2nd March, 2002
Kärcher Formula Ford Track Attack, Australian Grand Prix
Coulthard
maintains good form at AGP, Whincup thrills
New Zealand's Fabian Coulthard has emerged victorious yet again,
winning the Kärcher Formula Ford Track Attack at the Australian Grand
Prix despite a courageous attempt by Jamie Whincup in today's race
three.
Whincup started today's race at the back of the grid after a crash
yesterday with his team mate Marcus Marshall left his Van Diemen with
serious damage.
Determined to make amends, Whincup quickly worked his way up the
positions, moving from 24th to fifth by the end of the second lap, and
thrilling spectators with some exciting passing. Despite the
intermittent rain Whincup clocked a race-best time of 2:08.448 on the
fifth lap, and climbed to third position.
By this stage Coulthard had comfortably extended his lead, and was on
his way to another victory at the Albert Park circuit.
After taking 1.3 seconds per lap off Coulthard's lead, and overtaking
Nick Agland's second-placed Spectrum on the sixth lap, Whincup was still
unable to catch the quick Kiwi.
After starting today's race at the front of the grid, Agland finished
third, with Bart Mawer crossing the line fourth.
Coulthard was overjoyed with results of the weekend, and is hoping to
celebrate with his famous third cousin David tonight; "I'm really pleased to have won today's race, but full
credit must also go to Jamie who did a marvellous job."
Whincup was pleased to have made up for yesterday's disappointment;
"I can't believe the extreme highs and lows of this weekend - I'm
just really pleased to have repaid the effort the team put in last night
rebuilding
my car."
The Revolution Racegear Hard Charger Award for race three was awarded to
Andrew Jones who, after experiencing technical difficulties yesterday,
gallantly climbed from 30th position to finish eighth.
More exciting open-wheel racing will continue when the Ford Racing
Formula Ford Championship kicks off at Wakefield Park on March 31st.
Kärcher Formula Ford Track
Attack - race one results (10 laps)
1) Jamie Whincup (Van Diemen) 21:37.594
2) Fabian Coulthard (Van Diemen) 21:37.613
3) Marcus Marshall (Van Diemen) 21.50.656
4) Barton Mawer (Van Diemen) 21:51.287
5) Daniel Reinhardt (Spectrum) 22:00.188
6) Nick Agland (Spectrum) 22:00.502
7) James Small (Mygale) 22:09.103
8) Tony Pugliese (Van Diemen) 22:17.737
9) Neil McFadyen (Van Diemen) 22:17.770
10) Mark Douglas (Van Diemen) 22:21.330 |
Kärcher Formula Ford Track
Attack - race two results (10 laps)
1) Fabian Coulthard (Van Diemen) 21:45.608
2) Nick Agland (Spectrum) 21:50.576
3) Barton Mawer (Van Diemen) 22:00.411
4) Daniel Reinhardt (Spectrum) 22:00.451
5) Daniel Elliot (Van Diemen) 22:01.442
6) James Small (Mygale) 22:07.192
7) Glen Hastings (Van Diemen) 22:14.181
8) Mark Douglas (Van Diemen) 22:14.335
9) Kurt Wimmer (Van Diemen) 22:16.424
10) Ty Hanger (Spectrum) 22:20.979 |
Kärcher Formula Ford Track
Attack - race three results (8 laps)
1) Fabian Coulthard (Van Diemen) 17:35.609
2) Jamie Whincup (Van Diemen) 17:40.836
3) Nick Agland (Spectrum) 17:49.035
4) Barton Mawer (Van Diemen) 17:58.721
5) Mark Douglas (Van Diemen) 18:12.122
6) Robbie Jones (Van Diemen) 18:14.849
7) John Petit (Swift) 18:16.239
8) Andrew Jones (Van Diemen) 18:18.311
9) Neil McFadyen (Van Diemen) 18:18.573
10) Greg Woodrow (Mygale) 18:18.871 |
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