Wakefield 300
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Wakefield 300
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Welcome to Wakefield Park for the fifth running of the Wakefield 300. The Wakefield 300 has taken a few different formats over the past years but for the last three years the popularity has risen around the 300km 137 lap race.
The Race is open for any sedan type race car and this year will a number of different makes and models of cars compete in the event. Over 60 drives will line up to see who will be the master of speed and consistency around Wakefield Park.
The Event also has a strong support line up feature the Hopwood 100 for HQ Holdens and the Steve Aaron Memorial for Superkarts. These two events are a highlight of the calendar and we look forward to some exciting racing in both categories.
Wakefield Park Flagship event is the Wakefield 300 but there is much more on offer at Wakefiedl Park. If you have enjoyed today’s racing then check out the wakefield website and you find information on events such as the mraseries, our 6 hour regularity and our ever popular Speed off the streets days.
I hope you have a great day at Wakefield Park
From the Wakefield Park Team
Wakefield 300 Honour Roll 2010 David Raddatz / Shane Otten
Mazda MX5
2 Hors 52 min
2009 Nathan Jess / Jeff Davey
Future Racer
2 hours 48 min
2008 Nathan Jess / Chris Clearihan
Future Racer
2 hours 53 min
2007 Scott Loadsman / Ryan McLeod
Holden Commodore
2 hours 55 min
2006 J.Vergotis / G.Vergotis
Ford Falcon
3 hours 25 min
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WARNING: MOTOR RACING IS DANGEROUS Motor Racing is DANGEROUS, and spectators attending this track do so entirely at their own risk. It is a condition of admission that all persons having a connection with the promotion, and/or organisation, and/or conduct of the meeting, including the owners of the land and the riders and owners of vehicles and passengers in the vehicles, are absolved from all liability arising out of the accidents causing damage or personal injury to spectators or ticket holders, except where due care and skill has not been exercised.
ALCOHOL IS NOT PERMITTED IN THE PADDOCK AREA BY ORDER OF AUSTRALIAN AUTO-SPORT ALLIANCE. ANIMALS ARE NOT PERMITTED AT THE CIRCUIT AS PER THE NCR’S.
Organising Committee:
Michale Ronke, Matthew Ronke, Kayla Edwards
CLERK OF COURSE:
Daryl McHugh / David Firminger
AASA STEWARD:
Matthew Ronke
RACE SECRETARY:
Kayla Edwards
CHIEF SCRUTINEER:
Lance Smith
CHIEF TIMEKEEPER:
Lisa Drayton, Eldee Timing
RECOVERY:
Chris Lenihan and Southern Cross Motorsport Fire and Rescue
COMMENTATORS: Starter:
Lachlan Mansell ) Geoff Chisholm
FLAG MARSHALS:
Steve Navartana and Team
TRACK Preparation:
Sam Gill
Media:
Brian Nightingale
MEDICAL SERVICES:
Ambulance Service Australia
Chaplin
Richard Cormick
OFFICE:
Robyn Ryan, Gail Lewis
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Saturday 9th July 2011
Q1 Q2 P1 Q3 Q4 R1 R2 P2 R3 R4 R5 R6
8:30 8:55 9:15 9:30 10:00 10:15 10:30 10:50 11:10 11:40 12:00 12:20 12:40
Q5 R7 R8
1:15 1:40 1:55
Q7a
2:10
Q7b R9
2:40 3:10
R10 Q10
3:15 4:20 4:35
Drivers Breifing support categories HQ Holdens Qualifying Future Racers Qualifying Wakefield 300 Practice Racing & Sports Qualifying Super TT / Production Cars / MX5 Qualifying HQ Race 1 Race 1 Future Racers Race 1 Wakefield 300 Practice HQ Race 2 Race 2 Racing & Sports Race 1 Super TT / Production Cars / MX5 Race 1 Future Racers Race 2 Lunch Hopwood 100 Top 10 Shoot out Qualifying Future Racers Race 3 Super TT / Production Cars / MX5 Race 2 Wakefield 300 Bottom 50% Qualifying Qualifying Wakefield 300 Top 50% Qualifying Hopwood 100 Wakefield 300 Drivers and Team Managers breifing Racing & Sports Wakefield 300 Top 10 Shoot out
