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Race 23 results
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BigPond 300 - 2009 V8 Supercar Series, Races 23 & 24
BARBAGALLO RACEWAY WANNEROO

V8 SUPERCARS - Race 23

Event R4        42 Laps  
Scheduled Start 13:05
PRELIMINARY RESULT
                                      

   

Page 1     Issue 1 SW14A
Start Sat Nov 21   13:08
Elapsed Time       41:33

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Pos Car  Competitor/Team                Driver                   Vehicle              Cap   CL Laps     Race.Time Fastest...Lap

1     1  TeamVodafone                   Jamie Whincup            Ford Falcon FG       5000       42    41:33.5350   4 0:56.9308 
2     7  Jack Daniel's Racing           Todd Kelly               Holden Commodore VE  5000       42    41:45.6079   3 0:56.8021 
3     5  Ford Performance Racing        Mark Winterbottom        Ford Falcon FG       5000       42    41:46.2628  23 0:57.0176 
4    18  Jim Beam Racing                James Courtney           Ford Falcon FG       5000       42    41:53.0689  28 0:56.8898 
5    22  Toll Holden Racing Team        Will Davison             Holden Commodore VE  5000       42    42:00.8186   2 0:56.7869 
6   888  TeamVodafone                   Craig Lowndes            Ford Falcon FG       5000       42    42:07.0906   4 0:57.0112 
7    15  Jack Daniels Racing            Rick Kelly               Holden Commodore VE  5000       42    42:12.1149   3 0:56.6498*
8    51  Sprint Gas Racing              Greg Murphy              Holden Commodore VE  5000       42    42:14.6409   6 0:58.3292 
9    39  Supercheap Auto Racing         Russell Ingall           Holden Commodore VE  5000       42    42:15.5895   5 0:58.7999 
10   17  Jim Beam Racing                Steven Johnson           Ford Falcon FG       5000       42    42:21.5166   3 0:58.4439 
11    2  Toll Holden Racing Team        Garth Tander             Holden Commodore VE  5000       42    42:22.5802   4 0:58.6708 
12   33  Garry Rogers Motorsport        Lee Holdsworth           Holden Commodore VE  5000       42    42:24.0759   4 0:58.9321 
13  111  Wilson Security Racing         Fabian Coulthard         Ford Falcon FG       5000       42    42:29.6681  27 0:58.9687 
14   34  Garry Rogers Motorsport        Michael Caruso           Holden Commodore VE  5000       41    41:35.2539  11 0:59.1456 
15    9  SP Tools Racing                Shane Van Gisbergen      Ford Falcon FG       5000       41    41:35.8367   3 0:58.9666 
16   10  Team Autobarn                  Paul Dumbrell            Holden Commodore VE  5000       41    41:36.1529   5 0:59.1562 
17    4  Irwin Racing                   Alex Davison             Ford Falcon FG       5000       41    41:37.0604   3 0:59.0301 
18    3  Sprint Gas Racing              Jason Bargwanna          Holden Commodore VE  5000       41    41:39.4856   3 0:59.0103 
19   67  Supercheap Auto Racing         Tim Slade                Holden Commodore VE  5000       41    41:41.5772   4 0:59.1166 
20    8  Team BOC                       Jason Richards           Holden Commodore VE  5000       41    41:46.0055  18 0:59.3895 
21  333  Wilson Security Racing         Michael Patrizi          Ford Falcon BF       5000       41    41:50.9057  28 0:59.2067 
22   55  The Bottle-O Racing Team       Tony D'Alberto           Holden Commodore VE  5000       41    41:52.5011   2 0:59.4173 
23    6  Ford Performance Racing        Steven Richards          Ford Falcon FG       5000       41    41:52.8920   2 0:58.7409 
24   25  Fujitsu Racing                 Jason Bright             Ford Falcon FG       5000       41    42:01.9666  27 0:59.0703 
25   14  WOW Racing                     Cameron McConville       Holden Commodore VE  5000       41    42:03.5531   7 0:59.5360 
26   11  Dodo Racing Team               Jack Perkins             Holden Commodore VE  5000       41    42:03.8231   5 0:59.7017 
27   16  Hi-Tec Oils Racing             Mark McNally             Holden Commodore VE  5000       41    42:17.3922   3 0:59.9615 
28   24  Bundaberg Red Racing Team      David Reynolds           Holden Commodore VE  5000       40    41:37.5621   5 0:57.1072 
DNF  12  Airpac Bukom/Kitten Car Care   Dean Fiore               Holden Commodore VE  5000       36    36:59.0110   5 0:59.6074 

