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'I'd look like an a****** if I took him out'

WHY DIDN'T REYNOLDS GO FOR THE WIN? Fresh from his success in Darwin, Reynolds had the scent of victory in his nostrils again in Townsville. He sat on the rear bumper of Winterbottom for almost half the race, and the leader was struggling with tyres. >> view original

McLaughlin grabs emotional pole for GRM

Shane van Gisbergen was next quickest ahead of Reynolds, while Winterbottom had to settle for fifth after fading in the final sector of his lap. McLaughlin scored his first pole position in Townsville. Source: Getty Images. Saturday's third-placed ... >> view original

Prodrive puts drivers on notice

PRODRIVE Racing has delivered a warning to all four of their drivers ahead of the final race of the Castrol EDGE Townsville 400 weekend: beware of the kerbs. They were the downfall of Chaz Mostert's challenge in the Saturday race, with the rising star ... >> view original

Davison sets pace in Townsville P2

TYRE strategy mixed up the order for V8 Supercars second practice session for the Castrol EDGE Townsville 400, Will Davison leading the way by dint of a set of soft Dunlop rubber. The Erebus pilot set the fastest lap of the session just before the ... >> view original

Final day in Townsville set to be big

It's the final day of the Castrol EDGE Townsville 400, and it's set to be big. Make sure you're trackside to see the V8 Supercar drivers fight for critical points in today's 200 kilometre race at 4.15pm, following the single 20-minute qualifying ... >> view original

Firefighters to investigate cause of blaze that destroyed Townsville Laundries ...

Firefighters will this morning attempt to enter a partially collapsed Townsville business that was destroyed by a blaze overnight to investigate the fire's cause. Emergency services were called to Townsville Laundries on Woolcock Street after a ... >> view original

Mostert snares Townsville V8s pole

In-form V8 Supercars star Chaz Mostert has dramatically snatched pole position from teammate Mark Winterbottom for the opening race of the Townsville 400. Chaz Mostert during the 2015 Clipsal 500 Adelaide. Source: Photosport. Championship leader ... >> view original

Frosty: Townsville's our danger track

How the Fords fare in Townsville — good or bad — will have wider implications on the bigger championship picture. Implications that, if the Falcons are swift, should be warning signs for all of Winterbottom's rivals. “Townsville's a big test for us ... >> view original

Fresh Paint: Townsville 400

THE Holden Racing Team will take its 25th Anniversary celebrations to a new level in Townsville, celebrating the career of touring car legend Peter Brock with a new livery. Inspired by Brock's 1997 HRT VS Commodore, in which he claimed his last ever V8 ... >> view original

MacPherson/Shiels win Townsville AGT opener

The Porsche of Andrew MacPherson and Brad Shiels took a comfortable victory in the opening Australian GT Championship race at the Castrol Edge Townsville 400. Shiels emerged in the lead following the mandatory pit stops which he converted into a ... >> view original