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WELCOME TO THE ARMOR ALL FAN GUIDE 5
QUICK LOOK AT A V8 SUPERCAR 6
2016 V8 SUPERCARS CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR 7
ATCC/V8 SUPERCARS CHAMPIONS 8
WELCOME FROM CHAZ MOSTERT 9
THE HISTORY OF THE ARMOR ALL POLE AWARD 11
HOW THEY FINISHED IN 2015 13
THE VENUES 14
THE GRID 37
NATIONAL MOTORSPORT CALENDARS 55
INTERNATIONAL MOTORSPORT CALENDARS 63
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CONTENTS
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WHAT WE LEARN FROM THE TRACK, WE TAKE
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Happy new racing year!
As we head into our 12th year of involvement in V8 Supercars, ARMOR ALL has now dedicated more than $1 million to the sport of V8 Supercars through the ARMOR ALL Pole Award.
We’re happy to be once again on board with V8 Supercars and the Dunlop V8 Supercars Series.
V8 fans are some of the most loyal of any sport anywhere in the world and the entire team at ARMOR ALL are so thankful for the support that we see from the V8 Supercars fans every single day of the week when caring for their cars.
The ARMOR ALL V8 Fan Guide powered by Speedcafe.com is our way of saying ‘thank you’ to you the fans for your support of our product over the years.
It gives you an easy reference guide to the drivers, teams, tracks and Championship at the track and also to keep beside the remote at home as you catch all the action live.
To accompany the printed version of the guide - and to ensure you are kept right up to date, there is an online version available at www. armorall.com.au. This will be updated continually throughout 2016 so you keep abreast of any changes in the sport.
ARMOR ALL is proud of the relationship we have built with motorsport followers around the world, but in particular in Australia and New Zealand.
We hope you enjoy the 2016 ARMOR ALL Motorsport Fan Guide and thank you for your ongoing support of ARMOR ALL and all forms of motorsport.
Thank you.
Paul BlairGeneral Manager Global Auto Care - Asia Pacific
WELCOME FROM ARMOR ALL
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Vehicle: 4-door commonly available sedan: Holden Commodore VF; Ford Falcon FG X; Nissan Altima; Volvo S60 Polestar.Chassis: Common, control chassis designed by PACE Innovations, chrome-moly construction.Engine: Naturally aspirated, fuel injected 5.0 Litre V8 engine - all engines use blocks native to the manufacturer; Ford and Holden use pushrod actuated valves with two valves per cylinder; Nissan and Volvo use hydraulic-lift valves with four valves per cylinder.Power: Approximately 645bhp (480kW) at 7,500rpmTop Speed: Approximately 300kph0-100 kph: Approximately 3.4 secondsECU: V8 Supercars-mandated control MOTEC ECUGearbox: Control Albins 6-speed Transaxle with sequential shift Clutch: 7¼ inch control triple plate clutchSuspension Front: Open to teams to create bespoke double-wishbone suspension geometry with adjustable shock absorbers and cockpit controlled anti-rollbars (front and rear).Suspension Rear: Control independent rear suspension as defined by V8 SupercarsBrakes Front: Control 15.6” diameter AP Racing brake disc and 6-piston caliperBrakes Rear: Control 14” diameter AP Racing and 4-piston caliperWheels: Control 18” Rimstock/Racer Industries Aluminium Alloy WheelTyres: Control Dunlop 18” V8 Supercar tyre - ‘control’ harder compound and softer ‘option’ compound; grooved Dunlop 18” V8 Supercar wet tyreFuel: United E85 - 85% ethanol + 15% petrol blend; 112 Litre capacity tank
Minimum Vehicle and Driver Weight: 1410kg
QUICK LOOK AT A V8 SUPERCAR
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RD DATE EVENT LOCATION
1 Mar 3-6 Clipsal 500 Adelaide Adelaide Street Circuit, SA
N/C Mar 17-20 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix Albert Park, VIC
2 Apr 1-3 Tyrepower Tasmania Super Sprint Symmons Plains Raceway, TAS
3 Apr 15-17 WD-40 Phillip Island Super Sprint Phillip Island Circuit, VIC
4 May 6-8 Perth Super Sprint Barbagallo Raceway, WA
5 May 20-22 Winton Super Sprint Winton Raceway, VIC
6 Jun 17-19 Skycity Triple Crown Darwin Hidden Valley Raceway, NT
7 Jul 8-10 Castrol EDGE Townsville 400 Reid Park, QLD
8 Jul 22-24 Coates Hire Ipswich Super Sprint Queensland Raceway, QLD
9 Aug 12-14 KL City 400 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
10 Aug 26-28 Sydney Motorsport Park Super Sprint Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
11 Sept 16-18 Wilson Security Sandown 500 Sandown Raceway, VIC
12 Oct 6-9 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Mount Panorama, NSW
13 Oct 21-23 Castrol Gold Coast 600 Surfers Paradise, QLD
14 Nov 4-6 ITM 500 Auckland Pukekohe Park Raceway, NZ
15 Nov 25-27 Coates Hire Sydney 500 Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
2016 V8 SUPERCARS CALENDAR
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2015 Mark Winterbottom
2014 Jamie Whincup
2013 Jamie Whincup
2012 Jamie Whincup
2011 Jamie Whincup
2010 James Courtney
2009 Jamie Whincup
2008 Jamie Whincup
2007 Garth Tander
2006 Rick Kelly
2005 Russell Ingall
2004 Marcos Ambrose
2003 Marcos Ambrose
2002 Mark Skaife
2001 Mark Skaife
2000 Mark Skaife
1999 Craig Lowndes
1998 Craig Lowndes
1997 Glenn Seton
1996 Craig Lowndes
1995 John Bowe
1994 Mark Skaife
1993 Glenn Seton
1992 Mark Skaife
1991 Jim Richards
1990 Jim Richards
1989 Dick Johnson
1988 Dick Johnson
1987 Jim Richards
1986 Robbie Francevic
1985 Jim Richards
1984 Dick Johnson
1983 Allan Moffat
1982 Dick Johnson
1981 Dick Johnson
1980 Peter Brock
1979 Bob Morris
1978 Peter Brock
1977 Allan Moffat
1976 Allan Moffat
1975 Colin Bond
1974 Peter Brock
1973 Allan Moffat
1972 Bob Jane
1971 Bob Jane
1970 Norm Beechey
1969 Ian Geoghegan
1968 Ian Geoghegan
1967 Ian Geoghegan
1966 Ian Geoghegan
1965 Norm Beechey
1964 Ian Geoghegan
1963 Bob Jane
1962 Bob Jane
1961 Bill Pitt
1960 David McKay
ATCC/V8 SUPERCARS CHAMPIONS
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It is hard to believe that we are about to enter the 12th season of V8 Supercars where ARMOR ALL is the naming rights sponsor of the category’s Pole Award.
Over $1 million has been contributed over the years by ARMOR ALL to V8 Supercars across both the main series and the Dunlop V8 Supercars Series.
To have my name etched alongside the likes of Jamie Whincup, Mark Skaife, Craig Lowndes and Marcos Ambrose so early in my career is something pretty cool and it has taken some time to sink in, especially in the circumstances.
Holding onto the ARMOR ALL Pole Award despite missing every qualifying session from Bathurst onwards is amazing considering how competitive the category is and how close the qualifying sessions are.
Whilst I have a great team behind me at Prodrive Racing Australia and great sponsors like Pepsi Max last year and Supercheap Auto this year, it is awards like the ARMOR ALL Pole Award that gives the fans more interest and gives us more to chase for.
The team back at the PRA base like it at the end of the weekend as well when we come home with those big ARMOR ALL cheques for the post de-brief barbecue!
As a V8 Supercars driver, you always aim to be the fastest. Taking the ARMOR ALL Pole Award shows that you are the fastest over the season when the pressure is on, so that’s a good feeling!
I hope to be pounding Arnie ARMOR ALL’s hammer and seeing plenty of Paul Blair and the team from ARMOR ALL after qualifying more than a few times this year and we can back last year’s success up for the #55 Supercheap Auto Racing team.
We hope you enjoy ARMOR ALL’s 12th anniversary Fan Guide powered by Speedcafe.com.
Let’s rock it!
Chaz Mostert
WELCOME FROM CHAZ MOSTERT
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The ARMOR ALL Pole Award has become one of the most sought after prizes in Australian motorsport.
Awarded to the polesitter at the end of qualifying for the V8 Supercars Championship and Dunlop V8 Supercars Series, the ARMOR ALL Pole Award rewards the brave. The end of season overall Award is given to the driver that sets the most ARMOR ALL Pole Positions during the season.
Coming into 2016, the newest ARMOR ALL Pole Award recipient is Ford young gun, Chaz Mostert - who took the crown despite eliminating himself from the back part of the season with his well documented Bathurst crash - ironically in qualifying.
Even more ironic is that coming into 2015, Mostert had never recorded a V8 Supercars Championship Pole Position. The King of the ARMOR ALL Pole Award though remains Red Bull Racing Australia’s Jamie Whincup who has six end-of-season Pole Awards to his credit.
