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Perth SuperSprint Preview4 May, 2017TRACK TIMES Friday 5th May 12:00 – 12:45 – Practice One 14:35 – 15:20 – Practice Two Saturday 6th May 9:15 – 10:00 – Practice Three 11:55 – 12:10 – Qualifying 14:45 – 15:45 – Race Seven / 120kms Sunday 7th May 10:55 – 11:15 – Qualifying 14:15 – 15:45 – Race Eight / 200kms... Read More... |
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40th Anniversary Sale Part 21 May, 2017For all your 40th Anniversary Sale Part 2 requirements, contact your nearest branch. Read More... |
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Phillip Island SuperSprint Sunday Recap23 Apr, 2017TODAY’S RESULTS Qualifying - Qualified: 24th // Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin Race Six - Finished: 15th // Winner: Chaz Mostert THE WORD FROM TIM “We were conservative for the first 10-15 laps in the race and watching our tyres to ensure we lasted the distance. From where we started it was a good improvement.... Read More... |
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Phillip Island SuperSprint Saturday Recap22 Apr, 2017TODAY’S TIMES Qualifying - Qualified: 24th // Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin Race Five / 250kms - Finished: 15th // Winner: Fabian Coulthard THE WORD FROM TIM Today’s race at Phillip Island provided plenty of action. Tim did a brilliant job to avoid the lap one drama and jump forward through the field. He was... Read More... |
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Phillip Island SuperSprint Friday Recap21 Apr, 2017TODAY’S TIMES Friday 21st April Practice One - Position: 24th – 1m32.8381s // Fastest: David Reynolds – 1m30.8476 Practice Two - Position: 23rd – 1m31.9628s // Fastest: Chaz Mostert – 1m29.5747 THE WORD FROM TIM “We didn’t get a good run on the green tyres today. If we can unlock a fast one lap... Read More... |
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Phillip Island SuperSprint Preview20 Apr, 2017TRACK TIMES Friday 21st April 12:30 – 13:10 – Practice One 15:15 – 15:55 – Practice Two Saturday 22nd April 12:45 – 13:05 – Qualifying 15:45 – 17:25 – Race Five / 250kms Sunday 23rd April 10:50 – 11:10 – Qualifying 13:50 – 15:30 – Race Six / 250kms MEET TIM Saturday 22nd April... Read More... |
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Tasmania SuperSprint Sunday Recap9 Apr, 2017TRACK TIMES Qualifying - Qualified: 21st // Pole position: Jamie Whincup Race Four - Finished: DNF // Winner: Fabian Coulthard THE WORD FROM TIM Team CoolDrive worked until 3am this morning to repair Tim’s car for today’s final 200km race in Tasmania. It was a stellar feat for the team, as 4 of the... Read More... |
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Tasmania SuperSprint Saturday Recap8 Apr, 2017TRACK TIMES Practice Three – Position: 20th – 52.6024 // Fastest: Scott McLaughlin – 51.6333s Qualifying – Qualified: 15th // Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin Race Three – 120kms / 50 Laps – Finished: DNF // Winner: Shane Van Gisbergen THE WORD FROM TIM Supercars declared today’s race a $5 million dollar damage bill after 11... Read More... |
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Tasmania SuperSprint Friday Recap7 Apr, 2017TRACK TIMES Practice One Position: 26th – 53.0955s // Fastest: Jamie Whincup – 50.9455s Practice Two Position: 23rd – 51.5794s // Fastest: Shane Van Gisbergen – 50.8008s THE WORD FROM TIM “Had a brake issue in the first session this morning which isn’t an ideal start to the weekend, we didn’t get a lot of... Read More... |
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40th Anniversary Sale30 Mar, 2017For all your 40th Anniversary Sale requirements, contact your nearest branch. Read More... |
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Australian Grand Prix Sunday Recap26 Mar, 2017TRACK TIMES Race Four - Finished: DNF // Winner: Chaz Mostert THE WORD FROM TIM Race 4 ended early for Tim. He was turned around on lap one and sustained damaged to the front and rear of the car. After pitting for a new front left tyre, Tim resumed the race. However the car... Read More... |
