2001 Boost Mobile V8 International

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Flag of New Zealand.svg 2001 Boost Mobile V8 International
Event Information
Round 12 of 13 in the 2001 Shell Championship Series
Pukekohe Park Raceway (1990).png
Date9–11 November 2001
Location Pukekohe, New Zealand
Venue Pukekohe Park Raceway
WeatherFriday: Overcast
Saturday: Overcast, Heavy rain
Sunday: Sunny
Results
Race 1
Distance 31 laps 87 km
Pole position Flag of New Zealand.svg Greg Murphy
Tom Walkinshaw Racing Australia
56.9052
Winner Flag of New Zealand.svg Greg Murphy
Tom Walkinshaw Racing Australia
32:40.8068
Race 2
Distance 36 laps 100 km
Winner Flag of New Zealand.svg Greg Murphy
Tom Walkinshaw Racing Australia
35:57.9519
Race 3
Distance 36 laps 100 km
Winner Flag of New Zealand.svg Greg Murphy
Tom Walkinshaw Racing Australia
39:47.0899
Round Results
First 288 pts
Second 240 pts
Third 232 pts

The 2001 Boost Mobile V8 International was the twelfth round of the 2001 Shell Championship Series. This was the first V8 Supercar event in New Zealand since the 1996 Mobil New Zealand Sprints and the first time as part of the official calendar. It was held on the weekend of 9 to 11 November at Pukekohe Park Raceway in New Zealand.

Contents

In this event, Greg Murphy dominated the weekend at Pukekohe, grabbing three race wins from three and entered the weekend with high expectations. After grabbing provisional pole position, he went on to convert that into a top-ten shootout pole – a first for the 2001 season. The first race was marred due to torrential downpour that resulted in the race being red flagged and ultimately ended prematurely. Shortly thereafter, Mark Larkham was erroneously declared the winner despite the notable handicap of having retired from the race before said red flag was shown. After an appeal from Murphy's team, the Kiwi was declared the winner less than 24 hours later. [1]

Mark Skaife would also clinch his fourth Australian Touring Car championship with a round to spare after title rival Russell Ingall experienced a difficult weekend.

Background

The 2001 Boost Mobile V8 International heralded the first ever overseas championship event for the V8 Supercar series, although it wasn't the first time that V8 Supercar racing was held at the Pukekohe Park Raceway. In 1996, the Mobil New Zealand Sprints saw the V8 Supercars come across the ditch for the first time, although these events were not part of the 1996 Australian Touring Car Championship calendar.

Skaife entered the round with a chance to clinch the championship with one round to spare. His title rival, Ingall, was still in with an outside chance should Skaife had run into troubles throughout the weekend. Although with 455 points between the two drivers, and only 576 maximium for the last two rounds, Skaife was the overwhelming favourite to retain his crown.

Owing to internal disputes, Briggs Motorsport announced that John Bowe would be replaced for the final two rounds by his endurance co-driver and newly-crowned Konica V8 Supercar champion, Simon Wills. [2] [3] Angus Fogg would return to the series in his first solo appearance since the Clipsal 500.

Wills' inclusion on the grid meant that the inaugural New Zealand championship event would have seven Kiwi drivers competing. Others included Murphy, Fogg, Jason Richards, Steven Richards, Paul Radisich and John Faulkner. Along with the drivers, this event marked the first 'home' event for the New Zealand-based team, Team Kiwi Racing.

Race report

Qualifying

Murphy secured provisional pole position on Friday to secure his place in the shootout, being the only driver to set a time under the 57 second bracket.

