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Winton SuperSprint - Saturday Recap19 May, 2018TODAY'S TIMES Practice Three Position: 26th – 1:20.5737s Fastest: Scott McLaughlin – 1:19.4601s Qualifying Qualified: 19th – 1:19.6903s Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin – 1:19.1136s Race 13 – 120kms/40 Laps Finished: 24th Winner: Rick Kelly COMING UP Sunday 20th May 10:25-10:45 – Qualifying 13:45-15:35 – Race 14 – 200kms/67 Laps THE WORD FROM TIM Conditions were... Read More... |
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Winton SuperSprint - Practice Report18 May, 2018TODAY'S TIMES Additional Drivers Practice – Adam Marjoram Position: 20th – 1:41.3219s Fastest: David Russell – 1:38.0430s Practice One Position: 26th – 1:35.7403s Fastest: Fabian Coulthard – 1:32.0341s Practice Two Position: 24th – 1:20.8118s Fastest: Michael Caruso – 1:19.7105s COMING UP Saturday 19th May 10:30-11:15 – Practice Three 12:40-12:55 – Qualifying 15:50-17:00 – Race 13... Read More... |
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Winton SuperSprint Preview17 May, 2018Team CoolDrive head to their home circuit this weekend, Winton Motor Raceway for the 6th round of the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship. The tight and twisty rural layout features a range of slow corners, which combine to make Winton the slowest circuit on the Supercars calendar. All sessions will be LIVE on FOX Sports across... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Call Up For Marjoram16 May, 2018Adam Marjoram has received the call up from Tim Blanchard and Team CoolDrive for this weekend's additional driver session at Winton Motor Raceway. With Tim’s confirmed co-driver Dale Wood unable to attend the event, the team decided to give the Super2 star the opportunity to get his first taste of the ZB Supercar. Tim Blanchard... Read More... |
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Taking Automotive Lighting to New Levels12 May, 2018Automotive lighting has a new major player, with CoolDrive setting its sights on this growing sector, expanding its product offerings and partnerships. From its origins in passenger vehicle air-conditioning equipment and expertise, to its expansion into rotating electrical, engine cooling, underbody and electrical accessories, CoolDrive is now considered one of the country’s leading suppliers in... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Opens Branch in Sunshine West7 May, 2018As part of its commitment to Melbourne’s western suburbs, CoolDrive has relocated its Campbellfield branch to Sunshine West. This move enables the automotive parts distributor to better service its customers in this fast-growing region. “CoolDrive has a large customer base in Melbourne’s west and by situating a branch in the heart of this area, we... Read More... |
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Perth SuperSprint - Qualifying Success: Sunday Recap6 May, 2018TODAY'S TIMES Practice Four Position: 13th – 55.7012 Fastest: Jamie Whincup – 55.2686s Qualifying Part One Position: 6th Qualifying Part Two Position: 11th – 55.4125s Qualifying Part Three Position: N/A Pole Position: Shane Van Gisbergen – 54.9054s Race 12 – 200kms/83 Laps Finished: 24th Winner: Scott McLaughlin THE WORD FROM TIM Tim’s qualifying result of... Read More... |
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Perth SuperSprint - Saturday Race Recap5 May, 2018TODAY'S TIMES Practice Three Position: 16th – 56.3190s Fastest: Will Davison – 55.2847s Qualifying Part One Position: 24th – 55.4884s Qualifying Part Two Position: N/A Qualifying Part Three Position: N/A Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin – 54.6397s Race 11 – 120kms/50 Laps Finished: NC Winner: Scott McLaughlin THE WORD FROM TIM “It was a tough end... Read More... |
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Perth SuperSprint - Friday Practice Report4 May, 2018TODAY'S TIMES Practice One Position – 20th – 56.3726s Fastest – Andre Heimgartner – 55.6825s Practice Two Position – 22nd – 55.6877s Fastest - Scott McLaughlin – 54.8871 THE WORD FROM TIM “As always it was a really close day here in Perth. I feel like the car wasn’t too bad and we made some... Read More... |
