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PIRTEK has joined forces with Speedcafe.com and ARMOR ALL to produce the ultimate Motorsport Fan Guide for 2015. Every V8 Supercar event, team and driver is profiled, along with calendars and information for global motorsport. The perfect pocket-sized compendium. Download or get a hard copy from your local PIRTEK Service & Supply Centre.

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CONTENTSWELCOME TO THE ARMOR ALL FAN GUIDE 5

QUICK LOOK AT A V8 SUPERCAR 6

2015 V8 SUPERCARS CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR 7

ATCC/V8 SUPERCAR CHAMPIONS 8

WELCOME FROM JAMIE WHINCUP 9

THE HISTORY OF THE ARMOR ALL POLE AWARD 10

HOW THEY FINISHED IN 2014 12

V8 SUPERCARS TV DEAL FOR 2015 13

THE VENUES 15

THE GRID 37

NATIONAL MOTORSPORT CALENDAR 53

INTERNATIONAL MOTORSPORT CALENDAR 61

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WELCOME TO THE ARMOR ALL FAN GUIDETen years - where have they gone? By the end of this year, ARMOR ALL® will have provided almost $1 million in prize money through the ARMOR ALL Pole Awards in V8 Supercars, the Dunlop Development Series and the V8 Utes. Hopefully we have helped provide the fans with plenty of entertainment. It has been a terrific journey so far and we have enjoyed building many great relationships along the way with drivers, crews, officials, volunteers, administrators, fellow sponsors, staff, customers, retail partners, media and of course, the fans. We have some unique things planned for our 10th anniversary year, but we thought we would start with a simple and useful gift. One of the things that makes motorsport great is the diversity and the passion of the fans it attracts from grassroots club karting through to Formula 1. Fans are the lifeblood of any sport and ARMOR ALL is proud of the relationship we have built with motorsport followers around the world, but in particular in Australia and New Zealand. As a small thank you to the fans, we have decided to celebrate our 10th year of the ARMOR ALL Pole Award by producing our inaugural ARMOR ALL Motorsport Fan Guide, powered by our good friends at Speedcafe.com. This guide will be a valuable edition to any pocket, briefcase, school bag, desk or toolbox as a quick reference guide on your favourite driver, track or series. Along with this printed version of the guide, we have also produced an online version available at www.armorall.com.au and this will be updated continually throughout 2015. We hope you enjoy the 2015 ARMOR ALL Motorsport Fan Guide and thank-you for your on-going support of ARMOR ALL and all forms of motorsport. Thank you.

Paul BlairSenior Vice President & Managing Director – Australia & New Zealand

Paul Blair with Scott McLaughlin

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Vehicle: 4-door commonly available sedan: Holden Commodore VF; Ford Falcon FGX; Nissan Altima; Mercedes-AMG E63; Volvo S60 PolestarChassis: Common, control chassis designed by PACE Innovations, chrome-moly constructionEngine: Naturally aspirated, fuel injected 5.0 Litre V8 engine - all engines use blocks native to the manufacturer; Ford and Holden use pushrod actuated valves with two valves per cylinder; Nissan, Mercedes and Volvo use hydraulic-lift valves with four valves per cylinderPower: Approximately 645bhp (480kW) at 7,500RPMTop Speed: Approximately 300kph0-100 kph: Approximately 3.4 secondsECU: V8 Supercars-mandated control MOTEC ECUGearbox: Control Albins 6-speed Transaxle with sequential shift Clutch: 7¼ inch control triple plate clutchSuspension Front: Open to teams to create bespoke double-wishbone suspension geometry with adjustable shock absorbers and cockpit controlled anti-rollbars (front and rear)Suspension Rear: Control independent rear suspension as defined by V8 SupercarsBrakes Front: Control 15.6” diameter AP Racing brake disc and 6-piston caliperBrakes Rear: Control 14” diameter AP Racing and 4-piston caliperWheels: Control 18” Rimstock/Racer Industries Aluminium Alloy WheelTyres: Control Dunlop 18” V8 Supercar tyre - ‘control’ harder compound and softer ‘option’ compound; grooved Dunlop 18” V8 Supercar wet tyreFuel: United E85 - 85% ethanol + 15% petrol blend; 112 Litre capacity tank

Minimum Vehicle and Driver Weight: 1410 kilograms

QUICK LOOK AT A V8 SUPERCAR

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2015 V8 SUPERCARS CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR

RD DATE EVENT LOCATION

1 Feb 26-Mar 1 Clipsal 500 Adelaide Adelaide Street Circuit, SA

N/C Mar 12-15 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix Albert Park, VIC

2 Mar 27-29 Tasmania Super Sprint Symmons Plains Raceway, TAS

3 May 1 - 3 Perth Super Sprint Barbagallo Raceway, WA

4 May 15-17 Winton Super Sprint Winton Motor Raceway, VIC

5 Jun 19-21 Skycity Triple Crown Darwin Hidden Valley Raceway, NT

6 Jul 10-12 Castrol EDGE Townsville 400 Reid Park, QLD

7 Jul 31-Aug 2 Coates Hire Ipswich Super Sprint Queensland Raceway, QLD

8 Aug 21-23 Sydney Motorsport Park Super Sprint Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW

9 Sept 11-13 Wilson Security Sandown 500 Sandown Raceway, VIC

10 Oct 8-11 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Mount Panorama, NSW

11 Oct 23-25 Castrol Gold Coast 600 Surfers Paradise, QLD

12 Nov 6-8 ITM 500 Auckland Pukekohe Park Raceway, NZ

13 Nov 20-22 Phillip Island Super Sprint Phillip Island Circuit, VIC

14 Dec 4-6 Sydney 500 Sydney Olympic Park, NSW

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ATCC/V8 SUPERCAR CHAMPIONS

2014 Jamie Whincup

2013 Jamie Whincup

2012 Jamie Whincup

2011 Jamie Whincup

2010 James Courtney

2009 Jamie Whincup

2008 Jamie Whincup

2007 Garth Tander

2006 Rick Kelly

2005 Russell Ingall

2004 Marcos Ambrose

2003 Marcos Ambrose

2002 Mark Skaife

2001 Mark Skaife

2000 Mark Skaife

1999 Craig Lowndes

1998 Craig Lowndes

1997 Glenn Seton

1996 Craig Lowndes

1995 John Bowe

1994 Mark Skaife

1993 Glenn Seton

1992 Mark Skaife

1991 Jim Richards

1990 Jim Richards

1989 Dick Johnson

1988 Dick Johnson

1987 Jim Richards

1986 Robbie Francevic

1985 Jim Richards

1984 Dick Johnson

1983 Allan Moffat

1982 Dick Johnson

1981 Dick Johnson

1980 Peter Brock

1979 Bob Morris

1978 Peter Brock

1977 Allan Moffat

1976 Allan Moffat

1975 Colin Bond

1974 Peter Brock

1973 Allan Moffat

1972 Bob Jane

1971 Bob Jane

1970 Norm Beechey

1969 Ian Geoghegan

1968 Ian Geoghegan

1967 Ian Geoghegan

1966 Ian Geoghegan

1965 Norm Beechey

1964 Ian Geoghegan

1963 Bob Jane

1962 Bob Jane

1961 Bill Pitt

1960 David McKay

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WELCOME FROM JAMIE WHINCUPIt is hard to believe that we are about to enter the 10th season of V8 Supercars where ARMOR ALL is the naming rights sponsor of the category’s Pole Award. They tell me that Paul Blair and his ARMOR ALL team will have provided almost $1 million in prize money for Pole Awards in V8 Supercars, the Dunlop Development Series and the V8 Utes by the end of the 2015 season. We have wonderful sponsors at Red Bull Racing Australia, but it is important contributions like these that create extra interest and help keep the sport ticking. I don’t need any extra incentive to be as fast as I can in qualifying, but it is nice to be able to contribute the ARMOR ALL cheques to the team Christmas fund when we do get it right. There are also plenty of bragging rights on the line to be the most consistent pole winner of the year and pick up the trophy and bonus $10,000 in December. Of the nine previous ARMOR ALL Pole awards, I have been fortunate enough to pick up six of them and I can assure you that a seventh would be as sweet as any of the others. Last year, I was pushed to the line by Scott McLaughlin and I am sure there will be a few more contenders this season. It was a nice gesture of ARMOR ALL to match the winner’s cheque for second place last season. I hope to see Arnie (the ARMOR ALL mascot), Paul Blair and other ARMOR ALL representatives in pit lane at a few cheque presentations this year and with a bit of luck we can be in the running at the end of the year to collect overall trophy number seven. We hope you enjoy ARMOR ALL’s 10th anniversary Fan Guide powered by Speedcafe.com. Let’s go!

Jamie Whincup

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The ARMOR ALL Pole Award has become one of the most recognised and respected incentives in Australian motorsports.

By the end of this 10th season of involvement in V8 Supercars, the Dunlop Development Series and the V8 Utes Series, ARMOR ALL will have provided approximately $1 million in pole position prize money.

Mark Skaife won the first V8 Supercar ARMOR ALL Pole Award on the streets of Adelaide in 2006.

Skaife, a five-time national champion, finished third in qualifying behind Jason Richards and Jamie Whincup, but got the job done in the top 10 Shootout.

