29 Articles on V8 SUPERCARS

Former national karting champion and current Formula Ford championship points leader Chaz Mostert made his first steps towards a full-time V8 Supercar drive this week, turning his maiden laps in a Fujitsu Development Series car at Queensland Raceway under the watchful eye of Glenn Seton.[V8SC] Mostert impresses in Supercar test

Former national karting champion and current Formula Ford championship points leader Chaz Mostert made his first steps towards a full-time V8 Supercar drive this week, turning his maiden laps in a Fujitsu Development Series car at Queensland Raceway under the watchful eye of Glenn Seton.

[V8SC] Reindler: That's more like it!

After a testing start to the 2010 V8 Supercar Championship Series, Fair Dinkum Sheds Racing's Karl Reindler was pleased to finally be back on home shores for the start of the season proper.

[V8SC] Minor setbacks for Reindler

Karl Reindler ended his Middle-Eastern V8 Supercar Championship Series debut with a less than perfect points tally; in part because of his recent introduction to the category, and in part due to a string of mechanical dramas which have plagued the new Fair Dinkum Sheds Racing team since it's February launch.

Karl Reindler’s debut into the V8 Supercar Championship Series at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi last weekend provided the 24-year old Perth resident with a little bit of everything. From a strong opening practice session, to mechanical failure, and a drive back through the field in the final race to a 23rd finishing position, it really was a character building weekend.[V8SC] Mission accomplished

Karl Reindler’s debut into the V8 Supercar Championship Series at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi last weekend provided the 24-year old Perth resident with a little bit of everything. From a strong opening practice session, to mechanical failure, and a drive back through the field in the final race to a 23rd finishing position, it really was a character building weekend.

For Perth’s Karl Reindler, the opening round of the 2010 V8 Supercar Championship Series can’t come quickly enough, yet despite making his debut in Australia’s highest profile form of motorsport on the other side of the world, the quietly spoken 24-year old admits that nerves really aren’t an issue...[V8SC] It begins now for Karl Reindler

For Perth’s Karl Reindler, the opening round of the 2010 V8 Supercar Championship Series can’t come quickly enough, yet despite making his debut in Australia’s highest profile form of motorsport on the other side of the world, the quietly spoken 24-year old admits that nerves really aren’t an issue...

[V8SC] Dumbrell confirms FPR shift for 2010

Paul Dumbrell has revealed he will end his career ‘on a high’ at Ford Performance Racing.

Ford Performance Racing will expand to three cars in 2010 thanks to a partnership with Rod Nash Racing and its long-time sponsor, The Bottle-O.[V8SC] FPR and RNR to merge in 2010

Ford Performance Racing will expand to three cars in 2010 thanks to a partnership with Rod Nash Racing and its long-time sponsor, The Bottle-O.

Jack Daniel’s Racing pairing Todd and Rick Kelly have been left heartbroken after falling painfully short of scoring a debut podium finish for their new team at the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 at Mount Panorama today.[V8SC] Heartbreak for Kelly's at Bathurst

Jack Daniel’s Racing pairing Todd and Rick Kelly have been left heartbroken after falling painfully short of scoring a debut podium finish for their new team at the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 at Mount Panorama today.

Todd Kelly has qualified his #7 Jack Daniel’s Racing Holden Commodore in seventh position for tomorrow’s Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 after a weather-affected Top 10 Shootout at Mount Panorama today.[V8SC] Kellys to start Bathurst P7

Todd Kelly has qualified his #7 Jack Daniel’s Racing Holden Commodore in seventh position for tomorrow’s Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 after a weather-affected Top 10 Shootout at Mount Panorama today.

[V8SC] Castrol Supercar announcement

After several months of detailed discussions we have decided not to renew our partnership with Ford Performance Racing in 2010 but instead go to the market to seek an option that better meets our branding needs.

UPDATE: The rumor of Triple Eight's defection to Holden has gained greater strength this morning (July 29) with news that a promotional vehicle is being revealed to Holden staff at Fisherman's Bend today. We expect the full details to hit the airwaves within a couple of hours.[V8SC] UPDATE: Triple 8 to Holden Confirmed..

UPDATE: The rumor of Triple Eight's defection to Holden has gained greater strength this morning (July 29) with news that a promotional vehicle is being revealed to Holden staff at Fisherman's Bend today. We expect the full details to hit the airwaves within a couple of hours.

Damian Assaillit's Fujitsu Series campaign started with great expectations at the new Townsville circuit, coming off the back of a win in the previous round a Winton. Qualifying in a strong third position, only two tenths off pole, Assaillit was looking good and quietly confident going into the first of three races for the third round of the Championship.[FUJITSU] Assaillit's Townsville curse

Damian Assaillit's Fujitsu Series campaign started with great expectations at the new Townsville circuit, coming off the back of a win in the previous round a Winton. Qualifying in a strong third position, only two tenths off pole, Assaillit was looking good and quietly confident going into the first of three races for the third round of the Championship.

New four-car V8 Supercar outfit Kelly Racing has said a big ‘thank you’ to its hard-working team members at the first official test day of the 2009 season at Winton Motor Raceway. The names of 42 Kelly Racing crew members adorned the interim testing livery on the #16 Holden Commodore of rookie driver Dale Wood as a tribute to the hard work and dedication of the new operation's staff over the off-season.[V8SC] Kelly Racing debut four cars

New four-car V8 Supercar outfit Kelly Racing has said a big ‘thank you’ to its hard-working team members at the first official test day of the 2009 season at Winton Motor Raceway. The names of 42 Kelly Racing crew members adorned the interim testing livery on the #16 Holden Commodore of rookie driver Dale Wood as a tribute to the hard work and dedication of the new operation's staff over the off-season.

