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Races 1/2 - Adelaide I Introduction

The dawn of a new V8 Supercars season always brings with it a new set of questions just begging to be answered.

At the top end of town, it was a relatively quiet off-season, with all eight of last year’s race winners returning with the same team and sponsor packages that they enjoyed in 2011.

Of those to switch teams, the most attention will no doubt be on Lee Holdsworth, who moves to Stone Brothers Racing’s IRWIN-backed Ford after six seasons at Garry Rogers Motorsport. Holdsworth is a previous podium finisher at the Clipsal 500, and heads to Adelaide with three test days at three different circuits (Morgan Park, Sandown and Queensland Raceway) under his belt. How competitively the Holdsworth/SBR combination can come out of the blocks in Adelaide will be something to look out for.

The new relationships forged within the #4 team will be well and truly put to the test on Friday, where the teams face four 30 minute practice sessions, a 20 minute qualifying and, potentially, a top 10 shootout as well. Outside of the Saturday format to be used at Sandown in September, it’ll be the busiest day of the season, and one where organisation and clear communication are paramount.

The fortunes of new Ford Performance Racing recruit David Reynolds and Garry Rogers Motorsport’s French import Alexandre Premat will also be of particular interest. Reynolds has the potential to be at the front from the get go, while Premat will need to keep his own expectations in check as he learns the car and the circuit.

The biggest question of all, of course, asks if anyone can stand up and challenge TeamVodafone across the season. Garth Tander has run toe-to-toe with Jamie Whincup in Adelaide in recent years, but the Toll Holden Racing Team has continually failed to produce the track-to-track consistency needed to contend for the title.

Ford Performance Racing, Kelly Racing, Stone Brothers Racing and Brad Jones Racing also won races in 2011, and while the factory Ford team isn’t openly talking up its chances this year, the addition of Reynolds to the squad could well be the final push that the #5 and #6 teams need in order to start winning on a consistent basis.

While not all of the year’s questions will be answered this weekend, Whincup’s three titles have all come after completely dominating the opening event. A victory for the TeamVodafone driver on Sunday would be an ominous sign to say the least.

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The ContendersRaces 1/2 - Adelaide I Season Preview Feature

John Bowe knows what it takes to run at the front of the V8 Supercars field. The 1995 Australian Touring Car Championship and current Touring Car Masters driver has one of the best ‘racing brains’ in Australia.Who better, then, to analyse the 2012 V8 Supercars Championship contenders?Speedcafe.com news editor Grant Rowley spoke with Bowe about the six drivers who he believes will contend for this year’s championship.

Jamie WhincupJB says: “Jamie can be beaten in 2012, but it will take an amazing effort from the driver and team that does. When you have the sort of success that Jamie has had, it breeds more confidence. It would be a brave man to bet against him this year. Logic tells me that Jamie will be this year’s champion. It will take a special effort from someone to beat this combination.”

Craig LowndesJB says: “Craig has proven he can still win. He is an awesome driver. If the marbles roll his way, he will do it. He’s a fearsome racer, a terrific guy, but it will require an element of luck for Craig to win the championship. Always, in a long championship like this, there’s some degree of luck, and in the last few years, Craig hasn’t had that. I really think Craig can win – he is certainly capable.”

Mark WinterbottomJB says: “He is successful, very talented, and personally, I’d like to see him win it. I like

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The ContendersMark. He is a very ‘normal’ human being and he deserves to win the V8 Supercars Championship. Mark was placed under some pressure by his team-mate Will Davison last year, but I think he handled that very well. And if you want to have a nice summer holiday, you go and win the last race of the year, which Mark achieved. Unfortunately, he went and broke his leg, but from all reports, he has recovered and will be as strong as ever.”

Garth TanderJB says: “Garth Tander is in this list because he is driving for the iconic Holden Racing Team and he gets results sometimes when the machinery doesn’t allow it. It’s as simple as that. He will always graft out a result, and that’s why he is a champion of the sport. Garth’s chances of winning this year’s championship will depend on how much the Holden Racing Team has lifted its game. I was very impressed with the speed they showed at the end

of last year, and I think everyone there is refocused. There was a time when they were an arrogant bunch of people, but I don’t think that’s the case anymore ...”

Will DavisonJB says: “Will has a very fast team-mate (Mark Winterbottom), and he’ll need to match him to have a genuine chance. Will is massively dedicated to being the best racing car driver he can, and I see that as a bonus for the team – like Triple Eight. The one thing that both these teams have going for them is that not every team has this luxury of two great drivers.”

James CourtneyJB says: “I wouldn’t rule James Courtney out of championship contention. He has won a championship before. He knows how to do it and he knows what it takes. One of James’ key strengths is that he won’t wilt under pressure. He had his troubles at the start of last year, but it was always going to be a big call to go to

‘Garth Tander’s Team.’ He went from a car that had very different characteristics. He’s had a year, he understands it all, and above all else, he is gifted.”

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Under PressureWhile John Bowe has seen the heights of success, he has also seen the lows, and he knows what pressure can do to race drivers. This year’s V8 Supercars Championship will see a number of drivers that simply need to perform.According to Bowe, the six drivers listed below are all capable of winning races – maybe even the championship – but for a number of different reasons, they will be under the microscope from the start of the season...

