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SPEEDCAFE.COM’S ULTIMATE GUIDE SANDOWN 500SEPTEMBER 12 - 14, 2014

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SANDOWN 500SEPTEMBER 12 - 14, 2014

EDITOR IN CHIEF: Gordon Lomas

JOURNALIST: Tom Howard

DESIGN: Kirstie Fuentes

SALES/MARKETING: Leisa Emberson

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olvo has been one of the remarkable success stories of the car of the future era.

Only the brave would have predicted the Volvo Polestar Racing operation under the esteemed leadership of Garry Rogers

Motorsport would have come out of the blocks swinging punches.

Right from the get-go the S60s have been both quick from a power perspective and proficient aerodynamically.

In the hands of young tyro Scott McLaughlin, Volvo has claimed three victories (1 non-championship, 2 points paying) leading into the Pirtek Enduro Cup phase of the season.

It has been an astonishing level of competitiveness which sees the operation a real threat heading to the Wilson Security Sandown 500.

There is no doubt the Volvo’s which McLaughlin will share with Alex Premat and Robert Dahlgren will see Greg Ritter join the team will be competitive.

What is going to be tested is just how reliable the Yamaha sourced B8444S engine will be at the

toughest track, Mount Panorama, on the calendar and what fuel consumption habits it will have.

Reliability issues aside, what is clear is that Volvo has the pace to be a serious threat at Sandown, the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 and the Castrol Gold Coast 600.

Volvo’s step into the great unknown

5 WELCOME/CONTENTS

11 CIRCUIT GUIDE

13 ENTRY LIST AND SEASON

STATISTICS

15 DID YOU KNOW?

17 PREVIOUS WINNERS

19 RED BULL RACING AUSTRALIA #1

20 RED BULL RACING AUSTRALIA #888

21 HOLDEN RACING TEAM #2

22 HOLDEN RACING TEAM #22

24 WALKINSHAW RACING #47

25 WALKINSHAW RACING #222

26 EREBUS MOTORSPORT #4

27 EREBUS MOTORSPORT #9

28 FORD PERFORMANCE RACING #5

29 FORD PERFORMANCE RACING #6

30 CHARLIE SCHWERKOLT RACING #18

31 ROD NASH RACING #55

32 NISSAN MOTORSPORT #7

33 NISSAN MOTORSPORT #15

34 NISSAN MOTORSPORT #36

35 NISSAN MOTORSPORT #360

36 BRAD JONES RACING #8

37 BRAD JONES RACING #14

38 BRAD JONES RACING #21

39 DICK JOHNSON RACING #16

40 DICK JOHNSON RACING #17

41 GARRY ROGERS MOTORSPORT #33

42 GARRY ROGERS MOTORSPORT #34

43 LUCAS DUMBRELL #23

44 TEKNO AUTOSPORTS #97

46 PREVIOUS CHAMPIONS

48 CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS

49 PORSCHE CARRERA CUP PREVIEW

AND ENTRY LIST

50 V8 UTES

51 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

ContentsIN EVERY ISSUE!

Tom HowardMultimedia Journalist, Speedcafe.com

BETTING STORY

MELBOURNE DRIVERS SET TO DOMINATE AT SANDOWNVictorians will make up a quarter of the 2014 Australian V8 Ute Racing Series...50

COVER STORY

ENTERING THE UNKNOWNVolvo Polestar Racing has almost rewritten the rulebook in terms of what can be expected....7

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olvo Polestar Racing has almost rewritten the rulebook in terms of what can be expected from a new manufacturer entering

the cut throat world of V8 Supercars this season.

Having started the year with a brand new Volvo S60 yet to turn a wheel in the heat of battle, Garry Rogers and his team have worked miracles to not only ensure the car is competitive but also capable of winning races.

Entering the unknown: Volvo plotting Pirtek Enduro Cup attack V

In the hands of Scott McLaughlin, the S60 has claimed six pole positions, more than any other driver this year, and has won two championship races.

While Volvo has proved a new manufacturer can come into V8 Supercars and be competitive, the Swedish manufacturer will now face the ultimate test of man and machine in V8 Supercars; the Pirtek Enduro Cup.

Beginning with this weekend’s Wilson Security Sandown 500, the S60 will

encounter its toughest test to date with a race more than twice the distance of the regular season 200km feature races.

The prospect of a 500km race presents the team with plenty of unknowns as to how the car will handle the distance with only so much information able to be retrieved from testing.

Reliability has been an issue for the impressively fast S60, but to their credit Garry Rogers Motorsport have reacted quickly in providing solutions to problems

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that have arisen this year. However the endurance season

produces its own variables which require to be mastered in order for success. Engine life and fuel consumption are big factors for teams, especially new manufacturers as Erebus and Nissan found out last year.

Inspite of this, the guru behind the S60’s rise to prominence, Richard Hollway, admitted the team are heading into the unknown but is reasonably confident.

“In terms of reliability we are confident but on fuel consumption we are on the cusp we are not quite there so we have got some work to do there,” Hollway told Speedcafe.com.

“We are certainly going into it hoping to win.”

“We are all pretty confident the car will hold up but we are also a bit nervous as we just don’t really know what will happen,” added McLaughlin.

“We’ve done vigorous testing on the engines but we haven’t really done a long stint similar to those in an endurance race and that is where the unknowns are.

“Its going to be interesting but we have done as many kilometres as we can.

“We are just going to wait and see.”While question marks surround how

Volvo Polestar Racing will cope with its first Pirtek Enduro Cup campaign, there are no such concerns over its lead driver pairing of McLaughlin and French ace Alexandre Premat.

Despite only one full season in the main

game under his belt, the 21-year-old Kiwi is fast becoming a potential champion of the future and is particularly strong come enduro time.

McLaughlin has claimed top 10 finishes in five of the seven endurance races he has competed in.

Combining the burgeoning talent of McLaughlin with the speed and experience of endurance specialist Premat has created a pairing more than capable of upsetting the perennial favourites from Triple Eight, Ford Performance racing and the HRT.

If the S60 passes the endurance test with flying colours, McLaughlin can see himself challenging for the Pirtek Enduro Cup title.

“Its going to be a tough gig but I can’t see any reason why we cannot be up

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the front and challenge for this enduro championship,” said McLaughlin.

“Its a big ask but you have to have high goals.

“It seems as though that all the enduro tracks will suit our car.

Alex loves the car and its pretty awesome to be back with him again.

“I’ve half missed him in some ways.“He has raced all the big endurance races

so he is a great weapon to have.”Having lost his seat of two years at Garry

Rogers Motorsport this year to Swede Robert Dahlgren, Premat is particularly fired up for his V8 Supercars return.

The experienced Frenchman has proven to be quick especially over the enduro races and was on course for a podium at Bathurst last year before a fuel issue struck. He also recorded a top 10 at Sandown last

season. “I’m really pumped and I’ve been training

hard for this, Premat told Speedcafe.com“Its a huge boost for myself knowing that

this car is capable of winning. “What Scotty has done this season is

really impressive and the team have a done a really good job considering this is a brand new car.

“Our ambition is to finish in the top three and win races, we have a strong package so lets go out and do it.

“I did 40 laps in the car at Winton last week and I have to say the car is a bit easier to drive than last year in terms of balance.”

While all eyes will be focussing on the enduro heavyweights at the front, Volvo and in particular McLaughlin and Premat have the potential to be this year’s Pirtek Enduro Cup surprise package.

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Circuit Overview

Location: Sandown Park, Melbourne Length: 3.1 kilometres 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: 1m08.6203s (Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VF 2013)Race Lap Record: 1m09.9061s (Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VF 2013)

Circuit Description

A fast and flowing circuit 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.

2013 Highlight: Last year’s race developed into a classic with Jamie Whincup and Craig Lowndes going head-to-head for the victory in the final stages, with the former coming out on top.

Event Format

Friday: 3x40 minute Practice Sessions Saturday: 1x40 minute Practice session, 1x20 minute Qualifying session followed by 2x20 lap Qualifying RacesSunday: 1x 20 minute Warm up session followed by 1x500km Race

Tyre Allocation

Teams will be allocated with 24 hard tyres to be used through the weekend.

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Wilson Security Sandown 500 Entry ListNo Team Primary Driver Co-Drirver Car

1 Red Bull Racing Australia Jamie Whincup Paul Dumbrell Holden

2 Holden Racing Team Garth Tander Warren Luff Holden

4 Erebus Motorsport V8 Lee Holdsworth Craig Baird Mercedes

5 Ford Pepsi Max Crew Mark Winterbottom Steve Owen Ford

6 Ford Pepsi Max Crew Chaz Mostert Paul Morris Ford

7 Jack Daniel’s Racing Todd Kelly Alex Buncombe Nissan

8 Team BOC Jason Bright Andrew Jones Holden

9 Erebus Motorsport V8 Will Davison Alex Davison Mercedes

14 Lockwood Racing Fabian Coulthard Luke Youlden Holden

15 Jack Daniel’s Racing Rick Kelly David Russell Nissan

16 Wilson Security Racing Scott Pye Ashley Walsh Ford

17 Wilson Security Racing David Wall Steven Johnson Ford

18 Team JELD-WEN Jack Perkins Cameron Waters Ford

21 Advam Racing Dale Wood Chris Pither Holden

22 Holden Racing Team James Courtney Greg Murphy Holden

23 Repair Management Australia Russell Ingall Tim Blanchard Holden

33 Valvoline Racing GRM Scott McLaughlin Alexandre Premat Volvo

34 Valvoline Racing GRM Robert Dahlgren Greg Ritter Volvo

36 Norton Hornets Michael Caruso Dean Fiore Nissan

47 Supercheap Auto Racing Tim Slade Tony D’Alberto Holden

55 The Bottle-O Racing Team David Reynolds Dean Canto Ford

97 Team Tekno V.I.P. Petfoods Shane van Gisbergen Jonathon Webb Holden

222 Walkinshaw Racing Nick Percat Oliver Gavin Holden

360 Norton Hornets James Moffat Taz Douglas Nissan

888 Red Bull Racing Australia Craig Lowndes Steven Richards Holden

Season StatisticsPole Positions

Driver Poles

Scott McLaughlin 7

Jamie Whincup 7

Craig Lowndes 6

Fabian Coulthard 3

James Courtney 2

Jason Bright 1

James Moffat 1

Shane Van Gisbergen 1

Wins

Driver Wins

Jamie Whincup 9

James Courtney 3

Craig Lowndes 3

Shane Van Gisbergen 3

Mark Winterbottom 3

Scott McLaughlin 2

Jason Bright 1

Fabian Coulthard 1

Lee Holdsworth 1

Chaz Mostert 1

Garth Tander 1

Podiums

Driver Podiums

Jamie Whincup 14

Craig Lowndes 13

Shane Van Gisbergen 10

Mark Winterbottom 10

Fabian Coulthard 7

James Courtney 7

Scott McLaughlin 7

Chaz Mostert 6

Garth Tander 4

Jason Bright 1

Will Davison 1

Lee Holdsworth 1

Nick Percat 1

Tim Slade 1

Dale Wood 1

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1This year’s Wilson Security Sandown 500 is a special one given 2014 is the 50th anniversary of the first running of the Sandown

touring car endurance classic in 1964 won by the Alfa Romeo Ti Super of Ralph Sach and Italian Roberto Bussinello.

Beginning as a Six Hour race in that year, it later morphed into a Three Hour in 1968 and from that point on became the annual, pre-Bathurst endurance race.

It became a 500-kilometre race in 1984 and later disappeared from the calendar as the ‘500 was held at Queensland Raceway (1999-2002) and Phillip Island (2008-2011) prior to the Sandown 500’s return in 2012.

This year is the 43rd time the race has been held, the 25th time it has been a 500-kilometre race and the 10th time it has been a part of the Australian Touring Car Championship/V8 Supercar Championship.

2Ford Performance Racing’s Mark Winterbottom will make his 150th V8 Supercar Championship round start at this year’s Wilson Security Sandown 500.

Winterbottom becomes the 20th driver in Championship history to reach the mark, which ironically comes at the same circuit where he made his V8SC debut as a Stone Brothers Racing endurance driver back in 2003.

The 33-year-old won the Sandown 500 in 2006 with Jason Bright and was runner-up with Steve Richards in 2012. He also claimed pole position for the race in 2007.

3Craig Lowndes could make history at this year’s Wilson Security Sandown 500 and equal the late, great Peter Brock’s record of nine wins in the annual pre-Bathurst endurance race.

Brock won all nine of his races at Sandown, though Lowndes has won eight across the three different venues that have hosted the annual 500-kilometre race in the V8 Supercar era.

He’s clocked up five wins at Sandown (1996, 1997, 2005, 2007, 2012), two at Phillip Island (2010, 2011) and one at Queensland Raceway (2000).

4Brad Jones Racing will celebrate its 200th V8 Supercar Championship round at the Wilson Security Sandown 500.

The Albury-based team made its debut in the opening round of 2000 at Phillip Island and raced Ford Falcons for eight seasons before switching to Holden Commodores from 2008 onwards.

BJR has won nine V8SC races in that time however is yet to claim one at Sandown.BJR’s best Sandown 500 result remains a fourth place in 2003 with Brad Jones and John Bowe driving.

5Volvo returns to the Wilson Security Sandown 500 this year for the first time in 20 years with its pair of S60s run by Garry Rogers’ team.

A Volvo last appeared in the Melbourne endurance classic back in 1994 when production cars competed in their own separate class alongside the V8s of the era.

Dutchman Jan Lammers and production car expert Kent Youlden (father of Lockwood Racing endurance driver Luke) finished 19th overall and fourth in class in an 850 T-5.

This year is just the fifth time (in addition to 1964, 1985, 1986 and 1994) that a Volvo has competed in the Sandown 500.

6The Holden Racing Team’s Garth Tander will make his 220th ATCC/V8 Supercar Championship round start at Sandown, tying former HRT teammate Mark Skaife for fourth on the all-time championship starts list.

Tander is yet to claim a Sandown 500 podium finish let alone a victory, with no less than four, fourth-placed finishes in the race in 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2012.

8Brothers Will and Alex Davison will pair up in the #9 Erebus Motorsport V8 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG at Sandown and, in doing so, share a car for the first time in their careers.

No brothers have ever claimed victory in the Sandown 500, though Rick and Todd Kelly did come close in 2006 when they finished second to Jason Bright/Mark Winterbottom by just 0.1586s, the closest finishing margin in the race’s history.

9Seven combinations have survived from last year’s Pirtek Enduro Cup for the three-round, four-race endurance component of the 2014 V8 Supercar Championship.

The combinations remaining in place are:- Jamie Whincup/Paul Dumbrell (Red Bull Racing Australia – defending champs) - Lee Holdsworth/Craig Baird (Erebus Motorsport V8)

- Jason Bright/Andrew Jones (Team BOC) - Fabian Coulthard/Luke Youlden (Lockwood Racing) - James Courtney/Greg Murphy (Holden Racing Team) - David Reynolds/Dean Canto (The Bottle-O Racing Team) - James Moffat/Taz Douglas (Norton Hornets).