Skaife went to win the ARMOR ALL Pole Award season prize with four poles for the year, but only managed to finish 16th in the championship.

Mark Winterbottom stepped up year two by clinching four poles, one more than Garth Tander and Todd Kelly.

In 2008 Whincup began what has been quite a remarkable seven-year performance in the battle for ARMOR ALL Pole Award supremacy.

Since 1960 there have 55 different drivers who have claimed a pole and at the start of the 2015 season Whincup leads the way on 61 from Peter Brock (57), Skaife (41), Allan Moffat (39), Craig Lowndes (37), Winterbottom (30), Tander (29), Dick Johnson (28), John Bowe (25) and Marcos Ambrose (18).

THE HISTORY OF THE ARMOR ALL POLE AWARD

Mark Skaife claimed the inaugural ARMOR ALL Pole Position in 2006 during the Adelaide Clipsal 500 Qualifying Shootout.

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In the last seven years Whincup has clinched the annual ARMOR ALL Pole Award six times and the $10,000 bonus cheque, with Will Davison upsetting his streak in 2012.

Last year produced one of the most thrilling finishes in the annual award with Scott McLaughlin clinching his ninth pole of the season in the last race of the year at Homebush in Sydney.

ARMOR ALL provided the extra incentive for McLaughlin, promising to match the $10,000 annual prize purse if the youngster could clinch Sydney and finish on the same number of poles as Whincup.

He got the job done, but Whincup was awarded his sixth annual title on a count back due to a higher number of second-place qualifying results for the year.

Since its inauguration in 2006, V8 Supercar ARMOR ALL Pole Position winners have included Mark Skaife, Garth Tander, Jason Bright, Todd Kelly, James Courtney, Mark Winterbottom, Rick Kelly, Jamie Whincup, Steven Richards, Craig Lowndes, Steve Johnson, Jason Richards, Will Davison, Jason Bargwanna, Lee Holdsworth, Alex Davison, Paul Dumbrell, Greg Murphy, David Reynolds, Shane van Gisbergen, Tim Slade, Fabian Coulthard and McLaughlin.

The Dunlop Development Series was introduced in 2000 with Ryan McLeod clinching the first two poles of that series at Eastern Creek and Phillip Island.

Steve Owen won his first Development Series pole at Wakefield Park in 2008 and currently leads the all-time list with 17 from Paul Dumbrell, Andrew Thompson and Dean Canto who each have nine.

David Sieders has collected the most amount of poles in the V8 Ute Series since its inception in 2001 with 17.

Sieders, who won the first ARMOR-ALL Utes pole in 2010, clinched four of his poles from the seven events in 2014 on his way to second place in the championship standings behind Kris Walton.

V8 Supercar Annual ARMOR ALL Pole Champions

2014 Jamie Whincup 2010 Jamie Whincup

2013 Jamie Whincup 2009 Jamie Whincup

2012 Will Davison 2008 Jamie Whincup

2011 Jamie Whincup 2007 Mark Winterbottom

2010 Jamie Whincup 2006 Mark Skaife

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DRIVERS CHAMPIONSHIP

1 Jamie Whincup 3364

2 Shane Van Gisbergen 2781

3 Mark Winterbottom 2768

4 Craig Lowndes 2659

5 Scott McLaughlin 2509

6 James Courtney 2489

7 Chaz Mostert 2451

8 Fabian Coulthard 2443

9 Garth Tander 2289

10 Michael Caruso 1939

11 Jason Bright 1927

12 Nick Percat 1921

13 Rick Kelly 1921

14 Will Davison 1912

15 David Reynolds 1789

16 James Moffat 1704

17 Tim Slade 1646

18 Russell Ingall 1510

19 Scott Pye 1407

20 Lee Holdsworth 1395

21 David Wall 1349

22 Todd Kelly 1323

23 Jack Perkins 1280

24 Dale Wood 1169

25 Robert Dahlgren 921

HOW THEY FINISHED IN 2014

TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIP

1 Red Bull Racing Australia 6073

2 Ford Pepsi Max Crew 5244

3 Holden Racing Team 4828

4 Team BOC and Lockwood Racing 4395

5 Norton Hornets 3758

6 Valvoline Racing GRM 3380

7 Erebus Motorsport V8 3357

8 Jack Daniel’s Racing 3304

9 Tekno Autosports 2776

10 Wilson Security Dick John Racing 2756

11 HHA Racing 1946

12 The Bottle-O FPR Ford 1789

13 Supercheap Auto Racing 1616

14 Lucas Dumbrell Motorsport 1560

15 Team JELD-WEN 1280

16 Team ADVAM/GB 1169

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The 2015 V8 Supercars Championship will be broadcast on Network Ten and Fox Sports as part of a new television rights deal for this year.

Fox Sports will televise every practice, qualifying and race live through its Fox Sports channels. Network Ten will broadcast six events live while providing same day highlights packages from the remaining events.

Network Ten will have an hour of motorsport every Sunday from 4pm. This will be a combination of live race coverage, V8 Supercars highlights or their magazine show RPM.

Please refer to the following TV deal outline:a

1 Feb 26 - Mar 1 Clipsal 500 Adelaide Super Street Fox Sports/Network Ten

N/C Mar 12 - 15 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix International Fox Sports/Network Ten

2 Mar 27 - 29 Tasmania Super Sprint Super Sprint Fox Sports

3 May 1 - 3 Perth Super Sprint Super Sprint Fox Sports

4 May 15 - 17 Winton Super Sprint Super Sprint Fox Sports

5 Jun 19 - 21 Skycity Triple Crown Darwin Super Sprint Fox Sports

6 Jul 10 - 12 Castrol EDGE Townsville 400 Super Street Fox Sports/Network Ten

7 Jul 31 - Aug 2 Ipswich Super Sprint Super Sprint Fox Sports

8 Aug 21 - 23 Sydney Motorsport Park Super Sprint Super Sprint Fox Sports

9 Sep 11 - 13 Sandown 500 PIRTEK Enduro Cup Fox Sports/Network Ten

10 Oct 8 - 11 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 PIRTEK Enduro Cup Fox Sports/Network Ten

11 Oct 23 - 25 Castrol Gold Coast 600 PIRTEK Enduro Cup Fox Sports/Network Ten

12 Nov 6 - 8 ITM 500 Auckland Super Sprint Fox Sports

13 Nov 20 - 22 Phillip Island Super Sprint Super Sprint Fox Sports

14 Dec 4 - 6 Sydney 500 Super Street Fox Sports/Network Ten

V8 SUPERCARS TV DEAL FOR 2015

*Check your local TV guides for telecast times

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THE VENUES

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CLIPSAL 500 ADELAIDE

/OfficialClipsal500Adelaidewww.clipsal500.com.au @Clipsal500

Circuit OverviewLocation: Adelaide, South Australia Length: 3.22 kilometresDirection: ClockwiseAverage Speed: 146km/hTop Speed: 251km/hFastest Point: Peter Brock StraightSlowest Point: Turn 9 on the end of Brabham StraightCorners: 14 (8 Right, 6 Left)Most Race Wins: Jamie Whincup (8)Most Pole Positions: Jamie Whincup (5)Qualifying Lap Record: 1.20.3776s (Shane van Gisbergen Holden Commodore VF 2014)Race Lap Record: 1.21.0507s (Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VE 2012)Defending Winner/s: Jamie Whincup, Craig Lowndes and James Courtney

Circuit Description The former Formula One venue is renowned for being one of the best street circuits in the world. Shortened from its Grand Prix length by 700 metres, the circuit is very busy from inside the cockpit and, apart from the run down the back straight, gives drivers very few opportunities to relax. The Clipsal 500 Adelaide was first held in 1999 (under the name Sensational Adelaide 500).

2014 Highlight: On his debut for Volvo, Scott McLaughlin enjoyed a titanic scrap with Jamie Whincup for second, while James Courtney took victory on the Sunday.

2015 Event Information:Friday: 3 x 30 minute Practice SessionsSaturday: 1 x 30 minute Practice, 2 x 15 minute Qualifying, 2 x 125km Races Sunday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 1 x Top 10 Shootout, 1 x 250km Race

Tyre Format: 24 hard compound tyres will be supplied to each entry. Rookies are awarded an extra set. Best Vantage Point: Outside of Turn 13 sees cars on the limit as they prepare for entry to the final sweeping right hander.

Tickets: Visit www.ticketek.com.auTV: Fox Sports/Network 10Live Updates: Speedcafe.com

Corporate Sales: Nathan Cayzer Email: [email protected] Phone: (08) 8212 8500

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Circuit OverviewLocation: Albert Park, MelbourneLength: 5.30 kilometres Direction: ClockwiseAverage Speed: 164km/h Top Speed: 256km/hFastest Point: Front StraightSlowest Point: Turn 15Corners: 16 (6 Left 10 Right)Most Race Wins: Russell Ingall (8)Most Pole Positions: Craig Lowndes (3)Qualifying Lap Record: 1m55.0805s (Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VF 2012)Race Lap Record: 1m55.9682s (Craig Lowndes Holden Commodore VEII 2011)Defending Winner/s: Jamie Whincup x2 and Shane van Gisbergen

Circuit Description A sweeping circuit in the best traditions of fast and flowing European-styled venues, the Albert Park layout is a public road for nearly 360 days a year apart from when the Formula 1 Grand Prix hits town. First held in 1996, the V8 Supercars have raced every year at Albert Park except for 2007 and form a valuable part of the on-track action.The circuit is very smooth, which rewards teams and drivers with well set up cars.

