Old faces return to Touring Car Masters grid

The Touring Car Masters class will head back to Barbagallo Raceway with a bunch of new cars and returning drivers to its ranks.

Returning to the series for their first 2011 races will be Chris Stillwell, Bill Pye, Garry Treloar, Ross Almond and Trevor Talbot, with Bernie Stack swapping his usual Porsche for Bob Middleton’s 1970 Chevrolet Camaro RS.

Tony Karanfilovski has made an upgrade from his Class A Alfa Romeo, entering a 1971 Ford Falcon XY GTHO.

And Terry Lawlor is set to begin his Touring Car Masters racing career in a 1973 Porsche 911 RS, taking the number of Porsches to five.

“We were very disappointed not to make the opening round at Clipsal due to engine failure, but we’re now finishing the rebuild and going to be a definite starter at Barbagallo,” Lawlor said.

“From what I hear, it’s an interesting circuit for the driver. I haven’t driven there myself yet, but I’m certainly looking forward to it.”

After a failed attempt to debut his much-anticipated Holden Torana SLR 5000 at the Clipsal street track,Tony Edwards is now aiming to complete the first races of the year.

While some aim to start, there are two who won’t. As reported previously, two-time Australian Touring Car Champion Glenn Seton won’t be at the circuit in his new Ford XB Coupe entry. Seton will make his debut in the car at the third round at Hidden Valley Raceway.

Also on the sidelines is Cameron Tilley, who had expected to make the move from his Valiant Pacer to the ex-Abelnica 1969 Ford Boss Mustang. Engine part delays will see this vehicle out later in the season.

The Touring Car Masters, presented by Autobarn will support the fourth event of the V8 Supercars Championship at Barbagallo Raceway.

See below for full Touring Car Masters entry list …

Car #	Sponsor Name	Driver Name	Year	Make	Model
1	Shannons Insurance	Jim Richards	1964	Ford	Falcon Sprint
3	Fujitsu	Steve Mason	1969	Chevrolet	Camaro SS
6	Stillwell Motorsport	Chris Stillwell	1968	Ford	Mustang Trans Am
8	Panels & Performance	Gary O’Brien	1972	Holden	HQ GTS
9	Bulletproof Products	Tony Edwards	1974	Holden	Torana SL/R 5000
11	Kings Springs	Mark King	1973	Ford	Falcon XA GT
13	The Wine Underground	Rory O’Neill	1973	Porsche	911 RS
14	Top Shelf Motor Company	Alastair MacLean	1968	Chevrolet	Camaro SS
15	Firsthire	Bill Pye	1969	Chevrolet	Camaro SS
16	Rain City Racing	Gavin Bullas	1969	Ford	Boss Mustang
18	WesTrac Cat – Wilson Security	John Bowe	1969	Ford	Mustang Trans Am
21	Treloar Roses	Garry Treloar	1972	Chrysler	Charger E55
26	Toshiba / Copyworld	Ross Almond	1973	Porsche	911 RS
28	Tilleys Automotive	Brad Tilley	1971	Ford	Falcon XY GT
33	SportsMed	Amanda Sparks	1973	Porsche	911 RS
43	Treloar Roses/Mick Wilson Plumbing	Mick Wilson	1972	Chrysler	Charger RT
48	Perth Cheapest Cars.com.au	Eddie Abelnica	1974	Ford	Falcon XB Coupe
52	wheels.com.pg	Keith Kassulke	1971	Holden	HQ Monaro
57	Corio Auto Parts	Graham Alexander	1968	Holden	HT Monaro
60	Tilleys Racing Equipment	Cameron Tilley	1970	Valiant	Pacer
62	Falcon Fire Protection	Doug Westwood	1971	Ford	Falcon XY GTHO
68	Tilleys Automotive	Andrew Whiteside	1968	Ford	Mustang Trans Am
73	Exclusive Body Werks	Terry Lawlor	1973	Porsche	911 RS
74	Lyndways Builders	Wayne Mercer	1971	Ford	Falcon XY GTHO
76	Dukes Body Works	Trevor Talbot	1972	Holden	Torana XU1
83	Ocean Foods	George Nittis	1971	Ford	Falcon XY GTHO
85	Whiteline Transport Racing	Bernie Stack	1970	Chevrolet	Camaro RS
88	TIFS – Wharehousing & Distribution	Tony Karanfilovski	1971	Ford	Falcon XY GTHO
91	Nelson Architects	John Nelson	1973	Porsche	911 RS
95	WesTrac Cat	Andrew Miedecke	1969	Chevrolet	Camaro SS