V8 Supercar brothers Todd and Rick Kelly will drive for the same team and in the same colours full-time this season after the covers were officially taken off their Jack Daniel’s Holden Commodores in Melbourne today.[V8SC] Jack Daniels joins the Kelly Gang

V8 Supercar brothers Todd and Rick Kelly will drive for the same team and in the same colours full-time this season after the covers were officially taken off their Jack Daniel’s Holden Commodores in Melbourne today.

Accomplished young gun David Reynolds was today announced as the newest entrant onto the V8 Supercar circuit, landing a seat within the Walkinshaw Racing stable with a new team and a new sponsor in Bundaberg Rum.[V8SC] Bundaberg Red teams with..

Accomplished young gun David Reynolds was today announced as the newest entrant onto the V8 Supercar circuit, landing a seat within the Walkinshaw Racing stable with a new team and a new sponsor in Bundaberg Rum.

Ford Performance Racing is hoping Friday the 13th proves an auspicious date for the team after today launching its 2009 livery to the public.[V8SC] FPR reveals 2009 livery

Ford Performance Racing is hoping Friday the 13th proves an auspicious date for the team after today launching its 2009 livery to the public.

[V8SC] Walkinshaw promises big 2009

Team owner of the Toll Holden Racing Team, Tom Walkinshaw, promised HRT fans the team had a renewed focus on delivering results on the track in 2009.

HRT’s trademark “helmet and lion” graphic returns to the cars’ flanks this year.[V8SC] New look Toll HRT Commodores

HRT’s trademark “helmet and lion” graphic returns to the cars’ flanks this year.

Rising V8 Supercar talent Will Davison will join the Toll Holden Racing Team (HRT) for the 2009 season.[V8SC] Will Davison joins HRT

Rising V8 Supercar talent Will Davison will join the Toll Holden Racing Team (HRT) for the 2009 season.

Jim Beam Racing has today confirmed Steve Johnson and James Courtney as the team's driver line-up for the 2009 V8 Supercar Championship.[V8SC] Courtney confirmed at JBR

Jim Beam Racing has today confirmed Steve Johnson and James Courtney as the team's driver line-up for the 2009 V8 Supercar Championship.

Fujitsu Series V8 Supercar pilot Marcus Zukanovic is in the US today, facing off against the best rising young talents in NASCAR as he prepares to qualify for the Toyota All Star Showdown at Irwindale Speedway.[V8DS] Zukanovic vs Carmichael & Logano

Fujitsu Series V8 Supercar pilot Marcus Zukanovic is in the US today, facing off against the best rising young talents in NASCAR as he prepares to qualify for the Toyota All Star Showdown at Irwindale Speedway.

[V8SC] Villenueve for second SCAR seat..

News reports are circulating today about the possible inclusion of 1997 Formula One World Champion Jacques Villenueve in the Super Cheap Auto Paul Morris Motorsport VE Commodore alongside former V8 Supercar champion Russell Ingall for this years Championship Series.

[V8SC] Modifications to Adelaide street circuit

The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) and the South Australian Motor Sport Board (SAMSB) have today announced changes to the Adelaide Parklands street circuit ahead of the 2009 Clipsal 500 in Adelaide, South Australia on 19-22 March next year.

[V8DS] Owen crowned champion

Tint-A-Car Racing’s Steve Owen is the 2008 Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series Champion after a nail-biting weekend of racing at the Oran Park Grand Finale in Sydney (December 4-7).

[V8SC] Walkinshaw and Skaife statement

Tom Walkinshaw and Mark Skaife today reached agreement after several weeks of discussions on arrangements for Walkinshaw to assume full ownership and running of the Holden Racing Team. The decision, which is subject to approval by V8 Supercars Australia, is effective immediately.

In a bold announcement Fujitsu Racing’s Jason Bright has revealed that he will be setting his sights on winning the 2009 V8 Supercar Championship Series behind the wheel of a Stone Brothers Racing (SBR) prepared Ford Falcon.[V8SC] Bright heads to SBR in 2009

In a bold announcement Fujitsu Racing’s Jason Bright has revealed that he will be setting his sights on winning the 2009 V8 Supercar Championship Series behind the wheel of a Stone Brothers Racing (SBR) prepared Ford Falcon.

Australia’s most successful touring car driver, Mark Skaife, today announced he will retire from full-time driving at the end of the 2008 season.[V8SC] Skaife announces retirement

Australia’s most successful touring car driver, Mark Skaife, today announced he will retire
from full-time driving at the end of the 2008 season.

It's being widely speculated that Holden hero Mark Skaife will announce his retirement from full time racing next week.[V8SC] Skaife retirement imminent??

It's being widely speculated that Holden hero Mark Skaife will announce his retirement from full time racing next week.

Former world touring car champion Paul Radisich suffered what appears to be a throttle failure on top of Mount Panorama this morning, bringing the V8 Supercar warmup to an immediate stop as officials attended to the popular New Zealander.[V8SC] Car #15 in bad shape - UPDATE 2

Former world touring car champion Paul Radisich suffered what appears to be a throttle failure on top of Mount Panorama this morning, bringing the V8 Supercar warmup to an immediate stop as officials attended to the popular New Zealander.



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