The Racing Magazine Australia - Issue 33, September 2016

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NUMBER 33 - SEPTEMBER 2016

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WELCOME TO round 6 Michael Smith - Series Director Welcome to the sixth round of the Shannons Nationals presented by Penrite, as we return to the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit for the second time this year.

This round is the biggest weekend on the Nationals calendar for 2016, featuring eight categories and caters for all lovers of motor sport including open wheelers, premier GT cars, V8 touring cars, muscle cars and everything in-between.

we are also joined by the Australian GT Trophy Series for the fifth round in their debut season, with Rob Smith taking the lead from Greg Taylor who was absent at the previous round in Queensland.

A consistent Tony Ricciardello currently leads the way from Michael Robertson in the Kerrick Sports Sedans, but the one to watch will be Jack Perkins after having a difficult season with mechanical issues.

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This weekend we also welcome back the Touring Car Masters and the Kumho Tyre V8 Touring Cars after they joined us for our first round at Sandown in April; both categories feature bumper-fields in what will be a great tin-top battle.

As well as the tin-tops the Sports Racers, Formula 3 Premier Series and Superkarts join us to add some LeMan and open-wheel flavour to the Nationals this weekend, on one of Australia’s most prestigious racing circuits.

This will also be the final round of the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge, which has seen a tight-battle between young guns Hamish Hardeman and Jaxon Evans, with the win expected to go down to the wire on Saturday.

Spectators will be able to enjoy a large variety of motor sport this weekend, with the Nationals providing some of Australia’s best national series’ all in one place! ¬¬

24 Round schedule

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12 Map 12 Lap records 14 Entry lists

26 Staff and official thanks 27 TV schedule

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GOOD SPORTS As we head into the final two rounds of the Australian Sports Racer and Sports Sedans Series, we look at what is yet to come and who could be victorious in both of these great series.

WORDS: Richard Craill IMAGES: Nathan Wong Now more than any other point of the season so far, there is an enormous chance that Tony Ricciardello will end 2016 with a record 10th Australian Sports Sedan Series title to his credit.

The West Australians season has been his Sports Sedan career in a microcosm – fast when he needed to be, reliable when he had to be and consistent all of the time. As his nearest rival, the John Gourlay Audi A4 driven by Jack Perkins, Ricciardello was there to pounce and grab the points.

Reliability has been the key of the 2016 season and for Jack Perkins, the core reason why he isn’t leading the series.

The Audi won the first three races of the year at Sandown and extended Perkins’ series lead with a win in the first race at Round 2 … but the Supercars race-winner failed to finish races two and three at Winton and Ricciardello was there to strike with a pair of race victories.

At Queensland, Perkins again found himself in a similar situation with pole and a victory in the first race before a further pair of non-finishes, handing more points to the little red Alfa.

While Perkins has won five races this year to Ricciardello’s four, Tony has been on the podium in every one of them while Jack’s four DNFs have badly hurt his score.

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The big question is, can Perkins still win the series? Of course he can – though he’ll need the luck of the draw to swing significantly back to his corner in the final two rounds.

There’s no doubt that this year the Audi is the faster of the two cars on raw speed and Phillip Island and Sydney Motorsport Park will suit it perfectly.

But the 193 point margin is significant: a clean-sweep of a round is worth 135 so even if Perkins wins three times at the Island this week, Tony can afford to finish second (or lower) in each race to effectively rule Perkins out of series contention going into the final round.

Essentially though, it does simplify the job for both drivers. Perkins must win – there’s simply no other option.

Ricciardello just needs to finish every race and title number ten will be his – and Guinness will be calling to update their record books for the second time in two years.

Of course we must keep our eyes fixed on other contenders too. A supremely consistent year has Victorian champion Michael Robinson second in the series.

Thirty-one points behind Robinson is Daniel Tamasi, with his old man Steven Tamasi sitting two points behind.

Corvette driver Stuart Inwood is fifth in the standings and only a further five points back from the Tamasi

team, giving us a strong battle for second and third place in the series going into the final two rounds.

Over in the Australian Sports Racer world the series picture is significantly more open than it is in the Sports Sedans – in fact, it’s positively ‘game on’ going into the final pair of events this year.

Roger I’Anson leads the series and for the quietly spoken South Australian driver, a look at the standings will be one of the most welcome signs in his racing career.

Several years of horrific luck and mechanical issues have ruled out I’Anson from a title tilt in the series – dating back to when Adam Proctor edged him out in a dramatic Wakefield Park finale two years ago.

Yet after a shaky start to his year at Sandown’s season opener, I’Anson has been in stunning form lately and a sweep of victories at Queensland Raceway last time out, propelling him to a 31-point championship lead over Jason Makris.

“For the championship we are having a good run, a few of the other quick guys have had some bad luck, so while it is panning out all right for us we wish the other guys had had some more luck,” I’Anson said.

“You just don’t know what will happen though, we could break something small and miss a whole round, just have to see how it goes.”

The outright series fight in Sports Racers is thoroughly intriguing this year however, with just about every varied aspect of the series represented in the top-10.

While I’Anson and Makris sit 1-2 in the series in their West Sports Racers, consistent Radical SR3 competitor Peter Johnston sits third, narrowly ahead of Formula 1000 frontrunner Josh Cranston.

Fellow F1000 racer Terry Peovitis sits fifth, SR2 class leader JohnPaul Drake sixth outright and omnipresent Radical runner John Morriss seventh. Morriss is less than 100 points from the overall lead, with 119 points on offer each time out should a driver sweep a pole position and three race victories.

The fast, flowing scenes of Phillip Island and Sydney Motorsport Park will make the final two rounds of the year very interesting – the weight disadvantage of the Radicals compared to the lighter, more nimble Wests will be set to play a smaller role at the high speed circuits.