Shane van GisbergenJB says: “For Shane, I don’t know if he can win the title yet. He’s obviously very impressive. Shane is a fantastic driver, but he has a new fast team-mate (Lee Holdsworth) and, you can’t forget Tim Slade who is still on the rise. Shane has been fast, but it is very different when you have your team-mates breathing down your neck. He will be tested this year.”

Lee HoldsworthJB says: “I’ve always been a fan of Lee. I think if Lee can gets on top of how the car operates and how the team operates quickly, he will put van Gisbergen under intense pressure. Lee is one of the most uncomplicated blokes in pit lane. He is a really good hard racer with lots of talent. He is one of my favourites. If I was going to have a V8 Supercars team and hire someone, he would be first on my list. I’m expecting really good things from him, but having said that, he has changed teams, which is like getting a new wife. It takes some time to get to know what they like!”

Todd KellyJB says: “Todd’s results in the past few years do not reflect what we know he can do. He is only young still, but I think he will have his work cut out for him – running his own team, being a factory team and all the things that come with that. He has a good bunch of people around him, but it’s a big business now. Kelly Racing has a manufacturer involved, and it is going to

become harder for him to distance himself from that enough. I’d expect we’ll see similar results from Todd this year – a few standouts but not always near the front.”

Steven JohnsonJB says: “Steve grew up around me. He is like a little brother to me and his natural gift to drive a race car is equal to anybody out there. The issue that will present itself this year for Steve and DJR is the expanded team. Running four cars is difficult, and I feel that his results will be a reflection on how well they run their team. Four cars can be done, but it is difficult. DJR is a family team and Steve is very close to it all – he is close to his mum and dad. I think it’s great that these kind of relationships still exist in the sport, but that itself won’t get them results.”

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Michael CarusoJB says: “From the outside, I was a little disappointed with Michael’s performances last year. I understand that they were running a development chassis, which played its part in his results. All Michael needs to do this year is worry about himself and his own performance. Yes, he’s now the most experienced driver in the team, and yes that comes with some pressure, but at the end of the day, it means nothing. All he has do is go fast. If he goes fast, everyone is happy. If he doesn’t go fast, no one is happy. It’s that simple.”

Alexandre PrematJB says: “Garry Rogers is a ‘free wheeler’. He does things which are unconventional, and god bless him for doing so. Alex won’t make a massive impact, but if he does, he is more talented than what we already know. The big advantage for Alex will be that when Car of the Future comes in, he’ll

be right in the box seat. The new car will resemble what he has driven in the past.”

Russell IngallJB says: “I think Russell will surprise people this year. He won’t win the championship, but most people have written him off. Russell is a terrific racer – he’s never been a good qualifier, so that does handicap him, but he is now in a team that is strategically very good. The Walkinshaw guys will be able to pull things out that will make him a surprise. My bet is that he won’t want to retire at the end of this year, because he’ll have half a reasonable year.”

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11Races 1/2 - Adelaide I Circuit Info

Circuit Details:Location: Adelaide Parklands, SALength: 3.22-kilometresDirection: ClockwiseAverage speed: 146km/hrMaximum speed: 251km/hrFastest Point: Peter Brock StraightSlowest Point: Turn 9, end of Brabham Straight

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 rivers 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.

V8 Supercar Qualifying Record:Garth Tander, Holden Commodore VE 1m20.9560s, 2010V8 Supercar Race Lap Record:James Courtney, Ford Falcon FG, 1m21.9502s, 2010

Event FormatFriday: Practice will comprise of four 30 minutes practice sessions. These are followed by a 20-minute qualifying session and a Top Ten Shootout to decide the grid for Saturday’s first race.Saturday: A 20-minute warm-up in the morning prior to the first 250km race of the weekend in the afternoon.Sunday: A single 20-minute qualifying session determines the grid for the afternoon’s second 250km race of the weekend.

Tyre FormatA total of 24 hard compound tyres will be supplied to each entry this weekend. Teams may also bring four pre-marked tyres per entry to use in Friday practice and Saturday’s morning warm-up sessions.

ADELAIDE PARKLAnDS STREET CIRCuIT

12 Races 1/2 - Adelaide I Tech Preview

Fuel StrategyAdelaide is a really tight event on fuel, as making it home on just two stops requires Safety Car interventions.

Something we saw on multiple occasions last year was the Safety Car appearing around the edge of the fuel window, and for whatever reason being held out long enough to give those who stopped early a ‘get out of jail free card’.

So if the Safety Car appears five laps out of your fuel window, predicting how long it’ll be out for is critical. We had a particularly long Safety Car here on Saturday last year, as well as similar instances in Abu Dhabi at Homebush. You have to take those sorts of precedents into account when you’re making your strategy.

The fuel trim function (which allows for four different fuel mixture modes to be selected from and adjust midrace) will return again this year. It took a little while for everyone to get their heads around it last year.

TyresAdelaide has traditionally been one of the easiest tracks on tyres. Last year we saw Jamie Whincup enjoy positive degradation on Saturday - he just kept getting faster as the stints went on.

It’ll be interesting to see what it’s like this year, because the hard tyre has gone through a materials change and a mould change since last year’s Adelaide event. Generally that led to higher degradation than we’d seen in the past, even at Bathurst.

We’ll have 24 new tyres to use from Friday qualifying onwards, and three sets per race is certainly what we need as a minimum. Last year they gave us two green sets to practice on, which we don’t get this year, so the times in those opening sessions will have less relevance than ever this time around!

