G & W Racing Modified Production Series Finale

02/03/08…Pam Franz…story courtesy of Nathan MacDonald

Shane Macdonald emerged victorious at the final round of the 2007/2008 G&W Racing Queensland Modified Production Series held at Brisbane International Speedway on Saturday night (March 1st).  Macdonald out performed all his opponents, qualifying on the outside front pole beside New South Wales Champion Steve Price.  Macdonald steered his Linmac Automotive sponsored VS Commodore, racing beside Price for the first lap until Macdonald moved into the lead around the outside.

Macdonald went on to lead all thirty laps of the feature race, who drove faultlessly as he was put under constant pressure from Darren White and Aidan Raymont. 

After running in 5th place, Robert Trapp pulled to the infield after a broken steering ball joint halted his chances of taking any further part in the event.

The race looked like it was going to go green to checker but Greg Raymont come to an abrupt halt after losing a wheel, bringing on the caution lights with nine laps to go.  Macdonald continued to lead the field away with Darren White in second, followed by Aidan Raymont, Steve Price, Mark Ferguson and Rodney Pammenter.

Shane Macdonald surged ahead with both Darren White and Aidan Raymont hot on his heels.  Gary Maroske come to a stop in turn one, after a broken stub axle forced him out.  With six laps to go it was going to be a sprint race to end.  Aidan Raymont made the most of the restart, moving into second and then went on to put the pressure on Macdonald out in front.  Macdonald kept his cool as he crossed the line to take his first win in the G&W Racing Series.  Aidan Raymont crossed in second with Darren White third followed by Mark Ferguson, Rodney Pammenter, Steven Zahl, Jason Campbell, Greg Worling, Jeff Peacock and Peter Gray.

To be modest, the racing the fans got to see on Saturday night was by far the best and cleanest racing over the entire series.  Watching the leaders dice through the lapped traffic was remarkable and should be highly commended for their swift driving.

Australian Champion Todd Doyle took a nasty tumble in his final heat, as he caught a rut in turn one and rolled the car, making it a write-off.  Doyle couldn’t have any worse timing as the Australian Title is fast approaching only three weeks away.  If it was any consolation, Todd Doyle remained victorious in winning the 2007/2008 G&W Racing Queensland Modified Production Series.  Aidan Raymont finished in second with Steve Price third, followed by Shane Macdonald, Mark Raymont, Greg Raymont, Gary Maroske, Matt Swarbrooke, Mark Ferguson and Steven Zahl.

The 2007/2008 G&W Racing Queensland Modified Production Series is proudly supported by the following –
G & W Racing, Tracwell Motor Body Builders, Hydraulic Drilling Service, AAA Brisbane Tilt Tray, Tread’s International, Thomsen Builders, Cooroy Auto Wreckers, Beenleigh Mufflers & Brakes, Gav’s Engines, Toowoomba Steering Service, Troy Ware Constructions, RCP Machining, Cooloola Foods and Packaging, Geritz Earthmoving, The Touch up Guys – Logan District, Hillside Auto Dismantlers, John & Coral Carrell Speedway Photographers, Kingaroy Equipment Sales, Mellor Family, Dennis Bullpitt & Robert Trapp