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DJR Club17 - Forum http://www.djrclub17.com.au/ DJR Club17 is home to fans of Dick Johnson Racing en Sun, 20 May 2012 08:05:21 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.djrclub17.com.au/images/misc/rss.png DJR Club17 - Forum http://www.djrclub17.com.au/ Phillip Island 300 http://www.djrclub17.com.au/showthread.php?5542-Phillip-Island-300&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 00:02:37 GMT Practice - Part '0' - (Endurance Co-Drivers)

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Phillip Island 300 - V8 Supercars Championship - Races 10 & 11

PHILLIP ISLAND GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT



V8 SUPERCARS - Practice 0



OFFICIAL RESULT

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Pos Car  Competitor/Team                Driver                   Vehicle              Cap   CL   Laps   Fastest...Lap        Gap



1    55  The Bottle-O Racing Team       Dean Canto               Ford Falcon FG       5000         13     6 1:35.0472* 

2     5  Orrcon Steel FPR Ford          Steven Richards          Ford Falcon FG       5000         12     6 1:35.0778  0:00.0306

3   888  TeamVodafone                   Paul Dumbrell            Holden Commodore VE2 5000         11     8 1:35.0954  0:00.0482

4    15  Jack Daniel's Racing           David Russell            Holden Commodore VE2 5000         15     4 1:35.0966  0:00.0494

5     9  SP Tools Racing                Luke Youlden             Ford Falcon FG       5000         13     9 1:35.3744  0:00.3272

6     6  Trading Post FPR Ford          John McIntyre            Ford Falcon FG       5000         14     9 1:35.3946  0:00.3474

7     2  Holden Racing Team             Nick Percat              Holden Commodore VE2 5000         12     5 1:35.4593  0:00.4121

8    22  Holden Racing Team             Cameron McConville       Holden Commodore VE2 5000         10     3 1:35.5740  0:00.5268

9    14  Lockwood Racing                David Besnard            Holden Commodore VE2 5000         14    10 1:35.5814  0:00.5342

10   18  Team Norton DJR                Alex Davison             Ford Falcon FG       5000         13     7 1:35.7244  0:00.6772

11    8  Team BOC                       Andrew Jones             Holden Commodore VE2 5000         12     8 1:35.7612  0:00.7140

12   34  Fujitsu Racing GRM             Greg Ritter              Holden Commodore VE2 5000         14     2 1:35.7667  0:00.7195

13   19  Tekno Autosports               Scott McLaughlin         Holden Commodore VE2 5000         14     8 1:35.7715  0:00.7243

14    3  Tony D'Alberto Racing          Dale Wood                Ford Falcon FG       5000         12     8 1:35.8865  0:00.8393

15   30  Team iSelect                   Scott Pye                Holden Commodore VE2 5000         13     3 1:35.8984  0:00.8512

16   33  Fujitsu Racing GRM             Jack Perkins             Holden Commodore VE2 5000         13    13 1:35.9159  0:00.8687

17    7  Jack Daniel's Racing           Tim Blanchard            Holden Commodore VE2 5000         13    13 1:35.9943  0:00.9471

18    4  Irwin Racing                   Craig Baird              Ford Falcon FG       5000         12    10 1:36.2007  0:01.1535

19   51  Pepsi Max Crew                 Owen Kelly               Holden Commodore VE2 5000         14     6 1:36.3443  0:01.2971

20   91  Tekno Autosports               Jonny Reid               Holden Commodore VE2 5000         15    14 1:36.4368  0:01.3896

21   66  Supercheap Auto Racing         Christian Klien (AUT)    Holden Commodore VE2 5000         15    12 1:36.5832  0:01.5360

22   11  Fair Dinkum Sheds Racing       Daniel Gaunt             Holden Commodore VE2 5000         15     4 1:36.6128  0:01.5656

23   47  Lucky 7 Racing                 Andrew Thompson          Ford Falcon FG       5000         10     5 1:36.6664  0:01.6192

24   49  VIP Petfoods                   Paul Morris              Ford Falcon FG       5000         10     6 1:37.4869  0:02.4397