PosNoNameTeamVehicleTime
151 Flag of New Zealand.svg Greg Murphy Tom Walkinshaw Racing Australia Holden Commodore (VX) 0:56.9591
21 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Skaife Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore (VX) 0:57.0133
34 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Marcos Ambrose Stone Brothers Racing Ford Falcon (AU) 0:57.0813
42 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jason Bright Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore (VX) 0:57.1044
511 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Larry Perkins Perkins Engineering Holden Commodore (VX) 0:57.2896
615 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Todd Kelly Tom Walkinshaw Racing Australia Holden Commodore (VX) 0:57.3174
700 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Craig Lowndes Gibson Motorsport Ford Falcon (AU) 0:57.4036
85 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Glenn Seton Glenn Seton Racing Ford Falcon (AU) 0:57.4745
98 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Russell Ingall Perkins Engineering Holden Commodore (VX) 0:57.4811
1031 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steven Ellery Steven Ellery Racing Ford Falcon (AU) 0:57.5573
119 Flag of Australia (converted).svg David Besnard Stone Brothers Racing Ford Falcon (AU) 0:57.5687
1218 Flag of New Zealand.svg Paul Radisich Dick Johnson Racing Ford Falcon (AU) 0:57.6122
13600 Flag of New Zealand.svg Simon Wills Briggs Motorsport Ford Falcon (AU) 0:57.6191
1417 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steven Johnson Dick Johnson Racing Ford Falcon (AU) 0:57.6295
156 Flag of New Zealand.svg Steven Richards Glenn Seton Racing Ford Falcon (AU) 0:57.6705
16021 Flag of New Zealand.svg Jason Richards Team Kiwi Racing Holden Commodore (VT) 0:57.7624
1710 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Larkham Larkham Motorsport Ford Falcon (AU) 0:57.7665
1854 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Longhurst Rod Nash Racing Holden Commodore (VX) 0:57.7760
1934 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Garth Tander Garry Rogers Motorsport Holden Commodore (VX) 0:57.7993
2043 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Weel Paul Weel Racing Ford Falcon (AU) 0:57.8918
2135 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jason Bargwanna Garry Rogers Motorsport Holden Commodore (VX) 0:58.0055
22777 Flag of New Zealand.svg Angus Fogg Team Kiwi Racing Holden Commodore (VT) 0:58.2709
233 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cameron McConville Lansvale Racing Team Holden Commodore (VX) 0:58.2856
2421 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brad Jones Brad Jones Racing Ford Falcon (AU) 0:58.3434
2524 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Romano Romano Racing Holden Commodore (VX) 0:58.4063
2667 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Morris Paul Morris Motorsport Holden Commodore (VT) 0:58.4992
2775 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Anthony Tratt Paul Little Racing Ford Falcon (AU) 0:58.5299
287 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rodney Forbes Gibson Motorsport Ford Falcon (AU) 0:58.5363
2914 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tomas Mezera Imrie Motor Sport Holden Commodore (VX) 0:58.9099
3046 Flag of New Zealand.svg John Faulkner John Faulkner Racing Holden Commodore (VT) 0:59.0430
Source(s): [4]

Top Ten Shootout

Murphy became the first driver in 2001 to convert his provisional pole position into a top-ten shootout pole, much to the crowds adulation. He also remained the only driver to set a time under 57 seconds. Ingall's quest to reign in Skaife's championship lead hit a setback when he encountered gearbox problems, relegating him to tenth. With Skaife securing second on the grid, the defending champion needed only to finish ahead of Ingall in the first race of the weekend to clinch the title. [5]

PosNoNameTeamVehicleTime
151 Flag of New Zealand.svg Greg Murphy Tom Walkinshaw Racing Australia Holden Commodore (VX) 0:56.9052
21 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Skaife Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore (VX) 0:57.0313
34 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Marcos Ambrose Stone Brothers Racing Ford Falcon (AU) 0:57.1585
415 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Todd Kelly Tom Walkinshaw Racing Australia Holden Commodore (VX) 0:57.1808
511 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Larry Perkins Perkins Engineering Holden Commodore (VX) 0:57.2542
600 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Craig Lowndes Gibson Motorsport Ford Falcon (AU) 0:57.3524
75 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Glenn Seton Glenn Seton Racing Ford Falcon (AU) 0:57.3687
82 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jason Bright Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore (VX) 0:57.5033
931 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steven Ellery Steven Ellery Racing Ford Falcon (AU) 0:57.7089
108 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Russell Ingall Perkins Engineering Holden Commodore (VX) 1:06.8529
Source(s): [6]

Race 1

Run in overcast conditions, it didn't take long for drama to unfold. Jason Bright misjudged his braking heading into the hairpin, sending Craig Lowndes into a spin and left him stranded sideways across the track. Multiple cars careened into him, including Glenn Seton, who incurred extensive damage to the front and rear of his Falcon.