Sunday 10th July 2011 8:30 Superkarts Drivers Breifing Q11 8:55 Superkarts R11 9:15 Super TT / Production Cars / MX5 R12 9:30 Future Racers R13 9:45 Racing & Sports R14 10:00 Superkarts W1 10:20 Wakefield 300 R15 10:50 Super TT / Production Cars / MX5 R16 11:10 Superkarts R17 11:30 Future Racers R18 11:50 Racing & Sports R19 12:10 Superkarts R20 12:25 Super TT / Production Cars / MX5 R21 12:40 Lunch R23 1:00 Superkarts
R24
1:00 1:15 1:20
Qualifying Race 3
10 min 10 min 25 min 10 min 10 min 10 laps 10 Laps 25 min 10 laps 10 laps 10 Laps 8 laps 1 Lap 6 Laps 6 Laps 25 Minutes 25 Minutes 46 Laps
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Race 2 Qualifying
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Qualifying Race 3 Race 4 Race 3 Race 1 Warmup 1 Race 4 Race 2 Race 5 Race 4 Race 3 Race 5
10 min 8 Laps 8 Laps 10 laps 10 Laps 20 min 8 Laps 8 Laps 8 Laps 10 Laps 8 Laps 6 Laps
Race 4
10 laps
Wakefield 300 Cars to Dummy Grid National Anthem Wakefield 300 Race 1 Trophy Presentation - Podium
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Driver 1
Driver 2
00 Tampered Motorsport/RRS Tyres
Adam Ronke
1
Mx5 Mania
2
make
colour
Warren Sheehan
Nissan Skyline
White/Red
2500
David Raddatz
Shane Otten
Mazda MX5
Gold
1840
Braddon Automart
Chris Clearihan
Kosi Kalaitzids
Future Racer
Red/White
1000
4
City Group
Jade Barnes
Rod Barnes
Future Racer
Black
1000
5
RRS Richard Renato Service
Richard Renato
Philip Portea
Volvo S40
Red
1998
Deputy.com Canberra Hydraulics/Discount 11 carports
Jake Shelley
Steve Shelley
Mazda MX5
White
1800
Nathan Jess
Matthew Thomson
Future Racer
Blue/White
1000
16 Bezcorp Security
Paul Nelson
Craig Bradshaw
Toyota Yaris
White
1497
19 TDMS
Terry Denovan
Mark Morsillo
Holden VH Commodore
Yellow/Green
5700
22 Tampered Motorsport/RRS Tyres Autobarn / Oz Packaging / 27 Goodyear Autocare Phillip
Shane Baker
Glen Baker
Proton Satria Gti
White
1800
Shane Tanner
Ben Johnson
Proton Satria GT
Green
1800
30 MRP Smash Repairs
Brett Stevenson
Philip Bunter
Commodore VL
Black
5000
37
Henry Draper
Linda Devlin
Mini Cooper
Red
1598
44 Slotshop.net
Parry Anastakis
Ashley Tolliet
Peugot 205GTI
Red
1905
46 Louis Renato
louis Renato
Allan Tillett
Volvo
Blue/Silver
2300
51 AMAC Motorsport
Andrew McPherson
Matthew Bolton
Lotus Exige
Black
1800
55 Goodyear auto Care Phillip
Daniel Flanagan
Bryan Fitzpatrick
Holden VY Ute
Silver
5700
69 Prime Finance
Merrick Malouf
Shane Hunt
Falcon Ute
Silver
5700
75 Hydra Wash
Michael Hall
Steven Head
Mazda MX5
White
1800
77 Byron Group
Alan Moses
Richard Fricker
Gareth Stokes
Holden Torana
Red
6000
82 Smartphone store
Clark Stott
John Willimington
Anthony Soole
Mazda 3 MPS
Black
2300
83 www.slotshop.com.au
Roland Rohl
Ross Wood
Mazda Rx7
black
1308
91 Colder Refrigeration
Rob Hay
Nick Canican
Mazda Mx5
Black
180
95
Steve Anslow
Ric Shaw
Mazda RX-7
Red
6000
111 Green Waste Australia
P Bourke
Chris Crowe
Mazda Rx7
Red
1313
133 PeakRPM.com
David Atkin
Tom Browell
BMW M3R
Blue
3152
733 BPR
Craig Burgess
Adam Burgess
Nissan GTR
Green/Silver
2600
7
Driver 3
