V8 Supercar driver Alan Gurr attends IRWIN Tool School

 

V8 Supercar driver Alan Gurr attends IRWIN Tool School


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May 01, 2007

Alan Gurr, driver of the #26 IRWIN V8 Ford Falcon, spent an intensive day of training at IRWIN Tool School, following Round #3 of the V8 Supercar Series in New Zealand.

IRWIN Industrial Tools conducts the quarterly Tool School program at their Victorian office to teach new members of staff and invited guests the benefits and correct usage of good quality hand tools and power tool accessories.

“Being taught about running a chalk line and which drill bits to use in various situations reinforces some of what I learned in my previous role as a sign-writer, “ said Gurr.


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