Doric Racer Perth 2014 by Mark Walker

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Issue #3 2014 >> Edition 42 >>Perth 400

>> FROSTY WINS FOR DORIC >> WILL GOING STRONG AT EREBUS >> CHAZ ON THE CHARGE >> JB HAS SALLY SINGING ++ MORE

WELCOME I would like to officially welcome you to our Doric corporate suite for what should be a spectacular weekend of racing. It’s great to have Will Davison on board once again as our Doric brand ambassador, especially as he takes on his new role at Erebus Motorsport, behind the wheel of the AMG Mercedes V8 Supercar. With Will vacating the FPR number six Falcon seat, we welcome Chaz Mostert to the Doric Racing family. Chaz has a bright future ahead of him, and after a stellar rookie season, looks set for big things now he is in the factory fold. Our Doric Racing family had a brilliant run in 2013 with all bar one of our sponsored teams and drivers taking victories, so let’s hope that continues this year. Doric is proud of our various associations in motorsport, with the 2014 season marking Doric’s tenth straight year delivering money can’t buy experiences for our valued clients & staff. Our sponsorships have taken our brand exposure to a new level & helped raise the professionalism & image of the Doric brand. Drivers Will Davison, Mark Winterbottom and Chaz Mostert are great ambassadors and we are proud to be associated with such a professional and front running team. We have received some fantastic coverage from the Doric logos placed on the inside of the car as well as on Will’s racing suit and helmet, and we hope that continues again this year. Our longest running ambassador is motorsport legend John Bowe. JB drove for PCR in his final season on the V8 Supercar circuit in 2007 & we have supported JB in his current venture in the Touring Car Masters series driving ‘Mustang Sally’. JB is entertaining, engaging & a legend who continues to deliver value for the Doric business. Motorsport is competitive, exciting, passionate & innovative, we at Doric stand for all those values, and as the slogan says, Doric are the Innovators. We hope you enjoy your day at the race track with Doric; it is a pleasure to host you in our private suite. I look forward to speaking with you here at track and moving forward in business together.

NIGEL LONG General Manager, Doric Products

DS1177 CHAINWINDER

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Chainwinder footprint and hole pitching similar to existing industry standards. 20 year corrosion warranty on body and base. Product exceeds AS2331.3.1 720 hour Neutral Salt Spray Test. Revised tolerance zinc passivated chain for smooth operation and increased weight capacity. Inbuilt Restriction Switch to easily restrict chain extension. Revised gear ratio reduces winding to only 16 turns.

DN400 CHAINWINDER

Suitable for Commercial and/or Residential applications • Tested and surpassed Neutral Salt Spray Testing in accordance with AS2331.3.1 • Supplied with stainless steel chain as standard • Screw fixings are standard • Available with either “pin or disc” cylinder locking mechanism • Innovative “Chain Release” system to assist in installation and aid window cleaning obstacles • Smooth, effortless operation and control for large awning openings

DS3130 TIMBARRA The Timbarra is the first non-handed twin actuator system to be offered in the Australian market. The 316 Grade Sintered Stainless Steel tongues and 6 point keeper fixing ensure security and peace of mind for the end user. • Utilizes industry standard C4 pin cylinder system and can be keyed alike to existing entrance doors. • Incorporates an anti-crash feature to avoid damage to hook tongues. • Suitable for use on Residential, Commercial and Architectural applications

DS2210 SLIDING SECURITY LOCK

DS1250 BI-FOLD

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The Doric DS1250 Twin Point Bi Fold lock is suitable for use on hinged & bi fold aluminium doors and windows.

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Suits either Left or Right hand sliding doors Parrot beak deadlock Key deadlock from both sides Self latching Inside snib Key overrides snib operation Accepts Doric Euro profile lazy cam cylinder locks Can only be key locked or snibbed when fully latched with striker Optional Multi Point kits available Zinc diecast furniture and locking mechanisms Tested & exceeds Australian and New Zealand AS4145 standards

Ease of adjustment with Stainless Steel D shaped tips threaded internally allowing for simple adjustment of rod tip extension into the head and sill.

