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

“I wish I had some of these tools in my tool kit - it would have made my job a whole lot simpler”.

“While those days are mostly behind me now, it’s good to understand a bit more about the products offered by our naming rights sponsor - in case someone asks. “

IRWIN took advantage of Alan’s attendance at their Lyndhurst office by throwing a luncheon for all the Victorian staff, followed by a communication on IRWIN’s racing program, some Q&A time with Alan and autograph signings.

Gurr came away from Round 3 of the V8’s in 27th position, after a series of technical issues, including throttle problems, an engine box fire, a chief engineer with a severe case of gastro, a narrow escape from a major crash involving Brad Jones and Paul Morris and a pit fine.

The upside being that history cannot repeat itself, given this was the final race for V8’s at Pukekohe.


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