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Perth SuperSprint Preview3 May, 2018The elimination style qualifying sessions are back on the agenda for this weekends’ Perth SuperSprint event at Barbagallo Raceway. The three 10 minute back-to-back qualifying sessions that see the fastest progress through were a hit with drivers and fans alike. HOW IT WORKS – Qualifying 1 – The drivers that finished 11th to 26th in... Read More... |
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WIN A V8 HOT LAP EXPERIENCE30 Apr, 2018SHARE OUR PASSION. Experience the thrill of a V8 Hot Lap with Tim! Enter at Autocare on our CoolDrive stand E25 - near the Demo stage. For full Terms and Conditions Click Here Good Luck! Read More... |
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Phillip Island Sunday Recap22 Apr, 2018TODAY'S TIMESQualifyingQualified: 25th – 1:31.7609Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin – 1:29.8526Race Ten – 250kms / 57 LapsFinished: 23rdWinner: Scott McLaughlin THE WORD FROM TIM “We really didn’t move forward how we would have liked this weekend. As a group we’ve got a lot to improve on before we get to Perth in two weeks’ time. The... Read More... |
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Phillip Island Saturday Recap21 Apr, 2018TODAY'S TIMESQualifying Qualified: 24th – 1:31.3402Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin – 1:29.5057Race Nine – 250kms / 57 LapsFinished: 21stWinner: Scott McLaughlin COMING UPSunday 22nd April10:40-11:00 – Qualifying – Race Ten13:50-15:30 – Race Ten – 250kms / 57 Laps THE WORD FROM TIM “Qualifying wasn’t as good as we hoped after yesterday, so we started a bit... Read More... |
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Phillip Island Friday Recap20 Apr, 2018TODAY'S TIMESPractice OnePosition: 25th – 1:32.4100Fastest: James Courtney – 1:30.6461 Practice TwoPosition: 17th – 1:31.1842Fastest: Jamie Whincup – 1:29.9856 COMING UPSaturday 21st April12:05-12:25 – Qualifying – Race Nine15:45-17:25 – Race Nine – 250kms / 57 LapsSunday 22nd April10:40-11:00 – Qualifying – Race Ten13:50-15:30 – Race Ten – 250kms / 57 Laps THE WORD FROM TIM... Read More... |
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Phillip Island Preview19 Apr, 2018Brad Jones Racing made their Supercars debut at Phillip Island in 2000. Fast forward 18 years, and they return for their 250th Supercars Championship Round! This is a huge milestone for the team. It’s been a big news week for the team, with Tim Blanchard announcing on Monday his new co-driver - Dale Wood will... Read More... |
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Bosch Promotion - February & March 201818 Apr, 2018CoolDrive is pleased to announce the winners of the Travel Vouchers as part of the Feb/Mar Bosch promotion. The winners are: WW Auto Electrics Erindale Service Centre Read More... |
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CoolDrive Co-Drive16 Apr, 2018Team CoolDrive have confirmed their 2018 Pirtek Endurance Cup line-up with the former Brad Jones Racing Car #21 pilot Dale Wood, returning to the stable.Wood, the 2013 Dunlop Super2 Series Champion, spent the last 4 years behind the wheel as a full-time Supercars driver and has moved across to race the #100 Polyflor Sonic Motor... Read More... |
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Tasmania Sunday Recap - Symmons Plains8 Apr, 2018TODAY'S TIMES Practice Four Position: 23rd – 51.4291s Fastest: Jamie Whincup – 50.6904s Qualifying Part One Position: 15th – 51.4411s Starting P25 for today’s race Qualifying Part Two Position: N/A Qualifying Part Three Qualified: N/A Pole Position: Craig Lowndes – 50.5790s Race Eight – 200kms / 84 Laps Finished: 16th Winner: Craig Lowndes THE WORD... Read More... |
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Tasmania Saturday Recap7 Apr, 2018TODAY'S TIMES Practice Three Position: 25th – 51.8124s Fastest: Jamie Whincup – 50.7396 Qualifying Part One Position: 26th – 51.6511s Qualifying Part Two Position: N/A Qualifying Part Three Qualified: N/A Pole Position: Shane Van Gisbergen – 50.6381s Race Seven – 120kms / 50 Laps Finished: 21st Winner: Jamie Whincup THE WORD FROM TIM It was... Read More... |
