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HORSPOWER OF THE FOUR LEGGED KIND GETS BEHIND JASON RICHARDS

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

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Horsepower of a different kind will come to force at Sandown on May 25 with the running of a special day of horse racing for popular V8 Supercar driver Jason Richards. The Horsepower Hero day will see sponsorship money from the eight race card go to Richards to assist in his fight against a rare form of cancer. The day's main race will be named in Jason's honour. Many of Australia's top V8 Supercar drivers and team owners will join the day which will also feature a special VIP lunch in the Sandown Committee Room. The day was the brainchild of Sandown General Manager, and Jason's fellow Kiwi ex-pat, Wade Calderwood. "I came up with the idea after reading an article about Jase’s response when interviewed following his courageous 2nd at Albert Park in the V8 event. By donating a horse race meeting I felt sponsors would get additional value for their generosity, above and beyond the knowledge they are supporting a great bloke in a time of need." With the assistance of Brad Jones Racing Media Manager, Lucy Peacock and fellow driver John Bowe, the meeting was put together in a few weeks. "We’ve successfully sold all 8 races, including one we donated to the Bid4Jase website" Mr Calderwood said. Sponsors include: Fujitsu General, Telstra, Wilson Security & Pace, Norton 360, Apex Construction, & Jack Daniels/Kelly Racing. V8 Supercar fans are also invited to take part in the event with a limited number of VIP tickets still available for the lunch and cheque presentation to Jason. The event will include full cocktail style hospitality, including meal, drinks and entertainment in Sandown’s Committee Room. Ticket's are available at $200 for your chance to mingle with your V8 heroes and help out a great driver and a top class bloke in a time of need. Contact kneumann@melbourneracingclub.net.au or call the track on 03 9518 1362.

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TANDER FIRST BUT RICHARDS WINS

Saturday, March 26, 2011

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There was only one winner today. Garth Tander made that very clear. Forget the Albert Park 400 for a moment, forget the Grand Prix. This was Jason Richards’ day, no matter what happens tomorrow or the next day. Tander may have won but Richards was the real winner. In his huge fight with cancer Richards allowed himself some race [...]

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JASON RICHARDS WITHDRAWS DUE TO HEALTH SHOCK

Thursday, November 18, 2010

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Popular New Zealand V8 Supercar driver Jason Richards has withdrawn from the final two rounds of this year's V8 Supercar Championship after he was diagnosed with an abdominal tumour. A statement from Brad Jones Racing said hospital tests performed this week revealed the tumour. “A team of specialists is planning the best course of action and the tumour is expected to be removed early next week,” it said. “As a result Jason will not be competing in the final two rounds of the 2010 V8 Supercar Championship Series." Andrew Jones will take over the driving duties of the Team BOC Commodore at both Sandown and Homebush.

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IT’S LOOKING BRIGHT FOR BRAD JONES RACING

Thursday, December 24, 2009

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Jason Bright will return to Holden with the news that he has signed on to replace Cameron McConville at Brad Jones Racing. Bright a veteran of 145 V8 Supercar starts spent several years behind the wheel of a Commodore including a time as a driver for the Holden Racing Team. Bright said that he is excited about the move to Brad Jones Racing. “BJR has all the ingredients to turn it into a very strong force. Its rate of progress up the field in the last couple of years has been impressive and the changes they’ve made internally, as well as their plans for the future with engines and engineering, were all deciding factors for me." he said.

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