2007 – “That’s Racing”

•    SBR celebrates its tenth year on track
•    SBR employs over 60 people in racing operations, merchandise and SBR Engines making it the largest V8 Supercar team in the series
•    SBR expand their racing operations to contest in the Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series with young Carrera Cup driver Jonathon Webb
•    In an agreement with New Zealand racing outfit TKR, SBR prepare the black Falcon out of the Yatala workshop.
•    Kiwi young gun Shane van Gisbergen signs with SBR to drive the TKR Falcon making his Debut at Oran Park racing against his childhood heroes, Murphy and Ingall.
•    James Courtney claims pole position at the first round of the season and lays to rest any speculation of his ability at the ever challenging Adelaide street circuit
•    Courtney finishes 3rd on the podium at the Clipsal 500 round
•    David Besnard makes a return to the team and long time favourite Luke Youlden are announced as co-drivers for the 2007 season
•    For the second year in a row the #4 JELD-WEN Falcon finishes on the podium at the Bathurst 1000 claiming second place.

Comments from Ross

“2006 and 2007 were tough on the team, after years at the top it was always going to be tough when results dried up.
After five years Russell decided to separate as we both needed a change. He will always be respected at SBR.
The TKR deal ended at conclusion of the 2007 season. The saving grace of the deal was definitely picking up Shane and being able to offer him some valuable time behind the wheel. Shane’s first test day with SBR was on his 18th birthday and on that day we knew there was huge potential in his driving capabilities.”


2007 Photo Gallery