PLUS Ford unveils its first FG
Issue No. 058 10 – 16 June 2008
FORD DEALER TEAM blue Oval plans to match holden’s factory formation
WalkinshaW/ V8SA Settle out of court
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Issue No. 058 | 10 - 16 Jun 2008
news 4 Dealer Team
8 Walkinshaw/V8s 10 CAMS on the fence 12 Punching doors 16 F3 gets better ...
Courtney to head south Won’t see you in court! Governing questions New skins for TDR And Bettridge
chat 20 5 minutes with ... Shane van Gisbergen The big questions opinion 22 Branagan race 24 Whinners are Grinners Whincup leads Ford charge 30 Owen wins, again 34 Bairdo’s back 38 Willowbank 42 NASCAR 46 IndyCar
Class of the field Craig takes Sandown Record time! Kasey three from four Dixon does it in Texas
trade 52 Trade and Industry / Raceshop / Classifieds
welcome Dear A Davo, Thanks for recording your own eNews video. Top work! Good luck at Le Mans this weekend. Love, eNews.