Team bosses re-elected

Positions on the V8 Supercars Board and Commission were finalised at the annual meeting of teams owners today.

Roland Dane was re-elected to the board and Todd Kelly and Tim Edwards were re-elected to thecommission.All three were unopposed and elected unanimously.

Dane, owner of Red Bull Racing Australia, said: "I regard it as a privilege to continue to represent the teams on the Board and am thankful to the group for their continued support. The sport is growing again and I fully intend to continue to strive to grow the income for the teams over the next two year term of my tenure as a director."

Kelly, owner of Nissan Motorsport, said: "I have personally enjoyed my time on the commission and have been part of an incredible amount of change and progress in the time since it was formed.

"It's a great privilege to represent the teams and be able to contribute in one of the best Motorsport categories in the world.

Edwards, team principal of Prodrive Racing Australia, said: "After four years on the board and as many on the commission, it is an honour to be re-elected to the commission which sets the technical and sporting direction of the sport.

"Most importantly the re-election of all positions provides great overall continuity for the direction of the category."

V8 Supercars CEO James Warburton said: "We have a world class sport led by incredibly professional teams who put on a fantastic show for the fans.

"A key reason why we have such a strongbusiness is because of our teams and it's pleasing to have continuity in these positions during this exciting time for the sport."