2014 Highlight: Shane van Gisbergen dominated the races winning three of the four encounters. Nissan’s Michael Caruso scored the manufacturer’s first pole position in the V8 Supercars era.

2015 Event Information:Thursday: 2 x 30 minute Practice, 1x 30 minute QualifyingFriday: 2 x 30 minutes RacesSaturday: 1 x 30 minute Race Sunday: 1 x 30 minute Race

Tyre Format: 12 hard compound tyres will be supplied to each entry. Best Vantage Point: Watching from the mound at Turn 11-12 sees V8 Supercars tackle a high speed challenging chicane.

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FORMULA 1 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX

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Circuit OverviewLocation: Launceston, Tasmania Length: 2.40 kilometresDirection: Anti-ClockwiseAverage Speed: 170km/hTop Speed: 270km/hFastest Point: Back Straight Slowest Point: Turn 4 HairpinCorners: 7 (4 Left 3 Right)Most Race Wins: Jamie Whincup (8)Most Pole Positions: Peter Brock (8)Qualifying Lap Record: 51.0408s (Craig Lowndes Holden Commodore VEII 2012)Race Lap Record: 51.4713s (Rick Kelly Holden Commodore VE 2009)Defending Winner/s: Jamie Whincup x 2 and Craig Lowndes

Circuit Description The shortest on the V8 Supercars calendar, the Symmons Plains circuit provides two strong passing opportunities (Turn 4 and Turn 6), in addition to a complex opening sequence of corners (Turns 1-2) that often sees even Australia’s best drivers come unstuck. This year marks the 42nd occasion in which the Australian Touring Car Championship/V8 Supercars Championship visits Symmons Plains Raceway.

2014 Highlight: Red Bull Racing dominated the three races despite a clash between Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup.

2015 Event Information:Friday: 2 x 60 minute Practice SessionsSaturday: 2 x 15 minute Qualifying, 2 x 60km Races Sunday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 1 x 200km Race

Tyre Format: 12 hard compound and 4 soft compound tyres will be supplied to each entry.Best Vantage Point: Outside of Turn 2 sees the cars tackle a challenging braking area before the Turn 3 kink.

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TASMANIA SUPER SPRINT

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PERTH SUPER SPRINT

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Circuit OverviewLocation: Perth, Western Australia Length: 2.42 kilometres Direction: Clockwise Average speed: 157km/h Maximum speed: 252km/h Fastest Point: Back straight Slowest Point: Turn 7 Corners: 7 (2 Left 5 Right)Most Race Wins: Craig Lowndes (14)Most Pole Positions: Jamie Whincup (8) Qualifying Lap Record: 54.9898s (Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VE 2011) Race Lap Record: 55.9440s (Jason Bright Holden Commodore VY 2004) Defending Winner/s: Scott McLaughlin, Craig Lowndes and Chaz Mostert

Circuit Description Located approximately 50km north of Perth, Barbagallo Raceway has been operating since 1969, and is one of the longest serving venues in the history of the Australian Touring Car/V8 Supercars Championship. The 2.42km circuit contains just one genuine left-hand corner, and is notable for its unique surface and vast sand traps. A spectator friendly venue with the esses providing a unique vantage point showcasing V8 Supercars at their limit.

2014 Highlight: Volvo secured its first V8 Supercars race win with victory for Scott McLaughlin in the first race of the weekend.

2015 Event Information:Friday: 2 x 60 minute Practice SessionsSaturday: 2 x 15 minute Qualifying, 2 x 60km Races Sunday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 1 x 200km Race

Tyre Format: 12 hard compound and 4 soft compound tyres will be supplied to each entry.Best Vantage Point: Turns 2-3 sees cars tackle a high speed complex on the limit

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WINTON SUPER SPRINT

/WintonRacewaywww.wintonraceway.com.au @WintonRaceway

Circuit OverviewLocation: Winton, Victoria Length: 3.0 kilometres Direction: Clockwise Maximum Speed: 225km/h Fastest Point: Pit Straight Average Speed: 131km/h Top Speed: 225km/hFastest Point: Pit StraightSlowest Point: Turn 9Corners: 12 (8 Right 4 Left)Most Race Wins: John Bowe and Glenn Seton (5)Most Pole Positions: Mark Winterbottom (4)Qualifying Lap Record: 1m19.6538s (Fabian Coulthard Holden Commodore VF 2014)Race Lap Record: 1m22.5291 (Jason Bright Holden Commodore VF 2014)Defending Winner/s: Fabian Coulthard, Lee Holdsworth and Mark Winterbottom

Circuit Description Self-billed as ‘The Nation’s Action Track,’ the tight and twisty rural layout features a range of slow corners which combine to make Winton the slowest circuit on the V8 Supercar calendar. Consisting of a total of 12 corners linked by short straights, it was lengthened by a kilometre in 1997. With so many slow corners, having a car that can be kind to its rear tyres is crucial, particularly in the longer races.

2014 Highlight: Lee Holdsworth came through to give Erebus Motorsport and its Mercedes E63 AMG a first V8 Supercars race victory.

2015 Event Information:Friday: 2 x 60 minute Practice SessionsSaturday: 2 x 15 minute Qualifying, 2 x 60km RacesSunday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 1 x 200km Race

Tyre Format: 12 hard compound and 4 soft compound tyres will be supplied to each entry.Best Vantage Point: Turn 3 sees spectators get close to the cars in a hectic overtaking spot

Tickets: Visit www.ticketek.com.auTV: Fox Sports/Network 10Live Updates: Speedcafe.com

Corporate Sales: Winton RacewayEmail: [email protected]: (03)5766 4235

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SKYCITY TRIPLE CROWN DARWINCircuit OverviewLocation: Hidden Valley, Northern TerritoryLength: 2.9 kilometres Direction: Anti-clockwise Average speed: 149km/h Maximum speed: 271km/h Fastest Point: Front Straight Slowest Point: Turn 1 Corners: 14 (8 Left 6 Right)Most Race Wins: Mark Skaife (8)Most Pole Positions: Mark Skaife, Mark Winterbottom (4) Qualifying Lap Record: 1m07.8546s (Jason Bright Holden Commodore VX 2002)Race Lap Record: 1m09.0149s (Jason Bright Ford Falcon AU 1999) Defending Winner/s: Jamie Whincup (2) and Mark Winterbottom

Circuit Description Hidden Valley Raceway is characterised by having one of the longest straights in Australia along with a back section full of kinks, twists and bumps and one of the slowest corners in the series. The start / finish straight is 1.1km long with cars reaching speeds of around 270km/h in sixth gear before braking hard for the left handed Turn 1. The warm conditions mean tyre conservation will be critical to determining the race results.

2014 Highlight: Mark Winterbottom held off a hard charging Shane van Gisbergen to win a thrilling final race dominated by tyre wear

2015 Event Information:Friday: 2 x 60 minute Practice SessionsSaturday: 2 x 15 minute Qualifying, 2 x 60km RacesSunday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 1 x 200km Race

Tyre Format: 12 hard compound and 4 soft compound tyres will be supplied to each entry.Best Vantage Point: The outside of Turn 10 and 11 is a great spot to see the drivers on the ragged edge.

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CASTROL EDGE TOWNSVILLE 400Circuit OverviewLocation: Townsville, Queensland Length: 2.86 kilometres Direction: Clockwise Average speed: 144km/h Maximum speed: 260km/hFastest Point: Front straight Slowest Point: Turn 11 Hairpin Corners: 13 (3 Left 10 Right)Most Race Wins: Jamie Whincup (5)Most Pole Positions: Mark Winterbottom (3)Qualifying Lap Record: 1m12.4700s (Garth Tander Holden Commodore VF 2009)Race Lap Record: 1m13.4066s (Mark Winterbottom Ford Falcon FG 2012) Defending Winner/s: Jamie Whincup (2) and Garth Tander

Circuit Description The Townsville Street Circuit is a mix of existing streets and a purpose built road through the Reid Park precinct. Located just south of the Townsville CBD, the circuit winds its way through Reid Park where specially constructed roads from approximately 70% of the circuit. Set in a parkland style reminiscent of the Albert Park street circuit in Melbourne, the Townsville circuit proved to be a challenge in its inaugural year in 2009 and quickly became a favourite of the drivers.

2014 Highlight: The Holden Racing Team recorded a rare 1-2 finish with Garth Tander taking the spoils.

2015 Event Information:Friday: 3 x 30 minute Practice SessionsSaturday: 1 x 20 minute Practice, 2 x 15 minute Qualifying, 1 x 200km RacesSunday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, Top 10 Shootout, 1 x 200km Race

Tyre Format: 12 hard compound and 8 soft compound tyres will be supplied to each entry.Best Vantage Point: The cars and drivers are at their limit at Turn 10. It is possible to see the Turn 8-9 overtaking area too.

