2014 V8 Supercars Clipsal 500 Adelaide Race Guide

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Races 1/2/3 - Clipsal 500 I Welcome/Contents

Contents

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CLIPSAL 500 FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 2, 2014

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WELCOME/CONTENTS ENTRY LIST AND ODDS PREVIOUS WINNERS

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CHARLIE SCHWERKOLT RACING #18

GARRY ROGERS MOTORSPORT #34 PREVIOUS CHAMPIONS PORSCHE CARRERA CUP ENTRY/ PREVIEW

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NISSAN MOTORSPORT #360

V8 UTES ENTRY/PREVIEW SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

BRAD JONES RACING #8

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EREBUS MOTORSPORT #4

BRAD JONES RACING #14 BRAD JONES RACING #21

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DICK JOHNSON RACING #16

BETTING STORY

COVER STORY

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CHAMPS FAVOURITES AHEAD OF CLIPSAL SEASON OPENER A new season brings an air of unpredictability...

TEKNO AUTOSPORTS #97 GARRY ROGERS MOTORSPORT #33

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NISSAN MOTORSPORT #15 NISSAN MOTORSPORT #36

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FORD PERFORMANCE RACING #6

NISSAN MOTORSPORT #7

LUCAS DUMBRELL #23

EREBUS MOTORSPORT #9

DICK JOHNSON RACING #17

ROD NASH RACING #55

HOLDEN RACING TEAM #2

WALKINSHAW RACING #22

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RED BULL RACING AUSTRALIA #1

HOLDEN RACING TEAM #22

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WALKINSHAW RACING #47 FORD PERFORMANCE RACING #5

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CIRCUIT DETAILS

FOUR BECOMES FIVE AS VOLVO ENTERS THE FRAY V8 Supercars’ Car of the Future regulations continue to bear fruit...

Adelaide Alive with Five

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t hardly seems possible but the V8 Supercars season is about to burst back into life on the streets of Adelaide.

Over the years the Clipsal 500 has grown into one of the sport’s marquee events, boosted by the overwhelming support from the ever present South Australian crown. In my opinion, there is no better way to start the season.

The event has traditionally been run over two 250km races but this year the Clipsal 500 will be split into three races, coupled with the introduction of a twilight race on Saturday evening. Racing in the dusk is a relatively new concept in Australia but it has all the ingredients to produce unpredictable entertainment and a stunning vista for spectators.

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While the event format has changed, much has happened in the off season with drivers and teams formulating their plans for an assault on 2014 title.

Arguably the biggest story this weekend is Volvo’s return to top flight Australian motorsport. The Swedish marque has joined forces with Garry Rogers Motorsport as the COTF concept attracts its fifth manufacturer. All eyes will be on Scott McLaughlin and Swedish rookie Robert Dahlgren to see if they can break the Ford/Holden stranglehold.

There has been significant driver moves too with Will Davison leaving Ford Performance Racing for Erebus Motorsport. Rookie Chaz Mostert has been promoted to fill the Davison void, while Nick Percat has finally secured the main

game drive his talent deserved.

At the front an interesting battle is likely to brew with a number of teams and drivers desperate to knock Triple Eight Engineering and Jamie Whincup off the top spot.

On paper the Holden Racing Team seem strong title contenders for the first time in years following their off season recruitment drive. So could this be the year the factory Holden lion roars again?

Put all this together and you have a truly unmissable season opener packed full of intrigue, excitement and mystery.

Tom Howard Multimedia Journalist, Speedcafe.com

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Races 1/2/3 - Clipsal 500 I Betting Story

Champs favourites ahead of Clipsal season opener A

new season brings an air of unpredictability but it is hard to ignore Triple Eight Engineering, who will start as favourites for the season opener at Adelaide.

Lead driver Jamie Whincup, gunning for record breaking sixth title with the team this year, has accrued more wins than anyone else at Clipsal with seven under his belt.

The reigning champion was pipped to the top step of the podium on both occasions this time last year, but few would bet against him this weekend. Despite last year’s results, Ladbrokes.com.au has given Whincup short odds of just $4.00 to win Saturday’s opening gambit.

Second favourite is Whincup’s Triple Eight team mate Craig Lowndes rated as a $6.00 chance for the race win. The people’s favourite, who won the opening race of the season at Adelaide last year, will be fired up for the new campaign just losing out on the 2013 championship to Whincup.

Following an off season recruitment drive, the Holden Racing Team should be

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given some serious consideration. Drivers James Courtney and Garth Tander showed signs of the team’s rejuvenation last year by recording three race wins between them.

With former Triple Eight team principal Adrian Burgess now at the helm, the factory Holden squad will be serious championship contenders. Courtney and Tander have been strong at Adelaide in the past and are rated as $10.00 and $11.00 chances respectively.

Arch rivals Ford Performance Racing cannot be ignored on the betting front either. The team shined brightly at times last year, most notably at Bathurst when they broke their duck with Mark Winterbottom.

Frosty returns for 2014 with his hunger for a title ever present. Offering short odds of $7.00, the current Bathurst champion is yet to strike gold at Clipsal, so maybe this is his year.

Brad Jones Racing made a strong start to the 2013 season and if testing provides any indicators for this year they are set for another fruitful campaign.

Kiwi Fabian Coulthard topped the preseason test at Sydney Motorsport Park earlier this month but mixed weather conditions and the use of different tyre compounds made it difficult to draw any real conclusions. However, he is rated as joint fourth favourite by Ladbrokes at $10.00.

Last year’s polesitter and Sunday race winner Shane van Gisbergen joins Courtney and Coulthard as fourth favourite.

The Tekno Autosports man is a proven quantity on street circuits highlighted by his win on the Sydney Olympic Park street circuit last time out and impressive showings at Townsville and Gold Coast. The Kiwi is certainly a driver to keep an eye on.

As for the newcomers, Volvo could represent the best dark horse offer for the weekend as they make their V8 Supercars debut. Drivers Scott McLaughlin ($51.00) and Swedish rookie Robert Dahlgren ($67.00) ran strongly in the test and may spring a surprise.

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FOUR BECOMES FIVE AS VOLVO ENTERS THE 8 Supercars’ Car of the Future regulations continue to bear fruit with Swedish giants Volvo confirming there will be a fiveway manufacturer fight for the 2014 championship.

The COTF concept was designed to attract new manufacturers to the sport and after two years and three new marques on the grid, the results speak for themselves.

Volvo’s arrival brings added to spice this year’s championship as they pit their S60 V8 Supercars up against the likes of Holden, Ford, Nissan and Mercedes.

Working in unison with Garry Rogers Motorsport and Volvo’s performance arm Polestar, the project has quickly gathered momentum throughout 2013, culminating in the stunning S60 that made its track debut at the Sydney test earlier this month.

With such a rich motorsport pedigree, highlighted by success in British Touring

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Cars, Scandinavian Touring Cars and Bathurst, during the super touring era, Volvo are a manufacturer used to winning and won’t rest until they reach the front.

Volvo and GRM certainly will have plenty of work to do to topple Holden and Ford but in Scott McLaughlin and Volvo specialist Robert Dahlgren, they have all the tools at their disposal to shine at Clipsal. ”The Clipsal 500 is definitely one of the hardest on the calendar. If we get through this weekend, we can get through anything.

We have to be realistic in our goals, we have a big task ahead of us to get going with the development phase. I am very much ready for the weekend,” said McLaughlin.

V8 Supercars Paddock Moves Aside from the arrival of Volvo, there are some notable changes to the 25 car grid from last year.

Erebus Motorsport have scaled back their efforts from running three cars to two with German Maro Engel being squeezed out of the #9 drive in favour of Ford Performance Racing refugee Will Davison.

Lee Holdsworth remains with the squad, while Tim Slade has moved to the Holden Racing Team to replace Russell Ingall in the Supercheap Auto backed entry.

Rising star Chaz Mostert has been promoted from his role at Dick Johnson Racing to fill the Davison void at FPR, while Jack Perkins is the other new face at FPR as he takes over from Alex Davison in the Jeldwen Falcon.

Scott Pye has moved from Lucas Dumbrell Motorsport to DJR along with former Brad Jones Racing driver David Wall.

Subsequently, Lucas Dumbrell Motorsport will field a one car entry for Russell Ingall as the veteran continues for another year.

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Races 1/2/3 - Clipsal 500 I Cover Story Dunlop Series champion Dale Wood has stepped up to the main game in the #21 Brad Jones car vacated by Wall.

Nick Percat has secured his first full time V8 Supercar seat as he fills the James Rosenberg entry, previously run

by Erebus and now at the Holden Racing Team.

Tony D’Alberto, Dean Fiore and Alex Premat have been unable to secure drives for 2014.

Title Contenders

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Once again Triple Eight Engineering will start the season as favourites with Jamie Whincup targeting a sixth title but the championship fight could be even closer in 2014.

The 2013 season saw 17 different race winners as teams and drivers got to grips with the new COTF regulations.

On paper perennial rivals Ford Performance Racing will be strong with Mark Winterbottom and Chaz Mostert but they will be joined in the fight by the Holden Racing Team.

The factory backed Holden team have recruited ex-Triple Eight team principal Adrian Burgess as part of a restructuring process. Coupled with drivers James Courtney and Garth Tander, either of the pair could challenge for the title.

It is not inconceivable that Brad Jones Racing will factor at the sharp end too with Fabian Coulthard and Jason Bright following a successful 2013. Tekno Autosport ace Shane van Gisbergen could be another dark horse for the crown.

The Battle of the new marques Last season saw the new manufacturers Erebus AMG and Nissan struggle as they battled to match V8 Supercar stalwarts Ford and Holden.

With a year now under their belts and plenty of development work completed, expectations are high for this season.

Nissan has developed a new aero package and engine upgrades are expected mid season, which should bring them closer to the front. The team starred in pre-season testing finishing second and third quickest.

Erebus Motorsport have taken the engine development in house while the team continues to improve the E63, so expect the three pointed star entries to be much stronger.

Now Volvo has joined the fray, the battle among the new manufacturers to join Holden and Ford at the front is truly on.

New Year New Format: Clipsal 500 embraces twilight races V8 Supercars will take a step into the unknown with the Clipsal 500 introducing twilight races as part of the biggest format change in the event’s 15 year history.

This year the streets of Adelaide will play host to three V8 Supercar races with Saturday’s traditional 250km encounter being split into two separate 125km twilight battles. The first will be held at 4.20pm with the second beginning at 6.50pm just as the sun sets, providing a picturesque backdrop. Races one and two will contain compulsory pit stops.

Introducing twilight racing has been high on V8 Supercars CEO James Warburton’s list of objectives since taking the helm. The move aims to present the sport to prime time audiences on the Channel 7 network.

In keeping with Clipsal 500 tradition, there will be individual qualifying sessions to determine the grid for each race.

Sunday’s format will remain unchanged with the 25 car field doing battle in a 250km race held in the afternoon. The grid for this will be determined by a 20 minute qualifying session followed by 30 minute Top 10 Shootout all held on Sunday.

A minimum in-race 140 litre fuel drop system, which was piloted at the Gold Coast last season, will be used for Sunday’s hit out.

Twilight racing is not an entirely new concept for V8 Supercars having raced under lights at Abu Dhabi in 2009 and 2011. The category trialled the twilight concept at the season finale in Sydney last year, but Saturday’s evening race will be V8 Supercars official dusk racing debut.

With Clipsal following such a traditional format in the past, the new twilight concept could throw another variable for the drivers to conquer with fading light and cooler temperatures likely to affect both drivers and cars.

“The format change adds an element of mystery. We’ve never raced that late into the evening before in Adelaide,” said Nissan Motorsport’s Michael Caruso.

“I feel the new format means that qualifying will become even more critical.

If you qualify strong for the two Saturday races, it will give you a better chance. And you can’t forget that you’ll need a straight car for Sunday. There’s going to be quite a few factors to watch out for.”

The format is perhaps not for the purists but the prospect of potentially unpredictable twilight racing certainly harbors all the ingredients to win over the doubters.

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Races 1/2/3 - Clipsal 500 I Circuit Details

ADELAIDE PARKLANDS STREET CIRCUIT Circuit Overview Location: Adelaide, South Australia Length: 3.22km Direction: Clockwise Average Speed: 146km/h Top Speed: 251km/h Fastest Point: Peter Brock Straight Slowest Point: Turn 9 on the end of Brabham Straight Corners: 14 (8 Right, 6 Left) Most Race Wins: Jamie Whincup 7 Most Pole Positions: Jamie Whincup 4 Qualifying Lap Record: 1.20.5353s (Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VE 2012) Race Lap Record: 1.21.0507s (Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VE 2012) Circuit Description The former Formula One venue is renowned for being one of the best street circuits in the world. Shortened from its Grand Prix length by 700 metres, the circuit is very busy from inside the cockpit and, apart from the run down the back straight, gives drivers very few opportunities to relax. The circuit featured major resurfacing work for 2009 as well as new pit lane facilities. The Clipsal 500 Adelaide was first held in 1999 (under the name Sensational Adelaide 500),

while the GP-length circuit hosted an American Le Mans Series race on New Years’ Eve in 2000.