25   21  Wilson Security Racing         Chris Pither             Holden Commodore VE2 5000         14    10 1:38.0148  0:02.9676

26    1  TeamVodafone                   Paul Dumbrell            Holden Commodore VE2 5000          1   



Fastest Lap Av.Speed Is 169kph, 105% Of First 1 Is 1:39.7996

Current Practice Record Is 1:32.0713 Set On 11/02/2000 By Craig Lowndes In A Holden Commodore VT

R=under lap record by greatest margin, r=under lap record, *=fastest lap time

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Issue# 1 - Printed Fri May 18 13:27:20 2012     Timing System By NATSOFT (03)63431311 www.natsoft.com.au/results & Dorian DATA-1

                                                                                                          Timing by V8 Supercars

]]> V8 Supercars Car61 http://www.djrclub17.com.au/showthread.php?5542-Phillip-Island-300 Race Centre http://www.djrclub17.com.au/showthread.php?5541-Race-Centre&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 20:44:29 GMT I have just found myself a part time job (by necessity, not choice ) and have started working at this place in Surfers Paradise *RaceCentre*... I have just found myself a part time job (by necessity, not choice ) and have started working at this place in Surfers Paradise

RaceCentre

Which has pretty cool full motion race sims running rFactor

I can't do any freebies unfortunately, but if anyone is interested in these things, organise to come in when I am on shift and I can do a member rate (which is $50 for as long as you want basically), as against the normal $80 an hour they charge ]]> Chat Yap http://www.djrclub17.com.au/showthread.php?5541-Race-Centre Phillip Island 300 http://www.djrclub17.com.au/showthread.php?5539-Phillip-Island-300&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 23:27:49 GMT Schedule FINALLY released !! Code: --------- Day Session Format Times (Local) Fri Practice 30 mins 11:40 - 12:10... Schedule FINALLY released !!

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Day     Session      Format      Times (Local)



Fri     Practice     30 mins     11:40 - 12:10

Fri     Practice     30 mins     13:10 - 13:40

Fri     Practice     20 mins     14:20 - 14:40

Fri     Practice     20 mins     14:55 - 15:15



Sat     Practice     30 mins     10:10 - 10:40

Sat     Qualifying   20 mins     13:25 - 13:45

Sat     Race 10      32 laps     16:05 - 17:15



Sun     Practice     30 mins     10:05 - 10:35

Sun     Qualifying   20 mins     13:00 - 13:20

Sun     Race 11      45 laps     15:40 - 17:15

only a week before the teams arrive! [bgn]

(but no supp regs published yet [sh]) ]]> V8 Supercars Car61 http://www.djrclub17.com.au/showthread.php?5539-Phillip-Island-300 Steven Johnson takes on management role within DJR http://www.djrclub17.com.au/showthread.php?5538-Steven-Johnson-takes-on-management-role-within-DJR&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 22:22:54 GMT http://www.speedcafe.com/2012/05/10/steven-johnson-takes-on-management-role-within-djr/ Steven Johnson has taken on a senior management position... http://www.speedcafe.com/2012/05/10/...le-within-djr/

Steven Johnson has taken on a senior management position within the team his bares his father’s name – Dick Johnson Racing.

Johnson, now in his 13th full season as a V8 Supercars driver, has secured a permanent role on the team’s board of directors, helping with the day-to-day running of DJR, plus shaping the future of Australian motorsport’s longest-running V8 team.

Dick Johnson Racing has won seven Australian Touring Car/V8 Supercars Championships, plus three Bathurst 1000s, but at times, the price of success has come at a cost.

In recent years, DJR has endured a chequered past, with sponsorship woes crippling the team in 2005 and 2006, before the much publicised ownership bust-up between Dick Johnson and his former business partner Charlie Schwerkolt in 2010 dogging the team.

Resilience, however, is a trademark of the Johnson team, who have grown to a four-car outfit this year.

Currently 13th in the V8 Supercars Championship and the best of the four DJR Falcons, ‘Stevie J’ says that his move into a management role within his father’s famous team is a step towards securing his and DJR’s future.

