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2018 ARMOR ALL FAN GUIDE
YOUR GUIDE Welcome from ARMOR ALL
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Quick look at a Supercar
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The 2018 Supercars calendar
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ATCC/Supercars Champions
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Welcome from Scott McLaughlin
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History of the ARMOR ALL Pole Award
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How they finished in 2017
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The Supercars venues
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The Supercars 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 Year race fans! I am not sure about you, but my head is still spinning from the incredible final round of the 2017 Virgin Australia Supercar Championship which was one of the most dramatic in the sport’s history. You simply could not have written the script for the monumental battle between eventual series champion Jamie Whincup and the 2017 Armor All Pole Champion Scott McLaughlin at what was an impressive debut event on the streets of Newcastle. The weekend of racing decided no less than five category champions and has us anticipating even more in 2018 with a Supercars championship round now on the schedule at the Australian Grand Prix and a brand new event at The Bend in South Australia. As we motor into our 13th year of sponsorship of the ARMOR ALL Pole Award, we have now dedicated more than $A1.2 million to the sport through the Supercars and Dunlop Super2 ARMOR ALL Pole Awards. The loyalty of motorsport fans in this part of the world is unquestionable and the ARMOR ALL team is grateful for the continued support of our brand, especially through the use of revolutionary new products like our ARMOR ALL Wash & Wax Wipes and ARMOR ALL Wax Wipes.
teams, tracks and Championship - whether you are at the track or catching the action live on TV. The printed guide is also supported by an online version which is available through www.armorall.com.au. The electronic edition will be continually updated throughout the year so you are always up to date with the absolute latest facts and figures. We have some innovative activations planned for 2018 where fans will have the chance to win some cool prizes by predicting the ARMOR ALL Pole Award winner and their time at each Supercars round during the season through Speedcafe.com - so test your skill! ARMOR ALL is protective of the long relationship we have built with motorsport followers around the world, especially in Australia and New Zealand. Please enjoy the ARMOR ALL Motorsport Fan Guide and thank you for your ongoing support of ARMOR ALL and all forms of motorsport. Thank you. Paul Blair General Manager Global Auto Care - Asia Pacific
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2018 ARMOR ALL FAN GUIDE
QUICK LOOK AT A SUPERCAR
Vehicles
Commonly available 4-door sedan or five-door hatch; Ford Falcon FGX, Holden Commodore ZB, Nissan Altima
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 uses hydraulic-lift valves with four valves per cylinder. Other powerplants are now optional under Gen2 regulations and Triple Eight Race Engineering is set to enter a V6 twin turbo-powered wildcard entry at select events
Power
Approximately 645bhp (480kW) at 7,500rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 300km/h
0-100 kph
Approximately 3.4 seconds
ECU
Supercars-mandated control MOTEC ECU
Gearbox
Control Albins 6-speed Transaxle with sequential shift
Clutch
7¼ inch control triple plate clutch
Suspension (F)
Open to teams to create bespoke double-wishbone suspension geometry with adjustable shock absorbers and cockpit controlled anti-rollbars (front and rear)
Suspension (R)
Control independent rear suspension as defined by Supercars
Brakes (F)
Control 15.6” diameter AP Racing brake disc and 6-piston caliper
Brakes (R)
Control 14” diameter AP Racing and 4-piston caliper
Wheels
Control 18” Rimstock/Racer Industries Aluminium Alloy Wheel
Tyres
Control Dunlop Sport MAXX 18” Supercars tyre – Hard and Soft compound; grooved Dunlop 18” Supercars wet tyre
Fuel
United E85 - 85% ethanol + 15% petrol blend; 112 Litre capacity tank
Minimum Vehicle and Driver Weight: 1410kg
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THE 2018 SUPERCARS CALENDAR
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Mar 1-4
Adelaide 500
Adelaide, South Australia
2
Mar 22-25
Coates Hire Supercars Melbourne 400
Albert Park, Victoria
3
Apr 6-8
Tyrepower Tasmania SuperSprint
Symmons Plains, Tasmania
4
Apr 20-22
WD-40 Phillip Island 500
Phillip Island, Victoria
5
May 4-6
Perth SuperSprint
Barbagallo, Western Australia
6
May 18-20
Winton SuperSprint
Winton, Victoria
7
Jun 15-17
CrownBet Darwin Triple Crown
Hidden Valley, Northern Territory
8
Jul 6-8
Watpac Townsville 400
Townsville, Queensland
9
Jul 20-22
Coates Hire Ipswich SuperSprint
Queensland Raceway, Queensland
10
Aug 4
Red Rooster Sydney SuperNight 300
Sydney Motorsport Park, New South Wales
11
Aug 24-26
The Bend SuperSprint
The Bend, South Australia
12
Sep 14-16
Sandown 500
Sandown, Victoria
13
Oct 4-7
Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000
Mount Panorama, New South Wales
14
Oct 19-21
Gold Coast 600
Gold Coast, Queensland
15
Nov 2-4
ITM Auckland SuperSprint
Pukekeohe Park, New Zealand
16
Nov 23-25
Coates Hire Newcastle 500
Newcastle, New South Wales
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ATCC/SUPERCARS CHAMPIONS
2017
Jamie Whincup
1998
Craig Lowndes
1978
Peter Brock
2016
Shane van Gisbergen
1997
Glenn Seton
1977
Allan Moffat
2015
Mark Winterbottom
1996
Craig Lowndes
1976
Allan Moffat
2014
Jamie Whincup
1995
John Bowe
1975
Colin Bond
2013
Jamie Whincup
1994
Mark Skaife
1974
Peter Brock
2012
Jamie Whincup
1993
Glenn Seton
1973
Allan Moffat
2011
Jamie Whincup
1992
Mark Skaife
1972
Bob Jane
2010
James Courtney
1991
Jim Richards
1971
Bob Jane
2009
Jamie Whincup
1990
Jim Richards
1970
Norm Beechey
2008
Jamie Whincup
1989
Dick Johnson
1969
Ian Geoghegan
2007
Garth Tander
1988
Dick Johnson
1968
Ian Geoghegan
2006
Rick Kelly
1987
Jim Richards
1967
Ian Geoghegan
2005
Russell Ingall
1986
Robbie Francevic
1966
Ian Geoghegan
2004
Marcos Ambrose
1985
Jim Richards
1965
Norm Beechey
2003
Marcos Ambrose
1984
Dick Johnson
1964
Ian Geoghegan
2002
Mark Skaife
1983
Allan Moffat
1963
Bob Jane
2001
Mark Skaife
1982
Dick Johnson
1962
Bob Jane
2000
Mark Skaife
1981
Dick Johnson
1961
Bill Pitt
1999
Craig Lowndes
1980
Peter Brock
1960
David McKay
1979
Bob Morris
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WELCOME FROM SCOTT MCLAUGHLIN
I don’t think there will be too many fans that will forget that final round on the streets of Newcastle in 2017, obviously I won’t. The event had everything that makes this sport so great and while I might not have enjoyed watching Jamie Whincup pick up the championship trophy I learned some valuable lessons which I fully intend to capitalise on in 2018 and beyond. As my famous team co-owner Dick Johnson says “the only thing you get from looking behind you is a crook neck”. So let’s get on with it! DJR Team Penske and the Shell V-Power Racing Team made some massive gains last season and was rewarded with the Supercars teams’ championship along with the outright ARMOR ALL Pole Award. While my name is on the ARMOR ALL trophy, I still consider it a massive team achievement. I was thrilled to accept a record 16 cheques from Paul Blair, mascot Arnie and the ARMOR ALL team through the 2017 season, but I can only produce those results if I have the right equipment underneath me.
our first PIRTEK Enduro Cup and my maiden drivers’ title. I have had a great relationship with Paul Blair and his team for a few seasons now and ARMOR ALL must be applauded for their ongoing support of the sport and for initiatives like the ARMOR ALL Motorsport Fan Guide, which, I must admit, sits in my kit bag all season as a reference guide for all categories of the sport. I can assure you that collecting big plastic cheques at the end of a qualifying session never gets boring and better still, they never bounce! The ARMOR ALL qualifying sessions and Top 10 Shootouts are always a highlight of the weekend at any Supercars event and it will continue to be the case as the level of competition goes from strength to strength. I hope you find the 2018 ARMOR ALL Motorsport Guide, powered by Speedcafe.com as useful as I will and that you enjoy what promises to be a cracking season. Bring it on! Scott McLaughlin 2017 ARMOR ALL Pole Position Champion
We have so many things to look forward to in 2018 as we chase back-to-back team and ARMOR ALL Pole trophies,
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HISTORY OF THE ARMOR ALL POLE AWARD
The ARMOR ALL Pole Award has become established as a highly sought-after prize as it enters its 13th season. Drivers push the limits in each and every ARMOR ALL Qualifying session in search not just of a favourable starting position for the race, but the pride of being the very fastest car on the circuit. Furthermore, the title of ARMOR ALL Pole Champion, and a $10,000 cheque, is awarded to the driver in each series who hangs it all on the line to take more ARMOR ALL Pole Positions than anyone else throughout the season. In 2017, Scott McLaughlin clinched the ARMOR ALL Pole Champion title in record time. The then-new DJR Team Penske recruit qualified in first position an astonishing 16 times out of 26 races, including a run of seven straight ARMOR ALL Pole Positions during the middle of the season. McLaughlin also became the second New Zealander to win the ARMOR ALL Pole Champion title, a year after countryman Shane van Gisbergen became the first international to do so. He also extended the ARMOR ALL Pole Champion drought of Supercars’ qualifying king, Jamie Whincup. Whincup, who won an unprecedented seventh championship in thrilling fashion in Newcastle last year, holds the all-time record for Supercars/ Australian Touring Car Championship pole positions with 75 in total.
