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The heavily favoured Garry Holt/Ryan McLeod Holden Astra scored an easy Class D pole position for the Dial Before You Dig Australian Six Hour, despite some confusion as to the car’s eventual driver line-up.[6-HOUR] Holt on top - Class D

The heavily favoured Garry Holt/Ryan McLeod Holden Astra scored an easy Class D pole position for the Dial Before You Dig Australian Six Hour, despite some confusion as to the car’s eventual driver line-up.

The Grand Prix Mazda team secured their favouritism for Class C honours in the Dial Before You Dig Australian Six Hour, after clocking the fastest time in qualifying by over eight tenths of a second.[6-HOUR] Mazda vs BMW - Class C

The Grand Prix Mazda team secured their favouritism for Class C honours in the Dial Before You Dig Australian Six Hour, after clocking the fastest time in qualifying by over eight tenths of a second.

None of the four Australian built cars in the field will start the race from inside the top ten, after the two favoured HSV and FPV cars ran into problems during qualifying.[6-HOUR] Tough day for Aussies - Class B

None of the four Australian built cars in the field will start the race from inside the top ten, after the two favoured HSV and FPV cars ran into problems during qualifying.

Two Evolution IX model Mitsubishi Lancers will start from the second row of the grid, with the David Wall/Des Wall/Trevor Symonds East Holiday Parks entry edging out the Tony Quinn/Klark Quinn VIP Petfoods machine in qualifying.[6-HOUR] Old Lancers on pace

Two Evolution IX model Mitsubishi Lancers will start from the second row of the grid, with the David Wall/Des Wall/Trevor Symonds East Holiday Parks entry edging out the Tony Quinn/Klark Quinn VIP Petfoods machine in qualifying.

Having scored pole-position for the Dial Before You Dig Australian Six Hour, Warren Luff says that he will drive conservatively during the opening stint of the race.[6-HOUR] Luff's conservative view..

Having scored pole-position for the Dial Before You Dig Australian Six Hour, Warren Luff says that he will drive conservatively during the opening stint of the race.

While much of the pre-race talk has surrounded tyre wear, fuel consumption still looms as a crucial factor ahead of the inaugural Dial Before You Dig Australian Six Hour.[6-HOUR] Economy crucial to success

While much of the pre-race talk has surrounded tyre wear, fuel consumption still looms as a crucial factor ahead of the inaugural Dial Before You Dig Australian Six Hour.

Stuart Kostera and Warren Luff have continued their dominating form at Eastern Creek Raceway today, scoring pole for the Dial Before You Dig Australian Six Hour.[6-HOUR] Luff/Kostera on pole

Stuart Kostera and Warren Luff have continued their dominating form at Eastern Creek Raceway today, scoring pole for the Dial Before You Dig Australian Six Hour.

“Everything’s going okay, but I’m a little concerned about tyre wear,” Team Mitsubishi Ralliart boss Allan Heaphy admitted post-qualifying at the inaugural Eastern Creek Australian Six Hour.[6-HOUR] Heaphy cautious on tyre wear

“Everything’s going okay, but I’m a little concerned about tyre wear,” Team Mitsubishi Ralliart boss Allan Heaphy admitted post-qualifying at the inaugural Eastern Creek Australian Six Hour.

After a competitive opening practice day at Eastern Creek, and a long night to sort their twin Mazda 3 MPS Class C cars, Colin Osborne was confident they were as well prepared as they could have hoped heading into qualifying.[6-HOUR] Disappointment for Osborne

After a competitive opening practice day at Eastern Creek, and a long night to sort their twin Mazda 3 MPS Class C cars, Colin Osborne was confident they were as well prepared as they could have hoped heading into qualifying.

Ian Thorp’s R-Sport team has endured a tough weekend with a niggling third gear issue with the Clio 197s. “They don’t race with the standard production box in Europe,” he shrugged post-qualifying.[6-HOUR] Tough day for Renault

Ian Thorp’s R-Sport team has endured a tough weekend with a niggling third gear issue with the Clio 197s. “They don’t race with the standard production box in Europe,” he shrugged post-qualifying.

2010 Bathurst 12 Hour winner John Bowe was in an upbeat mood on Friday afternoon at Eastern Creek, following practice for the Dial Before You Dig Australian Six Hour.[6-HOUR] Bowe upbeat after practice

2010 Bathurst 12 Hour winner John Bowe was in an upbeat mood on Friday afternoon at Eastern Creek, following practice for the Dial Before You Dig Australian Six Hour.

