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John Blanchard Recognised by VASA8 Aug, 2018We are proud to announce that CoolDrive Auto Parts CEO John Blanchard has been honoured with a Pioneer Award by VASA for his contribution to the Australian automotive electrical and air conditioning industry. VASA’s Pioneer Awards were inaugurated in 1996 to recognise individuals who have contributed above and beyond the call of duty, to standards,... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Honours Star Performers8 Aug, 2018The geographic diversity of the CoolDrive Auto Parts network was highlighted by the company’s recent Branch of the Year Awards. Presented at the Rendezvous Hotel in Melbourne in late July, the Awards were shared with the CoolDrive branches from Albury (NSW) and Melbourne (VIC), while the new regional award went to the Western Australia/South Australia... Read More... |
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Loyalty & Longevity Recognised by CoolDrive8 Aug, 2018In this age of high employment mobility, the long-term loyalty and contributions of employees has been recognised by CoolDrive Auto Parts’ in recent inductions into its ‘Hall of Fame’. Presented at Melbourne’s Rendezvous Hotel in late July at CoolDrive’s annual Branch of the Year Awards night, the Hall of Fame acknowledges the efforts of individuals... Read More... |
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Sydney SuperNight Recap6 Aug, 2018TODAY TIMES Qualifying Qualified: 25th – 1:29.1599s Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin – 1:27.9494s Race 21 – 300kms / 77 Laps Finished: 16th Winner: Shane Van Gisbergen THE RECAP & WORD FROM TIM Fans have waited over twenty years to see the Supercars race again under lights on their home soil; and last night’s inaugural Sydney... Read More... |
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Sydney SuperNight Preview3 Aug, 2018The Sydney SuperNight event is the first night race on the Supercars calendar since 1997. The 300km format is the longest single driver event of the year, and the win is worth a whopping 300 points, making it a possible game changer with the endurance season just around the corner. The elimination style qualifying format... Read More... |
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Queensland Raceway Recap23 Jul, 2018TODAYS TIMES Qualifying Qualified: 27th – 1:09.5702s Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin – 1:08.4900s Race 20 – 200kms / 67 Laps Finished: 22nd Winner: Shane Van Gisbergen THE RECAP It was all about moving forward for Tim Blanchard and Team CoolDrive today, with Tim having to work his way through the pack, starting the 200km race... Read More... |
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Ipswich Saturday Race Recap23 Jul, 2018TODAYS TIMES Practice Three Position: 26th – 1:10.0863 Fastest: Scott McLaughlin – 1:09.0645s Qualifying Qualified: 26th – 1:09.5843s Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin – 1:08.5014s Race 19 – 120kms / 40 Laps Finished: 23rd Winner: Scott McLaughlin COMING UP Sunday 22nd July 10:40 – 11:00 – Qualifying 14:05 – 15:35 – Race 20 – 200kms /... Read More... |
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Ipswich Friday Practice Report20 Jul, 2018TODAYS TIMES Additional Drivers Practice – Dale Wood Position: 15th – 1:10.4847s Fastest: Garry Jacobson – 1:09.6257s Practice One Position: 20th – 1:10.1202s Fastest: Jamie Whincup – 1:09.3904s Practice Two Position: 14th – 1:09.6605s Fastest: Shane Van Gisbergen – 1:09.2447s COMING UP Saturday 21st July 11:20 – 12:05 – Practice Three 13:25 – 13:40 –... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Auto Parts Named a Business of Tomorrow20 Jul, 2018CoolDrive Auto Parts has been announced as one of the 2018 Westpac Australian Businesses of Tomorrow. The Westpac Businesses of Tomorrow is a program designed to reward and recognise businesses with the drive to shape Australia’s future, with CoolDrive Auto Parts selected amongst the top 200 businesses for 2018. “We are absolutely thrilled to be... Read More... |
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Ipswich SuperSprint Review17 Jul, 2018Queensland Raceway was quickly dubbed the ‘Paperclip’ because of it’s six turn design and lack of elevation. Changing temperatures can make this circuit a nightmare for drivers and engineers as its grip level changes at different times of the day. Despite its simple layout, it tends to provide entertaining racing with passing opportunities at turns... Read More... |
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Saturday Race Report9 Jul, 2018TODAY’S TIMES Qualifying Qualified: 25th – 1:13.1925s Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin – 1:12.1239s Race 17 – 200kms / 70 Laps Finished: 24th Winner: Jamie Whincup COMING UP Sunday 8th July 11:30 – 11:50 – Qualifying 13:55 – 14:20 – Top Ten Shootout 16:05 – 17:45 – Race 18 – 200kms / 70 Laps THE WORD... Read More... |
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Townsville Practice Report9 Jul, 2018TODAY’S TIMES Practice One Position: 25th – 1m14.2592s Fastest: Shane Van Gisbergen – 1m12.6700s Practice Two Position: 24th – 1m13.4640s Fastest: Jamie Whincup – 1m12.2435s COMING UP Saturday 7th July 11:55 – 12:15 – Qualifying 14:10 – 14:35 – Drivers Parade 16:05 – 17:45 – Race 17 – 200kms / 70 Laps Sunday 8th July... Read More... |