The Triple Eight Race Engineering driver has been crowned the ARMOR ALL Pole Champion six times, but missed out in each of the past two years and will be looking to win back the crown. In the Super2 Series, eventual title winner Todd Hazelwood and his nearest rival Paul Dumbrell were the most prolific ARMOR ALL Pole-sitters, qualifying fastest three times each. Since its inauguration in 2006, 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, Steven Johnson, Jason Richards, Will Davison, Jason Bargwanna, Lee Holdsworth, Alex Davison, Paul Dumbrell, Greg Murphy, David Reynolds, Shane van Gisbergen, Tim Slade, Fabian Coulthard, Scott McLaughlin, Scott Pye, Cameron Waters, Chris Pither, and Richie Stanaway. Supercars Championship all-time ARMOR ALL Pole Champions List: 2017 Scott McLaughlin 2016 Shane van Gisbergen 2015 Chaz Mostert 2014 Jamie Whincup 2013 Jamie Whincup 2012 Will Davison 2011 Jamie Whincup 2010 Jamie Whincup 2009 Jamie Whincup 2008 Jamie Whincup 2007 Mark Winterbottom 2006 Mark Skaife
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HOW THEY FINISHED IN 2017
DRIVERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP
TEAMS’ CHAMPIONSHIP
1
Jamie Whincup
3042
15
Will Davison
1659
1
Shell V-Power Racing
5868
2
Scott McLaughlin
3021
16
Lee Holdsworth
1647
2
Red Bull Holden Racing
5811
3
Fabian Coulthard
2812
17
James Moffat
1542
3
Bottle-O/Monster Energy
4416
4
Shane van Gisbergen
2769
18
Todd Kelly
1536
4
Wilson Security GRM
3711
5
Chaz Mostert
2748
19
Nick Percat
1527
5
Erebus Motorsport
3477
6
Mark Winterbottom
2208
20
Jason Bright
1524
6
Sengled/CarSales Racing
3285
7
David Reynolds
2196
21
James Courtney
1431
7
Walkinshaw Racing
3270
8
Cameron Waters
2173
22
Tim Blanchard
1302
8
Brad Jones Racing
3243
9
Garth Tander
2169
23
Dale Wood
1221
9
Nissan/Harvey Norman
2907
10
Craig Lowndes
2160
24
Simona de Silvestro
1131
10
Supercheap Auto Racing
2748
11
Tim Slade
1812
25
Steve Owen
660
11
TeamVortex
2175
12
Scott Pye
1804
26
James Golding
624
12
Tekno Woodstock Racing
1659
13
Michael Caruso
1776
27
Tony D’Alberto
612
13
Preston Hire Racing
1647
14
Rick Kelly
1773
28
Richie Stanaway
594
14
MEGA Racing
1524
15
LD Motorsport
1470
16
CoolDrive Racing
1302
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THE SUPERCARS VENUES
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1 - ADELAIDE 500 MARCH 1-4 2018
Summary LOCATION
ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
LENGTH
3.22KM
CORNERS
14 (LEFT 6, RIGHT 8)
DIRECTION
CLOCKWISE
AVERAGE SPEED
146KM/H
TOP SPEED
251KM/H
SLOWEST POINT
TURN 9
FASTEST POINT
BARTELS RD
Circuit History MOST POLE POSITIONS
Jamie Whincup (7)
MOST RACE WINS
Jamie Whincup (10)
QUALIFYING LAP RECORD
1:19.2951, Shane van Gisbergen VF Commodore 2017, Soft compound
RACE LAP RECORD
1:20.4210, Scott McLaughlin, FGX Falcon, 2017, Soft compound
DEFENDING SUPERCARS RACE WINNERS Race 1 (Saturday) Shane van Gisbergen Triple Eight Race Engineering
Race 2 (Sunday) Shane van Gisbergen Triple Eight Race Engineering
2018 Race Format and TV RACE TYPE
SuperStreet
CO-DRIVERS
No
TYRE COMPOUND
Hard
RACE FORMAT
2 x 250km races
TV BROADCAST
Fox Sports, Ten
LIVE UPDATES
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Circuit Overview 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 700m, 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 Adelaide 500 was first held in 1999. BEST VANTAGE POINT The outside of the notorious Turn 8 allows fans to watch drivers sweep through the fastest corner on the track. 2017 HIGHLIGHT Shane van Gisbergen ran down Scott McLaughlin in the Sunday race and made the move for the race lead on the fourth-last lap.
Tickets and Social TICKETS
Ticketmaster.com.au
CORPORATE SALES
Kim Kovacs (08) 8212 8500
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2 -MELBOURNE 400 AGP MARCH 22-25 2018
Summary LOCATION
MELBOURNE, VICTORIA
LENGTH
5.30KM
CORNERS
16 (LEFT 6, RIGHT 10)
DIRECTION
CLOCKWISE
AVERAGE SPEED
164KM/H
TOP SPEED
265KM/H
SLOWEST POINT
TURN 3
FASTEST POINT
MAIN STRAIGHT
Circuit History MOST POLE POSITIONS
Fabian Coulthard (4)
MOST RACE WINS
Russell Ingall (8)
QUALIFYING LAP RECORD
1:54.3972, Fabian Coulthard, FGX Falcon, 2017, Super soft compound
RACE LAP RECORD
1:55.9682, Craig Lowndes, VE2 Commodore, 2011, Soft compound
DEFENDING SUPERCARS RACE WINNERS Race NC1 (Friday) Scott McLaughlin, DJR Team Penske
Race NC3 (Saturday) Fabian Coulthard, DJR Team Penske
Race NC2 (Friday) Fabian Coulthard, DJR Team Penske
Race NC4 (Sunday) Chaz Mostert, Tickford Racing
2018 Race Format and TV RACE TYPE
International SuperSprint
CO-DRIVERS
No
TYRE COMPOUND
Soft
RACE FORMAT
132km race + 69km race + 132km race + 69km race
TV BROADCAST
Fox Sports, Ten
LIVE UPDATES
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Circuit Overview CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION A sweeping circuit in the best traditions of fast and flowing European-styled venues, the Albert Park layout is a public road for nearly 360 days a year apart from when the Formula 1 Grand Prix hits town. First held in 1996, the 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. BEST VANTAGE POINT Watching from the mound at Turn 11/Turn 12 sees drivers tackle a challenging high-speed complex. 2017 HIGHLIGHT Chaz Mostert took a drought-breaking race win on the Sunday after Fabian Coulthard blew a tyre while leading.
Tickets and Social TICKETS
Ticketmaster.com.au
CORPORATE SALES
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3 - TASMANIA SUPERSPRINT APRIL 6-8 2018
Summary LOCATION
NEAR LAUNCESTON, TASMANIA
LENGTH
2.41KM
CORNERS
7 (LEFT 4, RIGHT 3)
DIRECTION
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
AVERAGE SPEED
167KM/H
TOP SPEED
270KM/H
SLOWEST POINT
HAIRPIN (TURN 4)
FASTEST POINT
BACK STRAIGHT
Circuit History MOST POLE POSITIONS
Peter Brock (8)
MOST RACE WINS
Jamie Whincup (11)
QUALIFYING LAP RECORD
0:50.9676, Jamie Whincup, VF Commodore, 2014, Soft compound
RACE LAP RECORD
0:51.4370, Craig Lowndes, VF Commodore, 2017, Super soft compound
DEFENDING SUPERCARS RACE WINNERS Race 3* (Saturday) Shane van Gisbergen Triple Eight Race Engineering
Circuit Overview CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION The shortest circuit on the Supercars calendar, Symmons Plains provides two strong passing opportunities (Turn 4 and Turn 6) in addition to a complex sequence of corners (Turns 1 to 2) which often sees Australia’s best drivers come unstuck. BEST VANTAGE POINT Outside of Turn 2 sees driver tackle a challenging downhill braking area. 2017 HIGHLIGHT Twelve cars were involved in a huge pile-up on Lap 2 of the Saturday race.