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Australian Grand Prix Friday Recap24 Mar, 2017TRACK TIMES Race One - Finished: 17th // Winner: Scott McLaughlin Race Two - Finished: 17th // Winner: Fabian Coulthard THE WORD FROM TIM “Not an ideal day for us. I think the car had really good pace today but we were on the receiving end of some ambitious passing moves from a few... Read More... |
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Australian Grand Prix Thursday Recap23 Mar, 2017TODAY’S TIMES Practice One Position – 13th – 1m57.2394 // Fastest: Fabian Coulthard – 1m55.4910 Qualifying – Race OneQualified: 13th – 1m55.7340 // Pole Position: Fabian Coulthard – 1m54.3972 Qualifying - Race TwoQualified: 18th – 1m56.1489 // Pole Position: Fabian Coulthard – 1m54.8949 Qualifying - Race ThreeQualified: 15th – 1m56.0804 // Pole Position: Fabian Coulthard... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive Australian Grand Prix Preview22 Mar, 2017TRACK TIMES Thursday 23rd March 12:50 – 13:20 – Practice One 17:00 – 17:10 – Qualifying – Race One 17:20 – 17:30 – Qualifying – Race Two 17:45 – 17:55 – Qualifying – Race Three 18:05 – 18:15 – Qualifying – Race Four Friday 24th March 13:50 – 14:20 – Race One 17:50 – 18:20... Read More... |
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Clipsal 500 Sunday5 Mar, 2017TODAY'S TIMES Qualifying – Position: 23rd // Provisional Pole Position: Shane Van Gisbergen Top Ten Shootout – Pole Position: Shane Van Gisbergen Race Two – Finished: 21st // Winner: Shane Van Gisbergen THE WORD FROM TIM ”Obviously not the day we were hoping for but we got through the day with a straight car... Read More... |
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Clipsal 500 Friday3 Mar, 2017TODAY'S TIMES Practice One – Position: 18th – 1:21.3546 // Fastest: Jamie Whincup – 1:20.4006 Practice Two – Position: 24th – 1:21.1148 // Fastest: Scott McLaughlin – 1:19.8355 Qualifying – Position: 23rd – 1:20.8376 // Provisional Pole Position: Shane Van Gisbergen – 1:19.7806 THE WORD FROM TIM ”I think we rolled the car out... Read More... |
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CoolDrive to Celebrate 40 Years in 201722 Feb, 2017One of Australia’s largest automotive aftermarket component suppliers, CoolDrive will celebrate 40 years in 2017. Founded in 1977 by Mr W. John Blanchard and Mrs Shirley Blanchard, who began selling automotive air conditioning component parts from their garage in Melbourne, CoolDrive has undertaken incredible growth in its 40 years. From originally focusing on... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Auto Parts - National Distributor for GME Australia20 Feb, 2017CoolDrive Auto Parts has recently announced a number of changes in relation to the supply of GME products to the market. In 2013, Standard Communications (GME) took the decision to consolidate its Australian State-based warehouses into two main Distribution Centre’s, Sydney and Perth. These changes worked exceptionally well in most respects, however regrettably resulted in... Read More... |
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2017 CAMS Foundation Rising Star Drivers Announced7 Feb, 2017The CAMS Foundation has confirmed the four young Australian drivers that will become part of the CAMS Foundation Rising Star program in 2017. Circuit racers Simon Fallon and Cameron Shields have been selected as the programme’s elite drivers, with Zane Morse and Ryan Suhle as the Rising Star’s karting graduates. CAMS Foundation Chairman, Valentina Stojanovska... Read More... |
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CoolDrive 2017 Footy Tipping Competitions6 Feb, 2017The football season is nearly here! Join CoolDrive’s NRL & AFL tipping competitions NOW to win some great NEW 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... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive Celebrates History1 Feb, 2017Team CoolDrive is the first Holden Commodore out of the Brad Jones Racing stable to unveil its 2017 livery. Tim Blanchard’s Team CoolDrive Commodore has been ‘white hot’ in recent years, but for 2017 fans will be looking at a shining, dark blue livery on track. The livery was designed in-house and was brought to... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Wagga Wagga Opening30 Jan, 2017CoolDrive Distribution has today officially opened the doors to its 25th Australian branch, with the establishment of an official presence in Wagga Wagga in regional New South Wales.Prominently situated on one of Wagga Wagga’s busiest roads and in the hub of the local automotive area, the newest branch is CoolDrive’s seventh in New South Wales.The... Read More... |
