICKETS: www.ticketek.com.au TV: Fox Sports (Live)/Network 10 (Live) Live Updates: Speedcafe.com www.v8supercars.com.au
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TYREPOWER SUPER SPRINT CIRCUIT OVERVIEW Circuit Name: Symmons Plains Circuit Location: Symmons Plains, Launceston, TAS Length: 2.4km Direction: Anti-clockwise Average Speed: 170km/h Maximum Speed: 270km/h Top Speed: 270km/h Fastest Point: Back Straight Slowest Point: Turn 4 Hairpin Corners: 7 (4 Left 3 Right) Most Race Wins: Jamie Whincup 11 Most Pole Positions: Peter Brock 8 Qualifying Lap Record: 51.0408s (Craig Lowndes Holden Commodore VEII 2012) Race Lap Record: 51.4713s (Rick Kelly Holden Commodore VE 2009) Defending Winners: Craig Lowndes x2, Jamie Whincup CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: The shortest on the V8 Supercars calendar, the Symmons Plains circuit provides two strong passing opportunities (Turn 4 and Turn 6), in addition to a complex opening sequence of corners (Turns 1-2) that often sees even Australia’s best drivers come unstuck. The surface is relatively smooth and high-grip, while strong braking and power-down characteristics are rewarded. 2015 HIGHLIGHTS: Triple Eight dominated the weekend with Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup sharing the victories. 2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Friday: 2 x 60 minute Practice Saturday: 1 x 15 minute Practice, 1 x 15 minute Qualifying, 1 x 120km Race Sunday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 1 x 200km Race TYRE FORMAT: Soft. 24 Soft compound tyres BEST VANTAGE POINT: Outside of Turn 2 sees the cars tackle a challenging braking area. TICKETS: www.ticketek.com.au TV: Fox Sports (Live)/Network 10 (Highlights) Live Updates: Speedcafe.com www.v8supercars.com.au
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WD-40 PHILLIP ISLAND SUPER SPRINT CIRCUIT OVERVIEW Circuit Name: Phillip Island Location: Phillip Island, Victoria Length: 4.45km Direction: Anti-clockwise Average Speed: 174km/h Maximum Speed: 290km/h Fastest Point: Front Straight Slowest Point: Turn 4 Corners: 12 (7 Left 5 Right) Most Race Wins: Craig Lowndes 11 Most Pole Positions: Craig Lowndes 5 Qualifying Lap Record: 1m30.6099s (Mark Winterbottom Ford Falcon FG 2013) Race Lap Record: 1m32.0246s (Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VF 2013) Defending Winners: Craig Lowndes x2, Jamie Whincup CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: Originally designed in 1956, the Phillip Island circuit was re-born for the 1989 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. The fast and flowing venue has been basically unchanged and hosts two international motorcycle events (MotoGP and World Superbikes) and a full program of national events each year. The circuit hosted V8 Supercars’ 500km pre-Bathurst endurance race between 2008 and 2011, before moving to a new format in 2012. The circuit was resurfaced before last year’s visit. 2015 HIGHLIGHT: Craig Lowndes bounced back from disappointment at Pukekohe to score two victories to keep his title hopes alive. 2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Saturday: 1 x 60 minute Practice, 1 x 15 minute Qualifying, 1 x 120km Race Sunday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 1 x 200km Race TYRE FORMAT: Hard. 20 Hard compound tyres BEST VANTAGE POINT: Watching on the outside of Turn 1-2 will see V8 Supercars negotiate the high speed Doohan corner followed by the Southern Loop. TICKETS: www.ticketek.com.au TV: Fox Sports (Live)/Network 10 (Highlights) Live Updates: Speedcafe.com www.v8supercars.com.au
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PERTH SUPER SPRINT CIRCUIT OVERVIEW Circuit Name: Barbagallo Raceway Location: Perth, Western Australia Length: 2.42km Direction: Clockwise Average Speed: 157km/h Maximum Speed: 252km/h Fastest Point: Back straight Slowest Point: Turn 7 Corners: 7 (2 Left 5 Right) Most Race Wins: Craig Lowndes 15 Most Pole Positions: Jamie Whincup 8 Qualifying Lap Record: 54.9898s (Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VE 2011) Race Lap Record: 55.9440s (Jason Bright Holden Commodore VY 2004) Defending Winners: Mark Winterbottom x2, Will Davison CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: Located approximately 50km north of Perth, Barbagallo Raceway has been operating since 1969, and is one of the longest serving venues in the history of the Australian Touring Car/V8 Supercars Championship. The 2.42km circuit contains just one genuine left-hand corner, and is notable for its unique surface and vast sand traps. A spectator friendly venue with the esses providing a unique vantage point showcasing V8 Supercars at their limit. 2015 HIGHLIGHTS: Will Davison produced a highly impressive drive to give Erebus a rare win. 2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Friday: 2 x 60 minute Practice Saturday: 1 x 15 minute Practice, 1 x 15 minute Qualifying, 1 x 120km Race Sunday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 1 x 200km Race TYRE FORMAT: Soft. 24 Soft compound tyres BEST VANTAGE POINT: Turns 2-3 sees cars tackle a high speed complex on the limit
