Every year, the lure of the
Carline Mufflers National Super Sedan Series entices new drivers
onto the tour to take on Australia's best at venues across four
states. Hitting the road for the first time can be a daunting
undertaking given the compact schedule and the number of miles
travelled between events. However, every season sees a new batch
of rookies looking to make their mark on the championship and
this year is no exception with five drivers already confirmed as
eligible for the Clearview Towing Mirrors Rookie of the Year
title and the great prize that is on offer.
The 2009/2010 contenders are a very diverse bunch and their
battle for the Clearview Towing Mirrors Rookie of the Year crown
will add an extra dimension to the already intense on-track
competition that takes place at every round. Any driver
contesting the entire series schedule who has not previously
contested more than 50% of a NSSS championship in a previous
season is eligible for Rookie of the Year honours. Points
accumulated at each round ultimately determine the winner of the
Clearview Towing Mirrors Rookie of the Year, which will be
announced at the NSSS Presentation Dinner in Adelaide on January
25. The winner will receive a voucher for 10 custom designed
RACEHARD crew shirts for their race team for current or
following race season. The shirts will be designed and made by
Racehard Race Gear in Melbourne.
The highest profile member of the rookie class of 2009/2010
is two-time Australian Champion Kevin Purton. Despite his
national title victories and outstanding record of success in
his home state of Tasmania, Purton is yet to contest any NSSS
events and his inclusion in the field will certainly create
plenty of interest amongst Super Sedan aficionados. However, the
very nature of a travelling series such as the NSSS is the fact
that anything can happen and usually does, so Purton is far from
a certainty to snare the rookie trophy. Others looking to stake
their claim as the top series newcomer are fellow Tasmanian Sam
Hughes, second-generation New South Welshman Clayton Pyne and
Queensland duo Graeme Elliot and Trent Wilson. Of these, Pyne is
the only one lacking any NSSS experience, although he has an
outstanding record of success in a variety of motorsport
disciplines, both in Australia and overseas. Of course, with
series nominations remaining open until the first round of
competition, the list of series rookies could grow in the weeks
ahead.
Clearview Towing Mirrors are designed as an aftermarket full
replacement mirror. They are designed to fit directly into
position on the car where the existing mirror is mounted. Once
installed, you simply pull the mirror head outwards when you
need to tow. They simply just push back in once you unhook your
van or trailer. This is not new technology at all, as these
styles of mirrors have been around for years on American trucks,
such as Ford F Series, Chevy and Dodge. Now they are available
here for Australian vehicles, compatible with some 4WD makes and
models. Currently they are available for Toyota Landcruiser 100
Series and Nissan GU Patrols but there will be other models
available soon.
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