THE BRAT Member 20 Member For: 21y 3m 23d Location: Gold Coast Posted 11/12/06 10:58 AM Share Posted 11/12/06 10:58 AM Lowndes wins major V8 awardMonday Dec 11 20:50 AEDTCraig Lowndes lost the series title but won the prestigious Barry Sheene Medal for a second successive year at the V8 Supercar awards dinner at Crown Casino.Ford driver Lowndes was runner-up to Holden's Rick Kelly in a dramatic finish to the V8 crown at Phillip Island on Sunday, but beat his young rival to the sport's top award voted by media and commentators.Lowndes and Kelly staged a dogged duel for the series crown, the race ending in controversy when Kelly bumped Lowndes off the track in the final race ending his title hopes.After a four-hour protest hearing, race stewards dismissed the Ford complaint that Kelly's pit lane penalty was too lenient.Lowndes accepted the judges' decision and ruled out taking the matter to an appeals board or to the sport's world governing body FIA.The Barry Sheene Medal is awarded to the driver who shows outstanding leadership, personality, fan appeal and sportsmanship throughout the season - qualities Lowndes has portrayed better than ever in the past 24 hours.V8 Supercars Australia chairman Tony Cochrane congratulated Lowndes on his great achievements across the year."Craig more than fits the bill for this award named after one of Australia's greatest motorsport identities," Cochrane said."Craig, like the late Peter Brock who was also a personal mentor of his, is a people's driver."He personifies all what this sport is about - giving back to the fans and the people."Lowndes and teammate Jamie Whincup were also honoured for their Bathurst 1000 victory. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/31048-lownds-win-barry-sheene-medal/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberley Scott www.australianflag.org.au Donating Members 6,763 Member For: 19y 11m 3d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 11/12/06 11:02 AM Share Posted 11/12/06 11:02 AM (edited) You have to admire Craig Lowndes, for his abilty to keep getting up and smiling. I have grown to have an absolute respect for the guy.Scotty Edited 11/12/06 11:02 AM by Kimberley Scott Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/31048-lownds-win-barry-sheene-medal/#findComment-475112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHR BOOST Moderating Team 5,698 Member For: 21y 9m 15d Gender: Male Location: Southern Highlands NSW Posted 11/12/06 11:05 AM Share Posted 11/12/06 11:05 AM Its not quite the championship but no other person comes close to Lowndes Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/31048-lownds-win-barry-sheene-medal/#findComment-475117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinnkexr6t Member 291 Member For: 18y 11m 21d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne, Hampton Park Posted 11/12/06 11:06 AM Share Posted 11/12/06 11:06 AM Im really happy for him! He deserved it! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/31048-lownds-win-barry-sheene-medal/#findComment-475119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seventytwo Still have a turbo, it's just on a diesel. Lifetime Members 5,368 Member For: 19y 11m 13d Gender: Male Location: The 8th Dimension Posted 11/12/06 11:29 AM Share Posted 11/12/06 11:29 AM Definitely a champion in my book Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/31048-lownds-win-barry-sheene-medal/#findComment-475129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAP No boost, no bottle, just my foot on the throttle! Lifetime Members 7,935 Member For: 21y 4m 6d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 11/12/06 11:32 AM Share Posted 11/12/06 11:32 AM Well done Craig, you are a true Champion in everyones Eyes. Little *beep* Kelly could only dream of winning this medal, but he never will. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/31048-lownds-win-barry-sheene-medal/#findComment-475131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomchic Just because it is, doesn't mean it should be..... Lifetime Members 14,092 Member For: 20y 9m 8d Gender: Female Location: Noosa QLD Posted 11/12/06 02:41 PM Share Posted 11/12/06 02:41 PM there isn't a person in sports who comes to mind more fitting and deserving Onya Lowndsiewe sat next to him for brekky last year he is a top "bloke" shazzy Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/31048-lownds-win-barry-sheene-medal/#findComment-475201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseguy Member 12 Member For: 18y 8m 3d Posted 11/12/06 06:19 PM Share Posted 11/12/06 06:19 PM hes an absolute legend,and the real winner in my eyes. I would have smashed kelly after the race. he does well to control his anger.avesco should also have got an award for winning the championship back for kelly and Expensive Daewoo well done you pack of f*cke rs.wont be watching this crap next year youve lost me and my family.will follow ambrose instead.1. lowndes gets penalised twice at indy(how conveniant)2. r kelly gets no penalty at tassie for having car completely on otherside of pit exit(avesco blinkers on)3. r kelly didnt have pace on lowndes all weekend so he punts him off end of story.4. 1 race win and win championship is a complete joke, I wasnt happy that ingall won last year either but atleast he won a round.well done lowndesy you are the champ for a million reasons.avesco and kelly you both suck and goodbye!!!!!!!!! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/31048-lownds-win-barry-sheene-medal/#findComment-475215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOLDIE My new toy Lifetime Members 5,344 Member For: 22y 1m 29d Gender: Male Location: stanthorpe wine capital of qld. Posted 11/12/06 07:46 PM Share Posted 11/12/06 07:46 PM The real champion at least got something out of the year. Ian Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/31048-lownds-win-barry-sheene-medal/#findComment-475217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 21y 1m 26d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 11/12/06 09:32 PM Share Posted 11/12/06 09:32 PM 'sThe guy is an absolute champ - think I've only ever seen him once without a smile on his face Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/31048-lownds-win-barry-sheene-medal/#findComment-475230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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