10Nissan GT racing star Alex Buncombe is the only V8 Supercar Championship debutant in the field of 50 pilots at Sandown.

Buncombe, who is part of Nissan’s Global Academy program, drives a Nissan GT-R GT3-spec car in the Blancpain Endurance Series and will share the #7 Jack Daniel’s Racing Nissan Altima with Todd Kelly in the Pirtek Enduro Cup.

The Brit is joined by countryman Oliver Gavin (who competed at the 2011 Gold Coast 600 alongside Greg Murphy), Cameron Waters and Swede Robert Dahlgren on the list of drivers making their first Sandown 500 start.

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PREVIOUS RACE WINNERSYear Driver Car

2013 Jamie Whincup/Paul Dumbrell Holden Commodore VF

2012 Craig Lowndes/Warren Luff Holden Commodore VE

2007 Craig Lowndes/Jamie Whincup Ford Falcon BF

2006 Jason Bright/Mark Winterbottom Ford Falcon BA

2005 Craig Lowndes/Yvan Muller Ford Falcon BA

2004 Marcos Ambrose/Greg Ritter Ford Falcon BA

2003 Mark Skaife/Todd Kelly Holden Commodore VY

2002 Paul Stokell/Anthony Tratt Lamborghini Diablo GTR

2001 John Bowe/Tom Waring Ferrari 360 Modena Challenge

1998 Larry Perkins/Russell Ingall Holden Commodore VT

1997 Greg Murphy/Craig Lowndes Holden Commodore VS

1996 Craig Lowndes/Greg Murphy Holden Commodore VR

1995 Dick Johnson/John Bowe Ford Falcon EF

1994 Dick Johnson/John Bowe Ford Falcon EB

1993 Geoff Brabham/David Parsons Ford Falcon EB

1992 Larry Perkins/Steve Harrington Holden Commodore VL SS Group A SV

1991 Mark Gibbs/Rohan Onslow Nissan GT-R

1990 Glenn Seton/George Fury Ford Sierra RS500

1989 Jim Richards/Mark Skaife Nissan Skyline GTS-R

1988 Allan Moffat/Gregg Hansford Ford Sierra RS500

1987 George Fury/Terry Shiel Nissan Skyline Turbo

1986 George Fury/Glenn Seton Nissan Skyline Turbo

1985 Jim Richards/Tony Longhurst BMW 635CSi

1984 Peter Brock/Larry Perkins Holden Commodore VK

1983 Allan Moffat Mazda RX-7

1982 Allan Moffat Mazda RX-7

1981 Peter Brock Holden Commodore VC

1980 Peter Brock Holden Commodore VC

1979 Peter Brock Holden Torana SS 5000 A9X

1978 Peter Brock Holden Torana SS 5000 A9X

1977 Peter Brock Holden Torana SS 5000 A9X

1976 Peter Brock Holden Torana SL/R 5000 L34

1975 Peter Brock Holden Torana SL/R 5000 L34

1974 Allan Moffat Ford Falcon XB GT

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Driver: Jamie Whincup

TEAM: RED BULL RACING AUSTRALIA CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: ROLAND DANE ENGINEER: DAVID CAUCHI

Date of Birth: February 6, 1983 Born: Melbourne, Vic Lives: Gold Coast, QLD V8SC Debut: 2002 QLD Raceway Best Championship Finish: 1st (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013) 2013 Championship Finish: 1st Career Highlights: 5-time V8 Supercar Champion, 4-time Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2007/2008 Barry Sheene Medalist

FAST FACTS Last Round (Sydney Motorsport Park): Q: 1st, 2nd, 6th, F: 4th, 3rd, 5th 2013 Sandown Q: 2nd F: 1st

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 333V8SC Race Wins: 84First Race Win: 2006 Adelaide Last Win: 2014 Queensland Raceway Poles: 58First Pole: 2007 QLD Raceway Last Pole: 2014 Sydney Motorsport ParkPodiums: 126First Podium: 2005 Sandown Last Podium: 2014 Sydney Motorsport Park

2014 SEASON Current Championship Position: 1stRace Starts: 28Race Results:(1, 3, 15,1,1,2,9,19,10,24,5,4,10,17,3,4,1,1,3,1,7,1,1,1,6,4,3,5) Best Finish: 1st x10 (Clipsal,Symmons Plains, Hidden Valley, Townsville, Queensland Raceway, Sydney

Motorsport Park)Average Race Finish: 5.8Retirement Rate: 0% DNF Mechanical: 0DNF Accident: 0 Race Qualifying: (1, 3, 2,1,1,1,14,21,13,2,5,2,8,11,4,6,1,1,2,10,10,3,2,3,5,1,2,6) Best Race Qualifying: 1st x6 (Clipsal, Symmons Plains Hidden Valley)Average Qualifying: 5.0

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK (ROUND 9) Q: 1st, 2nd, 6th, F: 4th, 3rd, 5th

SANDOWN RECORD 2013 Q: 2nd F: 1st2012 Q: 19th F: 3rd2011 Q: 2nd, 1st F: 13th, 1st2010 Q: 1st, 4th F: 2nd, 3rd2009 Q: 2nd, 9th F: 6th, 3rd2008 Q: 1st F: 1st,3rd,1st2007 Q: 5th, F: 1st 2006 Q: 5th* F: 3rd2005 Q: 13th F: 3rd2004 Q:32nd F: DNF2003 Q: 28th F: 29th

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2003Starts: 16Finishes: 15Best Race Finish: 1st x5 (2007,2008, 2011,2013) Best Qualifying: 1st x3 (2008,2010,2011) Average Race Finish: 5.8Average Race Qualifying: 6.7

Date of Birth: September 1, 1982 Born: Melbourne, Vic Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 1999 Symmons Plains Best Championship Finish: 9th (2010) 2013 Championship Finish: 30thCareer Highlights: 2012 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2013 Sandown 500 Winner, 2002 Konica V8 Series Champion

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 278V8SC Race Wins: 3 First Race Win: 2010 Sandown Last Win: 2013 Sandown Poles: 2 First Pole: 2010 Sandown Last Pole: 2011 Symmons Plains Podiums: 6 First Podium: 2010 Symmons Plains Last Podium: 2013 Bathurst

2014 SEASON Current Championship Position: N/A Race Starts: N/ARace Results: N/A Best Finish: N/A Average Race Finish: N/A Retirement Rate: N/ADNF Mechanical: N/ADNF Accident: N/ARace Qualifying: N/A Best Race Qualifying: N/AAverage Qualifying: N/A

SANDOWN RECORD 2013 Q: 1st* F: 1st2012 Q: 2nd F: 3rd 2011, Q: 7th, 8th F: 12th, DNF 2010, Q: 2nd F: 1st, 7th2009, Q: 23rd, 20th F: 23rd, 10th 2008, Q: 15th F: 12th, 13th, 27th 2007, Q: 25th, F: 6th 2006, Q: *, F: 28th 2005, Q: * , F: 13th 2004, Q: 8th, F: 8th 2003, Q: 24th, F: DNF

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2003 Starts: 16Finishes: 14 Best Race Finish: 1st (2010, 2013) Best Qualifying: 2nd (2012) Average Race Finish: 11.7Average Race Qualifying: 12.3

Co-Driver: Paul Dumbrell

#1

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#888TEAM: RED BULL RACING AUSTRALIA CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: ROLAND DANE ENGINEER: JEROMY MOORE

Driver: Craig LowndesDate of Birth: June 21, 1974 Born: Melbourne, Vic Lives: Brisbane QLD V8SC Debut: 1996 Eastern Creek Best Championship Finish: 1st (1996, 1998, 1999) 2013 Championship Finish: 2nd Career Highlights: 3-time V8 Supercar Champion, 5-time Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 winner

FAST FACTS Last Round (Sydney Motorsport Park), Q: 4th, 21st, 23rd, F: 3rd, 11th, 9th 2013 Sandown, Q: 3rd F: 2nd

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 535Race Wins: 97First Race Win: 1996 Eastern Creek Last Race Win: 2014 Barbagallo Poles: 38First Pole: 1996 Symmons Plains Last Pole: 2014 Queensland RacewayPodiums: 132First Podium: 1996 Eastern Creek Last Podium: 2014 Sydney Motorsport Park

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 3rdRace Starts: 28Race Results: (2,1,2,8.5,1,8,16,7,3,15,10,20,6,1,2,2,2,17,DNF,6,23,2,2,2,3,11,9) Best Finish: 1st x3 (Clipsal 500, Symmons Plains, Barbagallo)Average Race Finish: 6.9Retirement Rate: 3.6% DNF Mechanical: 0 DNF Accident: 1 Race Qualifying: (2,1,7,2, EXC, 2,4,2

3,5,4,15,7,15,2,1,1,3,2,1,5,6,1,1,4,9,4,21,23) Best Race Qualifying: 1st (Clipsal, Barbagallo, Hidden Valley, Townsville, Queensland Raceway) Average Qualifying: 6.3

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK ROUND 9 Q: 4th, 21st, 23rd, F: 3rd, 11th, 9th

SANDOWN RECORD (From 2001)2013: Q: 3rd F: 2nd 2012 Q: 7th F: 1st2011 Q: 27th, 4th F:6th, 4th 2010 Q: 12th, 6th F: 8th, 11th2009 Q: 6th, 12th F: 3rd, 5th2008 Q: 9th F: 3rd, 1st2007 Q: 5th*, F: 1st2006 Q: 5th F: 3rd2005 Q: 2nd F: 1st2004 Q: 5th F: 18th 2003 Q 7th F: 16th2002 Q: 2nd F: 7th, 17th2001 Q: 14th F: 2nd,3rd,1st

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 1997Starts: 20Finishes: 20Best Race Finish: 1st x5 (2001, 2005, 2008, 2012)Best Qualifying: 2nd x2 (2002,2005) Average Race Finish: 6.1 Average Race Qualifying: 8.1

*Did not qualify

Co-Driver: Steven RichardsDate of Birth: July 7, 1972 Born: Otahuhu, NZ Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 1996 Eastern Creek Best Championship Finish: 5th (2004) 2013 Championship Finish: 31stCareer Highlights: 3-time Bathurst 1000 Winner, 1994 Australian Formula Ford Champion, 6-time Bathurst podium finisher

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 434V8SC Race Wins: 8 First Race Win: 1999 Bathurst Last Win: 2013 Bathurst Poles: 6 First Pole: 2004 Barbagallo Last Pole: 2009 Phillip Island Podiums: 29 First Podium: 1999 Bathurst Last Podium: 2013 Bathurst

2014 SEASON Current Championship Position: N/A Race Starts: N/ARace Results: N/A Best Finish: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/ARetirement Rate: N/ADNF Mechanical: N/ADNF Accident: N/ARace Qualifying: N/A Best Race Qualifying: N/A Average Qualifying: N/A

SANDOWN RECORD (Stats from 2001)2013 Q: 7th F: 6th2012 Q: EXC F: 2nd2010, Q: 16th, F: 12th, 15th 2009, Q: 13th, 16th F: 14th, 12th 2008, Q: 7th, F: 23rd, 16th, 9th

2007, Q: 6th, F: 3rd 2006, Q: 16th, F: 28th 2005, Q: 8th, F: 13th 2004, Q: 12th, F: 15th2003, Q: 21st, F: 6th 2002, Q: 5th, F: 6th, DNF 2001, Q: 11th, F: 15th, 8th, DNF

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 1996 Starts: 19Finishes: 17Best Race Finish: 2nd (2012) Best Qualifying: 5th (2002) Average Race Finish: 11.9 Average Race Qualifying: 11.5

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TEAM: HOLDEN RACING TEAM CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: RYAN WALKINSHAW ENGINEER: BLAKE SMITH/JASON BUSH

#2

Driver: Garth TanderDate of Birth: March 31, 1977 Born: Perth, WA Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 1998 Phillip Island Best Championship Finish: 1st (2007) 2013 Championship Finish: 8th Career Highlights: 2007 V8 Supercar Champion, 3-time Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2008/2009 Phillip Island 500 Winner FAST FACTS Last Round (Sydney Motorsport Park): Q: 14th,10th, 11th, F: 2nd, DNF, 18th2013 Sandown Q:13th F: 22nd V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 504V8SC Race Wins: 52 First Race Win: 1999 Calder Last Win: 2013 Phillip Island Poles: 29 First Pole: 2000 Adelaide Last Pole: 2012 Sydney Podiums: 82First Podium: 1999 QLD Raceway Last Podium: 2014 Sydney Motorsport Park

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 9th Race Starts: 28Race Results: (11, 7, 13,6,6,25,15,21,23,9,11,5,12, 15,11,22,5,4,6,2,1,2,8,8,9,2,DNF,18) Best Finish: 1st (Townsville) Average Race Finish: 10.3Retirement Rate: 3.6% DNF Mechanical: 0 DNF Accident: 1Race Qualifying: (15,18, 3,14,8,24,10,20,18, 16,11,5,2212,17,17,5,6,11,2,11,5,15,12,17,14,10,11)

Best Race Qualifying: 2nd (Townsville) Average Qualifying: 12.5

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK (ROUND 9) Q: 14th,10th, 11th, F: 2nd, DNF, 18th

SANDOWN RECORD (From 2001)2013 Q:13th F: 22nd 2012 Q: 3rd F: 4th2011 Q: 10th, 16th F: 8th,5th2010 Q: 5th, 20th F: DNF, 17th 2009 Q: 27th, 6th F: 17th, 1st2008 Q: 12th F: 5th, 9th, 12th2007 Q: 4th F: 4th2006 Q: 14th F: 26th2005 Q: 1st F: 4th2004 Q: 14th F: 4th2003 Q: 11th F: 18th2002 Q: 19th F: 8th, DNF2001 Q: 20th F: 16th,21st,DNF

CAREER SANDOWN STATS ( From 2001) Debut: 1998Starts: 21Finishes: 18Best Race Finish: 1st (2009) Best Qualifying: 1st (2005) Average Race Finish: 10.2Average Race Qualifying: 12.2

Co-Driver: Warren LuffDate of Birth: April 21, 1976 Born: Sydney, NSW Lives: Gold Coast, QLD V8SC Debut: 1999 QLD Raceway Best Championship Finish: 21st (2004) 2013 Championship Finish: 29th Career Highlights: 2012 Sandown 500 Winner, 2-time V8 Ute Champion

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 117 Race Wins: 1 Last Race Win: 2013 Gold Coast Best Qualifying: 3rd x 2 Podiums: 6 First Podium: 2004 Sandown Last Podium: 2013 Gold Coast

2014 SEASON Current Championship Position: N/A Race Starts: N/ARace Results: N/A Best Finish: N/A Average Race Finish: N/A Retirement Rate: N/ADNF Mechanical: N/ADNF Accident: N/ARace Qualifying: N/A Best Race Qualifying: N/A Average Qualifying: N/A

SANDOWN RECORD 2013 Q: 5th F: 2nd 2012 Q: 5th F: 1st2011, Q: 11th, 28th, F: 22nd, 24th 2010, Q: 26th F: 27th, DNF 2007, Q: 27th, F: DNF 2006 Q: 22nd F: 23rd2005, Q: *, F: 14th 2004 Q: * F: 3rd2003 Q: * F:15th* - Indicates co-driver qualified car for grid position.