Tickets: Visit www.ticketek.com.auTV: Fox Sports/Network 10Live Updates: Speedcafe.com

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COATES HIRE IPSWICH SUPER SPRINTCircuit OverviewLocation: Ipswich, Queensland Length: 3.12 kilometres Direction: Clockwise Average Speed: 162km/hMaximum speed: 255km/h Fastest Point: Back Straight Slowest Point: Turn 3 Corners: 6 (2 Left 4 Right)Most Race Wins: Craig Lowndes (11)Most Pole Positions: Marcos Ambrose, Jamie Whincup (5)Qualifying Lap Record: 1m09.0593s (Will Davison Ford Falcon FG 2013)Race Lap Record: 1m10.0874s (Russell Ingall Holden Commodore VEII 2012) Defending Winner/s: Jamie Whincup (2) and James Courtney

Circuit Description Queensland Raceway was quickly dubbed the ‘Paperclip’ when it was opened in 1999 because of its six-turn design and lack of elevation. It was resurfaced in 2011 and is the home test circuit to six of the field’s 28 cars.

2014 Highlight: Jamie Whincup won a dramatic race last year that saw the lead duo Michael Caruso and Scott McLaughlin collide in the closing stages.

2015 Event Information:Friday: 2x 60 minute Practice SessionsSaturday: 2 x 15 minute Qualifying, 2 x 60km RacesSunday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 1 x 200km Race

Tyre Format: 12 hard compound and 4 soft compound tyres will be supplied to each entry.Best Vantage Point: The outside of Turn 6 is a good spot to catch all the drama at the tight hairpin.

Tickets: Visit www.ticketek.com.auTV: Fox Sports/Network 10Live Updates: Speedcafe.com

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SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK SUPER SPRINTCircuit OverviewLocation: Eastern Creek, Sydney, New South Wales Length: 3.93 kilometres Direction: Anti-clockwise Maximum speed: 255km/h Fastest Point: Front straight and Turn 1 Slowest Point: Turn 9 Corners: 11 (7 Left 4 Right)Most Race Wins: Mark Skaife (9)Most Pole Positions: Mark Skaife and Marcos Ambrose (4)Qualifying Lap Record: 1:29.2493 (Craig Lowndes, Holden Commodore VE2 2012) Race Lap Record: 1:30.9123 (Garth Tander, Holden Commodore VE2 2012)Defending Winner/s: Shane van Gisbergen (2) and Scott McLaughlin

Circuit Description The original 3.93 kilometre Grand Prix circuit was completed in 1990, complying with FIA category two standards and has hosted a number of major international races, including the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, V8 Supercars Championship and Australian rounds of the A1GP.

The circuit was renamed the Gardner GP Circuit on October 21, 2013. A favourite amongst riders and drivers alike, the Gardner GP circuit offers a variety of challenging bends, curves, turns and straights. Offering plenty of cornering, braking and passing opportunities, it rewards the committed.

2014 Highlight: Shane van Gisbergen produced a wet weather masterclass to win two of the three races.

2015 Event Information:Friday: 2 x 60 minute Practice SessionsSaturday: 2 x 15 minute Qualifying, 2 x 60km RacesSunday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 1 x 200km Race

Tyre Format: 12 hard compound and 4 soft compound tyres will be supplied to each entry.Best Vantage Point: The cars are on the limit going through Turn 1 which makes it a good spot to see a V8 Supercar flat out.

Tickets: Visit www.ticketek.com.auTV: Fox Sports/Network 10Live Updates: Speedcafe.com

Corporate Sales: V8 SupercarsEmail: [email protected] Phone: (07) 5630 0364

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The PIRTEK Enduro Cup was introduced by V8 Supercars to add a heightened significance to the three two-driver endurance races - the Wilson Security Sandown 500, Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 and the Castrol Gold Coast 600.

Accumulating points across all three endurance races, it places a focus on teamwork integral to V8 Supercars.

The PIRTEK Enduro Cup trophy was designed and built by renowned Australian automotive artist, James Corbett.

Red Bull Racing Australia (RBRA) has held the PIRTEK Enduro Cup since its inception - with everyone chasing Roland Dane’s squad in 2015.

PREVIOUS WINNERS:2014 - Jamie Whincup and Paul Dumbrell (RBRA)2013 - Craig Lowndes and Warren Luff (RBRA)

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WILSON SECURITY SANDOWN 500Circuit OverviewLocation: 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 (9)Most Pole Positions: Peter Brock (7)Qualifying Lap Record: 1m08.5730s (Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VF 2014)Race Lap Record: 1m09.8500s (Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VF 2014)Defending Winner/s: Jamie Whincup/Paul Dumbrell

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.

2014 Highlight: Jamie Whincup and Paul Dumbrell showed their class to claim back-to-back wins at the Wilson Security Sandown 500.

2015 Event Information:Friday: 3 x 30 minute Practice SessionsSaturday: 1 x 40 minute Practice 1x 20 minute Qualifying, 2 x 60km RacesSunday: 1x 20 minute Practice, 1 x 500km Race

Tyre Format: 28 hard compound tyres will be supplied to each entry.Best Vantage Point: Turn 6,7,8 complex is a tricky section for drivers to navigate.

Tickets: Visit www.ticketek.com.auTV: Fox Sports/Network 10Live Updates: Speedcafe.com

Corporate Sales: V8 SupercarsEmail: [email protected] Phone: (07) 5630 0364

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PREVIOUS BATHURST WINNERS

2014 Chaz Mostert/Paul Morris

2013 Mark Winterbottom/Steven Richards

2012 Jamie Whincup/Paul Dumbrell

2011 Garth Tander/Nick Percat

2010 Craig Lowndes/Mark Skaife

2009 Garth Tander/Will Davison

2008 Craig Lowndes/Jamie Whincup

2007 Craig Lowndes/Jamie Whincup

2006 Craig Lowndes/Jamie Whincup

2005 Mark Skaife/Todd Kelly

2004 Greg Murphy/Rick Kelly

2003 Greg Murphy/Rick Kelly

2002 Mark Skaife/Jim Richards

2001 Mark Skaife/Tony Longhurst

2000 Garth Tander/Jason Bargwanna

1999 Greg Murphy/Steven Richards

1998 Jason Bright/Steven Richards

1998 *Rickard Rydell/Jim Richards

1997 Larry Perkins/Russell Ingall

1997 *Geoff Brabham/David Brabham

1996 Craig Lowndes/Greg Murphy

1995 Larry Perkins/Russell Ingall

1994 Dick Johnson/John Bowe

1993 Larry Perkins/Gregg Hansford

1992 Jim Richards/Mark Skaife

1991 Jim Richards/Mark Skaife

1990 Allan Grice/Win Percy

1989 Dick Johnson/John Bowe

1988 Tony Longhurst/Tomas Mezera

1987 P.Brock/D.Parsons/P.McLeod

1986 Allan Grice/Graeme Bailey

1985 Armin Hahne/John Goss

1984 Peter Brock/Larry Perkins

1983 P.Brock/L.Perkins/J.Harvey

1982 Peter Brock/Larry Perkins

1981 Dick Johnson/John French

1980 Peter Brock/Jim Richards

1979 Peter Brock/Jim Richards

1978 Peter Brock/Jim Richards

1977 Allan Moffat/Jacky Ickx

1976 Bob Morris/John Fitzpatrick

1975 Peter Brock/Brian Sampson

1974 John Goss/Kevin Bartlett

1973 Allan Moffat/Ian Geoghegan

1972 Peter Brock

1971 Allan Moffat

1970 Allan Moffat

1969 Colin Bond/Tony Roberts

1968 Bruce McPhee/Barry Mulholland

1967 Harry Firth/Fred Gibson

1966 Rauno Aaltonen/Bob Holden

1965 Bo Seton/Midge Bosworth

1964 Bob Jane/George Reynolds

1963 Harry Firth/Bob Jane

*2 litre race winners

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SUPERCHEAP AUTO BATHURST 1000Circuit OverviewLocation: Bathurst, New South WalesLength: 6.21 kilometresDirection: Anti-ClockwiseMaximum speed: 300km/hFastest Point: Conrod StraightAverage Speed: 178km/hCorners: 23 (14 Left 9 Right)Most Race Wins: Peter Brock (9)Most Pole Positions: Peter Brock (6)Qualifying Lap Record: 2m05.6080s (Fabian Coulthard Holden Commodore VF 2014)Race Lap Record: 2m07.4913s (Chaz Mostert Ford Falcon FG 2014)Defending Winner/s: Chaz Mostert/Paul Morris

Circuit Description Originally constructed in 1938 as a scenic tourist drive, Mount Panorama has hosted all types of motorsport over the years, including the current Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 and Bathurst 12 Hour GT races. The circuit is a public road on non-race weekends and has also hosted the Australian Grand Prix in the past. It remains one of the all-time favourite circuits of V8 Supercar drivers and is ranked among the great race tracks of the world.

2014 Highlight: Chaz Mostert and Paul Morris completed a sensational victory from the very back of the grid which included a pass for the lead on the final lap.

2015 Event Information:Thursday: 3 x 45 minute PracticeFriday: 2 x 45 minute Practice, 1x 40 minute Qualifying Saturday: 1 x 45 minute Practice, Top 10 Shootout Sunday: 1 x 20 minute Practice, 1 x 1000km Race

Tyre Format: 36 hard compound tyres will be supplied to each entry.Best Vantage Point: At McPhillamy Park the V8 Supercars are flat out and on the limit. Another good spot is at The Chase.

