Three-time World Superbike champion Troy Bayliss and British all-rounder Ben Collins have both spent time behind the wheel of one of Jack Daniel's Racing's Holden Commodore at Winton Motor Raceway in preparation for this season's endurance events.
TeamVodafone's Winton race-winning car #888, which was required to undergo an intensive, six-hour full scrutineering inspection by V8 Supercars Australia personnel, has been officially released after passing every aspect of the process.
Jamie Whincup has seen his advantage in the V8 Supercar Championship standings dented after an uncharacteristic pit-stop error left him down in 13th place, well behind winner Craig Lowndes.
1. Craig Lowndes 888/Vodafone Ford 66 laps 2. Mark Winterbottom FPR Ford 66 laps 3. Garth Tander Toll/HRT Holden 66 laps 4. Paul Dumbrell Autobarn/HSV Holden 66 laps
Glenfords Racing driver Fabian Coulthard has dismissed talk of a test track advantage for Victorian-based teams, as the V8 Supercar Champions heads south for the eighth round of the 2008 V8 Supercar Championship at Winton Raceway.