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BIG WINNERS IN NATIONALS SYDNEY OPENER
THERE were plenty of big winners at the opening Shannons Australian Motor Racing Nationals at Sydney Motorsport Park, in March. Words: Richard Craill IMAGE: Nathan Wong
Tony Ricciardello opened his Kerrick Sports Sedan series title
British-born but Victorian-based Tabinor, last year’s Saloon Car series
attack in style with a round win and victory in the Des Wall Trophy Race,
winner, won all three races in the six-cylinder Holden-versus-Ford series
whilst there were wild scenes in the final Kumho V8 Touring Car series
to kick off his title defence in style, driving a Holden Commodore.
race of the weekend – Shae Davis carving his way through the pack to bounce back from a drive-through penalty yesterday to take the win. Neale Muston won the Radical Australia Cup round to continue his clean sweep of race wins – dating back to the start of 2012 – at his
Tabinor’s performance this weekend was complete – taking pole position and three victories in his VT Commodore to lead the Dial Before You Dig Saloon Car series after round one. Gavin Ross was
home circuit whilst Simon Tabinor opened his Saloon Car title defence
second in all three races and for the round, whilst Kane Baxter-Smith
in style with a round win.
completed the top three.
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THIS MONTH IN
SOCIAL MEDIA THE Shannons Nationals Facebook page has been busy this past month – especially thanks to the heroics of Kumho V8 Touring Car ace Jim Pollicina. The Holden driver made a stunning start in the opening race of the weekend at Justin Garioch won the opening round of the Kumho Tyres Australian V8 Touring Car
Sydney Motorsport Park and fortunately the
Series, though it took some post-round stewards intervention to do it.
series filmed it from the big grandstand – and it
Having won the opener on Saturday, the Makay-based driver was in the box seat to win
went viral, quickly!
the round in Sunday’s final race before wild scenes following a safety car intervention caused mayhem. A big dive by Morgan Haber into turn six on the last lap saw contact with Terry Wyhoon and Garioch, the winner of the first two races, coming off second best and – at the time – out of the round winning position. Haber was penalised post-race for an earlier incident with Nathan Assalit - the penalty elevating Garioch one position up the final race order and back into the winning position he arguably deserved after dominating the opening two races of the round. Shae Davies came from fifth on the grid to win the third race – in his first V8 round – and scored second overall for the weekend, but will actually lead the series going into round two following a 10-point penalty handed to Garioch post round. Tony Ricciardello was forced to work for his trophy in round one of the Kerrick Sports Sedan Series today, though he was able to win all three races. Closest rivals Darren Hossack and Kerry Baily had mixed weekends, Hossack failing to finish race two after his car stopped at the final turn mid way though the 10-lap affair. He recovered for the third race and charged his way through the field to be racing Ricciardello for the race lead in the feature before spinning off the circuit at speed at turn one, making contact with the tyre barriers in the process. Hossack was uninjured but will trail his longstanding series rival by a hefty margin going into the second round at Mallala. The third and final race of the weekend was run in memory of Des Wall, the Kerrick Sports Sedan series confirming today that the final race of the first round each season will be run in Wall’s honour. Neale Muston continued his winning ways in the Radical Australia Cup, taking the second 50-minute race of the weekend ahead of Ash Samadi and Richard Kimber, having won the first on Saturday afternoon. Simon Haggarty won the SR3 class ahead of Liam Talbot and Greg Smith.
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CRAILLSY’S SOAPBOX Words: RICHARD CRAILL
A WHILE AGO now a certain major Australian series issued a mandate
culminated in something that gained NASCAR more airtime around
that its winning drivers could no longer exuberantly showcase their joy
the world than the similarly exciting championship battle that was won
at winning races by doing what many refer to as a post-race ‘skid’.
by Brad Kesolowski.
In its aftermath, the ‘banning of the burnout’ by V8 Supercars became
At Phoenix, the pair collided and we were treated to two minutes
one of the most hotly discussed topics within the industry. Some agreed,
of brilliant television of Bowyer charging down the garages to give
emphasising that these drivers, as role models to our youth, needed to
Gordon a piece of his mind. That his crew followed and a 20-person
exercise caution in doing burnouts as to not unduly influence our youth
all-in melee ensured added to the vision. It was beamed around the
in doing the same on the roads.
world and TV stations that had never shown a spot of NASCAR all of a
Oh, please. I was the biggest fan of Peter Brock growing up yet not
sudden picked up on it.
once in my life have I ever gone into a shop with the intent of buying a
Now, NASCAR fined everyone involved and put people on probation
packet of Marlboro’s because they were his major sponsor.
and wrapped them over the kuckles and, publically, said all the right
It’s the same as Shane van Gisbergen smoking some Dunlops post-
things. But I reckon internally, they were slapping themselves on the
race. 99% of people watching it will say ‘oh look, there’s a young driver
back.
celebrating’. The 1% who go ‘Oh look, something I can do on the
Heck, NASCAR was made on the basis of a brawl. As the first ever
streets’ are idiots, will be caught by the constabulary and deserve to
nationally televised NASCAR race, the 1979 Daytona 500 already
have their cars crushed. I just don’t believe it translates like the political-
had plenty going for it but when leaders Donnie Allison and Cale
correctness Nazi’s think it does.
Yarborough collided several times on the final lap before stopping at
Motorsport is, at its very core, a passionate sport. How can it not be,
turn three, it got better.
when people invest their heart, soul and countless thousands of dollars
The pair argued, were joined by Donnie’s brother – Bobbie – in a full on
into it day in and day out?
punch on as a captivated nation – much of the West Coast of it snowed
So why on earth do particular elements of the sport, and even the
in with nothing else to do – watched on.
media, try to stop the sport showing of its passionate foundations?
It was a turning point for NASCAR, a sport built on pure, raw, emotion
So while the V8’s reversed their call on the burnouts – allowing us, the
spilling over and being settled in the most basic way.
fans, to enjoy some more excellent car control by van Gisbergen and
What the sport needs is more of Greg Murphy yelling at Marcos
Craig Lowndes, in particular – the sport (and not just the V8’s) continues
Ambrose, their two cars torn to shreds at the Cutting. It needs more of
to shy away from letting people say and do what they really think.
Mark Skaife on the side of the track gesticulating at Russell Ingall after
Let me stress, I’m not an advocate for a full on footy-style fist-fight, but
being served out of a key race.
let’s have at least a shred of emotion.
