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TONY BATES TAKES LIGHTS-TO-FLAG VICTORY IN AUDI SPORT R8 LMS CUP SEASON OPENER_5c7a6f7483815.jpeg

In intense heat and on one of the world’s most challenging street circuits, Australian Tony Bates won the opening round of the 2019 Audi Sport R8 LMS Cup with a flawless run from pole to flag. Behind him, fellow countryman Yasser Shahin put in an electrifying performance, The Bend Motorsport Park driver surviving a late-race technical issue to claim second from a starting position of seventh.

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TONY BATES GRABS POLE IN SCORCHING AUDI SPORT R8 LMS CUP QUALIFIER

March 1, 2019 RNW Staff

The searing heat of the Australian sun did nothing to cool the intensity of competition as the 2019 Audi Sport R8 LMS Cup season got underway with qualifying for Saturday’s opening round one. With ambient temperatures at the 3.219km Adelaide Street Circuit hitting 40 degrees centigrade and track temperatures even higher, it was experienced Australian GT campaigner Tony Bates who sealed pole position with a lap of 1:21.574.

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THE AUDI SPORT R8 LMS CUP ANNOUNCES 2019 CALENDAR

November 12, 2018 RNW Staff

Audi Sport customer racing Asia has announced a ten-race, four-nation calendar for the eighth season of the Audi Sport R8 LMS Cup in 2019. The Asia-based competition will retain its successful all-privateer format with a strong focus on driver development, professional mentoring and a swathe of unique, money-can’t-buy benefits.

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STRONG START TO THE YEAR FOR B-QUIK IN ADELAIDE

March 7, 2018 Charles Côté

A very competitive weekend to get the new racing season underway as B-Quik Racing made a one-off return to the Audi Sport R8 LMS Cup for its first round of year, which took the Asian ‘one make’ series onto the streets of Adelaide, the circuit that’s famously the former home of the Australian F1 Grand Prix, for the first time.

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Kiwis have little luck in Adelaide

March 3, 2018 Charles Côté

Richie Stanaway's car was damaged after contact with fellow Kiwi Fabian Coulthard and the wounded Ford was then pushed into the tyre bundle a couple of corners later as the trailing cars tried to force the issue with him.

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Decisive win for Shane van Gisbergen in Supercars opener

March 3, 2018 Charles Côté

Holden driver Shane van Gisbergen has won the opening race of the Supercars championship in Adelaide to send a major warning to his Ford rivals.

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Kiwis open throttle on V8 season

March 2, 2018 Charles Côté

The 2018 Supercars championship gets underway on the streets of Adelaide today with the first of two races over the weekend. Five New Zealanders will line-up this season – all in competitive machinery. They talk to Dale Budge about the year ahead.

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Van Gisbergen fastest in Adelaide qualifying

March 2, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

Only two Kiwis will take part in tomorrow's top 10 shootout at the Adelaide 500 after a dramatic Friday qualifying session on the streets of the South Australian capital.Defending Adelaide champ Shane van Gisbergen posted the fastest... ...

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B-QUIK SET TO HIT THE TRACK IN ADELAIDE FOR AUDI R8 CUP OPENER

March 1, 2018 Charles Côté

Well folks, the Supercars' championship kicks off this weekend in Adelaide. It's the 20th time the big bangers have visited the mean streets of Adelaide and 2018 is the 15th time the event has been the opening stanza of the series.

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Kiwi Supercars drivers will be in action this weekend as the opening round of the 2018 Australian Supercars Championship gets underway in South Australia. The Adelaide 500 has always been a top event and a favourite amongst Supercars drivers, teams and fans. While Australian Jamie Whincup from Red Bull Holden Racing will be defending last season's title, the pressure will be on Kiwi team mates Scott McLaughlin and Fabian Coulthard at Shell V-Power Racing.

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Fabian Coulthard’s flying under radar

February 28, 2018 Charles Côté

Kiwi Supercars driver Fabian Coulthard seems to be the forgotten man heading into this weekend's opening V8 round on the streets of Adelaide.The 35-year-old is rated fifth favourite for the title by the bookmakers.

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THE AUDI SPORT R8 LMS CUP GOES GLOBAL AT 2018 SEASON OPENER IN AUSTRALIA

February 28, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

Familiar faces join exciting newcomers for the start of an electrifying new era for the Audi Sport R8 LMS Cup at Australia’s demanding 3.219km Adelaide Street Circuit. The Asia-based line-up is complimented by a strong Australian driver contingent, reflecting the Cup’s strategy to attract local entries at the season’s signature events. Rounds 1 and 2 … Continue reading → ...

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Red Bull Holden Supercar at the gate for 2018 season

January 19, 2018 Charles Côté

The Red Bull Holden Racing Team (aka Triple Eight) has revealed its 2018 Supercar contender, which will hit the track at Adelaide on the first weekend of March.