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CongestionCongestion is a big issue in Adelaide, both in qualifying and in the pitlane. The 20 minute qualifying sessions are obviously crucial, and we saw a fair bit of craziness last year. Later in the season the drivers seemed to get a lot better at keeping up a reasonable pace on their first out lap, so at least the lead guys didn’t run into the tail of the field on their first hot laps. Hopefully that’ll carry into the new season.

We can all have up to three green tyre runs in the 20 minute qualifying sessions, but there’s not time to do many laps on each set, so traffic will play a big part, no doubt.

The pitlane in Adelaide is fairly short, which works well in qualifying in terms of minimising time in the pits, but then hurts in the race. Pitlane congestion is a big issue, especially considering the small fuel windows. It always makes for some interesting exits.

Car strengthAdelaide and Bathurst have traditionally been the hardest two tracks in the series in terms of loadings on the car. With the way they changed the kerbs last year, you can now add Homebush into that mix as well.

Last year in Adelaide we saw a lot of bent dampers, simply due to the high damper speeds seen across the kerbs.

It’ll be interesting to see how they treat the exit of Turn 7 this year, in terms of going over the kerbing to get as good a run down the straight as you can. All through the top end of the circuit you’re straddling the exit kerbs and coming off the back of the kerbs with the wheels spinning, which can damage the driveshafts.

Most teams have the rear end of their cars strong enough to deal with it, but Homebush did see some damage from the Watts linkages actually smacking the ground. The street circuit are really tough on the cars.

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Races 1/2 - Adelaide I Did you know

Jamie Whincup will begin his campaign for a fourth V8 Supercars Championship title on a circuit where his record is unbelievably good.Whincup is the only four-time Clipsal 500 winner. He has taken six individual race wins in Adelaide from just 16 starts, and has not qualified off the front row since 2006.Since his first appearance with Triple Eight Race Engineering in 2006, Whincup has finished in the top five in every single race in Adelaide bar one (Race 2 in 2010, where he was given a late black flag for lose bodywork and finished 18th).

Triple Eight Race Engineering and Walkinshaw Racing have dominated the Clipsal 500 in the recent past.The two organisations have won every single race at the Clipsal 500 since 2006.Triple Eight have seven wins to Walkinshaw Racing’s five – which were achieved by both the Holden Racing Team and the HSV Dealer Team.The last team to win at the Clipsal 500 other than these two remains Stone Brothers Racing in 2005.

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The first pole position for Ford in the 2012 V8 Supercars Championship will be a special milestone in the company’s history in the top-line of racing in this country.Ford has 199 pole positions in the history of the Australian Touring Car Championship/V8 Supercars Championship and thus the next pole – which could happen at the Clipsal 500 - will take them to 200.Holden currently leads the way with 219 poles, while Nissan is third on 23.

Two drivers will debut brand new racecars at the Clipsal 500, which are expected to be the last current generation cars built before the introduction of Car of the Future specifications in 2013.Lucky 7 Racing’s Tim Slade will debut a brand new Falcon FG, his first-ever brand new V8 Supercar as he begins his fourth season in the V8 Supercars Championship and third driving for Stone Brothers Racing.Tekno Autosport’s Jonathon Webb will debut a brand new Triple Eight-built Commodore that was sourced from Paul Morris Motorsports but has yet to compete in a race.The Clipsal 500 will be Webb’s first race in a Holden after spending his entire V8 Supercar career – in both in the V8SC and newly renamed Dunlop Series – in Ford Falcons.

Three drivers are making their Clipsal 500 debut, with one of them making his debut in the V8 Supercars Championship.Twenty-nine-year-old Frenchman Alex Premat, pictured, will drive the #33 Fujitsu Racing/GRM Commodore and makes his first start in the V8 Supercars Championship after a successful past in DTM and Le Mans prototypes.Wilson Security Racing’s David Wall is also making his Clipsal 500 debut but raced in the Dunlop Series last year in Adelaide, finishing ninth. He’s also competed in Adelaide in the Australian GT Championship (including a round win in 2010) and Porsche Carrera Cup.Lucas Dumbrell Motorsport’s Taz Douglas is the third Clipsal 500 debutante. He’s raced in the Dunlop Series in Adelaide three times with a best result of seventh in 2009.

Races 1/2 - Adelaide I Did you know

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17Races 1/2 - Adelaide I Driver Profiles

Triple Eight

#1 Jamie Whincup

#888 Craig Lowndes

THE BAGMAn’S SAYHaving won three of the last four V8 Supercars Championships, and five of the last eight races at the Clipsal 500 Adelaide, Jamie Whincup will head into this weekend’s event as the favourite.TeamVodafone’s key driving, engineering and management talent remains in place from its dominant 2011 season, guaranteeing that the Queensland based squad will once again be extremely hard to beat. Craig Lowndes has five wins of his own on the board in Adelaide, but has not seen a victory here since 2006. Car #888 is a potential winner, although qualifying speed hurt Lowndes here last year and will need to improve.