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Managing Editor- Tom Arciuli Doric Marketing & Sponsorship Manager 0449 904 870 tom@doric.com.au Racer Production Media & Communication Services www.mediacomservices.com.au Design- Mark Walker Words- Ashleigh Maxwell

THREE WIDE ON THE RACEWAY AT PUKEKOHE>>

>> Will Davison- coming on strong for Erebus

>> Barbagallo Raceway Preview

>> Mark Winterbottomwins & leads championship

>> Racer Rewind- look back to Perth 2013

>> Chaz Mostert- first podiums for FPR

>> Pointscore Update- after event NZ

>> John Bowe- Mustang Sally still singing

>> V8 Supercar Championship Calendar

>> Doric Racing Decadelook back to 2008

>> Weekend Schedule

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WILL DAVISON & EREBUS MOTORSPORT ARE MOVING UP THE LEADERBOARD IN 2014 >>

Doric Ambassador Will Davison is going full steam ahead in the 2014 V8 Supercar Championship, continuing his strong run of form at the last round in New Zealand and climbing into the top ten standings. Yet another strong performance, inbcluding two top ten finishes, at Pukekohe last month with Erebus Motorsport, is further evidence that Davison is well on his way to success at his new team. Focusing on making the most of every opportunity on track, Davison is confident his team will soon be a force to be reckoned with. “Developing a car isn’t easy. I never expected it to be easy and in my short time at Erebus, I’ve learned it’s a lot of trial and error. So when everything clicks into place and you can give it a red hot go, gee it feels good!” “That’s what happened on Sunday at Pukekohe. We really maximised the car in every way we could. We had the perfect mix of speed and consistency and ended up finishing 7th in that final race. It was just really rewarding, to be honest. “We’re pushing every minute of every day to make our cars faster and stronger and more consistent. And I know from races like that one on Sunday that we’re edging closer and closer.”

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Will Davison

Doric Ambassador since 2010 Driver - #9 Erebus Motorsport V8 LAST EVENT RESULT - NEW ZEALAND Qual 5 Race 5 Qual 16 Race 18 Qual 24 Race 18 Qual 16 Race 7 WILL IN 2014 Current championship position – 10th – 369 points from leader Best qualifying result – 4th @ Symmons Plains Best race result – 4th @ Symmons Plains 2013 PERTH RESULT Best of 4th WE ARE WITH WILL! ARE YOU? Twitter – @will_davison Facebook – facebook.com/willdavisonofficial Instagram - @willdavison9 SUPPORT TEAM DORIC! Twitter - @doricracing Facebook – facebook.com/doricracing

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WINS Mark Winterbottom

Doric have sponsored FPR since 2010 Driver - #5 Pepsi Max FPR Ford LAST EVENT RESULT - NEW ZEALAND Qual 10 Race 13 Qual 2 Race 1 Qual 3 Race 2 Qual 4 Race 1 FROSTY IN 2014 Current championship position – 1st – 107 points from 2nd Best qualifying result – 2nd @ Winton/New Zealand Best race result – 1st @ Winton/New Zealand 2013 PERTH RESULT Best of 3rd FOLLOW FROSTY! Twitter – @mwinterbottom Facebook – facebook.com/Mark-Winterbottom/ Instagram - @markjwinterbottom SUPPORT TEAM DORIC! Twitter - @doricracing Facebook – facebook.com/doricracing Instagram – @doricracing

a JASON RICHARD TROPHY a CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD a BRING ON BARBAGALLO! >>

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Mark Winterbottom has been a standout this year. More podium finishes than anyone else on the grid and with just two results outside the top ten, it’s little wonder the Ford Performance racer is leading the championship. Frosty took the lead in the series at the last round at Pukekohe, New Zealand, with a truly dominant performance. Not only did Winterbottom steal the lead in the points, but carved an impressive gap over the next best placed driver. Collecting his third race win for the season at Pukekohe, Winterbottom also netted the perpetual Jason Richards Trophy and a record-breaking 52nd win for the FG Falcon. “to see the massive crowd supporting us all weekend and to claim two wins and the points lead is all we could’ve asked for. We are all very proud of what we’ve achieved and will use this momentum to drive us all to perform at the highest level” “There is a long way to go in the year but I am happiest leading the points so we plan to stay where we are.” Things are looking good for Winterbottom as the V8 Supercars head into Perth this weekend. The 32-yearold’s 2014 finishing average is an impressive two places higher than the next best driver and last year’s Perth event proved a solid outing for Winterbottom, taking two podium finishes across the weekend.

