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Issue No. 036 8 – 14 January 2008
Contenders Unveiled Ferrari & McLaren Launch 2008 Challengers
GUESS who is joining MArcos?
Another aussie set for NASCAR SCENE
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Issue No. 036 | 8 – 14 January 2008
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chat 20 5 minutes with ... Lambden opinion 2120 Branagan 33 Punter
Kelly looks to USA Many Perkins V8s in FV8 2008 entries firmed Same paint (boo!) Simonsen everywhere Alex Davison Harden up or get out Fairy dust for all! He’s on holidays!
race 22 Willowbank Drags
Phil Read wins (again) 26 $50,000 Schatz all over ‘em 29 World Series Sprinters Tatnell continues – just
trade 32 Trade and Industry / Raceshop / Classifieds
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