www.revheadsreview.com/news_article60.html -
[Cached Version]
Published on: 3/14/2007
Last Visited: 3/14/2007
JOHN BOWE ANNOUNCES V8 SUPERCAR RETIREMENT
Date Added: 08/02/07
Description:
V8 Supercar hero, John Bowe has announced that he will retire from full-time V8 Supercar racing at the end of the 2007 season.
The 1995 V8 Supercar Champion, Bowe is the most senior driver in the current field and despite being able to out pace many of his younger rivals, has decided to step back from full-time racing at the conclusion of the 14-round championship.
For Bowe, 2007 will be a season of firsts and lasts as the Ford legend prepares to break numerous records and farewell many of the circuits that have become his home and lifeblood over the last four decades.
"After 36 years in the game - 22 years in touring cars, I think it's time to step back and give some of these young blokes a chance in the series," Bowe joked.
"I've been very lucky to have such a long and successful career doing what I love and this year I intend to finish my full-time racing career with a young, exciting team that has a long and prosperous future ahead."
Joining Paul Cruickshank Racing (PCR) for 2007, the elder statesman of V8 Supercar racing, Bowe is delighted to spend his final season in Australia's premier racing category with the series' youngest team, having made their debut in 2006.
This year sees Bowe re-united with his former mechanic from Dick Johnson Racing turned Team Owner, Paul Cruickshank with the pair excited about the team's development program for the upcoming season, utilising Bowe's experience and expertise.
...
"I couldn't be happier to be driving for Paul Cruickshank Racing this year," Bowe said.
...
Bowe will drive the Glenfords-sponsored Falcon for the first time on February 19 during the team's first test day of the year at Queensland Raceway.
"We can't wait to get John into the car," V8 Supercar team owner Paul Cruickshank said.
...
"John has been at the top level of Australian motorsport for many years and has done everything there is to do.
"Along the way, he has collected the sort of experience you can't buy, especially for a young team like PCR.
"Being only our second season, we obviously still have a long way to go to achieve our long-term goals, but John will be a major asset in helping us work towards those.
"We have already made some significant developments to our race program and intend to help John finish his career in fitting style."
Piloting the Glenfords-sponsored Falcon, Bowe will carry the #111 in honour of Cruickshank's close friend Mark Porter who passed away in 2006.
33 online sources [ view sources ]
Profile is not claimed [ claim profile ]