Remarkably, he is the only driver to be crowned ARMOR ALL Pole Award end of year Champion more than once. Mark Skaife was the inaugural winner of the Award in 2006, clinching four pole positions in that year.
2015 V8 Supercars Champion, Mark Winterbottom was the 2007 Pole Award Winner - when he himself was very much carving the wheel tracks that Mostert is now following.
Whincup’s four straight run began in 2008, before his good friend Will Davison was able to wrest the title from him in 2012. Whincup won the next two before handing the mantle to Mostert - who had never recorded a main game pole before 2015.
Looking at numbers since the Australian Touring Car Championship began in 1960, the most prolific pole-sitter of them all is Whincup with 67 poles. Following him - unbelievably - is the King of the Mountain, Peter Brock (57), Mark Skaife (41) and Allan Moffat (39).
Since its inauguration in 2006, V8 Supercar ARMOR ALL Pole Position winners have included Chaz Mostert, Mark Skaife, Garth Tander, Jason Bright, Todd Kelly, James Courtney, Mark Winterbottom, Rick Kelly, Jamie Whincup, Steven Richards, Craig Lowndes, Steve Johnson, Jason Richards, Will Davison, Jason Bargwanna, Lee Holdsworth, Alex Davison, Paul Dumbrell, Greg Murphy, David Reynolds, Shane van Gisbergen, Tim Slade,
Fabian Coulthard and Scott McLaughlin.
V8 Supercar Annual ARMOR ALL Pole Award Winners List:
2015 Chaz Mostert 2010 Jamie Whincup
2014 Jamie Whincup 2009 Jamie Whincup
2013 Jamie Whincup 2008 Jamie Whincup
2012 Will Davison 2007 Mark Winterbottom
2011 Jamie Whincup 2006 Mark Skaife
HISTORY OF THE ARMOR ALL POLE AWARD
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LET’S GO PAINT
LET’S GO PAINT
DRIVERS CHAMPIONSHIP
1 Mark Winterbottom 3246
2 Craig Lowndes 3008
3 David Reynolds 2910
4 Shane Van Gisbergen 2712
5 Jamie Whincup 2647
6 Garth Tander 2584
7 Fabian Coulthard 2542
8 Scott McLaughlin 2205
9 Rick Kelly 2154
10 James Courtney 2110
11 Chaz Mostert 2017
12 Michael Caruso 1898
13 Tim Slade 1764
14 Lee Holdsworth 1699
15 Will Davison 1672
16 Jason Bright 1671
17 Todd Kelly 1664
18 James Moffat 1643
19 Scott Pye 1589
20 Dale Wood 1325
21 Tim Blanchard 1272
22 Nick Percat 1204
23 David Wall 1118
24 Andre Heimgartner 1068
25 Ash Walsh 769
TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIP
1 Red Bull Racing Australia 5690
2 Ford Pepsi Max Crew 5554
3 Holden Racing Team 5191
4 Team BOC/Freightliner Racing 4288
5 Jack Daniel’s Racing 3818
6 Nissan Motorsport 3591
7 Wilson Security GRM 3323
8 Bottle-O Racing 2910
9 Team Darrell Lea STIX 2737
10 Lucas Dumbrell Motorsport 2634
11 Erebus Motorsport V8 2621
12 Supercheap Auto Racing 1779
13 DJR Team Penske 1754
14 Walkinshaw Racing 1699
15 GB Galvanizing Racing 1370
16 Super Black Racing 1231
HOW THEY FINISHED IN 2015
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THE VENUES
CLIPSAL 500 ADELAIDECIRCUIT OVERVIEW Circuit Name: Adelaide Parklands Street CircuitLocation: Adelaide, South Australia Length: 3.22kmDirection: ClockwiseAverage Speed: 146km/h Top Speed: 251km/hFastest Point: Peter Brock Straight Slowest Point: Turn 9 on the end of Brabham StraightCorners: 14 (8 Right, 6 Left)Race Wins: Jamie Whincup 9, Pole Positions: Jamie Whincup 7Qualifying Lap Record: 1.20.0319s (Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VF 2015)Race Lap Record: 1.21.0507s (Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VE 2012)Defending Winner: James Courtney, Fabian Coulthard, Jamie Whincup
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: The former Formula 1 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 Clipsal 500 Adelaide was first held in 1999 (under the name Sensational Adelaide 500).
2015 HIGHLIGHT: James Courtney came through a hard fought battle with Shane van Gisbergen to claim back-to-back Clipsal 500 crowns.
2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Friday: 2 x 40 minute PracticeSaturday: 1 x 20 minute Practice, 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 2 x 125km Races Sunday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 1 x Top 10 Shootout, 1 x 250km Race
TYRES: Soft/Hard. 24 Hard compound 8 Soft compound.
BEST VANTAGE POINT: Outside of Turn 13 sees cars on the limit as they prepare for entry to the final sweeping right hander.
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CIRCUIT OVERVIEWCircuit Name: Albert ParkLocation: Albert Park, MelbourneLength: 5.30km Direction: Clockwise Average Speed: 164km/h Maximum Speed: 256km/hFastest Point: Front Straight Slowest Point: Turn 15Corners: 16 (6 Left 10 Right)Most Race Wins: Russell Ingall 8Most Pole Positions: Craig Lowndes 3Qualifying Lap Record: 1m55.0805s (Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VF 2012)Race Lap Record: 1m55.9682s (Craig Lowndes Holden Commodore VEII 2011)Defending Winners: Mark Winterbottom
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: A sweeping circuit in the best traditions of fast and flowing European- style venues, the Albert Park layout is a public road apart from when the Formula 1 Grand Prix hits town. First held in 1996, the V8 Supercars have raced every year at Albert Park except for 2007 and form a valuable part of the on-track action. The circuit is very smooth, which rewards teams and drivers with well set up cars.
2015 HIGHLIGHT: Mark Winterbottom completed a clean sweep taking out all four races.
2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Thursday: 2 x 30 minute Practice, 1 x 30 minute QualifyingFriday: 2 x 30 minute RacesSaturday: 1 x 30 minute Race Sunday: 1 x 30 minute Race
TYRE FORMAT: Hard. 16 Soft compound tyresBEST VANTAGE POINT: Watching from the mound at Turn 11-12 sees V8 Supercars tackle a high speed challenging chicane.
FORMULA 1 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
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CIRCUIT OVERVIEW Circuit Name: Symmons Plains CircuitLocation: Symmons Plains, Launceston, TAS Length: 2.4kmDirection: Anti-clockwise Average Speed: 170km/h Maximum Speed: 270km/h Top Speed: 270km/h Fastest Point: Back Straight Slowest Point: Turn 4 Hairpin Corners: 7 (4 Left 3 Right)Most Race Wins: Jamie Whincup 11Most Pole Positions: Peter Brock 8Qualifying Lap Record: 51.0408s (Craig Lowndes Holden Commodore VEII 2012)Race Lap Record: 51.4713s (Rick Kelly Holden Commodore VE 2009)Defending Winners: Craig Lowndes x2, Jamie Whincup
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: The shortest on the V8 Supercars calendar, the Symmons Plains circuit provides two strong passing opportunities (Turn 4 and Turn 6), in addition to a complex opening sequence of corners (Turns 1-2) that often sees even Australia’s best drivers come unstuck. The surface is relatively smooth and high-grip, while strong braking and power-down characteristics are rewarded.
2015 HIGHLIGHTS: Triple Eight dominated the weekend with Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup sharing the victories.
2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Friday: 2 x 60 minute PracticeSaturday: 1 x 15 minute Practice, 1 x 15 minute Qualifying, 1 x 120km RaceSunday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 1 x 200km Race
TYRE FORMAT: Soft. 24 Soft compound tyresBEST VANTAGE POINT: Outside of Turn 2 sees the cars tackle a challenging braking area.
TYREPOWER SUPER SPRINT
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WD-40 PHILLIP ISLAND SUPER SPRINTCIRCUIT OVERVIEW Circuit Name: Phillip IslandLocation: Phillip Island, Victoria Length: 4.45km Direction: Anti-clockwise Average Speed: 174km/h Maximum Speed: 290km/h Fastest Point: Front Straight Slowest Point: Turn 4 Corners: 12 (7 Left 5 Right)Most Race Wins: Craig Lowndes 11Most Pole Positions: Craig Lowndes 5Qualifying Lap Record: 1m30.6099s (Mark Winterbottom Ford Falcon FG 2013)Race Lap Record: 1m32.0246s (Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VF 2013)Defending Winners: Craig Lowndes x2, Jamie Whincup
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: Originally designed in 1956, the Phillip Island circuit was re-born for the 1989 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. The fast and flowing venue has been basically unchanged and hosts two international motorcycle events (MotoGP and World Superbikes) and a full program of national events each year. The circuit hosted V8 Supercars’ 500km pre-Bathurst endurance race between 2008 and 2011, before moving to a new format in 2012. The circuit was resurfaced before last year’s visit.
