Sunday, October 12, 2008

Ford’s Craig Lowndes/Jamie Whincup Win Bathurst 2008

Ford’s Craig Lowndes/Jamie Whincup Win Bathurst 2008




Fords Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup won Bathurst again today becoming the first drivers to win Bathurst 3 times in a row in 24 years.

Whincup now has a record of 7 starts for 3 wins and a second, not bad for any Bathurst driver.

Greg Murphy and Jason Richards came second spot for Holden,

and James Courtney and David Besnard came third.

Today’s feat for equaled the all-time record for successive triumphs for the 888 Ford team.
drivers who have won Bathurst 3 times in a row.

Peter Brock - 1978-80 and 82-84
Jim Richards - 1978-80
Larry Perkins - 1982-84
Craig Lowndes - 2006-08
Jamie Whincup - 2006-08

Holdens Skaife came in 12th after twice hitting the wall.

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