The various football codes have this kind of thing week in, week out,
NASCAR, I reckon, have the balance about right. The Clint Bowyer-
and it doesn’t hurt their image. It’s time for motorsport to embrace the
versus-Jeff Gordon feud of last year in particular, was superb, and it
passion that is the absolute foundation of everything we do within it. thenationals.com.au | 7
THE TOP FIVE
CAR RACING SONGS LET’S BE HONEST – Motor Sport has been one of the hardest disciplines to transfer from reality into pop culture. A majority of serious, drama-oriented movies made about the sport (save for the ridiculously brilliant Days of Thunder) are rubbish whilst Driven set the entire genre back a decade. That film should be banned. And then there’s music – or funnily enough, a lack thereof. It’s funny, you know. Music is generally created out of emotions, out of feelings, thoughts or comment on a situation. Motorsport offers a rich tapestry of all three and more – and yet, not many have chosen to embrace it as a writing subject. Except for a brave few, that is. We’ve gone through our record library (and some really were on the big, black, vinyl CD’s) and dug out the top five songs about car racing that we can think of. If you can think of any more, get on to our facebook page and let us know – and we’ll publish them in Issue 3! Words: Richard Craill
Michael Andretti racing his Newman / Hass IndyCar in 1994 – the season that forms the basis of Speedway at Nazareth, by Mark Knopfler. Photo via Flickr (user: Stupix).
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1. MARK KNOPFLER – Speedway at Nazareth
(Sailing to Philadelphia, 2000).
Metallica lead singer James Heitfeld’s vocals about driving are appropriate – the man is a noted hot-rodder and fan of all things with petrol. Fuel is your typical Metallica Song. Hard, fast, loud and irrepressibly catchy. Fuel is like a pop
No song about motorsport encapsulates the feeling and
song after three bottles of scotch.. which is appropriate, if
emotion behind the sport better than this. Composed and
you know the history of Metal’s most famous group.
performed by former Dire Straits lead singer and guitarist Mark Knopfler, Speedway is a brilliant tribute IndyCar
Fuel has become a defacto anthem for motorsport and, in
racing from his 2000 solo work, Sailing to Philadelphia.
particular, the motorsport video montage. Everyone from
Knopfler was reportedly friendly with Swedish racer,
used it as the intro song of their NASCAR coverage for
Stefan Johansson, who was racing in CART IndyCar racing at the time – a relationship that apparently inspired this
the BBC to NBC has used it and, in fact, NBC and TNT several seasons.
song that features a thumping bass riff and Knopfler’s
Give Me Fuel. Give me Fire. This is a racing song if there
signature finger-picking and sublime guitar style.
ever was one.
The song charts the story of a desperate racer, trying to before succeeding at the circuit made most famous as
4. ROBBIE WILLIAMS Supreme
the home-town track of the Andretti family – Nazareth
Speedway. Though a work of fiction, the song roughly
Speaking of Jackie Stewart, the three-time world
ply his trade and coming up short at tracks across America
charts the 1994 CART season. As well as featuring Knopfler’s virtuoso guitar work, Speedway features incredibly telling lyrics – such as this wonderful piece about a certain race in the Month of May: “Well the Brickyard’s there to crucify anyone who will not learn; I climbed a mountain to qualify I went flat through the turns; But I was down in the might-havebeens and an old pal good as died; And I sat down in Gasoline Alley and I cried” It’s wonderful and, in our opinion, the best song ever written about the sport.
(Sing When you’re Winning – 2000)
champion is a feature of Robbie William’s hit from the year 2000, Supreme. Thought the song itself has no real relevance to motorsport, the video clip alone gets it on our list. It’s a wonderful extrapolation of Robbie digitally inserted into period 1970 Formula One world Championship vision playing a character called Bob Williams – and battling for that year’s title with Stewart. It’s brilliantly shot, brilliantly produced and in five minutes successfully narrates a full world championship battle to its – rather humorous – conclusion.
2. GEORGE HARRISON – Faster
The fact that one of the world’s biggest pop stars chose
biggest ever album is a pretty good vote of confidence in
(George Harrison, 1979)
THE Guitar-playing Beatle was a noted car nut and a regular attendee at Formula One races throughout his life, as well as an accomplished driver and car enthusiast.
to include classic Formula One on a hit song from his the sport – old or new!
5. DIRT TRACK COWBOYS
Faster, was written by Harrison in 1977-8 after spending a
year off attending Formula One races. Featuring sound
Okay, non-country fans will have a crack at us for this but
effects recorded at the British Grand Prix, the song
you can’t deny that Adam Brand is one heck of a high-
never directly references the sport – though is clearly a
profile advocate for motorsport.
tribute to it. Of note is the video clip of the song – filled with racing clips interspersed with shots of Harrison in the back of a taxi singing and playing the song. The Taxi Driver? That would be Jackie Stewart, three-time world champion.
3. METALLICA – Fuel
(ReLoad, 1998)
(Adam Brand, 1998)
The multiple golden-guitar winning artists’ hit Dirt Track Cowboys has become a speedway anthem over the summer months and perfectly encapsulates the whole speedway landscape – the mud, the stars and the action. The fact that the voice of Speedway, Wade Aunger, makes an appearance mid-song calling the action and the big names in his typical, excitable style only validates this song as the official anthem of Speedway. And you can’t knock Brand for not knowing the sport; he spent several
“Ooh, I burn, Fuel is pumping engines,
season in the V8 Utes racing wheel to wheel with the best
Burning hard, loose and clean; And I burn,
in the series.
Churning my direction, Quench my thirst with gasoline”
You might not like Country Music – but there’s no hating the enthusiasm of Brandy and his love of the sport. thenationals.com.au | 9
Second BIG Chance WORDS / INTERVIEW: Richard Craill IMAGES: Mattspeakman.com / Porsche Cars Australia
AT AGE 26 and with a professional contract to ride racing bikes in his
the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia series – a one-make Porsche
back pocket, Matt Speakman should have been on top of the world.
championship that is renowned for being highly competitive and not
Except he wasn’t. Instead, he was in hospital being told by doctors that
for the faint-hearted.
he would never walk again after being hit by a drunk driver whilst riding
Except Matt is very much competitive. And faint-hearted doesn’t seem
his motorcycle on the road in March, 1993.
to be in his vocabulary.
A serious spinal cord injury resulted in paraplegia, a life confined to a
Speakman will race a hand-controlled Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Car this
wheelchair and dreams of a racing career on the backburner.
season for the experienced Queensland-based McElrea Racing team
Except now he’s ready to make a comeback to the sport he loves. After
this year, as part of a wider program that created an entirely new
years of waiting, negotiations and tests to obtain a racing licence and a
organisation: No Second Chances, dedicated to raising awareness
search for the right people to work with, Speakman will this year race in
about youth violence and drunk driving amongst Australia’s youth.