Race 4 (Sunday) Fabian Coulthard DJR Team Penske
* Championship points not awarded
2018 Race Format and TV
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RACE TYPE
SuperSprint
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CO-DRIVERS
No
CORPORATE SALES
corporate.supercars.com
TYRE COMPOUND
Soft
RACE FORMAT
120km race + 200km race
TV BROADCAST
Fox Sports, Ten (Highlights)
LIVE UPDATES
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4 - PHILLIP ISLAND 500 APRIL 20-22
Summary LOCATION
PHILLIP ISLAND, VICTORIA
LENGTH
4.45KM
CORNERS
12 (LEFT 8, RIGHT 4)
DIRECTION
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
AVERAGE SPEED
174KM/H
TOP SPEED
290KM/H
SLOWEST POINT
HAIRPIN (TURN 4)
FASTEST POINT
GARDNER STRAIGHT
Circuit History MOST POLE POSITIONS
Jamie Whincup (7)
MOST RACE WINS
Craig Lowndes (11)
QUALIFYING LAP RECORD
1:29.0621, Scott McLaughlin, FGX Falcon, 2017, Soft compound
RACE LAP RECORD
1:31.2142, Scott McLaughlin, FGX Falcon, 2017, Soft compound
DEFENDING SUPERCARS RACE WINNERS Race 5 (Saturday) Fabian Coulthard DJR Team Penske
Race 6 (Sunday) Chaz Mostert Tickford Racing
2018 Race Format and TV RACE TYPE
Super500
CO-DRIVERS
No
TYRE COMPOUND
Hard
RACE FORMAT
2 x 250km races
TV BROADCAST
Fox Sports, Ten (Highligths)
LIVE UPDATES
Speedcafe.com
Circuit Overview 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. BEST VANTAGE POINT Stand at Doohan Corner (Turn 1) to watch the cars drop into the fast sweeper and out towards Southern Loop. 2017 HIGHLIGHT The Saturday race descended into chaos with approximately 17 tyre failures at the fast, high-load Phillip Island circuit.
Tickets and Social TICKETS
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CORPORATE SALES
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5 - PERTH SUPERSPRINT MAY 4-6 2018Â
Summary LOCATION
PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
LENGTH
2.42KM
CORNERS
7 (LEFT 2, RIGHT 5)
DIRECTION
CLOCKWISE
AVERAGE SPEED
157KM/H
TOP SPEED
252KM/H
SLOWEST POINT
TURN 1
FASTEST POINT
BACK STRAIGHT
Circuit Overview CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION Located in the 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/ Supercars Championship.
Circuit History MOST POLE POSITIONS
Jamie Whincup (8)
MOST RACE WINS
Craig Lowndes (16)
QUALIFYING LAP RECORD
0:54.5730, Scott McLaughlin, FGX Falcon, 2017, Super soft compound
RACE LAP RECORD
0:55.9440, Jason Bright, VY Commodore, 2004, Hard compound
DEFENDING SUPERCARS RACE WINNERS Race 7 (Saturday) Scott McLaughlin DJR Team Penske
Race 8 (Sunday) Scott McLaughlin DJR Team Penske
BEST VANTAGE POINT Next to Turn 2/Turn 3 to watch the cars negotiate the double change of direction up the hill. 2017 HIGHLIGHT DJR Team Penske taking both poles and race wins, including a front row lock-out and one-two finish on the Saturday, in front of team owner Roger Penske.
2018 Race Format and TV
Tickets and Social
RACE TYPE
SuperSprint
TICKETS
ticketek.com.au
CO-DRIVERS
No
CORPORATE SALES
TYRE COMPOUND
Soft
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RACE FORMAT
120km race + 200km race
TV BROADCAST
Fox Sports, Ten (Highlights)
LIVE UPDATES
Speedcafe.com
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6 - WINTON SUPERSPRINT MAY 18-20 2018
Summary LOCATION
NEAR BENALLA, VICTORIA
LENGTH
3.00KM
CORNERS
12 (LEFT 4, RIGHT 8)
DIRECTION
CLOCKWISE
AVERAGE SPEED
131KM/H
TOP SPEED
225KM/H
SLOWEST POINT
TURN 9
FASTEST POINT
MAIN STRAIGHT
Circuit History MOST POLE POSITIONS
Chaz Mostert, Mark Winterbottom (4)
MOST RACE WINS
John Bowe, Glenn Seton (5)
QUALIFYING LAP RECORD
1:18.7603, Chaz Mostert, FGX Falcon, 2016, Soft compound
RACE LAP RECORD
1:19.7092, Fabian Coulthard, FGX Falcon, 2016, Soft compound
Circuit Overview 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 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. BEST VANTAGE POINT Turn 3 sees spectators get close to the cars in a strong overtaking point.
DEFENDING SUPERCARS RACE WINNERS Race 9 (Saturday) Scott McLaughlin, DJR Team Penske
Race 10 (Sunday) Shane van Gisbergen Triple Eight Race Engineering
2018 Race Format and TV RACE TYPE
SuperSprint
CO-DRIVERS
No
TYRE COMPOUND
Soft
RACE FORMAT
120km race + 200km race
TV BROADCAST
Fox Sports, Ten (Highlights)
LIVE UPDATES
Speedcafe.com
2017 HIGHLIGHT Shane van Gisbergen led Jamie Whincup to a Triple Eight one-two in a grandstand finish, the latter dropping from the lead to as low as third in the final stint before re-passing Fabian Coulthard.
Tickets and Social TICKETS
wintonraceway. com.au
CORPORATE SALES
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2018 ARMOR ALL FAN GUIDE - THE VENUES
7 - DARWIN TRIPLE CROWN JUNE 15-17 2018
Summary LOCATION
DARWIN, NORTHERN TERRITORY
LENGTH
2.87km
CORNERS
14 (LEFT 8, RIGHT 6)
DIRECTION
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
AVERAGE SPEED
149KM/H
TOP SPEED
271KM/H
SLOWEST POINT
THE VALLEY (TURN 6)
FASTEST POINT
MAIN STRAIGHT
Circuit Overview
Circuit History MOST POLE POSITIONS
Mark Skaife, Mark Winterbottom (4)
MOST RACE WINS
Mark Skaife (8)
QUALIFYING LAP RECORD
1:05.6806, Scott McLaughlin, FGX Falcon, 2017, Super soft compound
RACE LAP RECORD
1:06.6747, Scott McLaughlin, FGX Falcon, 2017, Super soft compound
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 1. The warm conditions mean tyre conservation will be critical to determining the race results. BEST VANTAGE POINT The outside of Turn 10 and Turn 11 is a great spot to see the drivers on the ragged edge.
DEFENDING SUPERCARS RACE WINNERS Race 11 (Saturday) Fabian Coulthard DJR Team Penske
Race 12 (Sunday) Scott McLaughlin DJR Team Penske
2017 HIGHLIGHT Shane van Gisbergen clung onto third in the Sunday race after coming under intense pressure from a train of cars headed by Fabian Coulthard.
2018 Race Format and TV
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SuperSprint
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TYRE COMPOUND
Soft
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RACE FORMAT
120km race + 200km race
TV BROADCAST
Fox Sports, Ten (Highlights)
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8 - TOWNSVILLE 400 JULY 6-8 2018
Summary LOCATION
TOWNSVILLE, QUEENSLAND
LENGTH
2.86KM
CORNERS
13 (LEFT 3, RIGHT 10)
DIRECTION
CLOCKWISE
AVERAGE SPEED
144KM/H
TOP SPEED
260KM/H
SLOWEST POINT
HAIRPIN (TURN 11)
FASTEST POINT
MAIN STRAIGHT
Circuit History MOST POLE POSITIONS
Mark Winterbottom (4)
MOST RACE WINS
Jamie Whincup (9)
QUALIFYING LAP RECORD
1:11.9908 Scott McLaughlin, FGX Falcon, 2017, Super soft compound
RACE LAP RECORD
1:12.9311 Nick Percat, VF Commodore, 2017, Super soft compound
Circuit Overview 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 form approximately 70 percent of the circuit. Set in a parklands 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. BEST VANTAGE POINT The viewing mound near the back of the pits provides visibility of the tricky run through Turn 7, Turn 8, and Turn 9.
DEFENDING SUPERCARS RACE WINNERS Race 13 (Saturday) Scott McLaughlin DJR Team Penske
Race 14 (Sunday) Jamie Whincup Triple Eight Race Engineering
2018 Race Format and TV RACE TYPE
SuperStreet
CO-DRIVERS
No
TYRE COMPOUND
Soft
RACE FORMAT
2 x 200km races
TV BROADCAST
Fox Sports, Ten
LIVE UPDATES
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2017 HIGHLIGHT Jamie Whincup used an undercut strategy to beat the ultra-quick Scott McLaughlin and take his first win of the season on the Sunday.
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9 - QUEENSLAND RACEWAY JULY 20-22 2018
Summary LOCATION
IPSWICH, QUEENSLAND
LENGTH
3.12KM
CORNERS
6 (LEFT 2, RIGHT 4)
DIRECTION
CLOCKWISE
AVERAGE SPEED
162KM/H
TOP SPEED
255KM/H
SLOWEST POINT
TURN 6
FASTEST POINT
BACK STRAIGHT
Circuit History MOST POLE POSITIONS
Craig Lowndes, Jamie Whincup (6)
MOST RACE WINS
Craig Lowndes (12)
QUALIFYING LAP RECORD
1:08.4208, Scott McLaughlin, FGX Falcon, 2017, Super soft compound
RACE LAP RECORD
1:09.7225 James Courtney, VF Commodore, 2017, Super soft compound
DEFENDING SUPERCARS RACE WINNERS Race 15 (Saturday) Scott McLaughlin DJR Team Penske
Race 16 (Sunday) Chaz Mostert Tickford Racing
2018 Race Format and TV RACE TYPE
SuperSprint
CO-DRIVERS
No
TYRE COMPOUND
Soft
RACE FORMAT
120km race + 200km race
TV BROADCAST
Fox Sports, Ten (Highlights)
LIVE UPDATES
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Circuit Overview 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 for the Queenslandbased teams. BEST VANTAGE POINT The outside of Turn 6 is a good spot to catch all the drama at the hairpin. 2017 HIGHLIGHT Scott McLaughlin sizzled to a fifth straight pole position in 2017 with a qualifying record.