This means the likes of Johnston and Morriss could challenge for outright victories in the closing stages, while I’Anson will need to be on the top of his game to hold out his nearest rivals running in the West Race Cars brigade – especially the ever-consistent Makris.

“For the championship we are having a good run, a few of the other quick guys have had some bad luck, so while it is panning out all right for us we wish the other guys had had some more luck,” Roger I’Anson

CRANSTON ON THE MEND Adam Cranston’s enormous rollover at Queensland Raceway dominated the headlines that weekend – but the long-time Sports Racer competitor remains in good spirits despite the enormous crash.

Cranston (#56 West) and Josh Townsend (#9 F1000) were battling for second position in the opening race at QR, when Townsend ‘lost the rear’ of his F1000, causing him to spin across the track.

As Cranston was following close behind, he was unable to avoid making front-on contact with the side of Townsend’s car, sending his racer into the air and into a stunning sequence of five rolls before coming to rest in the sand trap on the exit of Turn 2.

“Adam is feeling not too bad, he has a suspected broken toe and possibly has broken a couple of other bones in his foot, but he is in good spirits and excited to get back out there again,” West Race Cars’ Aaron Steer said.

“The chassis is all straight and most of the damage is to the bodywork, floor, plumbing and suspension – the core of the car has all held together well and Adam says it didn’t feel like he was in major trouble at any time. It was just unfortunate that he hurt his foot in the flip.

“All of the West family are rallying around him and we hope he gets better quickly.”

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In Australian motor sport Kumho Tyre have proven their quality through wet and dry performance.

Kumho Tyre has a winning record on Australian soil with results in the following; 2004 and 2007 Targa Tasmania Modern, 2007 and 2008 Targa Tasmania Classic, 2007 Mount Buller Sprint, 2008 Targa West and more.

Following on from these outright wins Kumho Tyre has dedicated more research and development to enhancing Australian motor sport championships and series’. As the naming rights sponsor of the V8 Touring Car Series, Australian Rally Championship and a sponsor of the Australian Formula 3 Premier Series – Kumho is ensuring the quality of Australian motor sport is kept at the highest standard.

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SERIES STANDINGS australian touring car masters series

AUSTRALIAN formula 3 PREMIER series

ProMASTER

PREMIER

1. John Bowe

775

1. Tim Macrow 201

2. Eddie Abelnica

716

2. Chris Anthony 172

3. Glen Seton

711

3. Roland Legge 119

PROAM

National

1. Jason Gomersall 686

1. Cameron Shields 213

PROSPORTS

Kumho Cup

1. Adam Garwood 547

1. Ross McAlpine

PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE PRESENTED BY PIRELLI

KERRICK SPORTS SEDAN series

PROFESSIONAL CLASS 1. Hamish Hardeman 406 2. Jaxon Evans 386

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1. Tony Ricciardello 388 2. Michael Robertson 247 3. Daniel Tamasi 216

3. Jake Klarich 305

AUSTRALIAN SPORTS RACERS SERIES

ELITE CLASS

Outright

1. Tim Miles 349

CLASS B

1. Roger I’Anson 310 2. Jason Makris 279

1. Danny Stutterd 335

Australian GT Trophy Series PRESENTED BY PIRELLI

3. Peter Johnston 269

SR2 1. John-Paul Drake 284

F1000

trophy class

1. Josh Cranston 322

1. Rob Smith 652

Radical

2. Greg Taylor 612 3. Mathew Turnbull 296

210

SUPERKARTS AUSTRALIA NATIONAL SERIES

402

250cc InternationAL al

Challenge Class 1. Scott Hookey

MARC Class 1. Jake Camilleri

1. Peter Johnston 324

1. Russell Jamieson 75

KUMHO tyre australian v8 touring car series 1. Taz Douglas 406 2. Tyler Greenbury 284 3. Joshua Smith 256

2. Ilya Harpas 62 3. Martin Latta 54

250cc National 1. Timothy Weier 76

125cc National 1. Lee Vella

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fuelling the championships It might not be a sexy subject, but one Aussie company is proudly making the racing wheels go around thanks to a fire for all things fuel.

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“FUEL,” says Mark Tierney, a director of Melbourne-based motorsport staple Race Fuels, “Is not a sexy part of going motor racing.”

And that’s probably the truth.

Despite distributing the product that quite literally makes the internalcombustion wheels go round, it’s hard to get people excited about their racing fuels.

You put it in the tank and it makes the car go: as a consumable, it doesn’t change the outcome of a race for a spectator in the same way, say, a soft tyre does when compared to a hard. To most, it’s just a useable commodity that costs more money the higher the Octane number is.

Naturally Tierney, a long time racer who now helms a business that distributes nearly one million litres of fuel around every state in Australia per year, doesn’t share that opinion.

Race Fuels was founded in 2003 and started distributing ELF racing fuels and products in Melbourne and Tasmania.

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“It started with me dropping a few drums down to Sandown or Phillip Island in the back of a BA Falcon Ute – we later added a box trailer – on Friday morning and then we were done for the weekend,” Tierney remembers.

Today the business is the primary supplier of fuel to the V8 Supercars, Shannons Nationals, Australian GT, Bathurst’s 12 and 6 hour races and a host of other events. It makes for a busier schedule than days gone by.

“Across the year we would be supplying product to several hundred people each weekend, and that’s before you take into account needing to deliver product to V8 Supercars and the Shannons Nationals. They all operate very professionally and expect a level of service that’s a bit more than dropping off the fuel drum and saying ‘seeya’.

“The business is as much about providing that service and support to teams and drivers as it is actually

pumping fuel at race tracks.”