“It’s something that I’ve been looking at for a while,” Johnson told Speedcafe.com.
“I’m enjoying it. It’s a natural progression from me in my life and where it’s going. I want to make sure that when I’m 67 like mum and dad, we’re in a position where we don’t have to worry and my wife and I can enjoy our life.”

While Johnson says he is committed to retaining his role as race driver in the immediate future, the dual role has its challenges. ]]> V8 Supercars Poita http://www.djrclub17.com.au/showthread.php?5538-Steven-Johnson-takes-on-management-role-within-DJR Ford Australia posts $290m loss http://www.djrclub17.com.au/showthread.php?5537-Ford-Australia-posts-290m-loss&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 06:55:31 GMT Not looking good for Ford. http://www.news.com.au/business/collision-course-ford-australia-posts-290m-loss/story-e6frfm1i-1226350983252 Not looking good for Ford.

http://www.news.com.au/business/coll...-1226350983252 ]]> Chat Poita http://www.djrclub17.com.au/showthread.php?5537-Ford-Australia-posts-290m-loss A Busy Day in the West http://www.djrclub17.com.au/showthread.php?5536-A-Busy-Day-in-the-West&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 01:42:00 GMT With two qualifying sessions and two races, it was a very busy day at the Barbagallo Raceway in WA for Jim Beam Racing. The first 15 minute... With two qualifying sessions and two races, it was a very busy day at the Barbagallo Raceway in WA for Jim Beam Racing.

The first 15 minute qualifying session, for Race 8 of the International V8 Supercars Championship, saw the grid positions set for the first race of the day. Dean Fiore led the Jim Beam Racing pack out into the warm sunshine in 11th position, and Steve Johnson in 24th. The Team opted for the Dunlop hard tyres for the start of the race.

Fiore’s Jim Beam Devil’s Cut Falcon began to struggle with grip throughout the last half of the race, causing the West Australian to drop back several spots, but he persevered and came home with a straight car in 18th. Steve Johnson made a good charge through the field and made up 5 spots from his grid position.

With less than 2 hours to prepare the cars for the last race of the day, the two Jim Beam Falcon’s returned to their garages without damage in 18th (Fiore) and19th (Johnson).

Lining up on the grid under threatening skies for the final race, the Jim Beam Devil’s Cut Falcon was the furthest forward in 16th and the Jim Beam Honey car in 24th.

The rain held off as Fiore and Johnson made the gains in the first few laps, both moving up 3 spots.

The team quickly reacted to a Taz Douglas yellow flag on lap 15 and called the Team in for new soft tyres and fuel. The strategy worked well, with Johnson exiting pit lane in 10th and Fiore in 13th.

The remainder of the race was mainly processional, with the drivers focussing on tyre preservation. Fiore was unlucky to not record his best finish of the season, being passed during the final lap by Tander.

At the end of the 50 laps around the newly renovated Barbagallo Raceway, Jim Beam Racing finished; Johnson 10th (up a fantastic 14 places) and Fiore 15th (up 2 places).

The Team will remain in WA to prepare the cars before they head straight to Victoria for the Phillip Island 300, around the world renowned Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit from 18 - 20 May. ]]> DJR News Poita http://www.djrclub17.com.au/showthread.php?5536-A-Busy-Day-in-the-West Jim Beam Racing Make it Through a Tough Barbagallo Race http://www.djrclub17.com.au/showthread.php?5534-Jim-Beam-Racing-Make-it-Through-a-Tough-Barbagallo-Race&goto=newpost Sat, 05 May 2012 09:28:41 GMT The 20 minute Qualifying session at Trading Post Perth Challenge at Barbagallo Raceway was dominated by the weather, with both the Dunlop wet tyre... The 20 minute Qualifying session at Trading Post Perth Challenge at Barbagallo Raceway was dominated by the weather, with both the Dunlop wet tyre and the Sprint (soft) tyre coming into play.

Jim Beam Racing began the session on wet tyres, but as the track continued to dry out towards the end of the 20 minutes, Steve Johnson returned to the pits for the soft tyre option.

Within a few laps, the rain began to fall again but the Jim Beam Honey Falcon persevered with the slick tyre choice and in the dying seconds of Qualifying, as the rubber came up to temperature, Steve Johnson scored his quickest lap of the session.