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Speakman has his second chance and as such, a fascinating journey awaits this exceedingly driven individual.
searching I saw what I was doing it most definitely helped. We’ve actually spent a lot of time looking at his in car, especially when
The Racing Magazine: One of the most remarkable things I’ve ever
he went into the BMW in the touring Car series to see what we could
seen in Motorsport is Alex Zanardi’s return to the cockpit after losing
pinch ideas-wise about the setup of the car as wel.
his legs in his CART crash in Germany years ago. His story has been pretty well documented – is it an inspiration to what you are trying
TRM: I imagine that this has been something of a voyage to get to
to achieve this year?
this point – is where you are at now the realisation of a dream?
Matt Speakman: Most definitely. To find out that there are other people
MS: Most definitely and it’s been a huge journey. I first started applying
out there in my situation and not only competing, but competing
to CAMS for a circuit licence way back in 1994 after I completed the
successfully was a huge inspiration. I’d been racing for a few years
Sydney Hobart yacht race with a full disabled crew and at the time they
before someone brought Zanardi to my attention and when I did some
were less than enthusiastic about me having a circuit racing licence, in thenationals.com.au | 11
fact, in three years of campaigning CAMS and ringing back, ringing
I took the old rally car I raced in 1998 and converted that into an
back and ringing back just to get some kind of licence – finally they said
improved production car and raced in the Queensland improved
‘you can have a hillclimb, super sprint or rally licence – so there was only
production car championship and dominated my class – pole at every
one car at a time, to give me time to get out of the car if I needed too.
round and won the championship at every round.
On the day I had the accident I had signed a contract to race a 600
With those results in hand I then turned to Porsche and applied at
Supersport championship in 1993, so I had a big desire to get back as
the Porsche driving school first to see if they would accommodate
much of my life as I could and get back to national level motorsport,
me by putting some driving aids and hand controls on one of their
so I jumped straight into the Rally Cars and went into the NSW series.
school cars. They got me to speak to Tomas Mezera and Tomas was
After 5 or 6 rally’s I did fairly well, got third in class and jumped straight into the national series in a group A EVO lancer. Unfortunately I had the driving talent, and was doing top 10 stage times, but didn’t have the backup or team behind me. It was just a group of mates trying to do a backyard operation and that ended up
very enthusiastic about the whole program, put me in touch with Andy McElrea. I got a call from him the next day and he was really keen and we’ve been going strong ever since.
ending up in tears with a huge crash coming back from Perth, trying to
TRM: Andy’s team is not only very experienced but also very
rush the car back to try and get it all sorted out.
professional.. That has got to be an asset to have in your corner when
TRM; So there was some time between that and the moves that has you at this point, about to race Porsche’s... MS: This time around it was 2009 that I went back into Motorsport again, and I made a decision again that I wouldn’t go out and try to
it comes to the process of putting all this together. MS: It’s been a huge advantage to me being able to travel with the N2C crew to the major Carrera Cup events. It gives me a great insight into how everything runs, what it’s like being at those events and being
compete in a national series straight up – and that I would go back to
around Luffy, Patrizi and those guys and getting information on driving,
grass roots initially thanks to the mistake I made in ’99.
and to the whole McElrea team and the professionalism that they bring
I went right back to Kanahcross and made myself a promise that I
to it just helps me move forward in leaps and bounds.
wouldn’t step up a class until I had won the class I was in. I went into
I can see myself spending three to four years on my own trying to get
Kanahcross and won 15 events from 15 starts and it was at that point
to the same point I am now.
where I went back to CAMS and said ‘look, is there any chance of a
TRM: Do you expect to be competitive from the outset?
circuit racing licence, is there a chance we could reassess the situation?’. This time around CAMS were quite accommodating. They set me up with a few tests, extra medical evaluations and an observed test at a kanahcross event and also some emergency evacuation tests all of which I passed with flying colours. I got my circuit racing licence at the end of 2010 and then immediately lost a year in 2011 waiting for people to call me back.
MS: I’ve got to get my head around the Porsche a little bit more... Just getting the race lines. Last year in my little Celica – it was just a little 1600 with a three-speed auto so the big thing for me was about keeping as much mid-corner speed up as I could and take wide, sweeping lines. I didn’t have a lot of power to get out of the corners so I had to keep the speed up. I’m going in very confident. The hand control system they’ve given
TRM: Waiting for people to call you back?
me has put me on a level playing field with everybody else. I’m a very
MS: No one really believed what I was trying to achieve or that I could
competitive driver and I like to drive fast so I’m going in with a lot of
be competitive.
confidence that I’ll be somewhere in the front.
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No Second Chances “
The campaign combines the work of the Matthew Stanley Foundation – long supported by McElrea Racing – and team newcomer Matt Speakman, who was paralysed from the waist down after being crashed into by a drunk driver 20 years ago. Speakman, Paul Stanley – the father of Matthew, who was tragically killed in an act of street violence – and McElrea drivers including Luff have embarked on a campaign of public speaking events this year to get their cause out and about. “We have spoken to a high-end private School in Adelaide before Clipsal, a Community Collage which looks after troubled and homeless youths in Melbourne before the Grand Prix and all of the junior AFL clubs in and around the Gold Coast and the reaction has been extraordinary,” McElrea says.
No second chance was an idea of mine to combine the efforts we were already making to make a difference in kids lives.”
“We are making a combined effort to get this message out to these kids. The center-point of the whole program is that once these kids
So says McElrea Racing’s Andy McElrea on his brilliant ‘No Second
have got this message from Paul, Matt and Luffy, the race cars are an
Chance’ campaign that this year has become a travelling road show of
opportunity to remind them and keep dragging them back to our
inspiration for Australia’s youth.
social media portals and keep coming back to it.
Proudly adorning the sides of Warren Luff’s McElrea Racing Porsche
“We plan to have a lot more cars with N2C signage with them – with
Carrera Cup entry, N2C is a Youth Safety Campaign that has the
Matt being the next cab of the ranks – this program has a lot of program
objective of saving teenage lives by educating them about the dangers
to be enormous. When we first started getting schools to allow us to
of Street Violence and the realities of Road Carnage.
come and speak was hard work – but now they are coming to us.”
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Classic Circuits RICHARD CRAILL looks at the history of the Mallala ciruit and where it all began. Words: Richard Craill (with thanks to Mallala.com) IMAGES: Mallala Museum / Mallala.com
TRAVEL across the United Kingdom and you will find circuit after circuit
Motorsport in South Australia had been held mainly on “closed road”
that evolved from ex Royal Air Force air bases.
circuits such as Victor Harbour, Nuriootpa, Lobethal and Woodside.
