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    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2013 10:23:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Erebus Motorsport launches the Mercedes E63 AMG V8 Supercar]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The much anticipated event saw over 280 people pack the arena to witness history in the making.

Team Owner, Betty Klimenko said that unveiling the first AMG Customer Sports race cars to be built outside Germany was incredible.
&quot;It’s not often in life you get to touch your dream,” said Klimenko.
&quot;Having tonight’s launch in the same week as winning the Bathurst 12 hour, is ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/erebus-motorsport-launches-the-mercedes-e63-amg-v8-supercar/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:35:07 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Solid 2012 finale for Jack Daniel's Racing in Sydney]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Today’s second 74-lap 250km leg of the Telstra Sydney 500 started as a mirror image of yesterday’s race with Shane van Gisbergen an early retirement, triggering a safety car on lap two.

The safety car pulled in on lap four but was back out again on lap seven after Greg Murphy was punted into the wall ending his race.
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/solid-2012-finale-for-jack-daniel-s-racing-in-sydney/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Dec 2012 17:02:20 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fuel economy took Bright's fight at Homebush]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Pitting early in today's 74-lap race at Sydney Olympic Park Street Circuit meant Team BOC's Jason Bright made it home on fumes for a top ten finish.
Jason Bright, Team BOCPhoto by: John Maricic ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/fuel-economy-took-bright-s-fight-at-homebush/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Dec 2012 16:47:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Strong finish deflated for Lockwood Racing in Sydney]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Sitting comfortably in the top ten has been Fabian Coulthard's spot all year but today's race, along with his Championship position, took a hit at the last hurdle.
Fabian Coulthard, Lockwood Racing ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/strong-finish-deflated-for-lockwood-racing-in-sydney/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Dec 2012 16:33:56 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[TeamVodafone celebrates second consecutive 1-2 championship finish - video]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[TeamVodafone has wrapped up the 2012 V8 Supercar Championship Series in emphatic style, Jamie Whincup securing his fourth drivers title while teammate Craig Lowndes second place finish in today's final leg of the Sydney Telstra 500, saw him clinch the runner-up position. 
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/teamvodafone-celebrates-second-consecutive-1-2-championship-finish-video/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Dec 2012 16:01:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lee Holdsworth finishes eighth in V8 standings]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Lee Holdsworth has finished his debut season aboard the IRWIN Racing Ford with eighth place in the championship standings after today's race in Sydney.

After a mechanical issue sidelined him yesterday, Holdsworth finished today's second race of the Sydney Telstra 500 in 12th position, just two points clear of David Reynolds.

 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/lee-holdsworth-finishes-eighth-in-v8-standings/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Dec 2012 15:47:34 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Davison dominates for final race win of 2012 in Sydney]]></title>
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Although Ford Performance Racing’s Will Davison in the Trading Post Falcon took the final race of the V8 Supercar Championship around the streets of Homebush his close friend Jamie Whincup finally celebrated winning the 2012 title, having put it on ice since securing it at Winton Raceway a fortnight ago.

Davison who has led at Sydney in the past only to fall short finally managed to ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/davison-dominates-for-final-race-win-of-2012-in-sydney/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Dec 2012 08:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lowndes gains valuable points at Homebush and moves to second in Championship]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Craig Lowndes had a great day in the office, charging from 23rd to first in today's opening leg of the Sydney Telstra 500, while Champion elect Jamie Whincup finished a solid fifth.
Craig Lowndes, Team Vodafone ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/lowndes-gains-valuable-points-at-homebush-and-moves-to-second-in-championship/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2012 15:17:28 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kelly races to brilliant sixth at Homebush]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Jack Daniel's Racing driver Rick Kelly finished a brilliant sixth in the opening 250km race of the Telstra Sydney 500 at the Homebush street circuit after dropping to 25th, while teammate Tim Blanchard finished a solid 14th.

Kelly experienced a rollercoaster of emotions today after qualifying second, only to have a mechanical failure ruin his top ten shootout run. After starting tenth ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/kelly-races-to-brilliant-sixth-at-homebush/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2012 15:10:42 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[High cabin temperature saw Bright making mistakes at the Sydney Telstra 500 ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Sixty+ degree cabin temperatures saw some crazy driving at the Sydney Telstra 500 today and Jason Bright says he was one of those making mistakes.

The Team BOC driver got off to a good start, maintaining his qualifying position of 11th on lap one despite Jamie Whincup and James Courtney dive-bombing him, five abreast, around Turn One and Shane Van Gisbergen grinding to a halt in front ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/high-cabin-temperature-saw-bright-making-mistakes-at-the-sydney-telstra-500/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2012 14:57:27 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hot and bothered at Homebush Street Circuit]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Full throttle was not an option for Lockwood Racing's Fabian Coulthard today at the Sydney Telstra 500 as a mystery problem hampered his race.

