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Front Page » Racing » Supercars

Fords Winning Ways Set to Continue at Winton

Staff, Friday August 31, 2001.

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Following a dramatic win at the VIP Pet Foods Queensland 500, Ford teams will return to individual driver racing for round 10 of the Shell Championship Series at Winton Raceway in central Victoria on September 8 – 9.

The Queensland winning combination of Steve Johnson and Paul Radisich of Shell Helix Racing will concentrate on closing in on a title challenge, while local knowledge is sure to benefit Ford Tickford Racing’s (FTR) Glenn Seton and Steve Richards. Johnson is Ford’s best-placed driver in third position, just 208 points behind championship leader Mark Skaife. With up to 288 points on offer at Winton the Ford Falcon AUXR8 driver is very much a title contender. “Queensland was a massive bonus for my championship challenge – the double points format at that event saw me take away 96 more points than Mark and his teammate Jason Bright, who’s second in the standings,” said Steve Johnson. “The entire Shell Helix Racing team is on a high, so it’s sure to be a good event for myself as well as Paul, who’s aiming to climb above fifth in the championship”. Radisich finished second overall at Winton in 2000, one place further back was Glenn Seton. Winton Raceway is one of FTR’s designated test circuits (Phillip Island being the other) and Glenn Seton is confident of using that home ground advantage during qualifying and the races. “Queensland teams dominated proceedings in qualifying at Queensland 500 and we are confident of doing the same at Winton,” said Seton. “Last year I took pole, a race win and third overall, so our team knows how to get the best from the Falcon at Winton. “A victory at Winton would provide a massive confidence boost going to Bathurst, which I’m desperate to win”. Other Ford teams set to enjoy the Winton home ground advantage are Gibson Motorsport with Craig Lowndes and Brad Jones’ OzEmail Team. Passing at Winton is tough, so qualifying and quick work in the pits will be vital. The Winton round will feature two 32-lap races with a compulsory pit stop for tyres in each race. All Ford teams and drivers will be at the Motorsports Performance Expo at the Wodonga TAFE from 6.30pm Friday September 7. Drivers will be signing autographs and official Ford Racing Australia and team merchandise will be on sale.

Championship Standings after nine of 13 rounds

Championship Points

1. Mark Skaife 2270 2. Jason Bright 2166 3. Steve Johnson Shell Helix Racing Ford Falcon AUXR8 2062 4. Russell Ingall 2008 5. Paul Radisich Shell Helix Racing Ford Falcon AUXR8 1675 6. Greg Murphy 1611 7. Todd Kelly 1554 8. Marcos Ambrose Pirtek Racing Ford Falcon AUXR8 1410 9. Craig Lowndes Gibson Motorsport Ford Falcon AUXR8 1381 10. Garth Tander 1370

Ford will field thirteen factory-supported drivers in eleven teams at Winton Raceway. These drivers are:

Craig Lowndes – Gibson Motorsport #00 Marcos Ambrose – Pirtek Racing #4 Glenn Seton – Ford Tickford Racing #5 Steve Richards – Ford Tickford Racing #6 David Besnard – Caltex Havoline Racing #9 Mark Larkham – Larkham Motorsport #10 Steve Johnson – Shell Helix Racing #17 Paul Radisich – Shell Helix Racing #18 Bradley Jones – OzEmail Racing #21 Steve Ellery – Super Cheap Auto Racing #31 Cameron McLean – Paragon Motorsport #40 Paul Weel – K & J Thermal Products Racing #43 John Bowe – CAT Racing #600 Details for Round 10 of the 2001 Shell Championship Series at Winton Raceway (Victoria): Top-10 Shootout Saturday 8 September – 3.35 pm Race One (32 laps – 96 km) Sunday 9 September – 11.30 am Race One (32 laps – 96 km) Sunday 9 September – 3 pm Circuit: Winton Raceway – Victoria Length: 3 km Lap Record: 1m. 22.85s (qualifying) – Seton (2000)   1m. 24.0045s (race) – Ingall (1997) Estimated top speed: 230 km/h – Pit Straight Estimated average speed: 128 km/h

For further information contact:
Ben Beazley
Media Coordinator
Ford Racing
Phone: (03) 9533 4455
Mobile: 0417-262 753
Email: ben@segalmedia.com.au

Howard Marsden
General Manager
Ford Racing
Phone: (03) 9359 8461