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Darwin signs new V8 deal
The Northern Territory Government has secured a deal which will see the V8 Supercar Championship return to Darwin until 2018. Chief Minister Paul Henderson said the NT Government had signed a long term agreement with V8 Supercars Australia.
Davison leads Darwin practice
Toll-Holden Racing Team's Will Davison snatched a last gasp quickest provisional time in the closing moments of the practice sessions for the V8 Supercar SKYCITY Triple Crown at Darwin's Hidden Valley.
Levick quits as V8 boss
Cameron Levick has resigned as Chief Executive Officer of V8 Supercars Australia, citing family matters and travel demands impacting on his young family as the reason behind his decision.
Courtney expects car to be ready for Darwin.
James Courtney has confirmed that repairs to his damaged Jim Beam Racing FG Falcon will be completed later this week, and that he will race the car in the fifth round of the V8 Supercar Championship.
Winton winner passes post-race checks
TeamVodafone's Winton race-winning car #888, which was required to undergo an intensive, six-hour full scrutineering inspection by V8 Supercars Australia personnel, has been officially released after passing every aspect of the process.
Skaife enjoys V8 return.
Sprint Gas Racing has the work to do, but the potential to run with the frontrunners in the V8 Supercar series is there, according to former champion Mark Skaife, who pulled on the helmet for the first time since 'retiring' late last year and drove Greg Murphy's Sprint Gas Holden in practice at W
Tander back at Winton.
Leanne Tander is set to step back into V8 Supercar racing ahead of schedule as she gears up for this weekend's Fujitsu Series round at Winton Raceway with support from Wilson Security Racing.
New best for Marshall.
Marcus Marshall has recorded his best ever V8 Supercar practice result on the opening day of the Hamilton 400 meeting in New Zealand, and could not have times his effort better after Team IntaRacing landed a new sponsor for the event.
Business as usual for IntaRacing.
With the #77 Falcon safely on its way to New Zealand for the second round of the 2009 V8 Supercar Series in Hamilton, Team IntaRacing has confirmed that it is 'business as usual' despite the recent announcement that its major sponsor, Access Cash, had closed and withdrawn its support from the tea
Hi-Tec and Red Rooster for Wood.
Kelly Racing driver Dale Wood revealed Hi-Tec Oils and Red Rooster logos on his #16 Holden Commodore ahead of the V8 Supercar season-opener in Adelaide, completing the new team's four-car line-up in the process.
New V8 team launches in Brisbane
The newest team on the V8 Supercar Championship grid IntaRacing has revealed its plans for the 2009 season.
Marshall to join V8 newcomers.
After seasons with Glenfords Racing and Britek Motorsport, separated by periods out of the category, Marcus Marshall looks set to return to the V8 Supercar series full-time with a new outfit in 2009.
Kelly gang goes four-wide in 2009
Brothers Todd and Rick Kelly have opened the doors on one of Australian sport's most ambitious projects with the launch of a new four-car V8 Supercar team.
Reynolds secures V8 seat
David Reynolds will move into the V8 Supercar Championship for the 2009 season after inking a deal to drive as part of the Walkinshaw Racing stable.
IRWIN reveals Davison livery
IRWIN Racing has unveiled the all-new Stone Brothers Racing built Ford Falcon that will be campaigned by Alex Davison during the 2009 season.
Sprint Gas reveals new look
Sprint Gas Racing has revealed a new look for the 2009 V8 Supercar Championship season.
New colours for FPR
Ford Performance Racing has revealed its new-look liveries for the 2009 V8 Supercar Championship season.
Johnson and Courtney confirmed for Jim Beam
Jim Beam Racing has confirmed Steve Johnson and James Courtney as the team's driver line-up for the 2009 V8 Supercar Championship.
Sprint Gas signs Bargwanna.
Sprint Gas Racing has sprung something of a surprise by revealing former Bathurst winner Jason Bargwanna as the unexpected replacement for Jason Richards alongside Greg Murphy for next season.
CAMS announces Adelaide changes.
The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport and the South Australian Motor Sport Board have announced changes that will be made to the Adelaide Parklands street circuit ahead of the 2009 Clipsal 500 in March.
Dumbrell Jr returns to Melbourne.
Lucas Dumbrell, the younger brother of V8 Supercar racer Paul Dumbrell, has been airlifted back to a Melbourne hospital to continue his recovery from the injuries sustained in a Formula Ford accident at Oran Park.
Bright impresses at Oran Park.
Jason Bright secured the best overall result for the Britek-prepared Fujitsu Racing team in the final round of the 2008 V8 Supercar Championship season at Oran Park.
Courtney, Stone Brothers to part ways.
Stone Brothers Racing has announced that James Courtney will leave the team at the end of his current contract in a move that is set to kick-start the V8 Supercar driver changes.