2013 Highlight: Craig Lowndes and Shane Van Gisbergen kicked off the COTF era with two impressive victories to open the 2013 season.

Event Format: Friday: Practice will comprise three 30 minute practice sessions.

These are followed by a two 15 minute qualifying sessions to decide the grid for Saturday’s two 39 lap races.

Saturday: There will be a 30-minute practice session in the morning prior to two 39 lap races. One will be held in the afternoon before a twilight 39 lap finale.

Sunday: A 20-minute qualifying session followed by a 30 minute Top 10 Shootout determines the grid for the afternoon’s only 250km race of the weekend.

Tyre Format: A total of 24 hard compound tyres will be supplied to each entry this weekend. Teams may also bring 8 pre-marked tyres per entry to use in Friday practice. Rookies are eligible to use an extra set of tyres.

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Races 1/2/3 - Clipsal 500 I Entry list and Odds

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V8 Supercars Clipsal 500 2014 Entry List No

Team

Driver

Car

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Red Bull Racing Australia

Jamie Whincup

Holden Commodore VF

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Holden Racing Team

Garth Tander

Holden Commodore VF

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Erebus Motorsport V8

Lee Holdsworth

Mercedes E63 AMG W212

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Ford Pepsi Max Crew

Mark Winterbottom

Ford Falcon FG

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Ford Pepsi Max Crew

Chaz Mostert

Ford Falcon FG

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Jack Daniel’s Racing

Todd Kelly

Nissan ALTIMA L33

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Team BOC

Jason Bright

Holden Commodore VF

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Erebus Motorsport V8

Will Davison

Mercedes E63 AMG W212

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Lockwood Racing

Fabian Coulthard

Holden Commodore VF

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Jack Daniel’s Racing

Rick Kelly

Nissan ALTIMA L33

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Wilson Security Racing

Scott Pye

Ford Falcon FG

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Wilson Security Racing

David Wall

Ford Falcon FG

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Team JELD-WEN

Jack Perkins

Ford Falcon FG

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Advam Racing

Dale Wood

Holden Commodore VF

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Holden Racing Team

James Courtney

Holden Commodore VF

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Repair Management Australia Racing

Russell Ingall

Holden Commodore VF

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Valvoline Racing GRM

Scott McLaughlin

Volvo S60

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Valvoline Racing GRM

Robert Dahlgren

Volvo S60

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Norton Hornets

Michael Caruso

Nissan ALTIMA L33

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Supercheap Auto Racing

Tim Slade

Holden Commodore VF

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The Bottle-O Racing Team

David Reynolds

Ford Falcon FG

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Team Tekno V.I.P. Petfoods

Shane van Gisbergen

Holden Commodore VF

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Walkinshaw Racing

Nick Percat

Holden Commodore VF

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Norton Hornets

James Moffat

Nissan ALTIMA L33

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Red Bull Racing Australia

Craig Lowndes

Holden Commodore VF

Ladbrokes.com.au odds for Saturday Race 1 Car #1 Jamie Whincup Car #888 Craig Lowndes Car #5 Mark Winterbottom Car #14 Fabian Coulthard Car #22 James Courtney Car #97 Shane van Gisbergen Car #6 Chaz Mostert Car #2 Garth Tander Car #8 Jason Bright Car #55 David Reynolds Car #222 Nick Percat Car #47 Tim Slade Car #15 Rick Kelly Car #23 Russell Ingall Car #33 Scott McLaughlin Car #7 Todd Kelly Car #9 Will Davison Car #21 Dale Wood Car #360 James Moffat Car #36 Michael Caruso Car #34 Robert Dahlgren Car #4 Lee Holdsworth Car #16 Scott Pye Car #17 David Wall Car #18 Jack Perkins

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*Note: Odds subject to change

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Jamie Whincup will begin his push for history at the Clipsal 500 as he aims for an unprecedented sixth Australian Touring Car Championship/V8 Supercars Championship crown.

No driver has managed the feat since the ATCC was established in 1960.

Whincup is also aiming to become just the second driver to win four championships in a row. The late Ian ‘Pete’ Geoghegan won four straight from 1966 to 1969, though three of these were championship wins decided by a single race.

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Volvo makes its return in Adelaide to the ATCC/ V8 Supercars Championship for the first time since 1986. A Volvo last competed in the championship on July 13, 1986 at the now defunct Oran Park circuit in Sydney, the same year that Kiwi Robbie Francevic won the title driving the turbocharged Volvo 240 Turbo. He remains the oldest man in championship history to be crowned champion at 44 years, 8 months and 25 days.

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The arrival of Volvo on the grid in 2014 also means that five manufacturers are represented on the grid in the championship for the first time since Round 6 at Eastern Creek in May 1992 when Ford, Nissan, BMW, Holden and a Toyota were all part of the field.

For the first time in its history, the Clipsal 500 will be held over three separate races in 2014. The inaugural event in 1999 was deemed one race spread over two days, though from 2000 to 2013 it has been run to a ‘one race per day’ format.

Since 2010 there have been separate qualifying sessions for each race, which will continue this year with three sessions to determine each of the race grids.

Only three drivers have competed in all 15 Clipsal 500s held since the first back in 1999. Craig Lowndes (Red Bull Racing Australia), Garth Tander (Holden Racing Team) and Russell Ingall (Repair Management Australia Racing) have been on the grid for every event.

Of the three, only Ingall is yet to win the Clipsal 500 - he finished runner-up to Jason Bright in 2001.

Pepsi Max Crew star Mark Winterbottom may have broken his Bathurst drought last October, but he’s still yet to do the same on the streets of Adelaide.

The factory Ford driver is yet to claim a race win or a pole position at the Clipsal 500. He qualified second for both races last year and finished second in the Saturday race in 2008 and again on Sunday in 2012.

The average age of the 2014 V8 Supercars Championship grid is 30.8. The oldest driver is Russell Ingall, who turns 50 on February 24 (the Monday of race week) while the youngest driver remains 20-year-old Valvoline Racing GRM pilot Scott McLaughlin.

There are nine drivers in their ‘20s’, 14 in their ‘30s’ and one - Jason Bright - in their ‘40s’.

Three drivers will make their Clipsal 500 debuts this year, though two of those have won Dunlop Series rounds at the circuit before.

Nick Percat (Walkinshaw Racing) won the 2011 round and Chaz Mostert (Pepsi Max Crew) won both the 2012 and 2013 Adelaide Dunlop Series rounds.

Swede Robert Dahlgren (Valvoline Racing GRM) will make his V8 Supercars Championship and Clipsal 500 debut on the same weekend.

A handful of drivers are making returns to full-time drives in the V8 Supercars Championship and the Clipsal 500 itself in 2014.

Both Jack Perkins and Dale Wood last competed in the Clipsal 500 back in 2009 as teammates with Kelly Racing though now drive for Team JELD-WEN and Advam Racing respectively after competing in past years in Adelaide in the Dunlop Series.

The Holden Racing Team’s James Courtney is also making something of a comeback to racing given he missed the Sydney 500 season finale in 2013 and hasn’t raced since being injured in an accident at Phillip Island last November.

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The Dunlop Series returns in Adelaide as the main support category with 2002 DVS champion Paul Dumbrell making a return to the class.

He will drive a Triple Eight-built Commodore for Eggleston Motorsport, which was raced last season by Casey Stoner and won Bathurst in 2010 with Craig Lowndes and Mark Skaife.

Last year’s runner-up Ash Walsh will return, while Kiwi young gun Andre Heimgartner - recently signed to a young driver development deal by Dick Johnson Racing - will drive for reigning champions MW Motorsport.

Ford Performance Racing will return to compete in the category for the first time since 2012, running a Falcon for Cameron Waters.

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Races 1/2/3 - Clipsal 500 I Previous Winners

PREVIOUS RACE WINNERS Year

Driver

Team

Car

2013

Craig Lowndes

Triple Eight Race Engineering

Holden Commodore VF

Shane van Gisbergen

Tekno Autosports

Holden Commodore VF

Jamie Whincup

Triple Eight Race Engineering

Holden Commodore VE

Will Davison

Ford Performance Racing

Ford Falcon FG

Garth Tander

Holden Racing Team

Holden Commodore VE

Jamie Whincup

Triple Eight Race Engineering

Holden Commodore VE

Garth Tander

Holden Racing Team

Holden Commodore VE

Garth Tander

Holden Racing Team

Holden Commodore VE

Jamie Whincup

Triple Eight Race Engineering

Ford Falcon FG

Jamie Whincup

Triple Eight Race Engineering

Ford Falcon FG

Jamie Whincup

Triple Eight Race Engineering

Ford Falcon BF

Jamie Whincup

Triple Eight Race Engineering

Ford Falcon BF

Todd Kelly

Holden Racing Team

Holden Commodore VE

Rick Kelly

HSV Dealer Team

Holden Commodore VE

Craig Lowndes

Triple Eight Race Engineering

Ford Falcon BA

Jamie Whincup

Triple Eight Race Engineering

Ford Falcon BA

Marcos Ambrose

Stone Brothers Racing

Ford Falcon BA

Marcos Ambrose

Stone Brothers Racing

Ford Falcon BA

Marcos Ambrose

Stone Brothers Racing

Ford Falcon BA

Marcos Ambrose

Stone Brothers Racing

Ford Falcon BA

Marcos Ambrose

Stone Brothers Racing

Ford Falcon BA

Mark Skaife

Holden Racing Team

Holden Commodore VY

Mark Skaife

Holden Racing Team

Holden Commodore VX

Mark Skaife

Holden Racing Team

Holden Commodore VX

Craig Lowndes

Gibson Motorsport

Ford Falcon AU

Jason Bright

Holden Racing Team

Holden Commodore VX

Craig Lowndes

Holden Racing Team

Holden Commodore VT

Mark Skaife

Holden Racing Team

Holden Commodore VT

Craig Lowndes

Holden Racing Team

Holden Commodore VT

Craig Lowndes

Holden Racing Team

Holden Commodore VT

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WIN: $4.00 LAST RACE: 3RD CLIPSAL 2013: 2ND

TEAM: RED BULL RACING AUSTRALIA CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: ROLAND DANE ENGINEER: DAVID CAUCHI

Jamie Whincup Date of Birth: February 6, 1983 Born: Melbourne, Vic Lives: Gold Coast, QLD V8SC Debut: 2002 QLD Raceway Best Championship Finish: 1st (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013) 2013 Championship Finish: 1st Career Highlights: 5-time V8 Supercar Champion, 4-time Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2007/2008 Barry Sheene Medalist

FAST FACTS

Last Round (Sydney): Q: 1st, 3rd F: 1st, 3rd 2013 Clipsal Adelaide, Q: 5th, 3rd, F: 3rd, 2nd

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 305 V8SC Race Wins: 75 First Race Win: 2006 Adelaide

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Last Win: 2013 Sydney Poles: 51 First Pole: 2007 QLD Raceway Last Pole: 2013 Sydney Podiums: 114 First Podium: 2005 Sandown Last Podium: 2013 Sydney

2013 SEASON

Current Championship Position: 1st Race Starts: 36 Race Results:(3,2,2,4,5,26,1,24,3,2,1,1, 1,1,3,1,1,5,19,7,11,1,2,25,DNF,DNF,13, 1,2,DNF,4,4,2,1,1,3) Best Finish: 1st x 11 Average Race Finish: 5.5 (3 DNF) Retirement Rate: 8.82% DNF Mechanical: 2 DNF Accident: 1 Race Qualifying: (5,3,1,3,3,1,3,1,2,1,5 ,1,2,1,1,1,2,5,9,16,15,1,1,9,1,18,17,2,1 ,25,4,13,4,5,1,3) Best Race Qualifying: 1st x 13 Average Qualifying: 5.2

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY 500 2013 (ROUND 14) Q: 1st, 3rd F: 1st, 3rd

CLIPSAL 500 RECORD

2013: Q: 5th, 3rd F: 3rd, 2nd 2012: Q: 5th, 1st F: 1st, 4th 2011, Q: 2nd, 2nd F: 2nd, 1st 2010, Q: 1st, 2nd F: 4th, 18th 2009, Q: 1st, F: 1st, 1st 2008, Q: 1st, F: 1st, 1st 2007, Q: 2nd, F: 3rd, 5th 2006, Q: 6th, F: 3rd, 1st 2005, Q: 17th, F: 10th, 22nd 2003, Q: 21st, F: 17th, 22nd

BAGMAN COMMENT “Has more than proven his ability on the streets of Adelaide with seven victories in the past and arguably the favourite this weekend.”