Silverstone. Snetterton. Croft. The names echo with the history of wartime action that following the cessation of hostilities saw the runways and taxiways turned into straights and corners for car racing. Australia has traditionally done it
When racing on these circuits was banned, a purpose-built circuit was established at Port Wakefield, 60 miles north of Adelaide. This circuit was used for many years, but was seen to be too dusty and too far from Adelaide. During 1959 CAMS decided that
differently. Our circuits have either
the Port Wakefield circuit would be
been purpose-built for motorsport
unsuitable for the scheduled 1961
or double up as multi-use facilities –
Australian Grand Prix.
look at Sandown, for instance.
With new
high standard motor racing circuits
But Mallala, about 50-minutes north
being built interstate it was decided
of Adelaide’s CBD in South Australia,
to start with a new site closer to
is different – and few circuits echo
Adelaide and with the RAAF exiting
with history like the 2.6km track on
Mallala, a sale of the property was
the flat Northern plains just off the
negotiated.
road to Port Wakefield.
Following a subdivision of the
During World War II Mallala was
airfield, work commenced quickly to
home of the No. 6 Service Flying
transform the precinct into a racing
Transport School before being later
circuit and a ‘premier race meeting’
selected as the temporary base for
was held there earlier in the year to
flight test and transport support to
test the facilities.
the joint United Kingdom – Australian Weapons Research Establishment, at Woomera. Following the construction of RAAF Edinburgh – still the major Air Force base in South Australia – Mallala housed No. 24 (City of Adelaide) squadron until the base was finally closed for good in 1960. However, that wasn’t its end. 14 | the Racing Magazine
15,000 people attended and a packed program saw the last race commence at 6:15pm! With the circuit finished and tested to an appropriate standard, the 1961 Australian Grand prix was held at Mallala, and was the first to have sponsorship by WD & HO Wills (Craven A cigarettes), to the value of 1000 pounds.
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Sixteen cars faced the starter for the 32-lap race, won by the great Lex Davidson Mallala hosted many important championship races over the next 10 years including 1962 & 1964 Gold Star Championship, 1962 & 1968 Australian Tourist Trophy, and 1963 and 1965 Touring Car Championship. The track was shortened during 1964 from 2.1 miles to 1.6 miles and the pits were moved to outside the circuit. During 1977 Clem Smith purchased the property and the track was
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used for Club Sprints, motorcross and mud plugging events on purpose built courses. It was during this time that Bob Jane’s Adelaide International Raceway – located 20 minutes closer to the city on Port Wakefield Road, took
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prominence as South Australia’s premier circuit – but up north things were changing. In 1982 Mallala was reopened to circuit racing with a CAMS B - class track license (no national championship races). With each event Clem Smith slowly upgraded the facilities, with these improvements paying off when the circuit hosted it’s first major national meeting in years when the South Australian round of the 1989 Australian Touring Car Championship was held at the circuit. The track would host the ATCC from ’89 through to the end of 1998, when the Clipsal 500 took over. In 1997 a record crowd of 30,500 people packed the circuit to farewell Touring Car great, Peter Brock, at his final appearance at the venue. Other Championship events have included 2-litre Super Touring cars, Super Trucks, Super Bikes and Drift Supercup. The initial “loss” of the V8 Supercars to the Clipsal 500 at the Adelaide Street Grand Prix Circuit reduced the number of major events at Mallala. However, new events and activities at the circuit has ensured that is booked almost all year round with Club sprints, Go-kart and motorcycle race meetings, Historic race meetings, drifting, SA Police
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driver training, motor racing schools and “driving experiences”. Circuit racing is still popular at Mallala, including the Shannons Nationals, the SCCSA State Series and the Easter Historics. However, in recent years Mallala has become one of Australia’s premier drift tracks, holding several state and national level events.
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The recent introduction of Time Attack events and the popular MallaNats events has started new era of motorsport at Mallala. This is a circuit that echoes with the history of not only great racing – but the service men and women who worked there during it’s time as a RAAF base. It remains the home of South Australian Motorsport. thenationals.com.au | 15
The Albury Falcon
Connection V8 Sleuth AARON NOONAN takes a look at a pair of Brad Jones Racing Falcons competing in this year’s Kumho Tyres Australian V8 Touring Car Series … Words: AARON NOONAN
DAY
Vergotis
IN the first issue of ‘The Racing Magazine Australia’ we focused on a
Brad again raced the car in 2004 and again it became the #888 A.Jones/
pair of Holden Racing Team Commodores competing in the Kumho
Cleland car for the enduros, but this time things didn’t go quite as well
Tyres Australian V8 Touring Car Series.
and the former British Touring Car Champion found himself launched
This time around, we’ve catered for Ford fans and picked a pair of exBrad Jones Racing Falcons. In the case of long-time Kumho Series competitor John Vergotis, he’s certainly gone the ‘full hog’ in reverting his BJR–built Falcon to 2004 OzEmail livery for his return to the category this year. But there’s a quirk in the storyline – that car never actually raced under those colours.
onto his roof when he tripped over a limping Jason Plato in Peter Brock’s HRT Commodore. Repaired, the car returned in BOC colours in 2005 for Jones to drive but it found itself rolling over again – twice! – at Pukekohe and Barbagallo after being part of a 1-2 with John Bowe in the non-title Albert Park event. This chassis reverted to being the team’s spare for the second part of ’05 (after Dale Brede had raced it in the HPDC Series round at Mallala)
Certainly one with great attention to detail, Vergotis is aware of the
through to early 2007 when it was leased by Britek Motorsport and
fact but felt the black colours (as carried by John Bowe) were far more
became Jason Bright’s Fujitsu Falcon after he’d had a practice accident
distinctive than the white livery this car actually ran in the hands of team
in Perth for the next few rounds.
boss Brad Jones.
It was stripped of Britek bits and returned to BJR before being sold to
And we agree – it looks sharp!
Dean Neville and run by Terry Wyhoon’s Image Racing.
The car first debuted in Brad Jones’ hands at Albert Park before being
In fact, this car then found itself a place in history at a wet Oran Park
driven by Jones all season, though renumbered from #21 to #888 for
in 2007 when Owen Kelly won a Fujitsu Series race in it – after starting
the endurance races where it was driven by nephew Andrew Jones and
last in the pit lane!
Scot John Cleland.