2015 HIGHLIGHT: Craig Lowndes bounced back from disappointment at Pukekohe to score two victories to keep his title hopes alive.
2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Saturday: 1 x 60 minute Practice, 1 x 15 minute Qualifying, 1 x 120km RaceSunday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 1 x 200km Race
TYRE FORMAT: Hard. 20 Hard compound tyresBEST VANTAGE POINT: Watching on the outside of Turn 1-2 will see V8 Supercars negotiate the high speed Doohan corner followed by the Southern Loop.
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PERTH SUPER SPRINTCIRCUIT OVERVIEW Circuit Name: Barbagallo RacewayLocation: Perth, Western Australia Length: 2.42km Direction: Clockwise Average Speed: 157km/h Maximum Speed: 252km/h Fastest Point: Back straight Slowest Point: Turn 7 Corners: 7 (2 Left 5 Right)Most Race Wins: Craig Lowndes 15Most Pole Positions: Jamie Whincup 8 Qualifying Lap Record: 54.9898s (Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VE 2011) Race Lap Record: 55.9440s (Jason Bright Holden Commodore VY 2004) Defending Winners: Mark Winterbottom x2, Will Davison
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: Located approximately 50km north of Perth, Barbagallo Raceway has been operating since 1969, and is one of the longest serving venues in the history of the Australian Touring Car/V8 Supercars Championship. The 2.42km circuit contains just one genuine left-hand corner, and is notable for its unique surface and vast sand traps. A spectator friendly venue with the esses providing a unique vantage point showcasing V8 Supercars at their limit.
2015 HIGHLIGHTS: Will Davison produced a highly impressive drive to give Erebus a rare win.
2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Friday: 2 x 60 minute PracticeSaturday: 1 x 15 minute Practice, 1 x 15 minute Qualifying, 1 x 120km RaceSunday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 1 x 200km Race
TYRE FORMAT: Soft. 24 Soft compound tyresBEST VANTAGE POINT: Turns 2-3 sees cars tackle a high speed complex on the limit
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WINTON SUPER SPRINTCIRCUIT OVERVIEW Circuit Name: Winton Motor RacewayLocation: Winton, Victoria Length: 3.0kmDirection: Clockwise Maximum Speed: 225km/h Fastest Point: Pit Straight Average Speed: 131km/h Top Speed: 225km/hSlowest Point: Turn 9Corners: 12 (8 Right 4 Left)Most Race Wins: John Bowe, Glenn Seton 5Most Pole Positions: Mark Winterbottom 4 Qualifying Lap Record: 1m19.6538s (Fabian Coulthard Holden Commodore VF 2014)Race Lap Record: 1m22.5291 (Jason Bright Holden Commodore VF 2014)Defending Winners: Mark Winterbottom x2, Chaz Mostert
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: Self-billed as ‘The Nation’s Action Track,’ the tight and twisty rural layout features a range of slow corners which combine to make Winton the slowest circuit on the V8 Supercars calendar. Consisting of a total of 12 corners linked by short straights, it was lengthened by a kilometre in 1997. With so many slow corners, having a car that can be kind to its rear tyres is crucial, particularly in the longer races.
2015 HIGHLIGHT: Chaz Mostert threw away an almost certain victory with a spectacular spin during the Sunday race.
2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Friday: 2 x 60 minute PracticeSaturday: 1 x 15 minute Practice, 1 x 15 minute Qualifying, 1 x 120km RaceSunday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 1 x 200km Race
TYRE FORMAT: Soft. 24 Soft compound tyres BEST VANTAGE POINT: Turn 3 sees spectators get close to the cars in a popular overtaking spot.
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SKYCITY TRIPLE CROWN DARWINCIRCUIT OVERVIEW Circuit Name: Hidden Valley RacewayLocation: Hidden Valley, Darwin Length: 2.9kmDirection: Anti-clockwise Average Speed: 149km/h Maximum Speed: 271km/h Fastest Point: Front Straight Slowest Point: Turn 1 Corners: 14 (8 Left 6 Right)Most Race Wins: Craig Lowndes 9Most Pole Positions: Mark Skaife, Mark Winterbottom 4 Qualifying Lap Record: 1m06.2526s (David Reynolds Ford Falcon FG X 2015)Race Lap Record: 1m06.8659s (Rick Kelly Nissan Altima 2015) Defending Winners: Chaz Mostert, Craig Lowndes, David Reynolds
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: Hidden Valley Raceway is characterised by having one of the longest straights in Australia along with a back section full of kinks, twists and bumps and one of the slowest corners in the series. The start/finish straight is 1.1km long with cars reaching speeds of around 270km/h in sixth gear before braking hard for the left handed Turn One. The warm conditions mean tyre conservation will be critical to determining the race results.
2015 HIGHLIGHT: Craig Lowndes scored an emotional 100th ATCC/V8 Supercars race win. 2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Friday: 2 x 60 minute PracticeSaturday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 1 x 120km RaceSunday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, Top 10 Shootout 1 x 200km Race
TYRE FORMAT: Soft. 24 Soft compound tyresBEST VANTAGE POINT: The outside of Turn 10 and 11 is a great spot to see the drivers on the ragged edge.
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STRENGTH TO SUCCEEDFORD FALCON FG X | 5.0-LITRE V8 | EST. 635+ BHPMARK WINTERBOTTOM, 2015 V8 SUPERCARS DRIVERS CHAMPION
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STRENGTH TO SUCCEEDFORD FALCON FG X | 5.0-LITRE V8 | EST. 635+ BHPMARK WINTERBOTTOM, 2015 V8 SUPERCARS DRIVERS CHAMPION
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CASTROL EDGE TOWNSVILLE 400CIRCUIT OVERVIEW Circuit Name: Reid Park Street CircuitLocation: Reid Park, Townsville, QLD Length: 2.86kmDirection: Clockwise Average Speed: 144km/h Maximum Speed: 260km/hFastest Point: Front straight Slowest Point: Turn 11 Hairpin Corners: 13 (3 Left 10 Right)Most Race Wins: Jamie Whincup 7Most Pole Positions: Mark Winterbottom 4Qualifying Lap Record: 1m12.4700s (Garth Tander Holden Commodore VE 2009)Race Lap Record: 1m13.4066s (Mark Winterbottom Ford Falcon FG 2012) Defending Winners: Mark Winterbottom CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: The Townsville Street Circuit is a mix of existing streets and a purpose built road through the Reid Park precinct. Located just south of the Townsville CBD, the circuit winds its way through Reid Park where specially constructed roads from approximately 70 of the circuit. Set in a parkland style reminiscent of the Albert Park street circuit in Melbourne, the Townsville circuit proved to be a challenge in its inaugural year in 2009 and quickly became a favourite of the drivers. 2015 HIGHLIGHT: Mark Winterbottom extended his Championship lead by recording an impressive double win.
2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Friday: 2 x 40 minute PracticeSaturday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 1 x 200km RaceSunday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, Top 10 Shootout, 1 x 200km Race
TYRE FORMAT: Soft. 28 Soft compound tyresBEST VANTAGE POINT: The cars and drivers are at their limit at Turn 10. It is possible to see the Turn 8-9 overtaking area too.
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COATES HIRE IPSWICH 400
CIRCUIT OVERVIEW Circuit Name: Queensland RacewayLocation: Ipswich, Queensland Length: 3.12kmDirection: Clockwise Average Speed: 162km/hMaximum Speed: 255km/h Fastest Point: Back Straight Slowest Point: Turn 3 Corners: 6 (2 Left 4 Right)Most Race Wins: Craig Lowndes 11Most Pole Positions: Craig Lowndes 6Qualifying Lap Record: 1m09.0593s (Will Davison Ford Falcon FG 2013)Race Lap Record: 1m10.0820s (Craig Lowndes Holden Commodore VF 2015) Defending Winners: Mark Winterbottom x2, Chaz Mostert
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: Queensland Raceway was quickly dubbed the ‘Paperclip’ when it was opened in 1999 because of its six-turn design and lack of elevation. It was resurfaced in 2011 and is the home test circuit to six of the field’s 26 cars.
2015 HIGHLIGHT: Prodrive maintained its dominance with Mark Winterbottom and Chaz Mostert sharing the spoils.
2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Friday: 2 x 60 minute PracticeSaturday: 1 x 15 minute Practice, 1 x 15 minute Qualifying, 1 x 120km RaceSunday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 1 x 200km Race
TYRE FORMAT: Soft. 24 Soft compound tyresBEST VANTAGE POINT: The outside of Turn 6 is a good spot to catch all the drama at the tight hairpin.
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KL CITY 400CIRCUIT OVERVIEWCircuit Name: Kuala Lumpur Street CircuitLocation: Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaLength: 3.3kmDirection: Anti-Clockwise Average Speed: N/AMaximum Speed: N/AFastest Point: Back Straight Slowest Point: Turn 11 Corners: 16 (9 Left 7 Right)Most Race Wins: N/AMost Pole Positions: N/AQualifying Lap Record: N/ARace Lap Record: N/ADefending Winners: N/A
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: The 3.3 kilometre circuit winds through central Kuala Lumpur and is designed to showcase the city to the world via television broadcasts of the event. It passes several major landmarks including the Petronas Towers. One of the major overtaking spots is on Jalan Ampang, one of the main roads in Kuala Lumpur.