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10-SYDNEY SUPERNIGHT 300 AUGUST 4 2018
Summary LOCATION
SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES
LENGTH
3.91KM
CORNERS
11 (LEFT 7, RIGHT 4)
DIRECTION
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
AVERAGE SPEED
154KM/H
TOP SPEED
265KM/H
SLOWEST POINT
TURN 8
FASTEST POINT
BRABHAM STRAIGHT
Circuit History MOST POLE POSITIONS
Scott McLaughlin (5)
MOST RACE WINS
Mark Skaife (10)
QUALIFYING LAP RECORD
1:28.2259, Scott McLaughlin, FGX Falcon, 2017, Super soft compound
RACE LAP RECORD
1:30.1577, Chaz Mostert, FGX Falcon, 2017, Super soft compound
DEFENDING SUPERCARS RACE WINNERS Race 17 (Saturday) Fabian Coulthard DJR Team Penske
Race 18 (Sunday) Jamie Whincup Triple Eight Race Engineering
2018 Race Format and TV RACE TYPE
SuperNight
CO-DRIVERS
No
TYRE COMPOUND
Soft
RACE FORMAT
1 x 300km
TV BROADCAST
Fox Sports, Ten (Highlights)
LIVE UPDATES
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Circuit Overview CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION The original 3.93 kilometre Grand Prix circuit was completed in 1990, complying with FIA Category 2 standards, and has hosted a number of major international races, including the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, Supercars Championship and Australian rounds of the A1GP. The layout was renamed the Gardner GP Circuit on October 21, 2013. A favourite amongst riders and drivers alike, the Gardner GP Circuit offers a variety of challenging turns and straights, rewarding the committed. BEST VANTAGE POINT The cars are on the limit going through Moffat Corner (Turn 1), which makes it a good spot to see Supercars going flat-out. 2017 HIGHLIGHT Jamie Whincup became the most prolific ATCC/Supercars Championship race winner when he won for the 106th time on the Sunday.
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11 - THE BEND AUGUST 24-26 2018
Summary LOCATION
TAILEM BEND, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
LENGTH
4.95KM
CORNERS
17 (LEFT 6, RIGHT 11)
DIRECTION
CLOCKWISE
AVERAGE SPEED
N/A
TOP SPEED
N/A
SLOWEST POINT
N/A
FASTEST POINT
N/A
Circuit Overview CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION Located in Tailem Bend, approximately 90km southwest of Adelaide, The Bend Motorsport Park is Australia’s newest permanent race track.
Circuit History MOST POLE POSITIONS
N/A
MOST RACE WINS
N/A
QUALIFYING LAP RECORD
N/A
RACE LAP RECORD
N/A
2018 Race Format and TV RACE TYPE
SuperSprint
CO-DRIVERS
No
TYRE COMPOUND
TBA
RACE FORMAT
120km race + 200km race
TV BROADCAST
Fox Sports, Ten (Highlights)
LIVE UPDATES
Speedcafe.com
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ABOUT THE PIRTEK ENDURO CUP Entering its sixth season in 2018, the PIRTEK Enduro Cup has become synonymous with the teamwork integral to the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship. It adds a heightened significance to the three two-driver endurance events - the Wilson Security Sandown 500, Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 and the Gold Coast 600. The two-driver teams accumulate points across the three events with the Champion crowned on the Gold Coast. In 2017, the PIRTEK Enduro Cup broke new ground with first-time winners Chaz Mostert and Steve Owen in the Supercheap Auto Racing Falcon FGX, which also made it the first Ford team to take the title since the Championship-within-a-Championship was inaugurated. PIRTEK Fluid Systems has been an integral supplier of hoses and fittings to Supercars teams for many years and PIRTEK is responsible for keeping much of pitlane on-track - with its product used in the cars, in the garage equipment, by event support crews at the track, in the transporters and back at team workshops. The PIRTEK Enduro Cup Trophy is manufactured by over 400 parts available from the PIRTEK catalogue and was designed and built by renowned Australian automotive artist, James Corbett. In addition to being the PIRTEK Enduro Cup major sponsor, PIRTEK is the Official Hose Supplier to the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship and a proud sponsor of DJR Team Penske. PREVIOUS WINNERS: 2017 Chaz Mostert and Steve Owen 2016 Shane van Gisbergen and Alexandre Premat 2015 Garth Tander and Warren Luff 2014 Jamie Whincup and Paul Dumbrell 2013 Craig Lowndes and Warren Luff
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12 - SANDOWN 500 SEPTEMBER 14-16 2018
Summary LOCATION
MELBOURNE, VICTORIA
LENGTH
3.10KM
CORNERS
13 (LEFT 8, RIGHT 5)
DIRECTION
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
AVERAGE SPEED
164KM/H
TOP SPEED
270KM/H
SLOWEST POINT
BACK STRAIGHT
FASTEST POINT
TURN 4
Circuit History MOST POLE POSITIONS
Peter Brock (7)
MOST RACE WINS
Peter Brock (9)
QUALIFYING LAP RECORD
1:08.5730, Jamie Whincup, VF Commodore, 2014, Hard compound
RACE LAP RECORD
1:09.0897, Chaz Mostert, FGX Falcon, 2017, Super soft compound
DEFENDING SUPERCARS RACE WINNERS Race for the Grid 1 (Saturday) Luke Youlden Erebus Motorsport
Race for the Grid 2 (Saturday) Cameron Waters Tickford Racing
Sandown 500 (Sunday) Cameron Waters/Richie Stanaway Tickford Racing
2018 Race Format and TV RACE TYPE
Pirtek Enduro Cup
CO-DRIVERS
Yes
TYRE COMPOUND
Soft
RACE FORMAT
500km race
TV BROADCAST
Fox Sports, Ten
LIVE UPDATES
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Circuit Overview CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION A fast circuit set around a horse racing track, Sandown requires strong engines for the 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/ Supercars Championship events than any other, and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2012. BEST VANTAGE POINT The hill at the end of the Back Straight is the place to watch the drivers negotiate the fast esses. 2017 HIGHLIGHT Cameron Waters and Richie Stanaway drove a faultless race for their first Supercars Championship race win each.
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2018 ARMOR ALL FAN GUIDE - THE VENUES
PREVIOUS BATHURST 1000 WINNERS
2017
David Reynolds/Luke Youlden
1998
Jason Bright/Steven Richards
1981
Dick Johnson/John French
2016
Will Davison/Jonathon Webb
1998
*Rickard Rydell/Jim Richards
1980
Peter Brock/Jim Richards
2015
Craig Lowndes/Steven Richards
1997
Larry Perkins/Russell Ingall
1979
Peter Brock/Jim Richards
2014
Chaz Mostert/Paul Morris
1997
*Geoff Brabham/David Brabham
1978
Peter Brock/Jim Richards
2013
Mark Winterbottom/Steven Richards
1996
Craig Lowndes/Greg Murphy
1977
Allan Moffat/Jacky Ickx
2012
Jamie Whincup/Paul Dumbrell
1995
Larry Perkins/Russell Ingall
1976
Bob Morris/John Fitzpatrick
2011
Garth Tander/Nick Percat
1994
Dick Johnson/John Bowe
1975
Peter Brock/Brian Sampson
2010
Craig Lowndes/Mark Skaife
1993
Larry Perkins/Gregg Hansford
1974
John Goss/Kevin Bartlett
2009
Garth Tander/Will Davison
1992
Jim Richards/Mark Skaife
1973
Allan Moffat/Ian Geoghegan
2008
Craig Lowndes/Jamie Whincup
1991
Jim Richards/Mark Skaife
1972
Peter Brock
2007
Craig Lowndes/Jamie Whincup
1990
Allan Grice/Win Percy
1971
Allan Moffat
2006
Craig Lowndes/Jamie Whincup
1989
Dick Johnson/John Bowe
1970
Allan Moffat
2005
Mark Skaife/Todd Kelly
1988
Tony Longhurst/Tomas Mezera
1969
Colin Bond/Tony Roberts
2004
Greg Murphy/Rick Kelly
1987
P.Brock/D.Parsons/P.McLeod
1968
Bruce McPhee/Barry Mulholland
2003
Greg Murphy/Rick Kelly
1986
Allan Grice/Graeme Bailey
1967
Harry Firth/Fred Gibson
2002
Mark Skaife/Jim Richards
1985
Armin Hahne/John Goss
1966
Rauno Aaltonen/Bob Holden
2001
Mark Skaife/Tony Longhurst
1984
Peter Brock/Larry Perkins
1965
Bo Seton/Midge Bosworth
2000
Garth Tander/Jason Bargwanna
1983
P.Brock/L.Perkins/J.Harvey
1964
Bob Jane/George Reynolds
1999
Greg Murphy/Steven Richards
1982
Peter Brock/Larry Perkins
1963
Harry Firth/Bob Jane
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13 - SUPERCHEAP AUTO BATHURST 1000 OCTOBER 4-7 2018 Summary LOCATION
BATHURST, NEW SOUTH WALES
LENGTH
6.21KM
CORNERS
23 (LEFT 14, RIGHT 9)
DIRECTION
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
AVERAGE SPEED
178KM/H
TOP SPEED
300KM/H
SLOWEST POINT
FORREST’S ELBOW
FASTEST POINT
CONROD STRAIGHT
Circuit History MOST POLE POSITIONS
Peter Brock (6)
MOST RACE WINS
Peter Brock (9)
QUALIFYING LAP RECORD
2:03.8312,Scott McLaughlin, FGX Falcon, 2017, 2016-spec Hard compound
RACE LAP RECORD
2:06.2769, David Reynolds, VF Commodore, 2016, Hard compound
DEFENDING SUPERCARS RACE WINNERS Bathurst 1000 (Sunday) David Reynolds/Luke Youlden Erebus Motorsport
2018 Race Format and TV RACE TYPE
Pirtek Enduro Cup
CO-DRIVERS
Yes
TYRE COMPOUND
Hard
RACE FORMAT
1000km race
TV BROADCAST
Fox Sports, Ten
LIVE UPDATES
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Circuit Overview 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 Supercars drivers and is ranked among the great race tracks of the world. BEST VANTAGE POINT McPhillamy Park offers the perfect view to watch the Supercars flat-out and on the limit. 2017 HIGHLIGHT David Reynolds passed Nick Percat in the final 16 laps to achieve a first Bathurst 1000 win for he and co-driver Luke Youlden as plenty slipped off the road in the desperate dash to the finish.