CAREER CLIPSAL 500 STATS Debut: 2003 Starts: 16 Finishes: 16 Best Race Finish: 1st (x 5) Best Qualifying: 1st (x3) Average Race Finish: 6.1 Average Race Qualifying: 4.9

WIN: $6.00 LAST RACE: 5TH CLIPSAL 2013: 3RD

TEAM: RED BULL RACING AUSTRALIA CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: ROLAND DANE ENGINEER: JEROMY MOORE

Craig Lowndes Date of Birth: June 21, 1974 Born: Melbourne, Vic Lives: Kilcoy, QLD V8SC Debut: 1996 Eastern Creek Best Championship Finish: 1st (1996, 1998, 1999) 2013 Championship Finish: 2nd Career Highlights: 3-time V8 Supercar Champion, 5-time Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 winner FAST FACTS Last Round (Sydney 500), Q: 10th, 9th F: 15th, 5th 2013 Clipsal 500, Q: 3rd, 8th F: 1st, 3rd V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 507 Race Wins: 94 First Race Win: 1996 Eastern Creek Last Race Win: 2013 Phillip Island Poles: 32 First Pole: 1996 Symmons Plains Last Pole: 2013 Gold Coast

Podiums: 120 First Podium: 1996 Eastern Creek Last Podium: 2013 Phillip Island 2013 SEASON Championship Position: 2nd Race Starts: 36 Race Results: (1,3,26,10,11,3,16,4,9,1, 8,2,2,2,2,5,26,3,1,4,7,4,12,6,21,12,10,2 ,3,1,8,8,1,3, 15, 5) Best Finish: 1st x 5 (Adelaide, Barbagallo, Hidden Valley, Gold Coast, Phillip Island) Average Race Finish: 7.1 (0 DNF) Retirement Rate: 0% DNF Mechanical: 0 DNF Accident: 0 Race Qualifying: (3,8,8,5,11,8,2,9,10,4, 3,2,3,2,2,12,10,10,2,12,5,6,15,10,18,1 7, 13,3,6,1,3,2,8,2, 10,9) Best Race Qualifying: 1st (Gold Coast) Average Qualifying: 6.9 LAST ROUND – SYDNEY 500 2013 (ROUND 14) Q: 10th, 9th F: 15th, 5th

CLIPSAL 500 RECORD 2013, Q: 3rd, 8th F: 1st, 3rd 2012, Q: 1st, 4th F: 4th, 5th 2011, Q: 11th, 9th F: 3rd, 12th 2010, Q: 7th, 14th F: 19th, 16th 2009, Q: 2nd F: 19th, 4th 2008: Q: 6th F: 3rd, DNF 2007, Q: 6th F: 13th, 11th 2006, Q: 7th F: 1st, DNF 2005: Q: 7th F: 3rd, 2nd 2004: Q: 17th F: DNF, DNF 2003, Q: 18th, F: DNF, 7th 2002, Q: 8th F: 4th, 4th 2001, Q: 8th F: 1st, DNF 2000, Q: 4th F: 1st, DNF 1999, Q: 3rd, 3rd F: 1st, 1st CAREER SYDNEY 500 STATS Debut: 1999 Starts: 30 Finishes: 25 Best Race Finish: 1st x 4 Best Qualifying: 1st (2012 Saturday) Average Race Finish: 6 (7 DNF) Average Race Qualifying: 7.3

BAGMAN COMMENT “Scored a victory in one of the two Clipsal 500 races last year but the seven years. Will be a factor for the race win for sure but Adelaide hasn’t been one of Lowndes’ strongest venues.”

#2

WIN: $11.00 LAST RACE: DNF CLIPSAL 2013: DNF

TEAM: HOLDEN RACING TEAM CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: RYAN WALKINSHAW ENGINEER: BLAKE SMITH/JASON BUSH

Garth Tander Date of Birth: March 31, 1977 Born: Perth, WA Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 1998 Phillip Island Best Championship Finish: 1st (2007) 2013 Championship Finish: 8th Career Highlights: 2007 V8 Supercar Champion, 3-time Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2008/2009 Phillip Island 500 Winner

FAST FACTS

Last Round (Sydney 500 2013): Q: 28th, 14th F: 14th, DNF 2013 Clipsal 500: Q: 18th, 14th F: 7th, DNF

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 476 V8SC Race Wins: 51 First Race Win: 1999 Calder Last Win: 2013 Phillip Island Poles: 29 First Pole: 2000 Adelaide Last Pole: 2012 Sydney

#22

Podiums: 78 First Podium: 1999 QLD Raceway Last Podium: 2013 Phillip Island

2013 SEASON

Championship Position: 8th Race Starts: 36 Race Results: (7,DNF,5,2,10,6,3,5,2,19, 11,9,5,13,6,4,13,9,5,8,1,8,11,21,8,23,4, 22,4,18,7,1,10,15, 14th, DNF) Best Finish: 1st (Townsville, Phillip Island) Average Race Finish: 9.1 (2 DNF) Retirement Rate: 2.94% DNF Mechanical: 0 DNF Accident: 1 Race Qualifying: (18,14,4,4,12,9,6,13, 4,19,17,23,8,21,10,3,9,15,11,15,4,19, 1 4,19,16,13,8,13,11,3,8,3,14,12, 28th, 14th) Best Race Qualifying: 3rd (Texas, Gold Coast, Phillip Island) Average Qualifying: 12.1

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY 500 2013 (ROUND 14) Q: 28th, 14th F: 14th, DNF

CLIPSAL 500 RECORD

2013, Q: 18th, 14th F:7th, DNF 2012, Q: 2nd, 2nd F: 3rd, 3rd 2011, Q: 1st, 13th F:1st, 5th 2010, Q: 2nd, 1st F: 1st, 1st 2009, Q: 3rd F: DNF, 3rd 2008, Q: 4th F: 23rd, 19th 2007, Q: 3rd F: 6th, 10th 2006, Q: 3rd F: 8th, 4th 2005, Q: 18th F: 7th, DNF 2004, Q: 5th F: 19th, DNS 2003, Q: 10th F: 13th, 15th 2002, Q: 4th F: 6th, 6th 2001, Q: 7th F: 6th, 19th 2000, Q: 1st F: 3rd, 2nd 1999, Q: 4th F: 3rd, 24th

BAGMAN COMMENT “A three time Clipsal winner Garth Tander is a proven quantity on the city streets. A veteran years ago, Garth has an 8.2.”

CAREER CLIPSAL 500 STATS

Debut: 1999 Starts: 29 Finishes: 27 Best Race Finish: 1st x3 Best Qualifying: 1st (2010 Sunday, 2011 Saturday) Average Race Finish: 8.3 (3 DNF) Average Race Qualifying: 6.1

WIN: $10.00 LAST RACE: DNS CLIPSAL 2013: 7TH

TEAM: HOLDEN RACING TEAM CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: RYAN WALKINSHAW ENGINEER: ROB STARR/ALISTAIR MCVEAN

James Courtney Date of Birth: June 29, 1980 Born: Penrith, NSW Lives: Gold Coast, QLD V8SC Debut: 2005 Sandown Best Championship Finish: 1st (2010) 2013 Championship Finish: 11th Career Highlights: 2010 V8 Supercar Champion, 2001 British Formula Ford Champion, 2003 Japanese F3 Champion

FAST FACTS

Last Round (Phillip Island 2103), Q: 15th, DNS, DNS F: DNF, DNS, DNS 2013 Clipsal 500, Q: 9th, 10th F: 5th, 7th

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS

V8SC Race Starts: 251 Race Wins: 10 First Race Win: 2008 QLD Raceway Last Race Win: 2013 Winton

Poles: 5 First Pole: 2007 Adelaide Last Pole: 2013 Winton Podiums: 34 First Podium: 2006 Oran Park Last Podium: 2013 Winton

Average Qualifying: 8.2

BAGMAN COMMENT

LAST ROUND PHILLIP ISLAND (ROUND 13)

2013 SEASON

2013, Q: 9th, 10th F: 5th, 7th 2012, Q: 13th, 28th, F: DNF, 25th 2011, Q: 8th, 5th F: 24th, 4th 2010, Q: 16th, 9th F: 2nd, 2nd 2009, Q: 4th, F: 20th, 24th 2008, Q: 2nd, F: 16th, DNF 2007, Q: 1st, F: 2nd, 3rd 2006, Q: 17th, F: DNF, DNF

“James is yet to stand on the top step of the podium at Clipsal. However, many are tipping Courtney for a strong year with Adrian Burgess, who helped steer

Championship Position: 11th Race Starts: 32 Race Results: (5,7,9,7,3,9,DNF,22,6,8,6 ,17,9,14,10,10,3,2,DNF,6,2,5,3,23,5,3 ,1 ,5,DNF,DNF,DNS,DNS,DNS,DNS,D NS,DNS) Best Finish: 1st (Winton) Average Race Finish: 7.7 (4 DNF 4 DNS) Retirement Rate: 16.12% DNF Mechanical: 2 DNF Accident: 4 Race Qualifying: (9,10,13,9,4,12,10,4, 5,16,8,16,13,19,12,18,4,1,3,6,8,5,3,7,8 ,4,1,7,5,2,5,15, DNQ, DNQ) Best Race Qualifying: 1st (Hidden Valley, Winton)

Q: 15th, DNQ, DNQ F: DNF, DNS, DNS

CLIPSAL 500 RECORD

CAREER CLIPSAL 500 STATS

Debut: 2006 Starts: 16 Finishes: 12 Best Race Finish: 2nd (2007,2010) Best Qualifying: 1st (2007) Average Race Finish: 11.2 (4 DNF) Average Race Qualifying: 10.2

at the helm of HRT.”

#23

WIN: $51.00 LAST RACE: 10TH CLIPSAL 2013: 4TH

TEAM: LUCAS DUMBRELL CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: LUCAS DUMBRELL ENGINEER: BRENDON HOGAN

Russell Ingall Date of Birth: February 24, 1964 Born: London, England Lives: Gold Coast, Queensland V8SC Debut: 1996 Eastern Creek Best Championship Finish: 1st (2005) 2012 Championship Finish: 13th Career Highlights: 2005 V8 Supercar Champion, 1995/1997 Bathurst 1000 Winner, 1998 Sandown 500 Winner

FAST FACTS

Last Round (Sydney 2013), Q: 23rd, 24th, F: 22nd, 10th 2013 Clipsal, Q: 12th, 9th, F: 10th, 4th

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 541 V8SC Race Wins: 27 First Race Win: 1996 Calder Last Win: 2005 Oran Park Poles: 1 First Pole: 2001 Winton Last Pole: 2001 Winton

#222

Podiums: 39 First Podium: 1996 Calder Last Podium: 2013 Gold Coast

2013 SEASON

Championship Position: 15th Race Starts: 35 Race Results:(10,4,15,18,26,14,14,11, 13,23,21,DNF,24,18,27,22,23,26,16,D NF,5,14,20,DNF,9,DNF,DNS,9,17,5,3,1 3,15,DNF,22,10) Best Finish: 3rd (Gold Coast) Average Race Finish: 15.6 (5 DNF 1 DNS) Retirement Rate: 14.71% DNF Mechanical: 1 DNF Accident: 4 Race Qualifying: (12,9,17,22,20,24,2 0,19,11,22,27,17,11,22,22,19,28,23,2 6,22,26,24,24,21,14,20,12,16,25,15,1 8,25,21,20,23,24) Best Race Qualifying: 9th (Adelaide) Average Qualifying: 19.7

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY(ROUND 15) Q: 23rd, 24th, F: 22nd, 10th

CLIPSAL 500 RECORD

2013, Q: 12th, 9th, F: 10th, 4th 2012, Q: 20th, 21st F: 13th,13th 2011, Q: 22nd, 14th F: DNF, 16th 2010, Q: 20th,19th F: 10th,10th 2009, Q: 16th, F: 8th, 15th 2008, Q: 18th, F: 14th, DNF 2007, Q: 8th, F: 8th, 4th 2006, Q: 11th, F: 9th, 7th 2005, Q: 4th, F: 2nd, 18th 2004, Q: 7th, F: 3rd, DNF 2003, Q: 9th, F: 7th, 12th 2002, Q: 6th, F: 21st, 7th 2001, Q: 12th, F: 3rd, 2nd 2000, Q: 3rd, F: DNF, 6th 1999, Q: 7th, F: 5th, 4th

BAGMAN COMMENT “Russell is the most experienced driver in the he has never conquered Clipsal. Ingall showed impressive speed in the pre-season test which could certainly put him

CAREER CLIPSAL 500 STATS

Debut: 1999 Starts: 30 Finishes: 27 Best Race Finish: 2nd (2001 Sunday) Best Qualifying: 3rd (2000 Saturday) Average Race Finish: 8.9 (4 DNF) Average Race Qualifying: 12.5

WIN: $26.00 LAST RACE: 24TH CLIPSAL 2013: DNC

TEAM: WALKINSHAW RACING CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: RYAN WALKINSHAW ENGINEER: ALEX SOMERSET

Nick Percat Date of Birth: September 14, 1988 Born: Adelaide, SA Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2010 Phillip Island Best Championship Finish: N/A 2013 Championship Finish: 36th Career Highlights: 2011 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2009 Australian Formula Ford Champion, 4th, 2010/2012 Dunlop Series FAST FACTS Last Round (Sydney 500 2013), Q: 13th, 12th F: 18th, 24th 2013 Clipsal: Did Not Compete V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 9 V8SC Race Wins: 1 First Race Win: 2011 Bathurst Last Win: 2011 Bathurst

Best Qualifying: 2nd (2011 Phillip Island) Podiums: 1 First Podium: 2011 Bathurst Last Podium: 2011 Bathurst 2013 SEASON Current Championship Position: 36th Race Starts: 6 Race Results: (22,4,18.7,18, 24) Best Finish: 4th (Bathurst) Average Race Finish: 15.5 (6 Races) Retirement Rate: 0% DNF Mechanical: 0 DNF Accident: 0 Race Qualifying: (13) Best Race Qualifying: 12th (Sydney) Average Qualifying: 12.5 LAST ROUND – SYDNEY 500 (ROUND 14 2013) Q: 13th, 12th F: 18th, 24th

CLIPSAL 500 RECORD Debut in 2014.

