McLaughlin leads home 1-2 for Shell V-Power Racing

| Photographer Credit: Shell V-Power Racing Ford

Scott McLaughlin scored his first race win for Shell V-Power Racing in front of team owner Roger Penske at Barbagallo Raceway at the latest round Virgin Australia Supercars Championship.

“That was awesome – I got every element of that race right. I got a great start, and put all the pieces together. I’m so happy to get my first win for the team. Fabs has got a couple, and I’m stoked to get one myself now, especially with Roger here. Our car pace was incredible, and the tyre life was good too. What a day!”

In a dominant performance from the Shell Falcons, McLaughlin finally converted his early season speed into victory in the 120km Race 7 ahead of team-mate Fabian Coulthard. McLaughlin had won the start from pole-sitter Coulthard, with the Shell Fords charging into the distance during the early laps of what was always going to be a tyre economy race.

Third and fourth home were the Red Bull Holden Racing team-mates Jamie Whincup and Shane van Gisbergen.

Benjamin Carrell is a freelance motorsport writer and currently edits talkmotorsport.co.nz. He writes for a number of Kiwi drivers and motorsport clubs. That's when he's not working in his horticultural day-job or training for the next road or mtb cycle race!

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