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2018 ARMOR ALL FAN GUIDE - THE VENUES
14 - GOLD COAST 600 OCTOBER 19-21 2018
Summary LOCATION
GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND
LENGTH
2.96KM
CORNERS
15 (LEFT 10, RIGHT 5)
DIRECTION
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
AVERAGE SPEED
146KM/H
TOP SPEED
265KM/H
SLOWEST POINT
HAIRPIN (TURN 4)
FASTEST POINT
MAIN STRAIGHT
Circuit History MOST POLE POSITIONS
Jamie Whincup (6)
MOST RACE WINS
Garth Tander, Jamie Whincup (7)
QUALIFYING LAP RECORD
1:10.0480, David Reynolds, FG Falcon, 2013, Soft compound
RACE LAP RECORD
1:10.0851*,Will Davison, FG Falcon, 2011, Soft compound
DEFENDING SUPERCARS RACE WINNERS Race 21 (Saturday) Chaz Mostert/Steve Owen Tickford Racing
Race 22 (Sunday) Scott McLaughlin/Alexandre Premat DJR Team Penske
Circuit Overview CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION The Gold Coast street circuit is a high speed, concrete-lined thrill ride that was shortened for the new-look event in 2010 by around 1.5km. The temporary street track has created carnage in the past, particularly when drivers don’t show the patience required for victory, so the co-drivers at this year’s event will have to tread carefully. BEST VANTAGE POINT The Beach Chicane an awesome spot to watch the cars bounce over the kerbs. 2017 HIGHLIGHT Scott McLaughlin and Alexandre Premat took a stunning comeback win on the Sunday despite starting 13th after a superb stint from the Frenchman and a bold fuel strategy.
* Corner bollards removed and shortcut sensors turned off
2018 Race Format and TV RACE TYPE
Pirtek Enduro Cup
CO-DRIVERS
Yes
TYRE COMPOUND
Soft
RACE FORMAT
2 x 300km races
TV BROADCAST
Fox Sports, Ten
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15 -AUCKLAND SUPERSPRINT NOVEMBER 2-4 2018
Summary LOCATION
PUKEKOHE, NEW ZEALAND
LENGTH
2.91KM
CORNERS
11 (LEFT 4, RIGHT 7)
DIRECTION
CLOCKWISE
AVERAGE SPEED
167KM/H
TOP SPEED
258KM/H
SLOWEST POINT
HAIRPIN (TURN 8)
FASTEST POINT
MAIN STRAIGHT, BACK STRAIGHT
Circuit History MOST POLE POSITIONS
Jamie Whincup (5)
MOST RACE WINS
Greg Murphy (9)
QUALIFYING LAP RECORD
1:02.1183 Jamie Whincup, VF Commodore, 2016, Hard compound
RACE LAP RECORD
1:03.2524 Craig Lowndes, VF Commodore, 2015, Hard compound
DEFENDING SUPERCARS RACE WINNERS Race 23 (Saturday) Shane van Gisbergen Triple Eight Race Engineering
Race 24 (Sunday) Jamie Whincup Triple Eight Race Engineering
2018 Race Format and TV RACE TYPE
International SuperSprint
CO-DRIVERS
No
TYRE COMPOUND
Hard
RACE FORMAT
2 x 200km races
TV BROADCAST
Fox Sports, Ten (Highlights)
LIVE UPDATES
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Circuit Overview CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION A $6.6 million upgrade saw a new-look Pukekohe Park Raceway return to the Supercars Championship in 2013. A range of works have been 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. BEST VANTAGE POINT Standing on the outside at the Mountain Bend is the best place to watch the drivers tackle the fast sweeps onto the Main Straight. 2017 HIGHLIGHT Jamie Whincup held off Scott McLaughlin for an important victory on the Sunday which would set up a tense championship finale.
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16 - NEWCASTLE 500 NOVEMBER 23-25 2018
Summary LOCATION
NEWCASTLE, NEW SOUTH WALES
LENGTH
2.65KM
CORNERS
13 (LEFT 9, RIGHT 4)
DIRECTION
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
AVERAGE SPEED
135KM/H
TOP SPEED
226KM/H
SLOWEST POINT
NOBBYS HAIRPIN (TURN 11)
FASTEST POINT
EXIT TURN 10
Circuit History MOST POLE POSITIONS
Scott McLaughlin (2)
MOST RACE WINS
Scott McLaughlin, Jamie Whincup (1)
QUALIFYING LAP RECORD
1:09.9065, Scott McLaughlin, FGX Falcon, 2017, Super soft compound
RACE LAP RECORD
1:10.6403, David Reynolds, VF Commodore, 2017, Super soft compound DEFENDING SUPERCARS RACE WINNERS Race 25 (Saturday) Race 26 (Sunday) Scott McLaughlin Jamie Whincup DJR Team Penske Triple Eight Race Engineering
2018 Race Format and TV RACE TYPE
SuperStreet
CO-DRIVERS
No
TYRE COMPOUND
Soft
RACE FORMAT
2 x 250km races
TV BROADCAST
Fox Sports, Ten
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Circuit Overview CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION Debuting in 2017, the Newcastle East Street Circuit winds through the East End between the Pacific Ocean and the city’s working harbour. The track features a steep climb up Watt St from Turn 1 to Turn 2 into an ultratricky winding run down the hill towards Newcastle Beach. BEST VANTAGE POINT Stand next to Shortland Esplanade as the cars snake down the hill towards Newcastle Beach. 2017 HIGHLIGHT The inaugural Newcastle 500 put on perhaps the most thrilling championship finale in history, when Scott McLaughlin fought his way back into a title-winning position, only to lose it again to race winner Jamie Whincup after incurring his third penalty of the race as the chequered flag flew.
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2018 ARMOR ALL FAN GUIDE - THE GRID
DJR TEAM PENSKE
FORD FALCON FGX
Team Owners: Roger Penske, Dick Johnson, Ryan Story Team Website: DJRTeamPenske.com.au /DJRTeamPenske
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Date of Birth
28/07/1982, Burnley, England
Nickname
Fabs
Residence
Gold Coast, QLD
VASC Starts
351
@FabianCoulthard
Pole Positions
8
@FabianCoulthard
Race Engineer
Mark Fenning
/FabianCoulthard
Wins
Podiums
9
42
Career Highlights: 3rd in 2017 Supercars Championship, 2005 Carrera Cup Australia Champion, 2001/02 New Zealand Formula Ford Champion.
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SCOTT MCLAUGHLIN Date of Birth /ScottMcLaughlin93 @SMcLaughlin93 @SMcLaughlin93
10/06/1993, Christchurch, NZ
Residence
Melbourne, VIC
Pole Positions
33
Race Engineer
Ludo Lacroix
Wins
16
Nickname
Scotty
VASC Starts
167
Podiums
42
Career Highlights: Supercars practice lap record at Bathurst (2017), 2017 ARMOR ALL Pole Champion, 2012 Super2 Series Winner.
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TRIPLE EIGHT RACE ENGINEERING
HOLDEN COMMODORE ZB
Team Owners: Roland Dane, Paul Dumbrell, Tim Miles, Trinette Schipkie Team Website: redbullholdenracing.com @redbullholden
/redbullholden
@redbullholden
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JAMIE WHINCUP /JDWhincup @JamieWhincup @JamieWhincup
Date of Birth
06/02/1983, Melbourne, VIC
Nickname
J-Dub
Residence
Gold Coast, QLD
VASC Starts
434
Pole Positions
75
Race Engineer
David Cauchi
Wins
108
Podiums
182
Career Highlights: 7 Supercars Championships (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017), 4 Bathurst 1000 Wins (2006, 2007, 2008, 2012), 2017 Bathurst 12 Hour Winner.
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SHANE VAN GISBERGEN /SVG97 @Shanevg97 @SVG97
Date of Birth
09/05/1989, Auckland, NZ
Nickname
SVG
Residence
Gold Coast, QLD
VASC Starts
329
Pole Positions
19
Race Engineer
Grant McPherson
Wins
24
Podiums
77
Career Highlights: 2016 Supercars Champion, 2016 Bathurst 12 Hour Winner, 2016 Blancpain Endurance Series Champion.