Neville made infrequent development series starts in the car over
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the next season or so before it was placed up for sale, though not before he’d run the car in the Winton round of the V8 Touring Car Series in 2010. It was purchased by Mark Shepherd for the 2011 Kumho Series and again prepared by Image Racing, who again ran him in the same car last year. He took pole and won a race in it at Mallala before engine dramas sidelined him, though things got worse at Winton when he crashed heavily at turn three, prompting his withdrawal from the series.
last constructed before the team swapped to Commodores. Debuted at the 2005 Sandown 500 by Brad Jones and John Bowe, it became Jones’ car for the remainder of the season in BOC colours before a number change from #21 to #14 for 2006. Jones drove it all season – including the endurance races with Bowe – before it was converted to BF spec for 2007 and again raced by Jones until he decided to retire from full-time driving on the eve of Winton. Simon Wills took over the car and raced it through to the enduros, where Christian Murchison and Damien White drove it, though White
Eventually the car was secured by Vergotis, who set about having it
crashed it at Bathurst in qualifying and it was badly damaged and
repaired and re-liveried in time for this return to the Kumho Series in
sidelined for the season.
the opening round for 2013.
It eventually was purchased by Wayne Russell’s Novocastrian
He secured the #12 plate and put the car ‘back to John Bowe black’,
Motorsport in 2010 as a spare, returning on-track in the 2011 Fujitsu
finishing it just before heading to Sydney Motorsport Park for its first
Series with Drew Russell driving. He drove it again last year in the
race meeting in his hands.
development category before the car was secured at the start of this
While Vergotis is a veteran of the Kumho Series, the pilot of the other
year by Dan Day Racing for the 2013 Kumho Series.
BJR Falcon in 2013 is at the opposite end of the experience spectrum.
He made his debut in the car at the opening round at Sydney Motorsport
Teenager Dan Day’s background is in rallying, but his #4 Falcon shares
Park with the next round on his home track at Mallala on April 20-21.
common history with Vergotis’ given it’s also a BJR-built Falcon – the
For more on the Kumho Series: www.v8touringcars.com.au
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ROUND 2 Mallala, South Australia
Welcome To Round 2 Words: Rob CurkPatrick, Series Director IMAGES: Nathan Wong
Welcome to Mallala Motor Sport Park and Round 2 of the
and motor racing legend, Clem Smith, the Clem Smith Cup is a
Shannons Australian Motor Racing Nationals. A special welcome
much sought after trophy at the top end of Australian Sports Sedan
to competitors in the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge and the
Racing. Race 2 on Sunday is longer and tougher than normal,
Hi-Tec Oils Australian Suzuki Swift Racing Series who are joining
and an event firmly implanted in the heritage of national Sports
the Shannons Nationals for the first time in 2013.
Sedan racing.
The 2013 Series commenced around 4 weeks ago in perfect
‘The Racing Magazine’, which includes our official event program
weather at the new look Sydney Motor Sport Park. The full program
has been well received. This (our second edition) is our own
of motor racing was entertaining and in some cases controversial, with some interesting results. The live streaming of Round 1 and the follow-on Speedweek television shows, with new formats and new technology have entertained our fans in even greater numbers than in previous years. As always, we are looking forward to our annual Mallala round. The technically difficult track will provide some unique challenges. Mallala is the only motor racing circuit in Australia with lights around the entire track, and we are looking forward to using them
‘Shannons Nationals’ magazine edited by Media Manager, Richard Craill. It is now available in printed format and electronic format via www.thenationals.com.au To improve driving standards, reduce race car damage and improve safety, our categories have recently been introducing Driving Standards Observers. Cameron McConville is looking after the Kumho Tyres Australian V8 Touring Car Series and the Dial Before You Dig Australian Saloon Car Series this weekend, and for
this weekend. Night racing is a unique spectacle. Whilst a full view
the first time touring car legend, Allan Grice joins the Hi-Tec Oils
of the racing is not always possible after dark, bright lights and
Australian Suzuki Swift Racing Series as their DSO.
brakes glowing red are just part of the spectacle and ambiance
Finally, I would like to say thank you the officials who are making
that is motor racing at night. Our plans for the future will include
this weekend possible for all of us. There have been some ‘changes
night racing each year at Mallala and Queensland Raceway.
of the guard’ in recent weeks and the enthusiasm and dedication
The feature event for this weekend is the Clem Smith Cup. Apart
of our volunteer officials is very much appreciated, especially those
from the prize money offered by Mallala Motor Sport Park owner
of you who have stepped into new roles. thenationals.com.au | 19
ROUND 2 Mallala, South Australia
2013 SHANNONS AUSTRALIAN MOTOR RACING NATIONALS Mallala, South Australia 19-21 APRIL 2013 SERIES MANAGER The CAMS National Racing Championships Pty Ltd T/A Shannons Nationals
AUTHORITY This Meeting is conducted under the International Sporting Code of the FIA, the National Competition Rules of the CAMS Ltd, the Race Meeting Standing Regulations of CAMS, Phillip Island Standing Regulations 03/2012, and Supplementary Regulations issued for this Meeting. CAMS Permit : 812/1507/01
IMPORTANT NOTICES & GENERAL INFORMATION EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY, RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK MOTOR SPORT IS DANGEROUS In exchange for being able to attend or participate in the event, you agree: to release Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd (“CAMS”) and Australian Motor Sport Commission Ltd, promoters, sponsor organisations, land owners and lessees, organisers of the event, their respective servants, officials, representatives and agents (collectively, the “Associated Entities”) from all liability for your death, personal injury (including burns), psychological trauma, loss or damage (including property damage) (“harm”) howsoever arising from your participation in or attendance at the event, except to the extent prohibited by law; that CAMS and the Associated Entities do not make any warranty, implied or express, that the event services will be provided with due care and skill or that any materials provided in connection with the services will be fit for the purpose for which they are supplied; and to attend or participate in the event at your own risk. You acknowledge that: the risks associated with attending or participating in the event include the risk that you may suffer harm as a result of: motor vehicles (or parts of them) colliding with other motor vehicles, persons or property; acts of violence and other harmful acts (whether intentional or inadvertent) committed by persons attending or participating in the event; and the failure or unsuitability of facilities (including grand-stands, fences and guard rails) to ensure the safety of persons or property at the event. motor sport is dangerous and that accidents causing harm can and do happen and may happen to you. You accept the conditions of, and acknowledge the risks arising from, attending or participating in the event and being provided with the event services by CAMS and the Associated Entities.
PROHIBITED AREAS The organisers of the event have made every effort to ensure the safety of spectators at this meeting. In the interest of public safety, all areas other than the official spectator areas are prohibited. The spectator areas are plainly defined and spectators are requested to keep behind the safety fence at all times. Do not
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walk on the circuit at any time, or move into prohibited areas. In the event of an accident on the circuit, the public must remain behind the safety fence as their entry to the race track may cause further accidents and hinder officials.
SAFETY The fencing erected around this circuit is there for your protection. It is forbidden to stand, sit or climb on it.
