THE SHELL V-POWER RACING TEAM BATTLES HARD AT BATHURST

The Shell V-Power Racing Team has displayed remarkable grit and teamwork at the 2024 Repco Bathurst 1000, overcoming significant hurdles in the lead-up and throughout the race week. The team faced immense challenges, including an engine change mission in the weeks prior as well as a major rebuild of car 17 after a heavy crash during Friday's qualifying. An all-night effort by the team ensured the car was ready for race day, showcasing the crew's relentless determination and dedication.

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2024 Repco Bathurst 1000 - Race 20 Results

Anton De Pasquale / Tony D'Alberto – No.11 Shell V-Power Mustang
Race 20 - P7 (Fastest Lap: 02:08.4301)

Will Davison / Kai Allen – No.17 Shell V-Power Mustang
Race 20 - P12 (Fastest Lap: 02:08.8715)
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‍DE PASQUALE - QUOTE
"It’s been a big week at Bathurst, as always. Mixed feelings about the race, though, because the car was actually performing well, and we had ourselves in a strong position, running in the top 5. Unfortunately, a bad brake change cost us a lot, and without safety cars to help, it set us back for the rest of the day. Otherwise, we were on track for a decent result. It was a huge team effort, especially with the crew coming off some long days and even an all-nighter. I'm really proud of everyone’s hard work."

D'ALBERTO - QUOTE
“Overall, it was a pretty solid day. We were looking really good, with Anton running around P4 or P5 before a slow pit stop cost us about 15-20 seconds. That was the main hiccup. We weren’t the fastest car, but everything else went smoothly. Given that we didn’t come in expecting to be the quickest, finishing in the top five or seven would’ve been a bonus. So, we're not disappointed, just thinking about what might have been. But honestly, most teams up and down pit lane probably feel the same. Everyone’s pretty content with what we achieved.”

DAVISON - QUOTE
"What an intense race. The pace was relentless. We had a great start, moved up positions and stayed in the top 10, battling hard the entire race. Unfortunately, a small hiccup in the pit lane cost us 4 or 5 positions. After the last restart, we gained a couple of spots but couldn’t do much more. We tried a lot with the car today and had some strengths, but ultimately didn’t have the pace we needed. A huge effort by everyone, especially the crew after their incredible work on Friday night. We gave it everything, but a couple of small mistakes cost us a top 10, which was probably the best we could have achieved today."

ALLEN - QUOTE
"It was a huge effort from the team to get the car back together after the big crash in qualifying. Thankfully, everyone was okay, and we just focused on the job. We were looking good but got caught out towards the end. The team was unbelievable, working hard and keeping the spirit high—it was awesome to be a part of. Experiencing my last race for Shell V-Power Racing Team was really special. Will and I were pushing hard with quality laps all race and made very few mistakes. While the result wasn’t what we wanted, the work ethic and determination were outstanding. We'll see how things go in the future."

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