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A Brief History of Wakefield Park The Wakefield Park circuit was built by Paul Samuels and John Carter and was opened officially by John Fahey, the then NSW Premier and member for the Goulburn district in November 1994. It was built with club motor sport firmly in mind and with the control tower and paddock facilities and carports it made some of our existing circuits look a bit out dated. Track days and supersprints were the usual events with race days for cars, motor bikes and go karts also becoming popular at the circuit. At 2.2 kilometres, with an reasonable length straight leading to a section of uphill bends with the loop at the top of the hill and then a downhill run into what became known as the fish hook section and a negatively banked last turn onto the main straight the circuit offered quite a challenge to achieve a quick lap. In 2000 the circuit changed hands for the first time with Rob Hodgkinson and Paul Phillips taking over. Soon after the change over the circuit was re-profiled with changes to the fish hook area and the final turn onto the main straight. Both of these changes improved the flow of the circuit, the fish hook area in particular allowing for a faster run onto the back straight. Under the new ownership the Wakefield Park licensing and permit system was introduced. This gave clubs a cheaper alternative to CAMS for the running of events and members could also purchase a Wakefield licence with which they could compete in events that they may not normally be able to on a level 2 licence. Now the circuit uses the AASA insurance and permit system that which is now being used by a large proportion of motor sport promoters and clubs for events around the country. The Speed off the street days that allowed people to drive their own cars on the circuit under the Wakefield licence system, encouraging speed at the right venue and not on public roads were also introduced and continue today. / From 2001 to 2008 the circuit held a round of the V8 development series, this for many years being the only stand alone round for those cars. The pit lane garages were added at this time, once again improving the circuit’s facilities. In January 2007 the circuit was bought by the Benalla Auto Club, the owners of the Winton circuit in country Victoria. At the end of 2008 a major re-surfacing of the circuit took place and this again has led to better lap times. 2010 has seen the introduction of a lighting system at all flag points that will warn drivers of incidents on the circuit and be operated from race control. With the complex now managed by Mathew Ronke and ongoing improvements happening the circuit is still a great club sport venue. With a great cafe and complete circuit viewing from the spectator areas enjoy today’s racing. The current lap record for the circuit is held by Ben Chrighton driving an F3 open wheeler and stands at 54.563 seconds, a fairly quick time. Wakefield Park, just another great part of the Goulburn area.
Current lap Record Holder Ben Crighton from New Zealand Wakefield 300
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Sponsor:
Byron Group
Driver A:
Alan Mosses (NSW) W300 starts: 1
Best Finish:
10th (2010)
Diver B:
Richard Fricker (NSW) W300 starts: 1
Best Finish:
10th (2010)
Diver C:
Gareth Stokes (NSW)
Best Finish:
N/A
Car: Torana A9X Red 6000cc
77
W300 starts: 0
(Muscle Car Cup)
Sponsor:
Peakrpm.com
Driver A:
David Atkin (NSW)
Best Finish:
7th (2010)
Diver B:
Tom Browell (NSW)
Best Finish:
7th (2010)
W300 starts: 1
133
W300 starts: 1 倀
Car: BMW Blue 3246cc (European Cup) David Atkin and Tom Browell will make their Second attempt at the Wakefield 300. Browell has been successful at Wakefield before in the Daewoo series and has made a appearance in the celebrity challenge mini’s at the Grand Prix. Atikin is in his first season of racing but is a long time campaigner in the BMW Car Club.