Tickets: Visit www.ticketek.com.auTV: Fox Sports/Network 10Live Updates: Speedcafe.com

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CASTROL GOLD COAST 600Circuit OverviewLocation: Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Length: 2.96 kilometres Direction: Anti-Clockwise Maximum speed: 265km/h Fastest Point: Front Straight Average Speed: 146km/h Corners: 15 (11 Left 4 Right)Most Race Wins: Garth Tander (7)Most Pole Positions: Jamie Whincup (5)Qualifying Lap Record: 1m10.0480s (David Reynolds Ford Falcon FG 2013)Race Lap Record: 1m10.0851s (Will Davison Ford Falcon FG 2011)Defending Winner/s: Shane van Gisbergen/Jonathon Webb and Jamie Whincup/Paul Dumbrell

Circuit Description The Gold Coast Street Circuit is a high speed, concrete-lined, thrill ride that was shortened for the new look event in 2010 by around 1.5 kilometres. The temporary street track has proven to create carnage in the past, particularly when drivers don’t show the patience required for victory, so the co-drivers at this event will have to tread carefully.

2014 Highlight: Shane van Gisbergen and Jonathon Webb produced a flawless drive to secure a victory just two weeks after being cruelly denied a shot at victory at Bathurst.

2015 Event Information:Friday: 4 x 30 minute Practice, 1 x 40 minute QualifyingSaturday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, Top 10 Shootout, 1 x 300km RaceSunday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 1 x 300km Race

Tyre Format: 16 hard compound and 8 soft tyres will be supplied to each entry.Best Vantage Point: The beachside chicane is an awesome spot to watch the cars bounce over the kerbs.

Tickets: Visit www.ticketek.com.auTV: Fox Sports/Network 10Live Updates: Speedcafe.com

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ITM 500 AUCKLANDCircuit OverviewLocation: Pukekohe, New Zealand Length: 2.90 kilometres Direction: Clockwise Maximum speed: 265km/hFastest Point: Pit straight and back straight Slowest Point: Turn 8 hairpinCorners: 11 (4 Left 7 Right)Most Race Wins: Greg Murphy (9)Most Pole Positions: Greg Murphy, Mark Skaife, Jamie Whincup (2)Qualifying Lap Record: 1m02.5597s (Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VF 2013)Race Lap Record: 1m03.7239s (Scott McLaughlin Volvo S60 2014)Defending Winner/s: Mark Winterbottom (2), Jason Bright and Shane Van Gisbergen

Circuit Description A $6.6 million upgrade saw a new-look Pukekohe Park Raceway return to the V8 Supercars Championship in 2013. A range of works have been undertaken, including the addition of a chicane towards the end of the back straight which extends the circuit marginally from 2.83km to 2.91km. The change does not alter the fast and flowing nature of the circuit, which previously hosted the championship in 2007 prior to a five-year street racing experiment in nearby Hamilton.

2014 Highlight: New Zealand celebrated a home town race winner as Shane van Gisbergen won after a thrilling dice with fellow Kiwi, Scott McLaughlin.

2015 Event Information:Friday: 2 x 60 minute Practice SessionsSaturday: 2 x 15 minute Qualifying, 2 x 60km RacesSunday: 1x 20 minute Qualifying, 1 x 200km Race

Tyre Format: 16 hard compound and 4 soft compound tyres will be supplied to each entry.Best Vantage Point: Standing on the outside at Mountain Bend provides and opportunity to see the V8 Supercar fly through a tricky kink before coming onto the back straight.

Tickets: Visit www.ticketek.com.auTV: Fox Sports/Network 10Live Updates: Speedcafe.com

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PHILLIP ISLAND SUPER SPRINTCircuit OverviewLocation: Phillip Island, Victoria Length: 4.45 kilometres Direction: Anti-clockwise Average speed: 174km/h Maximum speed: 290km/h Fastest Point: Front Straight Slowest Point: Turn 4 Corners: 12 (7 Left 5 Right)Most Race Wins: Mark Skaife, Craig Lowndes (9) Most Pole Positions: Craig Lowndes (5)Qualifying Lap Record: 1m30.6099s (Mark Winterbottom Ford Falcon FG 2013)Race Lap Record: 1m32.0246s (Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VF 2013)Defending Winner/s: Scott McLaughlin (2) and Jamie Whincup

Circuit Description Originally designed in 1956, the Phillip Island circuit was re-born for the 1989 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. The fast and flowing venue has been basically unchanged and hosts two international motorcycle events (MotoGP and World Superbikes) and a full program of national events each year. The circuit hosted V8 Supercars’ 500km pre-Bathurst endurance race between 2008 and 2011, before moving to a new format in 2012. The circuit was resurfaced before last year’s visit.

2014 Highlight: Jamie Whincup made V8 Supercars history as he effectively wrapped up a record sixth drivers title.

2015 Event Information:Friday: 2 x 60 minute Practice SessionsSaturday: 2 x 15 minute Qualifying, 2 x 60km RacesSunday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 1 x 200km Race

Tyre Format: 16 hard compound tyres will be supplied to each entry.Best Vantage Point: Watching on the outside of Turn 1-2 will see V8 Supercars negotiate a high speed Doohan corner followed by the Southern Loop.

Tickets: Visit www.ticketek.com.auTV: Fox Sports/Network 10Live Updates: Speedcafe.com

Corporate Sales: V8 SupercarsEmail: [email protected] Phone: (07) 5630 0364

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SYDNEY 500Circuit OverviewLocation: Sydney Olympic Park Street Length: 3.42 kilometres Direction: Anti-clockwise Average speed: 139km/h Maximum speed: 248km/hFastest Point: Front Straight Slowest Point: Turn 11Corners: 13 (9 Left 4 Right)Most Race Wins: Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup (2)Most Pole Positions: Lee Holdsworth (3)Qualifying Lap Record: 1m27.3878s (Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VF 2013)Race Lap Record: 1m28.3839s (Craig Lowndes Holden Commodore VEII 2011)Defending Winner/s: Jamie Whincup (2) and Shane van Gisbergen

Circuit Description Winding its way around the complex that hosted the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, the venue is a mixture of corners and track surfaces. The track’s designers, including five-time series champion Mark Skaife, have focussed on creating a real challenge for the drivers, with a variety of bumps, camber changes and fast and slow corners making it difficult to complete the perfect lap.

2014 Highlight: Torrential rain played havoc in Sunday’s finale which saw Shane van Gisbergen capitalise on a mistake from long time leader Garth Tander.

2015 Event Information:Friday: 3 x 30 minute Practice SessionsSaturday: 1 x 30 minute Practice, 2 x 15 minute Qualifying, 2 x 60km RacesSunday: 1 x 20 minute Qualifying, 1 x Top 10 Shootout, 1 x 250km Race

Tyre Format: 20 hard compound tyres will be supplied to each entry.Best Vantage Point: The rush down to the first corner into Turn 1 is the best overtaking spot on the circuit.

Tickets: Visit www.ticketek.com.auTV: Fox Sports/Network 10Live Updates: Speedcafe.com

Corporate Sales: V8 SupercarsEmail: [email protected] Phone: (07) 5630 0364

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/redbullracingau@redbullracingAU/redbullracingau

Team Owner: Roland Dane Team Website: www.redbullracingaustralia.com

RED BULL RACING AUSTRALIA I HOLDEN COMMODORE VF

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CRAIG LOWNDES CraigLowndes888@CraigLowndes888/CraigLowndesOfficial

JAMIE WHINCUP

1/JamieWhincup@JamieWhincup/JDWhincup

Date of Birth: 06/02/1983, Melbourne, VIC Nickname: J-DubResidence: Gold Coast, QLD Wins: 89V8SC Starts: 341 Pole Positions: 61Podiums: 133 Career Highlights: 6-time V8 Supercars champion (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014), 4-time Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Winner (2006, 2007, 2008, 2012), Barry Sheene Medallist (2007, 2008)

Race Engineer: David CauchiWebsite: www.jamiewhincup.com.au

Date of Birth: 21/06/1974, Melbourne, VIC Nickname: CrackersResidence: Brisbane, QLD Wins: 97V8SC Starts: 544 Pole Positions: 38Podiums: 134 Career Highlights: 3-time V8 Supercars champion (1996,1998,1999), 5-time Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 winner (1996, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010)

Race Engineer: Grant McPhersonWebsite: www.craiglowndes.com.au

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/OfficialHoldenRacingTeam@Holden_Racing/OfficialHoldenRacingTeam

Team Owner: Ryan Walkinsaw Team Website: www.hrt.com.au

HOLDEN RACING TEAM I HOLDEN COMMODORE VF

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JAMES COURTNEY JCourtney@JCourtney/JamesCourtneyRacing

GARTH TANDER

2/GarthTander@GarthTander/GarthTander

Date of Birth: 31/03/1977, Perth, WA Nickname: GTResidence: Melbourne VIC Wins: 52V8SC Starts: 513 Pole Positions: 29Podiums: 85Career Highlights: 2007 V8 Supercar champion, 3-time Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Winner (2000, 2009, 2011), Phillip Island 500 winner (2008, 2009)

Race Engineer: Blake SmithWebsite: www.garthtander.com

Date of Birth: June 29, 1980 , Penrith, NSW Nickname: JCResidence: Gold Coast, QLD Wins: 13V8SC Starts: 289 Pole Positions: 7Podiums: 38Career Highlights: 2010 V8 Supercar champion, 2001 British Formula Ford champion, 2003 Japanese F3 champion, 1995 and 1997 World Karting champion

