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Rum deal for Reynolds as Bundaberg doubles up.
Fabien Coulthard and Andrew Thompson replace David Reynolds in expanded Bundaberg/Walkinshaw line-up.
All-star enduro teams ruled out from 2010.
Teams will not be able to pair their big name drivers in next season's two V8 Supercar endurance races, under a new ruling issued by series organisers.
Tasman Motorsport prepares to shut shop
After six seasons, 81 rounds and 185 races as a V8 Supercar team Tasman Motorsport is about to close its doors for good.
Winslow impresses on V8 debut
British racer James Winslow impresses as he competes in the Fujitsu Series V8 season finale
Tasman quits.
Series stalwart Tasman Racing has revealed that this year will be its last in V8 Supercars after believing it would not be able to run at the front in current competitive environment.
Touring Car Legends added to SuperGP
Legends of touring car racing added to the Surfers Paradise line-up following demise of A1GP race
V8 Supercars appoint new Racing Director.
V8 Supercars Australia has appointed long-time technical expert Adam Perry to the newly established role of Racing Director to take charge of all technical and sporting components of the sport moving forward.
Safer Esses gain approval ahead of Bathurst.
Drivers from both sides of the V8 Supercar fence have praised the latest safety improvements at Bathurst's Mount Panorama circuit on the eve of this weekend's Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000.
Wilson becomes McGrath to raise cancer awareness.
The Wilson Security Racing team will undergo a makeover ahead of the 2010 campaign, transforming into Team McGrath, with backing from Australian feminine hygiene brand Pureste.
Early start, races moved for 2010 calendar.
The V8 Supercar Championship Series is headed for a record early start and a nine-week mid-season break in 2010, following the release of the official schedule at Phillip Island this weekend.
L&H extends deal.
Lawrence & Hanson will remain naming rights sponsor for the L&H 500 for a further two years, after signing an extension with V8 Supercars Australia.
Richards and McConville to team up for enduros
The final driver pairings for Team BOC and WOW Racing for the upcoming L&H 500 at Phillip Island and the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 have been announced.
TeamVodafone wrap up enduro test
TeamVodafone endurance specialists Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup have wrapped up an intensive on-track testing programme in preparation for next week's L&H 500 at Phillip Island and are quietly confident of continuing their run of successful results.
Supercheap extends Paul Morris Motorsports deal.
Australia's leading automotive chain, Supercheap Auto has extended its naming rights sponsorship of Holden V8 Supercar team Paul Morris Motorsports under the Supercheap Auto Racing banner for a further two years.
Provisional date set for Clipsal 500
The 2010 Clipsal 500 V8 Supercar event is likely to be held on Adelaide's street circuit from March 11-14, it was announced today.
Marshall confirms IntaRacing split.
Despite the high hopes of pre-season, the Team IntaRacing programme suffered another bodyblow this week, when driver Marcus Marshall issued a statement confirming that he was no longer a part of the set-up.
New sponsor for Perkins.
Dodo Racing Team driver Jack Perkins will welcome two exciting editions to the efforts of the #11 Holden Commodore at Queensland Raceway this weekend, with a new backer and engineer on board.
Bayliss, Collins test Jack Daniel's Holden.
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.
Sprint Gas confirms expected Skaife enduro return.
As anticipated after he tested with the team earlier this year, five-time Bathurst winner Mark Skaife is to return for this year's V8 Supercar endurance races with Sprint Gas Racing.
Vodafone in Holden switch
Team Vodafone is to make the switch from Ford to Holden for the 2010 V8 Supercar Championship season.
Townsville 400 hailed a 'massive success'
The praise of the inaugural Dunlop Townsville 400 came thick and fast all week and it was no different at the end of the final day on Sunday.
McNally expecting steep learning curve.
V8 Supercars newcomer Mark McNally is well aware of just how tough his series debut will be at the Dunlop Townsville 400 this weekend as he attempts to make up for the experience he concedes to his rivals on the latest addition to the schedule.
Reynolds to race L-39.
It may have been attempted with a wide range of machinery, from F1 to touring cars, but this weekend will see the first ever showdown between a V8 Supercar and a fighter jet, as Bundaberg Red Racing driver David Reynolds pits his VE Commodore against an L-39 at the Wide Bay Australia Internationa
IntaRacing hits new hitch.
Team IntaRacing has parted company with a potential buyer on the eve of a transaction that could have prolonged the existence of the first year team.