PINEPAC RACING NEWS

Anderson struggles down south

With drizzle greeting us on Saturday morning at the Levels Raceway, the ITM Racing team worked on the chassis set up to further test the recent Holden upgrades.  With minor tuning throughout the first test session, the ITM Commodore responded and Andrew chipped away at his times, ending up 14^th fastest. (more…)

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Improved results slip away in southern squall

After what seemed like a long break from the track since round 2, the ITM Racing team hit the track on Friday for a shakedown and hot laps.  “With the new suspension parts installed, the feel of the car was greatly changed, and with some tuning, I am sure it will be faster” said Andrew.

The first test session on Saturday was all about getting to grips with the new adjustments and finding a balance window.  With the ITM Commodore responding well, Andrew improved from 11^th in the first session to 9^th in the second session.  (more…)

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Anderson aiming to crack top ten

This weekend sees the ITM Racing team return to the track at the world’s southernmost FIA approved motor racing circuit, Teretonga Park.  Arriving a couple of days early for this weekend, the team will carry out routine servicing and also take the chance to install some new Holden homologation parts approved over the new year period.  In an effort for the class to address the parity issue, the category has undertaken some controlled testing over the last month and has approved these upgrades to address some of the Holden handling issues. (more…)

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Anderson makes the Top 10 for the weekend

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Anderson looking to make amends

 Returning to their west Auckland base after the opening round, the ITM Racing team has spent the last couple of weeks reverse engineering the chassis in search of answers for the lack of competitive performance.  Coming off the back of some strong end of last season results, the team was confident that this would be built on in the new season.  However, finding the right balance for the car eluded the team all weekend. (more…)

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Tough start to the season

After a busy couple of weeks rebuilding the ITM Commodore, it was a relief to see 70 being unloaded from the transporter on Friday morning.  Heading into the first test session on Saturday morning, the car felt balanced but Andrew was unable to get to the same pace that he had at Pukekohe last season.  The team worked to iron out the minor issues from the rebuild but a quick time proved elusive. (more…)

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New Laminated Wood helmet being trialed by Andrew this season

Under construction on the Lathe is an innovative new Wooden helmet Andrew will trial this season.

Made from ultra dense Pinepac E-frame Radiata Pine which is tested to an MOE (modulus of elasticity) of over 20, this helmet could well take over from less enviro friendly composites! (more…)

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ITM 400 Community Day – Hamilton

Andrew Anderson and the ITM Racing Holden Commodore will be at the ITM400 Community Day this Saturday 25 September 2010 from 9am to 12pm. (more…)

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New livery unveiled for the 2010/11 season

After a low key unveiling of the 2010/11 livery, Andrew set about spending the weekend at Speedshow spreading the word about ITM Racing.  We gave away hundreds of posters and colouring books, made the day of many children by letting them sit in the race car, and had a few yarns with racing fans. (more…)

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First in class for Sciarone at Woodhill 100

In one of the most challenging races in the 30 year history of the Woodhill 100, Rene Sciarone steered his Chenowth Toyota to 3rd outright and 1st in the Super 1600 class.

Starting the race from 4th position Rene soon slotted into 3rd position, 1st Super 1600 class car and held that to the finish. (more…)

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