Race Engineer: Alistair McVeanWebsite: www.jamescourtney.com.au

*All statistics are as at the start of the 2015 season

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/SCARacing@SCARacing/SCARacing

Team Owner: Ryan Walkinsaw | Team Website: www.supercheapautoracing.com.au

SUPERCHEAP AUTO RACING I HOLDEN COMMODORE VF

18LEE HOLDSWORTH LeeHoldsy4@LeeHoldsworthLee Holdsworth

TIM SLADE

47/TimSlade47@TimSlade47Tim Slade

Date of Birth: 03/08/1985, Hornsby, NSW Nickname: SladedogResidence: Gold Coast, QLD Wins: 0V8SC Starts: 180 Pole Positions: 1Podiums: 9Career Highlights: 2008 V8 Supercar Privateers Cup, 2006 Australian Formula Ford Championship Runner-upRace Engineer: Jason Bush Website: N/A

Date of Birth: 02/02/1983, Melbourne, VIC Nickname: LeethalResidence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 3V8SC Starts: 301 Pole Positions: 4Podiums: 13Career Highlights: 2014 Winton V8SC Race winner, 2010 Sydney 500 V8SC Race winner, Bathurst 1000 3rd place, 2007 Oran Park V8SC Race winnerRace Engineer: Alex Somerset Website: www.leeholdsworth.com.au

N/A@Team_EighteenTeam 18

Team Owner: Charlie Schwerkolt | Team Website: www.walkinshawracing.com.au

CHARLIE SCHWERKOLT RACING I HOLDEN COMMODORE VF

*All statistics are as at the start of the 2015 season

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NA@LD_Motorsport/LDMotorsport

Team Owner: Lucas Dumbrell Team Website: www.ldmotorsport.com.au

LUCAS DUMBRELL MOTORSPORT I HOLDEN COMMODORE VF

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NICK PERCAT /NickPercat@NickPercat/NickPercatPage

TIM BLANCHARD

3/TimBlanchard3@TimBlanchard3/TimBlanchard18

Date of Birth 30/06/1987, Melbourne, VIC Nickname: BoobsResidence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 0V8SC Starts: 54 Pole Positions: 0Podiums: 0Career Highlights: 2010 Dunlop Series Runner-up, Mike Kable Young Gun, 2007 Australian Formula Ford champion

Race Engineer: Chris StuckeyWebsite: N/A

Date of Birth: 04/09/1988,Adelaide, SA Nickname: PerdogResidence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 1V8SC Starts: 47 Pole Positions: 0Podiums: 3Career Highlights: 2014 Dunlop Series Runner-up, 2007 Australian Formula Ford Championship Runner-up, 2006 Australian Formula Ford Championship 3rd overall

Race Engineer: Brendon HoganWebsite: N/A

*All statistics are as at the start of the 2015 season

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/ErebusV8@ErebusV8/ErebusMotorsportV8

Team Owner: Betty Klimenko Team Website: www.erebusmotorsportv8.com

EREBUS MOTORSPORT I MERCEDES-BENZ E63 AMG

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WILL DAVISON WillDavison9@Will_Davison/WillDavisonOfficial

ASH WALSH

4/AshWalsh45@AshWalsh45/AshWalsh45

Date of Birth: 11/01/1988, Ipswich, QLD Nickname: N/AResidence: Ipswich, QLD Wins: 0V8SC Starts: 8 Pole Positions: 0Podiums: 0Career Highlights: 2014 Dunlop Series Runner-up, 2007 Australian Formula Ford Championship Runner-up, 2006 Australian Formula Ford Championship 3rd overall

Race Engineer: Wes McDougallWebsite: www.ashwalshmotorsport.com

Date of Birth: 30/08/1982, Melbourne, VIC Nickname: WilburResidence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 16V8SC Starts: 298 Pole Positions: 17Podiums: 46Career Highlights: 2009 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2009 Barry Sheene Medallist, 2012 Clipsal 500 WinnerRace Engineer: Luke MasonWebsite: www.willdavison.com.au

*All statistics are as at the start of the 2015 season

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FordPepsiMaxCrew@ProDriveRacing/FordPerformanceRacing

Team Owner: Rod Nash/Rusty FrenchTeam Website: www.prodriveracing.com.au

PRODRIVE RACING AUSTRALIA I FORD FALCON FGX

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CHAZ MOSTERT /ChazMozzie@ChazMozzie/ChazMostertFPR

MARK WINTERBOTTOM

5MarkJWinterbottom@MWinterbottomMark Winterbottom

Date of Birth: 20/05/1981, Sydney, NSW Nickname: FrostyResidence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 26V8SC Starts: 348 Pole Positions: 30Podiums: 85Career Highlights: 2013 Bathurst 1000 winner, 2006 Sandown 500 Winner, 2003 Dunlop Series Champion, 2003 V8 Supercar Rookie of the Year

Race Engineer: Jason GrayWebsite: www.markwinterbottom.com

Date of Birth: 10/04/1992, Brisbane, QLD Nickname: MozzieResidence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 3V8SC Starts: 63 Pole Positions: 0Podiums: 7Career Highlights: 2014 Bathurst 1000 winner, 2013 QLD Raceway V8SC Race winner, 2010 Australian Formula Ford Champion, 2012 Dunlop Series 3rd overall

Race Engineer: Adam DeBorreWebsite: www.chazmozzie.com

*All statistics are as at the start of the 2015 season

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/TheBottleORacing@BottleORacingThe Bottle-O Racing Team

Team Owner: Rod Nash/Rusty French | Team Website: www.thebottle-oracing.com

BOTTLE-O RACING I FORD FALCON FG/FGX

111ANDRE HEIMGARTNER /AndreHeimgartner@AndreHeimgartne/AHRacing

DAVID REYNOLDS

55/DaffidReynolds@DaffidReynolds/DavidReynoldsV8Supercar

Date of Birth: 03/07/1985, Albury, NSW Nickname: DaffidResidence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 1V8SC Starts: 165 Pole Positions: 4Podiums: 4Career Highlights: 2007 Porsche Carrera Cup champion, 2004 Australian Formula Ford champion, 2012 Bathurst 1000 Runner-up, 2013 Gold Coast V8SC Race winner

Race Engineer: Brad Wischusen Website: www.davidreynolds.com.au

Date of Birth: 08/06/1995, Auckland, NZ Nickname: N/AResidence: Gold Coast, QLD Wins: 0V8SC Starts: 1 Pole Positions: 0Podiums: 0Career Highlights: Two-time NZ Formula Ford championRace Engineer: Dilan Talabani Website: www.andreheimgartner.com

/SuperBlackNZ@SuperBlackNZ/SuperBlackRacingTeam

Team Owner: Tony Lentino | Team Website: www.sbr.co.nz

SUPER BLACK RACING I FORD FALCON FG/FGX

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/Nissan_msport@Nissan_MSport/NissanMotorsportAus

Team Owner: Rick and Todd KellyTeam Website: www.nissanmotorsport.com.au

NISSAN MOTORSPORT I NISSAN ALTIMA L33

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RICK KELLY /RickKelly15@RickKelly/RickKelly15

TODD KELLY

7/ToddKellyRacing@ToddKellyRacing/ToddKellyRacing

Date of Birth: 09/10/1979, Mildura, VIC Nickname: TKResidence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 19V8SC Starts: 452 Pole Positions: 6Podiums: 28Career Highlights: 2005 Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2003 Sandown 500 Winner, 1998 Formula Holden Runner-up

Race Engineer: Nathan McCollWebsite: www.toddkelly.com.au

Date of Birth: 17/01/1983, Mildura, VIC Nickname: RickoResidence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 12V8SC Starts: 401 Pole Positions: 7Podiums: 31Career Highlights: Bathurst 1000 winner (2003, 2004), 2006 V8 Supercars Champion, 2001 Australian Drivers Champion

Race Engineer: George ComminsWebsite: www.rickkelly.com.au

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/Nissan_msport@Nissan_MSport/NissanMotorsportAus

Team Owner: Rick and Todd KellyTeam Website: www.nissanmotorsport.com.au

NISSAN MOTORSPORT I NISSAN ALTIMA L33

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JAMES MOFFAT /J_Moffat@J_Moffat/JamesMoffatOfficial

MICHAEL CARUSO

23/MichaelCarus0@MichaelCarus0MichaelCarusoDriver

Date of Birth: 25/05/1983, Sydney, NSW Nickname: CaruseResidence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 1V8SC Starts: 224 Pole Positions: 0Podiums: 6Career Highlights: 2007 Dunlop Series Runner-up, 2003 Australian Formula 3 champion, 2009 Bathurst 1000 3rd place

Race Engineer: Steve TodkillWebsite: www.michaelcaruso.com.au

Date of Birth: 18/06/1984, Melbourne, VIC Nickname: MoffResidence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 1V8SC Starts: 133 Pole Positions: 1Podiums: 2Career Highlights: 2013 Winton V8SC Race winner, 2009 Dunlop Series Runner-up

Race Engineer: Perry KapperWebsite: www.jamesmoffat.com.au

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/TeamBOCV8SC | /FreightLinerRacing@TeamBOC | @FreightLinerV8/TeamBOC | /FreightLinerRacing