CAREER CLIPSAL 500 STATS Debut: 2014 Starts: 0 Finishes: 0 Best Race Finish: N/A Best Qualifying: N/A Average Race Finish: N/A Average Race Qualifying: N/A

BAGMAN COMMENT “Making his Clipsal 500 V8 Supercar debut, Nick will be eager to impress his new team in front of his home crowd.”

#4

WIN: $81.00 LAST RACE: 13TH CLIPSAL 2013: 17TH

TEAM: EREBUS MOTORSPORT CAR: EREBUS E63 AMG

Lee Holdsworth Date of Birth: February 2, 1983 Born: Brisbane, Queensland Lives: Gold Coast, Queensland V8SC Debut: 2004 Sandown Best Championship Finish: 7th (2010) 2013 Championship Finish: 20th Career Highlights: 1st 2007 V8SC Oran Park; 1st 2010 Sydney 500, 3rd Bathurst 1000 (2009),

FAST FACTS

Last Round (SYDNEY 500 2013), Q: 25, 22, F: 23, 13 2013 Clipsal 500, Q: 23rd , 27th, F: 17th, 17th

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS

V8SC Race Starts: 263 V8SC Race Wins: 2 First Race Win: 2007 Oran Park Last Win: 2010 Sydney Olympic Park Poles: 4

#9

OWNER: BETTY KLIMENKO

First Pole: 2009 Townsville Last Pole: 2010 Sydney Olympic Park Podiums: 12 First Podium: 2007 Oran Park Last Podium: 2012 Winton

2013 SEASON

Championship Position: 20th Race Starts: 36 Race Results: (17,17,23,17,13,18,25,1 7,22,18,DNF,14,27,20,21,20,18,16,DN F,DNF, DNF,DNF,DNF,18,26,20,20,4,14, 12,5,14,17,DNF,23,13) Best Finish: 4th (Sandown) Average Race Finish: 17.6 (7 DNF) Retirement Rate: 17.65% DNF Mechanical: 3 DNF Accident: 3 Race Qualifying: (23,27,21,13,14,21, 13,23,22,14,15,13,26,24,24,26,22,20 , 18,18,20,17,17,14,25,28,28,19,12,13, 6,12,20,25,25,21) Best Race Qualifying: 6th (Gold Coast) Average Qualifying: 19.4

ENGINEER: BRAD WISCHUSEN

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY 500 (ROUND 14)

BAGMAN COMMENT

Q: 25, 22, F: 23, 13

CLIPSAL 500 RECORD

2013, Q: 23rd , 27th, F: 17th, 17th 2012, Q: 15th, 7th F: 5th, 8th 2011, Q: 3rd, 4th F: 20th, DNF 2010, Q: 7th, 15th F: 3rd, 11th 2009, Q: 10th F: 2nd, 5th 2008, Q: 7th F: 4th, 2nd 2007, Q 10th F: 24th, 12th 2006, Q: 28th F: 18th, 23rd

CAREER CLIPSAL 500 STATS

Debut: 2006 Starts: 16 Finishes: 15 Best Race Finish: 2nd (2009 Saturday 2008 Sunday) Best Qualifying: 3rd (2011) Average Race Finish: 11.4 (1 DNF) Average Race Qualifying: 13.0

season behind the wheel of the Erebus Mercedes E63 AMG, Lee will be aiming to progress towards the front this the podium at Clipsal twice in the past and has successfully managed to wrestle the best out of his Merc on street circuits.”

WIN: $51.00 LAST RACE: 7TH CLIPSAL 2013: 6TH

TEAM: EREBUS MOTORSPORT CAR: EREBUS E63 AMG OWNER: BETTY KLIMENKO ENGINEER: LUKE MASON

Will Davison Date of Birth: August 30, 1982 Born: Melbourne, Vic Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2004 Winton Best Championship Finish: 2nd (2009) 2013 Championship Finish: 3rd Career Highlights: 2009 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2009 Barry Sheene Medalist, 2012 Clipsal 500 Winner

FAST FACTS

Last Round (Sydney 500 2013), Q: 6, 5, F: 5, 7 2013 Clipsal 500, Q: 7, 4 F: 2, 6

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS

V8SC Race Starts: 260 V8SC Race Wins: 16 First Race Win: 2008 Eastern Creek Last Win: 2013 Townsville

Poles: 16 First Pole: 2009 Sandown Last Pole: 2013 Sandown Podiums: 45 First Podium: 2007 Bathurst Last Podium: 2013 Sandown

Average Qualifying: 7.2

BAGMAN COMMENT

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY 500 (ROUND 14)

“ A past Clipsal winner, Will Davison will have to adapt quickly to his new Mercedes E63 if he is to repeat the feat this year.

Boasting an average race

Q: 6th, 5th, F: 5th, 7th

CLIPSAL 500 RECORD 2013 SEASON

Championship Position: 3rd Race Starts: 36 Race Results: (2,6,6,5,6,7,2,1,5,14,5,4, 4,9,12,DNF, DNF,4,7,1,10,6,9,2,6,7,6,3, 7,6,9,17,8,6,5,7) Best Finish: 1st x 2 (Pukekohe, Townsville) Average Race Finish: 6.3 (2 DNF) Retirement Rate: 5.88% DNF Mechanical: 0 DNF Accident: 2 Race Qualifying: (7,4,6,8,6,11,4,5,9,8, 2,7,5,7,11,14,3,3,7,2,9,10,7,1,9,7,6,1,7, 21,7,10,13,10,6,5) Best Race Qualifying: 1st x 2 (QLD Raceway, Sandown)

2013, Q: 7th, 4th F: 2nd, 6th 2012, Q: 3rd, 6th F: 2nd,1st 2011, Q: 7th, 1st F: 9th, 7th 2010, Q: 19th, 7th F: 9th, 14th 2009, Q: 7th F: 3rd, 2nd 2008, Q: 5th, F: 7th, DNF 2007, Q: 13th F: DNF, 9th 2006, Q: 20th F: 14th, 13th

CAREER CLIPSAL 500 STATS

Debut: 2006 Starts: 16 Finishes: 14 Best Race Finish: 1st (2012 Sunday) Best Qualifying: 1st (2011) Average Race Finish: 7.0 (2 DNF) Average Race Qualifying: 8.3

will certainly be a factor the Mercedes gel.”

#47

WIN: $34.00 LAST RACE: 11TH CLIPSAL 2013: DNF

TEAM: WALKINSHAW RACING

CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: RYAN WALKINSHAW

Tim Slade Date of Birth: August 3, 1985 Born: Hornsby, NSW Lives: Gold Coast, QLD V8SC Debut: 2009 Adelaide Best Championship Finish: 5th (2012) 2013 Championship Finish: 22nd Career Highlights: 2008 V8 Supercar Privateers Cup, 2nd 2006 Australian Formula Ford Championship

FAST FACTS

Last Round (Sydney 500 2013), Q: 12, 20, F: 8, 11 2013 Clipsal, Q: 24th, 25th, F: 15th, DNF

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 145 Best Race Finish: 2nd x 3 Poles: 1 Last Pole: 2012 Sydney

#5

ENGINEER: BRYCE SEALES/TERRY KERR

Podiums: 6 First Podium: 2011 QLD Raceway Last Podium: 2012 Sydney

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY 500 (ROUND 14)

2013 SEASON

CLIPSAL 500 RECORD

Championship Position: 22nd Race Starts: 36 Race Results: (15,DNF,22,22,18,25,26, 16,23,13,23,24,22,26,20,17,6,11,DNF , DNF,8,24,13,8,22,19,15,21,26,15,20, 25,24,20, 8,11) Best Finish: 6th (Hidden Valley) Average Race Finish: 18.4 (3 DNF) Retirement Rate: 8.82% DNF Mechanical: 2 DNF Accident: 1 Race Qualifying: (24,25,23,23,15,27 ,27,24,25,20,21,15,25,28,19,21,13,6 , 10,10,13,9,10,4,28,27,24,8,29,17,19, 26,25,22,12,20) Best Race Qualifying: 4th (QLD Raceway) Average Qualifying: 18.5

Q: 12, 20, F: 8, 11

2013: Q: 24th, 25th F: 15th, DNF 2012, Q: 6th, 8th F:12th, 10th 2011, Q: 15th,18th F: 8th, 13th 2010, Q: 21st, 23rd F: DNF, 17th 2009, Q: 19th F: DNF, DNF

BAGMAN COMMENT “Tim is another South Australian desperate for perform on home soil. Armed with a new Walkinshaw Holden, he is likely to be extremely handy this weekend.”

CAREER CLIPSAL 500 STATS

Debut: 2009 Starts: 10 Finishes: 6 Best Race Finish: 8th (2011 Saturday) Best Qualifying: 6th (2012 Saturday) Average Race Finish: 12.5 (4 DNF) Average Race Qualifying: 17.7

WIN: $7.00 LAST RACE: 6TH CLIPSAL 2013: 5TH

TEAM: FORD PERFORMANCE RACING CAR: FORD FALCON FG OWNER: ROD NASH/RUSTY FRENCH ENGINEER: GRANT MCPHERSON

Mark Winterbottom Date of Birth: May 20, 1981 Born: Sydney, NSW Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2003 Sandown Best Championship Finish: 2nd (2008) 2013 Championship Finish: 4th Career Highlights: 2006 Sandown 500 Winner, 2003 Dunlop Series Champion, 2003 V8 Supercar Rookie of the Year

FAST FACTS

Last Round (Sydney 500 2013), Q: 2, 4, F: DNF, 6 2013 Clipsal, Q: 2nd, 2nd, F: DNF, 5th

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 310 V8SC Race Wins: 23 First Race Win: 2006 Sandown Last Win: 2013 Bathurst Poles: 30

First Pole: 2007 Pukekohe Last Pole: 2013 Phillip Island Podiums: 77 First Podium: 2006 Pukekohe Last Podium: 2013 Phillip Island

2013 SEASON

Championship Position: 4th Race Starts: 36 Race Results: (DNF,5,3,6,2,19,13,23,2 4,3,3,12,8,6,7,6,22,1,2,2,4,3,10,3,4,1,1 7,6,1,3,18,5,7,2,DNF,6) Best Finish: 1st x 3 (Hidden Valley, Winton, Bathurst) Average Race Finish: 7.6 (2 DNF) Retirement Rate: 2.94% DNF Mechanical: 1 DNF Accident: 1 Race Qualifying: (2,2,3,7,1,2,5,2,6,6,7 ,3,7,12,4,10,5,2,5,5,1,4,13,8,5,3,19,4,2 ,14,11,1,3,1,2,4) Best Race Qualifying: 1st x 4 (Symmons Plains, Townsville, Phillip Island x 2) Average Qualifying: 5.4

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY 500 (ROUND 14)

BAGMAN COMMENT

CLIPSAL 500 RECORD

“The Clipsal 500 trophy is one that is missing from Mark’s cabinet. The FPR man is an extremely

Q: 2, 4, F: DNF, 6

2013: Q: 2nd, 2nd, F: DNF, 5th 2012, Q: 7th, 3rd F: 9th, 2nd 2011, Q: 5th, 3rd F: 6th, 3rd 2010, Q: 3rd, 3rd F: 21st, 3rd 2009, Q: 9th F: 18th, 22nd 2008, Q: 3rd F: 2nd, DNF 2007, Q: 4th F: 5th, DNF 2006, Q: 14th F: 22nd, 19th 2005, Q: 20th F: 24th, 14th

CAREER CLIPSAL 500 STATS

Debut: 2005 Starts: 18 Finishes: 15 Best Race Finish: 2nd (2012 Sunday) Best Qualifying: 2nd (2013 Saturday and Sunday) Average Race Finish: 11.7 (3 DNF) Average Race Qualifying: 5.8

venue and just needs a bit of luck to turn his qualifying pace into a coveted race win. A contender for last year’s championship, he will be the front foot.”

