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    <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 04:21:39 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rick Kelly and his Nissan take top 10 clean-sweep in Austin]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Rick Kelly has vaulted himself into 12th place in this year's V8 Supercars Championship after his best event of the 2013 season.

At the stunning Circuit of the Americas facility in Austin, Texas, Kelly took his Nissan Altima to two more top 10 results today (ninth and eighth), adding to his sixth and eighth yesterday.
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/rick-kelly-and-his-nissan-take-top-10-clean-sweep-in-austin/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 18:53:52 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[IRWIN Racing's Holdsworth leaves "HOT" Texas disappointed]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[IRWIN Racing's Lee Holdsworth has left the inaugural Austin 400 in Texas hot and tired after completing all four races over two days.
Lee Holdsworth, Erebus MotorsportPhoto by: C ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/irwin-racing-s-holdsworth-leaves-hot-texas-disappointed/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 18:36:27 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Texas a roaring success: Whincup]]></title>
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The Austin 400 in Texas has received a unanimous vote of approval from more than 5000 Australian fans, an even bigger contingent of locals and V8 Supercar drivers.


The event hosted 68,891 people across the three days that was mostly dominated by Red Bull Racing Australia's Jamie Whincup. He won one of the two races today to couple with two victories on Saturday in his VF Holden ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/texas-a-roaring-success-whincup/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 02:41:26 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Whincup beats teammate Lowndes in first two V8 Supercars' races on Circuit of The Americas]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/whincup-beats-teammate-lowndes-in-first-two-v8-supercars-races-on-circuit-of-the-americas/</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[The sheer master class delivered by Jamie Whincup and Craig Lowndes in V8 Supercars' US debut has left 26 other drivers scratching their heads on how to beat the most successful team in the sport.

Whincup and Lowndes 'towelled' the rest of the field in the first two races of the Austin 400 in Texas and while the racing was strong and a good spectacle, it was a domination reminiscent ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/whincup-beats-teammate-lowndes-in-first-two-v8-supercars-races-on-circuit-of-the-americas/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 00:50:12 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Texas a success already: Lowndes and Tander]]></title>
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V8 Supercar greats Craig Lowndes and Garth Tander have given a massive thumbs up to the sports debut in the US after the first day on track at the Circuit of the Americas.

The ground-breaking event has received saturation media coverage in the US and the awareness levels are high ahead of the weekend's racing. The Austin locals have embraced the sport and the thousands of ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/texas-a-success-already-lowndes-and-tander/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 01:53:33 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[V8 Supercars arrive in Texas  ]]></title>
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 More than 220,000 lbs of racecars and equipment valued in excess of $100 million has arrived from Australia in Texas in preparation for this weekend's inaugural Austin 400 at Circuit of The Americas.

The race cars and equipment arrived at the state-of-the-art circuit yesterday - also the home for the US Formula 1 Grand Prix.

This weekend's race will be the first US event for the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/v8-supercars-arrive-in-texas/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 06:59:40 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nissan Altima a familiar sight for American race fans as V8s make Stateside debut]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/nissan-altima-a-familiar-sight-for-american-race-fans-as-v8s-make-stateside-debut/</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Nissan Motorsport will find itself as the 'home team' at the inaugural Austin 400 at the spectacular Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas this weekend.

While the V8 Supercars Championship will be staging its first event on United States soil, the team's four Nissan Altima V8 Supercars will be a familiar sight to American race fans.
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/nissan-altima-a-familiar-sight-for-american-race-fans-as-v8s-make-stateside-debut/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 20:44:27 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Aussies arrive in Austin for V8 Supercars USA debut]]></title>
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Former Longhorn running backs Cedric Benson and Ricky Williams are renowned for their pace and agility in their college and NFL careers but the University of Texas standouts got to experience another form of pace and agility at the Circuit of The Americas on the weekend.

Benson and Williams were joined former Australian international Rugby League and Rugby Union representative ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/aussies-arrive-in-austin-for-v8-supercars-usa-debut/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 01:29:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[IRWIN Racing make gains in Perth]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[IRWIN Racing's Lee Holdsworth has completed the Chill Perth 360 with a solid 14th place finish in the final race of three over the course of the weekend.

The improved engine package in the Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 V8 Supercar from Erebus Motorsport paid dividends in qualifying with 15th and 13th respectively for the Sunday races.
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/irwin-racing-make-gains-in-perth/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 19:20:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Moffat bags two more top 10s at Barbagallo Raceway]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Norton 360 Racing's James Moffat has produced another two top 10 finishes at Barbagallo Raceway today, giving him a perfect score of top 10 results at the West Australian circuit this weekend.