Up the front, Murphy set the pace early on while Skaife and Marcos Ambrose opted to complete their mandatory pitstops as soon as possible. The sheer pace of the Kmart driver and the short nature of the circuit meant Ambrose was immediately put a lap down. Although, this was temporary, as Murphy would peel off for his pitstop merely two laps later. Exiting the pits, Steven Richards' engine expired, forcing him out of the race, ending a torrid day for Glenn Seton Racing. Multiple drivers held off their mandatory pitstops, waiting for looming rain to intervene to their advantage. One of these drivers was Simon Wills, who was making his solo main game debut. He was hindered somewhat after being stuck behind Paul Radisich who was desperate not to go a lap down. By this time, light rain began to fall upon the circuit.

Bright and Ingall came to blows at turn two, resulting in a spin for Ingall and front guard damage for Bright, who experienced great difficulty attempting to get back to pitlane. Murphy began eating into Wills' lead at the rate of up to two seconds per lap. The Briggs outfit still hoping for the intervention of rain. Grip had reduced at this point, but there was nowhere near enough surface water to warrant a switch to wet-weather tyres. Eventually, Briggs relented and Wills pitted for contemporary dry weather tyres. Shortly afterwards, much to their dismay, the rain had arrived. Drivers began peeling in for wet weather tyres. With the exception of a few drivers now rolling the dice with slick tyres on a wet track. This included Anthony Tratt, Paul Morris, and new race leader, Mark Larkham.

"The Australians are running this show – it’s an absolute joke...it's disgusting, unbelievable, the biggest rort I’ve seen. It was a bit disappointing for the crowd who went home Saturday thinking we had been robbed of a win. We shouldn’t have to go and check that the result is made right. It was fairly clear who won but it put a bit of a downer on things until it was sorted out."

Greg Murphy speaking to media after the initial result declaration

By lap 30, the circuit was completely drenched. Those on slick tyres were barely able to keep their cars on the track and were forced to drive at a significantly slower pace compared to those on wets. Even those on the optimum tyre however were struggling. Visiblity was reduced to dangerous levels and eventually the surface water began catching out drivers. Fogg had beached himself in the hairpin bunker, completing an otherwise disastrous day of 'racing' for him. Soon after, Morris spun at Ford Mountain, hit the wall and was out of the race. At the same time, Murphy had passed Larkham for the lead at the hairpin as the Karcher Falcon struggled to put its power to the road, before eventually crashing at the same point were Morris had gone off moments before. Tratt would join both of them seconds later.

With cars dropping out everywhere around the circuit, visibility down to zero, and cars struggling for grip, even on wet weather tyres, the decision was made to end the race early, with race results reverting to the lap previous to when the red flag was shown. Given Murphy had completed more than lap by the time the red flag was shown, he should have been declared the winner. Instead, Larkham was declared the victor, despite him having crashed two laps prior to the session being declared. After lodging an appeal, Murphy was susbequently declared the winner, but not after Murphy vented his frustrations to the media, questioning the integrity of the V8 Supercar officials.

Down the field, Ambrose and Skaife completed the podium, with the latter claiming his fourth Australian Touring Car title with five races to spare. Having clinched the title, Skaife pledged to assist teammate Bright to secure second in the championship ahead of Ingall in the remaining races. Many lauded Jason Richards' performance after finishing fourth, in what was widely acknowledged not to be amongst the best machinery on the grid. Other commendable performances down the grid included Tony Longhurst in sixth, Garth Tander in seventh, and Tomas Mezera in the Imrie Motor Sport car who climbed 17 positions from his original grid slot.