2015 HIGHLIGHT: V8 Supercars completed four demonstration races at the inaugural event last year.
2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Friday: 3 x 30 minute PracticeSaturday: 2 x 10 minute Qualifying, 2 x 100km RacesSunday: 2 x 10 minute Qualifying, 2 x 100km Races
TYRE FORMAT: Soft. 24 Soft compound tyresBEST VANTAGE POINT: The turn 3,4,5,6 chicane sees the cars hard on the brakes as they tackle the tricky complex.
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CIRCUIT OVERVIEW Circuit Name: Sydney Motorsport ParkLocation: Eastern Creek, Sydney, New South Wales Length: 3.93km Direction: Anti-clockwise Maximum Speed: 255km/h Fastest Point: Front straight and Turn 1 Slowest Point: Turn 9 Corners: 11 (7 Left 4 Right)Most Race Wins: Mark Skaife 10Most Pole Positions: Marcos Ambrose 4Qualifying Lap Record: 1:28.0583s (Chaz Mostert Ford Falcon FG X 2015) Race Lap Record: 1:30.9123 (Garth Tander, Holden Commodore VEII 2012)Defending Winners: Chaz Mostert x 2, Jamie Whincup
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: The original 3.93 kilometre Grand Prix circuit was completed in 1990, complying with FIA category two standards and has hosted a number of major international races, including the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, V8 Supercars Championship and Australian rounds of the A1GP. A favourite amongst riders and drivers alike, the Gardner GP layout offers a variety of challenging bends, curves, turns and straights. Offering plenty of cornering, braking and passing opportunities, it rewards the committed.
2015 HIGHLIGHT: Jamie Whincup broke his victory drought while Chaz Mostert emerged in the Championship hunt with two victories.
2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Saturday: 1 x 60 minute Practice, 1 x 15 minute Qualifying, 1 x 120km RaceSunday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 1 x 200km Race
TYRE FORMAT: Soft. 20 Soft compound tyresBEST VANTAGE POINT: The cars are on the limit going through Turn 1 which makes it a good spot to see a V8 Supercar at high speed.
SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK SUPER SPRINT
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The PIRTEK Enduro Cup was introduced by V8 Supercars to add a heightened significance to the three two-driver endurance races - the Wilson Security Sandown 500, Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 and the Castrol Gold Coast 600.
Accumulating points across all three endurance races, it places a focus on teamwork integral to V8 Supercars.
The PIRTEK Enduro Cup trophy was designed and built by renowned Australian automotive artist, James Corbett.
Red Bull Racing Australia relinquished its grip on the PIRTEK Enduro Cup trophy it has held since its inception following the Holden Racing Team’s triumph with Garth Tander and Warren Luff in 2015.
PREVIOUS WINNERS:2015 - Garth Tander and Warren Luff (HRT)2014 - Jamie Whincup and Paul Dumbrell (RBRA)2013 - Craig Lowndes and Warren Luff (RBRA)
CIRCUIT OVERVIEW Circuit Name: Sandown RacewayLocation: Sandown Park, Melbourne Length: 3.1km Direction: Anti-Clockwise Maximum Speed: 270km/h Fastest Point: Back Straight Average Speed: 164km/h Corners: 12 (8 Left 4 Right)Most Race Wins: Craig Lowndes 9Most Pole Positions: Peter Brock 7Qualifying Lap Record: 1m08.5730s (Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VF 2014)Race Lap Record: 1m09.8500s (Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VF 2014)Defending Winners: Mark Winterbottom/Steve Owen
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: Set around a horse racing track, Sandown requires strong engines for the long run up and down the two long straights. The fast Esses section at the end of the back straight leading into Dandenong Road Corner is one of the most revered sequences of corners in the Championship. The venue has hosted more Australian Touring Car Championship/V8 Supercars events than any other, and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2012.
2015 HIGHLIGHT: Prodrive Racing Australia claimed a 1-2 headed by Mark Winterbottom and Steve Owen.
2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Friday: 3 x 30 minute PracticeSaturday: 1 x 30 minute Practice, 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 2 x 60km Races Sunday: 1 x 20 minute Practice, 1 x 500km Race
TYRE FORMAT: Soft. 28 Soft compound tyresBEST VANTAGE POINT: Turn 6,7,8 complex is a tricky section for drivers to navigate.
WILSON SECURITY SANDOWN 500
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PREVIOUS BATHURST 1000 WINNERS
2015 Craig Lowndes/Steven Richards
2014 Chaz Mostert/Paul Morris
2013 Mark Winterbottom/Steven Richards
2012 Jamie Whincup/Paul Dumbrell
2011 Garth Tander/Nick Percat
2010 Craig Lowndes/Mark Skaife
2009 Garth Tander/Will Davison
2008 Craig Lowndes/Jamie Whincup
2007 Craig Lowndes/Jamie Whincup
2006 Craig Lowndes/Jamie Whincup
2005 Mark Skaife/Todd Kelly
2004 Greg Murphy/Rick Kelly
2003 Greg Murphy/Rick Kelly
2002 Mark Skaife/Jim Richards
2001 Mark Skaife/Tony Longhurst
2000 Garth Tander/Jason Bargwanna
1999 Greg Murphy/Steven Richards
1998 Jason Bright/Steven Richards
1998 *Rickard Rydell/Jim Richards
1997 Larry Perkins/Russell Ingall
1997 *Geoff Brabham/David Brabham
1996 Craig Lowndes/Greg Murphy
1995 Larry Perkins/Russell Ingall
1994 Dick Johnson/John Bowe
1993 Larry Perkins/Gregg Hansford
1992 Jim Richards/Mark Skaife
1991 Jim Richards/Mark Skaife
1990 Allan Grice/Win Percy
1989 Dick Johnson/John Bowe
1988 Tony Longhurst/Tomas Mezera
1987 P.Brock/D.Parsons/P.McLeod
1986 Allan Grice/Graeme Bailey
1985 Armin Hahne/John Goss
1984 Peter Brock/Larry Perkins
1983 P.Brock/L.Perkins/J.Harvey
1982 Peter Brock/Larry Perkins
1981 Dick Johnson/John French
1980 Peter Brock/Jim Richards
1979 Peter Brock/Jim Richards
1978 Peter Brock/Jim Richards
1977 Allan Moffat/Jacky Ickx
1976 Bob Morris/John Fitzpatrick
1975 Peter Brock/Brian Sampson
1974 John Goss/Kevin Bartlett
1973 Allan Moffat/Ian Geoghegan
1972 Peter Brock
1971 Allan Moffat
1970 Allan Moffat
1969 Colin Bond/Tony Roberts
1968 Bruce McPhee/Barry Mulholland
1967 Harry Firth/Fred Gibson
1966 Rauno Aaltonen/Bob Holden
1965 Bo Seton/Midge Bosworth
1964 Bob Jane/George Reynolds
1963 Harry Firth/Bob Jane
*2 litre race winners
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SUPERCHEAP AUTO BATHURST 1000CIRCUIT OVERVIEW Circuit Name: Mount Panorama CircuitLocation: Bathurst, New South WalesLength: 6.21kmDirection: Anti-ClockwiseMaximum Speed: 300km/hFastest Point: Conrod StraightAverage Speed: 178km/hCorners: 23 (14 Left 9 Right)Most Race Wins: Peter Brock 9Most Pole Positions: Peter Brock 6Qualifying Lap Record: 2m05.6080s (Fabian Coulthard Holden Commodore VF 2014)Race Lap Record: 2m07.1226s (Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VF 2015)Defending Winners: Craig Lowdnes/Steve Richards
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: Originally constructed in 1938 as a scenic tourist drive, Mount Panorama has hosted all types of motorsport over the years, including the current Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 and Bathurst 12 Hour GT races. The circuit is public road on non-race weekends and has also hosted the Australian Grand Prix in the past. It remains one of the all-time favourite circuits of V8 Supercar drivers and is ranked among the great race tracks of the world.
2015 HIGHLIGHT: Craig Lowndes ended his Bathurst 1000 drought with a perfectly judged drive to claim his sixth Mount Panorama crown.
2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Thursday: 3 x 60 minute PracticeFriday: 2 x 60 minute Practice, 1 x 40 minute Qyualifying Saturday: 1 x 60 minute Practice, Top 10 Shootout Sunday: 1 x 20 minute Practice, 1 x 1000km Race
TYRE FORMAT: Hard. 36 Hard compound tyresBEST VANTAGE POINT: At McPhillamy Park the V8 Supercars are on the limit as they crest the rise. Another popular spot is at The Chase.