Base: Banyo, QueenslandCar: Holden Commodore VEIIChassis: Triple Eight Race EngineeringEngines: KRE Team manager: Adrian Burgess

Team: TeamVodafoneBorn: 6 February 1983V8SC debut: Queensland, 2002Starts: 245 Wins: 53Career Highlights: 2008, 2009 & 2011 V8 Supercars Champion, 1st 2006, 2007 & 2008 Bathurst 1000, 2002 Australian Formula Ford Champion

Team: TeamVodafoneBorn: 21 June 1974V8SC debut: Calder Park, 1996Starts: 441 Wins: 82Career Highlights: 1996, 1998 & 1999 V8 Supercars Champion, 1st 1996, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2010 Bathurst 1000, 1993 Australian Formula Ford Champion

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Walkinshaw Racing

#2 Garth Tander

#22 James Courtney

#66 Russell Ingall

THE BAGMAn’S SAYNo race track in Australia suits Garth Tander’s aggressive driving style quite like the Adelaide Parklands. Car #2’s traditionally strong braking and drive traction characteristics have helped Tander and the HRT win three of the last four races here. The fuel economy of the Walkinshaw package has also come to the fore in recent years, and may again prove a key ingredient this weekend. James Courtney was exceptional in the early wet weather laps here in 2011. Whether the factory Holden team can give Courtney a car that compliments his dry weather style remains to be seen however.Meanwhile, Adelaide marks Russell Ingall’s first weekend with Walkinshaw Racing. Seeing the top 10 in either race would be an encouraging first up result for car #66.

Base: Clayton, VictoriaCar: Holden Commodore VEIIChassis: Walkinshaw RacingEngines: Walkinshaw RacingTeam manager: Mike Henry

Team: Toll Holden Racing TeamBorn: 31 March 1977V8SC debut: Phillip Island, 1998Starts: 410 Wins: 50Career Highlights: 2007 V8 Supercars Champion, 1st 2000, 2009 & 2011 Bathurst 1000, 1997 Australian Formula Ford Champion

Team: Toll Holden Racing Team Born: 29 June 1980V8SC debut: Sandown, 2005Starts: 189 Wins: 9Career Highlights: 2010 V8 Supercars Champion, 2001 British Formula Ford Champion, 2002 Jaguar F1 test driver, 2000 British Formula Ford Champion

Team: Supercheap Auto RacingBorn: 24 February 1964V8SC debut: Eastern Creek, 1996Starts: 475 Wins: 27Career Highlights: 2005 V8 Supercars Champion, 1st 1995 & 1997 Bathurst 1000,1st 1998 Sandown 500 & 1999 Queensland 500, 1993 British Formula Ford Champion

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Stone Brothers Racing

#4 Lee Holdsworth

#9 Shane van Gisbergen

#47 Tim Slade

THE BAGMAn’S SAYThe SBR Falcons have proven largely unconvincing on the streets of Adelaide in recent seasons, and the squad’s beloved soft tyres will again be absent from the event in 2012. Shane van Gisbergen built a strong relationship with race engineer Dave Stewart late last year however, and should be seen as a podium threat regardless. Tim Slade meanwhile has proven more than capable when given the right equipment. Lee Holdsworth will be under more scrutiny than most as he enjoys his first ever race weekend in a Falcon, although it may take time for the former GRM pilot to settle in with his new team and car.

Base: Yatla, QueenslandCar: Ford Falcon FGChassis: Stone Brothers RacingEngines: Stone Brothers RacingTeam manager: David Stuart

Team: IRWIN RacingBorn: 2 February 1983.V8SC debut: Sandown, 2004Starts: 197 Wins: 2Career Highlights: 1st 2010 V8 Supercars Race 26 (Sydney), 1st 2007 V8 Supercars Round 8 (Oran Park), 3rd 2009 Bathurst 1000, 7th 2010 V8 Supercars Championship

Team: SP Tools RacingBorn: 9 May 1989V8SC deubt: Oran Park, 2007 Starts: 134 Wins: 2Career Highlights: 1st 2011 ITM400 Hamilton (Race 6), 1st 2011 Skycity Triple Crown (Race 12), 2005/06 NZ FFord Champion, 2nd 2006/07 Toyota Racing Series

Team: Lucky 7 RacingBorn: 3 August 1985V8SC debut: Adelaide, 2009Starts: 79 Wins: 0Career Highlights: 2nd 2005 Australian Formula Ford Championship, 7th 2008 V8 Supercars Development Series, 9th 2011 V8 Supercars Championship

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Ford Performance Racing

#5 Mark Winterbottom

#6 Will Davison

#55 David Reynolds

THE BAGMAn’S SAYFPR was the form team in the final few events of the 2011 season, with both Mark Winterbottom and Will Davison showing exceptional speed on the streets of Sydney. Winterbottom has endured a troubled pre-season build up however, having broken his ankle prior to Christmas. A lack of seat time since last year’s finale may test Winterbottom, particularly during the first qualifying session on Friday. Will Davison enters his second year with FPR full of confidence, and is a real threat to take his first win with the team. David Reynolds meanwhile steps into The Bottle-O Falcon this year, and looms as a dark horse, particularly in qualifying.