Wakefield 300
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Sponsor:
RRS Richard Renato Service
Driver A:
Phil Portea (Vic) W300 starts: 0
Best Finish:
Diver B:
Richard Renato (Vic) W300 starts: 1
Best Finish:
DNF
5
Car: Volvo S40 Red (European Cup) Portea makes his First appearance at the Wakefield 300 with Richard Renato who scored a DNF with Warren Sheehan in a MX5 in 2010. The S40 will be a competitive car.
Sponsor:
Braddon Automart
Driver A:
Chris Clearihan (ACT) W300 starts: 4
Best Finish:
1st (2009)
Diver B:
Kosi Kalaitzidis (VIC) W300 starts: 0
Best Finish:
N/A
Car:
Future Racer
2
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Red/White 1000cc (Future Cup)
Chris Clearihan is a former Wakefield 300 champion and Australian Sports Car Champion. Clearihan has been on the podium 3 of his 4 starts. In 2011 he teams up with former Production Car Champion Kosi Kalaizidis the two will no doubt be a formidable combination in the race.
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Sponsor:
Tampered Motorsport
Driver A:
Adam Ronke (Vic) W300 starts: 2
Best Finish:
19th (2010)
Diver B:
Warren Sheehan (Vic) W300 starts: 2
Best Finish:
DNF (2009/2010)
Car: Nissan Skyline Black
2498cc
00
(Japanese Cup)
Adam Ronke will make his Third attempt at the 300. No Stranger to Wakefield Park he will bring out his Skyline R33 for the race. Ronke who currently sits second in the Victorian Super TT will team up Sheehan who made their debut together in the 2009 race.
Sponsor:
City Group
Driver A:
Rod Barnes (ACT)
Best Finish:
7th (2008 & 2009)
Diver B:
Jade Barnes (ACT)
Best Finish:
7th (2008 & 2009)
W300 starts: 3
4
W300 starts: 3 )
Car: Future Racer Back 1000cc The Father and son team of Rod & Jade Barnes crossed the line first in 2008 but a penalty relegated them to 7th. In 2009 they experience some mechanical problem whilst the were in third and only 15 second from the lead. 2011 will be the fourth attempt and the Barnes will be hoping a little luck goes their way, if it does they could very well be standing on-top of the podium at races end.
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Sponsor:
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Driver A:
Roland Rohle (NSW)
Best Finish:
10th (2009)
Diver B:
Ross Wood (Vic)
Best Finish:
4th (2010)
Car:
Mazda RX7
Black
W300 starts: 3
83
W300 starts: 2
1308cc (Japanese Cup)
Wood lead a large portion of the race in 2010 with co-driver Hayden Pullen. This time he teams up with Rohle who teamed together in 2009 for a top 10 finish. The pair will once again be looking to make the top 10.
Sponsor:
TDMS
Driver A:
Terry Denovan (NSW) W300 starts: 0
Best Finish:
N/A
Diver B:
Mark Morsillo (NSW) W300 starts: 0
Best Finish:
N/A
Car:
19
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Holden Commodore Yellow 5700cc (Muscle Cup)
Terry Denovan and Mark Morsillo make their first attempt at the Wakefield 300. The pair are being touted as the sleepers in the pack and will no doubt have good car speed. Reliability will be their biggest test. The pair have both been stalwarts of the MRA series and are hoping to take their form from MRA to the 300.
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Sponsor:
Deputy.com
Driver A:
Jake Shelley (NSW)
Best Finish:
N/A
Diver B:
Steve Shelley (NSW) W300 starts: 0
Best Finish:
N/A
W300 starts: 0
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Car: Mazda MX5 White 1800cc (Japanese Cup) Father and son team Jake and Steve Shelley will team up together for their first attempt at the Wakefield 300. Steve Shelley usually pilots a Radical SR3 around Wakefield but will taken on the Mazda MX5 which is in identical mechanically to the 2010 first and second placed cars making 2011 a three strong line up for MX5 Mania.