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CASTROL GOLD COAST 600CIRCUIT OVERVIEWCircuit Name: Surfers Paradise Street CircuitLocation: Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Length: 2.96kmDirection: Anti-Clockwise Maximum Speed: 265km/h Fastest Point: Front Straight Average Speed: 146km/h Corners: 15 (11 Left 4 Right)Most Race Wins: Garth Tander 7Most Pole Positions: Jamie Whincup 5Qualifying Lap Record: 1m10.0480s (David Reynolds Ford Falcon FG 2013)Race Lap Record: 1m10.0851s (Will Davison Ford Falcon FG 2011)Defending Winners: Shane van Gisbergen/Jonathon Webb, James Courtney/Jack Perkins
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: The Surfers Paradise Street Circuit is a high speed, concrete-lined, thrill ride that was shortened for the new look event in 2010 by around 1.5 kilometres. The temporary street track has proven to create carnage in the past, particularly when drivers don’t show the patience required for victory, so the co-drivers a this year’s event will have to tread carefully.
2015 HIGHLIGHT: James Courtney fought through pain to score a victory on his comeback event after sustaining broken ribs in a freak accident at Sydney Motorsport Park. and delivered Jack Perkins his first V8 Supercars victory.
2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Friday: 4 x 30 minute Practice, 1 x 40 minute Qualifying Saturday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 1 x 300km Race Sunday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, Top 10 Shootout, 1 x 300km Race
TYRE FORMAT: Soft. 28 Soft compound tyresBEST VANTAGE POINT: The beachside chicane is an awesome spot to watch the cars bounce over the kerbs.
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CIRCUIT OVERVIEWStreet Circuit: Pukekohe Park RacewayLocation: Pukekohe, New Zealand Length: 2.9km Direction: Clockwise Maximum Speed: 265km/hFastest Point: Pit straight and back straight Slowest Point: Turn 8 hairpinCorners: 11 (4 Left 7 Right)Most Race Wins: Greg Murphy 9Most Pole Positions: Jamie Whincup 3Qualifying Lap Record: 1m02.4690s (David Reynolds Ford falcon FG X 2015)Race Lap Record: 1m03.2737s (David Reynolds Ford Falcon FG X 2015)Defending Winners: Jamie Whincup x2, David Reynolds CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: A $6.6 million upgrade saw a new-look Pukekohe Park Raceway return to the V8 Supercars Championship in 2013. A range of works were undertaken, including the addition of a chicane towards the end of the back straight which extends the circuit marginally from 2.83km to 2.91km. The change does not alter the fast and flowing nature of the circuit, which previously hosted the championship in 2007 prior to a five-year street racing experiment in nearby Hamilton.
2015 HIGHLIGHT: Craig Lowndes’ Championship hopes were hampered when he suffered a high speed tyre failure while leading Race 29.
2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Friday: 3x 30 minute PracticeSaturday: 2x 10 minute Qualifying, 2x 100km Races Sunday: 2x 10 minute Qualifying, 2x 100km Races
TYRE FORMAT: Soft. 24 Hard compound tyresBEST VANTAGE POINT: Standing on the outside at Mountain Bend provides an opportunity to see the V8 Supercars fly through a tricky kink before coming onto the main straight.
ITM AUCKLAND SUPER SPRINT
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CIRCUIT OVERVIEWCircuit Name: Sydney Olmpic Park Street CircuitLocation: Sydney Olympic Park Street Length: 3.42km Direction: Anti-clockwise Average Speed: 139km/h Maximum Speed: 248km/hFastest Point: Front Straight Slowest Point: Turn 11Corners: 13 (9 Left 4 Right)Most Race Wins: Jamie Whincup 4Most Pole Positions: Lee Holdsworth 3Qualifying Lap Record: 1m27.3878s (Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VF 2013)Race Lap Record: 1m28.3839s (Craig Lowndes Holden Commodore VEII 2011)Defending Winners: Jamie Whincup x2, Shane van Gisbergen
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: Winding its way around the complex that hosted the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, the venue is a mixture of tight corners and varrying track surfaces. Its designers, including five-time Champion Mark Skaife, focussed on creating a real challenge for the drivers, with a variety of bumps, camber changes and fast and slow corners making it difficult to complete the perfect lap.
2015 HIGHLIGHT: Mark Winterbottom wrapped up his maiden V8 Supercars title with three solid finishes on the Sydney streets.
2016 EVENT INFORMATION: Friday: 2x 40 minute PracticeSaturday: 1x 20 minute Qualifying, 1x 250km Race Sunday: 1x 20 minute Qualifying, 1x Top 10 Shootout, 1x 250km Race
TYRE FORMAT: Soft. 24 Soft compound tyresBEST VANTAGE POINT: The run down to Turn 1 sees the field spread before navigating a tight left hand corner.
COATES HIRE SYDNEY 500
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THE GRID
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*All statistics are as at the start of the 2016 season
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RED BULL RACING AUSTRALIA I HOLDEN COMMODORE VF
JAMIE WHINCUP
88
Date of Birth: 06/02/1983, Melbourne, VIC Nickname: J-DubResidence: Gold Coast, QLD Wins: 97V8SC Starts: 376 Pole Positions: 67Podiums: 179
Career Highlights: 6-time V8 Supercars champion (2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2008), 4-time Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2007/2008 Barry Sheene Medalist
Race Engineer: David CauchiWebsite: http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au
Date of Birth: 09/05/1989, Auckland, NZ Nickname: SVGResidence: Gold Coast, QLD Wins: 11V8SC Starts: 274 Pole Positions: 8Podiums: 48
Career Highlights: 2013 Clipsal 500 Winner, 2nd 2014 V8 Supercars Championship, 4th 2011 V8 Supercars Championship
Race Engineer: Grant McPherson Website: www.shanevangisbergen.com
SHANE VAN GISBERGEN
97
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*All statistics are as at the start of the 2016 season
Team Owner: Roland Dane | Team Website: www.teamvortex.com.au
TEAM VORTEX I HOLDEN COMMODORE VF
CRAIG LOWNDES
888
Date of Birth: 21/06/1974, Melbourne, VIC Nickname: CrackersResidence: Brisbane, QLD V8SC Starts: 581 Wins: 103 Podiums: 151 Pole Positions: 41Career Highlights: 3-time V8 Supercars champion (1996,1998,1999), 6-time Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 winner Race Engineer: Ludo Lacroix Website: www.craiglowndes.com.au
Team Owner: Jonathon Webb | Team Website: www.tekno.com.au
TENKO AUTOSPORTS I HOLDEN COMMODORE VF
WILL DAVISON
19
Date of Birth: 30/08/1982, Melbourne, VIC Nickname: WilburResidence: Gold Coast, QLD Wins: 17V8SC Starts: 332 Pole Positions: 17Podiums: 50Career Highlights: 2009 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2009 Barry Sheene Medalist, 2012 Clipsal 500 WinnerRace Engineer: Geoff SlaterWebsite: www.willdavison.com.au
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*All statistics are as at the start of the 2016 season
MARK WINTERBOTTOM
1
Date of Birth: 20/05/1981, Sydney, NSW Nickname: FrostyResidence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 36V8SC Starts: 384 Pole Positions: 34Podiums: 132
