2010 Australian V8 Ute Racing Series Explained

The 2010 Auto One V8 Ute Racing Series was a motor racing series for Ford Falcon and Holden utilities (commonly known as "utes"), built and conforming to V8 Utes series regulations and those holding valid licences to compete as issued by series organisers Spherix and Australian V8 Ute Racing Pty. Ltd. The series formed the tenth running of a national series for V8 Utes in Australia. The series began on 17 March 2010 at the Adelaide Street Circuit and ended on 2 December at the Homebush Street Circuit after 8 rounds.

The series was won by Grant Johnson, driving a Holden VE SS Ute.

Teams and drivers

The following drivers competed in the 2010 V8 Utes series

TeamCarNo.DriverRounds
Hi-Tech MotorsportFord BF Falcon XR8 Ute1 Jack Elsegood1–2 Andrew Miedecke
Holden VE Commodore SS Ute47 Grant Johnson1–2 Tony Longhurst
SEW Eurodrive RacingFord BF Falcon XR8 Ute2 Noel Edge1 Stephen Robinson
Sage Automation RacingHolden VE Commodore SS Ute3 Gary Baxter1–2 Cameron McConville
Kanga RacingFord BF Falcon XR8 Ute4 Peter Burnitt1 Chris Pither
Madashell MotorsportFord BF Falcon XR8 Ute5 Steve McFadden Charlie O'Brien
Denco/One ConstructionFord BF Falcon XR8 Ute6 Rohan BarryN/A
JMG Maintenance RacingFord BF Falcon XR8 Ute7 Jeremy Gray1 George Miedecke
Sieders Racing TeamFord BF Falcon XR8 Ute8 David Sieders1 Rod Barrett
9 Andrew Fisher1–2 Rick Bates
Variety GroupHolden VE Commodore SS Ute10 Brendon TuckerN/A
Holden VE Commodore SS Ute16 Grant Ludbey1 Brendon Tucker
Brock Race EngineeringHolden VE Commodore SS Ute11 James BrockN/A
Holden VE Commodore SS Ute31 Lauren GrayN/A
SG ChangiHolden VE Commodore SS Ute12 Ryo OrimeN/A
Wollongong Performance RacingFord BF Falcon XR8 Ute13 Gary Carson1 Marcus Zukanovic
Chill RacingFord BF Falcon XR8 Ute14 Brad Patton1 Robbie Maddison
Ford BF Falcon XR8 Ute32 Kurt Wimmer
Charlie O'BrienFord BF Falcon XR8 Ute15 Charlie O'BrienN/A
Brunswick Valley Coaches RacingFord BF Falcon XR8 Ute17 Robert Jarvis1 Tim Leahey
Samboy Chips RacingHolden VE Commodore SS Ute18 Scott Jennings1 Paul Morris
Holden VE Commodore SS Ute19 Tim BlanchardN/A
Holden VE Commodore SS Ute56 Nathan PrettyN/A
Holden VE Commodore SS Ute67 Paul MorrisN/A
Holden HeavenHolden VE Commodore SS Ute20 Andrew SchultzN/A
Revolution RoofingHolden VE Commodore SS Ute21 Allan LetcherN/A
Thirsty Camel RacingHolden VE Commodore SS Ute22 Craig Dontas1 Leanne Tander
Workhorse RacingFord BF Falcon XR8 Ute23 Ben Kavich1 Anthony Kavich
Eagle Pro RacingHolden VE Commodore SS Ute24 Nandi Kiss1 Rod Wilson
GBF Underground MiningHolden VE Commodore SS Ute25 Paul Williams1 James Brock
West Coast RacingHolden VE Commodore SS Ute26 Rhys McNally1 Tim Shaw
Bob Jane T-Marts RacingHolden VE Commodore SS Ute27 Kim Jane1 Steve Owen
Wilson Brothers RacingHolden VE Commodore SS Ute30 Graham EdwardsN/A
Cribbin Blencowe Estate AgentsFord BF Falcon XR8 Ute33 Dennis Cribbin Chris Smerdon
Pedigree RacingHolden VE Commodore SS Ute34 Adam Bressington
iseek RacingFord BF Falcon XR8 Ute37 Jason Gomersall1 Steven Bradbury
Williams Race TechHolden VE Commodore SS Ute41 Gary MacDonald1 Luke Youlden
Holden VE Commodore SS Ute71 Layton Crambrook1 Mal Rose
Ice Break RacingHolden VE Commodore SS Ute42 Chris PitherN/A
Ford BF Falcon XR8 Ute72 Pedro Marusic1 Anthony Alford
ISRI Truck Seats RacingHolden VE Commodore SS Ute43 Steve Hodges1 Matt Lockwood
Grove Fruit Juice RacingFord BF Falcon XR8 Ute44 Greg Willis1 Grant Bromley
Rick Gill MotorcyclesHolden VE Commodore SS Ute51 Rick GillN/A
Vittoria Coffee RacingHolden VE Commodore SS Ute55 George Elliott1 Marshall Brewer
Harris MotorsportHolden VE Commodore SS Ute58 Ryal Harris1 Andrew Schultz
Red Ass MexicanFord BF Falcon XR866 Yanis DerumsN/A
MangomediaHolden VE Commodore SS Ute
Wilson Security RacingHolden VE Commodore SS Ute69 Charlie Kovacs1 Charlie Kovacs Jr.
Wake Up Backpackers RacingHolden VE Commodore SS Ute88 Warren Millett1 Matt Holt
Sydney/Complete Soda BlastingHolden VE Commodore SS Ute89 Martin MillerN/A
Dunn MotorsportFord BF Falcon XR8 Ute98 Colin DunnN/A
Ford BF Falcon XR8 Ute99 Ben Dunn1 Colin Dunn

Race calendar

The 2010 V8 Utes Series consisted of eight rounds, all of which were held on the support programme of the V8 Supercar Championship Series.

Rd.Race titleCircuitCity / stateDateWinner
1 Clipsal 500Adelaide Street CircuitAdelaide, South Australia11–14 MarchDavid Sieders
2 Winton Motor RacewayWinton Motor RacewayBenalla, Victoria14–16 MayGrant Johnson
3 Skycity Triple CrownHidden Valley RacewayDarwin, Northern Territory18–20 JuneGrant Johnson
4 Sucrogen Townsville 400Townsville Street CircuitTownsville, Queensland9–11 JulyJack Elsegood
5 L & H 500Phillip Island Grand Prix CircuitPhillip Island, Victoria10–12 SeptemberGrant Johnson
6 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000Mount Panorama CircuitBathurst, New South Wales7–10 October
7 Armor All Gold Coast 600Surfers Paradise Street CircuitSurfers Paradise, Queensland22–24 OctoberChris Pither
8 Sydney Telstra 500Homebush Street CircuitSydney, New South Wales3–5 DecemberCharlie O’Brien

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