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Driver A:
Clark Stott (NSW)
Best Finish:
6th (2010)
Diver B:
John Willmington (NSW)W300 starts: 2
Best Finish:
6th (2010)
W300 starts: 2
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Diver C:
Anthony Soole (NSW) W300 starts: 2
Best Finish:
6th (2010)
Car:
Mazda 3 MPS Black 2300cc (Hot Hatches)
2010 The Mazda was an outstanding runner in the wet .running as high as fourth position. In 2011 If the weather falls their way they will be a hot contender for a podium. The extra stop for the third driver will hamper their outright desires.
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Sponsor:
Canberra Hydraulics
Driver A:
Nathan Jess (ACT)
Best Finish:
W300 starts: 3
1st x 2 (2008,2009)
Diver B:
Matthew Thompson (Vic)W300 starts: 2
Best Finish:
DNF (2009/2010)
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Car: Future Racer White 1000cc The only man to have won the Wakefield 300 twice Nathan Jess once again goes into 2011 as a favourite. He and Thompson joined together in 2010 and were hampered by the wet weather conditions positing a DNF after a last lap incident. 2011 will be one of the hottest contested 300 and Jess/Thompson will be a contender
Sponsor:
MX5 Mania
Driver A:
David Raddatz (NSW) W300 starts: 3
Best Finish:
1st (2010)
Diver B:
Shane Otten (NSW)
1
W300 starts: 2 瀀
Best Finish: Car:
1st (2010)
Mazda MX5 Gold 1800cc (Japanese Cup)
David Raddatz and Shane Otten will make the third attempt together and will be an outright conteneder. The pair finished second together in 2009 and went one better in 2010 taking victory. Raddatz who lead the race in 2008 before a wheel came off also won the National MX5 title at the Nationals at Wakefield in 2010.
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Sponsor:
slotshop.net
Driver A:
Parry Anastakis (NSW) W300 starts: 3
Best Finish:
11th (2009)
Diver B:
Ashley Tollitt (NSW) W300 starts: 2
Best Finish:
11th (2009)
Car: Peugeot GTI
Red
44
1905cc (European Cup)
Parry Anastakis and Ashley Tollitt will make their third appearance together. After just missing out on a top 10 finish in 2009. Anastakis and Tollitt make up the second entry for the slotshop team and will have a battle of their own between team cars. The little Peugeot will like the Colder weather after suffering from overheating problems in 2010.
Sponsor:
Colder Refrigeration
Driver A:
Rob Hay (NSW)
Best Finish:
2nd (2010)
Diver B:
Nick Cancian (NSW)
Best Finish:
DNF (2009)
Car:
Mazda MX5
Back
W300 starts: 1
91
W300 starts: 0 )
1800cc (Japanese Cup)
Rob Hay the 2010 Champion in the normal aspirated class of the National MX5 Championship teams up with Debutant Nick Cancian. Hay in the sister car to last years winner ran second and will be a strong contender in 2011. Reliability will be the key to this combinations success.
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Sponsor:
Prime Financial
Driver A:
Merrick Malouf (NSW) W300 starts: 3
Best Finish:
2nd (2008)
Diver B:
Shane Hunt (QLD) W300 starts: 0
Best Finish:
N/A
Car:
Ford Falcon Ute Black
69
5645cc (Muscle Car Cup)
Malouf will make his third appearance this time with Shan Hunt behind the wheel while regular co-driver Jack Elsgood is on V8 Ute racing duties. Malouf finished 2nd in 2008 and with a blown tyre with a few laps to go put them out of contention for the Win.
Sponsor:
Autobarn / Oz Packaging / Goodyear Autocare Phillip
Driver A:
Ben Johnson (ACT)
Best Finish:
N/A
Diver B:
Shane Tanner (NSW) W300 starts: 3
Best Finish:
8th x 2 (2008,2009)
Car:
W300 starts: 0
27
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Proton Satria
Green
1800cc (Hot Hatches)
The Proton Satria of Shane Tanner will make their third Wakefield 300 start. Tanner has finished 8th twice and will be looking to push up into a Top 5 position in 2011.