Fastest Lap Av.Speed Is 154kph
Current Race Lap Record Is 0:55.9440 Set On 13/06/2004 By Jason Bright In A Holden Commodore VY
R=under lap record by greatest margin, r=under lap record, *=fastest lap time
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Issue# 1 - Printed Sat Nov 21 13:59:40 2009     Timing System By NATSOFT (03)63342353 www.natsoft.com.au/results & Dorian DATA-1
                                                                     Timing by V8SUPERCARS & EMAT,Jenni Cross - Chief Timekeeper

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Local radio reporting that Whincup has "one hand on the trophy." Not exactly sure what that means.

He has a 160-something point lead over Davison now, so realistically, it's his to lose now.

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Today's race sucked. The only thing interesting about it was David Reynolds' run, but the poor kid cut a left front (which was a soft that had done the entire race to that point) with about 5 to go while running 2nd and ended any interest I had in that race. Oh well, onto tomorrow.

After todays race, if you have foxtel i suggest you watch WTCC at macau insted.

Massive hit for Leanne Tander on the front straight. Hit the medical centre wall at a bad angle.

EDIT: Mini Challenge btw.

Race 24 Qualy
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BigPond 300 - 2009 V8 Supercar Series, Races 23 & 24
BARBAGALLO RACEWAY WANNEROO

V8 SUPERCARS - Qualifying Race 24

Qualifying Q8   20 Mins  
Scheduled Start 10:00
PRELIMINARY RESULT
                                      

   

Page 1     Issue 1 SW15A
Start Sun Nov 22   10:00
Elapsed Time       20:00

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Pos Car  Competitor/Team                Driver                   Vehicle              Cap   CL   Laps   Fastest...Lap        Gap

