JACK DANIEL'S RACING MAKES SOLID START IN PERTH
Jack Daniel's Racing drivers Todd and Rick Kelly have both made a solid
start to the Bigpond 300 with solid performances at Barbagallo Raceway in
Western Australia today.
Todd Kelly was the fastest driver in the first part of today's practice
aboard his #7 Jack Daniel's Racing Holden Commodore, following up that
result with fourth and 10th fastest times in the second and third segments
respectively.
Brother Rick Kelly was also pleased with his day's work in preparation for
this weekend's two races in his #15 Jack Daniel's Racing Holden Commodores
as he worked at getting a sound race set-up, only using one set of tyres in
practice today.
Jamie Whincup was fastest in final practice today at Barbagallo Raceway
ahead of Fabian Coulthard and James Courtney.
JACK DANIEL'S RACING QUOTEBOARD
Todd Kelly - #7 Jack Daniel's Racing Holden Commodore:
"We're both reasonably happy," said Todd Kelly.
"The Jack Daniel's Commodore was probably close to perfect out of the truck
and the biggest thing was just the unknown of the tyre quality through the
field.
"So I didn't really know where we are at and we will not know until we go
out for qualifying and everyone is on greens.-
"I think we're sitting reasonably well so far."
Rick Kelly - #7 Jack Daniel's Racing Holden Commodore:
"Our Jack Daniel's Commodore was pretty reasonable straight out of the truck
today," said Rick Kelly.
"We wanted to save as many tyres as we could for tomorrow, which meant that
towards the end of practice our rears were a little bit old.
"We made a fair few changes, some good and some bad, and it was just enough
for us to pick a package that was pretty reasonable.
"When we're on the same tyres as the other guys we're in the top five. So
with any luck tomorrow when we have greens on we should be towards the front
a little bit more.
"I'm pretty happy with today. We found a lot that worked and with us coming
to a track that is perhaps a little bit different to some of the others that
we're used to, it's a good start.
"It looks like after the weekend, at this stage, we will be able to tick the
box for having good car speed at this track, when we come back for next t
year."
-credit: kellyracing.com.au