#6

WIN: $11.00 LAST RACE: 9TH CLIPSAL 2013: DNC

TEAM: FORD PERFORMANCE RACING CAR: FORD FALCON FG OWNER: ROD NASH/RUSTY FRENCH ENGINEER: ADAM DE BORRE

Chaz Mostert Date of Birth: April 10, 1992 Born: Melbourne, Vic Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2013 Barbagallo Best Championship Finish: 17th (2013) 2013 Championship Finish: 17th Career Highlights: 2013 QLD Raceway V8 Supercar Race Winner, 2010 Australian Formula Ford Champion, 3rd 2012 Dunlop Series, 4th 2009 Australian Formula Ford Championship

FAST FACTS

Last Round (Sydney 500 2013), Q: 18, 16, F: 21, 9, 2013 Clipsal 500, Did Not Compete

#55

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS

V8SC Race Starts: 27 V8SC Race Wins: 1 First Race Win: 2013 QLD Raceway Best Qualifying: 2nd (2013 QLD Raceway) Podiums: 2 First Podium: 2013 QLD Raceway Last Podium: 2013 Winton

2013 SEASON

Championship Position: 17th Race Starts: 27 Race Results: (15,15,10,13,19,13,15,7 ,17,17,10,13,23,6,1,16,13,3,14,21,9,1 1,9,4,DNF,21,9) Best Finish: 1st (QLD Raceway) Average Race Finish: 12.5 (1 DNF) Retirement Rate: 4% DNF Mechanical: 0 DNF Accident: 1 Race Qualifying: (10,11,11,17,17,17,

20,19,13,20,14,14,13,4,2,19,9,3,5,28, 23,9,5,5,9,18,16) Best Race Qualifying: 2nd (QLD Raceway) Average Qualifying: 12.8

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY 500 (ROUND 14) Q: 18, 16, F: 21, 9

SYDNEY 500 RECORD Debut in 2014

CAREER SYDNEY 500 STATS

Debut: 2014 Starts: 0 Finishes: 0 Best Race Finish: N/A Best Qualifying: N/A Average Race Finish: N/A Average Race Qualifying: N/A

BAGMAN COMMENT “Rookie Mostert has proved more than capable of racing with the best in V8 Supercars. This will so it will be interesting to see how he handles the pressure of driving for one of the biggest teams.

The car is strong so it will be a case of seeing how Chaz copes with being in the limelight.”

WIN: $15.00 LAST RACE: 4TH CLIPSAL 2013: DNF

TEAM: ROD NASH RACING CAR: FORD FALCON FG OWNER: ROD NASH ENGINEER: NATHANIAL OSBORNE

David Reynolds Date of Birth: July 3, 1985 Born: Albury, NSW Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2007 Sandown Best Championship Finish: 9th (2012, 2013) 2013 Championship Finish: 9th Career Highlights: 2007 Porsche Carrera Cup Champion, 2004 Australian Formula Ford Champion, 2nd 2012 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, 1st 2013 Gold Coast 600

FAST FACTS

Last Round (Sydney 500), Q: 9, 17 F: 11, 4 2013 Clipsal, Q: 21st, 13th, F: 20th, DNF

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 127 Race Wins: 1

First Win: 2013 Gold Coast Poles: 4 First Pole: 2012 Townsville Last Pole: 2013 Gold Coast Podiums: 3 First Podium: 2012 Bathurst Last Podium: 2013 Gold Coast

Valley x 2, Gold Coast) Average Qualifying: 10.1

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY 500 2013 (ROUND 14) Q: 9, 17 F: 11, 4

CLIPSAL 500 RECORD 2013 SEASON

Current Championship Position: 10th Race Starts: 36 Race Results: (20,DNF,14,DNF,24,8,5,7 ,8,7,12,5,11,11,16,13,14,10,3,11,26,D NF,8,4,10,6,7,17,9,8,1,22,9,12,11,4) Best Finish: 1st (Gold Coast) Average Race Finish: 10.7 (3 DNF) Retirement Rate: 8.82% DNF Mechanical: 0 DNF Accident: 2 Race Qualifying: (21,13,11,21,10,7,7,1 1,12,15,9,8,22,15,25,23,1,8,1,9,3,7,6,3, 10,5,7,6,9,6,1,9,10,11,9,17) Best Race Qualifying: 1st (Hidden

2013, Q: 21st, 13th, F: 20th, DNF 2012, Q: 8th, 11th F: DNF, 7th 2011, Q: 21st, 10th F: 22nd, 14th 2010, Did not compete 2009, Q: 22nd, F: 13th, DNF

CAREER CLIPSAL 500 STATS

Debut: 2009 Starts: 8 Finishes: 6 Best Race Finish: 7th (2012 Sunday) Best Qualifying: 8th (2012 Saturday) Average Race Finish: 15.2 (3 DNF) Average Race Qualifying: 15.1

BAGMAN COMMENT “David broke his duck Gold Coast 600 on the Surfers Paradise streets.

Has always been fast that Reynolds will aim to move to the next level. However, David higher than seventh at Adelaide.”

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WIN: $101.00 LAST RACE: 23RD CLIPSAL 2013: N/A

TEAM: CS RACING CAR: FORD FALCON FG OWNER: CHARLIE SCHWERKOLT ENGINEER: DAVID PATTERSON

Jack Perkins Date of Birth: August 22, 1986 Born: Melbourne, Vic Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2006 Sandown Best Championship Finish: 26th (2009) 2012 Championship Finish: N/A Career Highlights: 2nd 2011 Dunlop Series, 5th 2008 Dunlop Series

FAST FACTS

Last Round (Gold Coast), *Q: 5th, 28th F: 22nd, 23rd 2013 Clipsal: N/A

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS

V8SC Race Starts: 83 Best Race Finish: 5th (2010 Phillip Island) Best Qualifying: 8th (2007 Winton) Podiums: 0

#7

2013 SEASON

Current Championship Position: 39th Race Starts: 4 Race Results: (8,8,22,23) Best Finish: 8th (Sandown, Bathurst) Average Race Finish: 15.3 Retirement Rate: 0% DNF Mechanical: 0 DNF Accident: 0 Race Qualifying: N/A Best Race Qualifying: 5th (Gold Coast) Average Qualifying: N/A

2011, Did not compete 2010, Did not compete 2009, Q: 25th, F: DNF, DNF 2008, Did not compete 2007, Q: 26th, F: 19th, DNF * - Indicates co-driver qualified car for grid position.

CAREER CLIPSAL 500 STATS

Debut: 2007 Starts: 4 Finishes: 1 Best Race Finish: 19th (2007) Best Qualifying: 25th (2009) Average Race Finish: 19 (3 DNF) Average Race Qualifying: 25.5

BAGMAN COMMENT one of four V8 Supercar races at Clipsal in the past but this year represents his strongest chance for a result. After a few seasons outside the main game, Jack has proven himself in the lower categories and is now ready to repay the faith FPR have shown in him for awarding him

LAST ROUND – GOLD COAST(ROUND 12)

*Q: 5th, 28th F: 22nd, 23rd

CLIPSAL 500 RECORD

2013, Did not compete 2012, Did not compete

WIN: $51.00 LAST RACE: 17TH CLIPSAL 2013: DNF

TEAM: NISSAN MOTORSPORT CAR: NISSAN ALTIMA OWNER: RICK & TODD KELLY ENGINEER: PERRY KAPPER

Todd Kelly Date of Birth: October 9, 1979 Born: Mildura, Vic Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 1999 Eastern Creek Best Championship Finish: 4th (2005) 2013 Championship Finish: 25th Career Highlights: 2005 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2003 Sandown 500 Winner, 1998 Formula Holden Runner-Up

FAST FACTS

Last Round (Sydney 500 2013), Q: 17, 25 F: 10, 17, 2013 Clipsal 500, Q: 17th, 24th F: DNF, DNF

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS

V8SC Race Starts: 413 V8SC Race Wins: 19 First Race Win: 2000 Canberra Last Win: 2008 Symmons Plains Poles: 6 First Pole: 2003 Gold Coast

Last Pole: 2007 Oran Park Podiums: 28 First Podium: 2001 QLD Raceway Last Podium: 2011 Sandown

2013 SEASON

Championship Position: 25th Race Starts: 36 Race Results: (DNF,DNF,DNF,16,DNF,1 7,18,15,14,20,17,21,25,16,14,19,17,12 ,20,16,15,15,22,10,24,14,DNF,11,DNF, 17,DNF,16,16,13,10,17) Best Finish: 10th (QLD Raceway) Average Race Finish: 16.6 (7 DNF) Retirement Rate: 20.59% DNF Mechanical: 4 DNF Accident: 3 Race Qualifying: (17,24,20,16,21,19, 24,20,21,28,20,26,15,16,9,15,23,12,1 3,23,27,14,27,15,17,15,18,10,23,26,1 5,16,16,17,17,25) Best Race Qualifying: 9th (Texas) Average Qualifying: 18.9

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY 500 (ROUND 14) Q: 17, 25 F: 10, 17

CLIPSAL 500 RECORD

2013, Q: 17th, 24th F: DNF, DNF 2012, Q: 11th, 12th F: 8th, 23rd 2011, Q: 16th, 19th F: 7th, DNF 2010, Q: 11th, 22nd F: 13th, 12th 2009, Q: 24th, 7th, DNF 2008, Q: 11th, F: 15th, 4th 2007, Q: 7th, F: 1st, 2nd 2006, Q: 2nd F: 6th, 2nd 2005, Q: 15th F: 8th, 4th 2004, Q: 14th F: DNF, 10th 2003, Q: 8th, F: 5th, 5th 2002, Q: 13th, F: 9th, 12th 2001, Q: 3rd, F: 15th, 5th 2000, Q: 24th F: 11th, DNF

CAREER CLIPSAL 500 STATS

Debut: 2000 Starts: 26 Finishes: 20 Best Race Finish: 1st (2007 Saturday) Best Qualifying: 2nd (2006) Average Race Finish: 8.4 (6 DNF) Average Race Qualifying: 13.7

BAGMAN COMMENT “Armed with a new aero package, Todd could pose a serious threat to the outing in pre-season testing. Kelly has shown good speed at Adelaide in the past with a victory at the venue in 2007.”

#15

WIN: $51.00 LAST RACE: 18TH CLIPSAL 2013: 14TH

TEAM: NISSAN MOTORSPORT CAR: NISSAN ALTIMA OWNER: RICK & TODD KELLY ENGINEER: ERIK PENDER

Rick Kelly Date of Birth: January 17, 1983 Born: Mildura, Vic Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2001 QLD Raceway Best Championship Finish: 1st (2006) 2013 Championship Finish: 14th Career Highlights: 2003/2004 Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2006 V8 Supercar Champion, 2001 Australian Drivers Champion

FAST FACTS

Last Round (Sydney 500), Q: 16, 19, F: 9, 18 2013 Clipsal, Q: 19th, 16th, F: 11th, 14th

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 363 V8SC Race Wins: 12 First Race Win: 2003 Bathurst Last Win: 2011 Sandown Poles: 7 First Pole: 2004 Sandown

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Last Pole: 2011 Sandown Podiums: 31 First Podium: 2003 Sandown Last Podium: 2011 Sandown

2013 SEASON

Championship Position: 14th Race Starts: 36 Race Results: (11,14,20,23,16,12,7,10, 15,26,16,18,6,8,9,8,5,25,12,12,20,13 ,2 1,9,14,22,DNF,16,19,11,6,20,13,8 ,9,18) Best Finish: 5th (Hidden Valley) Average Race Finish: 14.1 (1 DNF) Retirement Rate: 2.94% DNF Mechanical: 0 DNF Accident: 1 Race Qualifying: (19,16,25,25,25,15, 12,15,20,27,25,24,9,6,5,5,7,28,25,11 ,12,22,22,16,15,23,22,21,24,7,14,20, 17,16, 16,19) Best Race Qualifying: 5th x 2 (Texas) Average Qualifying: 17.6

CLIPSAL 500 RECORD

2013. Q: 19th, 16th, F: 11th, 14th 2012, Q: 14th, 5th, F: 7th, 11th 2011, Q: 4th, 8th F: 12th, 2nd 2010, Q: 15th, 6th, F: 23rd, 6th 2009, Q: 17th, F: 10th, 10th 2008, Q: 12th, F: 8th, 6th 2007, Q: 15th, F: 4th, 1st 2006, Q: 8th, F: 2nd, 3rd 2005, Q: 1st, F: 15th, 9th 2004, Q: 11th, F: 12th, 6th 2003, Q: 12th, F: 9th, 24th: 2002, Q: 22nd F: DNF, DNS

BAGMAN COMMENT “A strong outside bet to cause an upset at Clipsal. Rick has proven to be the strongest driver in the Altima since its launch last season and Rick is also a former Clipsal winner in 2007.”

