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<title>Dixon primed for IRL opener in Brazil</title> 
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<description><![CDATA[Dixon primed for IRL opener in Brazil::
Dixon primed for IRL opener in BrazilThe streets of Sao Paulo, Brazil, will roar with the sound of IndyCars this weekend as the opening round of the 2010 season gets underway.Keen to get started is Target Chip Ganassi Racing particularly after a harsh winter at their home base in Indianapolis.  Our Target group is energized to finally get the 2010 IZOD IndyCar season started with Brazil, says managing director Mike Hull.  When you spend a Midwest winter like were having, it keeps every team member under the roof here in Indianapolis working to make our product better.Chief sponsor Target celebrates its 20th anniversary in open wheel racing with Target Chip Ganassi Racing in 2010. Since the formation of this dominant force in motor]]></description> 
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:44:05 +1300</pubDate> 
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<title>Paddon first official entrant for Rally New Zealand in 2010</title> 
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<description><![CDATA[Paddon first official entrant for Rally New Zealand in 2010::Paddon first official entrant for Rally New Zealand in 2010Rally New Zealand has accepted the first official entry for this years World Rally Championship event in May from two-time New Zealand rally champion Hayden Paddon. Based in Auckland, Rally New Zealand takes place from 6 to 9 May with the rally route taking in a variety of roads north and south of Auckland to create a much-loved, world-class event. Were absolutely delighted to have Hayden Paddon confirm his entry for Rally New Zealand, says Paul Mallard, general manager of Rally New Zealand. Hayden is poised on the brink of an exciting international career this year and its fantastic he will be in New Zealand to contest our event as part of his global competition aspirations]]></description> 
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:41:04 +1300</pubDate> 
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<title>Targa Bambina this weekend</title> 
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<description><![CDATA[Targa Bambina this weekend::Targa Bambina this weekend The Targa Bambina is the launch pad for three Targa events in 2010.  With 260 Klms over 16 tarmac rally stages there are also 394 klms of touring stages throughout the Franklin and North Waikato Districts in the Bambina.  There are good entries in both categories; Targa Bambina and Targa Tour.Targa event dates are:    *      Targa Bambina (Papakura based)   2 day event            13-14 March    *      Targa Rotorua              &nb]]></description> 
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:10:37 +1300</pubDate> 
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<title>Rally New Zealand refines Rising Stars driver development programme</title> 
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<description><![CDATA[Rally New Zealand refines Rising Stars driver development programme::Rally New Zealand refines Rising Stars driver development programmeWith the next crop of talented young Kiwi drivers enjoying the benefits of winning one of the sectors of Rally New Zealands three-part Rising Stars driver development programme, a few changes have been made to the programme for 2010 applicants. Were extremely happy with the way our young drivers have embraced the opportunities available via a scholarship system like Rising Stars, and our 2009 winners highlight the rallying talent in New Zealand, says Rally New Zealand chairman Chris Carr. We have Hayden Paddon, from Geraldine, using his International Award to help top up his Pirelli Star Driver programme and therefore complete a full Production World Rally Championship schedule this season. Development Award winner Ben Jagger, from Whangarei, is using hi]]></description> 
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:04:41 +1300</pubDate> 
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<title>Mixed fortunes for top kartsport contenders at Tokoroa</title> 
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<description><![CDATA[Mixed fortunes for top kartsport contenders at Tokoroa::Mixed fortunes for top kartsport contenders at Tokoroa  Photo: Bradley Hicks There was a contrast in fortunes for the top competitors in the key categories at the combined second round of the Gen-i Kartstars 2010 Rotax Max Challenge and Mi Sedaap Pro Kart Series at Tokoroa's new, extended Pinex Raceway over the weekend. It was very much a matter of business as usual in the three Gen-i Kartstars Rotax Max Challenge of New Zealand classes with round one winners Matthew Hamilton (125cc Rotax Max Light), Andy Schofield (Formula Junior) and Hamish Cross (125cc Rotax Max Heavy) back on the top step of the podium in their respective classes for a second round in a row. In the Lights class, Palmerston North-based international Josh Hart qualified quickest and won the t]]></description> 