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THE LAST EVENT IN NEW ZEALAND WAS A RED LETTER ONE FOR CHAZ MOSTERT>>

Chaz Mostert

Doric have sponsored FPR since 2010 Driver - #6 Pepsi Max FPR Ford LAST EVENT RESULT - NEW ZEALAND Qual 21 Race 21 Qual 3 Race 3 Qual 23 Race 16 Qual 5 Race 3 CHAZ IN 2014 Current championship position – 15th – 414 points from leader Best qualifying result – 3rd @ New Zealand Best race result – 3rd @ New Zealand 2013 PERTH RESULT Best of 10th CHEER ON CHAZ! Twitter – @chazmozzie Facebook – facebook.com/chazmostertFPR Instagram - @chazmozzie SUPPORT TEAM DORIC! Twitter - @doricracing Facebook – facebook.com/doricracing Instagram – @doricracing

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It’s all coming up for Chaz Mostert. The young gun had big shoes to fill this year, stepping into the factory Ford team to drive alongside Mark Winterbottom at Ford Performance Racing. And after a rocky start to the season, it looks like he’s really hitting his straps. The 22-year-old had a breakthrough round with his new team at Pukekohe last month, scoring two podium finishes. The stellar results propelled the young star to up to 15th in the Championship. Mostert says the success at New Zealand has come as a relief for himself and the team. “It is fantastic to be on the podium with a guy like Frosty and Scott McLaughlin who I’ve been battling

with in the junior ranks for many years,” he said following Sunday’s race at Pukekohe. “I am not looking at our points but we’ve had a great weekend and I am relieved to have some results which show the potential of what we can do. I’ve doubled my podium tally this weekend so it’s been great.” Last year’s Perth round marked Mostert’s debut in the V8 Supercar Championship. Mostert proved he was ready for the challenge, picking up a top ten finish with Dick Johnson Racing at the Barbagallo circuit. He will no doubt be looking to recreate that feeling with another strong performance this weekend.

12 >> Doric Racer >> Clipsal 500 2014 Australian Touring Car legend John Bowe is back to his old tricks. In the two rounds of the Touring Car Masters series this year, Bowe has accrued two pole positions, five podium places, one race win, as well as two lap records. Piloting his 1969 Ford Mustang, Nicknamed ‘Mustang Sally’, Bowe has moved early to stamp his authority on the 2014 championship and reignited the long-standing rivalry with fellow TCM front-runner Jim Richards. At the last round at Winton Motor Raceway in Victoria, the Doric Ambassador put on a dominant performance early on, breaking his own lap record by half a second, before collecting his first race win for the season over

two seconds clear of his closest rival. He set the fastest lap in all three races at Winton and tied for the round win. Unfortunately it’s a long wait for Bowe and his followers until the next round of the series, scheduled for 20-22 June at Darwin’s Hidden Valley circuit. Last year’s round at the Top End was a good one for Bowe, who took a clean sweep of all three races at the track. “We’ve had a great start to the year and I can’t wait to get to Darwin to keep the momentum going.” “We were very fast there last year, so hopefully we can have some more success!”

JB RETURNS TO THE WHEEL OF MUSTANG SALLY FOR ANOTHER TILT AT THE TOURING CAR MASTERS TITLE IN 2014 >>

SALLY SINGS

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John Bowe

Doric Ambassador since 2007 Driver - #18 TCM Driver (Mustang Sally) LAST EVENT RESULT - WINTON Qual 1 Race 1 Race 2 Race 5 JB IN 2014 Current championship position – 1st + 28 points from 2nd Best qualifying result – 1st @ Adelaide/Winton Best race result – 1st @ Winton JOIN JB’S ARMY! Facebook – facebook.com/pages/JohnBowe/222899777735560 SUPPORT TEAM DORIC! Twitter - @DoricRacing Facebook – facebook.com/doricracing Instagram – @doricracing

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2008 marked the fourth year of Doric’s backing of Paul Cruickshank Racing (PCR). The team had inked a deal with John Bowe that would see the touring car legend spend his final year in V8 Supercars with PCR in 2007. So there were big shoes to fill the following year. Enter rising star Fabian Coulthard. The team acquired Craig Lowndes’ 888 car from the previous season and along with the Kiwi hotshot, established themselves as the number one privateer team on the V8 Supercar grid. Coulthard proved immediately he was ready to mix it with some serious contenders, finishing consistently in the top half of the field. Scoring 14 top ten finishes throughout the season, Coulthard and PCR ended the season in 13th place in the Championship. It was the most successful season PCR had put together in the main game. As one of only a handful of single car teams left in pitlane at the time, PCR continued to punch above its weight, with the highlight a fifth overall for the New Zealand round. Another highlight was the team’s efforts at the Bathurst 1000. After qualifying an impressive ninth place, the team looked set to take sixth place in the race before Coulthard was forced to pit for fuel on the final lap, dropping the #111 entry to 10th. Nonetheless the result was a best for the team at Mount Panorama.