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Tasmania Friday Recap6 Apr, 2018TODAY'S TIMES Practice One Position: 25th – 51.8327s Fastest: Shane Van Gisbergen – 50.7894s Practice Two Position: 26th – 51.4314s Fastest: Jamie Whincup – 50.5609s THE WORD FROM TIM “It was a big learning day here in Tasmania. We trialled a few things with the new car and found a couple of braking issues throughout... Read More... |
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Tasmania Preview5 Apr, 2018A new qualifying format is on the agenda for the Tasmania SuperSprint event this weekend. It will put a great emphasis on the Friday practice sessions, as these results will impact the qualifying sessions. There are three, ten minute, back to back, elimination style qualifying sessions that will work as follows. The bottom 16 cars... Read More... |
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Melbourne 400 Sunday Recap25 Mar, 2018TODAY'S TIMES Race 6 – 70km/13 Laps Finished: 21st Winner: David Reynolds THE WORD FROM TIM With the first Formula One race of the year getting underway at Albert Park today, the Supercars wrapped up their Melbourne 400 weekend with a short and sharp 70km race this afternoon. “It’s been a mixed weekend here in... Read More... |
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Melbourne 400 Saturday Recap24 Mar, 2018TODAY'S TIMES Race 4 – 70km/13 Laps Finished: 22nd Winner: Jamie Whincup Race 5 – 130km/25 Laps Finished: 11th Winner: Scott Pye THE WORD FROM TIM “On the out lap of our first race I noticed the Team CoolDrive Commodore had broken a header, so we really struggled during the first race to make any... Read More... |
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Melbourne 400 Friday Recap - Albert Park Opener23 Mar, 2018TODAY'S TIMES Qualifying – Race 5 Qualified: 21st - 1:56.6871Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin – 1:55.1576 Qualifying – Race 6 Qualified: 21st – 1:57.2643 Pole Position: Jamie Whincup – 1:55.4777 Race 3 – 130kms/25 Laps Finished: 23rd Winner: Scott McLaughlin THE WORD FROM TIM Albert Park turned on the sunshine for today’s final qualifying sessions and... Read More... |
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Melbourne 400 Recap23 Mar, 2018TODAY'S TIMES Practice One Position: 22nd – 1:58.1079 Fastest: Jamie Whincup – 1:55.4067 Practice Two Position: 22nd – 1:56.9590 Fastest: Scott McLaughlin – 1:55.2982 Qualifying – Race 3 Qualified: 25th – 1:57.7028 Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin – 1:54.6016 Qualifying – Race 4 Qualified: 18th – 1:56.4050 Pole Position: Jamie Whincup – 1:54.9974 THE WORD FROM... Read More... |
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Melbourne 400 Preview22 Mar, 2018For the first time in Australian Touring Car/Virgin Australia Supercars Championship history, teams will be racing for points at the Coates Hire Melbourne 400, as part of the massive Australian Grand Prix event. Tim & the Team CoolDrive Commodore have arrived into Melbourne, with on track action getting underway as of Thursday. All sessions will... Read More... |
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New Lighting Solution from LED Autolamps Available at CoolDrive19 Mar, 2018Available now at CoolDrive is LED Autolamps’ new reading light, perfect for caravans and RVs. A handy compact design, measuring just 60mm at the base, with a height of 98mm, means it’s perfect for the smallest of spaces. What also makes this light so ideal for travellers is its 60° tilt and 360° rotation allowing... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Now Stocking the World's Most Famous Workshop Lubricant13 Mar, 2018A range of maintenance products from the world famous “Water Displacement 40th attempt” Company is now available from CoolDrive stores across Australia. More commonly known as WD-40, the products include the world-renowned multi-use lubricant in differing aerosol sizes, ranging from 300g to 425g as well as the low-odour variant in a 300g can. Ideal for... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Introduces Bosch Wiper Blades8 Mar, 2018Bosch wiper blades are now available from CoolDrive, including the popular Eco and Aerotwin product ranges. “We are pleased to be expanding our Bosch product offerings with all CoolDrive branches now stocking its high quality wiper blade range,” Graeme Dyall, Product Manager - Underbody and Cooling, CoolDrive said. “After noticing a recent trend in the... Read More... |