Flying under the radar during Friday practice for the Dial Before You Dig Australian Six Hour at Eastern Creek was Alan East Motorsport.[6-HOUR] Walls flying under radar at EC

Flying under the radar during Friday practice for the Dial Before You Dig Australian Six Hour at Eastern Creek was Alan East Motorsport.

Team Mitsubishi Ralliart duo Stuart Kostera and Warren Luff topped Friday’s private practice ahead of this weekend’s Dial Before You Dig Australian Six Hour, cementing their favouritism for the race.[6-HOUR] Luff/Kostera top practice

Team Mitsubishi Ralliart duo Stuart Kostera and Warren Luff topped Friday’s private practice ahead of this weekend’s Dial Before You Dig Australian Six Hour, cementing their favouritism for the race.

The Kerrick Sports Sedan National Series has announced its plans for 2010, including a new class within the series and a five-round calendar with the Shannons Nationals.[NATIONAL] Sports Sedans plan big 2010

The Kerrick Sports Sedan National Series has announced its plans for 2010, including a new class within the series and a five-round calendar with the Shannons Nationals.

V8 Ute driver Allan Letcher has been cleared from the medical centre after his car rolled six times into the infamous Bathurst Chase following a race one incident with V8 Ute drivers Charlie Kovacs and Ben Kavich at Mount Panorama, Bathurst today, Saturday, 10th October.[V8UTES] Letcher destroys ute at Bathurst

V8 Ute driver Allan Letcher has been cleared from the medical centre after his car rolled six times into the infamous Bathurst Chase following a race one incident with V8 Ute drivers Charlie Kovacs and Ben Kavich at Mount Panorama, Bathurst today, Saturday, 10th October.

[NATIONALS] Domaschenz brothers storm Winton

Geelong brothers Jason and Craig Domaschenz took out the Commodore Cup Endurance Challenge while the Formula 3 success was shared, in Round Five of the Shannons Nationals at Winton Motor Raceway.

[SSEDAN] Ricciardello wins at Mallala

Tony Ricciardello won the Clem Smith Cup for Sports Sedans in Round Four of the Shannons Nationals at Mallala Motor Sport Park, where South Australian drivers starred.

[NATIONAL] Provisionally it's Jamieson

The opening round of the 2009 Australian Saloon Car Championship series remains provisional after Holden Commodore driver Shawn Jamieson from South Australia led both races from lights out to flag fall.

The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) is delighted that an arrangement for the Australian Manufacturers Championship has been established for 2009, with CAMS retaining the overarching responsibility for the category, particularly the sporting and technical regulations.[CAMS] Future secure for Australian..

The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) is delighted that an arrangement for the Australian Manufacturers Championship has been established for 2009, with CAMS retaining the overarching
responsibility for the category, particularly the sporting and technical regulations.

[CAMS] CAMS lowers minimum age..

The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) has approved a change to the minimum licensing age requirement for circuit racing in Australia from 16 to 14 years, creating a smoother pathway for up-and-coming young drivers.

The Shannons Nationals Motor Racing Championships will visit Queensland's Morgan Park Raceway for the first time in 2009, following a change to this year's schedule.[NATIONALS] Nationals add Morgan Park..

The Shannons Nationals Motor Racing Championships will visit Queensland's Morgan Park Raceway for the first time in 2009, following a change to this year's schedule.

[CARRERA] Carrera Cup withdrawn for 2009

Porsche Cars Australia (PCA) today announced the withdrawal of the Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Championship for 2009. The regrettable decision results from the inability of teams to commit fully to this season’s entire championship.

[CARRERA] Porsche renews commitment

Porsche has outlined it is committed towards ensuring that Carrera Cup Australia remains the premier support category to the V8 Supercar Championship Series.

Drift Australia has announced that its 2009 championship will consist of a single event, to be held at Sydney's Oran Park Raceway on 19-20 September.[DRIFT] Just one round in 2009..

Drift Australia has announced that its 2009 championship will consist of a single event, to be held at Sydney's Oran Park Raceway on 19-20 September.

MELBOURNIAN LAUREN GRAY has taken title glory in the Australian Manufacturers Championship after clinching Class E with a stunning performance at Sandown Raceway this weekend.[AMC] Lauren Gray takes out Aust..

MELBOURNIAN LAUREN GRAY has taken title glory in the Australian Manufacturers Championship after clinching Class E with a stunning performance at Sandown Raceway this weekend.

Neil McFadyen has been crowned the inaugural MINI Challenge Champion after today’s third and final race at Oran Park Raceway, whilst Jason Bargwanna wrapped up his third round win in four events.[MINI] McFadyen inaugural MINI champion

Neil McFadyen has been crowned the inaugural MINI Challenge Champion after today’s third and final race at Oran Park Raceway, whilst Jason Bargwanna wrapped up his third round win in four events.

