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Z N N I H G U O R H T S K GIZ ITBENROUEGHATO KEEP HAMILTON ON THE V8 SCHEDULE? BUT IS
PLUS, THE INSIDE RUNNING ON ...
KIMI AND HIS KEN BLOCK AT CALDER SPRINT CUP DEBUT!
WHY IS DUAL V8 SUPERCAR CHAMPION JAMIE WHINCUP
SO FAST?
That’s the question we ask the experts in the May edition of Motorsport News, and the results offer a fascinating insight into how the championship leader works. With V8 Supercars’ Car of the Future looming large, we take an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the radical new component which will drive it. We talk to Pirelli about their return to Formula 1 as a tyre supplier, and the key players in the Australian Rally Championship about the sport’s future. Plus, catch up with Formula 5000 legend Warwick Brown, Fujitsu Series rookies Chaz Mostert and Ash Walsh, Formula Ford’s newest winner Tom Williamson and Top Fuel Drag Racer Steve Read. And much more!
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Issue No. 201 | Apr 19-27 2011
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A winner, but no more live TV Mixed fortunes for NZ V8 fans 6 Raikking it in Kimi heads to Sprint Cup 12 It was alright, I guess Webber downplays drive 17 Enjoy Rally Straya in 2011 ... ... Oz not on 2012 WRC card
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race 30 V8 Supercars 40 Formula 1 44 Australian Rally C’Ship 48 IndyCar 52 NASCAR 56 World Superbikes
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