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Scott McLaughlin and Jono Webb claim Father’s Day 400 at Taupo on a countback

• Sunday 2nd September, 2012 2:48pm
• Author: Gordon Lomas ©

Scott McLaughlin and Jono Webb win Father’s Day 400 at Taupo

Emerging talent Scott McLaughlin and top Aussie racer Jono Webb recorded a clinical performance to win the Father’s Day 400 at Taupo.

The dynamic duo resumed control, winning the second 56-lap race after finishing second in the first heat in their Auto Trade Direct Commodore.

The pair won the historic maiden V8 SuperTourer enduro on a countback and claim the inaugural Ashley Stichbury trophy after shutting out the complicated qualifying positions and earning bonus points.

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