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WINTON SUPER SPRINT CIRCUIT OVERVIEW Circuit Name: Winton Motor Raceway Location: Winton, Victoria Length: 3.0km Direction: Clockwise Maximum Speed: 225km/h Fastest Point: Pit Straight Average Speed: 131km/h Top Speed: 225km/h 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: 1m19.6538s (Fabian Coulthard Holden Commodore VF 2014) Race Lap Record: 1m22.5291 (Jason Bright Holden Commodore VF 2014) Defending Winners: Mark Winterbottom x2, Chaz Mostert 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 Supercars calendar. Consisting 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. 2015 HIGHLIGHT: Chaz Mostert threw away an almost certain victory with a spectacular spin during the Sunday race. 2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Friday: 2 x 60 minute Practice Saturday: 1 x 15 minute Practice, 1 x 15 minute Qualifying, 1 x 120km Race Sunday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 1 x 200km Race TYRE FORMAT: Soft. 24 Soft compound tyres BEST VANTAGE POINT: Turn 3 sees spectators get close to the cars in a popular overtaking spot. TICKETS: www.ticketek.com.au TV: Fox Sports (Live)/Network 10 (Highlights) Live Updates: Speedcafe.com www.wintonraceway.com.au
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SKYCITY TRIPLE CROWN DARWIN CIRCUIT OVERVIEW Circuit Name: Hidden Valley Raceway Location: Hidden Valley, Darwin Length: 2.9km Direction: Anti-clockwise Average Speed: 149km/h Maximum Speed: 271km/h Fastest Point: Front Straight Slowest Point: Turn 1 Corners: 14 (8 Left 6 Right) Most Race Wins: Craig Lowndes 9 Most Pole Positions: Mark Skaife, Mark Winterbottom 4 Qualifying Lap Record: 1m06.2526s (David Reynolds Ford Falcon FG X 2015) Race Lap Record: 1m06.8659s (Rick Kelly Nissan Altima 2015) Defending Winners: Chaz Mostert, Craig Lowndes, David Reynolds CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: Hidden Valley Raceway is characterised by having one of the longest straights in Australia along with a back section full of kinks, twists and bumps and one of the slowest corners in the series. The start/finish straight is 1.1km long with cars reaching speeds of around 270km/h in sixth gear before braking hard for the left handed Turn One. The warm conditions mean tyre conservation will be critical to determining the race results. 2015 HIGHLIGHT: Craig Lowndes scored an emotional 100th ATCC/V8 Supercars race win. 2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Friday: 2 x 60 minute Practice Saturday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 1 x 120km Race Sunday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, Top 10 Shootout 1 x 200km Race TYRE FORMAT: Soft. 24 Soft compound tyres BEST VANTAGE POINT: The outside of Turn 10 and 11 is a great spot to see the drivers on the ragged edge. TICKETS: www.ticketek.com.au TV: Fox Sports (Live)/Network 10 (Highlights) Live Updates: Speedcafe.com www.v8supercars.com.au
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STRENGTH TO SUCCEED
FORD FALCON FG X | 5.0-LITRE V8 | EST. 635+ BHP
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CASTROL EDGE TOWNSVILLE 400 CIRCUIT OVERVIEW Circuit Name: Reid Park Street Circuit Location: Reid Park, Townsville, QLD Length: 2.86km Direction: Clockwise Average Speed: 144km/h Maximum Speed: 260km/h Fastest Point: Front straight Slowest Point: Turn 11 Hairpin Corners: 13 (3 Left 10 Right) Most Race Wins: Jamie Whincup 7 Most Pole Positions: Mark Winterbottom 4 Qualifying Lap Record: 1m12.4700s (Garth Tander Holden Commodore VE 2009) Race Lap Record: 1m13.4066s (Mark Winterbottom Ford Falcon FG 2012) Defending Winners: Mark Winterbottom CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: The Townsville Street Circuit is a mix of existing streets and a purpose built road through the Reid Park precinct. Located just south of the Townsville CBD, the circuit winds its way through Reid Park where specially constructed roads from approximately 70 of the circuit. Set in a parkland style reminiscent of the Albert Park street circuit in Melbourne, the Townsville circuit proved to be a challenge in its inaugural year in 2009 and quickly became a favourite of the drivers. 2015 HIGHLIGHT: Mark Winterbottom extended his Championship lead by recording an impressive double win. 2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Friday: 2 x 40 minute Practice Saturday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 1 x 200km Race Sunday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, Top 10 Shootout, 1 x 200km Race TYRE FORMAT: Soft. 28 Soft compound tyres BEST VANTAGE POINT: The cars and drivers are at their limit at Turn 10. It is possible to see the Turn 8-9 overtaking area too. TICKETS: www.ticketek.com.au TV: Fox Sports (Live)/Network 10 (Live) Live Updates: Speedcafe.com www.v8supercars.com.au
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COATES HIRE IPSWICH 400 CIRCUIT OVERVIEW Circuit Name: Queensland Raceway Location: Ipswich, Queensland Length: 3.12km Direction: Clockwise Average Speed: 162km/h Maximum Speed: 255km/h Fastest Point: Back Straight Slowest Point: Turn 3 Corners: 6 (2 Left 4 Right) Most Race Wins: Craig Lowndes 11 Most Pole Positions: Craig Lowndes 6 Qualifying Lap Record: 1m09.0593s (Will Davison Ford Falcon FG 2013) Race Lap Record: 1m10.0820s (Craig Lowndes Holden Commodore VF 2015) Defending Winners: Mark Winterbottom x2, Chaz Mostert CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: Queensland Raceway was quickly dubbed the ‘Paperclip’ when it was opened in 1999 because of its six-turn design and lack of elevation. It was resurfaced in 2011 and is the home test circuit to six of the field’s 26 cars. 2015 HIGHLIGHT: Prodrive maintained its dominance with Mark Winterbottom and Chaz Mostert sharing the spoils. 2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Friday: 2 x 60 minute Practice Saturday: 1 x 15 minute Practice, 1 x 15 minute Qualifying, 1 x 120km Race Sunday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 1 x 200km Race TYRE FORMAT: Soft. 24 Soft compound tyres BEST VANTAGE POINT: The outside of Turn 6 is a good spot to catch all the drama at the tight hairpin.