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2004 Starts: 11Finishes: 9Best Race Finish: 1st (2012) Best Qualifying: 5th x2 (2012, 2013) Average Race Finish: 14.6Average Race Qualifying: 17.6

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#22

Driver: James Courtney Date of Birth: June 29, 1980 Born: Penrith, NSW Lives: Gold Coast, QLD V8SC Debut: 2005 Sandown Best Championship Finish: 1st (2010) 2013 Championship Finish: 11th Career Highlights: 2010 V8 Supercar Champion, 2001 British Formula Ford Champion, 2003 Japanese F3 Champion

FAST FACTS Last Round (Sydney Motorsport Park), Q: 10th, 7th, 4th F: 8th, 8th, DNF2013, Sandown Q: 7th F: 5th

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 279Race Wins: 13First Race Win: 2008 QLD Raceway Last Race Win: 2014 Queensland RacewayPoles: 7First Pole: 2007 Adelaide Last Pole: 2014 Townsville Podiums: 36First Podium: 2006 Oran Park Last Podium: 2014 Queensland Raceway

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 6th Race Starts: 28Race Results: (9, 18, 1,2,10,3,DNF,9,2,4,1,12,14,9,8,15,8,11,5,8,2,4,5,10,1,8,8,DNF) Best Finish: 1st (Clipsal) Average Race Finish: 8.2Retirement Rate: 7.1% DNF Mechanical: 0 DNF Accident: 1 Race Qualifying: (4, 8,15,4,16,5,17,17,6,6,1,11,13,16,7,5,10,7,5,1,8,6,5,13,2,10,7,4)

Best Race Qualifying: 1st (Pukekohe, Townsville) Average Qualifying: 7.2

LAST ROUND SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK (ROUND 9) Q: 10th, 7th, 4th F: 8th, 8th, DNF

SANDOWN RECORD 2013 Q: 7th F: 5th2012 Q: 16th F: 9th2011 Q: 8th, 12th F: 2nd, 11th2010: Q: 6th, 5th F: 4th, 1st2009 Q: 4th, 2nd F: 2nd, 8th2008 Q: 11th F: 6th, 4th, 3rd2007 Q: 2nd, F: 16th2006 Q 9th F: 9th2005 Q: 18th* F: 11th

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2005Starts: 14Finishes: 14Best Race Finish: 1st (2010) Best Qualifying: 2nd (2009) Average Race Finish: 6.6 Average Race Qualifying: 7.5

*Did not qualify

Co-Driver: Greg Murphy Date of Birth: August 23, 1972 Born: Hastings, NZ Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 1997 Calder Park Best Championship Finish: 2nd (2002, 2003) 2013 Championship Finish: 52ndCareer Highlights: 4-time Bathurst 1000 winner, 2-time Sandown 500 winner

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 437Race Wins: 28 First Race Win: 1997 Calder Park Last Race Win: 2005 Gold Coast Poles: 13 First Pole: 1997 Calder Park Last Pole: 2005 Gold Coast Podiums: 37 First Podium: 1997 Symmons Plains Last Podium: 2011 Bathurst

2014 SEASON Current Championship Position: N/ARace Starts: N/ARace Results: N/A Best Finish: N/A Average Race Finish: N/A Retirement Rate: N/ADNF Mechanical: N/ADNF Accident: N/ARace Qualifying: N/A Best Race Qualifying: N/A Average Qualifying: N/A

SANDOWN RECORD (Stats from 2001)2013 Q: 10th F: 5th2012, Q: 26th F: 27th 2011, Q: 16th, 23rd F: DNF, 21st 2010, Q: 11th F: 23rd, 10th2009, Q: 20th, 10th F: 11th, 23rd

2008, Q: 19th, F: 22nd, 26th, 11th 2007, Q: *, F: 14th2006, Q: 24th, F: 29th 2005, Q: 3rd , F: DNF 2004, Q: *, F: 5th 2003, Q: 3rd, F: 3rd 2002, Q: 4th, F: 2nd, 3rd2001, Q: 2nd, F: 8th, 2nd,DNF

CAREER SANDOWN STATS (Stats from 2001)Debut: 1997 Starts: 21Finishes: 18Best Race Finish: 2nd (2002)Best Qualifying: 1st (2004) Average Race Finish: 13.6 Average Race Qualifying: 13.2 * indicates co drover qualified the car

TEAM: HOLDEN RACING TEAM CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: RYAN WALKINSHAW ENGINEER: ROB STARR/ALISTAIR MCVEAN

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TEAM: WALKINSHAW RACING CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: RYAN WALKINSHAW ENGINEER: BRYCE SEALES/TERRY KERR

#47

Driver: Tim SladeDate of Birth: August 3, 1985 Born: Hornsby, NSW Lives: Gold Coast, QLD V8SC Debut: 2009 Adelaide Best Championship Finish: 5th (2012) 2013 Championship Finish: 22ndCareer Highlights: 2008 V8 Supercar Privateers Cup, 2nd 2006 Australian Formula Ford Championship

FAST FACTS Last Round (Sydney Motorsport Park), Q: 19th, 13th, DNC F: DNF, DNS, DNS, 2013 Sandown Q:8th F: 21st

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 173Best Race Finish: 2nd x 3 Poles: 1 Last Pole: 2012 Sydney Podiums: 7First Podium: 2011 QLD Raceway Last Podium: 2014 Winton

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 21st Race Starts: 28Race Results: (15, 14, 6,14,19,8,DNF,11,3,11,10,24,21,23,14,25,16,8,19,DNF, DNF, 13,15,17,14,DNF, DNS,DNS) Best Finish: 3rd (Winton) Average Race Finish: 14.5Retirement Rate: 14.3% DNF Mechanical: 1 DNF Accident: 3 Race Qualifying: (9,12,6,16,22,7,15,8,8,14,10,17,2,14,11,25,17,14,17,7,7,11,

14,9,14,19,13,DNC) Best Race Qualifying: 2nd (Pukekohe) Average Qualifying: 12.4

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK (ROUND 9) Q: 19th, 13th, DNC F: DNF, DNS, DNS

SANDOWN RECORD 2013 Q: 8th F: 21st2012 Q: 4th F: 7th,2011 Q: 5th, 9th F: 15th, 7th2010 Q: 22nd, 18th F: 18th, 6th2009 Q: 22nd, 17th F: 21st, 24th

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2009Starts: 8Finishes: 8Best Race Finish: 7th x2 (2011 2012) Best Qualifying: 4th (2012) Average Race Finish: 13.7 Average Race Qualifying: 13.1

Co-Driver: Tony D’AlbertoDate of Birth: December 9, 1985 Born: Melbourne, Vic Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2005 Sandown Best Championship Finish: 20th (2010) 2013 Championship Finish: 16th Career Highlights: 2007 Dunlop Series Champion, 6th 2007 Bathurst 1000

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 186 Best Race Finish: 4th x 2 (2013 Winton, Gold Coast) Best Qualifying: 2nd (2013 Winton) Podiums: 0

2014 SEASON Current Championship Position: N/A Race Starts: N/ARace Results: N/A Best Finish: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/A Retirement Rate: N/A DNF Mechanical: N/ADNF Accident: N/ARace Qualifying: N/ABest Race Qualifying: N/AAverage Qualifying: N/A

SANDOWN RECORD 2013 Q: 17th F: 23rd2012, Q: 14th, F: 23rd 2011, Q: 24th, 19th, F: DNF, 18th 2010, Q: 28th F: 25th, 14th 2009, Q: 26th, 19th F: DNS, 7th2008 Q: 20th F: 25th, 25th, 25th2007 Q: * F: 11th

2006 Q: 18th F: 16th2005 Q: * F: DNF* Indicates co-driver qualified the car

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2005Starts: 13Finishes: 11 Best Race Finish: 7th (2009) Best Qualifying: 14th (2012) Average Race Finish: 19.3 Average Race Qualifying: 20.6

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#222

Driver: Nick PercatDate of Birth: September 14, 1988 Born: Adelaide, SA Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2010 Phillip Island Best Championship Finish: N/A 2013 Championship Finish: 36th Career Highlights: 2011 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2009 Australian Formula Ford Champion, 4th, 2010/2012 Dunlop Series

FAST FACTS Last Round (Sydney Motorsport Park), Q: 8th, 15th, 3rd F: 16th, 19th, 2nd 2013 Sandown Q: 13th F: 22nd

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 37V8SC Race Wins: 1 First Race Win: 2011 Bathurst Last Win: 2011 Bathurst Best Qualifying: 2nd (2011 Phillip Island) Podiums: 1 First Podium: 2011 Bathurst Last Podium: 2011 Bathurst 2014 SEASON Current Championship Position: 15th Race Starts: 28Race Results: (22, 15, DNF,17,DNF,15,21,15,17,6,6,7,11,22,20,11,23,19,23,4,9,5,12,7,7,16,19,2) Best Finish: 2nd (Sydney Motorsport Park) Average Race Finish: 13.5Retirement Rate: 7.1%

DNF Mechanical: 0 DNF Accident: 1 Race Qualifying: (25, 13, 13,25,21,9,8,16,9,8,6,6,12,15,21,15,24,20,15,9,2,8,11,8,4, 8,15,3) Best Race Qualifying: 2nd (Townsville) Average Qualifying: 12.5

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK (ROUND 9) Q: 8th, 15th, 3rd F: 16th, 19th, 2nd SANDOWN RECORD 2013 Q: 13th* F: 22nd2012. Q: 3rd* F: 4th

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2012 Starts: 2Finishes: 2 Best Race Finish: 4th (2012)Best Qualifying: 3rd* (2012)Average Race Finish: 10.7Average Race Qualifying: 6.0

Co-Driver: Oliver GavinDate of Birth: September 29, 1972 Born: Huntingdon, GB Lives: N/A V8SC Debut: 2014 SandownBest Championship Finish: N/A2013 Championship Finish: N/A Career Highlights: British F3 champion 1995, 4 time Le Mans 24 Hours class winner

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 0Best Race Finish: N/A Poles: 0Last Pole: N/A Podiums: 0First Podium: N/A Last Podium: N/A

2014 SEASON Current Championship Position: N/A Race Starts: N/ARace Results: N/ABest Finish: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/ARetirement Rate: N/ADNF Mechanical: N/ADNF Accident:N/ARace Qualifying: N/ABest Race Qualifying: N/A Average Qualifying: N?A

CAREER SANDOWN RECORD Debut in 2014

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2014 Starts: N/AFinishes: N/A

Best Race Finish: N/ABest Qualifying: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/AAverage Race Qualifying: N/A

TEAM: WALKINSHAW RACING CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: RYAN WALKINSHAW ENGINEER: ALEX SOMERSET

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TEAM: EREBUS MOTORSPORT CAR: EREBUS E63 AMG OWNER: BETTY KLIMENKO ENGINEER: BRAD WISCHUSEN

#4

Driver: Lee HoldsworthDate of Birth: February 2, 1983 Born: Brisbane, Queensland Lives: Gold Coast, Queensland V8SC Debut: 2004 Sandown Best Championship Finish: 7th (2010) 2013 Championship Finish: 20th Career Highlights: 1st 2007 V8SC Oran Park; 1st 2010 Sydney 500, 3rd Bathurst 1000 (2009),

FAST FACTS Last Round (Sydney Motorsport Park), Q: 7th, 8th, 14th F: 10th, 15th, 13th, 2013 Sandown Q: 19th F: 4th

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 291V8SC Race Wins: 3 First Race Win: 2007 Oran Park Last Win: 2014 Winton Motor Raceway Poles: 4 First Pole: 2009 Townsville Last Pole: 2010 Sydney Olympic Park Podiums: 13First Podium: 2007 Oran Park Last Podium: 2014 Winton

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 17th Race Starts: 28Race Results: (17, 17, 16,16,9,12,5,1,15,12,17,17,155,12,18,10, DNF, 12,22,15,15,17,18,23,10,15,13) Best Finish: 1st (Winton Motor Raceway) Average Race Finish: 13.9Retirement Rate: 3.6% DNF Mechanical: 1DNF Accident: 0

Race Qualifying: (16, 6, 9,13,5,10,13,4,22,12,17,21,115,9,11,7,13,16,16,9,13,23,21,20,7,8,14) Best Race Qualifying: 4th (Winton Motor Raceway) Average Qualifying: 12.5

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK (ROUND 9) Q: 7th, 8th, 14th F: 10th, 15th, 13th

SANDOWN RECORD 2013 Q: 19th F: 4th2012 Q: 13th, 24th F 8th2011 Q: 12th, 3rd F: 17th, 8th2010 Q: 7th, 3rd F: 6th, 4th2009 Q: 21st, 7th F: 18th, 11th2008 Q: 14th F: 11th, 22nd, 8th2007 Q: 11th F: 5th2006 Q: 11th F: 6th2005 Q: 27th F: 20th2004 Q: 31st* F: DNF

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2004Starts: 15Finishes: 14Best Race Finish: 4th x2 (2010, 2013) Best Qualifying: 3rd (2010, 2011) Average Race Finish: 10.7Average Race Qualifying: 11.0

Co-Driver: Craig BairdDate of Birth: July 22, 1970 Born: Hamilton, New Zealand Lives: Gold Coast, Queensland V8SC Debut: 1999 QLD Raceway Best Championship Finish: 15th (2000) 2013 Championship Finish: 34thCareer Highlights: 5-time Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Champion, 4-time New Zealand Touring Car Champion, 2013 Sepang 12 Hour Winner

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 160 V8SC Race Wins: 1 First Race Win: 2000 Phillip Island Last Win: 2000 Phillip Island Poles: 1 First Pole: 2004 Winton Last Pole: 2004 Winton Podiums: 1 First Podium: 2000 Phillip Island Last Podium: 2000 Phillip Island

2014 SEASON Current Championship Position: N/ARace Starts: N/ARace Results: N/A Best Finish: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/ARetirement Rate: N/ADNF Mechanical: N/ADNF Accident: N/ARace Qualifying: N/A Best Race Qualifying: N/A Average Qualifying: N/A

SANDOWN RECORD 2013 Q: DNF QR F: 4th2012 Q: 14th F: 8th

2007 Q:* F: 4th2006 Q:* F: 7th2005, Q: 23rd , F: 19th2004, Q: 17th, F: 13th 2003, Q: 16th, F: DNF 2002, Q: 31st, F: 21st, DNF

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2002Starts: 9Finishes: 7 Best Race Finish: 4th x2 (2013, 2007) Best Qualifying: 14th (2012) Average Race Finish: 10.9 Average Race Qualifying: 20.2 *Indicates co-driver qualified the car