PosNoNameTeamLapsTimeGrid
151 Flag of New Zealand.svg Greg Murphy Tom Walkinshaw Racing Australia 3132min 40.8060sec1
24 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Marcos Ambrose Stone Brothers Racing 31+ 9.67 3
31 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Skaife Holden Racing Team 31+ 10.93 2
4021 Flag of New Zealand.svg Jason Richards Team Kiwi Racing 31+ 12.5016
58 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Russell Ingall Perkins Engineering 31+ 13.0910
654 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Longhurst Rod Nash Racing 31+ 22.4918
734 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Garth Tander Garry Rogers Motorsport 31+ 24.2719
815 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Todd Kelly Tom Walkinshaw Racing Australia 31+ 31.044
917 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steven Johnson Dick Johnson Racing 31+ 34.8014
1035 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jason Bargwanna Garry Rogers Motorsport 31+ 35.7121
11600 Flag of New Zealand.svg Simon Wills Briggs Motorsport 31+ 45.7513
1214 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tomas Mezera Imrie Motor Sport31+ 47.9729
1343 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Weel Paul Weel Racing 31+ 48.2520
147 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rodney Forbes Gibson Motorsport 31+ 48.6028
1575 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Anthony Tratt Paul Little Racing 31+ 2:05.1327
1611 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Larry Perkins Perkins Engineering 30+ 1 lap5
1718 Flag of New Zealand.svg Paul Radisich Dick Johnson Racing 30+ 1 lap12
1824 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Romano Romano Racing 30+ 1 lap25
1931 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steven Ellery Steven Ellery Racing 30+ 1 lap9
202 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jason Bright Holden Racing Team 30+ 1 lap8
2121 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brad Jones Brad Jones Racing 29+ 2 laps24
229 Flag of Australia (converted).svg David Besnard Stone Brothers Racing 29+ 2 laps11
233 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cameron McConville Lansvale Racing Team 29+ 2 laps23
2400 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Craig Lowndes Gibson Motorsport 29+ 2 laps24
Ret10 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Larkham Larkham Motorsport 30Accident17
Ret67 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Morris Paul Morris Motorsport 30Accident26
Ret777 Flag of New Zealand.svg Angus Fogg Team Kiwi Racing 27Spun off22
Ret46 Flag of New Zealand.svg John Faulkner John Faulkner Racing 7Accident damage30
Ret6 Flag of New Zealand.svg Steven Richards Glenn Seton Racing 5Engine15
Ret5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Glenn Seton Glenn Seton Racing 0Accident damage7
Fastest Lap: Greg Murphy (Tom Walkinshaw Racing Australia), 0:57.8307
Source: [7]

Race 2

The championship now wrapped up, attention turned to race two. Murphy once again romped away to an early lead. Jason Richards began to struggle early as the lack of pace in the Team Kiwi Racing car became evident. Murphy and Ambrose elected to complete their mandatory pitstop at the earliest convenience. David Besnard pitted around the same time, only for his engine to develop a misfire, leaving him stranded at the pit entry.

Skaife soldiered on in the lead of the race, opting for the alternate strategy. Knowing Murphy's car was easier on its tyres, the plan was for Skaife to attempt to reign him in toward the end of the race on fresher, grippier tyres. After pitting on lap 11, Skaife emerged behind Murphy and Ambrose. After three laps, Skaife found his way past Ambrose, who chose not to fight what was clearly a faster car at the time. Kelly meanwhile received a stop/go penalty for speeding in pitlane. Ingall's race was curtailed with gearbox issues which threw him toward the bottom of the field and two laps down.

Skaife began to close on Murphy owing to the fresher tyres. The behaviour of both cars suggested Murphy and Skaife were pushing hard. Murphy began to put some distance between them both, but then Skaife closed right back up behind again with four laps remaining, suggesting perhaps he was recovering his tyres for another attack near the end. It would prove to be futile however, as Murphy remained undeterred; winning the second race of the weekend and keeping his dominant streak at Pukekohe intact.

