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| 06-11-2012: Todd Kelly Takes to the Track | |
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The all-new, state-of-the-art Altima V8 Supercar completed a handful of laps to undertake system checks, before commencing aerodynamic testing in preparation for the V8 Supercars homologation process. Team co-owner and driver Todd Kelly had the honour of becoming the first person to drive the Nissan Altima V8 Supercar. Kelly drove several sedate installation laps on the 2.28-kilometre circuit to kick-off the day’s proceedings, not jeopardising his rehabilitation from shoulder surgery. Nathan Pretty then took over driving duties in the Altima V8 Supercar, performing aerodynamic test runs on Calder’s long front straight. James Brock drove one of the team’s Holden Commodores to provide benchmark data for engineers and V8 Supercars officials. The Nissan Altima V8 Supercar ran flawlessly during the track running, conducted just three days after its official unveiling. The car’s high-tech VK56DE engine continues to perform as planned, both at Calder Park as well as in dynamometer testing since it was unveiled on September 4. The Nissan Altima V8 Supercar is the first all-new V8 Supercar in over two decades. It was unveiled on Tuesday 30 October 2012 at a spectacular event in Docklands, Melbourne. |
The new contender for the 2013 V8 Supercar Championship took to Calder Park in Melbourne last week. Todd Kelly powered the Nissan Altima V8 Supercar around for the first time.
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