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On a weekend that saw all seasons thrown at the V8 Supercar regulars, Fair Dinkum Sheds Racing’s [FDSR] Karl Reindler provided some positive focus for the Brad Jones Racing team after the withdrawal of Jason Bright and the car destroying accident of Jason Bargwanna during Race 25 on Saturday, the West Australian ran strongly all weekend and qualified just outside the top ten for Sunday’s feature race.[V8SC] Reindler; close but no dice..

On a weekend that saw all seasons thrown at the V8 Supercar regulars, Fair Dinkum Sheds Racing’s [FDSR] Karl Reindler provided some positive focus for the Brad Jones Racing team after the withdrawal of Jason Bright and the car destroying accident of Jason Bargwanna during Race 25 on Saturday, the West Australian ran strongly all weekend and qualified just outside the top ten for Sunday’s feature race.


Ford Performance Racing (FPR) will field a car driven by reigning Formula Ford Champion Chaz Mostert in the final two V8 Supercar Development Series races of the 2011 season at Sandown and Homebush.[V8SD] Mostert joins FPR

Ford Performance Racing (FPR) will field a car driven by reigning Formula Ford Champion Chaz Mostert in the final two V8 Supercar Development Series races of the 2011 season at Sandown and Homebush.


One of the Fair Dinkum Sheds Racing's [FDSR] advantages heading into the notorious Armor All 600 on the Gold Coast was the fact that they were using a known driver combination, with team-leader Karl Reindler again paired with Italian Touring Car star Fabrizio Giovanardi.[V8SC] Tough street brawl at Gold Coast

One of the Fair Dinkum Sheds Racing's [FDSR] advantages heading into the notorious Armor All 600 on the Gold Coast was the fact that they were using a known driver combination, with team-leader Karl Reindler again paired with Italian Touring Car star Fabrizio Giovanardi.


Just two weeks after the biggest event on the V8 Supercar calendar, teams have had a quick turnaround to be ready for another big challenge - the [now] annual Armor All Gold Coast 600 where some of the biggest names on the international stage will join the series regulars for 600 kilometres of the Gold Coast 'Indy' street circuit.[V8SC] Supercars' international flavour

Just two weeks after the biggest event on the V8 Supercar calendar, teams have had a quick turnaround to be ready for another big challenge - the [now] annual Armor All Gold Coast 600 where some of the biggest names on the international stage will join the series regulars for 600 kilometres of the Gold Coast 'Indy' street circuit.


After a frustrating start to the V8 Supercar endurance 'season' last month at Phillip Island, Fair Dinkum Sheds Racing's [FDSR] Karl Reindler and team-mate David Wall came into the iconic Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 full of anticipation with the knowledge that their Brad Jones Racing team historically have been one of the top performers at the annual classic.[V8SC] Just laps away from a top ten

After a frustrating start to the V8 Supercar endurance 'season' last month at Phillip Island, Fair Dinkum Sheds Racing's [FDSR] Karl Reindler and team-mate David Wall came into the iconic Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 full of anticipation with the knowledge that their Brad Jones Racing team historically have been one of the top performers at the annual classic.


After a five week mid-season break, it's action stations in the V8 Supercar Championship series as the blue-riband events on the annual calendar approach in the weeks ahead. For Fair Dinkum Sheds Racing's [FDSR] Karl Reindler, the break has allowed him to reflect on the season to date, and prepare his fitness ahead of the forthcoming enduro rounds, scheduled for immediately after this weekend's series return for the Coates Hire Ipswich 300.[V8SC] Back to business for Reindler

After a five week mid-season break, it's action stations in the V8 Supercar Championship series as the blue-riband events on the annual calendar approach in the weeks ahead. For Fair Dinkum Sheds Racing's [FDSR] Karl Reindler, the break has allowed him to reflect on the season to date, and prepare his fitness ahead of the forthcoming enduro rounds, scheduled for immediately after this weekend's series return for the Coates Hire Ipswich 300.


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.


[V8SC] Lee Holdsworth column

It seemed strange to be back at Phillip Island again after competing there just weeks ago for the first of the endurance events.


[V8SC] Lee Holdsworth column

After coming down from a huge high at Bathurst I headed north to compete at what I consider to be the most challenging circuits on the V8 calendar, Surfers Paradise.


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.


Following a disappointing round at Phillip Island our team was keen to redeem a bundle of points at the biggest race of the year, the “Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000”.[V8SC] Lee Holdsworth column

Following a disappointing round at Phillip Island our team was keen to redeem a bundle of points at the biggest race of the year, the “Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000”.


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] Lee Holdsworth column

The endurance season has started and to kick it off was the Phillip Island 500.


[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.


[V8SC] Lee Holdsworth column

It was another tough weekend for GRM at the last round of the V8 Supercar Series at Sandown Raceway.


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.


[V8SC] Lee Holdsworth column

It was V8 Supercars’ first visit to the Townsville street circuit and it turned out to be, in my opinion, the biggest and best event so far on the 2009 series calendar!


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.


[V8SC] Lee Holdsworth column

Next stop …. Darwin, and what a relief it was to finally arrive where the sun is shining and it’s nice and warm!


[V8SC] Lee Holdsworth column

Having now been full-time with the team for four seasons, it was very satisfying to clock up my 50th V8 Supercar round start in Tasmania at the weekend.


There’s no hiding it, last weekend was one I’d like to forget. I came to Winton with high hopes of continuing my championship charge. Being my home track, I thought we had a very realistic chance of winning.[V8SC] Lee Holdsworth column

There’s no hiding it, last weekend was one I’d like to forget. I came to Winton with high hopes of continuing my championship charge. Being my home track, I thought we had a very realistic chance of winning.


[V8SC] Lee Holdsworth column

I have to admit, in the lead up to Hamilton, I was feeling pretty confident about having another solid weekend.


[V8SC] Lee Holdsworth column

Two street races in two weeks is one hell of a way to start a season!


[V8SC] Lee Holdsworth column

Finally we’re back into gear and racing again for another season, and I couldn’t think of a better place to kick off than the Clipsal 500.


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.


After a long break, it is almost that time again to get revved up for the start of another V8 season and I am absolutely edging to get back into it!! I feel re-energized and ready to get back in the race car and work towards winning some races in ‘09’.[V8SC] Lee Holdsworth column

After a long break, it is almost that time again to get revved up for the start of another V8 season and I am absolutely edging to get back into it!! I feel re-energized and ready to get back in the race car and work towards winning some races in ‘09’.


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] Lee Holdsworth column

What a year! The final race of 2008… Now all that is left is the last round ever at Oran Park and in fact where I took out my first ever V8 Supercar round win!


[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.


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