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KL CITY 400 CIRCUIT OVERVIEW Circuit Name: Kuala Lumpur Street Circuit Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Length: 3.3km Direction: Anti-Clockwise Average Speed: N/A Maximum Speed: N/A Fastest Point: Back Straight Slowest Point: Turn 11 Corners: 16 (9 Left 7 Right) Most Race Wins: N/A Most Pole Positions: N/A Qualifying Lap Record: N/A Race Lap Record: N/A Defending Winners: N/A CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: The 3.3 kilometre circuit winds through central Kuala Lumpur and is designed to showcase the city to the world via television broadcasts of the event. It passes several major landmarks including the Petronas Towers. One of the major overtaking spots is on Jalan Ampang, one of the main roads in Kuala Lumpur. 2015 HIGHLIGHT: V8 Supercars completed four demonstration races at the inaugural event last year. 2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Friday: 3 x 30 minute Practice Saturday: 2 x 10 minute Qualifying, 2 x 100km Races Sunday: 2 x 10 minute Qualifying, 2 x 100km Races TYRE FORMAT: Soft. 24 Soft compound tyres BEST VANTAGE POINT: The turn 3,4,5,6 chicane sees the cars hard on the brakes as they tackle the tricky complex. TICKETS: www.klcity400.com TV: Fox Sports (Live)/Network 10 (Highlights) Live Updates: Speedcafe.com www.v8supercars.com.au
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SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK SUPER SPRINT CIRCUIT OVERVIEW Circuit Name: Sydney Motorsport Park Location: Eastern Creek, Sydney, New South Wales Length: 3.93km Direction: Anti-clockwise Maximum Speed: 255km/h Fastest Point: Front straight and Turn 1 Slowest Point: Turn 9 Corners: 11 (7 Left 4 Right) Most Race Wins: Mark Skaife 10 Most Pole Positions: Marcos Ambrose 4 Qualifying Lap Record: 1:28.0583s (Chaz Mostert Ford Falcon FG X 2015) Race Lap Record: 1:30.9123 (Garth Tander, Holden Commodore VEII 2012) Defending Winners: Chaz Mostert x 2, Jamie Whincup CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: The original 3.93 kilometre Grand Prix circuit was completed in 1990, complying with FIA category two standards and has hosted a number of major international races, including the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, V8 Supercars Championship and Australian rounds of the A1GP. A favourite amongst riders and drivers alike, the Gardner GP layout offers a variety of challenging bends, curves, turns and straights. Offering plenty of cornering, braking and passing opportunities, it rewards the committed. 2015 HIGHLIGHT: Jamie Whincup broke his victory drought while Chaz Mostert emerged in the Championship hunt with two victories. 2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Saturday: 1 x 60 minute Practice, 1 x 15 minute Qualifying, 1 x 120km Race Sunday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 1 x 200km Race TYRE FORMAT: Soft. 20 Soft compound tyres BEST VANTAGE POINT: The cars are on the limit going through Turn 1 which makes it a good spot to see a V8 Supercar at high speed. TICKETS: www.ticketek.com.au TV: Fox Sports (Live)/Network 10 (Highlights) Live Updates: Speedcafe.com www.v8supercars.com.au
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The PIRTEK Enduro Cup was introduced by V8 Supercars to add a heightened significance to the three two-driver endurance races - the Wilson Security Sandown 500, Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 and the Castrol Gold Coast 600. Accumulating points across all three endurance races, it places a focus on teamwork integral to V8 Supercars. The PIRTEK Enduro Cup trophy was designed and built by renowned Australian automotive artist, James Corbett. Red Bull Racing Australia relinquished its grip on the PIRTEK Enduro Cup trophy it has held since its inception following the Holden Racing Team’s triumph with Garth Tander and Warren Luff in 2015. PREVIOUS WINNERS: 2015 - Garth Tander and Warren Luff (HRT) 2014 - Jamie Whincup and Paul Dumbrell (RBRA) 2013 - Craig Lowndes and Warren Luff (RBRA)
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WILSON SECURITY SANDOWN 500 CIRCUIT OVERVIEW Circuit Name: Sandown Raceway Location: Sandown Park, Melbourne Length: 3.1km Direction: Anti-Clockwise Maximum Speed: 270km/h Fastest Point: Back Straight Average Speed: 164km/h Corners: 12 (8 Left 4 Right) Most Race Wins: Craig Lowndes 9 Most Pole Positions: Peter Brock 7 Qualifying Lap Record: 1m08.5730s (Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VF 2014) Race Lap Record: 1m09.8500s (Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VF 2014) Defending Winners: Mark Winterbottom/Steve Owen CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: Set around a horse racing track, Sandown requires strong engines for the long run up and down the two long straights. The fast Esses section at the end of the back straight leading into Dandenong Road Corner is one of the most revered sequences of corners in the Championship. The venue has hosted more Australian Touring Car Championship/V8 Supercars events than any other, and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2012. 2015 HIGHLIGHT: Prodrive Racing Australia claimed a 1-2 headed by Mark Winterbottom and Steve Owen. 2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Friday: 3 x 30 minute Practice Saturday: 1 x 30 minute Practice, 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 2 x 60km Races Sunday: 1 x 20 minute Practice, 1 x 500km Race TYRE FORMAT: Soft. 28 Soft compound tyres BEST VANTAGE POINT: Turn 6,7,8 complex is a tricky section for drivers to navigate.
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PREVIOUS BATHURST 1000 WINNERS
2015
Craig Lowndes/Steven Richards
1998
*Rickard Rydell/Jim Richards
1980
Peter Brock/Jim Richards
2014
Chaz Mostert/Paul Morris
1997
Larry Perkins/Russell Ingall
1979
Peter Brock/Jim Richards
2013
Mark Winterbottom/Steven Richards
1997
*Geoff Brabham/David Brabham
1978
Peter Brock/Jim Richards
2012
Jamie Whincup/Paul Dumbrell
1996
Craig Lowndes/Greg Murphy
1977
Allan Moffat/Jacky Ickx
2011
Garth Tander/Nick Percat
1995
Larry Perkins/Russell Ingall
