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2001 Australian V8 Ultimate Wiki2Web Clarity Challenge

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Study Guide: 2001 Shell Championship Series: Australian V8 Ultimate Round

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2001 Shell Championship Series: Australian V8 Ultimate Round Study Guide

Event Overview and Logistics

The 2001 Australian V8 Ultimate was the final round of the 2001 Shell Championship Series.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 2001 Australian V8 Ultimate served as the concluding event of the 2001 Shell Championship Series.

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The 2001 Australian V8 Ultimate event was held at the Sandown International Raceway in Melbourne, Victoria.

Answer: True

Explanation: The event took place at the Sandown International Raceway in Melbourne, Victoria.

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Fine weather was experienced throughout the entire weekend of the 2001 Australian V8 Ultimate.

Answer: False

Explanation: While Friday and Saturday had fine weather, Sunday experienced heavy rain.

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Todd Kelly achieved his first round win during the 2001 Australian V8 Ultimate event.

Answer: True

Explanation: Todd Kelly achieved his first round win at the 2001 Australian V8 Ultimate event.

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Each race at the 2001 Australian V8 Ultimate was approximately 150 kilometers long.

Answer: True

Explanation: Each of the three races at the 2001 Australian V8 Ultimate comprised 48 laps, covering approximately 150 kilometers.

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The 2001 Australian V8 Ultimate was primarily characterized by heavy rain on Saturday.

Answer: False

Explanation: The event experienced fine weather on Saturday, with heavy rain occurring on Sunday.

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The 2001 Australian V8 Ultimate was the penultimate round of the 2001 Shell Championship Series.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 2001 Australian V8 Ultimate was the final round, not the penultimate round, of the 2001 Shell Championship Series.

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What was the significance of the 2001 Australian V8 Ultimate within the 2001 Shell Championship Series?

Answer: The final round

Explanation: The 2001 Australian V8 Ultimate was the thirteenth and final round of the 2001 Shell Championship Series.

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At which venue was the 2001 Australian V8 Ultimate event conducted?

Answer: Sandown International Raceway, Victoria

Explanation: The event took place at the Sandown International Raceway, located in Melbourne, Victoria.

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Identify the driver who achieved the overall round win at the 2001 Australian V8 Ultimate.

Answer: Todd Kelly

Explanation: Todd Kelly secured the overall round win at the 2001 Australian V8 Ultimate.

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What was the distance covered in each of the three races at the 2001 Australian V8 Ultimate?

Answer: 48 laps, approximately 150 kilometers

Explanation: Each race at the event consisted of 48 laps, covering approximately 150 kilometers.

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What were the primary weather conditions on Sunday during the 2001 Australian V8 Ultimate?

Answer: Heavy rain

Explanation: Sunday of the event was characterized by heavy rain.

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Qualifying and Pole Position

Mark Skaife secured pole position for the 2001 Australian V8 Ultimate with a qualifying time of 1:11.2564.

Answer: True

Explanation: Mark Skaife achieved pole position with a qualifying time of 1:11.2564.

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The Kmart Racing Team did not have any drivers finish in the top three of the qualifying session.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Kmart Racing Team had Todd Kelly and Greg Murphy finish first and third respectively in qualifying.

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The difference in qualifying times between the first and tenth-placed drivers was over one second.

Answer: False

Explanation: The time difference between the first and tenth-placed drivers in qualifying was 0.5356 seconds.

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Paul Radisich, driving for Dick Johnson Racing, qualified in the top five.

Answer: False

Explanation: Paul Radisich of Dick Johnson Racing qualified sixth.

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Mark Skaife achieved pole position in the Top Fifteen Shootout with a time of 1:11.3574.

Answer: False

Explanation: Mark Skaife's actual pole position time in the Top Fifteen Shootout was 1:11.2564.

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Identify the driver who secured pole position for the 2001 Australian V8 Ultimate.

Answer: Mark Skaife

Explanation: Mark Skaife achieved pole position for the event.

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What was Mark Skaife's qualifying time when securing pole position?

Answer: 1:11.2564

Explanation: Mark Skaife's pole-qualifying time was 1:11.2564.

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Identify the highest-placed driver from Dick Johnson Racing during the qualifying session.

Answer: Paul Radisich

Explanation: Paul Radisich was the highest-placed driver from Dick Johnson Racing in the qualifying session.

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What was the time difference between the first and tenth-placed drivers in the qualifying session?

Answer: 0.5356 seconds

Explanation: The time difference between the first and tenth-placed drivers in qualifying was 0.5356 seconds.

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Race 1 Analysis

Craig Lowndes finished Race 1 in second place, less than 5 seconds behind the winner.

Answer: True

Explanation: Craig Lowndes finished second in Race 1, 5.381 seconds behind the winner.

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Rick Kelly retired from Race 1 due to engine issues.

Answer: True

Explanation: Rick Kelly retired from Race 1 specifically because of engine issues.

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Steven Johnson finished Race 1 in 12th place after starting from grid position 16.

