Sandown International Raceway is traditionally a happy hunting ground for TeamVodafone. Lowndes is a two-time winner of the 500km endurance race, paired with Whincup for the most recent victory dual driver victory in 2007. Both Whincup and Lowndes won races here in 2008, with Whincup claiming a deserved round win.

Circuit Statistics

Circuit length: 3.10km
Circuit direction: Anti-Clockwise
Maximum speed: 265.6km/h
Minimum speed: 69.2km/h
Average speed: 126.0km/h

Jamie Whincup: Qualifying Race 25 – 2 Race 25 – 13 Qualifying Race 26 – 1 Race 26 – 1

Craig Lowndes: Qualifying Race 25 – 27 Race 25 – 6 Qualifying Race 26 – 4 Race 26 – 4