1976
Bob Morris/John Fitzpatrick
2010
Craig Lowndes/Mark Skaife
1994
Dick Johnson/John Bowe
1975
Peter Brock/Brian Sampson
2009
Garth Tander/Will Davison
1993
Larry Perkins/Gregg Hansford
1974
John Goss/Kevin Bartlett
2008
Craig Lowndes/Jamie Whincup
1992
Jim Richards/Mark Skaife
1973
Allan Moffat/Ian Geoghegan
2007
Craig Lowndes/Jamie Whincup
1991
Jim Richards/Mark Skaife
1972
Peter Brock
2006
Craig Lowndes/Jamie Whincup
1990
Allan Grice/Win Percy
1971
Allan Moffat
2005
Mark Skaife/Todd Kelly
1989
Dick Johnson/John Bowe
1970
Allan Moffat
2004
Greg Murphy/Rick Kelly
1988
Tony Longhurst/Tomas Mezera
1969
Colin Bond/Tony Roberts
2003
Greg Murphy/Rick Kelly
1987
P.Brock/D.Parsons/P.McLeod
1968
Bruce McPhee/Barry Mulholland
2002
Mark Skaife/Jim Richards
1986
Allan Grice/Graeme Bailey
1967
Harry Firth/Fred Gibson
2001
Mark Skaife/Tony Longhurst
1985
Armin Hahne/John Goss
1966
Rauno Aaltonen/Bob Holden
2000
Garth Tander/Jason Bargwanna
1984
Peter Brock/Larry Perkins
1965
Bo Seton/Midge Bosworth
1999
Greg Murphy/Steven Richards
1983
P.Brock/L.Perkins/J.Harvey
1964
Bob Jane/George Reynolds
1998
Jason Bright/Steven Richards
1982
Peter Brock/Larry Perkins
1963
Harry Firth/Bob Jane
1981
Dick Johnson/John French
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SUPERCHEAP AUTO BATHURST 1000 CIRCUIT OVERVIEW Circuit Name: Mount Panorama Circuit Location: Bathurst, New South Wales Length: 6.21km Direction: Anti-Clockwise Maximum Speed: 300km/h Fastest Point: Conrod Straight Average Speed: 178km/h Corners: 23 (14 Left 9 Right) Most Race Wins: Peter Brock 9 Most Pole Positions: Peter Brock 6 Qualifying Lap Record: 2m05.6080s (Fabian Coulthard Holden Commodore VF 2014) Race Lap Record: 2m07.1226s (Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VF 2015) Defending Winners: Craig Lowdnes/Steve Richards CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: Originally constructed in 1938 as a scenic tourist drive, Mount Panorama has hosted all types of motorsport over the years, including the current Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 and Bathurst 12 Hour GT races. The circuit is public road on non-race weekends and has also hosted the Australian Grand Prix in the past. It remains one of the all-time favourite circuits of V8 Supercar drivers and is ranked among the great race tracks of the world. 2015 HIGHLIGHT: Craig Lowndes ended his Bathurst 1000 drought with a perfectly judged drive to claim his sixth Mount Panorama crown. 2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Thursday: 3 x 60 minute Practice Friday: 2 x 60 minute Practice, 1 x 40 minute Qyualifying Saturday: 1 x 60 minute Practice, Top 10 Shootout Sunday: 1 x 20 minute Practice, 1 x 1000km Race TYRE FORMAT: Hard. 36 Hard compound tyres BEST VANTAGE POINT: At McPhillamy Park the V8 Supercars are on the limit as they crest the rise. Another popular spot is at The Chase. TICKETS: www.ticketek.com.au TV: Fox Sports (Live)/Network 10 (Live) Live Updates: Speedcafe.com www.v8supercars.com.au
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CASTROL GOLD COAST 600 CIRCUIT OVERVIEW Circuit Name: Surfers Paradise Street Circuit Location: Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Length: 2.96km Direction: Anti-Clockwise Maximum Speed: 265km/h Fastest Point: Front Straight Average Speed: 146km/h Corners: 15 (11 Left 4 Right) Most Race Wins: Garth Tander 7 Most Pole Positions: Jamie Whincup 5 Qualifying Lap Record: 1m10.0480s (David Reynolds Ford Falcon FG 2013) Race Lap Record: 1m10.0851s (Will Davison Ford Falcon FG 2011) Defending Winners: Shane van Gisbergen/Jonathon Webb, James Courtney/Jack Perkins CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: The Surfers Paradise Street Circuit is a high speed, concrete-lined, thrill ride that was shortened for the new look event in 2010 by around 1.5 kilometres. The temporary street track has proven to create carnage in the past, particularly when drivers don’t show the patience required for victory, so the co-drivers a this year’s event will have to tread carefully. 2015 HIGHLIGHT: James Courtney fought through pain to score a victory on his comeback event after sustaining broken ribs in a freak accident at Sydney Motorsport Park. and delivered Jack Perkins his first V8 Supercars victory. 2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Friday: 4 x 30 minute Practice, 1 x 40 minute Qualifying Saturday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 1 x 300km Race Sunday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, Top 10 Shootout, 1 x 300km Race TYRE FORMAT: Soft. 28 Soft compound tyres BEST VANTAGE POINT: The beachside chicane is an awesome spot to watch the cars bounce over the kerbs. TICKETS: www.ticketek.com.au TV: Fox Sports (Live)/Network 10 (Live) Live Updates: Speedcafe.com www.v8supercars.com.au
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ITM AUCKLAND SUPER SPRINT CIRCUIT OVERVIEW Street Circuit: Pukekohe Park Raceway Location: Pukekohe, New Zealand Length: 2.9km Direction: Clockwise Maximum Speed: 265km/h Fastest Point: Pit straight and back straight Slowest Point: Turn 8 hairpin Corners: 11 (4 Left 7 Right) Most Race Wins: Greg Murphy 9 Most Pole Positions: Jamie Whincup 3 Qualifying Lap Record: 1m02.4690s (David Reynolds Ford falcon FG X 2015) Race Lap Record: 1m03.2737s (David Reynolds Ford Falcon FG X 2015) Defending Winners: Jamie Whincup x2, David Reynolds CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: A $6.6 million upgrade saw a new-look Pukekohe Park Raceway return to the V8 Supercars Championship in 2013. A range of works were undertaken, including the addition of a chicane towards the end of the back straight which extends the circuit marginally from 2.83km to 2.91km. The change does not alter the fast and flowing nature of the circuit, which previously hosted the championship in 2007 prior to a five-year street racing experiment in nearby Hamilton. 2015 HIGHLIGHT: Craig Lowndes’ Championship hopes were hampered when he suffered a high speed tyre failure while leading Race 29. 2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Friday: 3x 30 minute Practice Saturday: 2x 10 minute Qualifying, 2x 100km Races Sunday: 2x 10 minute Qualifying, 2x 100km Races TYRE FORMAT: Soft. 24 Hard compound tyres BEST VANTAGE POINT: Standing on the outside at Mountain Bend provides an opportunity to see the V8 Supercars fly through a tricky kink before coming onto the main straight. TICKETS: www.ticketek.com.au TV: Fox Sports (Live)/Network 10 (Highlights) Live Updates: Speedcafe.com www.v8supercars.com.au