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Sponsor:
www.magnetite.com.au
Driver A:
Stephen Ansllow (NSW) W300 starts: 2
Best Finish:
3rd (2010)
Diver B:
Ric Shaw (NSW) W300 starts: 3
Best Finish:
3rd (2010)
Car: Mazda RX7
Red
95
6000cc
Steve Anslow was the 2008 & 2010 Pole sitter and partnered with long distance specialist Ric Shaw finished fourth and third in their las two attempts. Anslow has removed the rotary and added an LS1 for reliability and will be one of the hot favourites in his Lightning McQueen liveried RX7.
Sponsor:
Tampered Motosport / RSS Tyres
Driver A:
Shane Baker (NSW)
Best Finish:
23rd (2010)
Diver B:
Glen Baker (NSW)
W300 starts: 2
22
W300 starts: 0 )
Best Finish:
N/A
Car: Proton Satria White 1800cc (Hot Hatches) Shane Baker took out a class win in 2010. In 2011 he teams up with his brother who will make his first start. The Car was raced by Chris Reeves in 2008 which had an overheating problem. With the cool July air this shouldn’t be a problem and the Bakers will be looking for another class victory.
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Sponsor:
Bezcorp Security
Driver A:
Paul Nelson (NSW)
Best Finish:
18th (2010)
Diver B:
Craig Bradshaw (NSW) W300 starts: 1
Best Finish:
18th (2010)
Car: Toyota Yaris
White
W300 starts: 1
16
1497cc (Hot Hatch)
Paul Nelson and Craig Bradshaw will pilot the Yaris for their second attempt at the Wakefield 300. The car has already competed the 12 hour at Bathurst a Six hour at Eastern Creek and Winton and a 1 hour at Wakefield. The 300km will be a walk in the park for the Yaris and Nelson and Bradshaw will be in the mix for a class win after winning their class in every event they have entered.
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Sponsor:
Goodyear Autocare Phillip
Driver A:
Daniel Flanigan (NSW) W300 starts: 3
Best Finish:
8th (2008 / 2009)
Diver B:
Bryan Fitzpatrick (NSW) W300 starts: 3
Best Finish:
8th (2007)
Car: Holden VY Ute
Silver
55
5700cc
One of the most experienced combination in the 300 with 6 starts between them Fitzpatrick and Flanagan team up for the first time in 2011. The pair will share duties in Flannigan's VY ute which will makes its 300 debut. The pair have a number of top 10’s between them and will be aiming for another in 2011.
Sponsor:
Bright Print Group
Driver A:
Adam Burgess (NSW)
Best Finish:
N/A
Diver B:
Craig Burgess (NSW)
W300 starts: 0
733
W300 starts: 0 )
Best Finish:
N/A
Car: Nissan GTR R32 Silver/Green 2600cc (Japanese Cup) The Father and son team of Craig and Adam Burgess will make there first start in the Wakefield 300. The car is a regular contender in Super lap and they will have their first attempt at an endurance race.
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Sponsor:
Green Waste Australia
Driver A:
Chris Crowe (NSW)
Best Finish:
N/A
Diver B:
P Bourke (NSW) W300 starts: 0
Best Finish:
N/A
Car: Mazda RX7
Red
W300 starts: 0
111
1313cc (Japanese Cup)
Crowe and Bourke make their firs appearance in the Wakefield 300. The pair will team up in a Mazda RX 7. The pair will be looking for a strong showing and will hopefully beat home teammates Mosses/Fricker and Burgess/Burgess and earn bragging rights.