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TEAM: EREBUS MOTORSPORT CAR: EREBUS E63 AMG OWNER: BETTY KLIMENKO ENGINEER: LUKE MASON

#9

Driver: Will DavisonDate of Birth: August 30, 1982 Born: Melbourne, Vic Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2004 Winton Best Championship Finish: 2nd (2009) 2013 Championship Finish: 3rd Career Highlights: 2009 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2009 Barry Sheene Medalist, 2012 Clipsal 500 Winner

FAST FACTS Last Round (Sydney Motorsport Park), Q: 12th, 18th, 16th, F: 7th, 5th, 11th2013 Sandown Q: 1st F: 3rd

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 288V8SC Race Wins: 16 First Race Win: 2008 Eastern Creek Last Win: 2013 Townsville Poles: 16 First Pole: 2009 Sandown Last Pole: 2013 Sandown Podiums: 46 First Podium: 2007 Bathurst Last Podium: 2014 Townsville 2014 SEASON Championship Position: 13thRace Starts: 28Race Results: (13, 10, DNF,7,23,4,6,8,18,5,16,18,7,7,18,24,DNF,13,16,3,16,10,7,14,18,7,5,11) Best Finish: 3rd (Townsville) Average Race Finish: 11.7 (2 DNF) Retirement Rate: 7.1% DNF Mechanical: 0

DNF Accident: 1Race Qualifying: (24,20,17,10,6,4,20,14,20,5,16,24,16,7,6,12,15,12,12,8,3,9,6,15,10,12,18,16) Best Race Qualifying: 4th (Symmons Plains) Average Qualifying: 12.8

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK (ROUND 9) Q: 12th, 18th, 16th, F: 7th, 5th, 11th

SANDOWN RECORD 2013 Q: 1st F: 3rd2012 Q: 27th F: 17th2011 Q: 3rd, 6th F: 4th, 3rd2010 Q: 4th, 10th F: 10th, DNF2009 Q: 1st, 1st F: 1st, 2nd2008 Q: 3rd F: DNF, 11th, 7th2007 Q: 7th,F: DNF2006 Q: 8th* F: 4th2005 Q: 10th* F: 18th2004 Q: 24th*F: DNF

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2004Starts: 15Finishes: 12Best Race Finish: 1st (2009) Best Qualifying: 1st x2 (2009 2013) Average Race Finish: 8.9 Average Race Qualifying: 6.3* Did not qualify

Co-Driver: Alex DavisonDate of Birth: November 3, 1979 Born: Melbourne, Vic Lives: Gold Coast, QLD V8SC Debut: 2004 Sandown Best Championship Finish: 11th (2011) 2013 Championship Finish: 13th Career Highlights: 2004 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Champion, 2nd 2008 Le Mans Series GT2 Class

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 146 Best Race Finish: 2nd x 2 Poles: 1 Last Pole: 2010 Hidden Valley Podiums: 3 First Podium: 2009 Hidden Valley Last Podium: 2013 Phillip Island

2014 SEASON Current Championship Position: N/A Race Starts: N/ARace Results: N/A Best Finish: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/ARetirement Rate: N/ADNF Mechanical: N/A DNF Accident: N/A Race Qualifying: N/A Best Race Qualifying: N/AAverage Qualifying: N/A

CAREER SANDOWN RECORD 2013: QR: 27th, F: 15th2012: QR: 10th, F: 26th2011: Q: 28th & 20th, F: 16th & 15th 2010: Q: 17th, F: 15th & 21st 2009, Q: 14th, & 18th, F: 16th & 21st

2007: Q: 13th, F: DNF2006: Q: 13th, F: 14th2005; Q: 31st, F: 17th 2004: Q: 32nd, F: DNF

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2004 Starts: 12 Finishes: 10 Best Race Finish: 14th (2006) Best Qualifying: 10th (2012 Qualifying Race) Average Race Finish: 17.6 Average Race Qualifying: 20.3

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TEAM: FORD PERFORMANCE RACING CAR: FORD FALCON FG OWNER: ROD NASH/RUSTY FRENCH ENGINEER: GRANT MCPHERSON

#5

Driver: Mark WinterbottomDate of Birth: May 20, 1981 Born: Sydney, NSW Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2003 Sandown Best Championship Finish: 2nd (2008) 2013 Championship Finish: 4th Career Highlights: 2006 Sandown 500 Winner, 2003 Dunlop Series Champion, 2003 V8 Supercar Rookie of the Year

FAST FACTS Last Round (Sydney Motorsport Park), Q: 17th, 17th, 15th, F: 11th, 12th, 20th 2013 Sandown Q:4th F: 6th

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 338V8SC Race Wins: 26First Race Win: 2006 Sandown Last Win: 2014 Hidden ValleyPoles: 30 First Pole: 2007 Pukekohe Last Pole: 2013 Phillip Island Podiums: 83First Podium: 2006 Pukekohe Last Podium: 2014 Hidden Valley

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 2nd Race Starts: 28Race Results: (4,4,12,3,2,9,7,2,1,13,1,2,1,4,2,3,6,6,1,11,8,6,6,6,22,11,12,20) Best Finish: 1st (Winton Motor Raceway, Pukekohe Raceway, Hidden Valley) Average Race Finish: 6.6Retirement Rate: 0% DNF Mechanical: 0 DNF Accident: 0

Race Qualifying: (3,5,5,6,2,13,23,6,4,10,2,3,4,8,5,2,6,4,10,17,19,12,7,11,8,17,17,15) Best Race Qualifying: 2nd (Symmons Plains, Pukekohe, Barbagallo) Average Qualifying: 8.7

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK (ROUND 9) Q: 17th, 17th, 15th, F: 11th, 12th, 20th

SANDOWN RECORD 2013 Q:4th F: 6th2012 Q: 16th F: 2nd2011 Q: 17th, 2nd F: 7th, 2nd2010 Q: 3rd, 2nd F: 3rd, 2nd2009 Q: 11th, 15th F: 12th, 16th2008 Q: 2nd F: 2nd, 6th, 2nd2007 Q: 1st F: 8th2006 Q: 3rd* F: 1st2005 Q: 14th* F: 16th2004 Q: 8th* F: 6th2003 Q: 14th F: 11th

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2003Starts: 16Finishes: 16Best Race Finish: 1st (2006)Best Qualifying: 1st (2007) Average Race Finish: 6.9Average Race Qualifying: 7.9*Did not qualify

Co-Driver: Steve OwenDate of Birth: December 18, 1974 Born: Melbourne, Vic Lives: Gold Coast, QLD V8SC Debut: 1999 Bathurst Best Championship Finish: 17th (2011) 2013 Championship Finish: 32nd Career Highlights: 2-time Dunlop Series Champion, 2nd, 2010 Bathurst 1000, 2010 Gold Coast 600 Win

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 167V8SC Race Wins: 1 Last Win: 2010 Gold Coast Poles: 2 First Pole: 2010 Phillip Island Last Pole: 2013 Sandown Podiums: 3 First Podium: 2010 Bathurst Last Podium: 2013 Sandown 2014 SEASON Current Championship Position: N/A Race Starts: N/ARace Results: N/A Best Finish: N/A Average Race Finish: N/ARetirement Rate: N/ADNF Mechanical: N/ADNF Accident: N/ARace Qualifying: N/A Best Race Qualifying: N/A Average Qualifying: N/A

SANDOWN RECORD 2013 Q: 2nd F: 3rd2012, Q: 22nd F: 25th 2011, Q: 9th, 27th F: 10th, 10th2007, Q: 15th, F: 11th 2006, Q: 10th, F: 12th

2005 Q: * F: 23rd2004 Q: 13th F: DNF2003 Q: 30th F:21st* - Indicates co-driver qualified car for grid position.

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2003Starts: 10Finishes: 9 Best Race Finish: 3rd (2013) Best Qualifying: 2nd (2013) Average Race Finish: 14.4Average Race Qualifying: 16.0

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#6TEAM: FORD PERFORMANCE RACING CAR: FORD FALCON FG OWNER: ROD NASH/RUSTY FRENCH ENGINEER: ADAM DE BORRE

Driver: Chaz MostertDate of Birth: April 10, 1992 Born: Melbourne, Vic Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2013 Barbagallo Best Championship Finish: 17th (2013) 2013 Championship Finish: 17th Career Highlights: 2013 QLD Raceway V8 Supercar Race Winner, 2010 Australian Formula Ford Champion, 3rd 2012 Dunlop Series, 4th 2009 Australian Formula Ford Championship

FAST FACTS Last Round (Sydney Motorsport Park), Q: 16th, 11th, 10th F: 13th, 2nd, 10th 2013 Sandown, Q: 5th F: 14th

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 53V8SC Race Wins: 2 First Race Win: 2013 QLD Raceway Best Qualifying: 2nd (2013 QLD Raceway) Podiums: 7First Podium: 2013 QLD Raceway Last Podium: 2014 Sydney Motorsport Park

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 7thRace Starts: 28Race Results: (DNF, 6, DNF,13,18, 14,12,10,6,21,4,16,3,3,6,1,14,14,15,13,5,7,14,3,3,13,2,10) Best Finish: 1st (Barbagallo) Average Race Finish: 9.5 (2 DNF)

Retirement Rate: 7.1%DNF Mechanical: 0 DNF Accident: 2 Race Qualifying: (11,10,11,9,19,17,9,9,15,21,4,23,5,6,8,4,13,16,8,13,12,10,10,7,6,16,11,10) Best Race Qualifying: 4th (Pukekohe, Hidden Valley) Average Qualifying: 11.2

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK (ROUND 9)Q: 16th, 11th, 10th F: 13th, 2nd, 10th

SANDOWN 500 RECORD 2013: Q: 5th F: 14th

CAREER SANDOWN 500 STATS Debut: 2013Starts: 1Finishes: 1Best Race Finish: 14thBest Qualifying: 5thAverage Race Finish: 14.0Average Race Qualifying: 5.0

Co-Driver: Paul MorrisDate of Birth: December 22, 1967 Born: Morwell, Vic Lives: Gold Coast, QLD V8SC Debut: 1992 Amaroo Park Best Championship Finish: 9th (1992) 2013 Championship Finish: 48th Career Highlights: 4-time Australian Super Touring Champion, 1999 Bathurst 500 Winner, 2007 Bathurst 12 Hour Winner

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 335Race Wins: 2 First Win: 2001 Calder Last Win: 2001 Calder Best Qualifying: 2nd (2001 Winton) Podiums: 2 First Podium: 1999 Bathurst Last Podium: 2001 Calder

2014 SEASON Current Championship Position: N/ARace Starts: N/ARace Results: N/ABest Finish: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/ARetirement Rate: N/ADNF Mechanical:N/ADNF Accident: N/ARace Qualifying: N/ABest Race Qualifying: N/A Average Qualifying: N/A

SANDOWN RECORD (Stats from 2001) 2013 Q: DNF QR F: DNF2012 Q: 27th F: 25th

2008, Q: 25th F: 15th, 21st, 24th 2007, Q: 26th, F: 15th 2006, Q: * F: 8th 2005, Q: 19th, F: 8th 2004, Q: 3rd, F: 17th 2003, Q: 9th, F: 13th 2002 Q: 30th F: 27th, DNF2001, Q: 13th, F: DNF, DNF, 5th

CAREER SANDOWN STATS (Stats from 2001) Debut: 1994 Starts: 15 Finishes: 11Best Race Finish: 5th (2001) Best Qualifying: 3rd (2004) Average Race Finish: 16.2 Average Race Qualifying: 19.0

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TEAM: CS RACING CAR: FORD FALCON FG OWNER: CHARLIE SCHWERKOLT ENGINEER: DAVID PATTERSON

#18

Driver: Jack Perkins Date of Birth: August 22, 1986 Born: Melbourne, Vic Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2006 Sandown Best Championship Finish: 26th (2009) 2012 Championship Finish: N/A Career Highlights: 2nd 2011 Dunlop Series, 5th 2008 Dunlop Series

FAST FACTS Last Round (Sydney Motorsport Park), Q: 25th, 23rd, 19th, F: 15th, 16th, 19th 2013 Sandown: Q: 9th* F: 8th

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 111Best Race Finish: 5th (2010 Phillip Island) Best Qualifying: 8th (2007 Winton) Podiums: 0

2014 SEASON Current Championship Position: 23rdRace Starts: 28Race Results: (19, 22,11,22,8,16,16,14,21,19,21,22,18,12,25,23,24,20,21, DNF, 21, DNF,21,25,24,15,16,19) Best Finish: 8th (Symmons Plains) Average Race Finish: 19.1Retirement Rate: 7.1% DNF Mechanical: 1 DNF Accident: 1Race Qualifying: (23, 22, 23,22,11,25,22,22,24,18,21,22,18,25,23,25,25,25,18,24,22,20,19,24,21,25,23,19)Best Race Qualifying: 11th (Symmons Plains) Average Qualifying: 21.8

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK (ROUND 9) Q: 25th, 23rd, 19th, F: 15th, 16th, 19th

SANDOWN RECORD 2013 Q: 9th* F: 8th2012 Q: 23rd* F: 19th2011 Q: Did not compete2010 Q: Did not compete2009: Q 16th, 14th F:13th, DNF2007 Q: 18th* F: DNF2006 Q: 20th F: 24th

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2006Starts: 6Finishes: 4Best Race Finish: 8th (2013)Best Qualifying: 16th (2009)Average Race Finish: 16.8Average Race Qualifying: 16.7

*Did not qualify

Co-Driver: Cameron WatersDate of Birth: August 3, 1994 Born: Mildura, VIC Lives: Mordialloc VIC V8SC Debut: 2011 Bathurst 1000 Best Championship Finish: 53rd 2013 Championship Finish: N/A Career Highlights: Australian Formula Ford champion 2011

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 2Best Race Finish: 20th Poles: 0Last Pole: N/A Podiums: 0First Podium: N/A Last Podium: N/A

2014 SEASON Current Championship Position: N/A Race Starts: N/ARace Results: N/ABest Finish: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/ARetirement Rate: N/ADNF Mechanical: N/ADNF Accident:N/ARace Qualifying: N/ABest Race Qualifying: N/A Average Qualifying: N?A

CAREER SANDOWN RECORD Debut in 2014

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2014 Starts: N/AFinishes: N/A Best Race Finish: N/A

Best Qualifying: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/AAverage Race Qualifying: N/A

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TEAM: ROD NASH RACING CAR: FORD FALCON FG OWNER: ROD NASH ENGINEER: NATHANIAL OSBORNE

#55

Driver: David ReynoldsDate of Birth: July 3, 1985 Born: Albury, NSW Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2007 Sandown Best Championship Finish: 9th (2012, 2013) 2013 Championship Finish: 9th Career Highlights: 2007 Porsche Carrera Cup Champion, 2004 Australian Formula Ford Champion, 2nd 2012 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, 1st 2013 Gold Coast 600