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COATES HIRE SYDNEY 500 CIRCUIT OVERVIEW Circuit Name: Sydney Olmpic Park Street Circuit Location: Sydney Olympic Park Street Length: 3.42km Direction: Anti-clockwise Average Speed: 139km/h Maximum Speed: 248km/h Fastest Point: Front Straight Slowest Point: Turn 11 Corners: 13 (9 Left 4 Right) Most Race Wins: Jamie Whincup 4 Most Pole Positions: Lee Holdsworth 3 Qualifying Lap Record: 1m27.3878s (Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VF 2013) Race Lap Record: 1m28.3839s (Craig Lowndes Holden Commodore VEII 2011) Defending Winners: Jamie Whincup x2, Shane van Gisbergen CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: Winding its way around the complex that hosted the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, the venue is a mixture of tight corners and varrying track surfaces. Its designers, including five-time Champion Mark Skaife, focussed on creating a real challenge for the drivers, with a variety of bumps, camber changes and fast and slow corners making it difficult to complete the perfect lap. 2015 HIGHLIGHT: Mark Winterbottom wrapped up his maiden V8 Supercars title with three solid finishes on the Sydney streets. 2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Friday: 2x 40 minute Practice Saturday: 1x 20 minute Qualifying, 1x 250km Race Sunday: 1x 20 minute Qualifying, 1x Top 10 Shootout, 1x 250km Race TYRE FORMAT: Soft. 24 Soft compound tyres BEST VANTAGE POINT: The run down to Turn 1 sees the field spread before navigating a tight left hand corner. TICKETS: www.ticketek.com.au TV: Fox Sports (Live)/Network 10 (Live) Live Updates: Speedcafe.com www.v8supercars.com.au
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RED BULL RACING AUSTRALIA I HOLDEN COMMODORE VF Team Owner: Roland Dane | Team Website: www.redbullracingaustralia.com /RedBullRacingAu
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88 JAMIE WHINCUP Date of Birth: Residence: V8SC Starts: Podiums:
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06/02/1983, Melbourne, VIC Nickname: J-Dub Gold Coast, QLD Wins: 97 376 Pole Positions: 67 179
Career Highlights: 6-time V8 Supercars champion (2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2008), 4-time Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2007/2008 Barry Sheene Medalist Race Engineer: David Cauchi Website: http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au
97 SHANE VAN GISBERGEN Date of Birth: Residence: V8SC Starts: Podiums:
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Nickname: SVG Wins: 11 Pole Positions: 8
Career Highlights: 2013 Clipsal 500 Winner, 2nd 2014 V8 Supercars Championship, 4th 2011 V8 Supercars Championship Race Engineer: Website:
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TEAM VORTEX I HOLDEN COMMODORE VF Team Owner: Roland Dane | Team Website: www.teamvortex.com.au /CaltexAu
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888 CRAIG LOWNDES
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Date of Birth: 21/06/1974, Melbourne, VIC Nickname: Crackers Residence: Brisbane, QLD V8SC Starts: 581 Wins: 103 Podiums: 151 Pole Positions: 41 Career Highlights: 3-time V8 Supercars champion (1996,1998,1999), 6-time Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 winner Race Engineer: Ludo Lacroix Website: www.craiglowndes.com.au
TENKO AUTOSPORTS I HOLDEN COMMODORE VF Team Owner: Jonathon Webb | Team Website: www.tekno.com.au /TeknoAutosports
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19 WILL DAVISON
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Date of Birth: 30/08/1982, Melbourne, VIC Nickname: Wilbur Residence: Gold Coast, QLD Wins: 17 V8SC Starts: 332 Pole Positions: 17 Podiums: 50 Career Highlights: 2009 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2009 Barry Sheene Medalist, 2012 Clipsal 500 Winner Race Engineer: Geoff Slater Website: www.willdavison.com.au *All statistics are as at the start of the 2016 season
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PRODRIVE RACING AUSTRALIA I FORD FALCON FG X Team Owner: Rod Nash/Rusty French | Team Website: www.prodriveracing.com.au / ProdriveRacingAu
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1 MARK WINTERBOTTOM Date of Birth: 20/05/1981, Sydney, NSW Residence: Melbourne, VIC V8SC Starts: 384 Podiums: 132
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Nickname: Frosty Wins: 36 Pole Positions: 34
Career Highlights: 2015 V8 Supercars Champion, 2013 Bathurst 1000 winner, 2006 Sandown 500 Winner, 2003 Dunlop Series Champion, 2003 V8 Supercars Rookie of the Year Race Engineer: Jason Gray Website: www.markwinterbottom.com
6 CAMERON WATERS Date of Birth: Residence: V8SC Starts: Pole Positions:
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03/08/1994, Mildura, VIC Nickname: Cam Mordialloc, VIC Wins: 0 15 Podiums: 1 0
Career Highlights: 2015 Dunlop Series Champion, 2015 Sandown 500 runner-up, 2011 Australian Formula Ford Champion Race Engineer: Brendan Hogan Website: N/A
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55 CHAZ MOSTERT
/ChazMostertFPR
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Date of Birth: 10/04/1992, Melbourne, VIC Nickname: Mozzie Residence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 8 V8SC Starts: 89 Pole Positions: 10 Podiums: 24 Career Highlights: 2015 ARMOR ALL Pole Award winner, 2014 Bathurst 1000 winner, 2013 QLD Raceway V8 Supercars Race Winner, 2010 Australian FF Champion, 3rd 2012 Dunlop Series Race Engineer: Brad Wischusen Website: www.chazmostert.com.au
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111 CHRIS PITHER