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HULK 4x4 Products Now Available at CoolDrive25 Jan, 2017CoolDrive Auto Parts is further expanding its 4x4 and off-road offerings with the inclusion of HULK 4x4 products. The top quality products from HULK 4x4 are specifically designed to complement the growing 4WD movement in Australia, providing the accessories needed to completely fit-out off-road vehicles. The 22-item-strong product range includes everything consumers could need in lifting... Read More... |
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Now Stocking Aisin Clutches23 Jan, 2017CoolDrive Distribution is now stocking the full range of OE quality clutch kits from AISIN. World renowned for quality and reliability, AISIN clutches hold the largest market share of parts supplied and manufactured for Toyota. Available from all 26 CoolDrive branches nation-wide, the clutch kits contain the clutch cover, plate and bearing, all featuring AISIN’s... Read More... |
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Sydney Motorsport Park Preview24 Aug, 2016TRACK TIMES Friday 26th August 1:30pm-2:30pm- Practice One 4:00pm-5:00pm - Practice Two Saturday 27th August 1:00pm-1:15pm - Practice Three 2:15pm-2:30pm - Qualifying (Race 18) 4:30pm-5:35pm - Race 18 – 120km Sunday 28th August 11:40am-12:00pm - Qualifying (Race 19) 2:00pm-3:35pm - Race 19 – 200km TRACK FACTS Circuit Length – 3.93 Kilometres Circuit Direction –... Read More... |
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Ignite Curved Lightbars Now Available15 Aug, 2016CoolDrive Distribution has expanded its lighting range, recently welcoming Ignite’s Curved Single Row LED lightbars to its product offerings.Ignite’s new curved lightbar range is available in three sizes, allowing fitments in a variety of applications from passenger and off-road vehicles, to all types of commercial, industrial and agricultural vehicles. Complementing the existing Ignite Straight Single... Read More... |
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New Rear View Mirror and Reversing Camera12 Aug, 2016CoolDrive Distribution has expanded its already impressive range of safety-related products with the addition of a new rear view mirror and reversing camera kit. It features a 4.3” TFT-LCD rear view mirror kit and patented Stealth Camera which can be discreetly mounted to the rear number plate. The patented Gator Stealth Cams mounting eyelets allow 120... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Opens Second New Zealand Branch10 Aug, 2016CoolDrive Distribution has opened its second branch in New Zealand and 25th overall, located in Mt Wellington, Auckland. The six-person team at CoolDrive Auckland will be headed up by Phillip Rogers, who recently joined CoolDrive from Auckland Auto Air. “The introduction of CoolDrive into New Zealand has exceeded expectations and the opening of our second... Read More... |
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Canberra Wins Branch of the Year8 Aug, 2016CoolDrive Canberra has been awarded the W.J. Blanchard Shield after being named CoolDrive Distribution’s Branch of the Year for 2016. Company founder John Blanchard Snr presented the shield to Darren Power, Canberra’s Branch Manager on the 29th July as part of CoolDrive’s annual Branch Manager’s Awards Dinner. “It is an absolute honour to have been named CoolDrive’s... Read More... |
