Ways to Follow the Sargent Security Phillip Island 360

The Sargent Security Phillip Island 360 has the power to change everything.

Not only are the Championship leaders vulnerable with such small margins separating the top four – the track record is set to be smashed. Every aspect points to close, fast racing at the picturesque but unique seaside circuit.

It’s the final 60/60 Super Sprint – and while Jamie Whincup is the only driver to have won two of the split races, his awkward record at the Island works against him.

Lowndes however, has the most ARMOR ALL Pole Positions of any driver at the circuit (five) and the most wins of any current driver (eight, behind Mark Skaife on nine). He also has that all-important six-point buffer.

Ford Performance Racing’s Mark Winterbottom and Will Davison won both races at Phillip Island last year, so they are well in the game.

And if your favourite driver isn’t in the top four, that doesn’t mean they don’t have a huge opportunity to improve their standing for the season – it’s still close between sixth to ninth, with just 15 points separating Garth Tander in sixth to Shane van Gisbergen in seventh, 65 between SVG and Jason Bright, and 88 between Bright and James Courtney. Twenty-five points separate Scott McLaughlin in 10th and David Reynolds in 11th – so there will be battles throughout the field to see who can finish the season in the best possible position in the top 10.

So the real question is – how will you be following this weekend’s racing?!

Watch it LIVE

Phillip Island is less than a two-hour drive from Melbourne CBD – so what are you waiting for? If you’re a local, there’s no reason not to watch the action live.

For those who don’t want to leave, there is no need. Camping is available at the Visitors Centre Gardens, a short walk from the circuit. Spots are limited and soon to sell out, so get in quickly.

There are plenty of tickets still available and the beauty of the Phillip Island circuit is fans can drive their cars into the circuit, and park with circuit views for $10.

Paddock passes are available across the weekend – in fact, grandstand tickets holders receive a free pit lane walk and paddock access.

There are plenty of interactive activities such as autograph sessions, the Disney-Pixar Fun Zone and on-track displays including Freestyle MotoX, Matt Mingay and the Stuntz Inc team and the Matt Hall Aerial display.

Otherwise, the support categories will keep you entertained, with Australian Superbikes and Formula Ford on the bill, as well as the Touring Car Masters. This event is the finale for the classic category, with Jim Richards, John Bowe and Andrew Miedecke in the fight. Richards leads by 56, Bowe ahead of Miedecke by 67 – so with 180 on offer, the title is wide open.

Grandstand and trackside passes are still available to the event – book through Ticketek.

Children 12 and under receive free general admission passes.

TV Coverage

This weekend’s racing will be broadcast live with V8 XTRA televised first on Saturday in all states, followed by qualifying and the split 120km 60/60 V8 Supercars race.

V8XTRA kicks off coverage at 1.30pm ADT, with qualifying at 2.30pm and Rce 32 at 3.30pm on Saturday, concluding at 5.30pm.

Sunday qualifying is at 1pm with the two back to back 15-minute sessions, with Race 33 at 2pm, Support categories running from 3pm, and Race 34 kicking off at 4pm, ending at 5.30pm.

Brisbane’s Saturday coverage begins at 12.30pm, and Sunday at 12pm; Adelaide at 1pm and 12.30pm, and Perth 10.30am and 10am.

Click here for further detail on TV times.

Additionally, Speed TV will run replays (ADT) of Race 32 at 7.30pm Saturday, and 12am, 11am Sunday and 7.30pm Tuesday; and Races 33 and 34 at 7.30pm Sinday, 2.30am and 12pm Monday and 8.30pm Tuesday. See the SPEED TV website for more.

SKY Sport 4 will show live coverage of the event for New Zealand fans, will qualifying beginning at 2.53pm Saturday, and the race running from 3.30pm. Sunday’s coverage begins at 3.30pm. It then jumps to SKY Sport 1 for theRace 34 at 6.10pm. See the SKY website for more details.

V8 SuperView

The sport’s own live, uninterrupted stream will air both Qualifying sessions and races this weekend.

And until 4pm ADT today, it’s just $1 to purchase an event pass for the Sargent Security Phillip Island 360.

Subscription service V8 SuperView offers fans worldwide (excluding New Zealand) the opportunity to watch uninterrupted coverage on mobile devices and their computer.

V8 SuperView offers expert commentary from the Channel Seven on-air line-up during the race action and shows every lap live.

Click here for the weekend’s schedule or to sign up.

V8 Supercars 2013 Official App

Displaying live timing, lap-by-lap insider information and news as it breaks, the V8 Supercars 2013 Official App is handy to have, whether you’re at the race and planning to watch away from a big screen; or if you want additional information watching from the comfort of your own home.

Instant notifications will alert you to new available news stories and you can download a package of each session once it’s completed.

Don’t miss a beat with the V8 Supercars Official App, available for Apple and Android.

V8supercars.com.au

As always, the Official V8 Supercars website will give you the latest breaking official news with regular updates over the weekend.

Now with a new look, the website is easier to navigate and has more handy links from the desktop. 

The Lap by Lap article now includes an interactive chat where viewers can follow updates and ask questions about the on-track action, so log on to follow while qualifying and the races unfold this weekend.

Live timing is also shown free of charge on v8supercars.com.au.

Looking for circuit information, Supplementary Regulations, schedule or Fast Facts? Head to the Sargent Security Phillip Island 360 page for all you need to know about the race action, which can be found in ‘The Race’ in the toolbar at the top of the page. ‘The Event’ has everything attendees need to know.

The usual content will run over the weekend, and of course, v8supercars.com.au is the place to visit for official results, race wraps and driver comments.

Social Media

Twitter and Facebook will run the usual updates, as well as alerting you to current news on v8supercars.com.au and giving you a place to interact with other viewers. 

With the Championship so tight, there is still so much to unfold over these last two events. Who will come out on top this weekend – and what will that mean for the 2013 season?