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Date of Birth: 03/12/1986, Palmerston North, NZ Nickname: Crispy Residence: Sydney, NSW Wins: 0 V8SC Starts: 32 Podiums: 0 Pole Positions: 0 Career Highlights: 2011 Australian V8 Ute Series winner, 2010 NZ V8 Ute Champion Race Engineer: Dilan Talabani Website: NA *All statistics are as at the start of the 2016 season
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HOLDEN RACING TEAM I HOLDEN COMMODORE VF Team Owner: Ryan Walkinshaw | Team Website: www.hrt.com.au /OfficialHoldenracingTeam
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2 GARTH TANDER Date of Birth: Residence: V8SC Starts: Podiums:
31/03/1977, Perth, WA Melbourne VIC 549 143
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Nickname: GT Wins: 53 Pole Positions: 29
Career Highlights: 2015 PIRTEK Enduro Cup winner, 2007 V8 Supercars Champion, 3-time Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2008/2009 Phillip Island 500 Winner Race Engineer: Website:
Blake Smith www.garthtander.com
8 JAMES COURTNEY Date of Birth: June 29, 1980 Residence: Penrith, NSW V8SC Starts: 318 Podiums: 59
James Courtney
@JCourtney
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Career Highlights: 2010 V8 Supercars Champion, 2001 British Formula Ford Champion, 2003 Japanese F3 Champion, 2 x World Karting Champion Race Engineer: Alistair McVean Website: www.jamescourtney.com.au *All statistics are as at the start of the 2016 season
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8 JASON BRIGHT
Jason Bright
@iJasonBright
/iJasonBright
Date of Birth: 07/03/1973, Moe, VIC Nickname: Brighty Residence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 20 V8SC Starts: 519 Pole Positions: 17 Podiums: 88 Career Highlights: 1998 Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2006 Sandown 500 Winner, 1995 Australian Formula Ford Champion Race Engineer: Paul Scalzo Website: www.jasonbright.com.au
BRAD JONES RACING I HOLDEN COMMODORE VF Team Owner: Brad and Kim Jones | Team Website: www.bradjonesracing.com.au /FreightlinerRacing
@FreightlinerV8
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14 TIM SLADE
Tim Slade
@TimSlade47
/ @TimSlade47
Date of Birth: 03/08/1985, Hornsby, NSW Nickname: Sladedog Residence: Gold Coast, QLD Wins: 0 V8SC Starts: 217 Pole Positions: 1 Podiums: 10 Career Highlights: 2008 V8 Supercars Privateers Cup, 2nd 2006 Australian Formula Ford Championship Race Engineer: Julian Stannard Website: NA *All statistics are as at the start of the 2016 season
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BRAD JONES RACING I HOLDEN COMMODORE VF Team Owner: Brad and Kim Jones | Team Website: www.bradjonesracing.com.au /Brad-Jones-Racing
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21 TIM BLANCHARD
Tim Blanchard
TimBlanchard3
/TimBlanchard3
Date of Birth: 30/06/1988, Melbourne, VIC Nickname: Boobs Residence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 0 V8SC Starts: 80 Pole Positions: 0 Podiums: 0 Career Highlights: 2007 Australian Formula Ford Champion, 2010 Dunlop Series Runner-Up, 2010 Mike Kable Young Gun Race Engineer: Wally Storey Website: N/A
CHARLIE SCHWERKOLT RACING
I HOLDEN COMMODORE VF
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@Team_Eighteen
18 LEE HOLDSWORTH
Lee Holdsworth
@LeeHoldsworth
/LeeHoldsy4
Date of Birth: 02/02/1983, Melbourne, VIC Nickname: Leethal Residence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 3 V8SC Starts: 334 Pole Positions: 4 Podiums: 16 Career Highlights: 1st Winton 2014, 1st 2007 V8SC Oran Park, 1st 2010 Sydney 500, 3rd Bathurst 1000 (2009), Race Engineer: Jason Bush Website: www.leeholdsworth.com.au *All statistics are as at the start of the 2016 season
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NISSAN MOTORSPORT I NISSAN ALTIMA L33 Team Owner: Rick and Todd Kelly | Team Website: www.nissanmotorsport.com.au /NissanMotorsportAus
@Nissan_MSport
/nissan_msport
15 RICK KELLY Date of Birth: Residence: V8SC Starts: Podiums:
/RickKelly15
17/01/1983, Mildura, VIC Melbourne, VIC 437 55
@RickKelly15
/RickKelly15
Nickname: Ricko Wins: 12 Pole Positions: 10
Career Highlights: 2003/2004 Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2006 V8 Supercars Champion, 2001 Australian Driver’s Champion. Race Engineer: Website:
George Commins N/A
/nissan_msport
7 TODD KELLY Date of Birth: Residence: V8SC Starts: Podiums:
Todd Kelly
09/10/1979, Mildura, VIC Melbourne, VIC 491 8
@ToddKellyRacing
/ToddKellyRacing
Nickname: TK Wins: 19 Pole Positions: 7
Career Highlights: 2005 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2003 Sandown 500 Winner, 1998 Formula Holden Runner-Up. Race Engineer: Website:
Jesse Walker www.toddkelly.com.au
*All statistics are as at the start of the 2016 season
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23 MICHAEL CARUSO Date of Birth: Residence: V8SC Starts: Podiums:
25/05/1983, Sydney, NSW Melbourne, VIC 259 7
Michael Caruso
@michaelcarus0
/michaelcarus0
Nickname: Robbo Wins: 1 Pole Positions: 0
Career Highlights: 2003 Australian Formula 3 Champion, 2nd 2007 Dunlop Series, 3rd 2009 Bathurst 1000. Race Engineer: Steve Todkill Website: www.michaelcaruso.com.au
/grmotorsport
96 DALE WOOD Date of Birth: Residence: V8SC Starts: Podiums:
Dale Wood
@1DaleWood
/1DaleWood
09/06/1983, Melbourne, VIC Nickname: Woody Melbourne, VIC Wins: 0 100 Pole Positions: 0 1
Career Highlights: 2013 Dunlop Series winner, 9th 2011 Bathurst 1000. Race Engineer: Website:
Nathan McColl N/A *All statistics are as at the start of the 2016 season
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VOLVO POLESTAR RACING I VOLVO S60 Team Owner: Garry Rogers | Team Website: www.grmotorsport.com.au /GarryRogersMotorsport
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33 SCOTT MCLAUGHLIN Date of Birth: Residence: V8SC Starts: Podiums:
Scott McLaughlin
@SMcLaughlin93
/SMcLaughlin93
10/06/1993, Christchurch, NZ Nickname: Scotty Melbourne, VIC Wins: 6 111 Pole Positions: 15 18
Career Highlights: 2012 Dunlop Series winner, 2012 New Zealand V8 SuperTourer Series winner Race Engineer: Richard Hollway Website: www.smracing.com.au
34 JAMES MOFFAT
James Moffat
J_Moffat
J_Moffat