PARKING Vehicles are permitted to enter and park on condition that the promoters and circuit owners are not under any liability whether in contract or in tort and whether for negligence as an occupier, or on any other basis or for any cause for action, for loss or damage to the vehicle or its contents no matter how or whether such may be caused.
PETS Pets are not allowed at Mallala Motor Sport Park during race meetings, unless approved by State Legislation.
COPYRIGHT All material in this program is copyright and may not be used without permission of the publishers. The opinions of the contributors are not necessarily those held by the publishers or the event organisers.
ENTRIES The organisers accept entries and driver nominations in good faith. Every effort is made to adhere to the printed program of competitors but the promoter cannot accept responsibility for the failure of any driver or competing vehicle to appear. Although every endeavour is made to avoid inaccuracies in the description of competing vehicles, the organisers accept no responsibility for any that may occur. The organisers reserve the right to postpone, abandon or cancel the meeting or any part thereof.
APPRECIATION AND THANKS Mallala Motorsport Park thanks the following for their support; Competitors and Category Managers All Officials of the Meeting SAMROA (Flag Officials) SA Scrutineers Women for Wheels Mallala Motorsport Park Staff Gilbert Motor Bodies Dave’s Dynamic Towing and Transport Xtreme Towing Austin 7 Club Timing Team Shannons Hi-Tec Oils Kumho Tyres Adelaide BMW Livingstone Motorsport Safety
ROUND 2 Mallala, South Australia ORGANISATION AND STATUS
PROMOTER:
The event shall be held under the International Sporting Code of the Fed-
Mallala Motorsport Park Pty Ltd 1050 South Road Edwardstown SA 5039 Phone: 08 8276 7744, Fax 08 8276 7290 Email: mallalamotorsport@bigpond.com Website: www.mallala.com
eration Internationale de l’automobile (FIA,) the National Competition Rules of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS), the Race Meeting Standing Regulations published by CAMS, relevant Category Championship or Series Sporting Regulations as approved by CAMS, the Supplementary Regulation, and any Further Regulations or Bulletins that may be issued by either the Series or Meeting Organisers. This event will be conducted under aand in accordance with CAMS OH&S and Risk management Policies which can be found on the CAMS Website at www.cams.com.au. Insurance for this event is provided in accordance with Appendix 1 of the current CAMS Manual. Authorised under CAMS Permit No. 813/2104/01
OFFICIALS OF THE MEETING Clerk of Course: David Mori
Course Car: Steve Lewis
Deputy Clerk of Course: Lawrie Schmitt
Chase Car: Rob Meade
Assistant Clerk of Course: Rob Thiry Secretary of the Meeting: Wayne Giles
Chief Grid Marshal: June Bunker
Assistant Secretary: Joan Shearer
Chief Pit Marshal: Trevor Unsworth
Series Steward: Steve Lisk Stewards:
Gordon Boyce, David Petterson
Series Director: Rob Curkpatrick
Chief Paddock Marshal: Peter South Fire & Rescue: Women for Wheels Flag Marshals: SA Motor Racing Officials Ass
Judges of fact:
TBA
Start:
David Mori, Barry Frost or Deputy
Chief Recovery Marshal: Alistair Walker
Finish:
David Mori, Peter Green, Peter Cirillo Barry Frost or Deputy
Ambulance and First Aid: Mallala Motorsport Park
Chief Medical Officer: Dr John Cooper-Smart Chief Timekeeper: Barry Frost Chief Scrutineer: Tim Edmonds Compliance Checker: Wayne Giles Communications: TBA (SAMROA)
Radios: TBA Equipment & Supply:
Gordon Sweeney & Peter Winton
Chief Flag Marshal: Karl Fleming Asst Chief Flag Marshal: Steve Clift Series Announcer: Darren Smith
Speed: Sue South
Credentials Office: Sally Cowan
Noise: TBA
Media Manager: Richard Craill
Starter: Peter Green, Peter Cirillo or Deputy
Documentation: Chief Scrutineer & Joan Shearer
Course Marshals: TBA
Acknowledgment is also made to the many officials who will be assisting at the meeting
Safety Car: Keith Williamson & Ryan Pym
but whose names were not available when this programme was printed.
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30 mins
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1315 Officials Break
30 mins
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25 mins
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20 mins
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Qualifying 1 Kumho Tyres Aust. V8 Touring Car Series
20 mins
1540
Qualifying 1 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge
30 mins
1615
Qualifying 2 Kerrick Sports Sedan National Series
1645 Race 1 Dial Before You Dig Aust.Saloon Car Series
25 mins 14 laps
1715 Race 1 Kumho Tyres Aust. V8 Touring Car Series
15 laps
1735 Officials Break & Demonstrations
30 mins
1805 Race 1 Hi-Tec Oils Aust. Swift Racing Series
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1840 Race 1 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge
40 laps
SUNDAY 21St April 0700 Gates Open 1000 Race 1 Kerrick Sports Sedan National Series
12 laps
1030 Race 2 Kumho Tyres Aust. V8 Touring Car Series
15 laps
1100 Race 2 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge
14 laps
1130 Race 2 Hi-Tec Oils Aust. Swift Racing Series
12 laps
1155 Race 2 Dial Before You Dig Aust.Saloon Car Series
14 laps
1230 Race 2
15 laps
Clem Smith Cup
Kerrick Sports Sedan National Series 1255
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1310 Demonstrations
15 mins 10 mins
1330 Race 3 Kumho Tyres Aust. V8 Touring Car Series
20 laps
1405 Race 3 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge
14 laps
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12 laps
1500 Race 3 Dial Before You Dig Aust.Saloon Car Series
14 laps
1530 Race 3 Kerrick Sports Sedan National Series
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ROUND 2 Mallala, South Australia Kumho Tyres Australian V8 Touring Car Series ON THE WEB: www.v8touringcars.com.au
FRESH from a wild opening round, both old hands and new are likely to be frontrunners during Mallala’s second round of the exciting Kumho V8’s this weekend. Porsche racer Shae Davies was speedy in Sydney and won the third race of the weekend and must be considered a favourite ahead of this weekend – especially in the absence of Round One winner, Justin Garioch. But don’t count out the experienced hands like Terry Wyhoon, Tony Evangelou and Chris Smerdon – all of whom started slowly in Sydney but ended the weekend with race-winning potential. Series newcomer, Steve Briffa, might also be another to surprise at Mallala after an exciting introduction to the category at his home track in Sydney’s west a month ago.