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New Zealand Expansion Complete with Auckland Auto Air Acquisition29 Jul, 2016CoolDrive Distribution has completed the first phase of its expansion into the New Zealand market with the acquisition of the Auckland Auto Air parts business. Business partners for over 30 years, Auckland Auto Air was both CoolDrive’s first customer in New Zealand and its original distributor, and respective business owners John Blanchard from CoolDrive and... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Expands Engine Management with AFI Acquisition4 Jul, 2016CoolDrive Distribution is cementing its position in the engine management sector, with the acquisition of Sydney-based business, Australian Fuel Injection (AFI). AFI is a specialist supplier of automotive electronic, fuel injection, engine management and ignition system components and also stocks common rail diesel injection products to suit a wide range of vehicles and applications. As of 1... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Enhances Engine Management3 Jun, 2016CoolDrive Distribution today announced the acquisition of a specialist division of Automotive Services Solutions. As of 1 June 2016, the Engine Management Parts Division of Automotive Services Solutions, based in Brisbane, will become part of CoolDrive. The acquisition includes the electronic repair division, which specialises in the repair of electronic modules, including ECUs, brake... Read More... |
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Lighting Range Expands With Narva Inclusion1 Jun, 2016One of Australia’s leading automotive lighting and electrical companies, Narva, has joined CoolDrive Distribution’s product portfolio. CoolDrive now stocks Narva’s extensive lighting products including driving and fog lamps, emergency lighting, RV & interior lighting as well as LED, sealed and conventional lighting options for trucks and trailers. Narva’s comprehensive electrical accessories range is also available including globes,... Read More... |
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Strongarm Gas Supports Now At CoolDrive31 May, 2016CoolDrive Distribution is continuing to expand its product offerings, with the full range of StrongArm gas charged replacement lift supports now available. The StrongArm range of gas supports are the ideal solution for lifting, lowering and counterbalancing weight in a vast range of applications including canopies, caravans, boat hatches and toolboxes. “It is recommended that gas supports... Read More... |
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Winton Supersprint Preview19 May, 2016TRACK TIMES Friday 20th May 13:55-14:25 - Additional Drivers Only Practice Session 14:35-15:35 - Practice One 16:10-17:10 - Practice Two Saturday 21st May 11:45-12:00 - Practice Three 13:20-13:35 - Qualifying (Race 10) 16:00-17:10 - Race 10 – 120kms Sunday 22nd May 11:35-11:55 - Qualifying (Race 11) 13:45-15:35 - Race 11 – 200kms ... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Sponsors Olympic Athlete10 May, 2016CoolDrive Distribution is proud to announce its sponsorship of amateur boxer Jason Whateley, who will be representing Australia at the 2016 Olympic Games. Whateley, the current Australian National Champion in the heavyweight division, funds his career through his work as a qualified personal trainer, “CoolDrive is actually my first corporate sponsor and having them on... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Continues New Zealand Expansion9 May, 2016CoolDrive is further expanding its presence in New Zealand with the recent acquisition of Total Air Conditioning in Albany, Auckland. Effective as of 1 May 2016, the Total Air Conditioning business has become CoolDrive’s second acquisition in New Zealand. “CoolDrive is excited to continue our expansion in New Zealand following last month’s acquisition of Direct... Read More... |
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Perth Supersprint - Preview3 May, 2016TRACK TIMES Friday 6th May 12:00-13:00 - Practice One 14:40-15:40 - Practice Two Saturday 7th May 10:35-10:50 - Practice Three 11:40-11:55 - Qualifying (Race 8) 14:45-15:45 - Race 8 – 120km Sunday 8th May 10:45-11:05 - Qualifying (Race 9) 14:00-15:30 - Race 9 – 200km THE FACTS ON TIM & BARBAGALLO - Tim raced here... Read More... |