Career Highlights: 2015 V8 Supercars Champion, 2013 Bathurst 1000 winner, 2006 Sandown 500 Winner, 2003 Dunlop Series Champion, 2003 V8 Supercars Rookie of the Year
Race Engineer: Jason GrayWebsite: www.markwinterbottom.com
Date of Birth: 03/08/1994, Mildura, VIC Nickname: CamResidence: Mordialloc, VIC Wins: 0V8SC Starts: 15 Podiums: 1Pole Positions: 0
Career Highlights: 2015 Dunlop Series Champion, 2015 Sandown 500 runner-up, 2011 Australian Formula Ford Champion
Race Engineer: Brendan HoganWebsite: N/A
CAMERON WATERS
6@cam_waters/camwaters94 @cameron_waters
Team Owner: Rod Nash/Rusty French | Team Website: www.prodriveracing.com.au
PRODRIVE RACING AUSTRALIA I FORD FALCON FG X
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SUPERCHEAP AUTO RACING I FORD FALCON FG X
CHAZ MOSTERT
55
Date of Birth: 10/04/1992, Melbourne, VIC Nickname: MozzieResidence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 8V8SC Starts: 89 Pole Positions: 10Podiums: 24Career Highlights: 2015 ARMOR ALL Pole Award winner, 2014 Bathurst 1000 winner, 2013 QLD Raceway V8 Supercars Race Winner, 2010 Australian FF Champion, 3rd 2012 Dunlop SeriesRace Engineer: Brad WischusenWebsite: www.chazmostert.com.au
Team Owner: Tony Lentino | Team Website: www.superblack.co.nz
SUPER BLACK RACING I FORD FALCON FG X
CHRIS PITHER
111
Date of Birth: 03/12/1986, Palmerston North, NZ Nickname: CrispyResidence: Sydney, NSW Wins: 0V8SC Starts: 32 Podiums: 0Pole Positions: 0Career Highlights: 2011 Australian V8 Ute Series winner, 2010 NZ V8 Ute ChampionRace Engineer: Dilan TalabaniWebsite: NA
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*All statistics are as at the start of the 2016 season
GARTH TANDER
2
Date of Birth: 31/03/1977, Perth, WA Nickname: GTResidence: Melbourne VIC Wins: 53V8SC Starts: 549 Pole Positions: 29Podiums: 143
Career Highlights: 2015 PIRTEK Enduro Cup winner, 2007 V8 Supercars Champion, 3-time Super-cheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2008/2009 Phillip Island 500 Winner
Race Engineer: Blake SmithWebsite: www.garthtander.com
JAMES COURTNEY
8
Date of Birth: June 29, 1980 Nickname: JCResidence: Penrith, NSW Wins: 14V8SC Starts: 318 Pole Positions: 8Podiums: 59
Career Highlights: 2010 V8 Supercars Champion, 2001 British Formula Ford Champion, 2003 Japanese F3 Champion, 2 x World Karting Champion
Race Engineer: Alistair McVeanWebsite: www.jamescourtney.com.au
/JCourtneyJames Courtney @JCourtney
Team Owner: Ryan Walkinshaw | Team Website: www.hrt.com.au
/GarthTanderGarth Tander @GarthTander
HOLDEN RACING TEAM I HOLDEN COMMODORE VF
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JASON BRIGHT
8
Date of Birth: 07/03/1973, Moe, VIC Nickname: BrightyResidence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 20V8SC Starts: 519 Pole Positions: 17Podiums: 88Career Highlights: 1998 Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2006 Sandown 500 Winner, 1995 Australian Formula Ford ChampionRace Engineer: Paul ScalzoWebsite: www.jasonbright.com.au
TIM SLADE
14
Date of Birth: 03/08/1985, Hornsby, NSW Nickname: SladedogResidence: Gold Coast, QLD Wins: 0V8SC Starts: 217 Pole Positions: 1Podiums: 10Career Highlights: 2008 V8 Supercars Privateers Cup, 2nd 2006 Australian Formula Ford ChampionshipRace Engineer: Julian StannardWebsite: NA
/ @TimSlade47Tim Slade @TimSlade47
/iJasonBrightJason Bright @iJasonBright
Team Owner: Brad and Kim Jones | Team Website: www.bradjonesracing.com.au
BRAD JONES RACING I HOLDEN COMMODORE VF
/TeamBOCV8SC/TeamBOC @TeamBOC
Team Owner: Brad and Kim Jones | Team Website: www.bradjonesracing.com.au
BRAD JONES RACING I HOLDEN COMMODORE VF
/FreightlinerRacing /FreightlinerRacing @FreightlinerV8
armorall.com.au /ARMORALLAusNZ/ARMORALLAusNZ @ARMORALLAusNZ
/Speedcafe/Speedcafe @Speedcafe46
*All statistics are as at the start of the 2016 season
Team Owner: Brad and Kim Jones | Team Website: www.bradjonesracing.com.au
BRAD JONES RACING I HOLDEN COMMODORE VF
TIM BLANCHARD
21
Date of Birth: 30/06/1988, Melbourne, VIC Nickname: BoobsResidence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 0V8SC Starts: 80 Pole Positions: 0Podiums: 0Career Highlights: 2007 Australian Formula Ford Champion, 2010 Dunlop Series Runner-Up, 2010 Mike Kable Young GunRace Engineer: Wally StoreyWebsite: N/A
LEE HOLDSWORTH
18
Date of Birth: 02/02/1983, Melbourne, VIC Nickname: LeethalResidence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 3V8SC Starts: 334 Pole Positions: 4Podiums: 16Career Highlights: 1st Winton 2014, 1st 2007 V8SC Oran Park, 1st 2010 Sydney 500, 3rd Bathurst 1000 (2009),Race Engineer: Jason BushWebsite: www.leeholdsworth.com.au
/LeeHoldsy4Lee Holdsworth @LeeHoldsworth
NA/Brad-Jones-Racing NA
/TimBlanchard3Tim Blanchard TimBlanchard3
Team Owner: Charlie Schwerkolt | Team Website: www.prestonhireracing.com.au
CHARLIE SCHWERKOLT RACING I HOLDEN COMMODORE VF
/Team_Eighteen @Team_Eighteen
www.armorall.com.au armorallausnz/ARMORALLAusNZ @armorallausnz
/speedcafe/speedcafe @speedcafe 47
armorall.com.au /ARMORALLAusNZ/ARMORALLAusNZ @ARMORALLAusNZ
/Speedcafe/Speedcafe @Speedcafe 47
*All statistics are as at the start of the 2016 season
RICK KELLY
15
Date of Birth: 17/01/1983, Mildura, VIC Nickname: RickoResidence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 12V8SC Starts: 437 Pole Positions: 10Podiums: 55
Career Highlights: 2003/2004 Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2006 V8 Supercars Champion, 2001 Australian Driver’s Champion.
Race Engineer: George ComminsWebsite: N/A
TODD KELLY
7
Date of Birth: 09/10/1979, Mildura, VIC Nickname: TKResidence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 19V8SC Starts: 491 Pole Positions: 7Podiums: 8
Career Highlights: 2005 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2003 Sandown 500 Winner, 1998 Formula Holden Runner-Up.
Race Engineer: Jesse WalkerWebsite: www.toddkelly.com.au
/ToddKellyRacingTodd Kelly @ToddKellyRacing
/RickKelly15 /RickKelly15 @RickKelly15
Team Owner: Rick and Todd Kelly | Team Website: www.nissanmotorsport.com.au
NISSAN MOTORSPORT I NISSAN ALTIMA L33
/nissan_msport
/nissan_msport
/NissanMotorsportAus @Nissan_MSport
armorall.com.au /ARMORALLAusNZ/ARMORALLAusNZ @ARMORALLAusNZ
/Speedcafe/Speedcafe @Speedcafe48
*All statistics are as at the start of the 2016 season
Team Owner: Rick and Todd Kelly | Team Website: www.nissanmotorsport.com.au Team Owner: Rick and Todd Kelly | Team Website: www.nissanmotorsport.com.au
NISSAN MOTORSPORT I NISSAN ALTIMA L33
23
Date of Birth: 25/05/1983, Sydney, NSW Nickname: RobboResidence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 1V8SC Starts: 259 Pole Positions: 0Podiums: 7
Career Highlights: 2003 Australian Formula 3 Champion, 2nd 2007 Dunlop Series, 3rd 2009 Bathurst 1000.
Race Engineer: Steve TodkillWebsite: www.michaelcaruso.com.au
DALE WOOD
96
Date of Birth: 09/06/1983, Melbourne, VIC Nickname: WoodyResidence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 0V8SC Starts: 100 Pole Positions: 0Podiums: 1
Career Highlights: 2013 Dunlop Series winner, 9th 2011 Bathurst 1000.