Jim Beam Racing lined up on the grid for Race 7 of the 2012 International V8 Supercars Championship in 11th (Steve Johnson) and 19th (Dean Fiore.

A Lap 1 incident between the race leaders caused much shuffling amongst the pack, with Johnson loosing several spots but Fiore gaining.

With retirements for both their Dick Johnson Racing team mates, the two Jim Beam Falcon’s plowed on throughout the race, keeping out of trouble, but a lack of grip in Steve Johnson’s car caused him to loose several positions in the last few laps.

Local Perth driver, Dean Fiore, led the Jim Beam Racing crew home in 16th followed by Johnson in 19th.

Tomorrow is a new day, and will see the Team head out for two Qualifying sessions in morning, followed by Race 8 and Race 9 in the afternoon. ]]> DJR News Poita http://www.djrclub17.com.au/showthread.php?5534-Jim-Beam-Racing-Make-it-Through-a-Tough-Barbagallo-Race Trading Post Challenge - Perth http://www.djrclub17.com.au/showthread.php?5533-Trading-Post-Challenge-Perth&goto=newpost Fri, 04 May 2012 20:55:55 GMT Code: --------- Trading Post Challenge - BARBAGALLO RACEWAY WANNEROO V8 SUPERCARS - *Practice 1* OFFICIAL RESULT ...

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Trading Post Challenge - BARBAGALLO RACEWAY WANNEROO



V8 SUPERCARS - Practice 1



OFFICIAL RESULT                                      

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Pos Car  Competitor/Team                Driver                   Vehicle              Cap   CL   Laps   Fastest...Lap        Gap



1    55  The Bottle-O Racing Team       David Reynolds           Ford Falcon FG       5000         17    11 1:03.5783* 

2    51  Pepsi Max Crew                 Greg Murphy              Holden Commodore VE2 5000         15     4 1:03.7798  0:00.2015

3    66  Supercheap Auto Racing         Russell Ingall           Holden Commodore VE2 5000         17     3 1:03.9428  0:00.3645

4    12  Jim Beam Racing                Dean Fiore               Ford Falcon FG       5000         16     6 1:04.0239  0:00.4456

5    22  Holden Racing Team             James Courtney           Holden Commodore VE2 5000         11     4 1:04.2588  0:00.6805

6    33  Fujitsu Racing GRM             Alexandre Premat         Holden Commodore VE2 5000         16     6 1:04.2910  0:00.7127

7    30  Team iSelect                   Taz Douglas              Holden Commodore VE2 5000         20    12 1:04.3989  0:00.8206

8    18  Team Norton DJR                James Moffat             Ford Falcon FG       5000         15     8 1:04.4946  0:00.9163

9     8  Team BOC                       Jason Bright             Holden Commodore VE2 5000         15    12 1:04.7960  0:01.2177

10   11  Fair Dinkum Sheds Racing       Karl Reindler            Holden Commodore VE2 5000         16    15 1:05.0664  0:01.4881

11   91  Tekno Autosports               Michael Patrizi          Holden Commodore VE2 5000         18    17 1:05.1911  0:01.6128

12    3  Tony D'Alberto Racing          Tony D'Alberto           Ford Falcon FG       5000         17    14 1:05.1987  0:01.6204

13   21  Wilson Security Racing         David Wall               Holden Commodore VE2 5000         18     3 1:05.4204  0:01.8421

14   19  Tekno Autosports               Jonathon Webb            Holden Commodore VE2 5000         16    14 1:05.7136  0:02.1353



Fastest Lap Av.Speed Is 137kph, 105% Of First 1 Is 1:06.7572

Current Practice Record Is 0:54.9898 Set On 01/05/2011 By Jamie Whincup In A Holden Commodore VE2

R=under lap record by greatest margin, r=under lap record, *=fastest lap time

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Issue# 1 - Printed Fri May  4 13:46:05 2012     Timing System By NATSOFT (03)63431311 www.natsoft.com.au/results & Dorian DATA-1