PosNoNameTeamLapsTime / RetiredGrid
151 Flag of New Zealand.svg Greg Murphy Tom Walkinshaw Racing Australia 3635min 57.9519sec1
21 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Skaife Holden Racing Team 36+ 0.7083
34 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Marcos Ambrose Stone Brothers Racing 36+ 7.3182
42 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jason Bright Holden Racing Team 36+ 22.74320
554 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Longhurst Rod Nash Racing 36+ 26.8626
617 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steven Johnson Dick Johnson Racing 36+ 28.8009
734 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Garth Tander Garry Rogers Motorsport 36+ 29.1947
818 Flag of New Zealand.svg Paul Radisich Dick Johnson Racing 36+ 30.93617
931 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steven Ellery Steven Ellery Racing 36+ 31.39219
1000 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Craig Lowndes Gibson Motorsport 36+ 43.31424
1143 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Weel Paul Weel Racing 36+ 47.06813
1235 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jason Bargwanna Garry Rogers Motorsport 36+ 48.85710
137 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rodney Forbes Gibson Motorsport 36+ 49.21614
145 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Glenn Seton Glenn Seton Racing 36+ 50.08130
1521 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brad Jones Brad Jones Racing 36+ 55.70621
1610 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Larkham Larkham Motorsport 36+ 56.76525
1711 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Larry Perkins Perkins Engineering 36+ 57.21416
1815 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Todd Kelly Tom Walkinshaw Racing Australia 36+ 58.5348
1946 Flag of New Zealand.svg John Faulkner John Faulkner Racing 35+ 1 lap28
2075 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Anthony Tratt Paul Little Racing 35+ 1 lap15
21600 Flag of New Zealand.svg Simon Wills Briggs Motorsport 35+ 1 lap11
2214 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tomas Mezera Imrie Motor Sport35+ 1 lap12
23021 Flag of New Zealand.svg Jason Richards Team Kiwi Racing 35+ 1 lap4
24777 Flag of New Zealand.svg Angus Fogg Team Kiwi Racing 35+ 1 lap27
256 Flag of New Zealand.svg Steven Richards Glenn Seton Racing 35+ 1 lap29
263 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cameron McConville Lansvale Racing Team 34+ 2 laps23
278 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Russell Ingall Perkins Engineering 34+ 2 laps5
2824 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Romano Romano Racing 34+ 2 laps18
Ret67 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Morris Paul Morris Motorsport 8Mechanical26
Ret9 Flag of Australia (converted).svg David Besnard Stone Brothers Racing 2Engine22
Fastest Lap: Todd Kelly (Tom Walkinshaw Racing Australia), 0:57.6916
Source: [8]

Race 3

Murphy once again leapt into the lead off the start while Ambrose bogged down, losing positions to Bright and Radisich. On lap 3, Wills was taken out at turn one, beaching his car in the gravel trap. For fear of a safety car, the majority of cars peeled in for their mandatory pitstops, including the leading pair of Murphy and Skaife. As the pit cycle concluded, Bright emerged ahead of Skaife, albeit momentarily. The newly-crowned champion surged past at the hairpin and set off after Murphy.

“It has almost been the perfect weekend for me and the team.”

Greg Murphy speaking to media after winning Race 3; completing the clean sweep for the weekend.

Jones' power steering failed on lap 10, forcing him out of the race. Not long after, Cameron McConville crashed heavily at the end of the front straight. The precarious position of the car resulted in the deployment of the safety car. On the restart, Murphy remained unchallenged. Keeping the lead until the very end. Paul Weel retired from the race with radiator damage incurred through outside assistance. At the hairpin, Paul Romano and Garth Tander spun each other two separate times, with Tander's seemingly being an act of retaliation. Radisich's first lap efforts were eradicated after he was issued a drive-through penalty for kerb-hopping.

To the adulation of the crowd, Murphy crossed the line the victor; completing the clean sweep and remaining undefeated at Pukekohe. Reaffirming his title of the 'King of Pukekohe'. Meanwhile, the Holden Racing Team were engaging in tactics to help Bright's position in the championship. On the final corner of the final lap, Skaife allowed Bright to pass him for second, which drew mild ire from the watching public. Longhurst's eighth place meant he would finish fifth for the round; a tremendous result for the underfunded Rod Nash Racing outfit.