The Race Fuels organisation is certainly larger than a Ford Ute and a trailer these days.

An enormous B-Double transporter carries the fuel across the country with multiple staff on hand to ensure the product is properly and promptly distributed at each round. RaceFuels does not request pre-bookings, they believe it is their role to carry enough to cover all contingencies.

“We have four types of fuel that we supply and we carry enough of each to make sure everyone that’s going to be at the race meeting is catered for, but we try to do more than that too,” Tierney explains.

“At a lot of events like the Kuhmo V8 rounds, for instance, they’re only allowed to have 60 litres of fuel in the garage at a time so part of it is making sure that everyone is resupplied across the weekend. We go to them instead of them coming to us so that customer service side of things is very important.

“It’s a logistical challenge to say the least, the start of the year in particular. We’ve already been to the Bathurst 12 hour and Clipsal 500 in Adelaide, then back to Melbourne for the Grand Prix. Then it’s a quick turnaround to make sure we’re in Bathurst on the Thursday for the 6-hour and then we head back down to Sandown for the first Shannons Nationals event of 2016.

“They all need fuel and in that month we’re supplying more than 1000 competitors directly.

“We even go to the test days and spend a lot of time predicting who is testing where so we can plan our supply. It is not uncommon for RaceFuels to attend multiple circuits on the same day”.

But wait, there’s more. In this day and age when you need to sign a waiver before you go to the bathroom, there’s a significant safety effort around the Race Fuels business to the point where it’s unlikely people could go racing without the procedures and standards companies like Race Fuels provide.

Sean Scott, RaceFuels’ operations manager, has a full time job preparing the compliance paperwork ahead of a race meeting.

“It’s a fact of life that the events wouldn’t get a permit unless they had a fuel management plan in place,” Tierney says.

“There’s so many regulations and OH&S issues surrounding the control of dangerous goods in quantities that it’s not feasible for people to bring their own fuel to the track, especially at major events, any more. You just wouldn’t get a permit, so our role is to take that issue out of the equation and make sure it’s safe and we’re conscious of taking away everything we bring in.”

Hailing from a passionate racing family, Tierney believes it’s critical that the enjoyment of the sport has to be number one in operating the business.

“I think you have to be very fond of it to be involved at the level we are,” he says.

“We try and go above and beyond to help people out. We’ve had several Melbourne teams without space in their transporter come to us and go ‘hey, could you take a drum back to Melbourne for us?’ and we’ll do it and drop it at their workshop. It’s no problem.

“It’s all part of what we do and hopefully it’s making it better for everyone. We certainly get a buzz out of it.”

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PHILLIP ISLAND GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT, VICTORIA TRACK MAP

LAP RECORDS CATEG ORY

DRIVER

L A P T IME

YE A R

Formula 3

Tim Macrow

1:24.5146

2013

Australian GT

Jack LeBrocq

1:27.1505

2013

Sports Sedans

Darren Hossack

1:27.3296

2014

Sports Racer

Roger I’Anson

1:28.4211

2014

Superkarts

Russell Jamieson

1:28.4199

2013

Porsche GT3 Cup

Matt Campbell

1:31.1140

2014

V8 Touring Cars

Ryan Simpson

1:33.6832

2013

Touring Car Masters

Steven Johnson

1:41.3560

2015

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AUSTRALIAN touring car masters SERIES

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Eddie Abelnica has been keeping Bowe honest, currently sitting 59 points behind the well-seasoned racer.

Glenn Seton is currently third in the points, ahead of Steven Johnson, Mark King and Jim Richards.

In ProAm, Jason Gomerall has been dominating in his new Holden Torana A9X, ahead of Andrew Fisher and Rusty French.

The ProSports class sees Adam Garwood lead Darren Beale and Graham Stewart.

The Australian Touring Car Masters is Australia’s top series for historic touring cars from the classic period of muscle car competition between 1964 and 1976.

The Australian Touring Car Masters Series returns to the Shannons Nationals calendar for their sixth round of the 2016 season, with touring car legend John Bowe currently leading the way.

Bowe has been consistent throughout the year in his Holden Torana, and is looking to take his fifth Touring Car Masters Pro-Master series win in 2016.