CAREER CLIPSAL 500 STATS

Debut: 2002 Starts: 23 Finishes: 21 Best Race Finish: 1st (2007 Sunday) Best Qualifying: 1st (2005 Saturday) Average Race Finish: 9.3 (1 DNF) Average Race Qualifying: 11.6

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY 500 (ROUND 14) Q: 16, 19, F: 9, 18

WIN: $67.00 LAST RACE: 19TH CLIPSAL 2013: DNF

TEAM: NISSAN MOTORSPORT CAR: NISSAN ALTIMA OWNER: TODD & RICK KELLY ENGINEER: STEVE TODKILL

Michael Caruso Date of Birth: May 25, 1983 Born: Sydney, NSW Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2006 Bathurst Best Championship Finish: 11th (2009/2010) 2013 Championship Finish: 23rd Career Highlights: 2003 Australian Formula 3 Champion, 2nd 2007 Dunlop Series, 3rd 2009 Bathurst 1000

FAST FACTS

Last Round (Sydney 500), Q: 24, 15 F: 7, 19 2013 Clipsal, Q: 13th, 23rd, F: 23rd, DNF

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS

V8SC Race Starts: 186 Race Wins: 1 Last Race Win: 2009 Hidden Valley

Best Qualifying: 2nd (2013 Winton) Podiums: 5 First Podium: 2009 Hidden Valley Last Podium: 2013 Winton

2013 SEASON

Championship Position: 23rd Race Starts: 36 Race Results: (23,DNF,16,19,17,13,12, 14,16,11,25,DNF,20,15,15,24,10,21,11 ,18,22,25,24,16,2,DNF,DNF,20,25,DNF, 10,10,DNF,DNF, 23, DNF) Best Finish: 2nd (Winton) Average Race Finish: 16.6 (7 DNF) Retirement Rate: 20.59% DNF Mechanical: 5 DNF Accident: 3 Race Qualifying: (13,23,24,19,23,17, 16,18,17,25,19.21,24,14,18,9,15,22,1 9,26,23,28,26,28,2,14,21,24,17,9,10, 18,12,8,24,15) Best Race Qualifying: 2nd (Winton) Average Qualifying: 18.4

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY 500 (ROUND 14)

BAGMAN COMMENT

CLIPSAL 500 RECORD

“Adelaide hasn’t been the kindest of venues for Michael with just two top

Q: 24, 15 F: 7, 19

2013, Q: 13th, 23rd, F: 23rd, DNF 2012, Q: 16th, 10th F: 22nd, 22nd 2011, Q: 18th, 22nd F: 16th, 21st 2010, Q: 17th, 5th F: 8th, 10th 2009, Q: 15th, F: DNF, 16th 2008, Q: 22nd F: DNF, 11th

CAREER SYDNEY 500 STATS

Debut: 2008 Starts: 12 Finishes: 9 Best Race Finish: 8th (2010 Saturday) Best Qualifying: 5th (2010 Sunday) Average Race Finish: 16.6 (3 DNF) Average Race Qualifying: 17.3

new Nissan aero package could be the boost he needs to surge into the

#360

WIN: $67.00 LAST RACE: DNF CLIPSAL 2013: 13TH

TEAM: NISSAN MOTORSPORT CAR: NISSAN ALTIMA OWNER: TODD & RICK KELLY ENGINEER: NATHAN MCCOLL

James Moffat Date of Birth: June 18, 1984 Born: Melbourne, Vic Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2010 Phillip Island Best Championship Finish: 21st (2012) 2013 Championship Finish: 18th Career Highlights: 2013 Winton V8 Race Win, 2nd 2009 Dunlop Series, Rookie of The Year in V8 Utes, Carrera Cup and V8 Supercars

FAST FACTS

Last Round (Sydney 500 2013), Q: 20th, 23rd, F: 20th, DNF 2013 Clipsal, Q: 14th, 19th, F: 14th, 13th

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 96 Race Wins: 1

#8

Last Race Win: 2013 Winton Best Qualifying: 2nd (2013 Gold Coast) Podiums: 1 Last Podium: 2013 Winton

Best Race Qualifying: 2nd (Gold Coast) Average Qualifying: 18.2

2013 SEASON

Q: 20th, 23rd, F: 20th, DNF

Current Championship Position: 16th Race Starts: 36 Race Results:(14,13,19,20,15,22,9,13 ,10,10,10,8,16,10,17,14,15,23,DNF,1 5,14,10,23,12,1,11,8,26,18,DNF,DNF, DNF,21,7, 20, DNF) Best Finish: 1st (Winton) Average Race Finish: 14.3 (5 DNF) Retirement Rate: 11.76% DNF Mechanical: 2 DNF Accident: 2 Race Qualifying: (14,19,22,24,22,23, 17,14,14,13,13,20,21,10,14,22,27,24 ,22,24,22,16,28,23,3,25,9,20,19,11,2, 27,19,13,20,23)

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY 500 (Round 14) CLIPSAL 500 RECORD

2013, Q: 14th, 19th, F: 14th, 13th 2012, Q: 19th, 20th F: 15th, DNF 2011, Q: 25th, 24th F: DNF, 22nd

BAGMAN COMMENT “James is yet to shine at Clipsal but he does go into the season as the only non Ford or Holden driver to win a V8 Supercar race in the modern era. James is an

CAREER SYDNEY 500 STATS

Debut: 2011 Starts: 6 Finishes: 4 Best Race Finish: 13th (2011 Sunday, 2013 Saturday) Best Qualifying: 14th (2013 Saturday) Average Race Finish: 16.0 (2 DNF) Average Race Qualifying: 20.2

WIN: $11.00 LAST RACE: 2ND CLIPSAL 2013: DNF

TEAM: BRAD JONES RACING CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: BRAD & KIM JONES ENGINEER: ANDREW EDWARDS

Jason Bright Date of Birth: March 7, 1973 Born: Moe, Vic Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 1997 Symmons Plains Best Championship Finish: 3rd (2001/2004) 2013 Championship Finish: 7th Career Highlights: 1998 Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2006 Sandown 500 Winner, 1995 Australian Formula Ford Champion

FAST FACTS

Last Round (Sydney 500) 2013, Q: 5, 2, F: 4, 2 2013 Clipsal, Q: 20th, 18th, F: 22nd, DNF

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS

V8SC Race Starts: 445 V8SC Race Wins: 19 First Race Win: 1999 Hidden Valley Last Win: 2013 Pukekohe Poles: 14 First Pole: 1998 Hidden Valley

Last Pole: 2013 Winton Podiums: 45 First Podium: 1998 Calder Last Podium: 2013 Winton

2013 SEASON

Championship Position: 7th Race Starts: 35 Race Results: (22,DNF,4,1,4,2,4,6,1,4,2 ,3,12,21,8,7,8,13,10,5,16,7,5,7,3,2,DNF ,24,5,DNS,15,24,23,4,4,2) Best Finish: 1st x 2 (Symmons Plains, Pukekohe) Average Race Finish: 8.4 (2 DNF 1 DNS) Retirement Rate: 5.88% DNF Mechanical: 0 DNF Accident: 2 Race Qualifying: (20,18,5,1,8,3,8,12,1, 2,1,12,18,18,8,4,6,11,8,4,17,11,9,11,7, 1,2,11,3,28,27,8,2,3,5,2) Best Race Qualifying: 1st x 4 Average Qualifying: 8.3

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY 500 (Round 14) Q: 5, 2, F: 4, 2

CLIPSAL 500 RECORD

2013, Q: 20th, 18th, F: 22nd, DNF 2012, Q: 26th, 15th F: DNF, 16th 2011, Q: 9th, 11th F: 4th, 23rd 2010, Q: 14th, 16th F: 6th, 26th 2009, Q: 13th, F: 12th, 11th 2008, Q: 17th, F: DNF, 10th 2007, Q: 12th F: 10th, 14th 2006, Q: DNQ, F: 25th, 15th 2005, Q: EXC F: 19th, 11th 2004, Q: 2nd, F: 14th, 3rd 2003, Q: 1st F: 3rd, 6th 2002, Q: 2nd F: DNF, 5th 2001, Q: 11th F: 7th, 1st 2000, Did Not Compete 1999, Q: 1st F: 8th, 3rd

CAREER CLIPSAL 500 STATS

Debut: 1999 Starts: 28 Finishes: 24 Best Race Finish: 1st (2001 Sunday) Best Qualifying: 1st (2003 Saturday) Average Race Finish: 11.4 (4 DNF) Average Race Qualifying: 11.8

BAGMAN COMMENT “Jason struggled at Clipsal for the last two seasons but his BJR car is a proven race winner.

Bright knows what it takes to win Clipsal and will be a threat come race day.”

#14

WIN: $10.00 LAST RACE: 15TH CLIPSAL 2013: DNF

TEAM: BRAD JONES RACING CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: BRAD & KIM JONES ENGINEER: PHIL KEED

Fabian Coulthard Date of Birth: July 28, 1982 Born: Burnley, England Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2004 Oran Park Best Championship Finish: 6th (2013) 2013 Championship Finish: 6th Career Highlights: 2005 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Champion, 2004 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Rookie of the Year

FAST FACTS

Last Round (Sydney 500 2013), Q: 7, 13, F: 19, 15 2013 Clipsal, Q: 4th, 5th, F: 19th, DNF

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS

V8SC Race Starts: 222 V8SC Race Wins: 3 First Race Win: 2013 Symmons Plains

#21

Last Win: 2013 Texas Poles: 3 First Pole: 2013 Pukekohe Last Pole: 2013 Phillip Island Podiums: 13 First Podium: 2009 Symmons Plains Last Podium: 2013 Phillip Island

(Pukekohe, Texas, Phillip Island) Average Qualifying: 5.8

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY 500 (ROUND 14) Q: 7, 13, F: 19, 15

CLIPSAL 500 RECORD 2013 SEASON

Championship Position: 6th Race Starts: 36 Race Results: (19,DNF,1,3,1,5,10,3,4,2 7,4,7,3,3,1,2,12,7,13,3,17,11,4,5,7,8,2, 7,16,DNF,2,2,5,5,19,15) Best Finish: 1st x 3 (Symmons Plains x 2, Texas) Average Race Finish: 7.4 (2 DNF) Retirement Rate: 5.88% DNF Mechanical: 0 DNF Accident: 2 Race Qualifying: (4,5,2,2,2,10,1,3,3,3, 4,4,1,3,3,2,11,4,6,3,11,3,5,12,4,8,11,15 ,14,10,16,6,1,4,7,13) Best Race Qualifying: 1st x 3

2013, Q 4th, 5th, F: 19th, DNF 2012, Q: 9th, 14th F: 6th, 9th 2011, Q: 20th, 21st F: 5th, 9th 2010, Q: 6th, 17th F: 7th, 21st 2009, Q: 5th F: 11th, 12th 2008, Q: 16th, F: 11th, 18th 2007, Q: 25th F: DNF, 19th

BAGMAN COMMENT “Fabian was the fastest man at the pre-season test as he continues to grow into a real championship contender following a breakthrough as joint fourth favourite, Coulthard is more than capable of standing on the top step of the podium.”

CAREER CLIPSAL 500 STATS

Debut: 2007 Starts: 14 Finishes: 12 Best Race Finish: 5th (2011 Sunday) Best Qualifying: 4th (2013 Saturday) Average Race Finish: 12.3 (2 DNF) Average Race Qualifying: 12.9

WIN: $67.00 LAST RACE: 11TH CLIPSAL 2013: DNC

TEAM: BRAD JONES RACING CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: BRAD & KIM JONES ENGINEER: JULIAN STANNARD

Dale Wood Date of Birth: June 9, 1983 Born: Melbourne, Vic Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2008 Phillip Island Best Championship Finish: 29th (2009) 2013 Championship Finish: 43rd Career Highlights: 2013 Dunlop Series Leader, 9th 2011 Bathurst 1000

FAST FACTS

Last Round (Gold Coast), *Q: 23, 9 F: 9, 11 2013 Clipsal 500: Did Not Compete

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS

V8SC Race Starts: 26 Best Race Finish: 9th (2011 Bathurst) Best Qualifying: 5th (2013 Sandown) Podiums: 0

2013 SEASON

Championship Position: 43rd Race Starts: 2 Race Results: (14,21,9,11) Best Finish: 9th (Gold Coast) Average Race Finish: 13.8 Retirement Rate: 0% DNF Mechanical: 0 DNF Accident: 0 Race Qualifying: N/A Best Race Qualifying: 5th (Sandown) Average Qualifying: N/A

LAST ROUND – GOLD COAST (ROUND 12) *Q: 23, 9 F: 9, 11

CLIPSAL RECORD

Debut in 2014 * - Indicates co-driver qualified car for grid position.

