KELLY RACING QUOTEBOARD:
RICK KELLY - #15 Jack Daniel's Holden Commodore
"Todd, Bargs and I are all stoked to be on this list," said Rick Kelly.
"When you are working hard as a driver trying to win every race, you are not really thinking about where you rank in the scheme of things. You just look to your next race and think about how you can win it.
"You don't often sit back and think about how long you have been racing in the category or even where the current day drivers rank against some of the greats of the sport that came before us.
"It's a real buzz to be on that list and I'm really looking forward to seeing the top 10. There are so many drivers who have achieved a great deal in Australian touring car racing and it's great to acknowledge them.
"It is a massive thing to be mentioned in the same list as guys like Glenn Seton, who I really looked up to growing up and then got the opportunity to be team-mates with this year in the endurance events.
"I don't really compare myself to a lot of these guys because they are just massive legends of the sport. It's extremely humbling to be on the same list as them because I see them as being at another level."
TODD KELLY - #7 Jack Daniel's Holden Commodore
"I am very excited to see my name in the same group as some of the legends of the sport," said Todd Kelly.
"Rick and I have been following the sport since we were kids back home in Mildura, but there are many names on the list that are well before my time.
"You hear stories about these guys from other drivers and people involved in the sport when they tell you about 'the good old days'. I'm always keen to learn more about those names on the list that came well before I was even around.
"Recognising some of the greats of the sport adds interest to this event and shows us just how many fantastic drivers this sport has had over the years. I'm extremely humbled to be mentioned in the same list."
JASON BARGWANNA - #11 Rock Holden Commodore
"It's quite a humbling experience to be named as part of this list of drivers," said Jason Bargwanna.
"As a kid I grew up idolising these drivers. You would hunt around the back of the pits in your shorts and thongs looking for an autograph from these guys.
"I've got books of photos at home from when I got to meet the legends of the sport, so to be a part of this list is exciting and a massive privilege."
KELLY RACING DRIVER STATS (Pre-Sandown 2010):
TODD KELLY - #7 Jack Daniel's Holden Commodore
Event Starts: 146
Race Wins: 19
Event Podiums: 26
Pole Positions: 6
Best Championship Finish: Fourth (2006)
Highlights: 2005 Bathurst 1000 winner
RICK KELLY - #15 Jack Daniel's Holden Commodore
Event Starts: 122
Race Wins: 10
Event Podiums: 26
Pole Positions: 5
Best Championship Finish: First (2006)
Highlights: 2003 and 2004 Bathurst 1000 winner and 2006 V8 Supercar champion
JASON BARGWANNA - #11 Rock Holden Commodore
Event Starts: 156
Race Wins: 7
Event Podiums: 13
Pole Positions: 2
Best Championship Finish: Seventh (1998 and 2000)
Highlights: 2000 Bathurst 1000 winner
KELLY RACING QUOTEBOARD – PRE-SANDOWN:
JASON BARGWANNA - #11 Rock Holden Commodore
"I think we genuinely learned a lot about the cars in Tassie and had the cars tuned well for Sunday's race," said Jason Bargwanna.
"Sandown is a circuit that I really enjoy. I love the fast run over the hill at Dandenong Road and there are great sections under braking and also accelerating out of the corners down the long straights where you can pass.
"I had a great result there last year so I'm expecting that we can achieve great results there this year in the Rock Commodore."
TONY RICCIARDELLO - #16 Stratco Holden Commodore
"I've raced at Sandown many times before so it's a track where I don't have to concentrate on learning the circuit," said Tony Ricciardello.
"We had good pace on the soft tyre in Tassie so I'm looking forward to running that this weekend as I want work hard to generate more speed out of that.
"I was pleased with our pace in the Stratco Commodore and the speed of the whole team on Sunday in Tasmania but we each had our share of problems.
"So heading into Sandown we are all keen to post some good results."
2010 V8 Supercar Championship Series
Points Standings after Race 22 of 26
1. James Courtney 2662
2. Jamie Whincup 2612
3. Mark Winterbottom 2462
4. Craig Lowndes 2405
5. Garth Tander 2328
6. Shane Van Gisbergen 2178
7. Rick Kelly 1936
8. Lee Holdsworth 1919
9. Paul Dumbrell 1848
10. Michael Caruso 1835
18. Todd Kelly 1273
23. Jason Bargwanna 986
27. Tony Ricciardello 740
NORTON 360 SANDOWN CHALLENGE DETAILS:
Circuit: Sandown International Raceway
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Circuit Length: 3.1 kilometres
Format: 39-lap/120km race Saturday, 65-lap/200km race Sunday
2009 Attendance: 41,068 (three days)
2009 Saturday Pole Position Winner: Will Davison
2009 Saturday Race Winner: Will Davison
2009 Sunday Pole Position Winner: Will Davison
2009 Sunday Race Winner: Garth Tander
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Times below are Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time (GMT +11 hours)
Friday 19 November 2010
10:55am – 11:25am: Practice 1
12:05am – 12:35pm: Practice 2
1:20pm – 1:50pm: Practice 3
3:00pm – 3:30pm: Practice 4
Saturday 20 November 2010
11:20am – 11:40am: Qualifying
12:25pm – 12:55pm: Top 10 Shootout
4:05pm: Race One (Series Race 23) – 39 laps
(39 laps or one lap after 5:05pm local time)
Sunday 21 November 2010
11:15pm – 11:35pm: Qualifying
3:05pm: Race Two (Series Race 24) – 65 laps
(65 laps or one lap after 5:10pm local time)
AUS TELEVISION SCHEDULE – SEVEN NETWORK
Times subject to amendment – please check local guides
Saturday 20 November 2010
2:30pm – 5:30pm: V8 Supercars Race 1
Sunday 21 November 2010
2:30pm – 5:30pm: V8 Supercars Race 2
RACE REPLAYS – SPEED CHANNEL (FOXTEL 505 & 206)
Times subject to amendment – please check local guides
Saturday 20 November 2010: 9:30pm – 10:30pm (Race 1 Highlights)
Sunday 21 November 2010: 7:00pm – 8:00am (Race 1 Highlights)
Sunday 21 November 2010: 12:30pm – 1:30pm (Race 1 Highlights)
Sunday 21 November 2010: 9:30pm – 11:00pm (Race 2 Highlights)
Monday 22 November 2010: 10:30am – 11:30am (Race 1 Highlights)
Monday 22 November 2010: 11:30am – 1:00pm (Race 2 Highlights)