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NO. TEAM/SPONSOR

NAME

STATE VEHICLE

2

Shannons Insurance

Jim Richards

Vic

1972 AMC Javelin

4

Skye Sands

Rusty French

Vic

1970 Ford Mustang Fastback

9

Jesus Racing

Andrew Fisher

NSW

1971 Ford Falcon XY GTHO

12

Giraffe Civil Contracting

Adam Garwood

Tas

1972 Ford Capri Perana

17

Synergy Race Engines

Steve Johnson

Qld

1971 Ford Falcon XY GTHO

18

Wilson Security / PAYCE

John Bowe

Vic

1974 Holden Torana SL/R 5000

19

Tincone Industrial Services

Darren Beale

Qld

1972 Holden Monaro GTS Coupe

22

Aussie Muscle Car Run / PRT Fabrication Graham Stewart

SA

1972 Holden Monaro GTS Coupe

30

Thunder Road Racing Team Australia

Glenn Seton

Qld

1964 Ford Mustang Coupe

35

iseek Racing

Jason Gomersall

Qld

1978 Holden Torana A9X Hatchback

46

THD Motorsport

Leo Tobin

Vic

1969 Ford Boss Mustang

48

Melbourne’s Cheapest Cars

Eddie Abelnica

Vic

1974 Ford Falcon XB Coupe

56

Gabriel Shock Absorbers

Brett Youlden

Vic

1972 Holden Monaro GTS Coupe

60

Glennan Transport/ANGLOMOIL Lubricants

Cameron Tilley

NSW

1969 Valiant Pacer

65

Cannon Trailers

Michael (Blu) Cannon

Qld

1971 Ford Falcon XY GTHO

74

Lyndways Builders

Wayne Mercer

Vic

1971 Ford Falcon XY GTHO

85

Whiteline Racing / King Springs

Mark King

Qld

1970 Chevrolet Camaro RS

88

TIFS - Warehousing & Distribution

Tony Karanfilovski

NSW

1969 Ford Mustang Trans Am

95

Whiteline Racing / Fabre Australia

Adam Bressington

NSW

1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS

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porsche gt3 cup challenge PRESENTED BY PIRELLI ON THE WEB: www.gt3cupchallenge.com.au At the last round, Evans claimed the 2016 Jim Richards Endurance Trophy, and will be looking to pounce on Hardeman this weekend for the overall challenge win.

Jamey Blaikie Scholarship winner Jake Klarich is third, having a great debut year in the challenge.

In the Elite class Tim Miles leads Sam Shahin, with Anthony Gilbertson, Brian Finn and David Ryan rounding out the top five.

Danny Stutterd leads Class B, ahead of Shane Barwood and Michael Tsigeridis.

The Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge returns to the Shannons Nationals presented by Penrite for their final round, following a successful round at Queensland Raceway.

The Cup Challenge was created to bridge the gap between club racing and the Australian Carrera Cup Championship, and is now known as the feeder category into Carrera Cup. Former GT3 Cup Challenge racers include Nick Foster, Richard Muscat and Matt Campbell.

Hamish Hardeman currently leads the Professional class by a mere 20 points to Jaxon Evans; there is sure to be a showdown when the final race take place on Saturday afternoon.

No.

TEAM/SPONSOR

NAME

STATE

CLASS

VEHICLE

4

CSF Radiators/Miles Advisory Partners

Tim Miles

Qld

A

Porsche GT3 Cup

6

Logicar Australia

Michael Stillwell

Vic

A

Porsche GT3 Cup

9

The Triffid Bar Venue

Tony Martin

Qld

A

Porsche GT3 Cup

10

Sonic Motor Racing Services/ arris property group

Hamish Hardeman

Vic

A

Porsche GT3 Cup

13

HTFU

Sam Shahin

SA

A

Porsche GT3 Cup

17

Zoo York

Michael Vati

Vic

A

Porsche GT3 Cup

19

Motiv8 Racing/Hallmark Homes

Anthony Gilbertson

Qld

A

Porsche GT3 Cup

21

Melbourne Orthopaedic Group

Shane Barwood

Vic

B

Porsche GT3 Cup

81

Hunter French Real Estate

Michael Tsigeridis

Vic

B

Porsche GT3 Cup

82

Laser 3D/Force Accessories

Brian Finn

Vic

A

Porsche GT3 Cup

90

Kalus Kenny Intelex Lawyers

Sven Burchartz

Vic

A

Porsche GT3 Cup

91

Simulate-It/Willship

Jaxon Evans

Qld

A

Porsche GT3 Cup

95

Super Rooster

Jake Klarich

Qld

A

Porsche GT3 Cup

99

Southern Star Windows

Ross McGregor

Vic

A

Porsche GT3 Cup

99

Ross McGregor

Southern Star Windows

Vic

A

Porsche GT3 Cup

222

Scott Taylor

Scott Taylor Motorsport

Qld

B

Porsche GT3 Cup

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CAMS AUSTRALIAN GT TROPHY SERIES PRESENTED BY PIRELLI ON THE WEB: www.australiangt.com.au Mathew Turnbull sits in third, ahead of Rick Mensa.

The MARC class has had strong competition throughout the season with Jake Camilleri taking out the class win after a strong and consistent run in the class.

Jack Smith has a few wins under his belt and, after missing the first round, currently sits in second ahead of Morgan Haber, Keith Kassulke and Sam Gerard.

The Challenge class sees Scott Hookey lead the way, ahead of Ockert Fourie and Brendan Cook.

After their first year as a third-tier Australian GT category, the final round of the CAMS Australian GT Trophy Series visits one of Australia’s most prestigious racing circuits at Phillip Island.

The Australian GT Trophy Series caters specifically for older generation GT3 cars, providing never-before seen depth to sports car racing in Australia.

Rob Smith currently leads the way in the Trophy class, but Greg Taylor isn’t far behind, trailing by 40 points after his absence at the last round in Queensland.

NO. TEAM/SPONSOR

A/B NAME

CLASS

VEHICLE

1

GT Motorsport

A

Greg Taylor

Trophy

Audi R8 LMS 2011

6

Safe-T-Stop

A

Richard Gartner

Challenge

Porsche GT3 Cup Car MY09

B

Adrian Flack

9

Fire Rating Solutions

A

Mathew Turnbull

Trophy

Lamborghini LP-560 GT3

12

KPH Racing / OLOF Family Cosmetic Dental Spa

A

Brendan Cook

Challenge

Porsche GT3 Cup Car MY09

B

Ockert Fourie

17

Travers Beynon

A

Travers Beynon

Trophy

Audi R8 LMS 2011

31

Tusk Windsor

A

Francis Placentino

Trophy

Lamborghini Gallardo

33

Exotic Track Days

A

Scott Hookey

Challenge

Ferrari 458 Challenge

37

Southern Star Developments

A

Rob Smith

Trophy

Audi R8 LMS 2011

38

Melbournes Cheapest Cars

A

Kane Rose

Trophy

Porsche GT3 Cup - S

47

Mack Bros Roofing Products

A

Wayne Mack

Trophy

Ferrari 458 GT3 2011

77

JJA Consulting Group

A

Jan Jinadasa

Trophy

Lamborghini LP560 GT3

91

MARC Cars Australia

A

Keith Kassulke

MARC

MARC Focus V8

92

MARC Cars Australia

A

Mick Benton

MARC

MARC Focus V8

93

MARC Cars Australia

A

Jake Camilleri

MARC

MARC Focus V8

94

MARC Cars Australia

A

Jack Smith

MARC

MARC Focus V8

95

MARC Cars Australia

A

Jason Busk

MARC

MARC Focus V8

B

Sam Gerrard

96

MARC Cars Australia

A

TBA

MARC

MARC Focus V8

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FORMULA 3

Macrow currently leads the series charge, 29 points ahead of Christopher Anthony.