Base: Campbelfield, VictoriaCar: Ford Falcon FGChassis: Ford Performance RacingEngines: Ford Performance RacingTeam manager: Chris O’Toole

Team: Orrcon Steel FPRBorn: 20 May 1981V8SC debut: Sandown, 2003Starts: 244 Wins: 17Career Highlights: 1st 2006 Sandown 500, 1st 2003 V8 Supercars Development Series, 2nd 2008 V8 Supercars Championship, 2nd 2002 Australian Formula Ford Championship

Team: Tradingpost FPRBorn: 30 August 1982V8SC debut: Winton, 2004Starts: 194 Wins: 6Career Highlights: 1st 2009 Bathurst 1000, 1st 2009 Phillip Island 500, 2nd 2009 V8 Supercars Championship, 2001 Australian Formula Ford Champion

Team: The Bottle-O RacingBorn: July 1985.V8SC debut: Sandown, 2007Starts: 49 Wins: 0Career Highlights: 2007 Australian Carrera Cup Champion, 2004 Australian Formula Ford Champion, 4th 2008 V8 Supercars Development Series

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24 Races 1/2 - Adelaide I Driver Profiles

Kelly Racing

#7 Todd Kelly

#11 Karl Reindler

THE BAGMAn’S SAYRick Kelly was particularly strong in Adelaide last year, and should once again push the top five. The 2006 champion is unlikely to be distracted by the media and fan attention that has followed the announcement of the team’s 2013 Nissan deal.Going on past form, the hard tyre compound and kind-on-tyres nature of the circuit should play into the hands of all four Kelly Racing entries. The challenge for Todd Kelly, Greg Murphy and new recruit Karl Reindler throughout 2012 will be to prove that Kelly Racing is more than just a one-car team. Qualifying in the top half of the field will be an important achievement for any one of the trio.

Base: Braeside, VictoriaCar: Holden Commodore VEIIChassis: Kelly RacingEngines: Kelly RacingTeam managers: Matt House/Aaron Zampese

Team: Jack Daniel’s RacingBorn: 9 October 1979V8SC debut: Eastern Creek, 1999Starts: 356 Wins: 19Career Highlights: 1st 2005 Bathurst 1000, 1st 2003 Sandown 500, 2nd 1998 Australian Drivers’ Championship, 2nd 2006 Bathurst 1000, 2nd 2006 Bathurst 1000

Team: Fair Dinkum Sheds RacingBorn: 18 April 1985V8SC debut: Bathurst, 2008Starts: 56 Wins: 0Career Highlights: 2004 Australian F3 Champion, 8th 2008 V8 Supercars Development Series, 3rd 2006 A1GP Shanghai Feature Race

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#15 Rick KellyTeam: Jack Daniel’s RacingBorn: 7 January 1983V8SC debut: Queensland, 2001Starts: 297 Wins: 12Career Highlights: 2006 V8 Supercars Champion, 1st 2003 & 2004 Bathurst 1000 , 2001 Australian Drivers’ Champion, 2nd 2000 Australian Formula Ford Championship

#51 Greg MurphyTeam: Pepsi Max CrewBorn: 23 August 1972V8SC debut: Calder, 1997Starts: 414 Wins: 28Career Highlights: 1st 1996, 1999, 2003 & 2004 Bathurst 1000, 1st 1996 & 1997 Sandown 500, 1st 2003 Bathurst 24 Hour, 2nd 2002 & 2003 V8 Supercars Championship

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Brad Jones Racing

#8 Jason Bright

#14 Fabian Coulthard

#21 David Wall

THE BAGMAn’S SAYThe speed that Jason Bright and BJR showed in the middle part of 2011 seemed to disappear as the season progressed, while a late season injury for the former Bathurst winner left the #8 entry just 16th in the points standings.The Bright/BJR combination has struggled in both previous Adelaide encounters, leaving expectations relatively low for this weekend. Qualifying in the top 10 is far from a given.Fabian Coulthard’s arrival will add a new element to the team, but is unlikely to produce noteworthy results first-up. Series rookie David Wall will have even more modest expectations, having failed to show ‘main game worthy’ speed in last year’s Development Series.

Base: Albury, VictoriaCar: Holden Commodore VEIIChassis: Walkinshaw RacingEngines: Noonan Race EngineeringTeam manager: Chris Clarke

Team: Team BOCBorn: 7 March 1973V8SC debut: Symmons Plains, 1997 Starts: 383 Wins: 30Career Highlights: 1st 1998 Bathurst 1000, 1995 Australian Formula Ford Champion, 1997 Australian Drivers’ Champion, 1st 2006 Sandown 500

Team: Lockwood RacingBorn: 28 July 1982V8SC debut: Oran Park, 2004Starts: 156 Wins: 0Career Highlights: 2005 Australian Carrera Cup Champion, 2001 NZ Formula Ford Champion, 3rd 2004 Australian Carrera Cup, 4th 2000 NZ Formula Ford Championship

Team: Wilson Security RacingBorn: 1 January 1983V8SC debut: Phillip Island, 2009Starts: 6 Wins: 0Career Highlights: 2009 & 2010 Australian GT Champion, 3rd 2007 Australian GT Championship, 11th 2011 V8 Supercars Development Series

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Dick Johnson Racing

#12 Dean Fiore

#17 Steven Johnson

THE BAGMAn’S SAYDJR struggled for speed on both compounds of tyre during the second half of 2011, and it remains to be seen whether expanding to a four car operation will help or hinder the situation.The word ‘superteam’ has been attached to this outfit by various media outlets, but the lack of a true ‘superstar’ driver is highly apparent.That said, Steven Johnson has runs on the board here, James Moffat will be a stronger force in his second season, and Dean Fiore will undoubtedly benefit from being in a multi-car team. Expect fellow new recruit Steve Owen to be the pick of the bunch this weekend, though.