Moffat, driver of the #360 factory Nissan Altima, finished 10th and eighth in the two 100km races today, adding to his 10th place in yesterday's 60/60 Super Sprint race.
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/moffat-bags-two-more-top-10s-at-barbagallo-raceway/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 19:04:42 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Two podiums for BOC's Brigtht in Perth]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Making the 'ugliest start ever' and suffering qualifying dramas could not keep Jason Bright down at Barbagallo Raceway today, with the Team BOC driver finishing P2 and P3.
Jason Bright of Brad Jones Rac ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/two-podiums-for-boc-s-brigtht-in-perth/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 18:52:37 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Whincup feels back in control as shades of his dominance returned Perth]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/whincup-feels-back-in-control-as-shades-of-his-dominance-returned-perth/</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Jamie Whincup feels back in control as shades of his dominance returned at the Chill Perth 360. The three-time V8 Supercar Champion won both races of the day, reinforced his Championship lead and got bragging rights over the rest of the field.

He won the first race of the day in his Red Bull Racing Australia Commodore from Team BOC's Jason Bright and Pepsi Max Crew's Mark ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/whincup-feels-back-in-control-as-shades-of-his-dominance-returned-perth/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 14:03:20 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Moffat keeps top 10 result rolling for Nissan]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/moffat-keeps-top-10-result-rolling-for-nissan/</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Nissan Motorsport has collected another top 10 finish in the V8 Supercars Championship, with Norton 360 Racing's James Moffat finishing a fine 10th at Barbagallo Raceway today.
James Moffat, Team Norton ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/moffat-keeps-top-10-result-rolling-for-nissan/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 16:25:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bright is fourth on Saturday race at Barbagallo Raceway ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Leaving Round One 26th in the points made it hard to imagine Team BOC's Jason Bright running fourth by Round Four, but that is the case after today's racing at Barbagallo.
Jason Bright of Brad Jones Rac ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/bright-is-fourth-on-saturday-race-at-barbagallo-raceway/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 14:56:25 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lowndes breaks Skaife record with Saturday's Super Sprint win in Perth]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mark Skaife has fully endorsed his prodigy Craig Lowndes as the rightful holder of the mantle as the best racing car driver Australia has ever produced.

Lowndes passed Skaife on the all-time winners list at the Chill Perth 360 today with victory ahead of team-mate Jamie Whincup to score 91 career victories. Pepsi Max Crew FPRs Mark Winterbottom was third in an enthralling Super Sprint ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/lowndes-breaks-skaife-record-with-saturday-s-super-sprint-win-in-perth/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 12:37:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Davison tops practice at Perth]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[V8 Supercar Championship leader Will Davison expects the unpredictable nature of the current Championship to continue all season, not knowing if wins or consistency - or both - are the key.

Davison started the Chill Perth 360 in Western Australia today in the best possible fashion by topping practice but said there were no guarantees in the most open Championship in history.

The ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/davison-tops-practice-at-perth/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 10:56:06 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[IRWIN's Holdsworth heads to Perth with engine upgrade - Video]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ IRWIN Racing's Lee Holdsworth will have an engine upgrade for this weekend's Chill Perth 360 at Barbagallo Raceway in Western Australia.

Holdsworth's Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 V8 Supercar from Erebus Motorsport, will feature a new induction system with a move from the two throttle butterflies to eight. Another change is the move away from an electronic 'fly-by-wire' to cable controlled ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/irwin-s-holdsworth-heads-to-perth-with-engine-upgrade-video/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 20:24:22 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nissan Motorsport quartet focus on tyre life in Perth]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Nissan Motorsport will be looking to maximising the tyre life on their Nissan Altimas in the V8 Supercars event at Barbagallo Raceway in Perth this weekend.

The tough and tight 2.42km West Australian circuit is notorious for severe tyre wear, with team driver Todd Kelly suggesting that &quot;tyre degradation&quot; is likely to be the most used words in the V8 pitlane over the course ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/nissan-motorsport-quartet-focus-on-tyre-life-in-perth/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:25:37 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fast facts for this weekend's Chill Perth 360]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Never before in Australian Touring Car Championship/V8 Supercars Championship history has there been that sort of variety in the race winner's list from the first nine races.


T he two multiple race winners - Fabian Coulthard and Jason Bright - are both from the same Brad Jones Racing squad, while Coulthard and Fujitsu Racing GRM's Scott McLaughlin have both won their first ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/fast-facts-for-this-weekend-s-chill-perth-360/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:54:05 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nissan Motorsport completes its 2013 endurance driver squad]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Nissan Motorsport has finalised its endurance driver line-up for the 2013 V8 Supercars Championship, confirming the signing of young guns Taz Douglas and Daniel Gaunt to the Norton 360 Racing Nissan Altimas.
 
Douglas will partner James Moffat in the #360 Norton Nissan, while New Zealander Gaunt will drive alongside Caruso in the #36 entry.
 
Douglas and Gaunt will compete with Moffat ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/nissan-motorsport-completes-its-2013-endurance-driver-squad/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:33:36 +0000</pubDate>
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