Anthony will be keeping Macrow on his toes, trying to claw back the series lead heading into the finale at Sydney in November.

Legge is currently third, ahead of Trent Shirvington.

Fifteen-year-old Cameron Shields has been having a dream run in the National class, wrapping up the title at Queensland Raceway over a month ago.

It is expected that Shields will run in the Premier class for the remaining rounds of the season.

After the two front-runners collided in the opening race at Queensland Raceway, Roland Legge scored his firstever Australian Formula 3 Premier Series round win, and did it without winning a single race.

Two-time Formula 3 champion Tim Macrow had a difficult weekend in Queensland, but will bounce back this round at Phillip Island.

The Kumho Cup class also returns for 2016, with Ross McAlpine leading from Shane Wilson.

Upcoming Round Round 7: Sydney Motorsport Park, 11-13 November 2016

NO. TEAM/SPONSOR

NAME

STATE CLASS

VEHICLE

3

Quicksilver Shirvington Racing

Trent Shirvington

NSW

Premier

Mygale M11-Mercedes Benz

6

Cosmetic Medical Centre/ R-Tek Motorsport

Roman Krumins

Qld

National

Dallara F307-Spiess Opel

7

Bluechip Taxation/R-Tek Motorsport

Nathan Kumar

NSW

National

Dallara F307-Spiess Opel

8

Mackay Regional Council/ PowerTx/R-Tek Motorsport

Roland Legge

Qld

Premier

Dallara F311-Mercedes Benz

13

Wiltec Wilson Team Racing

Shane Wilson

Qld

Kumho Cup Dallara F304-Spiess Opel

17

McDonalds Gilmour Racing

Christopher Anthony

NSW

Premier

Dallara F311-Mercedes Benz

33

Ellery Motorsport/RES

Tim Berryman

NSW

Premier

Dallara F311-Mercedes Benz

73

McDonalds Gilmour Racing

Cameron Shields

Qld

Premier

Dallara F307-Mercedes Benz

81

Ross McAlpine

Ross McAlpine

NSW

Kumho Cup Dallara F304-Sodemo Renault

88

AIE Alpine Motorsports

Tim Macrow

Vic

Premier

Dallara F307-Mercedes Benz

92

Ricky Capo Racing

Ricky Capo

Vic

Premier

Dallara F311-Mercedes Benz

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KUMHO TYRE AUSTRALIAN V8 TOURING CAR SERIES ON THE WEB: www.V8TOURINGCARS.COM.AU racer Tyler Greenbury, leading the way from Brad Jones Racing’s Joshua Smith.

Long-time series runner Chris Smerdon is fourth in his Irwin Tools inspired Falcon, ahead of Jim Pollicina.

Pollicina currently leads the privateer standings in his Commodore, ahead of Michael Anderson and Brendan Strong.

This year has also seen the introduction of newergeneration Supercars, with an influx of Holden VE Commodores and Ford FG Falcons coming down from the Supercars Dunlop Series.

The Kumho Tyre Australian V8 Touring Car Series has been a strong proving ground for racers making their way through to Supercars, and has been a long-time fan favourite at the Shannons Nationals.

Former Supercars driver Taz Douglas has dominated the season so far, competing in the series for the first time with the THR Development team.

Also in their first year of the series is former sprint-kart

Not only has the category become a happy home for many ‘de-registered’ Supercars, but it’s also attracted a range of historically significant racecars that fans identify with from their various successes in the hands of some of the sport’s great drivers and teams.

Upcoming round Round 5: Sydney Motorsport Park, 28-30 October 2016

No.

TEAM/SPONSOR

NAME

STATE

CLASS

VEHICLE

4

Kustom Workz/Supercar Parts & Sales

Shane Hunt

Qld

Priv

Ford Falcon BF

7

MoComm Msports Communications

Jim Pollicina

NSW

Priv

Commodore VE

8

Poco/Simon's Earthworks

Steve Briffa

NSW

Priv

Commodore VZ

11

Kenwood Homes

Michael Anderson

NSW

Priv

Ford Falcon BF

13

Image Racing/Lubrimaxx

Tyler Greenbury

Qld

Pro

Ford Falcon BF

14

Brad Jones Racing

Joshua Smith

Qld

Pro

Commodore VE ll

15

Rsport Race Engineering

Emily Duggan

NSW

Pro

Commodore VE

16

Image Racing/Lubrimaxx

Leigh Moran

Vic

Pro

Ford Falcon BA

17

Newton Motorsport/Petewell Engineering

Troy Stapleton

Vic

Priv

Ford Falcon EL

18

Wake Up/Side Bar

Warren Millett

NSW

Priv

Commodore VZ

25

Savs Auto Electric/Westco Equip

Dean Kovacevich

WA

Priv

Commodore VE

39

Vectra Corp/Lubrimaxx

Chris Smerdon

SA

Pro

Ford Falcon FG

41

Dial Before You Dig

Mark Primmer

Vic

Pro

Ford Falcon BF

45

SA Racing Logist/THR Developments

Taz Douglas

Vic

Pro

Commodore VE

66

Unichip Dynomotive

Jack Sipp

Qld

Pro

Commodore VE

75

BSTRONG ELECTRICAL/Kirra Auto

Brendan Strong

NSW

Priv

Commodore VZ

88

Simon's Earthworks/WARLORD

Simon Emerzidis

NSW

Priv

Commodore VZ

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kerrick national sports sedan series ON THE WEB: www.sportssedans.com.au way in the series, remaining consistent throughout this year’s season.

