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Three-time V8 Supercar Championship winning team, Stone Brothers Racing, has confirmed that Alex Davison will drive the #4 Ford Falcon for the next three years along with naming rights sponsorship from IRWIN Industrial Tools for the 2009 season.
Led by Jimmy and Ross Stone, Stone Brothers Racing (SBR) is an official Ford Motor Company entry and will campaign the all-new FG model Falcon from the opening round, the Clipsal 500 on 19-22 March in Adelaide.
Davison?s motor racing experience goes far beyond his 29 years of age, having raced all over the world with his most recent exploits in GT racing earning him the Porsche Trophy for the most outstanding privateer Porsche driver in the world!
The grandson of four-time winner of the Australian Grand Prix, Lex Davison, Alex will go head-to-head with younger brother Will in the V8 Supercar Championship.
"I am thrilled to be joining Stone Brothers Racing in the IRWIN Racing FG Ford Falcon," said Davison.
"Everyone from Jimmy and Ross to the crew, IRWIN and Ford, as well as myself can?t wait for the opening round in Adelaide.
"This will be a big challenge as the championship is very competitive. However, the team has a fantastic history of success and with the new FG Ford I am sure we can put the IRWIN Racing Falcon towards the front.
"There will be a lot of focus on the battle between Will and I on the track. We are both very competitive, but also professional; Dad may find it hard to be neutral.
"I am looking forward to working with everyone at IRWIN Industrial Tools. They have outlined some fantastic activities that will really engage their customers and I?m keen to ensure we back that up with the right performances on the track."
Ross Stone is looking forward to the ?new look? of his team in 2009.
"New driver, new sponsor and new car all makes for a really exciting time for our team," said Ross Stone.
"Alex has raced against some of the best drivers in the most competitive championships in the world during his career. He has raced mainly in the endurance races in V8 Supercars, but we feel that with an SBR FG Falcon he has the best opportunity to show his true capabilities in this championship.
"I am really excited to welcome IRWIN Industrial Tools as our naming rights sponsor on the #4 entry. They take all areas of their business very seriously, including this partnership. We are confident that we can present the IRWIN name in the best possibly way on and off the track.
"Racing the new FG Falcon is sure to give us a lift in 2009. Along with Ford, we have been preparing for the car?s debut for two years and we will be ready to hit the track running from Adelaide.
"The other factor we have been preparing for is the E85 fuel. We have been at the forefront on testing and evaluating the fuel and we will be ready come Adelaide."
Vice President of IRWIN Asia-Pacific, Nick Pritchard, is looking forward to the new partnership in 2009.
"To have IRWIN Industrial Tools on the side of a Stone Brothers Racing FG Falcon entry with Alex Davison behind the wheel is a great opportunity for our company," said Pritchard.
"IRWIN puts in a massive effort with our racing program. Not only is it about brand building, but also engaging customers on all levels.
"2009 marks our third year in the V8 Supercar Championship Series and we have exciting promotions to complement what we are doing on the track with Alex and Stone Brothers Racing.
"We will announce those promotions, as well as unveil the car, closer to the start of the season."
Davison will test the IRWIN Racing FG Falcon ahead of the opening round of the 15- event V8 Supercar Championship Series beginning with the Clipsal 500 on the streets of Adelaide on 19-22 March.
Three-time V8 Supercar Championship winning team, Stone Brothers Racing, has confirmed that Alex Davison will drive the #4 Ford Falcon for the next three years along with naming rights sponsorship from IRWIN Industrial Tools for the 2009 season.
Led by Jimmy and Ross Stone, Stone Brothers Racing (SBR) is an official Ford Motor Company entry and will campaign the all-new FG model Falcon from the opening round, the Clipsal 500 on 19-22 March in Adelaide.
Davison?s motor racing experience goes far beyond his 29 years of age, having raced all over the world with his most recent exploits in GT racing earning him the Porsche Trophy for the most outstanding privateer Porsche driver in the world!
The grandson of four-time winner of the Australian Grand Prix, Lex Davison, Alex will go head-to-head with younger brother Will in the V8 Supercar Championship.
"I am thrilled to be joining Stone Brothers Racing in the IRWIN Racing FG Ford Falcon," said Davison.
"Everyone from Jimmy and Ross to the crew, IRWIN and Ford, as well as myself can?t wait for the opening round in Adelaide.
"This will be a big challenge as the championship is very competitive. However, the team has a fantastic history of success and with the new FG Ford I am sure we can put the IRWIN Racing Falcon towards the front.
"There will be a lot of focus on the battle between Will and I on the track. We are both very competitive, but also professional; Dad may find it hard to be neutral.
"I am looking forward to working with everyone at IRWIN Industrial Tools. They have outlined some fantastic activities that will really engage their customers and I?m keen to ensure we back that up with the right performances on the track."
Ross Stone is looking forward to the ?new look? of his team in 2009.
"New driver, new sponsor and new car all makes for a really exciting time for our team," said Ross Stone.
"Alex has raced against some of the best drivers in the most competitive championships in the world during his career. He has raced mainly in the endurance races in V8 Supercars, but we feel that with an SBR FG Falcon he has the best opportunity to show his true capabilities in this championship.
"I am really excited to welcome IRWIN Industrial Tools as our naming rights sponsor on the #4 entry. They take all areas of their business very seriously, including this partnership. We are confident that we can present the IRWIN name in the best possibly way on and off the track.
"Racing the new FG Falcon is sure to give us a lift in 2009. Along with Ford, we have been preparing for the car?s debut for two years and we will be ready to hit the track running from Adelaide.
"The other factor we have been preparing for is the E85 fuel. We have been at the forefront on testing and evaluating the fuel and we will be ready come Adelaide."
Vice President of IRWIN Asia-Pacific, Nick Pritchard, is looking forward to the new partnership in 2009.
"To have IRWIN Industrial Tools on the side of a Stone Brothers Racing FG Falcon entry with Alex Davison behind the wheel is a great opportunity for our company," said Pritchard.
"IRWIN puts in a massive effort with our racing program. Not only is it about brand building, but also engaging customers on all levels.
"2009 marks our third year in the V8 Supercar Championship Series and we have exciting promotions to complement what we are doing on the track with Alex and Stone Brothers Racing.
"We will announce those promotions, as well as unveil the car, closer to the start of the season."
Davison will test the IRWIN Racing FG Falcon ahead of the opening round of the 15- event V8 Supercar Championship Series beginning with the Clipsal 500 on the streets of Adelaide on 19-22 March.
