Holden Collection (#44)

HSV Club Sport R8

HSV Grange Australia

Tony Cochrane (AUS) CEO of V8 Supercars Australia was in Perth to try and secure a deal to bring V8s back to Barbagallo. V8 Supercar Championship, Rd13, Big Pond 300, Barbagallo Raceway, Wanneroo

Steven Johnson (AUS) Jim Beam DJR ford finished 2nd in race 24. V8 Supercar Championship, Rd13, Big Pond 300, Barbagallo Raceway, Wanneroo, Australia, 20-22 November 2009

Todd Kelly (AUS) Jack Daniels Kelly Racing Commodore finsihed 2nd in race 23. V8 Supercar Championship, Rd13, Big Pond 300, Barbagallo Raceway, Wanneroo, Australia, 20-22 November 2009

V8 supercars
Garth Tander (AUS) Toll HRT Commodore finished race 22 in 3rd. The Island 300, Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia, 7-8 November 2009

V8 supercars
Russell Ingall (AUS) Supercheap PMM Commodore spoilt his afternoon with a delaminated front tyre. The Island 300, Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

Dunlop are the official tyre supplier for V8 supercars: The Island 300, Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
Dunlop are the official tyre supplier for V8 supercars. The Island 300, Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia, 7-8 November 2009

Jamie Whincup (AUS) Team Vodafone 888 Ford won both races to extend his championship lead. The Island 300, Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia, 7-8 November 2009

Garth Tander (AUS) Toll HRT Commodore leads the field during race 14. V8 Supercars, Rd7 Sandown 400, Sandown Raceway, Melbourne, Australia, 31 July - 2 August 2009

Safety cars were a feature in race 14: V8 Supercars, Rd7 Sandown 400, Sandown Raceway, Melbourne, Australia
Safety cars were a feature in race 14. V8 Supercars, Rd7 Sandown 400, Sandown Raceway, Melbourne, Australia, 31 July - 2 August 2009

Cameron McConville (AUS) WOW BJR Commodore was 4th in race 14. V8 Supercars, Rd7 Sandown 400, Sandown Raceway, Melbourne, Australia, 31 July - 2 August 2009

Rick Kelly (AUS) Jack Daniels Kelly Racing Commodore heads Davison while running 2nd in race 14. V8 Supercars, Rd7 Sandown 400, Sandown Raceway, Melbourne, Australia, 31 July - 2 August 2009

Garth Tander (AUS) Toll HRT Commodore won race 14 from his team mate Will Davison. V8 Supercars, Rd7 Sandown 400, Sandown Raceway, Melbourne, Australia, 31 July - 2 August 2009

Will Davison (AUS) Toll HRT Commodore won his first race in Race 13 and finished second in Race 14. V8 Supercars, Rd7 Sandown 400, Sandown Raceway, Melbourne, Australia, 31 July - 2 August 2009

James Courtney Jim Beam DJR Ford was 2nd in Race 13: V8 Supercars, Rd7 Sandown 400, Sandown Raceway, Melbourne
James Courtney (AUS) Jim Beam DJR Ford was 2nd in Race 13. V8 Supercars, Rd7 Sandown 400, Sandown Raceway, Melbourne, Australia, 31 July - 2 August 2009

Will Davison (AUS) Toll HRT Commodore saw his championship look cloudy after a DNF in race 24. V8 Supercar Championship, Rd13, Big Pond 300, Barbagallo Raceway, Wanneroo, Australia

Jason Bright Fujitsu Ford was 6th in race 24: V8 Supercar Championship, Rd13, Big Pond 300, Barbagallo Raceway
Jason Bright (AUS) Fujitsu Ford was 6th in race 24. V8 Supercar Championship, Rd13, Big Pond 300, Barbagallo Raceway, Wanneroo, Australia, 20-22 November 2009

The fans came out to watch what was possibly the last V8 race at Barbagallo. V8 Supercar Championship, Rd13, Big Pond 300, Barbagallo Raceway, Wanneroo, Australia, 20-22 November 2009

Mark Winterbottom (AUS) Orrcon FPR Ford finished 3rd in race 23. V8 Supercar Championship, Rd13, Big Pond 300, Barbagallo Raceway, Wanneroo, Australia, 20-22 November 2009

V8 supercars
The start of the race. The Island 300, Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia, 7-8 November 2009

V8 supercars
Podium and results: 1st: Jamie Whincup (AUS) Team Vodafone 888, centre. 2nd: Rick Kelly (AUS) Jack Daniels Kelly Racing, right. 3rd: Garth Tander (aust) Toll HRT, left

V8 supercars
A large crowd witnessed the action. The Island 300, Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia, 7-8 November 2009

Jamie Whincup (AUS) Team Vodafone 888 Ford leads the start of race 13. V8 Supercars, Rd7 Sandown 400, Sandown Raceway, Melbourne, Australia, 31 July - 2 August 2009

Will Davison (AUS) Toll HRT Commodore won race 13 with James Courtney (AUS) Jim Beam DJR Ford 2nd and Craig Lowndes (AUS) Team Vodafone 888 Ford

08av811: Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup Team Vodafone 888 Ford, who won their third straight Bathurst 1000
Craig Lowndes (AUS) and Jamie Whincup (AUS) Team Vodafone 888 Ford, who won their third straight Bathurst 1000, spray the champagne at the podium celebrations

010av802: The start of the race. Jamie Winchup Team Vodafone 888 Commodore
The start of the race. Jamie Winchup (AUS) Team Vodafone 888 Commodore, won back to back V8 Supercar races in Bahrain to make it 4 wins in a row

010av802: Australian V8 Supercars, Rd2, Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain, 27 February 2010
Craig Lowndes (AUS) Team Vodafone 888 Commodore, finished second in Race 3. Australian V8 Supercars, Rd2, Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain, 27 February 2010

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Holden: A Tale of Missed Opportunities and Unfulfilled Dreams In the vast ocean of history, one name stands out - Holden. But this is not about the renowned car company; it's a story that intertwines tragedy, ambition, and missed chances. Imagine holding in your hands a piece of history - a first-class ticket for the ill-fated Titanic. Reverend Stuart Holden possessed such a ticket, destined to embark on an extraordinary journey. However, fate had other plans as his beloved wife fell gravely ill just before the ship set sail on its maiden voyage in April 1912. Holden's dreams were shattered that day, but his legacy would live on through another avenue - Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst. This version of the iconic Holden HSV became synonymous with power and speed, capturing hearts on Aussie racetracks like no other. The roar of its engine echoed through time as it conquered Supercars Touring races across Australia. Yet Holden's influence extended beyond racing circuits. Senate House at the University of London stood tall against Store Street's backdrop – an architectural marvel where knowledge thrived within its walls. It was here that countless minds were shaped under UCL's watchful eye while bearing witness to grand floodlit spectacles illuminating their path towards enlightenment. But let us not forget William Holden – an actor whose talent graced Columbia Studios' silver screens with unforgettable performances etched into cinematic history forevermore. His name resonates far beyond Hollywood's borders, reminding us all that dreams can be realized if we dare to chase them relentlessly. Prestwich Asylum in Lancashire tells yet another tale associated with our enigmatic protagonist – perhaps Percy Holden Illingworth found solace or despair within those walls? Only whispers remain from those who once inhabited these halls alongside Lord Murray himself; their stories lost to time but still lingering in forgotten corridors. Australia beckoned with open arms, and the Australian F1 Grand Prix Support became Holden's playground.