2002 – “Almost There”.

•    The SBR young driver trend continues with the addition of Paul Weel and Simon Wills named as co-drivers for the enduros.
•    SBR enters the series with a third entry with Wayne Gardner, former 500cc World Champion,  in Caltex colours.
•    SBR’s merchandise business continues to grow and acquires the warehouse and office building next to the workshop to expand.
•    Marcos Ambrose finishes 2nd overall for the round behind Mark Skaife at Eastern Creek International Raceway.
•    David Besnard secures his first podium finish for the year finishing 3rd overall at the Perth, Barbagallo round.
•    Ambrose qualifies fastest at QLD Raceway, a track he has spent more time perfecting than any other in the series.  
•    Besnard and Wills win the Queensland 500 race at Willowbank Raceway.
•    For the second year in a row Marcos Ambrose finishes on the podium at Pukekohe in 3rd position.
•    Ambrose wins two of the three sprint races and takes out the final round at Sandown.
•    Ambrose finishes 3rd overall, the highest placed Ford driver in the V8 Supercar Championship Series.
                

Comments from Ross

“The highlight of the year was winning the QLD 500 enduro. Considering how David started the race, with all four wheels on the grass by the second corner, he managed to settle down and drove brilliantly supported well by Simon Wills completing his stints in tricky conditions.

Marcos’ momentum was starting to build belief in the team, as SBR’s support and popularity grew and our team merchandise was suddenly everywhere.”  

2002 Photo Gallery