Positive Pre-Enduro Test Day for Orrcon Steel drivers
Mark Winterbottom and Steve Richards enjoyed a positive pre-enduro test day with co-drivers Luke Youlden and James Moffat at the Winton Motor Raceway in Victoria earlier this week.
Winterbottom, who will pair with Youlden in the #5 Orrcon Steel FPR Falcon for the upcoming endurance races, believes the day provided a number of encouraging signs for next weekend’s L&H 500 at Phillip Island.
“It was great to get back in the car again after the seven week break since Townsville,” said Winterbottom.
“While the day was more about both Luke and I getting comfortable in the Orrcon Steel FPR Falcon we tried a couple of upgraded components and I’m really looking forward to Phillip Island next weekend.”
Richards, a veteran of 175 V8 Supercar Championship events, will pair with Moffat next weekend who will be making his debut in the ‘main game’ aboard the Orrcon Steel-backed #6 Dunlop Super Dealer FPR Falcon.
Like his team-mate, Richards is confident the test day will assist the team in gaining a strong result at Phillip Island.
“The pre-enduro test day is exactly that – a real focus on the enduro side of things. It’s about making sure everything goes right for both drivers and that the development parts get enough miles,” said Richards.
“It was a good day with both James and I getting plenty of miles. The car ran faultlessly throughout the day and we’ve got some slick driver changes going on – all is looking good.”
Melbourne viewers tune into Coxy’s Big Break
Melbournites should tune into Coxy’s Big Break travel show on Channel 7 this Saturday at 5:30pm where Mark Winterbottom will be appearing.
Winterbottom will provide viewers with a preview of next weekend’s L&H 500 at Phillip Island.
Coxy’s Big Break is a show where you can find great things to do in Melbourne and Victoria from the comfort of your armchair.
News from around the globe
Thanks to the team at Speedcafe.com.au, Orrcon Steel is looking to continually keep their staff and customers up to date with the latest news in the V8 Supercar scene and the world of motorsport.
Here is some of the news that has made headlines recently:
FORMULA 1: Webber to run laps at Barbagallo Raceway
Formula One world championship contender Mark Webber and his Red Bull Renault will complete laps at Barbagallo Raceway as part of the inaugural ‘Perth Festival of Speed’ on November 28. Read More….
V8 SUPERCAR: Rock and Race brothers meet at Phillip Island
Good Charlotte rockers Joel and Benji Madden have kick-started their Australian promotional tour with a flying hot lap in a Jack Daniel’s Racing Commodore VE II at Phillip Island. Read More….
V8 SUPERCAR: Brabham predicts internationals to find V8s tough
David Brabham expects to see most of the Armor All Gold Coast 600 international drivers struggle to come to grips with the V8 Supercars at Surfers Paradise this October. Read More….
V8 SUPERCAR: FIRST PICS: Brock’s last V8 Supercar restored
Peter Brock’s last Bathurst 1000 car has been restored it its former glory by Centaur Racing. Read More….
NATIONAL: Female racer confirmed for Island V8 Utes start
Melbourne racer Lauren Gray will make her debut in the Yokohama V8 Utes class next weekend at Phillip Island, supporting the V8 Supercars’ L&H 500. Read More….