Base: Yatla, QueenslandCar: Ford Falcon FGChassis: Triple Eight Race EngineeringEngines: InnoV8 Race EnginesTeam manager: Malcolm Swetnam

Team: Jim Beam RacingBorn: 1 December 1983V8SC debut: Adelaide, 2009Starts: 80 Wins: 0Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 Australian Carrera Cup Championship, 4th 2005 Australian Formula Ford Championship, 5th 2007 Australian Carrera Cup Championship

Team: Jim Beam RacingBorn: 6 September 1974V8SC debut: Oran Park, 1994Starts: 385 Wins: 3Career Highlights: 1st 2001 Queensland 500, 1st 2001 Canberra 400, 5th 2001 V8 Supercars Championship, 6th 2009 V8 Supercars Championship

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#18 James Moffat

#49 Steve Owen

Team: Team Norton DJRBorn: 1 8 June 1984V8SC debut: Phillip Island, 2010Starts: 30 Wins: 0Career Highlights: 2nd 2009 V8 Development Series, 3rd 2008 Australian Carrera Cup Championship, 3rd 2007 Australian Formula Ford Championship

Team: VIP Petfoods RacingBorn: 18 December 1974V8SC debut: Bathurst, 1999Starts: 134 Wins: 1Career Highlights: 1st 2008 & 2010 V8 Supercars Development Series, 1st 2010 V8 Supercars Race 20 (Gold Coast), 2nd 1999 Australian Formula Ford Championship

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Tekno Autosports

#19 Jonathon Webb

#91 Michael Patrizi

THE BAGMAn’S SAYThere have been big changes at Tekno Autosport over the off-season, with a switch from Triple Eight Ford to Triple Eight Holden chassis, and the addition of a second car for Michael Patrizi.Jonathon Webb largely struggled last year while running as a single car team, and will benefit from once again having a team-mate to push him along. The former Development Series Champion was highly impressive on Sunday here last year, but qualifying may again be a weakness.Patrizi has plenty to prove in his return to the series. Completing a trouble-free weekend first-up in Adelaide will be a good start for the West Australian, who showed speed last year in the Carrera Cup.

Base: Stapylton, QueenslandCar: Holden Commodore VEIIChassis: Triple Eight Race EngineeringEngines: KRETeam manager: Bruce Jenkins

Team: Tekno AutosportsBorn: 10 December 1983V8SC debut: Sandown, 2006Starts: 62 Wins: 1Career Highlights: 1st 2009 V8 Supercars Development Series, 3rd 2005 Australian Carrera Cup Championship, 2010 V8 Supercars Race 26 winner

Team: Tekno AutosportsBorn: 4 May 1984V8SC debut: Adelaide, 2008Starts: 30 Wins: 0Career Highlights: 2nd 2005 Formula BMW Asia,, 8th 2006 Formula BMW UK, 18th 2007 Formula 3 Euroseries, 6th 2011 Australian Carrera Cup Championship

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Garry Rogers Motorsport

#33 Alexandre Premat

#34 Michael Caruso

THE BAGMAn’S SAYWherever he runs in the field this weekend, Alexandre Premat will garner plenty of attention. The Frenchman has enjoyed just two test days in V8 Supercars prior to Clipsal, and while undoubtedly a talent, will need more time to get up to speed. Controlling Premat’s own expectations will be vital, as Adelaide’s concrete will quickly bite anyone who pushes too hard.Michael Caruso meanwhile will need to step up this year after the exit of Lee Holdsworth from the team. With Holdsworth having proven particularly fast here in previous years, anything outside the top 10 will be a disappointing result for Caruso.

Base: Knoxfield, VictoriaCar: Holden Commodore VEIIChassis: Garry Rogers MotorsportEngines: Walkinshaw RacingTeam manager: Pierluigi Orsi

Team: Fujitsu Racing GRMBorn: 5 April 1982V8SC debut: Adelaide, 2012Starts: 0 Wins: 0Career Highlights: 2008 Le Mans Series Champion, 1st 2005-06 A1 GP Series (Team France), 1st 2004 Macau Grand Prix, 1st 2004 Masters of F3

Team: Fujitsu Racing GRMBorn: 25 May 1983V8SC debut: Bathurst, 2006Starts: 120 Wins: 1Career Highlights: 2003 Australian Formula 3 Champion, 3rd 2009 Bathurst 1000, 1st 2009 V8 Supercars Race 10 (Hidden Valley), 2nd 2007 V8 Supercars Development Series

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Lucas Dumbrell Motorsport

#30 Taz Douglas

THE BAGMAn’S SAYA shocking 2011 sees Lucas Dumbrell Motorsport enter the new season with few expecting anything but tail end results.Switching from Walkinshaw Racing to Triple Eight Race Engineering equipment should provide a boost, with the one-car team having invested heavily in the new gear.Main series rookie Taz Douglas faces a major task to step up from the Development Series, but will benefit from the lack of external expectations. Qualifying off the back row of the grid will be a great start.