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Adelaide 500 - Recap4 Mar, 2018TODAY'S TIMESQualifying – Race Two Position: 26th Provisional Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin Top Ten Shootout Pole Position: Shane Van Gisbergen Race Two – 250kms/78 Laps Finished: 23rd Winner: Shane Van Gisbergen THE WORD FROM TIM It was a 3am finish for the Team CoolDrive crew last night, as they burned the midnight oil to repair... Read More... |
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Adelaide 500 - Race One Recap3 Mar, 2018TODAY'S TIMES Practice Three Position: 26th – 1:21.9428 Fastest: Scott McLaughlin – 1:20.8117 Top Ten Shootout Pole Position: Shane Van Gisbergen Race One – 250kms/78 Laps Finished: DNF Winner: Shane Van Gisbergen COMING UP Sunday 4th March 9:40-10:00 – Qualifying – Race Two 11:40-12:10 – Top Ten Shootout 15:20-17:20 – Race Two – 250kms/78 Laps... Read More... |
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Adelaide 500 - Day One2 Mar, 2018TODAY'S TIMES Practice One Position: 21st – 1:21.7646 Fastest: Jamie Whincup – 1:20.1622 Practice Two Position: 26th – 1:22.2389 Fastest: Scott McLaughlin – 1:20.3567 Qualifying – Race One Position: 22nd – 1:21.1451 Fastest: Shane Van Gisbergen – 1:20.2467 COMING UP Saturday 3rd March 9:50-10:10 – Practice Three 11:55-12:25 – Top Ten Shootout 15:20-17:20 – Race... Read More... |
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Adelaide 500 Preview1 Mar, 2018The 2018 Virgin Australia Supercars Championship is about to get underway in Adelaide! This weekend Tim will debut the new ZB Commodore and is looking to continue his fast pace he showed at the recent Supercars test day. The shiny, new look Team CoolDrive Supercar won’t be missed on track, with many calling it the... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Named New National Distributor for Lightforce1 Mar, 2018CoolDrive has been appointed the new national distributor for Lightforce, further demonstrating the automotive parts distributor’s commitment to automotive lighting. Effective as of 1 March, 2018, the entire range of Lightforce products will be available from CoolDrive’s 33 branches across Australia and New Zealand. “We are incredibly pleased to be welcoming Lightforce to the CoolDrive... Read More... |
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Challenger Lifts Vehicle Hoists Now Available from Logicar26 Feb, 2018Challenger Lifts vehicle hoists are now available in Australia through Logicar, which is the sole Australian distributor for these industry-leading products out of the United States. Logicar has been distributing hoists and workshop equipment into the Australian automotive industry for over 20 years and believes that the Challenger Lifts range is the best fit for... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Set to Perform with Mantic Clutches21 Feb, 2018Now available at CoolDrive is the Mantic range of performance clutches from Clutch Industries. Fully engineered and made in Australia specifically for performance vehicles, the Mantic range consists of high performance, modular, street and track clutches. “The Mantic range has been designed and built by qualified engineers, calling on Clutch Industries’ over 50 years of... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Opens Third New Zealand Branch in Christchurch19 Feb, 2018CoolDrive has increased its footprint in New Zealand with the opening of its third branch, located in Christchurch. Joining fellow CoolDrive branches in Auckland and Albany on New Zealand’s North Island, CoolDrive Christchurch is the first for the automotive aftermarket parts distributor on the South Island. Heading the team at Christchurch is Peter Connelly, National... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive New Livery Revealed16 Feb, 2018On the first official Supercars test day of 2018, Tim Blanchard has revealed his 2018 Team CoolDrive ZB Commodore. The CoolDrive reveal video, filmed at the local Albury CoolDrive shows a new take on the 2017 livery. Describing his new livery, Tim said, “I remember walking into the BJR workshop in August last year and... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Partners with Bosch14 Feb, 2018CoolDrive has expanded upon its existing relationship with Bosch, confirming that it is now a national distributor for the Bosch Blue Line brand of brakes and rotors. “We have stocked Bosch products for over 10 years across a number of our product categories and when Bosch approached us to distribute its Blue Line range, we... Read More... |