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Phillip Island Preview13 Apr, 2016TRACK TIMES Friday 15th April 13:55-14:55 – Practice One 15:55-16:55 – Practice Two Saturday 16th April 11:30-11:45 - Practice Three 13:30-13:45 - Qualifying (Race 6) 16:30-17:30 - Race 6 – 120km Sunday 17th April 11:40-12:00 - Qualifying (Race 7) 14:10-15:35 - Race 7 – 200km TRACK FACTS Circuit Length: 4.445km Circuit Direction: Anti-Clockwise Average Speed:... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Moves to New Zealand with Direct Auto Parts Acquisition4 Apr, 2016CoolDrive is pleased to announce it has acquired the business and assets of Direct Auto Parts Ltd., effective 1 April 2016. Based in Albany, Auckland in New Zealand, Direct Auto Parts is an established and well regarded supplier of rotating electrical and auto electrical components. CoolDrive is a family owned distributor of automotive electrical, lighting,... Read More... |
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Tasmania SuperSprint Preview30 Mar, 2016TRACK TIMES Friday 1st April 11:25-12:25 - Practice One 13:45-14:45 - Practice Two Saturday 2nd April 11:20-11:35 - Practice Three 14:35-14:50 - Qualifying (Race 4) 16:45-17:40 - Race 4 – 120kms Sunday 3rd April 11:40-12:00 - Qualifying (Race 5) 14:05-15:30 - Race 5 – 200kms MEET TIM Thursday 31st March @ 11:30-12:30pm Birchalls (Biante... Read More... |
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Clipsal 500 Preview29 Feb, 2016TRACK TIMES Friday 4th March 10:25-11:05 - Practice One 13:20-14:00 - Practice Two 15:45-15:55 - Qualifying (Race 1) 16:10-16:20 - Qualifying (Race 2) Saturday 5th March 10:35-10:55 - Practice Three 13:50-14:55 - Race 1 – 125km 16:15-17:20 - Race 2 – 125km Sunday 6th March 11:30 – 11:50 - Qualifying (Race 3) 12:40-13:10 - Top... Read More... |
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Footy Tipping Is Back10 Feb, 2016The CoolDrive Footy Tipping competition is back for the 2016 AFL and NRL seasons. This competition is open to all account holders and employees of CoolDrive and always provides a close finish. We have some great prizes up for grabs this year with... 1st Place - Microsoft Surface 3 Tablet 2nd Place - Apple Watch ... Read More... |
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Team CoolDrive Launch 2016 Livery8 Feb, 2016Team CoolDrive is the latest V8 Supercar team to launch their 2016 campaign. The #21 car out of the Brad Jones Racing stable has a new name, a fresh look and a different engineering lineup heading into the season ahead. Tim Blanchard will be driving a relatively new chassis when he takes over ‘Alice’, the Freightliner Racing chassis... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Acquires AME Products1 Feb, 2016CoolDrive Distribution today announced the acquisition of electrical component distributor, AME Products. Like CoolDrive, AME is a family-owned Australian business widely respected for its expertise in the supply and distribution of a wide range of electrical brands and products. CoolDrive’s acquisition of AME is consistent with its commitment to growth and delivering a high level... Read More... |
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Christmas Opening Hours27 Nov, 2015With Christmas fast approaching here are the CoolDrive opening hours over the holiday period. December - Monday 21st to Wednesday 23rd - Open normal hours Christmas Eve - Thursday 24th - Open 8.30am to 11am Christmas Day - Closed Boxing Day - Closed Tuesday 27th - Thursday 31st - Open normal hours New Years Day - Closed January 4th - Resume normal... Read More... |
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The Importance of a Thermostat in Engine Cooling8 Oct, 2015The thermostat has two important jobs to perform; to accelerate engine warm-up and to regulate the engine's operating temperature. A quality thermostat ensures excellent fuel economy, reduces engine wear, provides adequate heater output, and also prevents overheating. This is accomplished by blocking the circulation of coolant between the engine and radiator until the engine has... Read More... |
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Interview with Team CoolDrive Race Engineer Chris Stuckey30 Sep, 2015The role of a race engineer in a V8 Supercar team is critical; they have a huge influence over the performance of the car and are heavily relied upon by the drivers. So we asked Team CoolDrive’s race engineer Chris Stuckey from Lucas Dumbrell Motorsport a few questions about what his role actually involves and... Read More... |
