Experienced V8 Supercar driver to oversee drivers in emerging category

FORMER Bathurst 24 Hour winner Cameron McConville has been appointed Driving Standards Advisor for the Kumho Tyres Australian V8 Touring Car Series.

The highly experienced Victorian driver becomes the first ‘DSA’ appointed to the Kumho Series –run for ex-V8 Supercars - since it began in 2008.

McConville will dovetail the role with his driving standards work with the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge, which like the Kumho Series, races on the Shannons Nationals program of events.

South Australian becomes most winning driver in Kumho Series history …

FORMER Kumho Tyres Australian V8 Touring Car Series champion Chris Smerdon has helped put his 2012 title chances back on track with victory in the second round of the series for ex-V8 Supercars at Mallala Motorsport Park.

Smerdon, driving an ex-Stone Brothers Racing Falcon originally raced by James Courtney, won both of today’s races to seal his record sixth Kumho Series round win and second Mallala round win in a row.

Local star leads but expires and title leader Hunter forced to watch

VICTORIAN driver Mark Shepherd has claimed a breakthrough maiden win in Race 1 of the Kumho Tyres Australian V8 Touring Car Series at Mallala Motorsport Park in South Australia.

The Wangaratta-based motel owner took his first-ever pole position earlier in the day and was perfectly placed to grab the lead in the 14-lap race when leader Shawn Jamieson’s Commodore blew a power steering hose while out in front with just two laps to go.

The Image Racing Falcon driver was able to bring his ex-Brad Jones Racing Ford home to seal victory clear of Sydney’s Jim Pollicina and 2011 Mallala round winner Chris Smerdon.