Michael Robertson currently sits in second, ahead of Daniel Tamasi, Steven Tamasi and Stuart Inwood.

Jack Perkins is currently sixth, but his position doesn’t reflect his car pace, and will definitely be one to watch this round as he tries to repair a difficult 2016 season.

These cars are built and raced by an enthusiastic group of devotees chasing the ultimate power-to-weight performance and share a special place in Australian motor racing heritage.

The Kerrick Sports Sedans are arguably the most dynamic and exciting motor racing category in the country – with the noise and serious horsepower from these winged and wild racers an awe inspiring spectacle.

Upcoming Round Round 5: Sydney Motorsport Park, 11-13 November 2016

The Sports Sedans are entering their fourth and penultimate round of the championship at Phillip Island, following their previous race at the Shannons Nationals round in Queensland.

Nine-time champion Tony Ricciardello currently leads the

No.

TEAM/SPONSOR

NAME

STATE

CLASS

VEHICLE

1

Ricciardello Racing

Tony Ricciardello

WA

SS

Alfa Romeo GTV

4

Auto Union Motorsport

Jack Perkins

Vic

SS

Audi A4

9

Domain Prestige Homes

Daniel Tamasi

Vic

SS

Holden Calibra

32

Bell Real Estate

Michael Robinson

Vic

SS

Holden Monaro

44

MR Automotive

Colin Smith

Qld

SS

Holden Monaro

50

Slick 50

Ryan McLeod

Qld

SS

Mazda RX7

51

Marrinelli's Mechanical

Bob McLoughlin

Qld

SS

Holden Commodore

53

Rural & Cival Earthworks

Stuart Inwood

NSW

TA

Corvette C5

56

BJ Banks Electrical

Bruce Banks

Tas

SS

Mazda RX7

68

Aston Air Conditioning

Shane Bradford

Qld

TA

Chevrolet Camaro

95

MARC Cars Australia

Geoff Taunton

Qld

M

MARC Focus V8

99

Domain Prestige Homes

Steven Tamasi

Vic

SS

Nissan 300ZX

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australian sports racer series ON THE WEB: www.sportsracer.com.au In the class battles I’Anson and Makris battle for the SR1 class lead, while Peter Johnston leads John Morris in the Radical class.

Josh Cranston currently leads Terry Peovitis by nine points in the F1000 class, with the tight battle expected to go down to the wire.

The Australian Sports Racer Series is one of Australia’s newest and exciting motor racing categories, providing a new dynamic in the country’s motor racing landscape.

Roger I’Anson leads the way heading into the penultimate round at Phillip Island, and will be looking to continue his incredible eight wins from nine starts at round four of the series.

I’Anson was able to escape the fires and crashes at the last round at Queensland Raceway, and extended his outright lead by 31 points from Jason Makris and Peter Johnston.

The Sports Racer cars are designed to maximise aerodynamic performance while weighing just 400 kilograms, and are powered by high-tech productionbased motorcycle engines.

Upcoming Round Round 5: Sydney Motorsport Park, 11-13 November 2016

No.

TEAM/SPONSOR

NAME

STATE

CLASS

VEHICLE

1

Laucke Flour Mills

Mark Laucke

SA

SR1

West WR 1000

2

West Race Cars

Greg Steer

SA

F1K

RFR F1000

3

Vantage Freight Services

David Crampton

NSW

RAD

Radical SR3

4

Orlando Phoenix

Terry Peovitis

WA

F1K

RFR F1000

5

Aventis Racing

Josh Cranston

NSW

F1K

RFR F1000

14

Ken's Exhaust Systems/Rivergraphics

Roger I'Anson

SA

SR1

West WR 1000

15

Motorsport Leasing P/L

Rob Knight

Vic

RAD

Radical SR3

17

PJS Air

Peter Johnston

NSW

RAD

Radical SR3

27

West Race Cars

Aaron Steer

SA

SR1

West LMP4

34

Motorsport Leasing P/L

John Morriss

Vic

RAD

Radical SR3 RSX

42

Hughes Supercar Services

Philip Hughes

Vic

RAD

Radical SR3

53

Bryan Stoeckel

Jonathan Stoeckel

Vic

SR2

West WR1000

66

West Race Cars

John-Paul Drake

SA

SR2

West WX10

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Superkarts Australia National Series ON THE WEB: www.superkartsaustralia.org forward to seeing superkart action this round.

Russell Jamieson currently leads the way in the 250cc International class, ahead of Ilya Harpas and Martin Latta.

250cc National sees Timothy Weier on top after the first round, leading Aaron Cogger by nine points.

Jordan Ford had an unfortunate round not being able to start Heat 2 at the season opener at Sydney, and will be one to watch this round in the National class.

In the 125cc National Lee Vella is on top of the points table, with Adam Stewart and Mark Robin rounding out the top three.

The Shannons Nationals are pleased to see the return of the Superkarts Australia National Series, joining the calendar for the first time this year and for their second round of 2016.

The season opener at Sydney Motorsport Park saw close and hard-fought racing, and the Nationals are looking

Superkarting is an exhilarating and high performance form of motor racing, and will be one of the fastest categories on track here this weekend at Phillip Island.