CAREER CLIPSAL STATS

Debut: 2014 Starts: 0 Finishes: 0 Best Race Finish: N/A Best Qualifying: N/A Average Race Finish: N/A Average Race Qualifying: N/A

BAGMAN COMMENT champion is another driver with a point to prove in the main game. troubling the top positions but in a strong car he has a chance to threaten the

#16

WIN: $81.00 LAST RACE: DNF CLIPSAL 2013: 11TH

TEAM: DICK JOHNSON RACING CAR: FORD FALCON FG OWNER: DICK JOHNSON ENGINEER: MARK FENNING

Scott Pye Date of Birth: January 8, 1990 Born: Adelaide, SA Lives: Brisbane, QLD V8SC Debut: 2012 Sandown Best Championship Finish: 27th (2013) 2013 Championship Finish: 27th (2013) Career Highlights: 2010 British Formula Ford Champion, 2nd 2012 Dunlop Series, 2012 Mike Kable Young Gun Award winner

FAST FACTS

Last Round (Sydney 500), Q: 19, 28, F: DNF, DNF 2013 Clipsal: Q: 11th, 15th, F: 13th, 11th

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS

V8SC Race Starts: 34 Best Race Finish: 6th (2013 Bathurst)

#17

Best Qualifying: 7th (2013 Phillip Island) Podiums: 0

2013 SEASON

Championship Position: 27th Race Starts: 32 Race Results:(13,11,18,14,DNF, DNC, DNC, DNC,DNC,28,27,20,15,22,24,16,25 ,28,18,24,21,22,25,19,12,15,DNF,DNF,6,1 3,DNF,15,11,14,DNF, DNF) Best Finish: 6th (Bathurst) Average Race Finish: 18.3 (6 DNF 4 DNC) Retirement Rate: 18.76% DNF Mechanical: 2 DNF Accident: 4 Race Qualifying: (11,15,18,17,16,24,2 4,27,23,20,20,24,26,25,21,25,25,27, 21 ,26,11,19,23,26,22,24,17,21,11,7 ,19,28) Best Race Qualifying: 7th (Phillip Island)

Average Qualifying: 20.8 (4 Missed races)

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY 500 (ROUND 14) Q: 19, 28, F: DNF, DNF

CLIPSAL 500 RECORD

2013, Q: 11th, 15th, F: 13th, 11th

CAREER CLIPSAL 500 STATS

Debut: 2013 Starts: 2 Finishes: 2 Best Race Finish: 11th (Sunday 2013) Best Qualifying: 11th (Saturday 2013) Average Race Finish: 12 Average Race Qualifying: 13.0

BAGMAN COMMENT “Scott struggled for results last year but this season he joins a Dick Johnson Racing squad moving forwards after youngster is unlikely to could cause upset.”

WIN: $101.00 LAST RACE: 22ND CLIPSAL 2013: 16TH

TEAM: DICK JOHNSON RACING CAR: FORD FALCON FG OWNER: DICK JOHNSON ENGINEER: CHRIS STUCKEY

David Wall Date of Birth: January 19, 1983 Born: Sydney, NSW Lives: Sydney, NSW V8SC Debut: 2009 Phillip Island Best Championship Finish: 21st (2013) 2013 Championship Finish: 21st Career Highlights: 2-time Australian GT Champion, 2006 Porsche Carrera Cup Rookie of the Year

FAST FACTS

Last Round (Sydney 500 2013), Q: 15, 18 F: 16, 22 2013 Clipsal 500, Q: 26th, 22nd, F: 16th, 16th

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS

V8SC Race Starts: 72 Best Race Finish: 7th (2013 Gold Coast)

Best Qualifying: 4th (2013 Texas) Podiums: 0

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY 500 (ROUND 14) Q: 15, 18 F: 16, 22

2013 SEASON

Championship Position: 21st Race Starts: 36 Race Results: (16,16,11,DNF,19,21,17, 19,19,22,24,DNF,10,DNF,19,12,19,14, DNF,21,25,18,16,24,23,10,18,19,22,7, 12,11,14,17,16,22) Best Finish: 7th (Gold Coast) Average Race Finish: 17.3 (4 DNF) Retirement Rate: 11.76% DNF Mechanical: 1 DNF Accident: 3 Race Qualifying: (26,22,14,18,19,18, 15,25,23,23,16,10,4,11,15,6,18,16,16 ,20,16,21,19,27,27,12,16,18,13,19,13 ,14,7,15,15,18) Best Race Qualifying: 4th (Texas) Average Qualifying: 16.8

BAGMAN COMMENT “David spent the majority

CLIPSAL 500 RECORD

2013, Q: 26th, 22nd, F: 16th, 16th 2012, Q: 25th, 26th F: 18th, 21st

CAREER CLIPSAL 500 STATS

Debut: 2012 Starts: 4 Finishes: 4 Best Race Finish: 26th (2013 Saturday, Sunday) Best Qualifying: 22nd (2013 Sunday) Average Race Finish: 17.8 Average Race Qualifying: 24.8

remain there this season. speed but will need to be more consistent to

#97

WIN: $10.00 LAST RACE: 1ST CLIPSAL 2013: 1ST

TEAM: TEKNO AUTOSPORTS CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: STEVE WEBB ENGINEER: GEOFF SLATER

Shane van Gisbergen Date of Birth: May 9, 1989 Born: Auckland, NZ Lives: Gold Coast, QLD V8SC Debut: 2007 Oran Park Best Championship Finish: 4th (2011) 2013 Championship Finish: 5th Career Highlights: 2013 Clipsal 500 Winner, 4th, 2011 V8 Supercars Championship

FAST FACTS

Last Round (Sydney 500), Q: 3, 1, F: 3, 1 2013 Clipsal, Q: 1st, 1st F: DNF, 1st

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 200 Race Wins: 3 First Race Win: 2011 Hamilton Last Race Win: 2013 Adelaide

#33

Poles: 4 First Pole: 2012 Sandown Last Pole: 2013 Townsville Podiums: 25 First Podium: 2010 Abu Dhabi Last Podium: 2013 Phillip Island

Average Qualifying: 8.3

BAGMAN COMMENT

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY 500 (ROUND 14)

“Shane van Gisbergen will be among the favourites for the victory courtesy of the two pole positions and a race win he picked up at Adelaide last year.

The Kiwi is renowned for his speed on street circuits and has every chance of repeating his

Q: 3, 1, F: 3, 1

SYDNEY 500 RECORD 2013 SEASON

Championship Position: 5th Race Starts: 36 Race Results: (DNF,1,7,12,9,4,6,2,11,9, 7,6,26,5,5,3,2,8,6,17,3,12,17,11,13,5,5, 12,11,2,DNF,7,3,10,3,1) Best Finish: 1st (Adelaide) Average Race Finish: 7.7 (2 DNF) Retirement Rate: 5.88% DNF Mechanical: 1 DNF Accident: 1 Race Qualifying: (1,1,7,14,9,5,11,8,13, 11,10,9,28,4,7,8,8,9,14,1,21,8,12,13,6, 6,10,14,4,8,12,7,6,6,3,1) Best Race Qualifying: 1st (Adelaide x 2, Townsville)

2013,Q: 1st, 1st F: DNF, 1st 2012, Q: 10th, 9th, F: 11th, 6th 2011, Q: 6th, 22nd, F: 13th, 18th 2010, Q: 9th, 8th, F: 22nd, 4th 2009, Q: 12th, F: 6th, 13th 2008,Q: 13th F: 12th, 5th

CAREER SYDNEY 500 STATS

Debut: 2008 Starts: 12 Finishes: 11 Best Race Finish: 1st (2013) Best Qualifying: 1st (2013 Saturday) Average Race Finish: 10.1 (1 DNF) Average Race Qualifying: 9.1

WIN: $51.00 LAST RACE: 12TH CLIPSAL 2013: 9TH

TEAM: GARRY ROGERS MOTORSPORT CAR: VOLVO S60 V8 SUPERCAR OWNER: GARRY ROGERS ENGINEER: RICHARD HOLLWAY

Scott McLaughlin Date of Birth: June 10, 1993 Born: Christchurch, NZ Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2012 Sandown Best Championship Finish: 10th (2013) 2013 Championship Finish: 10th Career Highlights: 2012 Dunlop Series Champion, 2012 New Zealand V8 SuperTourer Champion

FAST FACTS

Last Round (Sydney 500 2013), Q: 11, 6, F: DNF, 12 2013 Clipsal: Q: 10th, 7th, F: 6th, 9th

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 38 Race Wins: 2 First Race Win: 2013 Pukekohe

Last Race Win: 2013 QLD Raceway Best Qualifying: 2nd x 3 Podiums: 3 First Podium: 2013 Pukekohe Last Podium: 2013 QLD Raceway

2013 SEASON

Championship Position: 10th Race Starts: 35 Race Results: (6,9,8,8,8,1,24,DNF, DN S,12,14,13,28,7,11,27,11,27,8,14,9 , 2,1,20,19,9,14,8,8,22,23,19,19,11,D NF, 12) Best Finish: 1st x 2 (Pukekohe, QLD Raceway) Average Race Finish: 13.1 (2 DNF 1 DNS) Retirement Rate: 2.94% DNF Mechanical: 0 DNF Accident: 1 Race Qualifying: (10,7,9,6,5,4,9,7,7,12 ,12,5,14,9,13,11,14,14,4,7,2,2,2,6,23,1

0,4,9,8,5,28,17,23,21,11,6) Best Race Qualifying: 2nd x 3 (Townsville, QLD Raceway x 2) Average Qualifying: 10.1

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY 500 (ROUND 14) Q: 11, 6, F: DNF, 12

CLIPSAL 500 RECORD

2013, Q: 10th, 7th, F: 6th, 9th

CAREER CLIPSAL 500 STATS

Debut: 2013 Starts: 2 Finishes: 2 Best Race Finish: 6th (2013 Saturday) Best Qualifying: 7th (2013 Sunday) Average Race Finish: 7.5 Average Race Qualifying: 8.5

BAGMAN COMMENT “After securing two wins in his rookie season, Scott McLaughlin is being tipped for great things in V8 Supercars. Scott’s hopes this weekend rely on the reliability and pace of his brand new Volvo S60. If the car is strong he could provide a huge shock.”

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WIN: $67.00 LAST RACE: N/A CLIPSAL 2013: N/A

TEAM: GARRY ROGERS MOTORSPORT CAR: VOLVO S60 V8 SUPERCAR OWNER: GARRY ROGERS ENGINEER: MANUEL SANCHEZ

Robert Dahlgren Date of Birth: December 1, 1979 Born: Skelleftea, Sweden Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2014 Clipsal Best Championship Finish: N/A 2013 Championship Finish: N/A Career Highlights: British Formula Ford Champion 2001, Scandinavian Touring car Cup 2010,

FAST FACTS

Last Round: N/A 2013 Clipsal: N/A

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 0 Race Wins: 0 First Race Win: N/A Last Race Win: N/A Best Qualifying: N/A

Podiums: 0 First Podium: N/A Last Podium: N/A

2013 SEASON

Championship Position: N/A Race Starts: 0 Race Results: N/A Best Finish: N/A Average Race Finish: N/A Retirement Rate: N/A DNF Mechanical: N/A DNF Accident: N/A Race Qualifying: N/A Best Race Qualifying: N/A Average Qualifying: N/A

CLIPSAL 500 RECORD Debut in 2014

CAREER CLIPSAL 500 STATS Debut: 2014 Starts: 0

Finishes: 0 Best Race Finish: N/A Best Qualifying: N/A Average Race Finish: N/A Average Race Qualifying: N/A

BAGMAN COMMENT start to his V8 Supercar career with a brand new circuit and championship to learn. Dahlgren is yet to race a V8 Supercar but has plenty of experience behind the wheel of the year spell as a factory Volvo driver.�

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Races 1/2/3 - Clipsal 500 I Previous Champions

ATCC/V8SC CHAMPIONS Year

Driver

Team

Car

1980

Peter Brock

Marlboro Holden Dealer Team

Holden Commodore VB

1981

Dick Johnson

Dick Johnson Racing

Ford Falcon XD

1982

Dick Johnson

Dick Johnson Racing

Ford Falcon XD

1983

Allan Moffat

Peter Stuyvesant Racing

Mazda RX-7

1984

Dick Johnson

Dick Johnson Racing

Ford XE Falcon

1985

Jim Richards

JPS Team BMW

BMW 635CSi

1986

Robbie Francevic

Volvo Dealer Team

Volvo 240T

1987

Jim Richards

JPS Team BMW

BMW M3 E30

1988

Dick Johnson

Dick Johnson Racing

Ford Sierra RS500

1989

Dick Johnson

Dick Johnson Racing

Ford Sierra RS500

1990

Jim Richards

Gibson Motor Sport

Nissan Skyline HR31 GTS-R, R32 GT-R

1991

Jim Richards

Gibson Motor Sport

Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R

1992

Mark Skaife

Winfield Team Nissan

Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R

1993

Glenn Seton

Glenn Seton Racing

Ford Falcon EB

1994

Mark Skaife

Gibson Motor Sport

Holden Commodore VP

1995

John Bowe

Dick Johnson Racing

Ford Falcon EF

1996

Craig Lowndes

Holden Racing Team

Holden Commodore VR

1997

Glenn Seton

Glenn Seton Racing

Ford Falcon EL

1998

Craig Lowndes

Holden Racing Team

Holden Commodore VS/VT

1999

Craig Lowndes

Holden Racing Team

Holden Commodore VS/VT

2000

Mark Skaife

Holden Racing Team

Holden Commodore VT

2001

Mark Skaife

Holden Racing Team

Holden Commodore VX

2002

Mark Skaife

Holden Racing Team

Holden Commodore VX

2003

Marcos Ambrose

Stone Brothers Racing

Ford Falcon BA

2004

Marcos Ambrose

Stone Brothers Racing

Ford Falcon BA

2005

Russell Ingall

Stone Brothers Racing

Ford Falcon BA

2006

Rick Kelly

Toll HSV Dealer Team

Holden Commodore VZ

2007

Garth Tander

Toll HSV Dealer Team

Holden Commodore VE

2008

Jamie Whincup

Triple Eight Race Engineering

Ford Falcon BF

2009

Jamie Whincup

Triple Eight Race Engineering

Ford Falcon FG

2010

James Courtney

Dick Johnson Racing

Ford Falcon FG

2011

Jamie Whincup

Triple Eight Race Engineering

Holden Commodore VE

2012

Jamie Whincup

Triple Eight Race Engineering

Holden Commodore VE

2013

Jamie Whincup

Triple Eight Race Engineering

Holden Commodore VF

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Races 1/2/3 - Clipsal 500 I Porsche Carrera Cup Entry/Preview

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Carrera Cup Australia set for bright new era The Carrera Cup Australia’s first season with Porsche’s new Type 991 will get underway with a 23 car grid in Adelaide.