Base: Nunawading, VictoriaCar: Holden Commodore VEIIChassis: Triple Eight Race EngineeringEngines: KRETeam manager: Lucas Dumbrell

Team: Lucas Dumbrell MotorsportBorn: 11 February 1985V8SC debut: Phillip Island, 2009Starts: 5 Wins: 0Career Highlights: 1st 2010 V8 Supercars Development Series Sandown Race 2, 8th 2007 Australian Formula Ford Championship, 9th 2009 V8 Supercars Development Series

Tony D’Alberto Racing

#3 Tony D’Alberto

THE BAGMAn’S SAYThe Adelaide event will mark 12 months since Tony D’Alberto Racing first got its hands on its ex-FPR Falcon FG chassis. While 2011 did not produce the results that the small squad was after, Tony D’Alberto’s experience with the car should help this season.D’Alberto proved particularly speedy in the 2011 finale at Homebush, and won’t be the slowest on the grid this weekend. Top 20 results are still solid achievements in this quality field.

Base: Knoxfield, VictoriaCar: Ford Falcon FGChassis: Ford Performance RacingEngines: Ford Performance RacingTeam manager: TBA

Team: Tony D’Alberto RacingBorn: 9 December 1985V8SC debut: Sandown, 2005Starts: 122 Wins: 0Career Highlights: 1st 2007 V8 Supercars Development Series, 6th 2007 Bathurst 1000, 5th 2005 V8 Supercars Development Series, 9th 2011 Bathurst 1000

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PAST ADELAIDE WInnERSRaces 1/2 - Adelaide I Race Stats

Year Driver Team Car

1999 Craig Lowndes Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore VT

Craig Lowndes Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore VT

2000 Craig Lowndes Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore VT

Mark Skaife Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore VT

2001 Craig Lowndes Gibson Motorsport Ford Falcon AU

Jason Bright Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore VX

2002 Mark Skaife Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore VX

Mark Skaife Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore VX

2003 Marcos Ambrose Stone Brothers Racing Ford Falcon BA

Mark Skaife Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore VY

2004 Marcos Ambrose Stone Brothers Racing Ford Falcon BA

Marcos Ambrose Stone Brothers Racing Ford Falcon BA

2005 Marcos Ambrose Stone Brothers Racing Ford Falcon BA

Marcos Ambrose Stone Brothers Racing Ford Falcon BA

2006 Craig Lowndes Triple Eight Race Engineering Ford Falcon BA

Jamie Whincup Triple Eight Race Engineering Ford Falcon BA

2007 Todd Kelly Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore VE

Rick Kelly HSV Dealer Team Holden Commodore VE

2008 Jamie Whincup Triple Eight Race Engineering Ford Falcon BF

Jamie Whincup Triple Eight Race Engineering Ford Falcon BF

2009 Jamie Whincup Triple Eight Race Engineering Ford Falcon FG

Jamie Whincup Triple Eight Race Engineering Ford Falcon FG

2010 Garth Tander Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore VE

Garth Tander Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore VE

2011 Garth Tander Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore VE

Jamie Whincup TeamVodafone Holden Commodore VE

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Year Driver Team Car

1961 Bill Pitt Bill Pitt Jaguar 3.4 Litre

1962 Bob Jane Bob Jane Jaguar 3.8 Litre Mk II

1963 Bob Jane Bob Jane Jaguar 3.8 Litre Mk II

1964 Ian Geoghegan Total Team Ford Cortina GT

1965 Norm Beechey Neptune Racing Team Ford Mustang

1966 Ian Geoghegan Total Team Ford Mustang

1967 Ian Geoghegan Mustang Team Ford Mustang

1968 Ian Geoghegan Mustang Team Ford Mustang

1969 Ian Geoghegan Mustang Team Ford Mustang

1970 Norm Beechey Shell Racing Team Holden Monaro HT GTS350

1971 Bob Jane Bob Jane Racing Team Chevrolet Camaro ZL-1

1972 Bob Jane Bob Jane Racing Team Chevrolet Camaro ZL-1

1973 Allan Moffat Ford Motor Company Ford Falcon XY GTHO Phase III

1974 Peter Brock Marlboro Holden Dealer Team Holden Torana LJ GTR XU-1, LH SL/R 5000

1975 Colin Bond Marlboro Holden Dealer Team Holden Torana LH SL/R 5000 L34

1976 Allan Moffat Allan Moffat Racing Ford Falcon XB GT

1977 Allan Moffat Moffat Ford Dealers Ford Falcon XB GT, XC

1978 Peter Brock Marlboro Holden Dealer Team Holden Torana LX SS A9X

1979 Bob Morris Ron Hodgson Channel 7 Racing Holden Torana LX SS A9X

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

PAST ATCC/V8SC CHAMPIonS

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40 Races 1/2 - Adelaide I Event Schedule