Upcoming Round Round 3: Sydney Motorsport Park, 11-13 November 2016

No.

TEAM/SPONSOR

NAME

STATE

CLASS

VEHICLE

1

Coach Design

Russell Jamieson

Qld

250I

Anderson/Maverick

7

Wizzer/IWT/Carlo SKE

Anthony Lappas

SA

125G/B SKE

8

Art Motorsport/Cicsos Race Tuning

Anton Stevens

Vic

250I

PVP

10

Wizzer Engines/BRC Engines

Gary Pegoraro

Vic

250I

Anderson

12

PSR Rockpress Metal Fabrications

Phillip Silcock

Qld

125GB

Avoig Elise RS125

14

Top Torque Performance

Matt Bass

Vic

250I

Anderson

20

Redback Racepaint (ACT)

Paul Campbell

NSW

125GB

Avoig Elise MK2

21

Master Painting & Decorating Aust

Shayne McLaren

NSW

250N

Anderson/Maverick

22

Slipstream Signs

Jordan Ford

Vic

250N

Anderson/Maverick

23

C-Systems Dyno

Timothy Philp

Qld

125G/N Avoig Elise

26

Bakker Superkarts/Ringwood Kart Centre

Brad Stebbing

Vic

125G/B Bakker X4

29

Your Amigo

Ilya Harpas

Vic

250I

Anderson/Maverick

30

Middletons Printing/TJP Motorsport

Jason Smith

Qld

250I

Anderson/Maverick

33

KJB Accountants & Business Advisors

Kristian Stebbing

Vic

250I

Anderson/Maverick

38

Scoresby Paving

Raff Prionti

Vic

250N

Anderson/Maverick

46

Colourite Painting

Mark Robin

NSW

125G/B Avoig Elise

48

KJB Accountants & Business Advisors

Geoff Lawrence

Vic

125G/B Stockman MR2

62

GioVa Racing

John Pellicano

NSW

250N

Avoig Elise

63

Sydney Asphalt Repairs

John Dunn

NSW

250N

Anderson/Maverick

68

ShiftMN

Michael Nicholas

NSW

250I

Stockman MR2

Miehmet Sinani

NSW

125G/B Stockman MR2

69 74

Avoig/Rat Pack Racing

Aaron Cogger

NSW

250N

76

L & J Designs

Lee Vella

NSW

125G/B Avoig Elise M30

Avoig Elise

80

FCS/GioVa Racing

Adam Stewart

NSW

125G/B Anderson Mirage

89

WFR

Timothy Weier

Qld

250N

Anderson/Maverick

94

I Transport & logistic/Pacific Finance/ Nibor

Grant Heard

WA

250I

Nibor

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round 6 schedule FRIDAY 9 SEPTEMBER TIME

DURATION

ON TRACK

09:10

15 minutes

Sports Racer Practice 1

09:30

15 minutes

Superkarts Practice 1

09:50

15 minutes

Sports Sedans Practice 1

10:10

25 minutes

Porsche GT3 Cup Practice 1

10:40

15 minutes

V8 Touring Cars Practice 1

11:00

15 minutes

Formula 3 Practice 1

11:20

15 minutes

Touring Car Masters Practice 1

11:40

15 minutes

Sports Sedans Practice 2

12:00

15 minutes

Superkarts Practice 2

12:20

15 minutes

Sports Racer Practice 2

12:40

25 minutes

Porsche GT3 Cup Practice 2

13:10

15 minutes

V8 Touring Cars Practice 2

13:30

15 minutes

Formula 3 Practice 2

1350

15 minutes

Touring Car Masters Practice 2

14:10

15 minutes

Sports Sedans Prac 3

14:30

15 minutes

V8 Touring Cars Practice 3

14:50

15 minutes

Sports Racer Practice 3

15:10

15 minutes

Formula 3 Practice 3

15:30

15 minutes

Australian GT Trophy Practice 1

15:50

20 minutes

Porsche GT3 Cup Qualifying

16:15

25 minutes

Touring Car Masters Meeting Rides

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DURATION

ON TRACK

09:05

15 minutes

Australian GT Trophy Practice 2

09:25

20 minutes

V8 Touring Cars Qualifying

09:55

11 laps (20 minutes)

Porsche GT3 Cup Race 1

10:20

20 minutes

Sports Sedans Qualifying 1

10:45

15 minutes

Superkarts Qualifying

11:05

20 minutes

Sports Racer Qualifying

11:30

20 minutes

Touring Car Masters Qualifying

11:55

20 minutes

Formula 3 Qualifying

12:25

11 laps (20 minutes)

Porsche GT3 Cup Race 2

12:55

10 laps (20 minutes)

V8 Touring Cars Race 1

13:20

25 minutes

Australian GT Trophy Qualifying

13:55

7 laps (15 minutes)

Superkarts Race 1

14:15

20 minutes

Sports Sedans Qualifying 2

14:45

8 laps (15 minutes)

Sports Racer Race 1

15:10

11 laps (20 minutes)

Formula 3 Race 1

15:40

10 laps (20 minutes)

Touring Car Masters Race 1

16:10

11 laps (20 minutes)

Porsche GT3 Cup Race 3

16.40

12 laps (20 minutes)

Sports Sedans Race 1

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round 6 schedule SUNday 11 SEPTEMBER TIME

DURATION

ON TRACK

09:05

5 laps (10 minutes)

Superkarts Race 2

09:25

8 laps (15 minutes)

Sports Racer Race 2

09:50

50 minutes

Australian GT Trophy Race 1

10:50

10 laps (20 minutes)

V8 Touring Cars Race 2

11:20

5 laps (10 minutes)

