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Seton to Bring up Double Century in Tasmania
Staff, Thursday November 3, 2005.
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Seton will be just the third driver to pass 200 starts, behind Peter Brock (212 starts) and Dick Johnson (202 starts).
A two-time Series Champion (1993 and '97), Seton has one of the best records in Australian motor sport, ending the season inside the championship top-10 on 14 occasions.
The 40-year-old has finished on the podium 53 times (fourth on the all-time list), in a career that started aboard a Ford Capri at the old Surfers Paradise International Raceway in 1984.
After three years with Nissan from 1986 to 1988, Seton has been aboard a Ford since. During this period he has become one of Ford's favourite sons, winning in Sierras and Falcons.
Seton sold his own team at the end of 2002, choosing to concentrate on driving only. He spent two years with Ford Performance Racing before joining his old Ford rival Dick Johnson at the start of this season.
Delighted to bring up 200 starts, the quietly spoken Seton has his eyes set on furthering that mark.
"I'm only two starts behind Dick's mark and then 12 short of Peter Brock's all-time record," said Seton.
"It's been a great career, not too many people can claim two championships.
"A victory at Bathurst is clearly the thing missing, but I've had three second places up Mount Panorama, so I've got as close as you can.
"My desire is still very much alive. This championship is far tougher now then it ever was, so doing well gives me great satisfaction.
"I've really enjoyed racing this year. We are 12th in the championship and my team-mate Steven Johnson is 11th. We are in with a real shot of having both cars in the top-10 at season's end.
"When I look back to 1993 when I first won the championship, Ford really only had Dick Johnson Racing and Glenn Seton Racing in the mix. These days there are seven teams that the factory supports and the fan base is well over a million.
"My supporters have been wonderful over the years. They have been with me through the good and bad times. I still find it amazing that people want my autograph and follow my racing all over the country.
"A strong result in my 200th race would be very special and I see no reason why we can't achieve that."
Seton will be honoured at the Ford V8 Superbreakfast at Hobart's Bellerive Oval on Thursday 10 November. Australian cricket legend David Boon, who made a career Test best of 200 against New Zealand in 1989, will make the special presentation.
Tickets are priced at $85 (plus booking fee) and can be booked though Ticketmaster 7 at www.ticketmaster.com.au or by calling 13 61 00. The Ford V8 Superbreakfast runs between 7.30am-9am.
| Glenn Seton Career Statistics | |
| Starts: | 199 |
| Championships: | 1993 and '97 |
| Debut: | 1984 ? Surfers Paradise International Raceway |
| Pole Positions: | 9 |
| Front Row Starts: | 33 |
| Round Wins: | 17 (35 individual race wins) |
| Podium Finishes: | 53 (17x1st, 16x2nd & 20x3rd) |
| Top-10 in the Championship: | 14 (runner-up 1987, '94 & '95 ? 3rd 1996 & '99) |
For Further information contact:
Ben Beazley
Media Coordinator
Ford Racing Australia
Phone: 03 9359 8190
Mobile: 0417 262 753
Email: bbeazle3@ford.com
