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Issue No. 160 June 22-28 2010
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Issue No. 160 | June 22 - 28 2010
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So Close. So, So Close But so far away for Ambrose 7 Dumbrell to make a call PD considers career options 8 Looking slick, kids ... Tyre options for FFord 14 Chaz Monstert FForder chasing energy $$$ 18 Tatnell: I Can Win! Champ back for WSS
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comment 24 Branagan: Tyre Talk Slade: Life at the front
race 26 V8 Supercars 36 Formula Ford 38 V8 Utes 40 Touring Car Masters 42 IndyCar 44 NASCAR
trade 54 Classifieds