FAST FACTS Last Round (Sydney Motorsport Park), Q: 13th,9th,9th F: DNF, 13th, DNF,2013 Sandown Q:6th F:17th

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 155Race Wins: 1 First Win: 2013 Gold Coast Poles: 4 First Pole: 2012 Townsville Last Pole: 2013 Gold Coast Podiums: 3 First Podium: 2012 Bathurst Last Podium: 2013 Gold Coast

2014 SEASON Current Championship Position: 11th Race Starts: 28Race Results:(22, 19, 22,5,9,15,18,5,11,11,12,8,6,9,15,10,11,15,3,11,17,15,8,19,24,13,9,9) Best Finish: 4th (Winton Motor Raceway, Hidden Valley) Average Race Finish: 11.6 (1 DNF)

Retirement Rate: 10.7% DNF Mechanical: 0 DNF Accident: 3 Race Qualifying: (22, 19, 22,5,9,15,18,5,11,11,12,8,6,9,15,10,11,15,3,11,17,15,8,19,24,13,9,9) Best Race Qualifying: 3rd (Hidden Valley)Average Qualifying: 12.5

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY MOTPRSPORT PARK (ROUND 9) Q: 13th,9th,9th F: DNF, 13th, DNF

SANDOWN RECORD 2013 Q: 6th F: 17th2012 Q: 2nd F: 6th2011 Q: 6th, 17th F: 18th, 13th2010: Did not compete2009 Q: 17th, 22nd F: 9th, DNF

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2009Starts: 6Finishes: 5Best Race Finish: 6th (2012) Best Qualifying: 2nd (2012) Average Race Finish: 10.8Average Race Qualifying: 11.7

Co-Driver: Dean Canto Date of Birth: September 24, 1980 Born: Sydney, NSW Lives: Adelaide, SA V8SC Debut: 1999 QLD Raceway Best Championship Finish: 16th (2007) 2013 Championship Finish: 35thCareer Highlights: 2-time Dunlop Series Champion, 2nd 2012 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 138Race Wins: 2 Last Race Win: 2013 Gold Coast Best Qualifying: 2nd (2012 Sandown) Podiums: 1 (2012 Bathurst)

2014 SEASON Current Championship Position: N/ARace Starts: N/ARace Results: N/A Best Finish: N/A Average Race Finish: N/A Retirement Rate: N/ADNF Mechanical: N/ADNF Accident: N/ARace Qualifying: N/A Best Race Qualifying: N/A Average Qualifying: N/A

SANDOWN RECORD 2013 Q:6th F: 17th2012 Q: 3rd F: 6th2007 Q * F: 5th2006 Q: 11th F: 6th2005 Q: 17th F: 12th2004 Q: 26th F: DNF2003 Q: 18th F: 14th2002 Q: 32nd F: 17th, 22nd

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2002Starts: 9Finishes: 8 Best Race Finish: 5th (2007) Best Qualifying: 3rd (2012) Average Race Finish: 12.4 Average Race Qualifying: 16.1

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TEAM: NISSAN MOTORSPORT CAR: NISSAN ALTIMA OWNER: RICK & TODD KELLY ENGINEER: PERRY KAPPER

#7

Driver: Todd KellyDate of Birth: October 9, 1979 Born: Mildura, Vic Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 1999 Eastern Creek Best Championship Finish: 4th (2005) 2013 Championship Finish: 25thCareer Highlights: 2005 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2003 Sandown 500 Winner, 1998 Formula Holden Runner-Up

FAST FACTS Last Round (Sydney Motorsport Park), Q: 18th, 22nd, 21st F: DNF, 17th, 15th2013 Sandown Q: 10th F: 11th

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 441V8SC Race Wins: 19 First Race Win: 2000 Canberra Last Win: 2008 Symmons Plains Poles: 6 First Pole: 2003 Gold Coast Last Pole: 2007 Oran Park Podiums: 28 First Podium: 2001 QLD Raceway Last Podium: 2011 Sandown

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 24th Race Starts: 28Race Results: (16, 9, DNF,DNF,13,21,17,23,13,16,9,19,24,8,16,16,20,23,DNF,18,20,19,24,16,21,DNF, 17th, 15th) Best Finish: 8th (Barbagallo) Average Race Finish: 17.2 (4 DNF) Retirement Rate: 14.3% DNF Mechanical: 0

DNF Accident: 3 Race Qualifying: (7, 11, 14,18,7,21,21,19,23,15,9,9,9,18,25,18,19,23,14 18,25,22,12,16,19,18,22,21) Best Race Qualifying: 7th x2 (Clipsal, Symmons Plains) Average Qualifying: 16.9

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK (ROUND 9) Q: 18th, 22nd, 21st F: DNF, 17th, 15th

SANDOWN RECORD 2013 Q: 10th F: 11th2012 Q: 17th F: 18th2011 Q: 14th, 13th F: 3rd, 20th2010 Q: 10th, 15th F: 11th, 19th2009 Q: 10th, 11th F: 4th, 18th2008 Q: 8th F: 17th, 8th, 5th2007 Q: 3rd, F: 9th2006 Q: 12th F: 2nd2005 Q: 6th* F: 2nd2004 Q: 4th* F: 23rd2003 Q: 2nd* F: 1st2002 Q: 8th F: 4th, DNF2001 Q: 3rd F: 3rd, 1st, 3rd

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2001Starts: 21Finishes: 20Best Race Finish: 1st x2 (2001, 2003)Best Qualifying: 3rd (2001) Average Race Finish: 10.3 (1 DNF) Average Race Qualifying: 10.2

Co-Driver: Alex BuncombeDate of Birth: August 28, 1981 Born: Taunton, GB Lives: N/A V8SC Debut: 2014 SandownBest Championship Finish: N/A2013 Championship Finish: N/A Career Highlights: Blancpain GT4 champion 2011, Factory Nissan GT driver

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 0Best Race Finish: N/A Poles: 0Last Pole: N/A Podiums: 0First Podium: N/A Last Podium: N/A

2014 SEASON Current Championship Position: N/A Race Starts: N/ARace Results: N/ABest Finish: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/ARetirement Rate: N/ADNF Mechanical: N/ADNF Accident:N/ARace Qualifying: N/ABest Race Qualifying: N/A Average Qualifying: N?A

CAREER SANDOWN RECORD Debut in 2014

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2014 Starts: N/AFinishes: N/A

Best Race Finish: N/ABest Qualifying: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/AAverage Race Qualifying: N/A

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TEAM: NISSAN MOTORSPORT CAR: NISSAN ALTIMA OWNER: RICK & TODD KELLY ENGINEER: ERIK PENDER

#15

Driver: Rick KellyDate of Birth: January 17, 1983 Born: Mildura, Vic Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2001 QLD Raceway Best Championship Finish: 1st (2006) 2013 Championship Finish: 14th Career Highlights: 2003/2004 Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2006 V8 Supercar Champion, 2001 Australian Drivers Champion

FAST FACTS Last Round (Sydney Motorsport Park), Q: 3rd, 14th, 17th, F: 6th, 9th, 14th 2013 Sandown Q:21st F: 16th

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 391V8SC Race Wins: 12 First Race Win: 2003 Bathurst Last Win: 2011 Sandown Poles: 7 First Pole: 2004 Sandown Last Pole: 2011 Sandown Podiums: 31 First Podium: 2003 Sandown Last Podium: 2011 Sandown

2014 SEASON Championship Position:16th Race Starts: 28Race Results: (6, 11, 5,DNF,24,20,20,18,14,20,19,15,8,19,22,14,17,22,9,14,19,18,11,5,15,6,9,14) Best Finish: 5th (Clipsal) Average Race Finish: 14.6Retirement Rate: 3.6% DNF Mechanical: 0

DNF Accident: 0 Race Qualifying: (14, 17, 4,19,14,18,7,18,7,25,19,15,10,17,16,16,18,21,20 19,21,23,13,6,11,3,14,17) Best Race Qualifying: 3rd (Sydney Motorsport Park) Average Qualifying: 15.1

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK (ROUND 9) Q: 3rd, 14th, 17th, F: 6th, 9th, 14th

SANDOWN RECORD 2013 Q: 21st F: 16th2012 Q: 6th F: 12th 2011 Q: 1st, 15th F:1st, 9th 2010 Q: 9th, 11th F: 7th, 8th2009 Q: 12th, 4th F: 24th, 13th2008 Q: 4th F: 7th, 12th, 17th2007 Q: 8th, F: 2nd2006 Q:1st F: 2nd 2005 Q: 28th F: 4th2004 Q: 1st F: 5th2003 Q: 3rd* F: 3rd2002 Q: 16th F: 32nd, 5th2001 Q: 26th F: DNF, 22nd, 7th

CAREER SANDOWN STATSDebut: 2002Starts: 21Finishes: 20Best Race Finish: 1st (2011)Best Qualifying: 1st x3 (2004,2006,2011)Average Race Finish: 9.7 Average Race Qualifying: 10.9

Co-Driver: David Russell Date of Birth: January 4, 1982 Born: Casino, NSW Lives: Brisbane, QLD V8SC Debut: 2003 Bathurst Best Championship Finish: N/A 2013 Championship Finish: 54thCareer Highlights: 2nd, 2013 Sepang 12 Hour, 3rd 2009/2011 Dunlop Series, 3rd, 2008 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 15Best Race Finish: 6th (2010 Phillip Island) Best Qualifying: 5th (2012 Sandown) Podiums: 0

2014 SEASON Current Championship Position: N/A Race Starts: 0Race Results: N/ABest Finish: N/A Average Race Finish: N/A Retirement Rate: N/ADNF Mechanical: N/ADNF Accident: N/ARace Qualifying: N/A Best Race Qualifying: N/A Average Qualifying: N/A

SANDOWN RECORD 2013 Q: 15th F: 11th2012 Q: 12th F: 12th

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2012Starts: 2 Finishes: 2

Best Race Finish: 11th (2013)Best Qualifying: 12th (2012)Average Race Finish: 11.5Average Race Qualifying: 13.5

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TEAM: NISSAN MOTORSPORT CAR: NISSAN ALTIMA OWNER: TODD & RICK KELLY ENGINEER: STEVE TODKILL

#36

Driver: Michael CarusoDate of Birth: May 25, 1983 Born: Sydney, NSW Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2006 Bathurst Best Championship Finish: 11th (2009/2010) 2013 Championship Finish: 23rd Career Highlights: 2003 Australian Formula 3 Champion, 2nd 2007 Dunlop Series, 3rd 2009 Bathurst 1000

FAST FACTS Last Round (Sydney Motorsport Park), Q: 5th, 5th, 12th, F: 5th, 20th, 8th 2013 Sandown Q: 24th F: 20th

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 214Race Wins: 1 Last Race Win: 2009 Hidden Valley Best Qualifying: 2nd (2013 Winton) Podiums: 5 First Podium: 2009 Hidden Valley Last Podium: 2013 Winton

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 12thRace Starts: 28Race Results: (18, 8, 14,21,14,19,19,17,8,17,18,13,5,20,15,10,12,10,13,10,DNF,11,13,24,8,5,20,8) Best Finish: 5th (Pukekohe, Sydney Motorsport Park) Average Race Finish: 13.7Retirement Rate: 3.6% DNF Mechanical: 0DNF Accident: 1Race Qualifying: (12, 7, 19,23,20,12,1

1,15,14,17,18,16,7,20,18,23,14,21,12,12,16,16,18,2,7,5,5,12) Best Race Qualifying: 2nd (Queensland Raceway) Average Qualifying: 14.0

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK (ROUND 9) Q: 5th, 5th, 12th, F: 5th, 20th, 8th

SANDOWN RECORD 2013: Q: 24th F: 20th2012: Q: 5th, 6th F: 5th, 14th2011: Q: 23rd, 7th F: 21st, 22nd2010 Q: 21st, 8th F: 16th, DNF2009 Q: 8th, 8th F: 5th, 20th2008 Q: 23rd F: 20th, 23rd, 19th

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2008Starts: 12Finishes: 11Best Race Finish: 5th x2 (2012, 2009) Best Qualifying: 5th (2012) Average Race Finish: 16.8Average Race Qualifying: 14.1

Co-Driver: Dean Fiore Date of Birth: December 1, 1983 Born: Kalgoorlie, WA Lives: Gold Coast, QLD V8SC Debut: 2009 Adelaide Best Championship Finish: 19th (2012) 2013 Championship Finish: 24th Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 146Best Race Finish: 9th (2013 Symmons Plains) Best Qualifying: 10th x 3 Podiums: 0

2014 SEASON Current Championship Position: N/ARace Starts: N/ARace Results: N/ABest Finish: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/ARetirement Rate: N/ADNF Mechanical: N/ADNF Accident: N/ARace Qualifying: N/ABest Race Qualifying: N/AAverage Qualifying: N/A

SANDOWN RECORD 2013 Q: DNF QR F: 18th2012, Q: 21st, F: DNF 2011, Q: 21st, 24th, F: 19th, 19th 2010, Q: 20th , F: 18th,25th 2009, Q: 28th, 28th, F: DNF2005 Q: * F: DNF

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2005Starts: 8 Finishes: 6 Best Race Finish: 18th x2 (2010 2013) Best Qualifying: 20th (2010) Average Race Finish: 19.8 Average Race Qualifying: 23.7* Indicates co-driver qualified the car

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TEAM: NISSAN MOTORSPORT CAR: NISSAN ALTIMA OWNER: TODD & RICK KELLY ENGINEER: NATHAN MCCOLL

#360

Driver: James MoffatDate of Birth: June 18, 1984 Born: Melbourne, Vic Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2010 Phillip Island Best Championship Finish: 21st (2012) 2013 Championship Finish: 18th Career Highlights: 2013 Winton V8 Race Win, 2nd 2009 Dunlop Series, Rookie of The Year in V8 Utes, Carrera Cup and V8 Supercars

FAST FACTS Last Round (Sydney Motorsport Park), Q: 11th, 12th, 5th, F: 12th, 6th, 4th 2013 Sandown, Q: 20th F: 26th

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 123Race Wins: 1 Last Race Win: 2013 Winton Best Qualifying: 2nd (2013 Gold Coast) Podiums: 1 Last Podium: 2013 WintonPoles: 1

2014 SEASON Current Championship Position: 14th Race Starts: 28Race Results:(17, 14, 12,17,18,22,18,6,9,13,20,10,19,24,24,24,12,17,22,15,14,18,22,20,1,11,12,5) Best Finish: 4th (Sydney Motorsport Park) Average Race Finish: 13.2

Retirement Rate: 7.1%DNF Mechanical: 1 DNF Accident: 1Race Qualifying: (17, 14, 12,17,18,22,18,6,9,13,20,10,19,24,24,24,12,17,22,15,14,18,22,20,1,11,12,5) Best Race Qualifying: 1st (Queensland Raceway) Average Qualifying: 15.4