                                                                                                          Timing by V8 Supercars

]]> V8 Supercars Car61 http://www.djrclub17.com.au/showthread.php?5533-Trading-Post-Challenge-Perth Barbagallo Raceway Changes http://www.djrclub17.com.au/showthread.php?5532-Barbagallo-Raceway-Changes&goto=newpost Thu, 03 May 2012 12:12:22 GMT The changes they have made to Baragallo look excellent, they have done a great job with the new pits. Should send the owners of QR over for a look to... The changes they have made to Baragallo look excellent, they have done a great job with the new pits. Should send the owners of QR over for a look to see how to bring a tired old track into the 21st century.

http://www.speedcafe.com/2012/05/03/...ne-facilities/ ]]> V8 Supercars Poita http://www.djrclub17.com.au/showthread.php?5532-Barbagallo-Raceway-Changes Cool http://www.djrclub17.com.au/showthread.php?5531-Cool&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:28:35 GMT http://www.greatenergychallengeblog.com/2012/04/27/the-1-percents-electric-car-the-980000-rimac-concept-one/?source=link_tw20120430gecblog-eleccar ... http://www.greatenergychallengeblog....ecblog-eleccar

So if this could be future of cars,. . . . .would it be so bad.

except for the price tag. ]]> Chat TS-50 http://www.djrclub17.com.au/showthread.php?5531-Cool Falcon to follow the footsteps of the failed holden starfire 4 Commodore http://www.djrclub17.com.au/showthread.php?5528-Falcon-to-follow-the-footsteps-of-the-failed-holden-starfire-4-Commodore&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:12:13 GMT http://brisbanetimes.drive.com.au/motor-news/first-drive-ford-falcon-ecoboost-fourcylinder-20120423-1xh1f.html It gets a pretty good review,... http://brisbanetimes.drive.com.au/mo...423-1xh1f.html

It gets a pretty good review, and is probably only a preemptive strike at claiming they have an econonmy version of the falcon for Government fleet buys so expect to see a heap of them on the road pretty cheap in a few years time, ecoboost 4 has the torque and the Kilowatts of the falcon 6 from not too long ago, the thing is the 6 can do half to a million k's with reasonable maintenance, not too sure about the longevity of a smaller donk once it getts a little tired I reckon the weight and size of a falcon might just pull it down fast. ]]> Chat TS-50 http://www.djrclub17.com.au/showthread.php?5528-Falcon-to-follow-the-footsteps-of-the-failed-holden-starfire-4-Commodore Jim Beam Racing Wrap Up from the ITM400 in Hamilton http://www.djrclub17.com.au/showthread.php?5527-Jim-Beam-Racing-Wrap-Up-from-the-ITM400-in-Hamilton&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Apr 2012 11:29:09 GMT As Jim Beam Racing headed out onto the streets of Hamilton for the very last time, the Team had high hopes for the 20 minute Qualifying dash. Steve... As Jim Beam Racing headed out onto the streets of Hamilton for the very last time, the Team had high hopes for the 20 minute Qualifying dash. Steve Johnson was 13th quickest and Dean Fiore was 22nd.

The hoards of fans who came out to celebrate the last race in at the Hamilton Street Circuit, were expecting a fast and furious start as the 28 V8 Supercars lined up on the grid. The field behaved themselves and cleared turns one and two. Fiore focussed and picked up 3 places.

As the field settled into a racing rhythm and as the first round of scheduled pit stops began at lap 7, the crew headed in for Dunlop Sprint (soft) tyres.

Coming out of the pit stop, Jim Beam Racing were running 19th (Johnson) and 22nd (Fiore).

The only safety car of the day was called on lap 18, to clear debris left by a Tander broken splitter. Fiore and the Jim Beam Devil’s Cut Falcon, used the opportunity to head into the pits for a fresh set of soft tyres.

The race restart saw Johnson in 15th and Fiore in 21st.

Fiore became the effective race leader as the second scheduled pit stops were completed. Being the last to stop, Fiore exited pit lane in 14th spot, due to the Team’s strategy of the earlier pit stop during the yellow flag on lap 19.

The Jim Beam Racing Falcon’s focused on moving their way through the field over the closing 15 laps. Curb hopping violations by Courtney and Bright provided the Team with two more spots.