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TRIPLE EIGHT RACE ENGINEERING
HOLDEN COMMODORE ZB
Team Owners: Roland Dane, Paul Dumbrell, Tim Miles, Trinette Schipkie Team Website: autobarnlowndesracing.com.au @autobarnlowndes
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CRAIG LOWNDES Date of Birth
21/06/1974, Melbourne, VIC
Nickname
Lowndsey
/CraigLowndesOfficial
Residence
Brisbane, QLD
VASC Starts
636
@CraigLowndes888
Pole Positions
41
Race Engineer
John McGregor
Wins
105
Podiums
159
Career Highlights: 3 Supercars Championships (1996, 1998, 1999), 6 Bathurst 1000 Wins (1996, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2015), 2 Bathurst 12 Hour Wins (2014, 2017) .
TEKNO AUTOSPORTS
HOLDEN COMMODORE ZB
Team Owner: Johnathon Webb Team Website: tekno.com.au /teknoautosports
@teknogroup
@TeknoAutosports
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jacklebrocq.com
JACK LE BROCQ Date of Birth
07/07/1992 Melbourne, VIC
Nickname
Jack
/JackLeBrocq.com.au
Residence
Gold Coast, QLD
VASC Starts
20
@jacklebrocq
Pole Positions
0
@Jack_lebrocq
Race Engineer
Campbell Little
Wins
0
Podiums
0
Career Highlights: 4th in 2016 Bathurst 1000, 2016 Super2 Series runner-up, 2012 Australian Formula Ford Champion. /Speedcafe
@Speedcafe
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TICKFORD RACING
FORD FALCON FGX
Team Owners: Rusty French, Rod Nash, Sven Burchartz Team Website: tickfordracing.com.au @TickfordRacing
/TickfordRacing
@tickfordracing
5 MARK WINTERBOTTOM
MarkWinterbottom.com
Date of Birth
20/05/1981, Sydney, NSW
Nickname
Frosty
/MarkWinterbottom
Residence
Melbourne, VIC
VASC Starts
439
@MWinterbottom
Pole Positions
36
@MarkJWinterbottom
Race Engineer
Brendan Hogan
Wins
38
Podiums
116
Career Highlights: 2015 Supercars Champion, 2013 Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2 Sandown 500 Wins (2006, 2015).
6 CAMERON WATERS
CamWaters.com.au
Date of Birth
03/08/1994, Mildura, VIC
Nickname
Cam
/camwaters94
Residence
Melbourne, VIC
VASC Starts
70
@Cameron_Waters
Pole Positions
3
@Cam_Waters
Race Engineer
Brad Wischusen
Wins
1
Podiums
4
Career Highlights: 2017 Sandown 500 Winner, 2014 Super2 Series Winner, 2011 Australian Formula Ford Champion.
/ARMORALLAusNZ
@ARMORALLAusNZ
/ARMORALLAusNZ
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TICKFORD RACING
FORD FALCON FGX
Team Owners: Rusty French, Rod Nash, Sven Burchartz Team Website: tickfordracing.com.au /TickfordRacing
@tickfordracing
@TickfordRacing
55 CHAZ MOSTERT
ChazMozzie.com
Date of Birth
10/04/1992, Melbourne, VIC
Nickname
Mozzie
/chazmozzie
Residence
Gold Coast, QLD
VASC Starts
144
@ChazMozzie
Pole Positions
16
@ChazMozzie
Race Engineer
Adam de Borre
Wins
11
Podiums
37
Career Highlights: 2014 Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2017 PIRTEK Enduro Cup Winner, 2010 Australian Formula Ford Champion.
56 richiestanaway.com
RICHIE STANAWAY Date of Birth
24/11/1991, Rotorua, NZ
/richie.stanaway
Residence
Melbourne, VIC
@richiestanaway
Pole Positions
1
@richiestanaway
Race Engineer
Sam Potter
Wins
VASC Starts 1
Podiums
8
2
Career Highlights: 2017 Sandown 500 Winner, 2 GP2 race wins, 2011 German Formula 3 Champion
/Speedcafe
@Speedcafe
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GARRY ROGERS MOTORSPORT
HOLDEN COMMODORE ZB
Team Owner: Garry Rogers Team Website: grmotorsport.com.au /GarryRogersMotorsport
@GRMotorsport
@ grmotorsport
33 GARTH TANDER
GarthTander.com.au
Date of Birth
31/03/1977, Perth, WA
Nickname
GT
/GarthTander
Residence
Melbourne, VIC
VASC Starts
603
@GarthTander
Pole Positions
30
@GarthTander
Race Engineer
Richard Hollway
Wins
54
Podiums
111
Career Highlights: 3 Bathurst 1000 Wins, 2007 Supercars Champion, 3 500km enduro wins
34 JAMES GOLDING Date of Birth
19/01/1996 Warragul, VIC
Nickname
Bieber
/JamesGoldingMotorsport
Residence
Melbourne, VIC
VASC Starts
12
@jimmygolding
Pole Positions
0
Race Engineer
Manuel Sanchez
Wins
0
Podiums
Career Highlights: 44th in 2017 Sandown 500, 5th in 2016 Gold Coast Saturday race, 2 Super2 race wins
/ARMORALLAusNZ
@ARMORALLAusNZ
/ARMORALLAusNZ
0
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EREBUS MOTORSPORT
HOLDEN COMMODORE ZB
Team Owner: Betty Klimenko Team Website: erebusmotorsport.com /ErebusMotorsportV8
@ErebusV8
@erebusv8
9
/Davidreynoldsv8supercar
@DaffidReynolds @DaffidReynolds
DAVID REYNOLDS
DavidReynolds.com.au
Date of Birth
03/07/1985, Albury, NSW
Nickname
Daffid
Residence
Melbourne, VIC
VASC Starts
256
Pole Positions
7
Race Engineer
Alistair McVean
Wins
4
Podiums
15
Career Highlights: 2017 Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2007 Carrera Cup Champion, 2004 Australian Formula Ford Champion
99 antondepasquale.com.au
ANTON DE PASQUALE /antondepasquale86 @ a_depasquale @antondepasquale
Date of Birth
14/09/1995 Melbourne, VIC
Residence
Melbourne, VIC
Pole Positions
0
Race Engineer
Mirko De Rosa
Wins
VASC Starts 0
Podiums
0
0
Career Highlights: 2 Super2 race wins, 2014 Formula Renault 1.6 NEC Champion, 2013 Australian Formula Ford Champion
/Speedcafe
@Speedcafe
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NISSAN MOTORSPORT
NISSAN ALTIMA L33
Team Owners: Rick and Todd Kelly Team Website: nissanmotorsport.com.au /NissanMotorsportAus
@Nissan_Msport
@nissan_msport
7 andreheimgartner.com
ANDRE HEIMGARTNER Date of Birth
08/06/1995 Auckland, NZ
/AHRacing
Residence
Melbourne, VIC
@andreheimgartne
Pole Positions
0
@andreheimgartner
Race Engineer
Dilan Talabani
VASC Starts
Wins
0
Podiums
63
1
Career Highlights: 2017 Gold Coast 600 Race 21 podium, 2017 Carrera Cup Australia runner-up, 2 New Zealand Formula Ford Championships (2010/11, 2011/12)
15 RICK KELLY Date of Birth
17/01/1983, Mildura, VIC
Nickname
Ricko
/RickKelly15
Residence
Melbourne, VIC
VASC Starts
491
@RickKelly
Pole Positions
9
@RickKelly15
Race Engineer
George Commins
Wins
12
Podiums
35
Career Highlights: 2006 Supercars Champion, 2 Bathurst 1000 Wins (2003, 2004), 2001 Australian Drivers’ Champion
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@ARMORALLAusNZ
/ARMORALLAusNZ
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NISSAN MOTORSPORT
NISSAN ALTIMA L33
Team Owners: Rick and Todd Kelly Team Website: nissanmotorsport.com.au /NissanMotorsportAus
@Nissan_Msport
@nissan_msport
23 MichaelCaruso.com.au
MICHAEL CARUSO Date of Birth
25/05/1983, Sydney, NSW
Nickname
Robbo
/MichaelCarusodriver
Residence
Melbourne, VIC
VASC Starts
315
@MichaelCarus0
Pole Positions
0
@MichaelCarus0
Race Engineer
Steven Todkill
Wins
2
Podiums
9
Career Highlights: 2009 Bathurst 1000 podium, 2007 Super2 Series runner-up, 2003 Australian Formula 3 Champion
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SIMONA DE SILVESTRO Date of Birth
01/09/1988, Thun, Switzerland
Nickname
The Iron Maiden
/SimodeSilvestro
Residence
Gold Coast, QLD
