The BetEasy Darwin Triple Crown can’t come soon enough for a fired up Jack Smith this weekend.
Coming off the back of his best Supercars finish to date with a P10 at the Sydney SuperSprint, Jack heads to Hidden Valley feeling confident and eager to keep the top ten results coming.
It’s a tricky little circuit, Hidden Valley, with that long front straight and twisty back section that puts a premium on a good handling car. You can bet that the SCT MotorSports team will be working hard to tune up the BJR commodore to perfection. Throw in those hot Darwin conditions, that take their toll on the tyres, and we have a really awesome weekend’s racing to look forward to!
Keep up to date with Jack on the SCT MotorSports Facebook page across the event for the latest updates. Broadcast of the race will be LIVE on channel 10 and FOX Sports across the weekend. Your local TV times and coverage information can be found here - https://www.supercars.com/tv-schedule/
TRACK TIMES
SATURDAY 15TH AUGUST
10:10-10:30 ACST | Rookie Drivers Only
10:50-11:20 ACST | Practice 1
11:50-12:20 ACST | Practice 2
13:05-13:15 ACST | Qualifying Part 2 – Race 13
13:20-13:30 ACST | Qualifying Part 2 – Race 13
13:40-14:20 ACST | Qualifying TFSO – Race 13
15:30 ACST | Race 13 / 38 Laps
SUNDAY 16TH AUGUST
11:40-11:50 ACST | Qualifying – Race 14
11:55-12:05 ACST | Qualifying – Race 15
13:20 ACST | Race 14 / 38 Laps
15:30 ACST | Race 15 / 38 Laps
FAST FACTS
It might say ‘cool’ on the outside but inside the CoolDrive Commodore it’ll be anything but as Macauley Jones turns up the heat when the Supercars return to the top end this weekend for the BetEasy Darwin Triple Crown.
Macca heads to Hidden Valley after his highest placed Supercars finish to date with a solid P8 at the last round in Sydney. It’s a real challenge at the Top End too, with those hot Darwin temps - and distinctive Hidden Valley track - putting a premium on car balance, tyre conservation and strategy. You won’t want to miss a minute of the action!
Stay tuned to the CoolDrive Auto Parts Facebook and Instagram pages across the event for the latest updates on Macca. Broadcast of the race will be LIVE on Channel 10 and FOX Sports 506. Your local TV times and coverage information can be found here - https://www.supercars.com/tv-schedule/
TRACK TIMES
SATURDAY 15TH AUGUST
10:10-10:30 ACST | Rookie Drivers Only
10:50-11:20 ACST | Practice 1
11:50-12:20 ACST | Practice 2
13:05-13:15 ACST | Qualifying Part 2 – Race 13
13:20-13:30 ACST | Qualifying Part 2 – Race 13
13:40-14:20 ACST | Qualifying TFSO – Race 13
15:30 ACST | Race 13 / 38 Laps
SUNDAY 16TH AUGUST
11:40-11:50 ACST | Qualifying – Race 14
11:55-12:05 ACST | Qualifying – Race 15
13:20 ACST | Race 14 / 38 Laps
15:30 ACST | Race 15 / 38 Laps
FAST FACTS
● Qualifying Lap Record – 1m05.4737s Scott McLaughlin, DJR Team Penske, 2019, Ford Mustang GT.
● Race Lap Record – 1m06.5590s Nick Percat, Brad Jones Racing, 2018, Holden Commodore ZB.
● The pole-sitter has won just eight of the last 27 races in Darwin. However, the trend has been changing in recent years with five of the last nine Darwin races won by the car starting on pole.
● The number of drivers in the 2020 field that have competed in a Darwin shootout before is 13. There are 11 yet to make their Darwin Shootout debut.
● Race 2 in 2002 was red-flagged for a multi-car accident on the first lap. It was restarted over the full 35-lap distance.
After his first podium last time out at the Sydney SuperSprint, Todd Hazelwood is ready to come out all guns blazing in the Brut Military Grade Commodore at the BetEasy Darwin Triple Crown this weekend.
The Hidden Valley circuit can be difficult to master, with its long front straight and tricky back section that emphasises handling and responsiveness. On top of that, the warm conditions mean tyre conservation and strategy will be critical. It all adds up to a fascinating and exciting weekend of action!
Stay tuned to the Brad Jones Racing Facebook and Instagram pages across the weekend for the latest updates on Todd in the Brut Military Grade Supercar. Broadcast of the race will be LIVE on Channel 10 and on FOX Sports. Your local TV times and coverage information can be found here - https://www.supercars.com/tv-schedule/
TRACK TIMES
SATURDAY 15TH AUGUST
10:10-10:30 ACST | Rookie Drivers Only
10:50-11:20 ACST | Practice 1
11:50-12:20 ACST | Practice 2
13:05-13:15 ACST | Qualifying Part 2 – Race 13
13:20-13:30 ACST | Qualifying Part 2 – Race 13
13:40-14:20 ACST | Qualifying TFSO – Race 13
15:30 ACST | Race 13 / 38 Laps
SUNDAY 16TH AUGUST
11:40-11:50 ACST | Qualifying – Race 14
11:55-12:05 ACST | Qualifying – Race 15
13:20 ACST | Race 14 / 38 Laps
15:30 ACST | Race 15 / 38 Laps
FAST FACTS
Nick Percat is set to turn up the heat in the R&J Batteries Supercar for the BetEasy Darwin Triple Crown event at Hidden Valley Raceway this weekend.
Nick’s in top form in 2020 with two race wins already under his belt and he’s eyeing off more success at his 100th Supercars Championship round. Hidden Valley’s been a happy hunting ground in the past with a podium in 2017 and Nick’s also the current race lap record holder too. Sunshine, fans and a super-fast R&J Batteries Supercar, what more could you want!
Stay tuned to the Brad Jones Racing Facebook and Instagram pages across the event for the latest updates on Nick in the R&J Batteries Supercar. Broadcast of the race will be LIVE on Channel 10 and FOX Sports 506. Your local TV times and coverage information can be found here - https://www.supercars.com/tv-schedule/
TRACK TIMES
SATURDAY 15TH AUGUST
10:10-10:30 ACST | Rookie Drivers Only
10:50-11:20 ACST | Practice 1
11:50-12:20 ACST | Practice 2
13:05-13:15 ACST | Qualifying Part 2 – Race 13
13:20-13:30 ACST | Qualifying Part 2 – Race 13
13:40-14:20 ACST | Qualifying TFSO – Race 13
15:30 ACST | Race 13 / 38 Laps
SUNDAY 16TH AUGUST
11:40-11:50 ACST | Qualifying – Race 14
11:55-12:05 ACST | Qualifying – Race 15
13:20 ACST |Race 14 / 38 Laps
15:30 ACST | Race 15 / 38 Laps
FAST FACTS