Falcon driver Layton Crambrook held on to a slender points lead heading into the final race of the final round of the Yokohama V8 Ute Series, but needed to work his way through the field from the middle of the pack to defeat title rival Kim Jane who was starting from the front row of the grid.[V8UTES] Crambrook is champion

Falcon driver Layton Crambrook held on to a slender points lead heading into the final race of the final round of the Yokohama V8 Ute Series, but needed to work his way through the field from the middle of the pack to defeat title rival Kim Jane who was starting from the front row of the grid.

CAMS Rising Star Scott Pye made a sensational debut in the Toyota Racing Series by winning the Wigram Cup at the Ruapuna circuit in Christchurch, New Zealand last weekend.[CAMS] Pye wins Wigram Cup on TRS debut..

CAMS Rising Star Scott Pye made a sensational debut in the Toyota Racing Series by winning the Wigram Cup at the Ruapuna circuit in Christchurch, New Zealand last weekend.

Melbourne drivers Mark Eddy and Darren Hossack were among six national champions crowned at Sandown Raceway today in the final round of the Shannons Nationals, while Allan Simonsen and Nick O'Halloran won the Sandown GT Classic.[CAMS] Championship glory for Melbourne..

Melbourne drivers Mark Eddy and Darren Hossack were among six national champions crowned at Sandown Raceway today in the final round of the Shannons Nationals, while Allan Simonsen and Nick O'Halloran won the Sandown GT Classic.

GP Racing’s Ray Sidebottom made a return to his childhood last weekend in an effort to hone his skills prior to a return to the V8 Ute ranks for the season finale at Oran Park in December.[V8UTES] Sidey returns to his roots..

GP Racing’s Ray Sidebottom made a return to his childhood last weekend in an effort to hone his skills prior to a return to the V8 Ute ranks for the season finale at Oran Park in December.

Carrera Cup Australia will come hurtling into the 2009 season, with stimulating changes to the category revealed recently.[CCUP] Exciting times mooted for 09!

Carrera Cup Australia will come hurtling into the 2009 season, with stimulating changes to the category revealed recently.

Australian motorsport legend Glenn Seton will contest his first race meeting at Adelaide's Mallala Motor Sport Park in a decade this weekend, in Round Nine of the Shannons Nationals.[CAMS] Glenn Seton returns to Mallala

Australian motorsport legend Glenn Seton will contest his first race meeting at Adelaide's Mallala Motor Sport Park in a decade this weekend, in Round Nine of the Shannons Nationals.

[CAMS] Entries confirmed for Comm Cup..

The final entries have been confirmed for this weekend�s inaugural Commodore Cup endurance event at Mallala,South Australia.

Fresh from their campaigns in Australia’s Great Race, two of the country's most experienced Touring Car drivers have been confirmed for the 2009 WPS Bathurst 12 Hour Showroom Enduro.[PROD] Seton & Jones set for 12hr

Fresh from their campaigns in Australia’s Great Race, two of the country's most experienced Touring Car drivers have been confirmed for the 2009 WPS Bathurst 12 Hour Showroom Enduro.

GP Racing’s Shanan Sidebottom has experienced the full range of ‘Bathurst emotions’ this weekend as he made his debut at the world famous mountain circuit, for round seven of the Yokohama V8 Ute Series.[V8UTE] Full Bathurst exp. for Sidebottom

GP Racing’s Shanan Sidebottom has experienced the full range of ‘Bathurst emotions’ this weekend as he made his debut at the world famous mountain circuit, for round seven of the Yokohama V8 Ute Series.

[CAMS] Shannons Nationals 2009 calendar

For the first time, the Shannons Nationals will contest its 10 rounds at 10 different circuits in 2009.

As the second-tier series in Australian motorsport continues to grow, the calendar for its fourth season has been announced, with Wakefield Park and Queensland Raceway returning to the program and the series lining up for its first visit to Winton Motor Raceway.

[V8UTE] Crambrook extends series lead

Series leader Layton Crambrook has extended his points lead in the 2008 V8 Ute Series heading into the final round at Oran Park in early December.

The Ford driver passed title rival Kim Jane for the lead at the completion of the opening lap of today’s third race, ensuring yet another round victory.

[V8UTE] Wimmer takes maiden Ute victory

Young Queenslander Kurt Wimmer took one of the biggest wins of his career, on the biggest stage in the country after winning the reverse-grid Yokohama V8 Ute Series race at Mount Panorama this morning.



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