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“Safety is an obsession in our sport and these days we take every possible precaution. In the same way that I would never go on track without the protection of fireproof overalls, a helmet, a six-point harness and roll cage, I would never go online without the protection of Norton.” Craig Lowndes On the track or online, speed is nothing without safety. A racing team strives for maximum performance and speed from their supercars without impacting safety of the driver. Symantec’s engineers strive for maximum security from Norton software with minimal impact on performance and speed of the user’s PC. This is why Symantec invited Craig Lowndes to be Norton Internet Safety Ambassador in Australia and New Zealand. As Australia’s most popular motor racing driver and a committed family man with children just starting to use a PC, he is the ideal person to help Norton promote online safety and security in the home. Symantec has over 20 years’ experience and is a global leader in developing internet security software. The support infrastructure built up over that time is vast. Our Security Operation Centers monitor the internet for malicious activity 24 hours, 7 days, year round, using more than 40,000 sensors in over 180 countries. The Norton range is the most popular brand of internet security for home and home office users in Australia and New Zealand.* *Based on unit sales of retail boxed products according to GfK Australia and New Zealand Productivity Software Monthly Summary Reports For more information visit www.takethenortonchallenge.com www.norton.com/familyresource www.norton.com/onlineliving www.symantec.com.au |
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Craig Lowndes is proudly the Ambassador for Pirelli Tyres in Australia. A long time advocate for tyre safety, Craig is making the most of this opportunity to help educate the community on the importance of correct tyre maintenance. "A quick tyre check, which you can do yourself at home, could make a big difference to the safety of you & your family,” Craig says. Pirelli has established itself as a market leader in both car and motorcycle tyres, focusing on the high-end segment of each market which are characterised by high performance and elevated technological contents. Pirelli tyres are today seen as synonymous with quality, emotion and ultimate performance. www.pirelli.com.au |
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"Whether I am racing or working on a job, it is critical to me to have the right tools that I know I can rely on - day in and day out. With over 100 years of experience Crescent provides me with the quality and performance that I have come to expect from a trusted brand," says Craig. Not only does Crescent offer some unique and innovative tools such as the Rapid Rench, Rapid Vise and Rapid Slide Wrench, but they also offer a terrific range of screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches and toolsets, suitable for working on the home, car or boat. Crescent is a brand
of Cooper Tools Pty Ltd who are proud to be a local manufacturer
of quality hand tools for the professional, industrial, electronics
and DIY markets. The Coopers Tools range includes premium brands
such as: Cooper Tools is quality endorsed to the ISO 9001 international quality standard and is dedicated to quality excellence in its products, services and customer support. Visit www.coopertools.com.au for more information.
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Tyrepower was established in 1977 and is proud to have celebrated over 30 years of automotive retailing. Founded initially to offer the consumer the flexibility and value of an independent Dealer Network, Tyrepower has now grown to be the largest independent tyre retailer in Australasia. Tyrepower dealers are uniquely positioned in the market to be able to offer consumers a wide range of Australian made and imported products that provides the best value. The focus of Tyrepower stores is to provide service advice and the right price drawing on a wealth of knowledge from over 30 years of successful trading experience. Tyrepower encourages all of their customers to “Say hello to their local Tyrepower Pro.” www.tyrepower.com.au |
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The Kratzmann dynasty is currently in its thirtieth year of operation, a remarkable achievement that has seen the business branch out from used cars, to caravans and motorhomes, and late last year the introduction of their very own boating range in Ozcraft. Over the years, Kratzmann’s Caravans has grown into one of the most reputable and reliable dealers in Queensland, holding more than 30% of the caravan market in their home state and they are well known for their remarkable knowledge and attention to detail in the industry. Kratzmann’s Caravans continues to redefine the concept of first-class quality customer service and its website now allows consumers to buy and take delivery of their brand new caravan with the simple click of a button. To preview the entire Kratzmann’s range, make an enquiry, organise a sale and delivery or simply have a browse, visit www.kratzmann.com.au |
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In five short years, Triple Eight Race Engineering has grown from a V8 Supercar series debutant to a category powerhouse. The Australian outfit was established in 2004, with co-owners Roland Dane, Ian Harrison, Peter Butterly and Derek Warwick seeking a greater challenge to accompany their various successes in the British Touring Car Championship. The learning curve, as expected, was steep, but the team forged on, formulating a long-term plan for success in the iconic Australian sport. A significant step in 2005 was the signing of multiple champion Craig Lowndes, who brought winning experience to the dedicated team of engineers and personnel based in the South Brisbane facility. In Lowndes’ first year with the team, it claimed more pole positions, race and round victories than any other, finishing a close runner-up in the series title chase. A second key to success was the signing of young gun Jamie Whincup, who had a number of standout performances under his belt in the season prior. Whincup made an instant impact with the team, winning on debut on the streets of Adelaide. Paired with Lowndes, Whincup completed a formidable endurance lineup that would go on to win the world-renowned Bathurst 1000. Lowndes maintained his strong run in the championship, once again finishing runner-up. The team took another step forward in 2007, announcing a three-year multi-million dollar sponsorship deal with leading mobile communications company Vodafone. TeamVodafone went on to win a number of key rounds and added a second Bathurst crown to the mantle. It was also the year that Whincup stood up as a genuine title contender, ultimately losing out by a mere 2 points after a hard-fought season right to the final chequered flag. Keen to build on this momentum, Whincup kicked off 2008 in a dominant fashion, winning his second Clipsal 500 and setting up for his biggest year yet. He overcame a massive hurdle after a zero-points round in New Zealand saw the pack reel him back in. Whincup teamed with Lowndes to win the team’s third Bathurst title, a history-making effort for the outfit. He went on to win a total of six rounds, claiming a deserved series title on the way. To cap off a stellar season, TeamVodafone scooped the pool at the V8 Supercar Gala awards, collecting the Teams’ and Drivers’ championships, Barry Sheene Medal (Jamie Whincup), Pole award (Jamie Whincup) and Best Presented Team. Triple Eight’s sister operation continued to enjoy immense success overseas, winning adding another BTCC title and sending its race win tally into the hundreds. Back home the operation shifted to its new headquarters in Banyo, a custom-built facility designed to not only house the team’s V8 Supercars and workshop, but also various customer cars for the 2009 season. Dick Johnson Racing, Paul Cruickshank Racing and Team IntaRacing have all opted for the proven performance of Triple Eight’s race package. Whincup and Lowndes are keen to maintain the benchmark this year, racing a pair of brand new Triple Eight Race Engineering designed and built TeamVodafone V8 Supercars. As the team enters its third season with global telecommunications leaders Vodafone, it also continues to enjoy the support of major partners Nokia, Toshiba, Komatsu and Dexion, while welcoming Norton from Symantec and Hog’s Breath Café. www.teamvodafone.com www.tripleeight.com.au |
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Craig is actively involved in animal welfare and has been a RSPCA Superhero since 2005. The RSPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection and Craig is honoured to call them his official charity. www.rspca.org.au |
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