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Craig Lowndes’ Record Breaker 251 Round Starts.

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Six time Bathurst winner Craig Lowndes was honoured at the 2016 Clipsal 500 Adelaide before Race 1 on Saturday March 5, as he broke the record for the most number of round starts by a V8 supercars driver.

Lowndes elcipsed the record he shared with Russell Ingall, when he started his 251st round in Adelaide.

To celebrate the milestone, Lowndes did a lap of honour before Satruday’s race to allow fans to show their appreciation.

V8 Supercars CEO James Warburton said it was a fitting tribute for the six time Bathjurst winner and three time V8 Suprcars Champion.

“Craig Lowndes is not just a great of Motorsport but one of the greats of Australian sport.  He is a genuine household name and a firm favourite with fans across the country,” he said.

“At nearly 42 years of age, Craig has shown incredible endurance and resilience.  His efforts in 2015  to win his 100th race and sixth Bathurst title and finishing runner up to Champion Mark Winterbottom demonstrate there’s little chance of him slowing down in the near future.

“The V8 Supercars family congratulates Craig on this wonderful achievement and looks forward to him being a big part of the sport for many years to come.

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