Sunday 24 July
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12:00mid – POLE BABY! JDub takes home today’s pole position with SVG in P4 ahead of this afternoon’s 200km race.
9:30am – It’s all happening on the grid!
8:30am – Don’t forget to head out to the grid for the True Colour Track Walk!
7:03am – Early morning pit stop practice on a Sunday never looked so good.
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Saturday 23 July
8:33pm – We are still at the track putting the finishing touches on the bulls ahead of tomorrow. We are also mildly celebrating. #workandplay
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1:48pm – It was a quick qualifying session but we laid some good pace, JW in P3 and SVG P5, front sector of the grid!
12:31pm – A fast-paced final practice session saw JW take P1 with SVG in P10. Glad out mate Scott Pye is out of his car safe and sound after a crazy finish to the session.
10:23am – JW FAST FACT – JW has an active streak of 95 consecutive VASC race finishes, an all-time championship record. Last DNF – Gold Coast 2013.
9:30am – It’s bring your family to work day here in the RBRA garage as we welcome crew members families and the extended Triple Eight family into the garage. A great bonus about a home round is that we get to finally share this crazy world of motorsport with our loved ones Also, all those brains that stay back in the office of a race weekend get to come out for some high octane fun!
8:23am – It is going to be a hot one today as winter temps get to an all time high. Sure beats the freezing cold QR we are used to (I am sure the drivers disagree!).
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Friday 22 July
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3:20pm – A solid practice session to start off the weekend. It’s always key to get the car balance sorted and get a feel for the tyre. SVG in P6, JW P18, still one for session to go for the day.
12:34pm – Can we get on the track yet?
11:43am – Just in case you thought they may have been kidnapped, both PD and AP are busy globetrotting around the world currently – so they will miss todays practice session.
10:11am – TRACK TIPS WITH JAMIE – “There’s only six corners, but there’s a couple that are much more crucial than the others. Getting turn two right is really important to be able to get down the back straight; I think it’s the most important corner on the track.”
9:08am – FUN FACT – Triple Eight has won eight of the last 14 QLD Raceway races.
8:00am – We have arrived to a foggy QR this morning, but we know temps will start rising soon for a hot day on track.
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Thursday 21 July
2:30pm – Our T8M8 Members Area is back! If you’re a member and at the track this weekend, you must come check it out, it’s the place to be!
11:10am – We’re at the community day meeting the locals, come say hi if you’re around!
9:00am – Let’s take a squizz at the leaderboard…
Championship standings
1st – Jamie Whincup, 1545 points
2nd – Shane van Gisbergen, 1492 points
3rd – Mark Winterbottom, 1470 points
4th – Craig Lowndes, 1392 points
5th – Scott McLaughlin, 1374 points
8:06am – FAST FACT – With the two race wins in Townsville, Triple Eight has now won 99 of its 150 race wins for Holden – the next will be the 100th win for Holden since the team changed manufacture back in 2010.
7:10am – We hit the track today to set up the garage and get everything in place for tomorrow’s practice sessions.
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Wednesday 20 July
10:12am – JW ON QR – “It’s a simple track and one we’re all very familiar with, but because of that simplicity, it makes it a highly technical track with so few corners where you can make a difference.”
9:02am – Don’t miss your chance to meet the drivers over the race weekend.
Date: Wednesday 20th July
Time: 5:00 – 6:00pm
Location: Autobarn Ipswich
Date: Thursday 21st July
Time: 11:00 – 12:00pm
Location: Coats Hire Ipswich
Note: Shane Van Gisbergen only
Date: Thursday 21st July
Time: 5:00 – 6.00pm
Location: Wallace Bishop Ipswich
Date: Friday 22nd July
Time: 1:05 – 1.25pm
Location: RBRA merchandise shop, on track
Note: Signing card required*
Date: Saturday 23rd July
Time: 8.45 – 9.15am
Location: Back of team garage, on track
Date: Saturday 23rd July
Time: 10.30 – 10.50am
Location: RBRA merchandise shop, on track
Note: Signing card required*
Date: Sunday 24th July
Time: 9.25-9.55am
Location: True Colour Track Walk, starting grid
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Tuesday 19 July
4:58pm – SVG gives us a colourful interpretation of the QR track.
4:01pm – SVG ON QR – “QR is an interesting track, essentially set out like a giant paperclip! But, don’t let it’s simple design fool you, you’ve really got to get the corners right as they are great passing opportunities.”
3:36pm – Let’s kick this LIVE Diary off with a fast fact!