Podium result for Macdonald duo at 30/30
Thursday February 25, 2010

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Another podium finish for brothers Shane and Nathan Macdonald at Gympie Speedway on Saturday night (20th February) driving Shane's QLD Title winning car, was a much welcomed reward leading up to the National Title being held in Tasmania in two weeks time.

This unique 30/30 event coincided with Round 4 of the Exide Batteries Nambour QLD Series.  Shane and Nathan both competed in two heats each.  Nathan finishing 2nd in his first heat after surrendering the lead to Aidan Raymont on the final lap, then bringing the car home in 6th in heat two.

Shane raced from 11th on the grid to finish in 6th, and with a pole position for the final heat, Shane caught a big rut in the first turn, which resulted in the right rear spring coming dislodged forcing the car onto the infield.

Qualifying from 13th place, Nathan was to drive the first 30 laps.  Nathan settled into the car well finding his way past several cars to wind up in 6th place.  With a 10 minute break to change tyres, top up the fuel and change drivers, Shane was strapped in ready to roll.  Shane was off to a flyer, moving into what was 4th place in the second lap until Gary Pagel got crossed up out of the hairpin coming across in front of Macdonald with some heavy contact, dragging Shane back to 7th position.  Unfortunately there was no stoppage, forcing the QLD Champion to fight back for those positions lost. 

Shane moved into 4th place, searching for a way past Dennis Shallcrosse.  After a frustrating race, Macdonald drove to a different line and made a pass for 3rd around the outside and down the back straight.  Macdonald pulled away but the lead of Todd Doyle and Mark Pagel was too great, having to settle for 3rd place.

Todd Doyle and Allan Nash were the eventual winners, with Glenn and Mark Pagel in 2nd.

Shane and Nathan are now focussing on preparing for the trip to Tasmania.

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Forbes Batteries
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