The Kiwi qualified 12th after a stranded car spoiled his hot lap and, with 74 laps in 60 degree+ cockpit temperatures, paced himself in the opening laps.
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/hot-and-bothered-at-homebush-street-circuit/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2012 14:33:52 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Very short afternoon in Sydney for IRWIN Racing]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[IRWIN Racing's Lee Holdsworth has had his afternoon at the opening race of the Sydney Telstra 500 end before the race officially began.

When the green flag was waved for the formation lap, Holdsworth was left on his 17th grid position with a driveline failure.
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/very-short-afternoon-in-sydney-for-irwin-racing-429847/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2012 14:26:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lowndes wins entertaining first race in Sydney 500]]></title>
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The penultimate race of the V8 Supercars Australia season was described as entertaining; with TeamVodafone driver Craig Lowndes piloting his #888 Holden to second place in the championship which has been the focus of the team since Jamie Whincup claimed his 4th title already.  
 
In doing so Lowndes grabbed his 89th career victory and is one behind all time great and once former team ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/lowndes-wins-entertaining-first-race-in-sydney-500/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2012 08:37:01 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Young gun Tim Slade grabs his first pole at Sydney]]></title>
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Luck 7 Racing pilot Tim Slade grabbed his 1st V8 Supercar pole award after clocking a 1.29.56 around the streets of Homebush during the top ten shoot out following the first round of qualifying. The Ford driver is in his 4th year Stone Brothers Racing, and was the seventh challenger on the track. 

&quot;It's awesome to have pole position on your resume but we want to bring home a ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/young-gun-tim-slade-grabs-his-first-pole-at-sydney/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2012 04:30:06 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Davison sets fastest lap in Homebush qualifying for top 10 shootout]]></title>
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Following yesterday’s heat wave at the Sydney 500 at Homebush yesterday, the V8 Supercars hit the wet track this morning after some early morning showers.  The 20 minute qualifying session saw 15 drivers swap the lead.  Rick Kelly in the Jack Daniels Holden was the first with 1.43.81 before Will Davison in the Trading Post Ford finished with 1.29.53 after the track dried ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/davison-sets-fastest-lap-in-homebush-qualifying-for-top-10-shootout/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2012 01:33:27 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Whincup grabs “artificial provisional pole” for Sydney Telstra 500]]></title>
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Although temperatures reached the mid 30’s Celsius s on the streets of Homebush, it was a hell of a lot hotter inside the V8 Supercars circulating around the concrete jungle in Sydney making it tougher on the drivers who were experiencing high 40’s.  

That didn’t stop champion elect Jamie Whincup in the Vodafone Holden topping the time sheets after today’s practice sessions ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/whincup-grabs-artificial-provisional-pole-for-sydney-telstra-500/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 06:56:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kelly Racing pays tribute to Holden at season finale in Sydney]]></title>
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Ahead of this weekend’s Sydney Telstra 500, Todd and Rick Kelly have unveiled their plans to thank and pay tribute to both Holden and the loyal Holden fans that have supported them throughout their careers to date.

The Sydney Telstra 500 will mark the last round as a Holden Team prior to Kelly Racing’s move to Nissan in 2013.

As a tribute to the fantastic support that Holden have ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/kelly-racing-pays-tribute-to-holden-at-season-finale-in-sydney/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 04:15:13 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sydney closes out 2012 season marking the end of Red versus Blue]]></title>
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This weekend sees the end of an era in V8 Supercars as we know it.  With the title wrapped up by Team Vodafone’s Jamie Whincup during the previous round at Winton, the focus is on the final Holden versus Ford battle that has raged for almost 20 years.  

On November 30 to December 2, the final showdown will be held at the on the Homebush street circuit in Sydney.

 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/sydney-closes-out-2012-season-marking-the-end-of-red-versus-blue/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:16:01 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Special livery to mark in Sydney the end of a great era in motorsport: TeamVodafone]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[It’s never easy to say good-bye, and this is certainly the case for Vodafone who will be bowing out as the primary sponsor of TeamVodafone; one of the greatest sporting teams of our time, following this weekend’s last race of the 2012 V8 Supercar Championship Series in Sydney.  

To mark the end of a fantastic era, four-time V8 Supercar Teams Champions TeamVodafone, today unveiled a ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/special-livery-to-mark-in-sydney-the-end-of-a-great-era-in-motorsport-teamvodafone/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:08:25 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lowndes hungry for championship, grabs SMP's race 1 win]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Team Vodafone driver Craig Lowndes racked up his 86th career win at the revamped Eastern Creek Raceway today, four behind all time leader Mark Skaife. Ford team mates Mark Winterbottom and Will Davison grabbed 2nd and 3rd catapulting Winterbottom into the championship lead after Jamie Whincup finished back in 23rd place after earlier taking pole position.  

It just wasn’t Whincup’s ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/lowndes-hungry-for-championship-grabs-smp-s-race-1-win/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Aug 2012 15:09:10 +0000</pubDate>
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