VASC Starts
28
@SimdeSilvestro
Pole Positions
0
@SimonadeSilvestro
Race Engineer
Chris Stuckey
Wins
0
Podiums
0
Career Highlights: 2014 Sauber Formula 1 test driver, 2013 Houston IndyCar podium, 5 Atlantic Championship race wins
/Speedcafe
@Speedcafe
/Speedcafe
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WALKINSHAW ANDRETTI UNITED
HOLDEN COMMODORE ZB
Team Owners: Ryan Walkinshaw, Andretti Autosport, United Autosports Team Website: mobil1boostmobileracing.com.au /mobil1boostmobileracing
@ FollowWAU
@ mobil1boostmobileracing
2 scottpye.com
SCOTT PYE Date of Birth
08/01/1990, Adelaide, SA
Nickname
Scotty
/ScottPye19
Residence
Melbourne, VIC
VASC Starts
159
@ ScottPye19
Pole Positions
1
@ScottPye19
Race Engineer
Rob Starr
Wins
0
Podiums
4
Career Highlights: 2017 Bathurst 1000 runner-up, 2012 Super2 Series runner-up, 2010 British Formula Ford Champion
25 jamescourtney.com.au
JAMES COURTNEY Date of Birth
29/06/1980, Penrith, NSW
Nickname
JC
/JamesCourtneyRacing
Residence
Gold Coast, QLD
VASC Starts
374
@JCourtney
Pole Positions
10
@JCourtney
Race Engineer
Terry Kerr
Wins
15
Podiums
54
Career Highlights: 2010 Supercars Champion, 2007 Bathurst 1000 runner-up, 2000 British Formula Ford Champion
/Speedcafe
@Speedcafe
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BRAD JONES RACING
HOLDEN COMMODORE ZB
Team Owners: Brad and Kim Jones Team Website: bradjonesracing.com.au /Tbjrsupercars
@Tbjrsupercars
@bjrsupercars
8 nickpercat.com
NICK PERCAT /NickPercat @NickPercat @NickPercat
Date of Birth
14/09/1998, Adelaide, SA
Nickname
Perdog
Residence
Melbourne, VIC
VASC Starts
134
Pole Positions
0
Race Engineer
Paul Scalzo
Wins
2
Podiums
6
Career Highlights: 2011 Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2012 Bathurst Super2 Winner of both races, 2009 Australian Formula Ford Champion
14 TIM SLADE Date of Birth
03/08/1985, Hornsby, NSW
Nickname
SladeDog
/TimSlade
Residence
Gold Coast, QLD
VASC Starts
272
@_TimSlade_
Pole Positions
2
@_TimSlade_
Race Engineer
Julian Stannard
Wins
2
Podiums
15
Career Highlights: 2016 Winton Supercars Winner of both races, 2 Supercars Championship poles, 2006 Australian Formula Ford runner-up
/ARMORALLAusNZ
@ARMORALLAusNZ
/ARMORALLAusNZ
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BRAD JONES RACING
HOLDEN COMMODORE ZB
Team Owners: Brad and Kim Jones Team Website: bradjonesracing.com.au /Tbjrsupercars
@Tbjrsupercars
@bjrsupercars
21 TIM BLANCHARD Date of Birth
30/06/1987, Melbourne, VIC
Nickname:
Timmy
/TimBlanchard18
Residence
Melbourne, VIC
VASC Starts
144
@TimBlanchard3
Pole Positions
0
@TimBlanchard3
Race Engineer
Wally Storey
Wins
0
Podiums
0
Career Highlights: 2007 Australian Formula Ford Champion, 2008 British Formula Ford runner-up, 2010 Super2 Series runner-up
MATT STONE RACING
FORD FALCON FGX
Team Owner: Matt Stone Team Website: stoneracing.com.au /Matt-Stone-Racing-207897345904650
@mattstoneracing
35 TODD HAZELWOOD
toddhazelwood.com
Date of Birth
25/09/1995 Adelaide, SA
Nickname
Hazelnut
/ToddHazelwoodRacing
Residence
Gold Coast, QLD
VASC Starts
5
@Todd_Hazelwood
Pole Positions
0
@toddhazelwood
Race Engineer
Wes McDougall
Wins
0
Podiums
0
Career Highlights: 2017 Super2 Series Winner, 12th in 2017 Bathurst 1000, 2017 Bathurst 6 Hour Class C Winner /Speedcafe
@Speedcafe
/Speedcafe
2018 ARMOR ALL FAN GUIDE - THE GRID
PRESTON HIRE RACING
HOLDEN COMMODORE ZB
Team Owner: Charlie Schwerkolt Team Website: PrestonHireRacing.com.au /PrestonHireRacing18
@PrestonHireRacing
@PrestonHireRcng
18 LeeHoldsworth.com.au
LEE HOLDSWORTH Date of Birth
02/02/1983, Melbourne, VIC
/leeholdsy18
Residence
Melbourne, VIC
@LeeHoldsworth
Pole Positions
4
@LeeHoldsy18
Race Engineer
Stuart McDonald
Wins
3
Nickname
Leethal
VASC Starts
363
Podiums
13
Career Highlights: 2009 Bathurst 1000 podium, 1st Erebus Motorsport race winner (Winton, 2014), 4 Supercars poles
23RED RACING
FORD FALCON FGX
Team Owners: Phil Munday, Lucas Dumbrell Team Website: 23redracing.com.au /23redracing
@23RedRacing
230 willdavison.com.au
WILL DAVISON Date of Birth
30/08/1982 Melbourne, VIC
Nickname
Davo
/willdavisonofficial
Residence
Gold Coast, QLD
VASC Starts
388
@will_davison
Pole Positions
17
@willdavison__
Race Engineer
Rob Palermo
Wins
19
Podiums
51
Career Highlights: 2 Bathurst 1000 Wins (2009, 2016), 2009 Supercars Championship runner-up, 2001 Australian Formula Ford Champion
/ARMORALLAusNZ
@ARMORALLAusNZ
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Mar 1-4
Adelaide 500
2
Apr 6-8
Tyrepower Tasmania SuperSprint
3
May 4-6
Perth SuperSprint
4
Jul 6-8
Watpac Townsville 400
5
Sep 14-16
Sandown 500
6
Oct 4-7
Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000
7
Nov 23-25
Coates Hire Newcastle 500
PORSCHE WILSON SECURITY CARRERA CUP AUSTRALIA 1
Mar 1-4
Adelaide 500
2
Mar 22-25
Australian Formula 1 GP
3
Apr 20-22
WD-40 Phillip Island 500
4
Jun 15-17
CrownBet Darwin Triple Crown
5
Aug 3-4
Red Rooster Sydney SuperNight 300
6
Aug 24-26
The Bend SuperSprint
7
Oct 4-7
Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000
8
Oct 19-21
Vodafone Gold Coast 600
TOYOTA 86 RACING SERIES
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2
Jul 6-8
Watpac Townsville 400
3
Aug 24-26
The Bend SuperSprint
4
Sep 14-16
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5
Oct 4-7
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6
Nov 23-25
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Mar 1-4
Adelaide 500
2
Apr 6-8
Tyrepower Tasmania SuperSprint
3
May 18-20
Winton SuperSprint
4
Jun 15-17
CrownBet Darwin Triple Crown
5
Jul 6-8
Watpac Townsville 400
6
Sep 14-16
Sandown 500
7
Oct 4-7
Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000
8
Nov 23-25
Coates Hire Newcastle 500
AUSSIE RACING CARS 1
Feb 23-25
Baskerville Raceway 60th Anniversary
2
Apr 20-22
Phillip Island 500
3
May 18-20
Winton SuperSprint
4
Jul 20-22
Coates Hire Ipswich SuperSprint
5
Aug 24-26
The Bend SuperSprint
6
Sep 21-23
Sydney Motorsport Park
7
Oct 19-21
Vodafone Gold Coast 600
AUSTRALIAN SUPERBIKES 1
Feb 22-25
World Superbike Round - Phillip Island
2
Mar 16-18
Wakefield Park Raceway
3
Apr 19-22
The Bend Motorsport Park
4
Jun 28-Jul 1
Hidden Valley Raceway
5
Aug 17-19
Morgan Park Raceway
6
Sep 7-9
Winton Motor Raceway
7
Oct 12-14
Phillip Island Circuit
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AUSTRALIAN GT CHAMPIONSHIP 1
Mar 22-25
Australian Formula 1 GP
2
Apr 14-15
The Bend Motorsport Park
3
May 12-13
Sandown
4
June 2-3
Phillip Island 101
5
Aug 4-5
Sydney Motorsport Park
6
Oct 13-14
Hampton Downs
AUSTRALIAN GT TROPHY SERIES 1
Mar 22-25
Australian Formula 1 GP
2
May 12-13
Sandown
3
Jun 1-2
Phillip Island
4
Aug 4-5
Sydney Motorsport Park
5
Sep 1-2
Winton Motor Raceway
PORSCHE MICHELIN GT3 CUP CHALLENGE AUSTRALIA 1
Apr 13-15
The Bend
2
May 11-13
Sandown
3
Jun 9-11
Phillip Island