Team Owner: Brad and Kim JonesTeam Website: www.bradjonesracing.com.au | www.teamboc.com.au | freightlinerracing.com.au

BRAD JONES RACING I HOLDEN COMMODORE VF

14FABIAN COULTHARD /FabianCoulthard@FabianCoulthard/FabianCoulthardOfficial

JASON BRIGHT

8/iJasonBright@iJasonBright/iJasonBrighty

Date of Birth: 07/03/1973, Moe, VIC Nickname: BrightyResidence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 20V8SC Starts: 483 Pole Positions: 16Podiums: 46Career Highlights: 1998 Bathurst 1000 Winner, 2006 Sandown 500 Winner, 1995 Australian Formula Ford champion

Race Engineer: Paul Scalzo, Wally StoreyWebsite: www.jasonbright.com.au

Date of Birth: 28/07/1982, Burnley, England Nickname: FabsResidence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 4V8SC Starts: 260 Pole Positions: 6Podiums: 20Career Highlights: 2005 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia champion, 2004 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Rookie of the Year

Race Engineer: Phil KeedWebsite: www.fabiancoulthard.com

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NANA/GBGalvanizingRacing

Team Owner: Brad and Kim JonesTeam Website: www.bradjonesracing.com.au

BRAD JONES RACING I HOLDEN COMMODORE VF

DALE WOOD

21/1Dalewood@1DalewoodN/A

Date of Birth: 09/06/1983, Melbourne, VIC Nickname: WoodyResidence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 0V8SC Starts: 63 Pole Positions: 0Podiums: 1Career Highlights: 2013 Dunlop Series champion, 2011 Bathurst 1000 9th place

Race Engineer: Jullian StannardWebsite: N/A

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/GRMotorsport@GRMotorsport/GarryRogersMotorsport

Team Owner: Garry RogersTeam Website: www.grmotorsport.com.au

VOLVO POLESTAR RACING I VOLVO S60

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DAVID WALL DavidWallRacing@DavidWallRacing/David Wall

SCOTT MCLAUGHLIN

33/SMcLaughlin93@SMcLaughlin93/ScottMcLaughlin93

Date of Birth: 10/06/1993, Christchurch, NZ Nickname: ScottyResidence: Melbourne, VIC Wins: 6V8SC Starts: 77 Pole Positions: 10Podiums: 14Career Highlights: 2012 Dunlop Series champion, 2012 New Zealand V8 SuperTourer champion

Race Engineer: Richard HollwayWebsite: www.smracing.com.au

Date of Birth: 19/01/1983, Sydney, NSW Nickname: WalleResidence: Sydney, NSW Wins: 0V8SC Starts: 107 Pole Positions: 0Podiums: 0Career Highlights: 2009/2010 Australian GT champion, 2006 Porsche Carrera Cup Rookie of the Year

Race Engineer: Manuel SanchezWebsite: www.davidwallracing.com

*All statistics are as at the start of the 2015 season

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/DJRTeamPenske@DJRTeamPenske/DJRTeamPenske

Team Owner: Roger Penske & Dick Johnson | Team Website: www.djrteampenske.com.au

DJR TEAM PENSKE I FORD FALCON FGX

97SHANE VAN GISBERGEN /ShaneVG97@ShaneVG97/SVG97Racing

MARCOS AMBROSE

17/MarcosAmbrose@MarcosAmbrose/MarcosAmbroseOfficial

Date of Birth: 01/09/1976, Launceston, TAS Nickname: Devil RacerResidence: Gold Coast, QLD Wins: 28V8SC Starts: 140 Pole Positions: 18Podiums: 65Career Highlights: V8 Supercars champion (2003, 2004), Two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup race winner

Race Engineer: Mark Fenning Website: www.marcosambrose.com

Date of Birth: 09/05/1989, Auckland, NZ Nickname: SVGResidence: Gold Coast, QLD Wins: 8V8SC Starts: 238 Pole Positions: 5Podiums: 35Career Highlights: 2014 V8 Supercars Championship Runner-up, 2013 Clipsal 500 winner Race Engineer: Dr Geoff Slater Website: www.shanevangisbergen.com

/TeknoGroup@TeknoAutosports/TeknoAutoSports

Team Owner: Jonathan Webb | Team Website: www.tekno.com.au

TEKNO AUTOSPORTS I HOLDEN COMMODORE VF

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DUNLOP SERIES V8 SUPERCARS

RD DATE VENUE

1 Feb 26 - Mar 1 Adelaide, SA

2 May 1 - 3 Barbagallo, WA

3 May 15 - 17 Winton, VIC

4 Jul 10 - 12 Townsville, QLD

5 Jul 31 - Aug 2 Queensland Raceway, QLD

6 Oct 8 - 11 Bathurst, NSW

7 Dec 4 - 6 Sydney Olympic Park, NSW

PORSCHE CARRERA CUP AUSTRALIA

RD DATE VENUE

Feb 12 Phillip Island (Test), NSW

1 Feb 26 - Mar 1 Adelaide, SA

2 Mar 12 - 15 Melbourne AGP, VIC

3 May 22 - 24 Phillip Island, VIC

4 Jul 10 - 12 Townsville, QLD

5 Aug 21 - 23 Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW

6 Sep 11 - 13 Sandown, VIC

7 Oct 8 - 11 Bathurst, NSW

8 Oct 23 - 25 Gold Coast, QLD

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AUSTRALIAN V8 UTE RACING SERIES

RD DATE VENUE

1 Feb 26 - Mar 1 Adelaide, SA

2 May 1 - 3 Barbagallo, WA

3 Jun 19 - 21 Hidden Valley, NT

4 Jul 10 - 12 Townsville, QLD

5 Jul 31 - Aug 2 Sandown Raceway, QLD

6 Oct 8 - 11 Bathurst, NSW

7 Oct 23 - 25 Gold Coast, QLD

8 Dec 4 - 6 Sydney Olympic Park, NSW

TOURING CAR MASTERS

RD DATE VENUE

1 Feb 26 - Mar 1 Adelaide, SA

2 Mar 27 - 29 Symmons Plains, TAS

3 May 15 - 17 Winton, VIC

4 Jul 10 - 12 Hidden Valley, NT

5 Jul 31 - Aug 2 Queensland Raceway, QLD

6 Sep 4 - 6 Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW

7 Oct 8 - 11 Bathurst, NSW

8 Nov 19 - 21 Phillip Island, VIC

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AUSTRALIAN GT CHAMPIONSHIP

RD DATE VENUE

1 Feb 26 - Mar 1 Adelaide, SA

2 May 22 - 23 Phillip Island, VIC

3 Jul 10 - 12 Townsville, QLD

4 Aug 21 - 23 Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW

5 Jul 31 - Aug 2 Sandown, VIC

6 Nov 13 - 15 Highlands Park, NZ

AUSSIE RACING CARSRD DATE VENUE

1 Jan 30 - Feb 1 Highlands Park, NZ

2 Mar 27 - 29 Symmons Plains, TAS

3 Jun 19 - 21 Hidden Valley, NT

4 Aug 21 - 23 Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW

5 Oct 8 - 11 Bathurst, NSW

6 Nov 20 - 22 Phillip Island, VIC

7 Dec 4 - 6 Sydney Olympic Park, NSW

AUSTRALIAN SUPERBIKESRD DATE VENUE

1 Feb 19 - 22 Phillip Island, VIC

2 Apr 10 - 12 Morgan Park, QLD

3 May 22 - 24 Winton, VIC

4 Sep 4 - 6 Symmons Plains, TAS

5 Oct 2 - 4 Phillip Island, VIC

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CAMS FORMULA 4 RD DATE VENUE

1 Jul 10 - 12 Townsville, QLD

2 Jul 31 - Aug 2 Queensland Raceway, QLD

3 Aug 21 - 23 Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW

4 Sep 11 - 13 Sandown, VIC

5 Oct 23 - 25 Gold Coast, QLD

6 Nov 20 - 22 Phillip Island, VIC

7 Dec 4 - 6 Sydney Olympic Park, NSW

NATIONAL FORMULA FORDRD DATE VENUE

1 Mar 27 - 29 Sandown, VIC

2 May 22 - 24 Phillip Island, VIC

3 Jun 12 - 14 Winton, VIC

4 Jul 3 - 5 Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW

5 Aug 7 - 9 Queensland Raceway, QLD

6 Oct 16 - 18 Wakefield Park, NSW

AUSTRALIAN FORMULA 3RD DATE VENUE

1 Mar 27 - 29 Sandown, VIC

2 May 22 - 24 Phillip Island, VIC

3 Jun 12 - 14 Winton, VIC

4 Jul 3 - 5 Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW

5 Aug 7 - 9 Queensland Raceway, QLD

6 Sep 18 - 20 Phillip Island, VIC

7 Oct 16 - 18 Wakefield Park, NSW

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AUSTRALIAN RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP

