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Richards After Back to Back Canberra Triumphs
Staff, Friday June 1, 2001.
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Richards took the inaugural GMC 400 on the Canberra streets last year, and with the ever-improving form of the FTR team Richards is confident of a repeat success.
“Both myself and team is very confident going into Canberra,” said Richards.
“We have showed that our car speed is very good and following a recent test at Phillip Island we have been able to make improvements on the racecar.
“I like all race circuits, but when you have had success at one place it definitely provides a lift the next time you visit.
“As part of my role as a GMC 400 Ambassador I have been to Canberra a number of times since last year, and I’ve gained some very strong support.
“It would be a very special feeling not only for me, but indeed the entire FTR team if we can win at Canberra.
Canberra offers one of the toughest challenges on the V8 Supercar circuit. Tricky and very narrow, the circuit leaves no room for mistakes.
The format features three races; all of which are different from the other.
Race one will be over 25-laps with a compulsory tyre stop; the starting grid will be reversed for race two; while the third race will be over fifty laps and will include two compulsory pitstops, one for tyres and another for fuel.
The starting positions for the final race will be determined from the combined results of the first two races.
The grid for the first race will be decided after a top-15 shootout following qualifying.
For team mate Glenn Seton, Canberra also offers a great opportunity to go for victory and in the process collect a large amount of valuable championship points.
Canberra carries a large points spread; 18 points for pole position, with the twin 25-lap races set to give the winner 90 points each, while the final 50-lap race set to see the winner net 180 points.
“It does bring a lot of championship points, but with 32 other guys just as determined to get them you have to be at your best,” said Seton.
“I’m after victory, but you have to be consistent; Steve showed that last year.
“The team is very strong and both Steve and I are very determined.
“The only extra ingredient is some luck which you do need on street circuits - staying clear of other people’s accidents will be a major key to success.
Canberra has one of the busiest schedules of the year with practice and qualifying on the Friday, top-15 shootout and race one on the Saturday, with the final two races on the Sunday.
Details for Round Five of the 2001 Shell Championship Series in Canberra:
| Top-15 Shootout | Saturday 9 June | - | 11:10am |
| Race One (25 laps - 97.5 km) | Saturday 9 June | - | 2:30pm |
| Race Two (25 laps - 97.5 km) | Sunday 10 June | - | 10:30am |
| Race Three (50 laps - 195 km) | Sunday 10 June | - | 2.30pm |
| Circuit: | Canberra Street - ACT | ||
| Length: | 3.90 km | ||
| Lap Record: | 1m.44.931s (qualifying) - Larkham (2000) | ||
| 1m.45.3569s (race) - Lowndes (2000) | |||
| Estimated top Speed: | 260 km/h - State Circle | ||
For further information contact:
Ben Beazley
Media Coordinator
Ford Racing
Phone: (03) 9533 4455
Mobile: 0417 262 753
Email: ben@segalmedia.com.au
Jon Matthews
General Manager
Ford Tickford Racing
Phone: (03) 9706 8901
Mobile: 0418-880 851
Email: ftrteam@bigpond.com.au