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK (ROUND 9) Q: 11th, 12th, 5th, F: 12th, 6th, 4thSANDOWN RECORD 2013 Q: 20th F: 26th2012: Q: 11th F: 26th2011: Q: 18th, 10th F: DNF, 25th

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2011Starts: 4Finishes: 3Best Race Finish: 25th (2011) Best Qualifying: 11th (2012) Average Race Finish: 22.5Average Race Qualifying: 14.8

Co-Driver: Taz Douglas Date of Birth: February 11, 1985 Born: Frankston, Vic Lives: Frankston, Vic V8SC Debut: 2009 Phillip Island Best Championship Finish: 26th (2012) 2013 Championship Finish: 57thCareer Highlights: 2010 Sandown Dunlop Series Race Winner, 2006 Victorian Formula Ford Champion

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 39Best Race Finish: 12th (2012 Symmons Plains) Best Qualifying: 8th (2012 Symmons Plains) Podiums: 0

2014 SEASON Current Championship Position: N/ARace Starts: N/ARace Results: N/A Best Finish: N/A Average Race Finish: N/ARetirement Rate: N/ADNF Mechanical: N/ADNF Accident: N/ARace Qualifying: N/A Best Race Qualifying: N/A Average Qualifying: N/A

SANDOWN RECORD 2013 Q: 17th F:26th2012, Q: 28th F: 24th

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2012 Starts: 2

Finishes: 2 Best Race Finish: 24th (2012) Best Qualifying: 17th (2013) Average Race Finish: 25.0Average Race Qualifying: 22.5

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Driver: Jason BrightDate of Birth: March 7, 1973 Born: Moe, Vic Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 1997 Symmons Plains Best Championship Finish: 3rd (2001/2004) 2013 Championship Finish: 7th Career Highlights: 1998 Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2006 Sandown 500 Winner, 1995 Australian Formula Ford Champion

FAST FACTS Last Round (Sydney Motorsport Park) , Q: 20th, 6th, 8th F: 9th, 4th, 6th 2013 Sandown Q:11th F: 24th

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 473V8SC Race Wins: 20First Race Win: 1999 Hidden Valley Last Win: 2014 Pekekohe Poles: 15First Pole: 1998 Hidden Valley Last Pole: 2014 Pukekohe Podiums: 46 First Podium: 1998 Calder Last Podium: 2013 Winton

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 10th Race Starts: 28Race Results: (8, 21, DNF,15,17,17,4,7,4,1,8,23,6,13,17,6,7,12,20,7,17,17,18,11,17,9,4,6) Best Finish: 1st (Pukekohe) Average Race Finish: 11.6 (1 DNF)Retirement Rate: 3.6% DNF Mechanical: 0 DNF Accident: 1 Race Qualifying: (13, 4, 8,20,13,16,6,13,12,1,8,14,1713,22,9,8,9,4,3,13,2,17,14,18,20,6,8)

Best Race Qualifying: 1st (Pukekohe) Average Qualifying: 11.1

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK (ROUND 9)Q: 20th, 6th, 8th F: 9th, 4th, 6th

SANDOWN RECORD From 2001 2013 Q:11th F: 24th2012 Q: 10th F: 13th2011 Did not compete2010 Q: 13th,7th F: 14th, 24th2009 Q: 15th, 25th F: DNF, 19th2008 Q: 28th F: DNF, 15th, 14th2007 Q: 17th, F: DNF 2006 Q: 7th F: 1st2005 Q: 9th F: 6th2004 Q: 7th F: 10th2003 Q: 13th F: 31st2002 Q: 13th, 13th F: 34th, 4th,2001 Q: 5th F: 5th, 11th,4th

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 1997Starts: 19Finishes: 16Best Race Finish: 1st (2006) Best Qualifying: 5th (2001) Average Race Finish: 14.9Average Race Qualifying: 12.9

Co-Driver: Andrew Jones Date of Birth: June 24, 1980 Born: Albury, NSW Lives: Albury, NSW V8SC Debut: 2002 Bathurst Best Championship Finish: 24th (2008) 2013 Championship Finish: 46th Career Highlights: 2004 Dunlop Series Champion, 3rd 2010 Phillip Island 500, 4th, 2005 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 54 Best Race Finish: 3rd (2010 Phillip Island) Best Qualifying: 10th (2012 Sandown) Podiums: 1 (2010 Phillip Island)

2014 SEASON Current Championship Position: N/A Race Starts: N/A Race Results: N/A Best Finish: N/A Average Race Finish: N/A Retirement Rate: N/A DNF Mechanical: N/A DNF Accident: N/A Race Qualifying: N/A Best Race Qualifying: N/A Average Qualifying: N/A

CAREER SANDOWN RECORD 2013: QR: 14th, F: 24th2012: QR: 13th, F: 13th 2011: Q: 22nd & 25th, F: 19th & 26th 2010, Q: 25th, F: 21st & DNF 2008, Q: 21st, F: 16th, 17th & 15th2007, Q: 24th, F: DNF 2006, Q: * , F: 30th2005: Q: * , F: 10th

2004: Q: 28th, F: DNF2003: Q: 19th, F: 20th * - Indicates co-driver qualified car.

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2003 Starts: 14 Finishes: 11 Best Race Finish: 10th (2005) Best Qualifying: 13th (2012) Average Race Finish: 19.2 Average Race Qualifying: 21.2

TEAM: BRAD JONES RACING CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: BRAD & KIM JONES ENGINEER: ANDREW EDWARDS

#8

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TEAM: BRAD JONES RACING CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: BRAD & KIM JONES ENGINEER: PHIL KEED

#14

Driver: Fabian CoulthardDate of Birth: July 28, 1982 Born: Burnley, England Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2004 Oran Park Best Championship Finish: 6th (2013) 2013 Championship Finish: 6th Career Highlights: 2005 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Champion, 2004 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Rookie of the Year

FAST FACTS Last Round (Sydney Motorsport Park), Q: 9th, 3rd, 2nd, F: DNF, 7th, 3rd 2013 Sandown Q: 15th F: 7th

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 250V8SC Race Wins: 4 First Race Win: 2013 Symmons Plains Last Win: 2014 Winton Motor Raceway Poles: 6 First Pole: 2013 Pukekohe Last Pole: 2014 TownsvillePodiums: 20First Podium: 2009 Symmons Plains Last Podium: 2014 Sydney Motorsport Park

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 5thRace Starts: 28Race Results: (5, 5, 4,9,3,5,1,3,11,7,13,11,9,2,5,5,9,3,22,15,3,14,4,9,11,DNF,7,3) Best Finish: 1st (Winton Motor Raceway)

Average Race Finish: 7.3Retirement Rate: 3.6% DNF Mechanical: 0 DNF Accident: 1Race Qualifying: (10,16,16,12,4,11,1,1,3,9,13,12,14,4,10,7,9,3,6,14,1,14,4,10,13,9,3,2) Best Race Qualifying: 1st x3 Average Qualifying: 8.3

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK (ROUND 9)Q: 9th, 3rd, 2nd, F: DNF, 7th, 3rd

SANDOWN RECORD 2013 Q: 15th F: 7th2012 Q: 18th F: 15th2011 Q: 19th, 22nd F: 9th, 12th2010 Q: 14th, 9th F: 28th, 12th2009 Q: 5th, 5th F: 10th, 15th2008 Q: 5th F: 8th, 14th, DNF2007 Q: 29th F: 19th2006 Q: 26th* F: 13th2005 Q: 26th* F; DNF2004: Q: 20th* F: 9th

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2004Starts: 14Finishes: 12Best Race Finish: 7th (2013) Best Qualifying: 5th x3 (2008, 2009) Average Race Finish: 13.5Average Race Qualifying: 14.0*Did not qualify

Co-Driver: Luke Youlden Date of Birth: January 28, 1978 Born: Melbourne, Vic Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2000 QLD Raceway Best Championship Finish: N/A 2013 Championship Finish: 38thCareer Highlights: 2000 Australian Formula Ford Champion, 2nd 2003 Sandown 500, 3rd 2003 Bathurst 1000

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 32Best Race Finish: 2nd x 2 Poles: 2 First Pole: 2011 Phillip Island Last Pole: 2012 Sandown Podiums: 5 First Podium: 2003 Sandown Last Podium: 2011 Phillip Island

2014 SEASON Current Championship Position: N/ARace Starts: N/ARace Results: N/A Best Finish: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/A Retirement Rate: N/A DNF Mechanical: N/ADNF Accident: N/ARace Qualifying: N/A Best Race Qualifying: N/AAverage Qualifying: N/A

SANDOWN RECORD 2013 Q: 11th F: 7th2012 Q: 1st F: 5th2007 Q: * F: 7th2006 Q; * F: 27th

2005 Q: * F: 7th2004 Q: * F: 22nd2003: Q: * F: 2nd* - Indicates co-driver qualified car.

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2003Starts: 7Finishes: 7 Best Race Finish: 2nd (2003) Best Qualifying: 1stAverage Race Finish: 11.0 Average Race Qualifying: 6.0

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TEAM: BRAD JONES RACING CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: BRAD & KIM JONES ENGINEER: JULIAN STANNARD

#21

Driver: Dale Wood Date of Birth: June 9, 1983 Born: Melbourne, Vic Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2008 Phillip Island Best Championship Finish: 29th (2009)2013 Championship Finish: 43rd Career Highlights: 2013 Dunlop Series Leader, 9th 2011 Bathurst 1000

FAST FACTS Last Round (Sydney Motorsport Park), Q: 24th, 24th, 20th F: 17th, 18th, 16th 2013 Sandown: Q:5th* F:14th

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 53Best Race Finish: 3rd (2014 Winton) Best Qualifying: 3rd (2014 Winton) Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/ALast Race Win: N/APoles: 0First Pole: N/A Last Pole: N/APodiums: 1First Podium: 2014 Winton Motor RacewayLast Podium: 2014 Winton Motor Raceway

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 22ndRace Starts: 28Race Results: (23,24,10,19,22,24,3,13,25,23,22,20,22,16,23,19,21,10,23,20,23,DNF,22,23,20,17,18,16) Best Finish: 3rd (Winton) Average Race Finish: 19.1Retirement Rate: 3.6% DNF Mechanical: 0 DNF Accident: 0 Race Qualifying: (19, 23, 21,24,24,20,3,11,10,24,22,19,23,10,19,21,21,17,11,25,15,25,25,22,25,24,24,20)Best Race Qualifying: 3rd (Winton) Average Qualifying: 19.7

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK (ROUND 9) Q: 24th, 24th, 20th F: 17th, 18th, 16thSANDOWN RECORD 2013: 5th* F: 14th2012 Q: 16th F: 23rd

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2012Starts: 2Finishes: 2Best Race Finish: 14th (2013)Best Qualifying: 16thAverage Race Finish: 17.7Average Race Qualifying: 16.0

Co-Driver: Chris Pither Date of Birth: December 3, 1986 Born: Palmerston North, New Zealand Lives: Sydney, NSW V8SC Debut: 2006 Bahrain Best Championship Finish: N/A 2013 Championship Finish: 47thCareer Highlights: 2011 Australian V8 Ute Champion, 2010 NZ V8 Ute Champion

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 18 Best Race Finish: 14th (2012 Bathurst) Best Qualifying: 18th (2013 Sandown) Podiums: 0

2014 SEASON Current Championship Position: N/A Race Starts: 0Race Results: N/A Best Finish: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/ARetirement Rate: N/ADNF Mechanical:N/ADNF Accident: N/ARace Qualifying: N/A Best Race Qualifying: N/AAverage Qualifying: N/A

SANDOWN RECORD 2013 Q: 16th F: 19th2012: Q: 18th F: 22nd

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2013 Starts: 2Finishes: 2 Best Race Finish: 19th (2013)Best Qualifying: 16th (2013)Average Race Finish: 20.0Average Race Qualifying: 17.0

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TEAM: DICK JOHNSON RACING CAR: FORD FALCON FG OWNER: DICK JOHNSON ENGINEER: MARK FENNING

#16

Driver: Scott PyeDate of Birth: January 8, 1990 Born: Adelaide, SA Lives: Brisbane, QLD V8SC Debut: 2012 Sandown Best Championship Finish: 27th (2013)2013 Championship Finish: 27th (2013) Career Highlights: 2010 British Formula Ford Champion, 2nd 2012 Dunlop Series, 2012 Mike Kable Young Gun Award winner

FAST FACTS Last Round (Sydney Motorsport Park), Q: 15th, 16th, 13th,F: 20th, 21st, DNF, 2013 Sandown Q: 26th F: DNF

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 62Best Race Finish: 4th (2014 Queensland Raceway) Best Qualifying: 7th (2013 Phillip Island) Podiums: 0

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 18thRace Starts: 28Race Results: (10, 20, DNF,10,7,16,14,12,19,18,14,9,13,18,7,12,15,15,14,12,12,8,16,12,4,20,21, DNF) Best Finish: 7th (Symmons Plains, Barbagallo) Average Race Finish: 13.4 (1 DNF) Retirement Rate: 7.1% DNF Mechanical: 0 DNF Accident: 1

Race Qualifying: (8, 9, 20,15,12,14,16,10,19,19,14,13,20,23,14,20,16,18,19,22,20,17,16,17,12,15,16,13) Best Race Qualifying: 8th (Clipsal) Average Qualifying: 16.0

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK (ROUND 9) Q: 15th, 16th, 13th,F: 20th, 21st, DNF,

SANDOWN RECORD 2013: Q: 26th F: DNF2012: Q: 22nd F: 24th

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2012Starts: 2Finishes: 1Best Race Finish: 24th (2012)Best Qualifying: 22nd (2012)Average Race Finish: 23.0Average Race Qualifying: 24.0

Co-Driver: Ash Walsh Date of Birth: January 11, 1988 Born: Ipswich, QLD Lives: Ipswich, QLD V8SC Debut: 2013 Sandown Best Championship Finish: N/A 2013 Championship Finish: 51stCareer Highlights: 2013 Barbagallo Dunlop Series Winner, 2nd 2007 Australian Formula Ford Championship, 3rd 2006 Australian Formula Ford Championship,

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 4 Best Race Finish: 15th (2013 Bathurst) Best Qualifying: 22nd (2013 Sandown) Podiums: 0

2014 SEASON Current Championship Position: N/A Race Starts: N/A Race Results: N/A Best Finish: N/A Average Race Finish: N/A Retirement Rate: N/A DNF Mechanical: N/A DNF Accident: N/A Race Qualifying: N/A Best Race Qualifying: N/A Average Qualifying: N/A

CAREER SANDOWN RECORD 2013: QR: DNF, F: DNF

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2013 Starts: 1

Finishes: 0 Best Race Finish: N/A Best Qualifying: N/A Average Race Finish: N/A Average Race Qualifying: N/A

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TEAM: DICK JOHNSON RACING CAR: FORD FALCON FG OWNER: DICK JOHNSON ENGINEER: CHRIS STUCKEY