PosNoNameTeamLapsTime / RetiredGrid
151 Flag of New Zealand.svg Greg Murphy Tom Walkinshaw Racing Australia 3639min 47.0899sec1
22 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jason Bright Holden Racing Team 36+ 6.1274
31 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Skaife Holden Racing Team 36+ 6.6222
44 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Marcos Ambrose Stone Brothers Racing 36+ 7.5343
515 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Todd Kelly Tom Walkinshaw Racing Australia 36+ 8.37218
617 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steven Johnson Dick Johnson Racing 36+ 12.0576
711 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Larry Perkins Perkins Engineering 36+ 12.63117
800 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Craig Lowndes Gibson Motorsport 36+ 17.98910
954 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Longhurst Rod Nash Racing 36+ 18.7015
1010 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Larkham Larkham Motorsport 36+ 20.24416
118 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Russell Ingall Perkins Engineering 36+ 20.56327
1231 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steven Ellery Steven Ellery Racing 36+ 20.9139
135 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Glenn Seton Glenn Seton Racing 36+ 27.11414
147 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rodney Forbes Gibson Motorsport 36+ 28.40313
1535 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jason Bargwanna Garry Rogers Motorsport 36+ 31.18412
1634 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Garth Tander Garry Rogers Motorsport 36+ 33.1037
1746 Flag of New Zealand.svg John Faulkner John Faulkner Racing 36+ 34.80019
1814 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tomas Mezera Imrie Motor Sport36+ 48.17322
1918 Flag of New Zealand.svg Paul Radisich Dick Johnson Racing 36+ 42.6748
206 Flag of New Zealand.svg Steven Richards Glenn Seton Racing 35+ 1 lap25
219 Flag of Australia (converted).svg David Besnard Stone Brothers Racing 35+ 1 lap29
22021 Flag of New Zealand.svg Jason Richards Team Kiwi Racing 34+ 2 laps23
2324 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Romano Romano Racing 34+ 2 laps28
24777 Flag of New Zealand.svg Angus Fogg Team Kiwi Racing 33+ 3 laps24
Ret43 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Weel Paul Weel Racing 23Radiator11
Ret3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cameron McConville Lansvale Racing Team 15Accident26
Ret21 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brad Jones Brad Jones Racing 10Power steering15
Ret75 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Anthony Tratt Paul Little Racing 6Retired20
Ret600 Flag of New Zealand.svg Simon Wills Briggs Motorsport 2Spun off21
Fastest Lap: Todd Kelly (Tom Walkinshaw Racing Australia), 0:57.6981
Source: [9]

Aftermath

The V8 Supercar Championship would return to Pukekohe for a further six events, with Murphy remaining largely dominant up until the end of the 2005 event. After conceding the race to Hamilton in 2008, the series would return to Pukekohe in 2013, up until the circuits closure in 2022.

This round would turn out to be Fogg's final drive in the V8 Supercar series. After this, he kept largely to the domestic racing scene in his native New Zealand.

Championship standings

Pos.NoDriverTeamPts
1rightarrow blue.svg 11 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Skaife Holden Racing Team 3290
1rightarrow blue.svg 28 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Russell Ingall Perkins Engineering 2720
1rightarrow blue.svg 32 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jason Bright Holden Racing Team 2635
1uparrow green.svg 451 Flag of New Zealand.svg Greg Murphy Tom Walkinshaw Racing Australia 2562
1downarrow red.svg 517 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steven Johnson Dick Johnson Racing 2440

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The 2001 Phillip Island V8 Supercar round was the first round of the 2001 Shell Championship Series. It was held on the weekend of 23 to 25 March at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in Victoria, Australia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2001 V8 Supercars Darwin round</span>

The 2001 Hidden Valley V8 Supercar round was the fourth round of the 2001 Shell Championship Series. It was held on the weekend of 12 to 13 May at Hidden Valley Raceway in Darwin, Northern Territory.

References

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2001 V8 Supercar 1000
2001 Supercars Championship Next race:
2001 Australian V8 Ultimate
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