Mark WalkerCaltex Young Stars Reach Bathurst Finish on Great Race Debut
IN their first-ever Repco Bathurst 1000 start, Caltex Young Stars Matt Chahda and Jaylyn Robotham have finished the Great Race in 18th position aboard their Caltex with Techron ® Holden. In a highly competitive showing throughout the day, the team ran as high as 9th position in a typically drama-filled race that proved the competitive intent of the pair of Bathurst 1000 first-timers. Chahda started the #188 Commodore from 26th position and avoided the early carnage that eliminated several key competitors - while gaining several spots in the process. The duo gradually worked their way through the field with strong
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Team TRTInside the Wildcard: Scene set for the big one
THE SCENE is set for the 2022 Repco Bathurst 1000, with the Caltex Young Stars locked in to the field and ready to race following another productive day of practice on Saturday. Here’s how their Saturday played out, according to TRT’s Erin McCarthy. ONCE AGAIN the Caltex Young Star team, Jay Robotham and Matt Chahda took to the Mount Panorama circuit for two more practice sessions. The first session was a co-driver only session. Robotham took to the track under wet conditions, where all drivers struggled for grip and another two red flags were issued over the duration of
Continue readingReady to Race: Caltex Young Stars Complete Final Bathurst Practice
THE CALTEX Young Stars are ready to tackle Australia’s most famous race following the completion of practice for the 2022 Repco Bathurst 1000. The team and drivers Matt Chahda and Jaylyn Robotham spent Saturday in full-race preparation mode, with two one-hour sessions giving both drivers plenty of seat time in a range of conditions. Robotham spent all of practice five behind the wheel and in wet conditions banked a 2m28.7183s best to place the #118 Commodore 23rd outright, the best result of any session of the weekend so far. The pair then split the duties in the final session, the
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Bathurst 1000: Saturday Notebook
To help you celebrate Bogan Christmas Eve, we've compiled more of the best bits of Bathurst you won't see anywhere else. We trust Santa brings you a win on race day. Next up: The Doric Power Rankings - hit us up on the socials @theracetorque, with the best bits making this week's coverage! The Harris Park Vibe One of the massively noticeable changes to this weekend's race precinct is the re-worked Harris Park area - questions have been asked about what the new owners of Supercars will bring to the party, and we'd love to see more of this. For
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Richard CraillThe ‘We’re half way to being On the (Bathurst) Grid’ Podcast
WE'RE half way through the Great Race week for 2022 which means it's time for a special Bathurst 1000 episode of On the Grid! Bathurst legend Dick Johnson, Supercars CEO Shane Howard, Ford Australia CEO Andrew Birkic, Caltex Young Stars Matt Chahda and Jay Robotham, Repco CEO Wayne Bryant, Walkinshaw Andretti United's Zak Brown and Richie Stanaway all join the show to discuss the first two days on the Mountain, and what is to come. Schibecs, Craillsy and Walker are on the spot to break down Qualifying and look ahead to Sunday's Great Race. Spotify: Click HereApple: Click HereDeezer: Click Here
Continue readingInside the Wildcard: Wet weather qualy
Day two on the Mountain: The rain came, the field was (mostly) set and the Caltex Young Guns met the people - here's the inside story from Erin McCarthy on a big Friday at Mount Panorama. Day 2 at Mount Panorama did not disappoint for our Caltex young stars, Matt Chahda and Jay Robotham. The day started with a visit from Jack and Co’s boss Wade Death and his family, where his three boys got to enjoy watching some morning pit stop practices and having a sit in the number 118 Supercar. Over the day, the duo had the opportunity
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