Staff, Thursday September 2, 2004.
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Ahead of the Betta Electrical Sandown 500, Melbourne race fans will get the chance to dine and chat with their favourite Ford V8 Supercar driver at the Ford V8 Superbreakfast to be held at the Palladium Room at Crown Casino on Thursday 9 September from 7.30am to 9am.All 30 of Ford's officially supported drivers will be at the Melbourne V8 Superbreakfast, on the eve of round #9 of the V8 Supercar Series.
2003 was one of the Blue Oval's most successful years on record, with championship trophies going to Marcos Ambrose, Pirtek Racing and Ford.
The Betta Electrical Sandown 500 is the first of the endurance events of the 2004, with two drivers sharing each car for the 500km race.
Ford's resurgence in 2003 has generated plenty of interest. Due to overwhelming demand for driver appearances, Ford decided to bring everyone together for a massive pre-race function.
Last year's Melbourne V8 Superbreakfast was a sell-out, so fans are advised to get in early.
The Ford V8 Superbreakfast includes exclusive driver interviews, comedy appearance by Elliot Goblet, highlights of the 2004 season, special gifts and giveaways.
One of the highlights of the event is an auction for a hot lap with the man who finished second at last year's Betta Electrical Sandown 500, Steve Ellery of the Super Cheap Auto Racing Falcon. There will also be a separate raffle with lots of great prizes. All proceeds will go to Breast Cancer Research.
Tickets are priced at $80 (plus booking fee) and can be booked through www.Ticketmaster7.com or by calling 13 61 00.
The Ford V8 Supercar Line-Up attending is:
1. Marcos Ambrose (Tas) / Greg Ritter (Vic) - Pirtek Racing
5. Alain Menu (Swi) / Adam Macrow (Vic) - Ford Credit / Ford Performance Racing
6. Craig Lowndes (Vic) /Glenn Seton (NSW) - CAT / Ford Performance Racing
9. Russell Ingall (SA) / Cameron McLean (Qld) - Caltex Havoline Racing
10. Jason Bargwanna (NSW) / Mark Winterbottom (NSW) - Orrcon Steel Racing
20. Mark Larkham (NSW) / Matt Halliday (NZ) - Orrcon Steel Racing
12. Andrew Jones (NSW) / John Cleland (GB) - OzEmail Racing
21. Brad Jones (NSW) / John Bowe (Tas) - OzEmail Racing
17. Steven Johnson (Qld) / Warren Luff (NSW) - Shell Helix Racing
18. Owen Kelly (Tas) / David Brabham (GB) - Shell Helix Racing
23. Davis Besnard (NSW) / Alex Yoong (Mal) - WPS Racing
48. John McIntyre (NZ) / Neil McFadyen (NSW) - WPS Racing
31. Steve Ellery (Qld) / Luke Youlden (Vic) - Super Cheap Auto Racing
88. Paul Radisich (NZ) / Max Wilson (Bra) - Team Betta Electrical
888. Yvan Muller (Fra ) / Dean Canto (NSW) - Team Betta Electrical
For Further information contact:
Ben Beazley
Media Coordinator
Ford Racing Australia
Phone: 03 9359 8190
Mobile: 0417 262 753
Email: benb@global-marketing.com
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