Date of Birth: 18/06/1984, Melbourne, VIC Nickname: Moff Residence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 1 V8SC Starts: 167 Pole Positions: 1 Podiums: 2 Career Highlights: 2013 Winton V8 Supercars Race Win, 2nd 2009 Dunlop Series, Rookie of The Year in V8 Utes, Carrera Cup and V8 Supercars Race Engineer: Manuel Sanchez Website: www.jamesmoffat.com.au *All statistics are as at the start of the 2016 season
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DJR TEAM PENSKE I FORD FALCON FG X Team Owner: Roger Penske | Team Website: www.djrteampenske.com.au /DJRTeamPenske
@DJRTeamPenske
/DJRTeamPenske
12 FABIAN COULTHARD Date of Birth: Residence: V8SC Starts: Podiums:
Fabian Coulthard
28/07/1982, Burnley, ENG Melbourne, VIC 294 29
@FabianCoulthard
/ FabianCoulthard
Nickname: Fabs Wins: 5 Pole Positions: 6
Career Highlights: 2005 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Champion, 2004 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Rookie of the Year Race Engineer: Website:
Phil Keed www.fabiancoulthard.com
17 SCOTT PYE
Scott Pye
Date of Birth: 08/01/1990, Adelaide, SA Residence: Brisbane, QLD V8SC Starts: 105 Podiums: 1
@ScottPye19
/ScottPye19
Nickname: Scotty Wins: 0 Pole Positions: 0
Career Highlights: 2010 British Formula Ford Champion, 2nd 2012 Dunlop Series, 2012 Mike Kable Young Gun Award winner Race Engineer: Adam De Borre Website: www.scottpyeracing.com.au *All statistics are as at the start of the 2016 season
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LUCAS DUMBRELL MOTORSPORT I HOLDEN COMMODORE VF Team Owner: Lucas Dumbrell | Team Website: www.ldmotorsport.com.au /LDMotorsport
@LD_Motorsport
/LD_Motorsport
222 NICK PERCAT
Nick Percat
Date of Birth: 04/09/1988, Adelaide, SA Residence: Melbourne, VIC V8SC Starts: 79 Podiums: 3
@NickPercat
/NickPercat
Nickname: Perdog Wins: 1 Pole Positions: 0
Career Highlights: 2011 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2009 Australian Formula Ford Champion, 4th 2010/2012 Dunlop Series Race Engineer: Chris Stuckey Website: N/A
3 ANDRE HEIMGARTNER
/AHRacing
@ AndreHeimgartne
Date of Birth: 08/06/1995, Auckland, NZ Nickname: N/A Residence: Gold Coast, QLD Wins: 0 V8SC Starts: 31 Pole Positions: 0 Podiums: 0 Career Highlights: Two-time NZ Formula Ford Champion Race Engineer: N/A Website: www.andreheimgartner.com *All statistics are as at the start of the 2016 season
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EREBUS MOTORSPORT I HOLDEN COMMODORE VF Team Owner: Betty Klimenko | Team Website: www.erebusmotorsportv8.com /ErebusMotorsportV8
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9 DAVID REYNOLDS Date of Birth: Residence: V8SC Starts: Podiums:
David Reynolds
@DaffidReynolds
/DaffidReynolds
03/07/1985, Albury, NSW Nickname: Daffid Melbourne, VIC Wins: 3 200 Pole Positions: 7 11
Career Highlights: 2007 Porsche Carrera Cup Champion, 2004 Australian Formula Ford Champion, 2nd 2012 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, 1st 2013 Gold Coast 600 Race Engineer: Website:
Campbell Little www.davidreynolds.com.au
4 AAREN RUSSELL Date of Birth: Residence: V8SC Starts: Podiums:
22/08/1991, Newcastle, NSW Newcastle, NSW 2 0
Aaren Russell
@ AarenRussell
/AarenRussell
Nickname: N/A Wins: 0 Pole Positions: 0
Career Highlights: 7th 2014 Dunlop Series, 17th 2015 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Race Engineer: Website:
Mathew Nilsson N/A *All statistics are as at the start of the 2016 season
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VENUE
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Mar 3-6
Adelaide, SA
2
Apr 15-17
Phillip Island, VIC
3
May 6-8
Barbagallo, WA
4
Jul 8-10
Townsville, QLD
5
Sep 16-18
Sandown, VIC
6
Oct 6-9
Bathurst, NSW
7
Nov 25-27
Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
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VENUE
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Mar 3-5
Adelaide, SA
2
Mar 17-20
Albert Park, VIC
3
Apr 29-May 1
Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
4
Jun 17-19
Darwin, NT
5
Aug 26-28
Sydney, NSW
6
Sep 16-18
Sandown, VIC
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Oct 6-9
Bathurst, NSW
8
Oct 21-23
Gold Coast, QLD
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DATE
VENUE
1
Mar 3-6
Adelaide, SA
2
Apr 1-3
Symmons Plains, TAS
3
Apr 15-17
Phillip Island, VIC
4
Mary 20-22
Winton, VIC
5
Jul 8-10
Townsville, QLD
6
Oct 6-9
Bathurst, NSW
7
Oct 21-23
Gold Coast, QLD
TOURING CAR MASTERS RD
DATE
VENUE
1
Mar 3-6
Adelaide, SA
2
Apr 1-3
Sandown, VIC
3
May 20-22
Winton, VIC
4
Jun 17-19
Darwin, NT
5
Jul 22-24
Queensland Raceway, QLD
6
Sep 9-11
Phillip Island, VIC
7
Oct 6-9
Bathurst, NSW
8
Oct 29-30
Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
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AUSTRALIAN GT SPRINT SERIES RD
DATE
VENUE
1
Mar 3-6
Adelaide, SA
2
Mar 17-20
Albert Park, VIC
3
May 6-8
Barbagallo Raceway, WA
4
May 27-28
Phillip Island, VIC
5
Jul 8-10
Townsville, QLD
6
Nov 11-12
Highlands Park, NZ
AUSTRALIAN GT ENDURANCE SERIES RD
DATE
VENUE
1
May 29
Phillip Island, VIC
2
Aug 26-28
Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
3
Oct 28-30
Hampton Downs, NZ
4
Nov 13
Highlands Park, NZ
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VENUE
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Apr 1-3
Sandown Raceway, VIC
2
May 27-29
Phillip Island, VIC
3
June 10-12
Winton Raceway, VIC
4
July 1-3
Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
5
July 29-31
Queensland Raceway, QLD
6
Sep 9-11
Phillip Island, VIC
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AUSTRALIAN SUPERBIKES RD
DATE
VENUE
1
Feb 26-28
Phillip Island, VIC
2
Mar 25-27
Wakefield Park, NSW
3
Apr 16-17
Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
4
Apr 29-May 1
Winton Raceway, VIC
5
June 3-5
Barbagallo, WA
6
Jun 17-19
Morgan Park, QLD
AUSSIE RACING CARS RD
DATE
VENUE
1
Mar 3-6
Adelaide Clipsal 500, SA
2
Apr 15-17
Phillip Island, VIC
3
Jun 17-19
SkyCity Triple Crown, NT
4
Jul 22-24
Coates Hire Ipswich 400, QLD
5
Sep 16-18
Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
6
Oct 28-30
Hampton Downs, NZ
7
Nov 4-6
Pukekohe, NZ
TOYOTA 86 SERIES RD
DATE
VENUE
1
May 20-21
Winton, VIC
2
Aug 26-28
Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
3
Sep 16-18