Local drivers always go well at Mallala – it’s the kind of track where local knowledge of circuit and weather conditions can really deliver an advantage – so watch for Smerdon, especially, to perform on home turf. Impressive rally driver-turned racer Dan Day is another to have laps at Mallala as is Holden driver, Ian Yeing. Barossa Valley racer Michael Bartsch returns to Terry Wyhoon’s team and is always fast at Mallala, so he’s also one to watch. Saloon Car champion, Shawn Jamieson, missed the opening round and as such will be another local star to watch for race-winning potential on his home turf.
Car # Class
SPONSOR
COMPETITOR
DRIVER
State
VEHICLE
CC
COLOUR
00
H
PGC Security/Fallow Spares & Repairs
Matt Chahda
Matt Chahda
NSW
Ford Falcon AU 5000 Black/Silver
3
H
Fernandez Motorsport
Jose Fernandez
Shae Davies
Qld
Ford Falcon BF
5000 Green/White
4
S
S & J Automotive
Sean Day
Dan Day
SA
Ford Falcon BF
5000 White
5
S
ACM/Vanglobe/Bossen
Matthew Hansen
Matthew Hansen
WA
Commodore VZ 5000 Red/White
6
H
501 Performance
Les Morrall
Tony Evangelou
Vic
Ford Falcon BA 5000 Black/Yellow
7
S
Poll Performance/McDonalds
Jim Pollicina
Jim Pollicina
NSW
Commodore VZ 5000 Orange/Black
8
H
Ozzy Tyres/Holden Motorsport
Steve Briffa
Steve Briffa
NSW
Commodore VY 5000 Silver/Green
12
S
JCV Automotive
John Vergotis
John Vergotis
NSW
Ford Falcon BA 5000 Green/Blk
21
H
Century 21 Hazelbrook
Chris Delfsma
Chris Delfsma
NSW
Ford Falcon BA 5000 White
22
H
Westco Equip/SA Tractors
Isidoro Ambrosio
Isidoro Ambrosio
WA
Commodore VZ 5000 Black
25
H
Bartsch Homes
Terry Wyhoon
Michael Bartsch
SA
Ford Falcon BA 5000 Black/Red
39
H
Vectra Corp/Lubrimaxx
Chris Smerdon
Chris Smerdon
SA
Ford Falcon BA 5000 Blue/Yellow
45
H
THR Motorsport/Wemake Horsepower THR Motorsport
Josh Kean
SA
Commodore VZ 5000 Blk/Red/Wh
49
H
Lubrimax/Vectra
Terry Wyhoon
Vic
Ford Falcon BF
Ian Yeing
SA
Commodore VZ 5000 Red/Black
Lyle Kearns
Lyle Kearns
Qld
Commodore VZ 5000 Black/Orange
Nathan Assaillit
Nathan Assaillit
Qld
Ford Falcon BF
Terry Wyhoon
51
H
IR Yeing Transport/THR Developments Ian Yeing
57
H
ADG Engineering/Precise Precut/
72
Gold Coast Postforming
H USQ Engineering
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5000 Blue
5000 Yellow
ROUND 2 Mallala, South Australia KERRICK SPORTS SEDAN SERIES ON THE WEB: www.sportssedans.com.au
WHEN CLEM SMITH fires up his old Charger Sports Sedan and leads the Kerrick Series field around for the pace laps in Sunday, you’ll be watching one of the best moments in Sports Sedan racing of the season.
Baily, with No. 1 on the door of his stunning Aston Martin, will surely contend and this weekend you can’t count out the speedy Daniel Tamasi, who has his Calibra particularly flying following a strong run at the opening round.
The Clem Smith Cup has turned into a must-win event for Australia’s fastest tin-top field and this weekend will be no exception.
The 14-car field includes the return of Phil Crompton’s stunning new Mustang.
Last year we were robbed of a spectacle when both contenders Tony Ricciardello and Darren Hossack were forced into ‘loaned’ cars after their original rides broke early in the weekend, handing a relatively unchallenged win to the man who would go on to take the title, Kerry Baily. But this year will be different. One round under the belts, both Ricciardello and Hossack are plenty fast and, though Hossack had a wretched opening round in Sydney, both are keen for Mallala success. The Audi always goes well at Mallala, too, so this could be the round where Hossack gets things back on track after just one race finish in the opener. Car # Class
SPONSOR
COMPETITOR
DRIVER
State
VEHICLE
CC
COLOUR
1
SS
Rent Depot
Kerry Baily
Kerry Baily
Qld
Aston Martin DBR9 6000 Silver
4
SS
Auto Union Deutsche
John Gourlay
Darren Hossack
Vic
Audi A4
6000 Silver/Orange
5
SS
B&M Ricciardello Motors
Basil Ricciardello
Tony Ricciardello
WA
Alfa Romeo GTV
6000 Red
9
SS
Luxury Auto Body
Daniel Tamasi
Daniel Tamasi
Vic
Holden Calibra
6000 Black
19
SS
Johnson Motorsport
Damian Johnson
Damian Johnson
Vic
Holden Torana
3300 Red/White
21
TA
Moonbi Oil Traders
Phil Crompton
Phil Crompton
Qld
Ford Mustang
5936 Orange
32
SS
Bell Real Estate
Michael Robinson
Michael Robinson
Vic
Holden Monaro
6000 Grey
38
SS
Barnes High Performance
Jeff Barnes
Jeff Barnes
Qld
Pontiac
6000 Red/Blue
44
SS
MR Automotive
Colin Smith
Colin Smith
Qld
Holden Monaro
6000 Red
45
SS
Campbelltown Frames & Trusses
Dameon Jameson
Dameon Jameson
NSW
Jaguar XKR
6000 Black
51
SS
MR Automotive
Bob McLoughlin
Bob McLoughlin
NZ
Commodore VS
6000 Red/White
72
TA
BJ Banks Electrical
Bruce Banks
Bruce Banks
Tas
Chev Camaro
5860 Yellow
68
TA
Aston Air Conditioning
Shane Bradford
Shane Bradford
Qld
Chev Camaro
6000 Yell/White
81
TA
The Car Mine/Liqui Moly/Meguiars
Charlie Senese
Charlie Senese
Qld
Chev Corvette
6000 Blue
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ROUND 2 Mallala, South Australia Dial Before You Dig Australian Saloon Car Series ON THE WEB: www.salooncars.net.au
BIG FIELD, Holden and Ford, close racing. Sounds familiar, doesn’t it. The Dial Before You Dig Saloon Cars had a sensational season opener at Sydney Motorsport Park in March, but no one could catch defending series champion, Simon Tabinor, and his flying Eurostar Diesels VT Commodore. But Mallala often throws up some wildcards, so keep an eye on Round one performers Gavin Ross and Harley Phelan to make some inroads on the defending champ this weekend. Adelaide driver, Sam Milton, is back this weekend in his Nippy’s sponsored AU Ford and always runs at the front on home (or away, for that matter) turf so he could just be the one flying the flag for
the Ford fans amongst the crowd and the paddock. Ford drivers Luke Westall and Kevin Stoopman – a HQ champion – could also contend for strong results so keep an eye on their respective AU Ford’s. One other name springs out on the entry list, as well – the #6 entry of Wayne King. Those who have followed HQ Racing at Mallala over the years will know Wayne’s name and will also know that he is very hard to beat at the place. He has plenty of experience under his belt in Saloon Cars, too, and armed with a front-running VT Commodore could a new King topple the Old at Mallala?