4
Jul 28-27
Queensland Raceway
5
Sep 1-2
Winton
6
Sep 21-22
Sydney Motorsport Park
SUPERUTES 1
Mar 1-4
Adelaide 500
2
May 18-20
Winton SuperSprint
3
Jul 6-8
Townsville 400
4
Jul 20-22
Coates Hire Ipswich SuperSprint
5
Sep 14-16
Sandown 500
6
Oct 4-7
Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000
7
Oct 19-21
Vodafone Gold Coast 600
8
Nov 23-25
Coates Hire Newcastle 500
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CAMS JAYCO AUSTRALIAN FORMULA 4 CHAMPIONSHIP 1
Apr 6-8
Symmons Plains
2
Jun 1-3
Phillip Island
3
Jul 20-22
Queensland Raceway
4&5
Aug 31 - Sep 2
Winton
6
Sep 21-23
Sydney Motorsport Park
7
Nov 2-4
Pukekohe
1
Feb 23-25
Monarto, SA
2
Apr 13-15
Albury-Wodonga, VIC
3
May 25-27
Newcastle, NSW
4
Jul 27-29
Emerald, QLD
5
Aug 31 - Sep 2
Port Melbourne, VIC
AUSTRALIAN FORMULA FORD SERIES 1
Mar 9-11
Winton
2
Apr 20-22
Queensland Raceway
3
May 25-27
Wakefield Park
4
Jul 20-22
Sandown
5
Aug 24-26
The Bend
6
Sep 28-30
Phillip Island
7
Oct 26-28
Sydney Motorsport Park
AUSTRALIAN KART CHAMPIONSHIP
SHANNONS NATIONALS 1
Apr 13-15
The Bend
2
May 10-13
Sandown
3
Jun 1-3
Phillip Island
4
Jul 28-29
Queensland Raceway
5
Sep 1-2
Winton Raceway
6
Sep 21-23
Sydney Motorsport Park
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Mar 3-4
Eureka Rally, VIC
2
Apr 27-29
Forest Rally, WA
3
Jun 1-3
National Capital Rally, ACT
4
Jul 27-29
Rally Tasmania, TAS (TBC)
5
Sep 21-23
Adelaide Hills Rally, SA
6
Nov 15-18
Rally Australia, NSW
BFGOODRICH CAMS AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP 1
May 4-6
St George 399, QLD
2
Jun 9-11
Finke Desert Race, NT
3
Aug 10-12
Rainbow Desert Enduro, VIC
400 THUNDER 1
Jul 21-22, 2017
Hidden Valley Drag Strip, NT
2
Nov 3-4, 2017
East Coast Thunder, NSW
3
Jan 6, 2018
New Years Thunder, QLD
4
Jan 20, 2018
Santo’s Summer Thunder, NSW
5
Mar 3-4, 2018
Perth Motorplex, WA
6
Mar 23-24, 2018
Adelaide, SA
7
Mar 30, 2018
Santo’s Super Thunder, QLD
8
May 4-5, 2018
Nitro Thunder, NSW
9
Jun 7-10, 2018
Winternationals, QLD
TA2 RACING AUSTRALIA 1
Mar 10-11
Winton
2
Apr 20-22
Queensland Raceway
3
Jun 22-24
Queensland Raceway
4
Aug 18-19
Wakefield Park
5
Sep 14-16
Queensland Raceway
6
Oct 27-28
Sydney Motorsport Park
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Mar 23-25
Australian Grand Prix
2
Apr 6-8
Bahrain Grand Prix
3
Apr 13-15
Chinese Grand Prix
4 5
Apr 27-29 May 11-13
Azerbaijan Grand Prix Spanish Grand Prix
6
May 24-27
Monaco Grand Prix
7
Jun 8-10
Canadian Grand Prix
8
Jun 22-24
French Grand Prix
9
Jun 29 - Jul 1
Austrian Grand Prix
10
Jul 6-8
British Grand Prix
11
Jul 20-22
German Grand Prix
12
Jul 20-22
Hungarian Grand Prix
13
Aug 24-26
Belgian Grand Prix
14
Aug 31 - Sep 2
Italian Grand Prix
15
Sep 14-16
Singapore Grand Prix
16
Sep 28-30
Russian Grand Prix
17
Oct 5-7
Japanese Grand Prix
18
Oct 19-21
United States Grand Prix
19
Oct 26-28
Mexican Grand Prix
20
Nov 9-11
Brazilian Grand Prix
21
Nov 23-25
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
MOTOGP 1 2
Mar 15-18 Apr 6-8
Qatar Grand Prix
10
Aug 3-5
Czech Grand Prix
Argentinian Grand Prix
11
Aug 10-12
Austrian Grand Prix
Aug 24-26
British Grand Prix
3
Apr 20-22
Grand Prix of Americas
12
4
May 4-6
Spanish Grand Prix
13
Sep 7-9
San Marino Grand Prix
5
May 18-20
French Grand Prix
14
Sep 21-23
Grand Prix of Aragon
6
Jun 1-3
Italian Grand Prix
15
Oct 5-7
Thai Grand Prix
7
Jun 15-17
Catalunya Grand Prix
16
Oct 19-21
Japanese Grand Prix
Dutch TT
17
Oct 26-28
Australian Grand Prix
German Grand Prix
18
Nov 2-4
Malaysian Grand Prix
19
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Mar 9-11
Grand Prix of St Petersburg
10
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Road America Grand Prix
2
Apr 6-7
Phoenix Grand Prix
11
Jul 7-8
IIowa 300
3
Apr 13-15
Grand Prix of Long Beach
12
Jul 13-15
Indy Toronto
4
Apr 20-22
Grand Prix of Alabama
13
Jul 27-29
Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio
5
May 11-12
Indianapolis (road course)
14
Aug 18-19
Pocono 500
6
May 14-27
Indianapolis 500
15
Aug 24-25
Gateway 500
Aug 31- Sep 2
Grand Prix of Portland
7&8
Jun 1-3
Dual in Detroit
16
9
Jun 8-9
Texas 600
17
Sep 14-16
Grand Prix of Sonoma
FIA WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP 1
Jan 25-28
Monte Carlo
8
Jul 26-29
Finland
2
Feb 15-18
Sweden
9
Aug 16-19
Germany
3
Mar 8-11
Mexico
10
Sep 13-16
Turkey
4
Apr 5-8
France
11
Oct 4-7
Great Britain
5
Apr 26-29
Argentina
12
Oct 25-28
Spain
6
May 17-20
Portugal
13
Nov 15-18
Australia
7
Jun 7-10
Italy
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Feb 11
The Clash, Daytona
17
Jun 29 - Jul 1
Chicagoland 400
N/C
Feb 15
Can-Am Duel, Daytona
18
Jul 6-7
Daytona 400
1
Feb 16-18
Daytona 500
19
Jul 13-14
Kentucky 400
2
Feb 23-25
Atlanta 500
20
Jul 20-22
New Hampshire 301
3
Mar 2-4
Las Vegas 400
21
Jul 27-29
Pocono 400
4
Mar 9-11
Phoenix 500
22
Aug 3-5
Watkins Glen 355
5
Mar 16-18
California 400
23
Aug 10-12
Michigan 400
6
Mar 23-25
Martinsville 500
24
Aug 17-18
Bristol Night Race
7
Apr 6-8
Texas 500
25
Aug 31- Sep 2
Darlington 500
8
Apr 13-15
Bristol 500
26
Sep 7-9
Brickyard 400
9
Apr 20-21
Richmond 400
27
Sep 14-16
Las Vegas 400
10
Apr 27-29
Talladega 500
28
Sep 21-22
Richmond 500
11
May 4-6
Dover 400
29
Sep 28-30
Charlotte 500 (Road course)
12
May 11-12
Kansas 400
30
Oct 5-7
Dover 500
N/C
May 19
Charlotte All-Star Open
31
Oct 12-14
Talladega 500
N/C
May 19
Charlotte All-Star Race
32
Oct 19-21
Kansas 400
13
May 25-27
Charlotte 600
33
Oct 26-28
Martinsville 500
14
Jun 1-3
Pocono 400
34
Nov 2-4
Texas 500
15
Jun 8-10
Michigan 400
35
Nov 9-11
Phoenix 500
16
Jun 22-24
Sonoma 350
36
Nov 16-18
Homestead 400
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20178 ARMOR ALL FAN GUIDE - INTERNATIONAL CALENDARS
WORLD ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP April 6-7, 2018
Prologue
5
Nov 16-18, 2018
6 Hours of Shanghai
1
May 3-5, 2018
6 Hours of Spa
6
Mar 14-17, 2019
1500 Miles of Sebring
2
Jun 13-17, 2018
Le Mans 24 Hours
7
May 2-4, 2019
6 Hours of Spa
3
Aug 17-19, 2018
6 Hours of Silverstone
8
Jun 12-16, 2019
Le Mans 24 Hours
4
Oct 12-14, 2018
6 Hours of Fuji
FIA FORMULA E CHAMPIONSHIP 1&2
Dec 2-3, 2017
Hong Kong
7
Apr 14, 2018
Rome
3
Jan 13, 2018
Marrakesh
8
Apr 28, 2018
Paris
4
Feb 3, 2018
Santiago
9
May 19, 2018
Berlin
5
Mar 4, 2018
Mexico City
10
Jun 10, 2018
Zurich
6
Mar 17, 2018
Punta Del Este
11&12
Jul 14-15, 2018
New York City
SUPERBIKE FIM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 1
Feb 23-25
Australian Round
8
Jun 22-24
United States Round
2
Mar 23-25
Thai Round
9
Jul 6-8
Riviera Di Rimini Round
3
Apr 13-15
Aragon Round
10
Sep 14-16
Portuguese Round
4
Apr 20-22
Dutch Round
11
Sep 28-30
French Round
5
May 11-13
Italian Round
12
Oct 12-14
Argentinian Round
6
May 25-27
UK Round
13
Oct 25-27
Qatar Round
7
Jun 8-10
Czech Round
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