Race Engineer: Nathan McCollWebsite: N/A
/1DaleWoodDale Wood @1DaleWood
/grmotorsport
MICHAEL CARUSO /michaelcarus0Michael Caruso @michaelcarus0
/nissan_msport/NissanMotorsportAus @Nissan_MSport
www.armorall.com.au armorallausnz/ARMORALLAusNZ @armorallausnz
/speedcafe/speedcafe @speedcafe 49
armorall.com.au /ARMORALLAusNZ/ARMORALLAusNZ @ARMORALLAusNZ
/Speedcafe/Speedcafe @Speedcafe 49
*All statistics are as at the start of the 2016 season
Team Owner: Garry Rogers | Team Website: www.grmotorsport.com.au
VOLVO POLESTAR RACING I VOLVO S60
SCOTT MCLAUGHLIN
33
Date of Birth: 10/06/1993, Christchurch, NZ Nickname: ScottyResidence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 6V8SC Starts: 111 Pole Positions: 15Podiums: 18
Career Highlights: 2012 Dunlop Series winner, 2012 New Zealand V8 SuperTourer Series winner
Race Engineer: Richard HollwayWebsite: www.smracing.com.au
JAMES MOFFAT
34
Date of Birth: 18/06/1984, Melbourne, VIC Nickname: MoffResidence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 1V8SC Starts: 167 Pole Positions: 1Podiums: 2
Career Highlights: 2013 Winton V8 Supercars Race Win, 2nd 2009 Dunlop Series, Rookie of The Year in V8 Utes, Carrera Cup and V8 Supercars
Race Engineer: Manuel SanchezWebsite: www.jamesmoffat.com.au
J_MoffatJames Moffat J_Moffat
/GRMotorsport /GarryRogersMotorsport @GRMotorsport
/SMcLaughlin93Scott McLaughlin @SMcLaughlin93
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/Speedcafe/Speedcafe @Speedcafe50
*All statistics are as at the start of the 2016 season
J_Moffat
/SMcLaughlin93
Team Owner: Roger Penske | Team Website: www.djrteampenske.com.au
DJR TEAM PENSKE I FORD FALCON FG X
FABIAN COULTHARD
12
Date of Birth: 28/07/1982, Burnley, ENG Nickname: FabsResidence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 5V8SC Starts: 294 Pole Positions: 6Podiums: 29
Career Highlights: 2005 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Champion, 2004 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Rookie of the Year
Race Engineer: Phil KeedWebsite: www.fabiancoulthard.com
SCOTT PYE
17
Date of Birth: 08/01/1990, Adelaide, SA Nickname: ScottyResidence: Brisbane, QLD Wins: 0V8SC Starts: 105 Pole Positions: 0Podiums: 1
Career Highlights: 2010 British Formula Ford Champion, 2nd 2012 Dunlop Series, 2012 Mike Kable Young Gun Award winner
Race Engineer: Adam De BorreWebsite: www.scottpyeracing.com.au
/ScottPye19Scott Pye @ScottPye19
/DJRTeamPenske /DJRTeamPenske @DJRTeamPenske
/ FabianCoulthardFabian Coulthard @FabianCoulthard
www.armorall.com.au armorallausnz/ARMORALLAusNZ @armorallausnz
/speedcafe/speedcafe @speedcafe 51
armorall.com.au /ARMORALLAusNZ/ARMORALLAusNZ @ARMORALLAusNZ
/Speedcafe/Speedcafe @Speedcafe 51
*All statistics are as at the start of the 2016 season
Team Owner: Lucas Dumbrell | Team Website: www.ldmotorsport.com.au
LUCAS DUMBRELL MOTORSPORT I HOLDEN COMMODORE VF
NICK PERCAT
222
Date of Birth: 04/09/1988, Adelaide, SA Nickname: PerdogResidence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 1V8SC Starts: 79 Pole Positions: 0Podiums: 3
Career Highlights: 2011 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2009 Australian Formula Ford Champion, 4th 2010/2012 Dunlop Series
Race Engineer: Chris StuckeyWebsite: N/A
ANDRE HEIMGARTNER
3
Date of Birth: 08/06/1995, Auckland, NZ Nickname: N/AResidence: Gold Coast, QLD Wins: 0V8SC Starts: 31 Pole Positions: 0Podiums: 0
Career Highlights: Two-time NZ Formula Ford Champion
Race Engineer: N/AWebsite: www.andreheimgartner.com
/AndreHeimgartner/AHRacing @ AndreHeimgartne
/LD_Motorsport/LDMotorsport @LD_Motorsport
/NickPercatNick Percat @NickPercat
armorall.com.au /ARMORALLAusNZ/ARMORALLAusNZ @ARMORALLAusNZ
/Speedcafe/Speedcafe @Speedcafe52
*All statistics are as at the start of the 2016 season
Team Owner: Betty Klimenko | Team Website: www.erebusmotorsportv8.com
EREBUS MOTORSPORT I HOLDEN COMMODORE VF
DAVID REYNOLDS
9
Date of Birth: 03/07/1985, Albury, NSW Nickname: DaffidResidence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 3V8SC Starts: 200 Pole Positions: 7Podiums: 11
Career Highlights: 2007 Porsche Carrera Cup Champion, 2004 Australian Formula Ford Champion, 2nd 2012 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, 1st 2013 Gold Coast 600
Race Engineer: Campbell LittleWebsite: www.davidreynolds.com.au
AAREN RUSSELL
4
Date of Birth: 22/08/1991, Newcastle, NSW Nickname: N/AResidence: Newcastle, NSW Wins: 0V8SC Starts: 2 Pole Positions: 0Podiums: 0
Career Highlights: 7th 2014 Dunlop Series, 17th 2015 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000
Race Engineer: Mathew NilssonWebsite: N/A
/AarenRussellAaren Russell @ AarenRussell
/ErebusV8/ErebusMotorsportV8 @ ErebusV8
/DaffidReynoldsDavid Reynolds @DaffidReynolds
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NATIONAL MOTORSPORT
DUNLOP SERIES V8 SUPERCARS
RD DATE VENUE
1 Mar 3-6 Adelaide, SA
2 Apr 15-17 Phillip Island, VIC
3 May 6-8 Barbagallo, WA
4 Jul 8-10 Townsville, QLD
5 Sep 16-18 Sandown, VIC
6 Oct 6-9 Bathurst, NSW
7 Nov 25-27 Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
PORSCHE CARRERA CUP AUSTRALIA
RD DATE VENUE
1 Mar 3-5 Adelaide, SA
2 Mar 17-20 Albert Park, VIC
3 Apr 29-May 1 Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
4 Jun 17-19 Darwin, NT
5 Aug 26-28 Sydney, NSW
6 Sep 16-18 Sandown, VIC
7 Oct 6-9 Bathurst, NSW
8 Oct 21-23 Gold Coast, QLD
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AUSTRALIAN V8 UTE RACING SERIES
RD DATE VENUE
1 Mar 3-6 Adelaide, SA
2 Apr 1-3 Symmons Plains, TAS
3 Apr 15-17 Phillip Island, VIC
4 Mary 20-22 Winton, VIC
5 Jul 8-10 Townsville, QLD
6 Oct 6-9 Bathurst, NSW
7 Oct 21-23 Gold Coast, QLD
TOURING CAR MASTERS
RD DATE VENUE
1 Mar 3-6 Adelaide, SA
2 Apr 1-3 Sandown, VIC
3 May 20-22 Winton, VIC
4 Jun 17-19 Darwin, NT
5 Jul 22-24 Queensland Raceway, QLD
6 Sep 9-11 Phillip Island, VIC
7 Oct 6-9 Bathurst, NSW
8 Oct 29-30 Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
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AUSTRALIAN GT SPRINT SERIES
RD DATE VENUE
1 Mar 3-6 Adelaide, SA
2 Mar 17-20 Albert Park, VIC
3 May 6-8 Barbagallo Raceway, WA
4 May 27-28 Phillip Island, VIC
5 Jul 8-10 Townsville, QLD
6 Nov 11-12 Highlands Park, NZ
AUSTRALIAN GT ENDURANCE SERIES
RD DATE VENUE
1 May 29 Phillip Island, VIC
2 Aug 26-28 Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
3 Oct 28-30 Hampton Downs, NZ
4 Nov 13 Highlands Park, NZ
AUSTRALIAN GT TROPHY SERIES
RD DATE VENUE
1 Apr 1-3 Sandown Raceway, VIC
2 May 27-29 Phillip Island, VIC
3 June 10-12 Winton Raceway, VIC
4 July 1-3 Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
5 July 29-31 Queensland Raceway, QLD
6 Sep 9-11 Phillip Island, VIC
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AUSTRALIAN SUPERBIKES
RD DATE VENUE
1 Feb 26-28 Phillip Island, VIC
2 Mar 25-27 Wakefield Park, NSW
3 Apr 16-17 Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
4 Apr 29-May 1 Winton Raceway, VIC
5 June 3-5 Barbagallo, WA
6 Jun 17-19 Morgan Park, QLD
AUSSIE RACING CARSRD DATE VENUE
1 Mar 3-6 Adelaide Clipsal 500, SA
2 Apr 15-17 Phillip Island, VIC
3 Jun 17-19 SkyCity Triple Crown, NT
4 Jul 22-24 Coates Hire Ipswich 400, QLD
5 Sep 16-18 Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
6 Oct 28-30 Hampton Downs, NZ
7 Nov 4-6 Pukekohe, NZ
TOYOTA 86 SERIESRD DATE VENUE
1 May 20-21 Winton, VIC
2 Aug 26-28 Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
3 Sep 16-18 Sandown, VIC
4 Oct 6-9 Bathurst, NSW