#17

Driver: David WallDate of Birth: January 19, 1983 Born: Sydney, NSW Lives: Sydney, NSW V8SC Debut: 2009 Phillip Island Best Championship Finish: 21st (2013) 2013 Championship Finish: 21st Career Highlights: 2-time Australian GT Champion, 2006 Porsche Carrera Cup Rookie of the Year

FAST FACTS Last Round (Sydney Motorsport Park), Q: 22nd, 25th, 18th, F: 18th, 14th, 12th 2013 Sandown, Q: 18th F: 19th

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 97Best Race Finish: 5th (2014 Winton Motor Raceway) Best Qualifying: 4th (2013 Texas) Podiums: 0

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 20thRace Starts: 28Race Results: (14, DNF, 8,12,20,13,13,5,22,DNF,DNS,DNS,DNS,14,13,7,18,16,18,16,13,20,19,20,12,18,14,12) Best Finish: 5th (Winton Motor Raceway) Average Race Finish: 14.7Retirement Rate: 7.1% DNF Mechanical: 0DNF Accident: 2Race Qualifying: (20, 21,18,11,15,8,19,12,25, 22, DNS,

DNS,DNS,21,12,13,20,19,25,20,24 24,21,25,16,22,25,18) Best Race Qualifying: 8th (Symmons Plains) Average Qualifying: 19.0

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK (ROUND 9) Q: 22nd, 25th, 18th, F: 18th, 14th, 12th

SANDOWN RECORD2013, Q: 18th F: 19th2012, Q: 20th F: 22nd

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2012Starts: 2Finishes: 2Best Race Finish: 19th 2013) Best Qualifying: 18th (2013) Average Race Finish: 20.3Average Race Qualifying: 19.0

Co-Driver: Steven Johnson Date of Birth: September 6, 1974 Born: Brisbane, QLD Lives: Gold Coast, QLD V8SC Debut: 1994 Oran Park Best Championship Finish: 5th (2001) 2013 Championship Finish: 49th Career Highlights: 2001 Queensland 500 Winner, 2001 GMC 400 Canberra Winner 3rd 2007 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 419V8SC Race Wins: 3 First Race Win: 2001 Canberra Last Win: 2001 QLD Raceway Poles: 2 First Pole: 2001 Canberra Last Pole: 2009 Hamilton Podiums: 13 First Podium: 2001 Adelaide Last Podium: 2011 Hidden Valley

2014 SEASON Current Championship Position: N/ARace Starts: N/ARace Results: N/A Best Finish: N/A Average Race Finish: N/A Retirement Rate: N/ADNF Mechanical: N/ADNF Accident: N/ARace Qualifying: N/A Best Race Qualifying: N/A Average Qualifying: N/A

SANDOWN RECORD (Stats form 2001) 2013 Q:12th F: 25th2012, Q: 12th F: 21st 2011, Q: 20th 18th, F: 23rd, DNF 2010, Q: 15th, F: 13th, 5th 2009, Q: 3rd, 3rd F: 8th, 17th 2008, Q: 16th, F: 13th, 5th, 10th 2007, Q: *, F: DNF 2006, Q: 9th, F: 4th 2005, Q: 10th, F: 18th 2004, Q: 6th, F: 3rd 2003, Q: 6th, F: 15th 2002, Q: 18th, F: 11th, 13th 2001, Q: 16th, F: 12th, DNF, 13th *indicates co-driver qualified the car

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 1997 Starts: 21Finishes: 18 Best Race Finish: 3rd (2004) Best Qualifying: 3rd x2 (2009) Average Race Finish: 12.7 Average Race Qualifying: 11.7

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TEAM: GARRY ROGERS MOTORSPORT CAR: VOLVO S60 V8 SUPERCAR OWNER: GARRY ROGERS ENGINEER: RICHARD HOLLWAY

#33

Driver: Scott McLaughlinDate of Birth: June 10, 1993 Born: Christchurch, NZ Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2012 Sandown Best Championship Finish: 10th (2013)2013 Championship Finish: 10th Career Highlights: 2012 Dunlop Series Champion, 2012 New Zealand V8 SuperTourer Champion

FAST FACTS Last Round (Sydney Motorsport Park), Q: 2nd, 1st, 1st, F: DNF, DNF, 1st 2013 Sandown Q: 9th F: 8th

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 66Race Wins: 4First Race Win: 2013 Pukekohe Last Race Win: 2014 Sydney Motorsport ParkBest Qualifying: 1st x 6Podiums: 10First Podium: 2013 Pukekohe Last Podium: 2014 Sydney Motorsport Park

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 8th Race Starts: 28Race Results: (7, 2, DNF,5,4,6, DNF,25,16,8,3,3,2,1,4,17,4,5,8,6,14,9,3,19,19, DNF, DNF, 1) Best Finish: 1st (Barbagallo) Average Race Finish: 8.0 (4 DNF) Retirement Rate: 14.3% DNF Mechanical: 4 DNF Accident: 0

Race Qualifying: (5, 2, 10,7,3,3,12,2,1,7,3,1,1,1,2,3,2,5,13,4,4,4,3,1,3,2, 1,1) Best Race Qualifying: 1st x6 (Winton Motor Raceway, Pukekohe, Barbagallo, Queensland Raceway, Sydney Motorsport park) Average Qualifying: 3.8

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK (ROUND 9)Q: 2nd, 1st, 1st, F: DNF, DNF, 1st

SANDOWN RECORD 2013: Q 9th F: 8th 2012: Q 7th F: 7th

SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2012Starts: 2Finishes: 2Best Race Finish: 7th (2012)Best Qualifying: 7th (2012)Average Race Finish: 8.3Average Race Qualifying: 8.0

Co-Driver: Alexandre Premat Date of Birth: April 5, 1982 Born: Juvisy-sur-Orge, France Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2012 Adelaide Best Championship Finish: 27th (2012) 2013 Championship Finish: 19th Career Highlights: 2008 Le Mans Series Champion, 2004 Macau Grand Prix Winner, 3rd 2006 GP2 Series

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 61 Best Race Finish: 4th (2013 Adelaide) Best Qualifying: 4th (2012 Sydney) Podiums: 0

2014 SEASON Current Championship Position: N/A Race Starts: N/A Race Results: N/ABest Finish: N/A Average Race Finish: N/A Retirement Rate: N/A DNF Mechanical: N/A DNF Accident: N/A Race Qualifying: N/ABest Race Qualifying: N/A Average Qualifying: N/A

CAREER SANDOWN RECORD 2013: QR: 12th, F: 10th2012, Q: 23rd, F: 19th

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2012 Starts: 2 Finishes: 2 Best Race Finish: 10th (2013)

Best Qualifying: 12th (2013 Qualifying Race) Average Race Finish: 14.5 Average Race Qualifying: 17.5

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TEAM: GARRY ROGERS MOTORSPORT CAR: VOLVO S60 V8 SUPERCAR OWNER: GARRY ROGERS ENGINEER: MANUEL SANCHEZ

#34

Driver: Robert DahlgrenDate of Birth: December 1, 1979 Born: Skelleftea, SwedenLives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2014 Clipsal Best Championship Finish: N/A2013 Championship Finish: N/A Career Highlights: British Formula Ford Champion 2001, Scandinavian Touring car Cup 2010,

FAST FACTS Last Round: (Sydney Motorsport Park), Q: 21st, 19th, DNC F: 19th, DNF, DNS 2013 Sandown did not compete

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 28Race Wins: 0First Race Win: N/A Last Race Win: N/ABest Qualifying: 8th (Barbagallo)Podiums: 0First Podium: N/ALast Podium: N/A

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 25th Race Starts: 28Race Results: (21, 23, DNF,20,16,23,DNF,24,24,22,24,21,23,24,24,21,22,18,DNF,19,22,22,23,22,16, 19, DNF, DNS) Best Finish: 16th (Symmons Plains, Queensland Raceway)Average Race Finish: 21.4Retirement Rate: 14.3%DNF Mechanical: 3DNF Accident: 1Race Qualifying: (21, 25, 25,21,10,23,

EXC, 24,21,23,24,20,21,22,13,8,23,22,24,23,18,21,20,18,22,21,19, DNC)Best Race Qualifying: 8th (Barbagallo)Average Qualifying: 20.5

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK (ROUND 9) Q: 21st, 19th, DNC F: 19th, DNF, DNS

SANDOWN RECORD Debut in 2014

CAREER SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK STATS Debut: 2014 Starts: 0Finishes: 0Best Race Finish: N/ABest Qualifying: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/A Average Race Qualifying: N/A

Co-Driver: Greg Ritter Date of Birth: February 20, 1973 Born: Melbourne, Vic Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 1999 QLD Raceway Best Championship Finish: 27th (2005) 2013 Championship Finish: 45thCareer Highlights: 2004 Sandown 500 Winner, 1999 Australian Formula Ford Champion

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 75Race Wins: 1 Last Race Win: 2004 Sandown Best Qualifying: 4th (2012 Sandown) Podiums: 1 (2004 Sandown)

2014 SEASON Current Championship Position: N/ARace Starts: N/ARace Results: N/A Best Finish: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/A Retirement Rate: N/ADNF Mechanical: N/ADNF Accident: N/ARace Qualifying: N/A Best Race Qualifying: N/A Average Qualifying: N/A

SANDOWN RECORD 2013, Q:13th F:10th2012, Q: 9th F: 14th 2007, Q: 19th, F: 18th 2006, Q: 19th F: 20th2005, Q: *, F: 15th 2004 Q: 20th F: 1st* - Indicates co-driver qualified car

for grid position.

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2004Starts: 6 Finishes: 6Best Race Finish: 1st (2004) Best Qualifying: 9th (2007) Average Race Finish: 13.0 Average Race Qualifying: 16.0

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TEAM: LUCAS DUMBRELL CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: LUCAS DUMBRELL ENGINEER: BRENDON HOGAN

#23

Driver: Russell IngallDate of Birth: February 24, 1964 Born: London, England Lives: Gold Coast, Queensland V8SC Debut: 1996 Eastern Creek Best Championship Finish: 1st (2005) 2012 Championship Finish: 13th Career Highlights: 2005 V8 Supercar Champion, 1995/1997 Bathurst 1000 Winner, 1998 Sandown 500 Winner FAST FACTS Last Round (Sydney Motorsport Park), Q: 23rd, 20th, 22nd, F: 14th, 10th, 17th2013 Sandown Q: 16th F: 9th

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 569V8SC Race Wins: 27 First Race Win: 1996 Calder Last Win: 2005 Oran Park Poles: 1 First Pole: 2001 Winton Last Pole: 2001 Winton Podiums: 39 First Podium: 1996 Calder Last Podium: 2013 Gold Coast

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 19th Race Starts: 28Race Results:(12, 13, 17,4,21,11,10,22,20, 15,23,14,19,11,10,13,19,21,10,17,10,21,20,21,13,14,10,17) Best Finish: 4th (Symmons Plains) Average Race Finish: 15.3Retirement Rate: 0% DNF Mechanical: 0DNF Accident: 0 Race Qualifying: (18, 24, 24,3,17,19,24,DNS,16,20,23,18,24,3,3,14,22,24,9,21,

23,19,24,23,23,23,20,22) Best Race Qualifying: 3rd (Symmons Plains, Barbagallo) Average Qualifying: 18.6

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK (ROUND 9) Q: 23rd, 20th, 22nd, F: 14th, 10th, 17th

SANDOWN RECORD From 20012013 Q: 16th F: 9th 2012 Q: 15th F: 11th2011 Q: 13th, 14th F: 14th, 23rd2010 Q: 8th, 12th F: 5th, 13th2009 Q: 9th, 23rd F: 7th, 14th2008 Q: 6th F: 4th, 7th, 6th2007 Q: 10th F: 7th2006 Q: 15th F: 27th2005 Q: 4th F: 7th 2004 Q: 15th F: 2nd2003 Q: 1st* F: 5th2002 Q: 9th F: 25th, 19th2001 Q: 6th F: 4th, 23rd, 6thCAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 1999Starts: 21Finishes: 21Best Race Finish: 2nd (2004) Best Qualifying: 1st* (2003) Average Race Finish: 11.2 Average Race Qualifying: 11.7

Co-Driver: Tim Blanchard Date of Birth: June 30, 1987 Born: Melbourne, Vic Lives: Melbourne, Vic V8SC Debut: 2010 Phillip Island Best Championship Finish: 32nd (2012) 2013 Championship Finish: 26th Career Highlights: 2007 Australian Formula Ford Champion, 2010 Dunlop Series Runner-Up, 2010 Mike Kable Young Gun Award Winner

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 50Best Race Finish: 6th (x 2) Best Qualifying: 7th (2011 Phillip Island) Podiums: 0

2014 SEASON Current Championship Position: N/A Race Starts: N/ARace Results: N/ABest Finish: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/ARetirement Rate: N/ADNF Mechanical: N/ADNF Accident: N/ARace Qualifying: N/A Best Race Qualifying: N/A Average Qualifying: N/A

SANDOWN RECORD 2013 Q: 22nd F: DNF2012, Q: 17th F: 18th

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2012 Starts: 2 Finishes: 2 Best Race Finish: 18th (2012) Best Qualifying: 17th (2012)

Average Race Finish: 18.0 Average Race Qualifying: 19.5

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TEAM: TEKNO AUTOSPORTS CAR: HOLDEN COMMODORE VF OWNER: JONATHON WEBB ENGINEER: GEOFF SLATER

#97

Driver: Shane van GisbergenDate of Birth: May 9, 1989 Born: Auckland, NZ Lives: Gold Coast, QLD V8SC Debut: 2007 Oran Park Best Championship Finish: 4th (2011) 2013 Championship Finish: 5th Career Highlights: 2013 Clipsal 500 Winner, 4th, 2011 V8 Supercars Championship FAST FACTS Last Round (Sydney Motorsport Park), Q: 6th, 4th 7th, F: 1st, 1st, 7th, 2013 Sandown Q: 14th F: 12th

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 228Race Wins: 6First Race Win: 2011 Hamilton Last Race Win: 2014 Sydney Motorsport ParkPoles: 5 First Pole: 2012 Sandown Last Pole: 2013 Townsville Podiums: 33First Podium: 2010 Abu Dhabi Last Podium: 2014 Sydney Motorsport Park

2014 SEASON Championship Position: 4th Race Starts: 28Race Results: (3,16, 3,11,11,7,2,20,12,2,7,1,4,25,19,20,3,7,2,5,4,3,10,4,10,1,1,7) Best Finish: 1st (Pukekohe) Average Race Finish: 7.9Retirement Rate: 0%

DNF Mechanical: 0DNF Accident: 0 Race Qualifying: (6, 15, 1,8,23,6,2,3,2,3,7,4,3,19,20,19,4,8,7,6,5,4,9,5,15,6,4,7) Best Race Qualifying: 1st (Clipsal) Average Qualifying: 8.0

LAST ROUND – SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK (ROUND 9) Q: 6th, 4th 7th, F: 1st, 1st, 7th

