Matt Stone Racing
| Manufacturer | Ford |
|---|---|
| Team Principal | Matt Stone |
| Race Drivers |
35 Todd Hazelwood 60 Michael Hector 87 Ashley Walsh |
| Chassis | Falcon FG |
| Debut | 2011 |
| Drivers' Championships | 1 (2012) |
| Round wins | 4 |
| Pole positions | 3 |
| 2013 position | 2nd (Ashley Walsh) |
Matt Stone Racing is an Australian racing team competing in the second-tier V8 Supercar Dunlop V8 Supercar Series.
History
In 2011, Matt Stone the son of Stone Brothers Racing (SBR) co-owner Jim, was given the opportunity to run a former SBR Ford Falcon BF in the 2011 development series with Robert Cregan driving.[1]
In 2012, the team expanded to two Falcon BFs, with Daniel Jilesen and Ashley Walsh joining the team.[2] After two rounds the team expanded to three cars, with the SBR entered Falcon FG of Scott McLaughlin entry transferred to the team after the signing of Mahindra Group as minor sponsor, conflicted with SBR's Ford sponsorship.[3] McLaughlin went on to win the series.[4]
In 2013, the team entered three Falcon FGs with Michael Hector, George Miedecke and Ashley Walsh driving.[5][6][7]
In 2014, the team is again fielding three FGs with Todd Hazelwood, Michael Hector and Ashley Walsh driving.[8][9][10] Steven Johnson drove a fourth car at the Townsville Street Circuit and Queensland Raceway rounds.[11]
References
- ↑ "Jim Stone's son starts V8 Supercars team". Speedcafe. 3 February 2011.
- ↑ "Ash Walsh completes Matt Stone Racing line-up". Speedcafe. 21 February 2012.
- ↑ "Scott McLaughlin switches Dunlop series teams". Speedcafe. 26 June 2012.
- ↑ V8 Supercar Development Series 2012 standings Driver Database
- ↑ "Miedecke gets new sponsor, team for 2013". Speedcafe. 5 February 2013.
- ↑ "Ash Walsh confirms 2013 Dunlop series program". Speedcafe. 13 February 2013.
- ↑ V8 Supercar Development Series 2013 standings Driver Database
- ↑ "Hazlewood completes MSR Dunlop line-up". Speedcafe. 17 February 2014.
- ↑ "Ash Walsh signs new Dunlop Series deal". Speedcafe. 5 January 2014.
- ↑ V8 Supercar Development Series 2014 standings Driver Database
- ↑ "Steven Johnson to join Dunlop series". Speedcafe. 25 June 2014.