5 Nov 25-27 Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
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CAMS FORMULA 4 RD DATE VENUE
1 Apr 1-3 Symmons Plains, TAS
2 Apr 15-17 Phillip Island, VIC
3 Jul 1-3 Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
4 Jul 22-24 Queensland Raceway, QLD
5 Sep 16-18 Sandown Raceway, VIC
6 Oct 21-23 Castrol Gold Coast 600, QLD
7 Nov 11-12 Highlands Motorsport Park, NZ
NATIONAL FORMULA FORDRD DATE VENUE
1 Apr 1-3 Sandown Raceway, VIC
2 May 27-29 Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
3 Jul 29-31 Queensland Raceway, QLD
4 Aug 19-21 Wakefield Park Raceway, NSW
5 Sep 23-25 Winton Raceway, VIC
6 Nov 25-27 Phillip Island, VIC
AUSTRALIAN FORMULA 3
RD DATE VENUE
1 Apr 1-3 Sandown Raceway, VIC
2 May 27-29 Phillip Island, VIC
3 Jun 10-12 Winton Raceway, VIC
4 Jul 1-3 Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
5 Jul 29-31 Queensland Raceway, QLD
6 Sep 9-11 Phillip Island, VIC
7 Nov 11-13 Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
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AUSTRALIAN RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP
RD DATE VENUE
1 Apr 22-24 Quit Forest Rally, WA
2 May 27-29 National Capital Rally, ACT
3 Jun 17-19 International Rally of QLD, QLD
4 Sep 9-11 Scouts Rally, SA
5 Nov 17-20 Rally Australia Coffs Harbour, NSW
AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP
RD DATE VENUE
1 Apr 8-10 Mildura, VIC
2 Jun 9-13 Finke Desert Race, NT
3 Jul 22-24 Waikerie, SA
SHANNONS NATIONALS
RD DATE VENUE
1 Apr 1-3 Sandown Raceway, VIC
2 May 27-29 Phillip Island, VIC
3 Jun 10-12 Winton Raceway, VIC
4 Jul 1-3 Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
5 Jul 29-31 Queensland Raceway, QLD
6 Sep 9-11 Phillip Island, VIC
7 Nov 11-13 Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
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400 THUNDERDATE VENUE
Jan 23-24 Calder Park Raceway, VIC
Feb 5-6 Perth Westernationals, WA
Feb 19-20 Perth West Coast Nitro, WA
Mar 5-6 Perth Nitro Max, WA
Mar 12-13 Calder Park Raceway, VIC
Mar 25-26 Santo’s Super 3 Willowbank, QLD
May 7-8 Sydney Nitro Champs, NSW
Jun 9-12 Winternationals, QLD
ROTAX PRO TOURRD DATE VENUE
1 Jan 22-24 Melbourne, VIC
2 Feb 26-28 Warwick, QLD
3 Apr 15-17 Eastern Creek, NSW
4 Jun 3-5 Ipswich, QLD
5 Jul 15-17 Bolivar, SA
6 Aug 26-28 Puckapunyal, VIC
7 Sep 30-Oct 2 Grand Final - Dubbo, NSW
AUSTRALIAN KART CHAMPIONSHIP
RD DATE VENUE
1 Feb 5-7 Lincoln County Raceway, NSW
2 Mar 25-27 Hume International Raceway, VIC
3 May 13-15 Monarto Karting Complex, SA
4 Jul 1-3 Ipswich, QLD
5 Sep 23-25 Port Melbourne Karting, VIC
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1 Mar 17-20 Australian Grand Prix
2 Apr 1-3 Bahrain Grand Prix
3 Apr 15-17 Chinese Grand Prix
4 May 30-May 1 Russian Grand Prix
5 May 13-15 Spanish Grand Prix
6 May 27-29 Monaco Grand Prix
7 Jun 10-12 Canadian Grand Prix
8 Jun 17-19 European Grand Prix
9 Jul 1-3 Austrian Grand Prix
10 Jul 8-10 British Grand Prix
11 Jul 22-24 Hungarian Grand Prix
12 Jul 29-31 German Grand Prix
13 Aug 26-28 Belgian Grand Prix
14 Sep 2-4 Italian Grand Prix
15 Sep 16-18 Singapore Grand Prix
16 Sep 30-Oct 2 Malaysian Grand Prix
17 Oct 7-9 Japanese Grand Prix
18 Oct 21-23 US Grand Prix
19 Oct 28-30 Mexican Grand Prix
20 Nov 11-13 Belgian Grand Prix
21 Nov 25-28 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
MOTOGPRD DATE VENUE
1 Mar 18-20 Grand Prix of Qatar
2 Apr 1-3 Grand Prix of Argentina
3 Apr 8-10 Grand Prix of the Americas
4 Apr 22-24 Grand Prix of Spain
5 May 6-8 Grand Prix of France
6 May 20-22 Grand Prix of Italy
7 Jun 3-5 Grand Prix of Catalunya
8 Jun 24-26 TT Assen, Netherlands
9 Jul 15-17 Grand Prix of Germany
10 Aug 12-14 Grand Prix of Austria
11 Aug 19-21 Grand Prix of Czech Republic
12 Sep 2-4 Grand Prix of Great Britain
13 Sep 9-11 Grand Prix of San Marino
14 Sep 23-25 Grand Prix of Aragon
15 Oct 14-16 Grand Prix of Japan
16 Oct 21-23 Grand Prix of Australia
17 Oct 28-30 Grand Prix of Malaysia
18 Nov 11-13 Grand Prix of Valencia
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VERIZON INDYCAR SERIESRD DATE VENUE
1 Mar 11-13 St Petersburg, FL
2 Mar 31-Apr 2 Phoenix, AZ
3 Apr 15-17 Long beach, CA
4 Apr 22-24 Barber Motorsports Park, AL
5 May 12-14 Indianapolis Road Course, IN
6 May 27-29 Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IN
7 Jun 3-5 Belle Isle, Detriot MI
8 Jun 9-11 Texas Motor Speedway, TX
9 Jun 24-26 Road America, WI
10 Jul 8-10 Iowa Speedway, TX
11 Jul 15-17 Toronto, Canada
12 Jul 29-31 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, OH
13 Aug 19-21 Pocono, PA
14 Sep 2-4 Boston, MA
15 Sep 16-18 Sonoma Raceway, CA
FIA WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIPRD DATE VENUE
1 Jan 22-24 Rallye Monte Carlo
2 Feb 12-14 Rally Sweden
3 Mar 4-6 Rally Mexico
4 Apr 22-24 Rally Argentina
5 May 20-22 Rally Portugal
6 Jun 10-12 Rally Italy
7 Jul 1-3 Rally Poland
8 Jul 29-31 Rally Finland
9 Aug 19-21 Rally Germany
10 Sep 9-11 Rally China
11 Sep 28-Oct 2 Rally France
12 Oct 14-16 Rally Spain
13 Oct 28-30 Rally Great Britain
14 Nov 18-20 Rally Australia
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NASCAR SPRINT CUPRD DATE VENUE
1 Feb 20-21 Daytona 500, FL
2 Feb 27-28 Atlanta Motor Speedway, GA
3 Mar 5-6 Las Vegas Motor Speedway, NV
4 Mar 12-13 Phoenix Raceway, AZ
5 Mar 19-20 Auto Club Speedway, Fontana, CA
6 Apr 2-3 Martinsville Speedway, VA
7 Apr 8-9 Texas Motor Speedway, TX
8 Apr 16-17 Bristol Motor Speedway, TN
9 Apr 23-24 Richmond Raceway, VA
10 Apr 30-May 1 Talladega, AL
11 May 6-7 Kansas Speedway, KS
12 May 14-15 Dover International Speedway, DE
May 20-21 Charlotte All-Star Race, NC
13 May 28-29 Charlotte Motor Speedway, NC
14 Jun 4-5 Pocono Raceway, PA
15 Jul 11-12 Michigan Speedway, MI
16 Jun 25-26 Sonoma Raceway, CA
17 Jul 1-2 Daytona Speedway, FL
18 Jul 8-9 Kentucky Speedway, KY
19 Jul 18-19 New Hampshire Speedway, NH
20 Jul 23-24 Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IN
21 Jul 30-31 Pocono Raceway, PA
22 Aug 6-7 Watkins Glen, NY
23 Aug 19-20 Bristol Motor Speedway, TN
24 Aug 27-29 Michigan Speedway, MI
25 Sep 3-4 Darlington Raceway, SC
26 Sep 9-10 Richmond Raceway, VA
27 Sep 17-18 Chicagoland Speedway, IL
28 Sep 24-25 New Hampshire Speedway, NH
29 Oct 1-2 Dover International Speedway, DE
30 Oct 7-8 Charlotte Motor Speedway, NC
31 Oct 15-16 Kansas Speedway, KS
32 Oct 22-23 Talladega, AL
33 Oct 29-30 Martinsville Speedway, VA
34 Nov 5-6 Texas Motor Speedway, TX
35 Nov 12-13 Phoenix Raceway, AZ
36 Nov 19-20 Homestead Speedway, FL
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WORLD ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP
RD DATE EVENT
1 Apr 15-17 Silverstone 6 Hours, GB
2 May 5-7 Spa 6 Hours, BEL
3 Jun 18-19 Le Mans 24 Hours, FRA
4 Jul 22-24 Nurburgring 6 Hours, GER
5 Sep 2-4 Mexico 6 Hours, MEX
6 Sep 15-17 COTA 6 Hours, USA
7 Oct 14-16 Fuji 6 Hours, JPN
8 Nov 6-8 Shanghai 6 Hours, CHN
9 Nov 17-19 Bahrain 6 Hours, BAH
SUPERBIKE FIM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPRD DATE VENUE
1 Feb 26-28 Phillip Island, AUS
2 Mar 11-13 Chang Circuit, THA
3 Apr 1-3 Motorland Aragon, ESP
4 Apr 15-17 Assen, NED
5 Apr 29-May 1 Imola, ITA
6 May 13-15 Sepang, MAL
7 May 27-29 Donington Park, GBR
RD DATE VENUE
8 Jun 17-19 Misano, ITA
9 Jul 8-10 Laguna Seca, USA
10 Jul 22-24 Monza, ITA
11 Sep 16-18 Lausitzring, GER
12 Sep 30-Oct 2 Magny-Cours, FRA
13 Oct 14-16 Circuito de Jerez, SPA
14 Oct 28-30 Losail, QAT
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