Car #
SPONSOR
COMPETITOR
DRIVER
State
VEHICLE
CC
COLOUR
1
Eurostar Diesels
Simon Tabinor
Simon Tabinor
Vic
VT Comm
3800
White/Yellow
Frank Walsh Drilling
Josh Kean
Naomi Maltby
SA
VT Comm
3800
Green/Black
3
Amcap/Just Commodore
Tony James
Tony James
WA
VT Comm
3800
Red
6
Morphett Vale Garage
Wayne King
Wayne King
SA
VT Comm
3800
Red
7
NIPPY’S
Chris Milton
Sam Milton
SA
AU Falcon
4000
Black
8
PJT Accountants
Wayne Patten
Wayne Patten
Qld
VT Comm
3800
Whi/Grn/Gry
9
Silkgate Group
Ian Chivas
Ian Chivas
NSW
AU Falcon
4000
Blue/Yellow
10
Eurostar Diesels
Tony McKenzie
Tony McKenzie
SA
VN Comm
3800
White
12
Trik Trailers
Keven Stoopman
Keven Stoopman
Vic
AU Falcon
4000
Black
16
Kleenduct Australia P/L
Peter Phelan
Harley Phelan
Vic
VT Comm
3800
Purple
23
Tyre Pro Motorsport
Travis Sharpe
Travis Sharpe
WA
AU Falcon
4000
Whi/Blk/Org
27
Transley Solutions
Luke Westall
Luke Westall
NSW
AU Falcon
4000
White/Blue
38
Blackwell Race Engines
Gavin Ross
Gavin Ross
Vic
VT Comm
3800
Green
40
Fox Roofing
Reginald Ralph
Reginald Ralph
WA
VT Comm
3800
Red
41
Dial Before You Dig
Mark Primmer
Mark Primmer
NSW
AU Falcon
4000
Blue/Red
42
Dial Before You Dig
Mark Primmer
Cameron Moss
NSW
AU Falcon
4100
Blue/Red
45
Millenium Screens
Deni Razmovski
Deni Razmovski
WA
AU Falcon
4000
Orange/White
56
Baxter Electrical
Kane Baxter-Smith
Kane Baxter-Smith
QLD
AU Falcon
4000
Blue/Black
57
Campbells Motorsport
Craig Campbell
Craig Campbell
QLD
VT Comm
3800
Red
61
Mike Dale Automotive
Michael Dale
Michael Dale
SA
EA Falcon
3900
Red
62
Bridge Model Cars
Mark Bryan
Mark Bryan
SA
AU Falcon
4000
Green/Black
67
Scotts Rods Exhausts
Lindsay Kearns
Lindsay Kearns
QLD
AU Falcon
4000
White
71
Betta Calibrations
Brett Campbell
Brett Campbell
Vic
AU Falcon
4000
Blk/Purp/Silv
93
Thornlie Just Commodore
Frank Panizza
Frank Panizza
WA
VT Comm
3800
White/Red
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ROUND 2 Mallala, South Australia Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Presented by Pirelli ON THE WEB: www.gt3cupchallenge.com.au
THE ALL-Porsche championship takes on a new look and feel this year.
Perhaps the biggest surprise of all could come from a wildcard who has snuck his way onto the entry list in car No. 91.
Several new names have joined group of second or third-year drivers who look ready to step up to the mark in the absence of regular winning names of the past several seasons like Jeff Bobik and 2012 champion, Kane Rose.
Not only is he the driving standards observer for Carrera Cup (no excuses here, then), but Peter Fitzgerald remains one of the most successful and enduring Porsche racers in Australia. Fitzy just could be the biggest wildcard of all.
So, who is favourite? That’s a hard one to pick, but it’s probably best to look at four key names that we think will contend this weekend and, this year. Adelaidian John Goodacre is now amongst the most experienced racers in the field and his GAP Solutions Porsche is well proven. Not only is Mallala home, but Goodacre has been a regular frontrunner in the series for the past two seasons and there’s no reason for that to not continue. John Modystach won brilliantly at Mallala last year, sweeping the weekend with fast and consistent performances that kept him in title contention for much of the year. Meanwhile, second-generation Adelaide driver Michael Almond backs up for his second year in the category after shocking the establishment with pole position on his debut at the same track twelve months ago. Almond since has accrued a full season – plus a Carrera Cup start – under his belt and should contend this weekend. Victorian racer Fraiser Ross, another newcomer last year, finds himself in a similar situation and will look to build on last year’s experiences.
Car # Class
SPONSOR
COMPETITOR
DRIVER
State
VEHICLE
CC
COLOUR
4
997
Grove Group
Stephen Grove
Stephen Grove
VIC
Porsche 911 GT3 Cup 3600
Red/Balck
9
997
Fleetplus
McElrea Racing
Scott Taylor
NSW
Porsche 911 GT3 Cup 3600
White Blue/White
14
997
No Second Chance
McElrea Racing
Mathew Speakman
QLD
Porsche 911 GT3 Cup 3600
15
996
Veloce Motorsport
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26
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VIC
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VIC
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Eva Racing/ AF Engineering Services
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THIS Could be the season where the Swift Racing Series comes
Impressive Queenslander Brooke Leech is back for another year
of age.
after an interruputed 2012-campaign, whilst familiar Swift Racing
The Swift Series can put on a great show with half a dozen cars, but
names like Brothers Mike and Scott Gore and Jamie MacMaster
add in another six and all of a sudden you have a recipe for very
are all back.
competitive things as the new season commences this weekend.
But perhaps the biggest addition to the series might not even be
Defending champion Allan Jarvis is back as his dad and regular
on the race track – it might be in race control.
on-track rival, Captain Rob.
Two-time Bathurst winner and Touring Car great Allan Grice joins
After impressing in February’s Swift Drivers Challenge, Callan
the series as Driving Standards Observer, thanks in part to his Son,
Sayers will compete in the full season this year and will look to
Ben, joining the series to drive the #6 car.
put his competition-winning pace and all-rounder ability into a
Gricey will surely impart his wisdom on the field and help lift
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