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| 06-08-2012 at 01:00: The AMC Ready to Light up Queensland | |
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Dubbed the “Fight in the Night”, the AMC Hydraulink 400 has a line-up of some 27 cars from various manufacturers over six classes and will take on the Paper Clip in 2, 200km races. The first 200km race will start at 5.45pm on Saturday the 11th of August, under lights thanks to Kennard’s Traffic Control in an Australian first for the AMC and Shannon’s Nationals. “This is one of the most exciting events I have been involved with, bringing night racing to a hungry audience of spectators for real cars racing in real events,” said Category Manager and V8 Dunlop Series stalwart Aaron McGill. “We have not only secured this fantastic event presented by Hydraulink, but we will be seeing some of the most amazing cars racing on a genuine spectator friendly track where you will get to see drivers negotiating slower traffic with lots of overtaking moves on Queensland’s premier race circuit.” “This event is also the launching point for the debut of Queenslander Beric Lynton’s BMW 1-series M Coupe, one of the finest sports cars produced by BMW and the only race prepared version in the world” McGill continued.” “Queensland is well represented in this event with the likes of VIP Pet foods entry Tony and Klark Quinn in their new Mitsubishi Evo 10, one of 4 Evo 10’s set to help light up the night. Gold Coast Go Karting’s Cam Wilson and David Woods will be taking it up to the Evo’s with their Subaru WRX entry. These cars are going to be marginal on their fuel consumption, with many being forced to refuel mid race making this event is anyone’s to win.” The Grand Prix Mazda entry of Jake Camilleri is definitely one to watch, his “Giant Killer” Mazda 3 MPS is one of the dark horses at this event and shouldn’t be discounted. “We just don’t know how he will go on fuel” said McGill. Definite surprise package will be the lone V8 entry of Mark Bell in his Ford Falcon. This race will come down to fuel strategy and skill as entries like the Evo 9 and 10’s will be at least 8 litres short while the WRX will be borderline. In the baby class, compact touring class E, the Pedders Suspension Proton Satria entry of Grant Phillips and Andrew Turpie will take on the farther and daughter entry of Michael and MaddisonGray in their Toyota Echo along with up to three Suzuki Swifts. Six classes are being contested in the one race with the Australian Manufacturers Championship is one of the best categories racing today that requires skill and calculation that is not seen in any other Australian series. Race 2 begins at 4.30pm on Sunday the 12th where the AMC will once again be racing in the twilight. Championships are on the line and teams are set to put on a fantastic show of motor racing for the Queensland public. Entry is $20 on Saturday, $30 on Sunday or a weekend pass costs $40. With promo girls and teams that encourage the spectators to come and say g’day, this is the best value for money National Motor Racing event Queenslanders will see all year. Written by Daryl Martin |
The Australian Manufacturers Championship is set for an exciting Shannon’s Nationals event at Queensland Raceway in Ipswich this weekend with a line-up that reads like a car yard sales brochure.^ Back to top ^
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