“We saw drivers fainting at the wheel last year and the heat was nothing like they are predicting for this weekend. Drivers will be getting their hands on every driver aid possible to help keep themselves cool, but we could see temperatures of up 70 degrees to inside the car.”
“There is no doubt that the V8 Supercars are quite physical to drive and that fitness has to be a primary focus for a driver,” said Wilson.
“You know Adelaide is going to be tough for so many reasons, but a 40-degree day makes it a whole different ball game. You might even see guys through the practice sessions coming in and having a bit of a break.”
Team BOC – Andrew Jones (#12), Brad Jones (#14)
Team BOC will start the 2007 championship off with a new driver in Andrew Jones. In Winton testing, Andrew Jones was just over four tenths faster than the fastest lap set by Steven Richards, with uncle Brad Jones a further four tenths off the pace.
Jim Beam Racing – Steven Johnson (#17), Will Davison (#18)
The surprise packet of pre-season testing, Jim Beam Racing topped the timesheets at Willowbank against more fancied rivals TeamVodafone. Both Steven Johnson and Will Davison finished inside the top ten at last year’s Clipsal 500, and should perform well, based on their testing form, this weekend.
Supercheap Auto Racing – Paul Dumbrell (#20), Cameron McConville (#50)
Word is that Supercheap Auto Racing is in a race against the clock to have at least one VE Commodore prepared for Adelaide. If so, the team will be one of the most disadvantaged at the season opener, being one of the few Holden teams to test the new product going into the 2007 championship.
Team Kiwi Racing – Adam Macrow (#021)
Paul Radisich will not race this weekend due to continuing difficulties sustained at last year’s Bathurst 1000 crash. 2006 Fujitsu Series champion Adam Macrow will replace him in the All Black Falcon.
Britek Motorsport – Jason Bright (#25), Alan Gurr (#26)
Britek Motorsport will debut its new driving lineup this weekend when Team Owner Jason Bright and new recruit Alan Gurr take to the grid. It is highly unlikely that the pair will be up the front challenging for a round win.
