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| 24-04-2012 at 08:00: Pedders Racing are Prepared for the Island | |
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“The team has had to remove the engine after the last round at Eastern Creek when it developed oil pressure issues and was down on power compared to previous rounds last year” said team principal Grant Phillips. “We have had to send parts of the engine all over Victoria to get the best preparation work done and that not only gives us a great engine to race with, but one that stays within the very tight regulations that form our category.” With the great support of ARB Bendigo the Proton was able to spend some time on the dyno, ensuring accurate figures could be attained and allowed the team to fine tune their preparations for this upcoming 6 hour event. Valvoline have ensured the engine is cared for with their fantastic oil products which will help the team to race hard while protecting their investment. “We still have to wait a day or two before our truck returns from Western Australia where it was on duty with the Pedders Rally Team” said Daryl Martin. “Then we have a bit more preparation work to get done on Wednesday to ensure that the team has a successful event.” Daryl has been working hard with category manager Aaron McGill to ensure a fantastic event for drivers and spectators. This year Grid Girls have been introduced to the event and a greater presence on social media sites such as facebook. The Pedders team have a couple of surprises up their sleeves to be able to provide their team sponsors and guests with an enjoyable line up of activities from race simulators to sponsor rides and of course one of the teams famous Roast Meat lunches cooked on the BBQ thanks to Atomik Motorsports Bendigo. This year the line up of drivers includes racing legend John Bowe, Leanne Tander and country singer Adam Brand who again will be racing against the Pedders team in a Suzuki Swift. “Brand took out Victory against the Pedders team at Eastern Creek last year by just 3 seconds so there is a score to be settled, said second driver Andrew Turpie. “With new cars coming online throughout the year and great fields of 25 cars and more, we really are looking at an amazing series in an amazing category. There are so many things happening this year right across the category that we will no doubt be looking at new opportunities and new partners and possibly even more events in the future, so stay tuned.” |
Pedders Racing has spent a month preparing for this weekend’s upcoming Australian Manufacturers Championship Endurance round at the iconic Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit.^ Back to top ^
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