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PCR confirms new, retained sponsors.
Paul Cruickshank Racing has revealed its sponsorship line-up for 2007, featuring a blend of loyal and new backers as it heads into its second season at the top level of V8 Supercar competition.
Ingall returns to his roots.
Only a day before he starts his quest to reclaim the V8 Supercar title, Russell Ingall has returned to the scene of his first ever motor race at Pines Kart Raceway.
Supercars join green revolution.
Whilst not yet switching entirely to ethanol, or announcing some new energy-saving technology, the Australian V8 Supercar series has revealed that it will do its bit to help preserve the planet by setting up the first known 'carbon off-set' scheme in motorsport.
DeWalt joins FPR.
Ford Performance Racing has added DeWalt Power Tools as an associate sponsor for the forthcoming Australian V8 Supercars season, adding another intriguing head-to-head to the series.
Morris happy as `Hercules` hits track.
Paul Morris Motorsport made an encouraging on-track debut with its new Sirromet Wines-backed Holden VE Commodore as preparation for the 2007 season opener in Adelaide got underway at Queensland Raceway.
SBR ready to fight back in 2007.
Stone Brothers Racing was in fighting mood as it took the wraps off its 2007 V8 Supercar campaign, determined to reclaim the upper hand it enjoyed during a hat-trick of titles in 2003, '04 and '05.
BOC unveils 2007 livery.
The unveiling of Team BOC's new official website allowed race fans a first glimpse of the squad's reworked 2007 livery, which will adorn the Ford Falcon BFs of family line-up Brad and Andrew Jones.
Castrol returns with FPR, Richards.
Castrol has joined forces with leading V8 Supercar team Ford Performance Racing after agreeing a multi-year title sponsorship deal to back Steven Richards' #6 Ford Falcon.
HRT tabs Seton for Bathurst, Sandown.
In addition to unveiling its new-look 2007 livery, the Holden Racing Team also revealed that two-time V8 Supercar champion Glenn Seton would be joining its line-up for the year's two endurance rounds at Sandown and Bathurst.
Sirromet distinguishes itself from the pack.
By Matthew Agius In a year that is likely to feature similar looking liveries in the V8 Supercar Championship, Team Sirromet Wines has unveiled a predominantly white warpaint for its 2007 series campaign.
Britek reveals bold new look.
Britek Motorsport launched its 2007 V8 Supercar campaign by unveiling a fresh dynamic look when it took the covers off the cars to be piloted by team owner Jason Bright and Alan Gurr.
Bowe to see out career at PCR.
As revealed on Crash.net in January, John Bowe will see out his V8 Supercar career at Paul Cruickshank Racing, but has confirmed that the 2007 campaign will be his last.
Youlden to spearhead HPM Development squad.
Electrical icon HPM will back Automotion Motorsport's Fujitsu V8 Supercar Development Series team, guaranteeing the inclusion of arguably the best V8 Supercar driver without a regular drive in 2006, Luke Youlden.
CAT increases Britek involvement.
Despite having ended its relationship with FPR at the end of the 2006 campaign, Caterpillar has revealed that it will continue its strong association with the V8 Supercar Series by ramping up its sponsorship of Jason Bright's #25 Britek Motorsport entry.
Split sees Larkham out at WPS Racing.
By Matthew Agius A team restructure has seen former racer and team owner Mark Larkham depart the role of Team Manager at WPS Racing only just over a month before the start of the 2007 V8 Supercar Championship Series.
Price, Perkins graduation confirmed.
Jack Daniel's Racing has promoted both Shane Price and Jack Perkins to full-time drives in the senior V8 Supercar Championship for 2007, having been impressed with the young duo during their sporadic outings last season.
Big task ahead for Walden Motorsport.
By Matthew Agius Sydney will provide a home to a V8 Supercar team once again after it was confirmed that Walden Motorsport had taken a majority stake in the Romano Racing level two competition franchise today.
Orrcon rejoins Winterbottom through FPR.
By Matthew Agius After sponsoring his Ford BA Falcon in the 2004 and 2005 V8 Supercar Championships, Orrcon Steel has rejoined Mark Winterbottom as a major sponsor at Ford Performance Racing for the 2007 series.
Courtney named Rookie of the Year.
James Courtney has been named the Mike Kable Rookie of the Year at the V8 Supercar Gala Dinner at the end of an exciting season of racing in the V8 Supercar Championship.
Ford dismayed by bad sportsmanship.
Ford have pronounced themselves unhappy with the sportsmanship shown over the Grand Finale weekend of the V8 Supercar Championship at Phillip Island, claiming they and Craig Lowndes had their title taken away from them unfairly.
John 'Bowes` out from BOC with bottom ten finish.
By Matthew Agius John Bowe has ended his career at Team BOC today after five years at the team with a poor finish on the final day of racing at Phillip Island.
Kelly takes out Lowndes...and the 2006 championship.
By Matthew Agius Rick Kelly has won the 2006 V8 Supercar Championship Series at the Caterpillar Grand Finale today, after a chaotic end to the final championship round at the Phillip Island Motorcycle Grand Prix Circuit.