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Clipsal 500

Race results

Adelaide, South Australia

11-14 March 2010

  • Qual 6th
  • Shootout 3rd
  • Race 1 21st
  • Qual 2 3rd
  • Race 2 3rd
Championship 2nd

Without a doubt the most exciting event on the V8 Supercar Calendar, most of the 3.2km layout is a shortened version of the former Australian Formula One Grand Prix street circuit. Renowned as one of the best street circuits in the world after its 11 year tenure as the home of the Grand Prix, the fast layout leaves absolutely no room for errors. This circuit's concrete barriers have on many an occasion provided a stark reminder to V8 Supercar drivers of just how hard it can bite if mistakes are made. Often the scene of titanic V8 Supercar battles, this circuit and record public attendances makes it the jewel in the crown of V8 Supercar racing in Australia and one of the biggest domestic sporting events in the country.

Pre-race report

7 March 2010

Off to Clipsal this week, one of my favorite events and the only one that takes 12 months to forget how painful Saturday night is on us drivers. We are hoping a couple of new bits will arrive on Tuesday and be bolted on to the car just in time before the car rolls in to the truck. I'm really looking forward to racing in front of Aussie fans for the first time this year, along with getting back in my car and seeing what improvements we have made. I'm confident the car will be the best i have ever driven over 78 laps around the Adelaide street circuit.

Post-race report

14 March 2010

After having a terrible result on Saturday we turned it around for Sunday, getting my first and FPR's first podium at Clipsal, in 3rd place. We had a strong car this weekend, one that didn't show its full potential. After qualifying 3rd and being hit from behind on Saturday and going down 3 laps while repairing the damage, we managed to finish 21st and took the opportunity to learn a lot about the car. We started from 3rd once again on Sunday, experience some problems with the car stalling twice in the first pit stop, the car was fast and we worked our way back up to the front, i skimmed the wall at turn 8 which damaged the fuel pressure, so i struggled with speed after that, holding on to third. The guys gave me the car to win, but a few mistakes let us down. We will keep getting results for now and i'm sure our day will come.

Track summary

Race map of Adelaide
  • Track Length 3.22km
  • Best Position 2nd (2012)

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