Sandown, VIC
4
Oct 6-9
Bathurst, NSW
5
Nov 25-27
Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
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CAMS FORMULA 4 RD
DATE
VENUE
1
Apr 1-3
Symmons Plains, TAS
2
Apr 15-17
Phillip Island, VIC
3
Jul 1-3
Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
4
Jul 22-24
Queensland Raceway, QLD
5
Sep 16-18
Sandown Raceway, VIC
6
Oct 21-23
Castrol Gold Coast 600, QLD
7
Nov 11-12
Highlands Motorsport Park, NZ
NATIONAL FORMULA FORD RD
DATE
VENUE
1
Apr 1-3
Sandown Raceway, VIC
2
May 27-29
Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
3
Jul 29-31
Queensland Raceway, QLD
4
Aug 19-21
Wakefield Park Raceway, NSW
5
Sep 23-25
Winton Raceway, VIC
6
Nov 25-27
Phillip Island, VIC
AUSTRALIAN FORMULA 3
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DATE
VENUE
1
Apr 1-3
Sandown Raceway, VIC
2
May 27-29
Phillip Island, VIC
3
Jun 10-12
Winton Raceway, VIC
4
Jul 1-3
Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
5
Jul 29-31
Queensland Raceway, QLD
6
Sep 9-11
Phillip Island, VIC
7
Nov 11-13
Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
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DATE
VENUE
1
Apr 22-24
Quit Forest Rally, WA
2
May 27-29
National Capital Rally, ACT
3
Jun 17-19
International Rally of QLD, QLD
4
Sep 9-11
Scouts Rally, SA
5
Nov 17-20
Rally Australia Coffs Harbour, NSW
AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP RD
DATE
VENUE
1
Apr 8-10
Mildura, VIC
2
Jun 9-13
Finke Desert Race, NT
3
Jul 22-24
Waikerie, SA
SHANNONS NATIONALS RD
DATE
VENUE
1
Apr 1-3
Sandown Raceway, VIC
2
May 27-29
Phillip Island, VIC
3
Jun 10-12
Winton Raceway, VIC
4
Jul 1-3
Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
5
Jul 29-31
Queensland Raceway, QLD
6
Sep 9-11
Phillip Island, VIC
7
Nov 11-13
Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
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400 THUNDER DATE
VENUE
Jan 23-24
Calder Park Raceway, VIC
Feb 5-6
Perth Westernationals, WA
Feb 19-20
Perth West Coast Nitro, WA
Mar 5-6
Perth Nitro Max, WA
Mar 12-13
Calder Park Raceway, VIC
Mar 25-26
Santo’s Super 3 Willowbank, QLD
May 7-8
Sydney Nitro Champs, NSW
Jun 9-12
Winternationals, QLD
AUSTRALIAN KART CHAMPIONSHIP RD
DATE
VENUE
1
Feb 5-7
Lincoln County Raceway, NSW
2
Mar 25-27
Hume International Raceway, VIC
3
May 13-15
Monarto Karting Complex, SA
4
Jul 1-3
Ipswich, QLD
5
Sep 23-25
Port Melbourne Karting, VIC
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VENUE
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Jan 22-24
Melbourne, VIC
2
Feb 26-28
Warwick, QLD
3
Apr 15-17
Eastern Creek, NSW
4
Jun 3-5
Ipswich, QLD
5
Jul 15-17
Bolivar, SA
6
Aug 26-28
Puckapunyal, VIC
7
Sep 30-Oct 2
Grand Final - Dubbo, NSW
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VENUE
RD
DATE
VENUE
1
Mar 17-20
Australian Grand Prix
1
Mar 18-20
Grand Prix of Qatar
2
Apr 1-3
Bahrain Grand Prix
2
Apr 1-3
Grand Prix of Argentina
3
Apr 15-17
Chinese Grand Prix
3
Apr 8-10
Grand Prix of the Americas
4
May 30-May 1
Russian Grand Prix
4
Apr 22-24
Grand Prix of Spain
5
May 13-15
Spanish Grand Prix
5
May 6-8
Grand Prix of France
6
May 27-29
Monaco Grand Prix
6
May 20-22
Grand Prix of Italy
7
Jun 10-12
Canadian Grand Prix
7
Jun 3-5
Grand Prix of Catalunya
8
Jun 17-19
European Grand Prix
8
Jun 24-26
TT Assen, Netherlands
9
Jul 1-3
Austrian Grand Prix
9
Jul 15-17
Grand Prix of Germany
10
Jul 8-10
British Grand Prix
10
Aug 12-14
Grand Prix of Austria
11
Jul 22-24
Hungarian Grand Prix
11
Aug 19-21
Grand Prix of Czech Republic
12
Jul 29-31
German Grand Prix
12
Sep 2-4
Grand Prix of Great Britain
13
Aug 26-28
Belgian Grand Prix
13
Sep 9-11
Grand Prix of San Marino
14
Sep 2-4
Italian Grand Prix
14
Sep 23-25
Grand Prix of Aragon
15
Sep 16-18
Singapore Grand Prix
15
Oct 14-16
Grand Prix of Japan
16
Sep 30-Oct 2
Malaysian Grand Prix
16
Oct 21-23
Grand Prix of Australia
17
Oct 7-9
Japanese Grand Prix
17
Oct 28-30
Grand Prix of Malaysia
18
Oct 21-23
US Grand Prix
18
Nov 11-13
Grand Prix of Valencia
19
Oct 28-30
Mexican Grand Prix
20
Nov 11-13
Belgian Grand Prix
21
Nov 25-28
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
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DATE
VENUE
8
Jun 9-11
Texas Motor Speedway, TX
1
Mar 11-13
St Petersburg, FL
9
Jun 24-26
Road America, WI
2
Mar 31-Apr 2
Phoenix, AZ
10
Jul 8-10
Iowa Speedway, TX
3
Apr 15-17
Long beach, CA
11
Jul 15-17
Toronto, Canada
4
Apr 22-24
Barber Motorsports Park, AL
12
Jul 29-31
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, OH
5
May 12-14
Indianapolis Road Course, IN
13
Aug 19-21
Pocono, PA
6
May 27-29
Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IN
14
Sep 2-4
Boston, MA
7
Jun 3-5
Belle Isle, Detriot MI
15
Sep 16-18
Sonoma Raceway, CA
FIA WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP RD
DATE
VENUE
1
Jan 22-24
Rallye Monte Carlo
8
Jul 29-31
Rally Finland
2
Feb 12-14
Rally Sweden
9
Aug 19-21
Rally Germany
3
Mar 4-6
Rally Mexico
10
Sep 9-11
Rally China
4
Apr 22-24
Rally Argentina
11
Sep 28-Oct 2
Rally France
5
May 20-22
Rally Portugal
12
Oct 14-16
Rally Spain
6
Jun 10-12
Rally Italy
13
Oct 28-30
Rally Great Britain
7
Jul 1-3
Rally Poland
14
Nov 18-20
Rally Australia
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NASCAR SPRINT CUP RD
DATE
VENUE
1
Feb 20-21
Daytona 500, FL
2
Feb 27-28
Atlanta Motor Speedway, GA
3
Mar 5-6
Las Vegas Motor Speedway, NV
4
Mar 12-13
Phoenix Raceway, AZ
5
Mar 19-20
Auto Club Speedway, Fontana, CA
6
Apr 2-3
Martinsville Speedway, VA
7
Apr 8-9
Texas Motor Speedway, TX
8
Apr 16-17
Bristol Motor Speedway, TN
9
Apr 23-24
Richmond Raceway, VA
10
Apr 30-May 1
Talladega, AL
11
May 6-7
Kansas Speedway, KS
12
May 14-15
Dover International Speedway, DE
May 20-21
Charlotte All-Star Race, NC
13
May 28-29
Charlotte Motor Speedway, NC
14
Jun 4-5
Pocono Raceway, PA
15
Jul 11-12
Michigan Speedway, MI
16
Jun 25-26
Sonoma Raceway, CA
17
Jul 1-2
Daytona Speedway, FL
18
Jul 8-9
Kentucky Speedway, KY
19
Jul 18-19
New Hampshire Speedway, NH
20
Jul 23-24
Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IN
21
Jul 30-31
Pocono Raceway, PA
29
Oct 1-2
Dover International Speedway, DE
22
Aug 6-7
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