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Supercars veteran Jack Perkins is entering the Bathurst 1000 with his fingers crossed that the Ford engine issues that overshadowed Sandown have been put to bed. Multiple Mustangs suffered crankshaft failures at the Melbourne venue last month on race day and a ride day 24 hours later. After finally appearing to settle the parity debate this year, the threat of widespread Ford troubles at Mount Panorama is the last thing Supercars needed one year on from a less-than-dramatic Bathurst 1000.
” Perkins and Courtney finished 18th at Sandown but have high hopes for Mount Panorama, being just five years removed from claiming a Bathurst 1000 podium finish together. “We’re aiming high, we’re shooting for the stars and we feel like we’re experienced enough to do the job on Sunday,” he said. Courtney will again start the race under a rule change implemented this year banning co-drivers from taking the grid. “I’m not a fan of it.
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