DORIC RACER FABIAN COULTHARD IN 2008 >>

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‘05 >> PHILLIP SCIFLEET, DVS ‘06 >> MARCUS MARSHALL, V8SC ‘07 >> JOHN BOWE, V8SC ‘09 >> FABIAN COULTHARD, V8SC

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‘10 >> JAMES MOFFAT, V8SC ‘11 >> JAMIE STAUFFER, ASBK ‘12 >> WILL DAVISON, V8SC ‘13 >> JOHN BOWE, TCM

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Things are certainly looking up for the Doric racers. With three wins, nine podiums and 23 top ten finishes between them, Mark Winterbottom, Chaz Mostert and Will Davison will be strolling into the next round with confidence. All three racers are coming off the back of a solid outing at New Zealand. But now, over 5000km away from the scene of the last event at Pukekohe, on the far west coast of Australia, they will need to have their wits about them. 2014 has already proved to be one of the most competitive fields in recent history with the grid often separated by tiny margins and eight different drivers taking race wins so far this year. Reigning champions Triple Eight Racing will be eager to make a triumphant return to the winnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s circle, while Kiwi racers Scott McLaughlin, Shane Van Gisbergen and Fabian Coulthard are all on form for success at Perth this weekend. The tricky Barbagallo circuit has proven fruitful for Doric racers in the past, with Will Davison and Mark Winterbottom having won six races at the Western Australian track over the last four years. But the tight 2.42km race track is not an easy one master, with a tricky surface and wind-swept sand causing havoc, while passing opportunities are hard to come by.

PERTH PREVIEW

Race length-2x 100km legs, 1x 200km leg. 2.411km circuit First race- 1969, at Waneroo Park as it was then known There have been 36 previous visits by the ATCC/V8 Supercars to Barbagallo Raceway

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RACER REWIND << BARBAGALLO RACEWAY HAS BEEN A HAPPY HUNTING GROUND FOR DORIC RACING IN RECENT YEARS, 2013 WAS NO EXCEPTION

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Records were smashed and title hopes dashed at the fourth round of the 2013 V8 Supercar Championship at Barbagallo Raceway, Perth. Off the back of a strong round at New Zealand, Doric racer Will Davison was leading the standings heading into the Perth event. However rivals Triple Eight Racing bounced back with a clean sweep of the round and reigning champion Jamie Whincup taking back the championship lead. The title fight was hotting up, but it was Craig Lowndes who stole the spotlight, breaking the all-time win record with his 91st career victory. Davison’s title hopes took a big hit with a puncture in the first race relegating him to 14th place. But he fought back in the next two races

to take a fourth and fifth. Davison’s Ford Performance Racing teammate Mark Winterbottom played it cool with two podium finishes in the first two races, showing off his Falcon’s superb tyre life. But disaster struck in the final race, as Winterbottom dropped as low as 21st thanks to a bungled pit stop. He recovered with a storming drive to 12th place. The Perth round also marked the V8 Supercar Championship debut for Chaz Mostert, who last year raced for Dick Johnson Racing. The young gun ran in the top half of the field all weekend and impressed with a top ten finish on Sunday’s race.

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01. 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08. 09. 10

Mark Winterbottom Craig Lowndes Fabian Coulthard James Courtney Shane van Gisbergen Jamie Whincup Scott McLaughlin Jason Bright David Reynolds Will Davison

941 834 824 781 777 775 651 592 592 572

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1. John Bowe 2. Eddie Abelnica 3. Jim Richards

336 320 312

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Date, Event, Location Feb 15, sydney.com V8 Supercars Test Day, Sydney Motorsport Park Feb 27-Mar 2, Clipsal 500 Adelaide, Adelaide Street Circuit + TCM Mar 13-16, 2014 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, Albert Park Mar 28-30, Tasmania 400, Symmons Plains Raceway Apr 4-6, Winton 400, Winton Motor Raceway + TCM April 25-27, ITM 500 Auckland, Pukekohe Park Raceway May 16-18, Perth 400, Barbagallo Raceway June 20-22, SKYCITY Triple Crown Darwin 400, Hidden Valley Raceway+ TCM July 4-6, Townsville 500, Reid Park Aug 1-3, Coates Hire Ipswich 400, Queensland Raceway Aug 22-24, Sydney Motorsport Park 400, Sydney Motorsport Park + TCM Sept 12-14, Wilson Security Sandown 500, Sandown Raceway + TCM Oct 9-12, Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, Mount Panorama + TCM Oct 24-26, ARMOR ALL Gold Coast 600, Surfers Paradise Nov 14-16, Phillip Island 400, Phillip Island Circuit + TCM Dec 5-7, Sydney 500, Sydney Olympic Park

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2014 CALENDAR

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