Sponsor:
Hydrawash
Driver A:
Michael Hall (NSW)
Best Finish:
2009 (DNF)
Diver B:
Steven Head (NSW) W300 starts: 0 +
Best Finish:
N/A
Car:
Mazda MX5
White
W300 starts: 1
75
1800cc (Japanese Cup)
Michael Hall returns to the 300 after setting the second fastest lap in 2009. In 2011 he teams with debutant Steve Head a regular MX5 driver and no stranger to Wakefield Park. The two will pair up and give some healthy competition to the MX5 Mania cars in the Japanese Cup.
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Sponsor:
www.magnetite.com.au
Driver A:
Stephen Ansllow (NSW) W300 starts: 2
Best Finish:
3rd (2010)
Diver B:
Ric Shaw (NSW) W300 starts: 3
Best Finish:
3rd (2010)
Car: Mazda RX7
Red
95
6000cc
Steve Anslow was the 2008 & 2010 Pole sitter and partnered with long distance specialist Ric Shaw finished fourth and third in their las two attempts. Anslow has removed the rotary and added an LS1 for reliability and will be one of the hot favourites in his Lightning McQueen liveried RX7.
Sponsor:
AMAC Motorsport
Driver A:
Andrew McPherson (NSW) W300 starts: 0
Best Finish:
N/A
Diver B:
Matt Bolton (NSW)
51
W300 starts: 0 +
Best Finish:
N/A
Car: Lotus Exige Black 1800cc (European Cup) Andrew McPherson will be using the 300 as a test run for the gruelling Malaysian 12 hour race in Sepang latter in the year. He will team will long time Lotus driver Matt Bolton and the two will certainly be pace setters. The team will likely have to make two stops under the 2011 rules which will bring them back to the division two cars.
Sponsor:
RSS
Driver A:
Lou Renato (Vic) W300 starts: 1
Best Finish:
23rd (2010)
Diver B:
Allan Tillett (NSW) W300 starts: 0
Best Finish:
N/A
Car:
46
Volvo 740 Blue / Silver 2300cc (European Cup)
Lou Renato returns after a class win with Shane Baker in 2010. This year he will team up with former sports sedan driver Alan Tillett for his first attempt at the 300. The car is the ex– Brock 740 and is no stranger to endurance rcing competing in Bathurst 12 hours. Wakefield 300
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Sponsor:
Bezcorp Security
Driver A:
Paul Nelson (NSW)
Best Finish:
18th (2010)
Diver B:
Craig Bradshaw (NSW) W300 starts: 1
Best Finish:
18th (2010)
Car: Toyota Yaris
White
W300 starts: 1
16
1497cc (Hot Hatch)
Paul Nelson and Craig Bradshaw will pilot the Yaris for their second attempt at the Wakefield 300. The car has already competed the 12 hour at Bathurst a Six hour at Eastern Creek and Winton and a 1 hour at Wakefield. The 300km will be a walk in the park for the Yaris and Nelson and Bradshaw will be in the mix for a class win after winning their class in every event they have entered.
Sponsor:
MRP Smash Repairs
Driver A:
Brett Stevenson (NSW) W300 starts: 0
Best Finish:
N/A
Diver B:
Philip Bunter (NSW) W300 starts: 0 ߐ
Best Finish:
N/A
Car:
30
Walkinshaw VL Black 5000cc (Muscle Cup)
Stevenson and Bunter make their first appearance at teh 300. The pair will drive in the Walkinshaw VL that Stevenson has successfully run at MRA rounds and Victorian Motor Racing Championships. With the car running around the 65 second bracket it will be a race contender. Bunter is a WRX specialist and will have to adapt to the big rear wheel drive V8.
Sponsor: Driver A:
Henry Draper (VIC)
Best Finish:
N/A
Diver B:
Linda Devlin (VIC) W300 starts: 0
Best Finish:
N/A
Car:
Mini JCW Red
W300 starts: 0
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1598cc (Hot Hatch)
Devlin and Draper make their first attempt in the Wakefield 300 in a JCW Mini Cooper. The car is ex Mini Challenge and the drivers are no stranger to mini’s. Draper is an endurance racing specialist winning the Winton 300 in the 80’s. Wakefield 300
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