Schedule of EventsThursday

Start Finish Category Duration Session

0830 0850 V8 Utes 20 minutes Practice

15 minutes

0905 0925 Touring Car Masters 20 Minutes Practice

15 minutes

0940 1000 Formula 3 20 minutes Practice

20 minutes

1020 1050 Development Series 30 minutes Practice

10 minutes

1100 1115 Demonstration/Lunch Delivery 15 minutes

5 minutes

1120 1140 Australian GT 20 minutes Practice

15 minutes

1155 1215 Aussie Race Cars 20 minutes Practice

15 minutes

1230 1250 Carrera Cup 20 minutes Practice

15 minutes

1305 1325 V8 Utes 20 minutes Practice

15 minutes

1340 1400 Touring Car Masters 20 minutes Practice

20 minutes

1420 1450 Development Series 30 minutes Practice

20 minutes

1510 1535 Formula 3 25 minutes Practice

15 minutes

1550 1610 Carrera Cup 20 minutes Practice

1610 V8 Supercars Team Managers Briefing

15 minutes

1625 1640 Aussie Race Cars 15 minutes Qualifying

15 minutes

1655 1715 Australian GT 20 minutes Practice

15 minutes

1730 1750 V8 Ute Series 20 minutes Qualifying

15 minutes

1805 1825 Touring Car Masters 20 minutes Qualifying

10 minutes

1835 1900 Development Series 25 minutes Meeting Rides

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Friday Start Finish Category Duration Session

0800 Development Series Drivers Briefing

0830 0850 Formula 3 20 minutes Qualifying

15 minutes

0905 0935 V8 Supercars 30 minutes Practice – Part 1

20 minutes

0955 1025 Development Series 30 minutes Qualifying

10 minutes

1035 1050 Demonstration/ Lunch delivery 15 minutes

10 minutes

1100 1130 V8 Supercars 30 minutes Practice – Part 2

10 minutes

1140 1155 Aussie Race Cars 15 minutes R1 (7 Laps)

15 minutes

1210 1240 V8 Supercars 30 minutes Practice – Part 3

15 minutes

1255 1315 Carrera Cup 20 minutes Qualifying

15 minutes

1330 1400 V8 Supercars 30 minutes Practice – Part 4

15 minutes

1415 1435 Australian GT 20 minutes Qualifying

15 minutes

1450 1510 V8 Supercars 20 minutes Qualifying TV

20 minutes

1530 1550 Formula 3 20 minutes R1 (10 Laps)

15 minutes

1605 1635 V8 Supercars 30 minutes Top 10 Shootout TV

15 minutes

1650 1710 Touring Car Masters 20 minutes R1 (8 Laps)

15 minutes

1725 1745 V8 Utes 20 minutes R1 (8 Laps)

15 minutes

1800 1830 V8 Supercars 30 minutes Meeting Rides

15 minutes

1845 Development Series 15 minute signal

1850 Development Series Pit Exit Open

1855 Development Series Pit Exit Close

1900 1930 Development series 30 minutes R1 (24 Laps)

15 minutes

1945 2015 Carrera Cup 30 minutes R1 (28 mins + 1 Lap)

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SaturdayStart Finish Category Duration Session

0830 0850 Formula 3 20 minutes R2 (10 Laps)

15 minutes

0905 0925 V8 Supercars 20 minutes Warm Up

15 minutes

0940 1000 Carrera Cup 20 minutes R2 (11 Laps)

15 minutes

1015 1030 Aussie Race Cars 15 minutes R2 (7 Laps)

5 minutes

1035 1050 Demonstration/ Lunch Delivery 15 minutes

15 minutes

1105 1125 Touring Car Masters 20 minutes R2 (8 Laps)

15 minutes

1140 1200 V8 Utes 20 minutes R2 (8 Laps) TV

15 minutes

1145 V8 Supercars Drivers Briefing

1215 1230 Clipsal Demonstration 15 minutes

20 minutes

1250 Development Series 15 minute signal

1255 Development Series Pit Exit Open

1300 Development Series Pit Exit Close

1305 1335 Development Series 30 minutes R2 (24 Laps) TV

15 minutes

1350 1400 Demonstrations 10 minutes

1400 V8 Supercars Fuel Check

1405 V8 Supercars 30 minute signal

1410 V8 Supercars Pit Exit Open

1420 V8 Supercars Pit Exit Close

1435 V8 Supercars Race 1 (78 Laps

or 1642 + 1 Lap) TV

25 minutes

1705 1720 Aussie Race Cars 15 minutes R3 (7 Laps)

15 minutes

1735 1755 Drag Demonstration 20 minutes

20 minutes

1815 1915 Australian GT 60 minutes R1(58 Mins+1 Lap)

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Sunday Start Finish Category Duration Session

0830 0845 Aussie Race Cars 15 minutes R4 (7 Laps)

15 minutes

0900 0920 Formula 3 20 minutes R3 (12 Laps)

15 minutes

0935 0955 Touring Car Masters 20 minutes R3 (8 Laps) TV

10 minutes

1005 1020 Demonstration/ Lunch Delivery 15 minutes

10 minutes

1030 1100 Australian GT 30 minutes R2 (28 minutes +1 Lap)

15 minutes

1115 1135 V8 Supercars 20 minutes Qualifying TV

15 minutes

1150 1210 V8 Utes 20 minutes R3 (8 Laps) TV

15 minutes

1225 1240 Clipsal Demonstration 15 minutes

10 minutes

1250 1310 Drivers Parade / Photo 20 minutes

10 minutes

1320 1340 Carrera Cup 20 minutes R3 (11 Laps) TV

15 minutes

1355 1405 Demonstration 10 minutes

1400 V8 Supercars Fuel Check

1405 V8 Supercars 30 minute signal

1410 V8 Supercars Pit Exit Open

1420 V8 Supercars Pit Exit Close

1435 V8 Supercars Race 2 (78 Laps or 1642

+ 1 Lap) TV

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