1     1  TeamVodafone                   Jamie Whincup            Ford Falcon FG       5000         12    11 0:57.1146* 
2     5  Ford Performance Racing        Mark Winterbottom        Ford Falcon FG       5000         13    10 0:57.2379  0:00.1233
3     2  Toll Holden Racing Team        Garth Tander             Holden Commodore VE  5000         13    11 0:57.3237  0:00.2091
4    22  Toll Holden Racing Team        Will Davison             Holden Commodore VE  5000         13    11 0:57.3660  0:00.2514
5    15  Jack Daniel's Racing           Rick Kelly               Holden Commodore VE  5000         12    11 0:57.3715  0:00.2569
6   111  Wilson Security Racing         Fabian Coulthard         Ford Falcon FG       5000         13    12 0:57.4135  0:00.2989
7   888  TeamVodafone                   Craig Lowndes            Ford Falcon FG       5000         10     9 0:57.4145  0:00.2999
8    18  Jim Beam Racing                James Courtney           Ford Falcon FG       5000         17    14 0:57.4283  0:00.3137
9    17  Jim Beam Racing                Steven Johnson           Ford Falcon FG       5000         17    11 0:57.4450  0:00.3304
10   25  Fujitsu Racing                 Jason Bright             Ford Falcon FG       5000         13    11 0:57.5321  0:00.4175
11   51  Sprint Gas Racing              Greg Murphy              Holden Commodore VE  5000         14    10 0:57.5809  0:00.4663
12    6  Ford Performance Racing        Steven Richards          Ford Falcon FG       5000         13    12 0:57.5987  0:00.4841
13    7  Jack Daniel's Racing           Todd Kelly               Holden Commodore VE  5000         10    10 0:57.6077  0:00.4931
14   39  Supercheap Auto Racing         Russell Ingall           Holden Commodore VE  5000         11     9 0:57.6388  0:00.5242
15   33  Garry Rogers Motorsport        Lee Holdsworth           Holden Commodore VE  5000         14    10 0:57.6451  0:00.5305
16   10  Team Autobarn                  Paul Dumbrell            Holden Commodore VE  5000         16    11 0:57.6549  0:00.5403
17    4  Irwin Racing                   Alex Davison             Ford Falcon FG       5000         15    12 0:57.6588  0:00.5442
18   11  Dodo Racing Team               Jack Perkins             Holden Commodore VE  5000         13    10 0:57.6729  0:00.5583
19   67  Supercheap Auto Racing         Tim Slade                Holden Commodore VE  5000         13    11 0:57.6846  0:00.5700
20    3  Sprint Gas Racing              Jason Bargwanna          Holden Commodore VE  5000         14    11 0:57.7078  0:00.5932
21   14  WOW Racing                     Cameron McConville       Holden Commodore VE  5000         12     9 0:57.7839  0:00.6693
22    9  SP Tools Racing                Shane Van Gisbergen      Ford Falcon FG       5000         14     8 0:57.7908  0:00.6762
23  333  Wilson Security Racing         Michael Patrizi          Ford Falcon BF       5000         16     8 0:57.8004  0:00.6858
24   24  Bundaberg Red Racing Team      David Reynolds           Holden Commodore VE  5000         14    13 0:57.8771  0:00.7625
25   55  The Bottle-O Racing Team       Tony D'Alberto           Holden Commodore VE  5000         16     8 0:57.8982  0:00.7836
26   12  Airpac Bukom/Kitten Car Care   Dean Fiore               Holden Commodore VE  5000         10     8 0:57.9055  0:00.7909
27   34  Garry Rogers Motorsport        Michael Caruso           Holden Commodore VE  5000         11     9 0:57.9463  0:00.8317
28    8  Team BOC                       Jason Richards           Holden Commodore VE  5000         14    12 0:58.1023  0:00.9877
29   16  Hi-Tec Oils Racing             Mark McNally             Holden Commodore VE  5000         16    15 0:58.4412  0:01.3266

Fastest Lap Av.Speed Is 153kph, 105% Of First 1 Is 0:59.9703
Current Practice Record Is 0:55.6278 Set On 07/05/2005 By Craig Lowndes In A Ford Falcon BA
R=under lap record by greatest margin, r=under lap record, *=fastest lap time
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Issue# 1 - Printed Sun Nov 22 10:24:48 2009     Timing System By NATSOFT (03)63342353 www.natsoft.com.au/results & Dorian DATA-1
                                                                     Timing by V8SUPERCARS & EMAT,Jenni Cross - Chief Timekeeper

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And now a pileup on the restart, absolute farce of an 'enduro'. Field is down to 9 cars now i think.

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Agreed about it being a farce, Afro_dud.

What a mess. T. Kelly spun at turn 7, t-boned by Holdsworth. Holdsworth drove off leaving a tonne of fluid all over the road. Will Davison comes around, after the SC has been called, to go into the pits only to go flying into the pit entry wall from the fluid.

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Quite a boring race again, only slightly interesting at the end with the sprint tyres going off and the control tyred cars coming back through the field. Barring a complete disaster in Sydney, Whincup is pretty safe to take the title.

EDIT: If he finished 28th or better in Race 1 in Sydney, he will wrap up the title.

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And the guy who spun Todd, Jason Bargwanna, was docked 100 championship points for it. Must've been on some sort of probation after his Phillip Island antics. As for Kelly, his car's probably going to be a write-off.