Superkarts Race 3

11:40

12 laps (20 minutes)

Sports Sedans Race 2

12:10

10 laps (20 minutes)

Touring Car Masters Race 2

12:40

11 laps (20 minutes)

Formula 3 Race 2

13:10

11 laps (20 minutes)

Sports Racer Race 3

13:40

50 minutes

Australian GT Trophy Race 2

14:40

13 laps (25 minutes)

V8 Touring Cars Race 3

15:15

5 laps (10 minutes)

Superkarts Race 4

15:35

12 laps (20 minutes)

Sports Sedans Race 3

16:05

10 laps (20 minutes)

Touring Car Masters Race 3

Schedule: V7

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THANKS: STAFF & OFFICIALS

Michael Smith

Series Operations Manager

Graham Sattler

Series Operations

Jack Lynch

Series Media Manager

Loren Hazelwood

Series Media

Richard Craill

Series Commentators

Tony Schibeci Darren Smith

Series Photographer

Nathan Wong

Meeting Director

Peter Nelson

Clerk of the Course

Colin Smith

Deputy Clerk of Course

Matt Balcombe

Secretary of the Meeting

Geoff Bull

Deputy Secretary

Peter Nelson

Assistant Secretary

Michelle Goodall

Assistant Clerk of Course

Mark Scorah

Starter

Adrian Bond

Assistant Starter

Roger Sinclair

Safety Car

Warren Reid Mick Parker

Chief Communications

Brian Williams

Chief Timekeeper

Melissa Hatton

Chief Scrutineer

Boof Dollisson

Chief Pit Lane

Andy Groube

Chief Fire Marshal

Phil Craig

Judge of Start and Finish Colin Smith

Adrian Bond

Roger Sinclair

Melissa Hatton

Rhys Carleton- Carlos

Course Marshal

Skip Taylor

Chief Logistics

Andy Dobbyn

Chief Communicator

Brian Williams

Chief Marshal

Gary McLean

Chief Marshalling Area

Barry Parker

Chief Flag Marshal

Arthur Cooksley

Series Steward

Brad Tubb

Stewards of the Meeting

Col Hardinge Alan Patterson

The thanks of motor sport go to the following groups for their assistance: PI Operations P/L Victorian Fire & Rescue Squad Victorian Flag Marshalling Team Competitors and Competitor groups Team Medical Australia Waverly Towing, Magic Towing and Bunyip Crane Trucks Phillip Island Auto Racing Club GENERAL NOTICES Dogs and other pets are not permitted on the race circuit property at any time.

The consumption of alcohol is prohibited in the paddock area until after the last practice session or race has finished on any day.

PLEASE USE THE RUBBISH BINS PROVIDED

DEAR Enthusiasts Welcome to Round 6 of the Shannons Nationals presented by Penrite.

This event is promoted and organised by PIARC; we wish you a warm welcome to the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Australia’s most picturesque racing circuit. As always the circuit is beautifully presented by owners, the Linfox Group, via the Phillip Island Operations P/L management and staff.

This series showcases many national categories on this historically significant world class race circuit which this year celebrates its 64th CAMS OH&S Manager anniversary.

Andrew Fisher We also celebrate 27 rounds of the Nationals Judge of Pit Lane Speed

D. Reid Andy Groube

Chief Paddock Marshal

Danny Jonas

Chief Grid Marshal Rhys Carleton- Carlos

since its inception in 2006, keeping you entertained with varied programs and great racing.

Later this year PIARC and the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit celebrate 50 years since the inaugural race meeting on 15 December 1956. Keep your eye out for some special celebratory activities to mark this auspicious occasion.

This meeting is the other end of the spectrum from May’s traditionally longer endurance focused races; this round is packed with numerous short and sharp sprint races, featuring eight different categories from exciting Porsche GT3s to pocket rocket Superkarts and a host of Touring Car and Sports Car categories inbetween to keep non-stop racing before your eyes.

GT enthusiasts receive their second fix at the Island this year with the new Australian GT Trophy Series, with two 50-minute mini endurance races for these exotic older models.

All of the marshals here today are volunteers who are trained for their various roles, and the majority of them are our own PIARC members.

The remainder come from other dedicated groups who lend their specialities to what we are doing. These extend to services such as Medical, Fire, Flags, Timing and Scrutiny. We work in close cooperation with the Confederation of Australian Motorsport (CAMS) and, with their support and involvement, we have a licensing and training program for marshals at all the circuits in Australia. This provides for a consistently high level of skills and application of rules and procedures at CAMS events; a standard that is widely recognised around the world.

If you are interested in more involvement as either an enthusiast, spectator or maybe an official or driver, have a look at our PIARC website at www.piarc.com.au Through PIARC you can also gain access to motor sport including other events here at Phillip Island such as Supercars races, international motorcycle races, various national, state and club based series as well as the Australian Grand Prix.

To finish off 2016 on a high note at Phillip Island, we have the traditional Island Magic Race Meeting on November 26-27, which will have all its usual iconic events plus as an added bonus a world record 150 Improved Production Cars competing for the 2016 Improved Production Nationals Crown.

Geoff Bull

Come and join the team who can get you closer to the action!

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This Meeting is conducted under the International Sporting Code of the FIA, the National Competition Rules of CAMS Ltd. the Race Meeting Standing Regulations of CAMS, Phillip Island Standing Regulations 03/2012, and Supplementary Regulations issued for this meeting.

Geoff Rowley

Chief Medical Officer

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Show 2 – Sunday 2 October

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- Australian Formula 3 Premier Series

- Australian Touring Car Masters Series

- Kerrick Sports Sedans Series

- Australian GT Trophy Series

- Australian Sports Racer Series

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