Porsche Cars Australia has confirmed the full entry list, which is bigger than that seen at any round last year.

As previously reported, the Pro Class is headlined by the return of four-time and reigning champion Craig Baird.

Fellow experienced hands Warren Luff, Steven Richards and Michael Patrizi return to the series, as do second year drivers Shae Davies, Duvashen Padayachee and Renee Gracie.

Nick Foster is back following a season in Formula 3, while the top category is completed by Foster’s Sonic Motor Racing Services team-mate Nick McBride and GT3 Cup Challenge graduate Michael Almond.

The list of 12 Elite (amateur) Class entries

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that fill out the field includes Australian GT convert Roger Lago.

“We’re delighted to come into the 10th season of Carrera Cup with such a strong field,” said PCA motorsport manager Cameron McConville.

“Having 23 brand new race cars on the grid at the Clipsal 500 is a huge success for the championship and a fitting way to celebrate this significant milestone.

“We also have a tremendous group of teams and drivers who have committed to the season. There are 13 drivers who have returned to the category from last year, while we welcome 10 drivers who are either new to Carrera Cup or return after a previous stint in the series.

“The importance of an even mix of Professional Class and Elite Class drivers is again not lost on the championship with a close-to 50/50 split between the two classes.”

Race schedule Thursday February 27, 2014 11:15am Practice 1 20 minutes 3:30pm Practice 2 20 minutes Friday February 28, 2014 1:05pm Qualifying 20 minutes 7:10pm Race 1 15 laps Saturday March 01, 2014 1:35pm Race 2 15 laps Sunday March 02, 2014 1:55pm Race 3 10 laps

Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Entry list Class

#

Sponsor

Team

Driver

Pro

1

Bonaire / Wilson Security

Porsche Centre Melbourne

Craig Baird

Elite

4

Grove Group

Grove Racing

Stephen Grove

Elite

5

Objective Racing

McElrea Racing

Tony Walls

Pro

7

No Second Chance/Phase 8

McElrea Racing

Warren Luff

Elite

9

Hallmarc

Porsche Centre Melbourne

Marc Cini

Elite

10

Finance EZI

MWP Racing

Maurice Pickering

Elite

11

Royal Purple Oil

Garth Walden Racing

Ash Samadi

Pro

12

Laser Plumbing & Electrical

SR Motorsport

Steven Richards

Elite

13

Porsche Centre Brighton

SR Motorsport

James Bergmuller

Elite

22

Phenix Motorsport

Phenix Motorsport

Brenton Ramsay

Elite

23

JBS Swift

Lago Racing

Roger Lago

Elite

24

Alternative Freight Services

Tony Bates Racing

Tony Bates

Pro

26

Copyworld

Buik Motorworks

Michael Almond

Pro

27

AVCS

Team BRM

Sam Power

Pro

29

Onsite Racing

Team BRM

Michael Patrizi

Elite

39

TBC

Sonic Motor Racing Services

Adrian Mastronardo

Pro

45

Rentcorp

Team BRM

Duvashen Padayachee

Pro

55

Fujitsu/Dirt Devil

McElrea Racing

Renee Gracie

Elite

56

McGrath Estate Agents

Autohaus Hamilton

Shane Smollen

Elite

71

Equity-One

Equity-One Motorsport

Dean Koutsoumidis

Pro

77

Sonic Motor Racing Services

Sonic Motor Racing Services

Nick McBride

Pro

88

Davbridge Constructions

McElrea Racing

Shae Davies

Pro

777

Sonic Motor Racing Services

Sonic Motor Racing Services

Nick Foster

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Races 1/2/3 - Clipsal 500 I V8 Utes Entry/Preview

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Miedecke heads capacity Clipsal Ute field Dunlop Series refugee George Miedecke heads a capacity V8 Utes Racing Series entry list for this weekend’s season opener at Adelaide.

The championship, set for its 14th year, has attracted a highly competitive 32 car field with reigning champion Ryal Harris back to defend the crown he claimed in the series finale at Sydney in December.

Harris will face stiff competition for the championship crown with Miedecke’s V8 Utes return after two years in the Dunlop Series among a whole host of possible title contenders.

David Sieders, Nathan Pretty, Kris Walton and Rhys McNally all picked up race wins in 2013 and will be considered contenders for the 2014 title.

With a capacity grid expected for the opening battle on the streets of Adelaide, Harris is eager to kick off his campaign on the

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front foot.

“The past two championship years we haven’t had the best run at Clipsal but I’m hoping it will all change this year,” said Harris.

“I’d love to start off the year on podium but it hasn’t deterred me from winning the championship in the past but then again, noone ever likes to lose,” said Harris.

Hoping to join the action at the sharp end are Erebus Motorsport. The team will prepare two Utes from its Melbourne base for academy drivers Adam Marjoram and Jesse Dixon with the pair keen to continue their development in the series.

Additionally the Clipsal home crowd will have plenty of drivers to get behind with South Australians Craig Dontas, Noel Edge, Graham Stewart and Adrian Cottrell hoping to shine on home turf.

Former Aussie Racing Cars champion Cottrell will be making his Ute debut at the event.

2014 V8 Ute Racing Series Clipsal Schedule Thursday, 27th February Practice 1 9:00am Thursday, 27th February Practice 2 12:10pm Thursday, 27th February Qualifying 5:20pm Friday, 28th February Race 1 2:25pm Saturday, 1st March Race 2 9:25am Sunday, 2nd March Race 3 10:50am

Entry List No.

Sponsor

Driver

Car

No.

Sponsor

Driver

Car

1

All Purpose Pest Racing

Ryal Harris

Ford FG

49

Hayman Reese Racing

Jesse Dixon

Holden VE

Macmahon Mining

Gerard McLeod

Holden VE

2

Australian Conveyor Racing

Noel Edge

Ford FG

50

3

Williams Race Tech

Graham Stewart

Holden VE

55

George Elliot Racing

George Elliot

Holden VE

4

Forgiven Racing

Peter Burnitt

Ford FG

56

CQ Group Australia

Nathan Pretty

Holden VE

Just Car Insurance

Elliot Barbour

Holden VE

5

Auto One Racing

Adam Marjoram

Holden VE

57

6

Multispares

Ryan Hansford

Holden VE

67

JMG Racing

Jeremy Gray

Ford FG

8

Mine Site Fencing Australia

David Sieders

Ford FG

68

Kris Walton

Ford FG

9

Jesus Racing Team

Andrew Fisher

Ford FG

Rentco Transport Equipment Rentals

10

Interior Logistics

Gary MacDonald

Ford FG

72

Western General Body Works

Danny Buzadzic

Ford FG

11

Fuchs / Hustler Mowers

Jack Elsegood

Ford FG

88

iSeek Racing/Wake Up

George Miedecke

Holden VE

13

Bacardi OakHeart

Wayne Wakefield

Ford FG

99

Valvoline SYN POWER

Ben Dunn

Ford FG

17

Wallerawang Engineering

Philip Woodbury

Ford FG

21

General Carrying Racing

Matthew Nolan

Ford FG

22

Thirsty Camel Bottleshops

Craig Dontas

Holden VE

25

Go Karting Gold Coast

Cam Wilson

Ford FG

26

STRATCO Racing

Rhys McNally

Holden VE

27

Bob Jane T-Marts/Altenzo Tyres

Kim Jane

Holden VE

41

Battery World

John Wood

Holden VE

42

Active Asphalt/Star Electrical

Adrian Cottrell

Holden VE

43

Action Line Marking

Layton Barker

Holden VE

44

Williams Race Tech

Jordan Skinner

Holden VE

Grant Johnson

Holden VE

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Races 1/2/3 - Clipsal 500 I Schedule of Events

Schedule of Events Thursday 27 February

Start 9am 9.35am 10.10am 10.40am 11.15am 11.45am 12.10pm 12.45pm 1.20pm 2.20pm 2.55pm 3.30pm 4.05pm 4.50pm 5.20pm

Category V8 Ute Racing Series Formula 3 Aussie Racing Cars Touring Car Masters Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Elfin Demonstrations V8 Ute Racing Series Aussie Racing Cars Dunlop Series Touring Car Masters Formula 3 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Dunlop Series Aussie Racing Cars V8 Ute Racing Series

Duration 20 Minutes 20 Minutes 15 Minutes 20 Minutes 20 Minutes 15 Minutes 15 Minutes 20 Minutes 45 Minutes 20 Minutes 20 Minutes 20 Minutes

Session Practice 1 Practice 1 Practice 1 Practice 1 Practice 1

Practice 2 Qualifying Practice 1 Practice 2 Practice 2 Practice 2

30 Minutes Practice 2 8 laps Race 1 20 Minutes Qualifying

Friday 28 February Start 9.35am 10.15am 11am 11.25am 11.55am 1.05pm 1.40pm 2.25pm 3pm 3.25pm 3.50pm 5pm 5.30pm 6.15pm 7.10pm

Category Formula 3 V8 Supercars Dunlop Series Dunlop Series V8 Supercars Porsche Carrera Cup Australia V8 Supercars V8 Ute Racing Series V8 Supercars V8 Supercars Formula 3 Aussie Racing Cars Touring Car Masters Dunlop Series Porsche Carrera Cup Australia

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Duration 25 Minutes 30 Minutes 15 Minutes 15 Minutes 30 Minutes 20 Minutes

Session Qualifying Practice 1 Qualifying Group 1 Qualifying Group 2 Practice 2 Qualifying

30 Minutes 9 Laps 15 Minutes 15 Minutes 10 Laps 8 Laps 10 Laps 27 Laps 15 Laps

Practice 3 Race 1 Qualifying Race 1 Qualifying Race 2 Race 1 Race 2 Race 1 Race 1 Race 1

Saturday 1 March Start 9am 9.25am 10am 10.50am 11.25am 11.50am 12.20pm 12.50pm 1.35pm 4.20pm 5.45pm 6.50pm

Category Touring Car Masters V8 Ute Racing Series Formula 3 Touring Car Masters Dunlop Series Dunlop Series Aussie Racing Cars V8 Supercars Porsche Carrera Cup Australia V8 Supercars Dunlop Series V8 Supercars

Duration 20 Minutes 9 Laps 15 Laps 10 Laps 15 Minutes 15 Minutes 8 Laps 30 Minutes 15 Laps

Session Qualifying Race 2 Race 2 Race 2 Qualifying Group 1 Qualifying Group 2 Race 3 Practice 4 Race 2

39 Laps 27 Laps 39 Laps

Race 1 Race 2 Race 2

Sunday 2 March Start 9.05am 9.40am 10.10am 10.50am 12pm 12.35pm 1.55pm 3.55pm

Category Formula 3 Aussie Racing Cars Touring Car Masters V8 Ute Racing Series V8 Supercars V8 Supercars Porsche Carrera Cup Australia V8 Supercars

Duration 10 Laps 8 Laps 14 Laps 9 Laps 20 Minutes 30 Minutes 10 Laps

Session Race 3 Race 4 Race 3 Race 3 Qualifying Race 3 Top Ten Shootout Race 3

78 Laps

Race 3

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