RD DATE VENUE

1 Mar 27 - 29 QUIT Forest Rally, WA

2 May 15 - 17 National Capital Rally, ACT

3 Jun 19 - 21 International Rally, QLD

4 Sep 10 - 13 Coates Hire Coffs Coast, NSW

5 Oct 23 - 25 Scouts Rally, SA

AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP

RD DATE VENUE

1 Apr 10 - 12 Mildura, VIC

2 Jun 5 - 8 Finke Desert Race, NT

3 Jul 24 - 26 Waikerie, SA

4 Sep 11 - 13 Coffs Coast, NSW

5 Oct 16 - 18 Lockyer Valley, QLD

SHANNONS NATIONALSRD DATE VENUE

1 Mar 27 - 29 Sandown, VIC

2 May 22 - 24 Phillip Island, VIC

3 Jun 12 - 14 Winton, VIC

4 Jul 3 - 5 Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW

5 Aug 7 - 9 Queensland Raceway, QLD

6 Sep 18 - 20 Phillip Island, VIC

7 Oct 16 - 18 Wakefield Park, NSW

8 Nov 13 - 15 Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW

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ANDRA DRAG RACINGDATE EVENT

Jan 9 - 10 Nitro Slam, Perth Motorplex

Jan 30 - 31 Westernationals, Perth Motorplex

Feb 28 - Mar 1 Nitro Max, Perth Motorplex

Mar 14 - 15 Pro Series 1000, Adelaide

Apr 4 Santos Super 3 Extreme Drag Race

May 1 - 3 2015 Nitro Champs, Sydney Dragway

Jun 4 - 7 Winternationals, Willowbank

ROTAX PRO TOURRD DATE VENUE

1 Jan 23 - 25 Melbourne, VIC

2 Mar 20 - 22 Dubbo, NSW

3 May 1 - 3 Albury, NSW

4 Jun 5 - 7 Warwick, QLD

5 July 17 - 19 Eastern Creek, NSW

6 Aug 21 - 23 Puckapunyal, VIC

7 Oct 2 - 4 Ipswich, QLD

AUSTRALIAN KART CHAMPSRD DATE VENUE

1 Apr 3 - 5 Melbourne, VIC

2 May 22 - 24 Adelaide, SA

3 Jul 3 - 5 Ipswich, QLD

4 Sep 4 - 6 Newcastle, NSW

N/C Oct 17 Race of Stars, QLD

5 Oct 31 - Nov 1 Geelong, VIC

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FORMULA 1RD DATE EVENT

1 Mar 13-15 Australian Grand Prix

2 Mar 27 - 29 Malaysian Grand Prix

3 Apr 10 - 12 Chinese Grand Prix

4 Apr 17 - 19 Bahrain Grand Prix

5 May 8 - 10 Spanish Grand Prix

6 May 22 - 24 Monaco Grand Prix

7 Jun 5 - 7 Canadian Grand Prix

8 Jun 19 - 21 Austrian Grand Prix

9 Jul 3 - 5 British Grand Prix

10 Jul 17 - 19 German Grand Prix

11 Jul 24 - 26 Hungarian Grand Prix

12 Aug 21 - 23 Belgian Grand Prix

13 Sep 4 - 6 Italian Grand Prix

14 Sep 18 - 20 Singapore Grand Prix

15 Sep 25 - 27 Japanese Grand Prix

16 Oct 9 - 11 Russian Grand Prix

17 Oct 23 - 25 United States Grand Prix

18 Oct 30 - Nov 1 Mexican Grand Prix

19 Nov 13 - 15 Brazilian Grand Prix

20 Nov 27 - 29 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

MOTOGPRD DATE EVENT

1 Mar 26 - 29 Grand Prix of Qatar

2 Apr 10 - 12 Grand Prix of the Americas

3 Apr 17 - 19 Grand Prix of Argentina

4 May 1 - 3 Grand Prix of Spain

5 May 15 - 17 Grand Prix of France

6 May 29 - 31 Grand Prix of Italy

7 Jun 12 - 14 Grand Prix of Catalunya

8 Jun 25 - 27 TT Assen, Netherlands

9 Jul 10 - 12 Grand Prix of Germany

10 Aug 7 - 9 Indianapolis Grand Prix, US

11 Aug 14 - 16 Grand Prix of Czech Republic

12 Aug 28 - 30 British Grand Prix

13 Sep 11 - 13 Grand Prix of San Marino

14 Sep 25 - 27 Grand Prix of Aragon, Spain

15 Oct 9 - 11 Grand Prix of Japan

16 Oct 16 - 18 Australian Grand Prix

17 Oct 23 - 25 Malaysian Grand Prix

18 Nov 6 - 8 Grand Prix of Valencia

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INDYCAR CHAMPIONSHIPRD DATE EVENT

1 Mar 27 - 29 St Petersburg, FL

2 Apr 10 - 12 NOLA Motorsports Park, LA

3 Apr 17 - 19 Longbeach, CA

4 Apr 24 - 26 Barber Motorsports Park, AL

5 May 7 - 9 Indianapolis Road Course, IN

6 May 22 - 24 Indianapolis 500, IN

7 May 29 - 31 Belle Isle, MI

8 Jun 4 - 6 Texas Motor Speedway,TX

9 Jun 12 - 14 Toronto, Ontario (Canada)

10 Jun 25 - 27 California, Fontana, CA

11 Jul 10 - 12 Milwaukee Mile, WI

12 Jul 16 - 18 Iowa Speedway, IA

13 Jul 31 - 2 Mid Ohio, OH

14 Aug 21 - 23 Pocono Raceway, PA

15 Aug 28 - 30 Sonoma Raceway, CA

FIA WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIPRD DATE EVENT

1 Jan 22 - 25 Rallye Monte Carlo

2 Feb 12 - 15 Rally Sweden

3 Mar 5 - 8 Rally Guanajuato México

4 Apr 23 - 26 Rally Argentina

5 May 21 - 24 Vodafone Rally de Portugal

6 Jun 11 - 14 Rally Italia Sardegna

7 Jul 2 - 5 LOTOS 72nd Rally Poland

8 Jul 30 - Aug 2 Neste Oil Rally Finland

9 Aug 20 - 22 ADAC Rallye Deutschland

10 Sep 10 - 13 Coates Hire Rally Australia

11 Oct 1 - 4 Rallye de France

12 Nov 22 - 25 RallyRACC - Rally de Espana

13 Dec 12 - 15 Wales Rally GB

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NASCARRD DATE LOCATION

1 Feb 22 Daytona 500, FL

2 Mar 1 Atlanta Motor Speedway,GA

3 Mar 8 Las Vegas Motor Speedway, NV

4 Mar 15 Phoenix Raceway, AZ

5 Mar 22 Auto Club Speedway, Fontana, CA

6 Mar 29 Martinsville Speedway, VA

7 Apr 11 Texas Motor Speedway, TX

8 Apr 19 Bristol Motor Speedway, TN

9 Apr 25 Richmond Raceway, VA

10 May 3 Talladega, AL

11 May 9 Kansas Speedway, KS

May 16 Charlotte (All-Star race), NC

12 May 25 Charlotte Motor Speedway, NC

13 May 31 Dover International Speedway,DE

14 Jun 7 Pocono Raceway, PA

15 Jun 14 Michigan Speedway, MI

16 Jun 28 Sonoma Raceway, CA

17 Jul 5 Daytona Speedway, FL

18 Jul 11 Kentucky Speedway, KY

19 Jul 19 New Hampshire Speedway, NH

20 Jul 26 Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IN

21 Aug 2 Pocono Raceway, PA

22 Aug 9 Watkins Glen, NY

23 Aug 16 Michigan Speedway, MI

24 Aug 22 Bristol Motor Speedway, TN

25 Sep 6 Darlington Raceway,SC

26 Sep 12 Richmond Raceway, VA

27 Sep 20 Chicagoland Speedway, IL

28 Sep 27 New Hampshire Speedway, NH

29 Oct 4 Dover International Speedway,DE

30 Oct 10 Charlotte Motor Speedway, NC

31 Oct 18 Kansas Speedway, KS

32 Oct 25 Talladega, AL

33 Nov 1 Martinsville Speedway, VA

34 Nov 8 Texas Motor Speedway, TX

35 Nov 15 Phoenix Raceway, AZ

36 Nov 22 Homestead Speedway, FL

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WORLD ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP

RD DATE EVENT

1 Apr 12 Silverstone 6 Hours, GB

2 May 2 Spa 6 Hours, BEL

3 Jun 11 - 14 Le Mans 24 Hours, FRA

4 Aug 30 Nurburgring 6 Hours, GER

5 Sep 19 Circuit of the Americas 6 Hours, USA

6 Oct 11 Fuji 6 Hours, JPN

7 Nov 1 Shanghai 6 Hours, CHN

8 Nov 21 Bahrain 6 Hours, BAH

SUPERBIKE FIM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPRD DATE VENUE

1 Feb 20 - 22 Phiilip Island, AUS

2 Mar 20 - 22 Chang Circuit, THA

3 Apr 10 - 12 Motorland Aragon, ESP

4 Apr 17 - 19 Assen, NED

5 May 8 - 10 Imola, ITA

6 May 22 - 24 Donington Park, GB

7 Jun 5 - 7 Portimao, POR

RD DATE VENUE

8 Jun 19 - 21 Misano, ITA

9 Jul 3 - 5 Moscow Raceway, RUS

10 Jul 17 - 19 Laguna Seca, USA

11 Jul 31 - Aug 2 Sepang, MAL

12 Sep 18 - 20 Jerez, ESP

13 Oct 2 - 4 Magny Cours, FRA

14 Oct 16 - 18 Losail, QAT

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