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THIS MONTH'S FEATURES Editorial Group Editor Steve Normoyle snormoyle@chevron.com.au At Large Phil Branagan
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It's mot(fhan'ging its name to SJR ibuit'deteriorating fortunes at Di(:k Johnson Racing has meant that ; for this year V8 Supercars will be without a Johnson driving since ibefore V8 Supercars existed'. Steve Johnson spoke about his(new role as tearffli ibossto:idwafdi iKrause.-;
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FINNISHING SCHOOL Vaitteri Bottas is an unusual name even by Finnish standards but it may well become as familiar as Raikkonen or Hakkinen. Phil Branagan caught up with the Finn as he prepared for his FI debut.^
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THE NEXT BRAZIER This is a sport renowned for driver dynasties but there are few that can match the Brazier family. The latest in a long line of champion speedway Braziers is teenage sprintcar star Jordyn.
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United States of Origin
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