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HOLDEN TURNS THE MOUNTAIN RED AS HRT WINS BATHURST

Sunday, October 11, 2009

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HOLDEN TURNS THE MOUNTAIN RED AS HRT WINS BATHURST

Holden have ended a three year drought at the famous Bathurst 1000 at Mount Panorama with a sweep of the podium led by Garth Tander & Will Davison. Tander and Davison started from pole but it was far from an all the way win with several challenges through the day. The victory was the second on the mountain for Tander but the first for Davison, the grandson of former multiple Australian Grand Prix winner Lex Davison and the cousin of 2009 Indy lights series runner up James. Earlier it had looked like a dream win for Gary Rogers Motorsport pair David Besnard and Greg Ritter.

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MOTORSPORT JOINS THE BUSHFIRE RECOVERY FIGHT

Friday, February 13, 2009

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Australia's Motorsport community has joined the rest of the nation in supporting the victims of the terrible bushfires that as we go to press continue to race across Victoria. At this time over 180 people are confirmed dead with many others missing or seriously injured. Young Victorian Drifter Luke Jacobs and his parents Alan and Miros Jacobs as well as Luke's close friend BMX rider Nathan Charles all lost their lives at the Jacobs family home in Koornalla.  “This is a horrible tragedy and they will be sorely missed.” said Drift Australia’s Wayne Boatwright.  Several Victorian state rally competitors lost business and homes in the inferno that swept across the ranges at a stunning speed fanned by 46 degree temperatures and gale force winds. V8 Supercars Australia joined other professional sporting groups across the country in announcing a $100000 donation to the national appeal while V8 stars, Jamie Whincup, Craig Lowndes, Garth Tander and Will Davison gave their time in a nationally televised appeal that raised over $20 million. “As a sport we are doing what we can with this donation and the other initiatives announced today" said V8 Supercar Chairman Tony Cochrane. "We urge our fan base throughout Australia to contribute to this extremely worthwhile cause.” V8 Supercars Australia CEO Cameron Levick said that all proceeds from the annual test day at Winton Motor Raceway on March 9 would also be donated to the relief fund. Queensland Raceway, which has a test day on March 11, will donate all it's gate takings to the North Queensland Flood Appeal. Jamie Whincup said he was devastated by the fires in an area so close to where he grew up. “Personally I am in a state of shock - having grown up only 15 minutes from the Whittlesea Relief Centre; I enjoyed much of my recreational time in the King Lake district and have many of my relatives, friends and fans located in the fire affected area.  “I have today personally donated $1,000 to the appeal and call upon my fellow V8 Supercar drivers to match that amount. If we can all do this that will equate to an additional $30,000 on top of the $100,000 V8 Supercars have donated as our sports governing body."

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SKAIFE: AND NOW THE END IS NEAR ?

Thursday, October 23, 2008

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SKAIFE: AND NOW THE END IS NEAR ?

Holden legend Mark Skaife is weighing up his future as speculation grows that the five time Bathurst winner is set to announce his retirement from V8 Supercar racing. Despite denials from current Dick Johnson Racing driver Will Davison that he is to join Garth Tander at the Holden Racing Team in 2009, insiders in the world of V8 Supercars are saying that the deal is done and Holden are waiting on Skaife's decision before any public announcement is made. 2008 has been a tough one for Skaife who currently sits in 12th place in the championship coming into this weekend's round on Queensland's Gold Coast. Skaife has been under considerable pressure from the media and fans for most of the year and after a disappointing Bathurst where he crashed the car at Forest Elbow the dogs have been barking that his illustrious career is over.

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