Steve Johnson led the crew home in the bright New Zealand sunshine, finishing 15th.

On the 5th last lap, Fiore hit the concrete wall on the inside turn 8, bouncing him into the right wall, damaging his steering. Fiore kept pushing his Jim Beam Falcon to the limit, coming through the chicane on the last lap and taking too much of the curb which was enough for car in it’s fragile state. The front left hit the ground, popped the tyre, causing a mad scramble with metal rims scrapping to get the car across the line in four-car wide drag race. Fiore bought his battered Falcon home in 6 places higher than his grid position, in 16th.

The Team now head back to DJR Headquarters on the Gold Coast for another tight turn around, before the trucks set off on their long journey across the Nullarbor on Saturday, for the reinstated Barbagallo round in 11 days time. ]]> DJR News Poita http://www.djrclub17.com.au/showthread.php?5527-Jim-Beam-Racing-Wrap-Up-from-the-ITM400-in-Hamilton Glenn Seton on his time at DJR http://www.djrclub17.com.au/showthread.php?5525-Glenn-Seton-on-his-time-at-DJR&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:27:28 GMT *Seton drove for FPR in 2003 and 2004 then joined forces with fellow Ford legend Dick Johnson, signing a two year deal in 2005. With much fanfare and... Seton drove for FPR in 2003 and 2004 then joined forces with fellow Ford legend Dick Johnson, signing a two year deal in 2005. With much fanfare and publicity the super team of Seton and Johnson would attack the championship side by side, but the marriage would come to a premature end only 12 months in.
Seton describes that year as the worst of his career. Not only was he out of a drive, but it ended his full-time V8 Supercars career.
“To be totally honest I found it difficult because there was no honesty there,” said Seton.
“I found you were always being judged and always on the edge and there was very little truth on job security or about things that went on in the team.
“I would say out of all my career it would be the hardest year I ever had.
“I’m one of those people that is straight forward and honest and I expect others to be the same and I didn’t have that during that year.”

Full story here ]]> The Golden Years Yap http://www.djrclub17.com.au/showthread.php?5525-Glenn-Seton-on-his-time-at-DJR Hamilton Turns On the Perfect Racing Conditions for Practice http://www.djrclub17.com.au/showthread.php?5524-Hamilton-Turns-On-the-Perfect-Racing-Conditions-for-Practice&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:10:31 GMT New Zealand turned on a perfect day for Round 3 of the International V8 Supercars Championship with blue skies and warm sun, as Jim Beam Racing... New Zealand turned on a perfect day for Round 3 of the International V8 Supercars Championship with blue skies and warm sun, as Jim Beam Racing started their ITM 400 campaign with four practice sessions taking place on the challenging street circuit.

As in previous rounds, the first two sessions were dedicated to Rookies and the Lower 50% of drivers in the Championship.

Dean Fiore, in car #12 for Jim Beam Racing, headed out onto the track for Practice Part 1 and 2, using old tyres, as is standard for Jim Beam Racing during practice.

Practice 1 went by without incident, with Fiore coming back to the garage with a straight car, 8th quickest.

Despite a disjointed Practice 2, with two Red Flags, Dean Fiore’s Devil’s Cut Falcon was strong again in this second session, ending in 6th.

As both of the Jim Beam Racing cars (and the rest of the field) rolled out for Practice 3, the Team chose again to run old hard tyres, saving the allocation of green softs and focussing on set-up.

In this afternoon’s final session, the Team opted to use part of their allocated Dunlop Sprint (soft) tyres to review the performance of the cars.

With both Jim Beam Racing cars coming home inside the top 20 on the soft tyres, with Fiore in 15th and Steve Johnson in the Jim Beam Honey Falcon in 19th, gave the Team confidence heading into the Qualifying session tomorrow morning.

The International V8 Supercars ITM 400 in Hamilton resumes at 1100 (local time) tomorrow with Qualifying, Top 10 Shoot Out and Race 5 of the Championship. ]]> DJR News Poita http://www.djrclub17.com.au/showthread.php?5524-Hamilton-Turns-On-the-Perfect-Racing-Conditions-for-Practice