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:03:07 +1300</pubDate> 
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<title>Critical point in jetsprint series</title> 
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<description><![CDATA[Critical point in jetsprint series::Critical point in jetsprint series]]></description> 
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:39:34 +1300</pubDate> 
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<title>Greg Murphy tests brand new Castrol EDGE Commodore  </title> 
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<description><![CDATA[Greg Murphy tests brand new Castrol EDGE Commodore  ::
Greg Murphy tests brand new Castrol EDGE Commodore   Four-time Bathurst winner Greg Murphy today completed the first laps in his brand new  Castrol EDGE Commodore V8 Supercar at Queensland Raceway.  Murphy completed the 20 shakedown laps allowed under V8 Supercar rules ahead of the  cars debut at this weekends Clipsal 500 in Adelaide.  After only a handful of laps Im feeling very confident, the new Castrol EDGE Commodore  feels complete and performs all parts of the processes very well, Murphy said afterwards.  The Triple Eight-designed cars provide a very strong base to start from and I am very much  looking forward to rolling t]]></description> 
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:48:57 +1300</pubDate> 
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<title>TKR to re-appear at Clipsail 500</title> 
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<description><![CDATA[TKR to re-appear at Clipsail 500::
TKR to re-appear at Clipsail 500 Team Kiwi Racing will make a return to the V8 Supercar Championship this weekend at the Adelaide Clipsal 500. TKR will blood 25-year-old Christchurch driver Matthew Hamilton in the Fujitsu Development Championship in Adelaide, campaigning the All Black BF Falcon prepared by Matthew White Motorsport, the winning team in last years series. The kiwi team had looked at running their own operation completely but owner David John opted for the alliance with MW Motorsport, who are proven performers across the Tasman. We feel the alliance with MW Motorsport will give us a competitive machine from the start and with a proven race team behind it. They have four cars in the series and the sharing of data between all cars will be a real benefit, Mr John said. It will allow us to c]]></description> 
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:16:42 +1300</pubDate> 
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<title>Halliday to lead Kiwi team for Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup in Europe</title> 
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<description><![CDATA[Halliday to lead Kiwi team for Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup in Europe::Halliday to lead Kiwi team for Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup in Europe Photo: Halliday competing in 2009New Zealand racing driver Matt Halliday is returning to contest the 2010 Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup and will be driving for the new Kiwi team, Giltrap Racing, under direction of German organisation MRS Racing. Halliday contested six rounds of the 2009 Championship and finished 7th overall in the points and also took out the coveted Rookie Trophy. The popular Kiwi impressed with his debut appearance in the Series which also saw him contest a race with MRS thus giving him an insight into the team operation which led to his being signed for this years full championship. The campaign marks the debut appearance of a New Zealand team with Halliday being officially supported by Porsc]]></description> 
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:24:03 +1300</pubDate> 
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<title>Kiwi combo clean up Aussie F3, Evans in charge</title> 
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<description><![CDATA[Kiwi combo clean up Aussie F3, Evans in charge::
Kiwi combo clean up Aussie F3, Evans in charge  Mitch Evans and fellow Kiwi Ben Crighton have swept all other drivers aside  in the opening round of the Formula 3 Australian Drivers Championship finish first and second respectively in all three races held over the weekend. Evans won three races but as usual, the stats only tell part of the story.  It took a massive effort from the 15-year-old Kiwi this weekend to hold off a fired-up Ben Crighton, who applied immense pressure to Evans in each of todays two races at Wakefield Park, near Goulburn, in New South Wales.Evans won the sprint race this morning and the longer 25-lap feature this afternoon but had to drive on lap-record pace to stave off Crightons TanderSport machine.On th]]></description> 
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:02:01 +1300</pubDate> 
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