SANDOWN RECORD2013 Q: 14th F: 12th2012 Q: 1st, 11th F: 5th2011 Q: 4th, 5th F: 5th, 6th2010 Q: 18th, 14th F: 9th, DNF2009 Q: 7th, 24th F: 15th, DNF2008 Q: 17th F: 9th, 2nd, 4th2007 Q: 23rd F: 20th

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2007Starts: 12Finishes: 10Best Race Finish: 5th x2 (2011, 2012) Best Qualifying: 1st (2012) Average Race Finish: 8.0 Average Race Qualifying: 12.7

Co-Driver: Jonathon Webb Date of Birth: December 10, 1983 Born: Castle Hill, NSW Lives: Gold Coast, QLD V8SC Debut: 2006 Sandown Best Championship Finish: 12th (2012) 2013 Championship Finish: 12th Career Highlights: 2009 Dunlop Series Champion, 2010 Sydney 500 Race Winner

V8 SUPERCAR CAREER STATS V8SC Race Starts: 128Race Wins: 1 Last Race Win: 2010 Sydney Best Qualifying: 2nd (2012 Sydney Motorsport Park) Podiums: 2 First Podium: 2010 Sydney Last Podium: 2012 Gold Coast

2014 SEASON Current Championship Position: N/A Race Starts: N/ARace Results: N/ABest Finish: N/AAverage Race Finish: N/ARetirement Rate: N/ADNF Mechanical:N/ADNF Accident: N/ARace Qualifying: N/ABest Race Qualifying: N/AAverage Qualifying: N/A

SANDOWN RECORD 2013 Q: 23rd F: 13th2012, Q: 9th F: 10th, 11th 2011, Q: 15th 21st F: 16th, 20th2010, Q: 27th, F: 9th

2007 Q: 28th F: 12th2006 Q: * F: 25th

CAREER SANDOWN STATS Debut: 2006 Starts: 8Finishes: 8 Best Race Finish: 9th (2010) Best Qualifying: 9th (2012 ) Average Race Finish: 14.5Average Race Qualifying: 20.5 *indicates co-driver qualified the car

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Year Driver Team Car

1980 Peter Brock Marlboro Holden Dealer Team Holden Commodore VB

1981 Dick Johnson Dick Johnson Racing Ford Falcon XD

1982 Dick Johnson Dick Johnson Racing Ford Falcon XD

1983 Allan Moffat Peter Stuyvesant Racing Mazda RX-7

1984 Dick Johnson Dick Johnson Racing Ford XE Falcon

1985 Jim Richards JPS Team BMW BMW 635CSi

1986 Robbie Francevic Volvo Dealer Team Volvo 240T

1987 Jim Richards JPS Team BMW BMW M3 E30

1988 Dick Johnson Dick Johnson Racing Ford Sierra RS500

1989 Dick Johnson Dick Johnson Racing Ford Sierra RS500

1990 Jim Richards Gibson Motor Sport Nissan Skyline HR31 GTS-R, R32 GT-R

1991 Jim Richards Gibson Motor Sport Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R

1992 Mark Skaife Winfield Team Nissan Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R

1993 Glenn Seton Glenn Seton Racing Ford Falcon EB

1994 Mark Skaife Gibson Motor Sport Holden Commodore VP

1995 John Bowe Dick Johnson Racing Ford Falcon EF

1996 Craig Lowndes Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore VR

1997 Glenn Seton Glenn Seton Racing Ford Falcon EL

1998 Craig Lowndes Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore VS/VT

1999 Craig Lowndes Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore VS/VT

2000 Mark Skaife Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore VT

2001 Mark Skaife Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore VX

2002 Mark Skaife Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore VX

2003 Marcos Ambrose Stone Brothers Racing Ford Falcon BA

2004 Marcos Ambrose Stone Brothers Racing Ford Falcon BA

2005 Russell Ingall Stone Brothers Racing Ford Falcon BA

2006 Rick Kelly Toll HSV Dealer Team Holden Commodore VZ

2007 Garth Tander Toll HSV Dealer Team Holden Commodore VE

2008 Jamie Whincup Triple Eight Race Engineering Ford Falcon BF

2009 Jamie Whincup Triple Eight Race Engineering Ford Falcon FG

2010 James Courtney Dick Johnson Racing Ford Falcon FG

2011 Jamie Whincup Triple Eight Race Engineering Holden Commodore VE

2012 Jamie Whincup Triple Eight Race Engineering Holden Commodore VE

2013 Jamie Whincup Triple Eight Race Engineering Holden Commodore VF

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Drivers Championship Pos Driver Total

1 Jamie Whincup 2025

2 Mark Winterbottom 1890

3 Craig Lowndes 1812

4 Shane Van Gisbergen 1778

5 Fabian Coulthard 1712

6 James Courtney 1688

7 Chaz Mostert 1502

8 Scott McLaughlin 1497

9 Garth Tander 1402

10 Jason Bright 1329

11 David Reynolds 1234

12 Michael Caruso 1226

13 Will Davison 1218

14 James Moffat 1187

15 Rick Kelly 1161

16 Nick Percat 1158

17 Lee Holdsworth 1117

18 Scott Pye 1101

19 Russell Ingall 1062

20 David Wall 980

21 Tim Slade 936

22 Dale Wood 840

23 Jack Perkins 785

24 Todd Kelly 749

25 Robert Dahlgren 555

Teams Championship Pos Team Total

1 Red Bull Racing Australia 3887

2 Ford Pepsi Max Crew 3417

3 Holden Racing Team 3142

4 Team BOC and Lockwood Racing 3041

5 Norton Hornets 2473

6 Erebus Motorsport V8 2383

7 Wilson Security Racing 2081

8 Valvoline Racing GRM 2002

9 Jack Daniel’s Racing 1945

10 Tekno Autosports 1803

11 The Bottle-O FPR Ford 1234

12 HHA Racing 1183

13 Repair Management Australia Racing 1087

14 Supercheap Auto Racing 906

15 Team ADVAM/GB 840

16 Team JELD-WEN 785

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eigning Porsche Carrera Cup Australia champion Craig Baird is the man in form heading into Sandown having breathed new

life into the title race after a clean sweep at Sydney Motorsport Park.

The New Zealander has struggled to get to grips with the all new 2014 spec Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Car recording just one victory at Phillip Island heading into the last round at SMP.

However, something clicked at the New South Wales circuit with Baird dominating the field to score victory in a wet race one. He confirmed his pace was not a fluke with a double victory in much drier conditions.

The impressive treble has brought Baird back into play in the championship with the Kiwi just 56 points behind championship leader Steven Richards.

Two thirds and a second place finish at Sydney has moved Richards 12 points clear of Warren Luff in the championship standings.

Richards, Luff and Baird will dovetail their Porsche Carrera Cup Australia duties with co-driver roles in the V8 Supercars Wilson Security Sandown 500.

With just two meetings of the season remaining after Sandown, points are becoming increasingly more valuable as the battle for the title intensifies.

An impressive 24 cars field, the biggest grid since 2004, are set to to tackle the famous Sandown course in three 17 lap races around the 3.10km venue.

Marc Cini will return to the paddock this weekend after sitting out the last round at Sydney Motorsport Park.

Baird on a charge as Carrera Cup title race heats up R Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Entry List

No Sponsor Driver

1 Bonaire / Wilson Security Craig Baird

4 Grove Group Stephen Grove

5 Objective Racing Tony Walls

7 No Second Chance/Phase 8 Warren Luff

9 Hallmarc Marc Cini

10 Finance EZI/Foxtel Maurie Pickering

11 Garth Walden Racing Ash Samadi

12 Laser Plumbing & Electrical Steven Richards

13 Porsche Centre Brighton James Bergmuller

22 Phenix Motorsport Brenton Ramsay

23 JBS Australia Roger Lago

24 AFS / All Star Equipment Sales Tony Bates

26 Copyworld Michael Almond

27 Childhood Cancer Association Sam Power

29 Onsite Rental Racing Michael Patrizi

38 Adina Apartment Hotels Greg Taylor

39 Veritas Adrian Mastronardo

45 VIP Petfoods Duvashen Padayachee

55 Fujitsu Racing Renee Gracie

56 McGrath Estate Agents Shane Smollen

77 Bob Jane T-Marts Nick McBride

88 Davbridge Constructions Shae Davies

222 Scott Taylor Motorsport Scott Taylor

777 Bob Jane T-Marts Nick Foster

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ictorians will make up a quarter of the 2014 Australian V8 Ute Racing Series field as they hit the track for round five at the

Wilson Security Sandown 500.The eight locals include; defending

Sandown champion Nathan Pretty, 2013 V8 Ute Rookie of the year Elliot Barbour, 2012 Shannon’s Supercar Showdown winner Jesse Dixon, Macmahon Mining’s Gerard McLeod, Danny Buzadzic, Peter McNiven, Spud Wood and former Australian NASCAR champion Kim Jane.

Jane first raced at his local track at the age of 17 and will kick off the weekend with a brand new Holden, which after a few major accidents since its birth in 2008, has had a full re-shell and makeover since the Townsville round.

The Bob Jane T-Mart racer will also take on double duties over the weekend, steering Eddie Abelnica’s Melbourne’s Cheapest Cars, Ford XB GT Coupe, in the Touring Car Masters events.

“The Touring Cars are faster and the handlings more like the NASCAR’s I used to race, so it will be a bit of a challenge driving the Ute and the coupe over the weekend.

“I did the same thing back in 2011, plus it’s always a bonus to get extra track time, even at a race track I’ve driven at since I was a teenager,” explained the 47-year-old.

Jane won the round in 2009 and the same weekend celebrated his 150th V8 Ute Race, he will be out to grab his second podium for the year.

Go Pro Racing’s Nathan Pretty is hoping to defend his Sandown title, the former V8 Supercar driver is yet to win a round this year and will be wanting it more than ever in front of a home crowd.

“It’s been a while since we raced, so I’m really looking forward to getting back into it.

“I’ve always done well at Sandown and I’m hoping to continue the tradition, it would be great to get a round win on the board this year, it’s definitely overdue,” said Pretty.

Vibe Audio’s Peter McNiven will make his second appearance in the 2014 Series, as well as New Zealand V8 Ute Racers James Urquhart and Sam Barry.

Queenslander Stephen Wilson will race for the first time this year, after making his debut on the Gold Coast last year, and will be back racing in a Williams Race Tech Holden.

After two practice sessions on the Friday, the 32 car field will kick off racing on Saturday, 13th September, with Race 2 and Race 3 televised live on 7Mate (check local guides).

Melbourne drivers set to dominate at Sandown

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V8 Utes Entry ListNo Sponsor Driver Car

1 All Purpose Pest Racing Ryal Harris Ford

2 Australian Conveyor Racing Noel Edge Ford

4 Cetnaj Electrical Supplies Peter Burnitt Ford

5 Auto One Adam Marjoram Holden

6 Multispares Ryan Hansford Ford

8 Sieders Racing Team David Sieders Ford

9 Jesus Racing Team Andrew Fisher Ford

11 JAT Transport James Urquhart Holden

13 Peters Motorsport/BEL Group Sam Barry Ford

17 Wallerawang Engineering Philip Woodbury Ford

19 nterior Logistics Gary MacDonald Ford

21 General Carrying Racing Matthew Nolan Holden

22 hirsty Camel Bottleshops Craig Dontas Holden

25 Slideway/Go Karting Brisbane Cam Wilson Ford

26 STRATCO Racing Rhys McNally Holden

27 Bob Jane T-Marts/Altenzo Tyres Kim Jane Holden

41 Battery World John Wood Holden

42 Wil-Tow Assist Stephen Wilson Holden

43 RED Express/AirRoad Charlie Kovacs Holden

44 Copy World Michael Almond Holden

47 Vibe Auto Peter McNiven Ford

49 Hayman Reese Racing Jesse Dixon Holden

50 Macmahon Mining Gerard McLeod Holden

51 Team Kleen Racing/Kleen Group Henry Nickolls Holden

55 Big Gun Racing Benn Wilson Ford

56 GoPro Racing Nathan Pretty Holden

57 Just Car Insurance Elliot Barbour Holden

67 JMG Racing/IXL Jeremy Gray Ford

68 Rentco Transport Equipment Rentals Kris Walton Ford

72 Western General Body Works Danny Buzadzic Ford

88 iSeek Racing/Wake Up George Miedecke Holden

99 BP Botany Ben Dunn Ford

Walton leads the ARMOR ALL Drivers Championship heading into the round 18 points ahead of David Sieders.

Multispares Racer Ryan Hansford is in

third on 396 points only two points ahead of Pretty with West Aussie Rhys McNally rounding out the top five.

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Schedule of EventsFriday September 12

Start Category Duration Session9.05am Touring Car Masters Practice 1 20 Minutes9.35am Australian GT Practice 1 20 Minutes10.05am V8 Utes Racing Series Practice 1 20 Minutes10.35am V8 Supercars Practice 1 40 Minutes11.35am Porsche Carrera Cup

AustraliaPractice 2 20 Minutes

12.05pm Touring Car Masters Practice 2 20 Minutes12.35pm V8 Supercars Practice 2

Co-Drivers Only

40 Minutes

13.35pm Australian GT Practice 2 20 Minutes14.05pm V8 Utes Racing Series Practice 2 20 Minutes14.35pm V8 Supercars Practice 3

Co-Drivers Only

40 Minutes

15.30pm Porsche Carrera Cup Aus-tralia

Practice 2 20 Minutes

16.50pm Touring Car Masters Qualifying 20 Minutes17.20pm Australian GT Qualifying 30 Minutes

Saturday September 13Start Category Duration Session9.05am V8 Utes Racing Series Qualifying 20 Minutes9.35am Touring Car Masters Race 1 12 Laps10.05am V8 Supercars Practice 4 40 Minutes10.55am Australian GT Race 1 40 Minutes11.45am V8 Utes Racing Series Race 1 12 Laps12.15pm V8 Supercars Qualifying 20 Minutes12.50pm Porsche Carrera Cup Aus-

traliaQualifying 20 Minutes

13.35pm Australian GT Race 2 40 Minutes14.45pm V8 Supercars Qualifying

Race 120 Laps

Saturday September 13Start Category Duration Session15.35pm Porsche Carrera Cup

AustraliaRace 1 17 Laps

16.05pm Touring Car Masters Race 2 12 Laps16.40pm V8 Supercars Qualifying

Race 220 Laps

Sunday September 14Start Category Duration Session9.10am V8 Utes Racing Series Race 2 12 Laps9.35am Porsche Carrera Cup Aus-

traliaRace 2 17 Laps

10.10am Touring Car Masters Race 3 8 Laps10.35am V8 Supercars Warm Up 20 Minutes11.05am Australian GT Race 3 40 Minutes12.00pm V8 Utes Racing Series Race 3 12 Laps12.25pm Porsche Carrera Cup Aus-

traliaRace 3 17 Laps

13.40pm V8 Supercars Race 29 161 Laps

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