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CoolDrive 2018 Footy Tipping Competitions5 Feb, 2018The football season is nearly here! Join CoolDrive’s NRL & AFL tipping competitions NOW to win some great PRIZES! First Prize: Beats Studio Wireless Headphones. Valued at $479.95 Second Prize: UE MEGABOOM Portable Wireless Speaker. Valued at $329.00 Third Prize: Fitbit Charge 2. Valued at $249.95 PLUS! $50 Coles Group & Myer Gift Cards for... Read More... |
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Christmas Opening Hours20 Dec, 2017Here are CoolDrive’s opening hours over Christmas: December 2017 Monday 18th to Thursday 21st - Open normal hours Friday 22nd - Open 8:30am to 11am Christmas Day - Closed Boxing Day - Closed Wednesday 27th to Friday 29th - Open normal hours January 2018 New Year’s Day - Closed Tuesday 2nd - Resume normal business... Read More... |
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Newcastle 500 Sunday Recap - The Finale23 Nov, 2017TODAY’S TIMES Qualifying Qualified: 21st – 1:11.0290s // Provisional Pole Position: Mark Winterbottom – 1:10.2010sTop Ten Shootout // Pole Position: Scott McLaughlinRace 26 (95 Laps / 250kms) // Finished: 16th // Winner: Jamie Whincup THE WORD FROM TIM Newcastle provided the picture-perfect setting for the finale, and the on-track battles had everyone talking today. The... Read More... |
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Newcastle 500 Saturday Recap23 Nov, 2017TODAY’S TIMES Qualifying // Qualified: 24th – 1:11.0797 // Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin – 1:09.9065Race 25 (95 Laps / 250kms) // Finished: 12th // Winner: Scott McLaughlin THE WORD FROM TIM “It was a really good result for Team CoolDrive and my Brad Jones Racing stable-mates today – Tim Slade finished on the podium, Nick... Read More... |
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Newcastle 500 Friday Recap22 Nov, 2017TODAY’S TIMES Practice OnePosition: 17th – 1:11.4101 // Fastest: Jamie Whincup – 1:10.1577Practice Two // Position: 22nd – 1:10.8276 // Fastest: Scott McLaughlin – 1:09.5949 THE WORD FROM TIM “It was awesome to turn up at the track today and see so many fans out here, it was pretty overwhelming to see that many people... Read More... |
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Pukekohe Sunday Recap5 Nov, 2017TODAY'S TIMESQualifying // Qualified: 24th – 1:03.5416 // Pole Position: Jamie Whincup – 1:02.5148Race 24 – 200kms / 70 Laps // Finished: 16th // Winner: Jamie Whincup THE WORD FROM TIM The sun shined on Pukekohe today, seeing race fans turn out in droves to see the Supercars light up New Zealand for the final... Read More... |
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Pukekohe Saturday Recap4 Nov, 2017TODAY'S TIMESQualifying // Qualified: 23rd // Pole Position: Cam WatersRace 23 – 200kms / 70 laps // Finished: 19th // Winner: Shane Van Gisbergen COMING UPSunday 5th November12:25 – 12:45 - Qualifying16:10 – 17:40 – Race 24 – 200kms / 70 Laps THE WORD FROM TIM Rain was always on the agenda at Pukekohe today,... Read More... |
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Pukekohe Friday Recap3 Nov, 2017TODAY'S TIMESPractice One // Position: 22nd – 1:03.7807 // Fastest: Scott McLaughlin – 1:02.7153Practice Two // Position: 23rd – 1:03.6288 // Fastest: Cam Waters – 1:02.5623 COMING UPSaturday 4th November12:25 – 12:45 - Qualifying16:10 – 17:40 – Race 23 – 200kms / 70 lapsSunday 5th November12:25 – 12:45 - Qualifying16:10 – 17:40 – Race 24... Read More... |
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Pukekohe Preview2 Nov, 2017TRACK TIMES (NZ - Local Times)Friday 3rd November11:15 – 11:55 – Practice One15:10 – 15:50 – Practice TwoSaturday 4th November12:25 – 12:45 - Qualifying16:10 – 17:40 – Race 23 – 200kms / 70 lapsSunday 5th November12:25 – 12:45 - Qualifying16:10 – 17:40 – Race 24 – 200kms / 70 Laps FAST FACTS - Track Length... Read More... |