Why can't they run a sprint type tyre in all races - having a tyre that is a couple of seconds worse at the end than at the start sure spices things up. I know that effect was exaggerated by the presence of the control tyre but it would reward those who can preserve their tyres.

BTW did anyone see John Bowes suggestions for the car of the future in the Australian Muscle Car magazine? I should post it up when I get home as there is some interesting points that I doubt will be implemented (aka John cares about the entertainment value of the racing too).

Was watching the Canberra 400 which had a Race 2 reverse grid and it was biff and barge all the way and it was funny to see no-names up the front like Dugal McDougal.

Sydney 500 is going to be a superb event and a fitting place to end the year.

Not sure how fitting or superb it will be racing wise, the track looks like it'll be about as wide as Canberra was...and all this with Eastern Creek 10mins down the road.

With the championship practically decided, one assumes all the attention politically will be on the event. With $30million being invested into the race by the NSW govt, using money that would be better spent on other things our struggling state sorely needs, the event needs to succeed.... a record crowd is assured though (VESA will tell us this )

Do it BTCC style, with a random inversion of between 10 and 18 cars.

As we all know, the much anticipated Sydney Telstra 500 start this weekend.

Track Map.


Front straight (will probably the scene of the most interesting starts of the year with the wall hanging out there)


More shots can be found HERE

Intresting circuit that should make for an intresting finale. Might be a little difficult for passing but we'll have to wait till the races start.

More (and better) photos from Speedcafe

Should be an interesting round. Jason Bright suggests it will be harder on the brakes than Surfers. Teams are ready do brake/brake pad changes if needed.

The tightness of the circuit should be a recipe for carnage with all bar Whincup going into the round with nothing to lose.

Jamie Whincup needs a finish of 28th or better in either race to wrap up the championship. Will Davison needs to win both races and essentially have Whincup DNF/finish last in both races to take out the championship.

The points battle to watch for the weekend looks like being Will Davison and Tander with 128 points between the two and 250 on offer.

The Top 10 in Championship points as they stand are -
Whincup 3175, W Davison 2894, Tander 2766, Lowndes 2544, Johnson 2177, Winterbottom 2147, R Kelly 2078, Courtney 1988, Holdsworth 1886, Ingall 1871.

The Teams Championship is a far closer battle with 1 point seperating the Top 2 teams going into the final round -
888 5351, HRT 5350, DJR 4075, FPR 3687, GRM 3630, JDR 3461, SBR 3246, BJR 3039, WAL 3014, PMM 2882, TAS 2655, PCR 2479, KRT 1838, BRI 1478, RNR 1124, FFF 618.

The on track action for the V8 Supercars this weekend is as follows.
Friday December 4th
1235-1310: Practice Part A
1325-1415: Practice Part B
1455-1545: Practice Part C

Saturday December 5th
1000-1020: Leg 1 Qualifying
1025-1040: Leg 2 Qualifying
1055-1125: Top Ten Shootout
1435-1645: Race 25 - 74 laps - 250km

Sunday December 6th
1030-1050: Qualifying
1435-1645: Race 26 - 74 laps - 250km

Support Racing:
Fujitsu V8 Supercars: 2 Races (22 laps Sat, 22 laps Sun)
V8 Ute Series: 3 Races (20 mins Sat, 2x20 mins Sun)
MINI Challenge: 3 Races (2x20 mins Sat, 20 mins Sun)
Australian GT: 2 Races (2x30 mins Sun)

Australian TV Coverage
Saturday 5th December
1300-1330: Mini Challenge
1330-1730: V8 Qualifying and Race 25

Sadly Matt White is back, so Aaron Noonan drops back to support race commentary.

Sunday 6th December
1200-1330: GT Championship, V8 Utes, Dick Smith Cycle Challenge.
1330-1730: V8 Qualifying and Race 26.

Coverage looks to be the same across all the states but as always check your local guides.

SPEEDTV COVERAGE
Sunday 13th December
1:00PM ET-3:00PM ET: Looks to be a 2 hour package to cover the weekends races.