Answer: True

Explanation: Steven Johnson started Race 1 from grid position 16 and finished 12th.

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Steven Richards finished Race 1 in 15th place, more than 45 seconds behind the winner.

Answer: True

Explanation: Steven Richards finished Race 1 in 15th place, with a time of +44.333 seconds.

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Craig Lowndes, who finished second in Race 1, started the race from grid position 14.

Answer: True

Explanation: Craig Lowndes began Race 1 from grid position 14 and finished second.

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Craig Lowndes was the only driver to finish on the podium in Race 1 from outside the top three grid positions.

Answer: True

Explanation: Craig Lowndes started 14th and finished second in Race 1, being the only driver on the podium from outside the top three grid positions.

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Identify the winner of Race 1 at the 2001 Australian V8 Ultimate.

Answer: Mark Skaife

Explanation: Mark Skaife was the winner of Race 1.

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By what margin did Craig Lowndes finish behind the winner in Race 1?

Answer: 5.381 seconds

Explanation: Craig Lowndes finished Race 1 in second place, 5.381 seconds behind the winner.

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Identify the driver who retired from Race 1 due to engine issues.

Answer: Rick Kelly

Explanation: Rick Kelly retired from Race 1 specifically because of engine issues.

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From which grid position did Craig Lowndes start Race 1 before finishing in second place?

Answer: 14th

Explanation: Craig Lowndes began Race 1 from grid position 14.

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Identify the driver who finished 15th in Race 1, with a time recorded as +44.333 seconds.

Answer: Steven Richards

Explanation: Steven Richards finished Race 1 in 15th position, 44.333 seconds behind the winner.

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What was Steven Johnson's starting grid position in Race 1, and what was his finishing position?

Answer: Started 16th, finished 12th

Explanation: Steven Johnson began Race 1 from 16th on the grid and concluded the race in 12th place.

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What was Mark Skaife's winning time for Race 1?

Answer: 1 hour, 4 minutes, 59.5617 seconds

Explanation: Mark Skaife's winning time for Race 1 was 1 hour, 4 minutes, and 59.5617 seconds.

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Race 2 Analysis

Todd Kelly won Race 2 of the 2001 Australian V8 Ultimate, completing the race in under 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Answer: False

Explanation: Todd Kelly's winning time for Race 2 was 1 hour, 12 minutes, and 49.5203 seconds.

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Greg Murphy finished third in Race 2 of the 2001 Australian V8 Ultimate.

Answer: False

Explanation: Greg Murphy finished second in Race 2, while Craig Lowndes finished third.

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The Kmart Racing Team had two drivers finish in the top three of Race 2.

Answer: True

Explanation: In Race 2, Kmart Racing Team had Todd Kelly (1st) and Greg Murphy (2nd) finish in the top three.

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Identify the winner of Race 2 at the 2001 Australian V8 Ultimate.

Answer: Todd Kelly

Explanation: Todd Kelly secured victory in Race 2.

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What was Todd Kelly's winning time for Race 2?

Answer: 1 hour, 12 minutes, 49.5203 seconds

Explanation: Todd Kelly's winning time for Race 2 was 1 hour, 12 minutes, and 49.5203 seconds.

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In Race 2, who secured second place, and what was their time difference from the winner?

Answer: Greg Murphy, 10.481 seconds behind

Explanation: Greg Murphy finished second in Race 2, trailing the winner Todd Kelly by 10.481 seconds.

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Identify the driver who retired from Race 2 as a result of an accident.

Answer: Larry Perkins

Explanation: Larry Perkins retired from Race 2 due to an accident.

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Race 3 Analysis

Craig Lowndes won Race 3 of the 2001 Australian V8 Ultimate.

Answer: True

Explanation: Craig Lowndes secured victory in Race 3.

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Marcos Ambrose finished Race 3 in third place, just over 3 seconds behind the winner.

Answer: False

Explanation: Marcos Ambrose finished Race 3 in second place, 1.926 seconds behind the winner.

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Mark Skaife retired from Race 3 due to engine issues.

Answer: False

Explanation: Mark Skaife retired from Race 3 due to accident damage.

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Glenn Seton retired from Race 3 after spinning off the track.

Answer: True

Explanation: Glenn Seton retired from Race 3 after spinning off.

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Mark Skaife started Race 3 from pole position but retired due to accident damage.

Answer: False

Explanation: Mark Skaife started Race 3 from grid position 4 and retired due to accident damage; he did not start from pole position.

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David Besnard finished 10th in Race 3, more than 1 second behind the winner.

Answer: True

Explanation: David Besnard finished Race 3 in 10th place, 1.117 seconds behind winner Craig Lowndes.

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Identify the winner of Race 3 at the 2001 Australian V8 Ultimate.

Answer: Craig Lowndes

Explanation: Craig Lowndes secured victory in Race 3.

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What was Craig Lowndes' winning time for Race 3?

Answer: 1 hour, 11 minutes, 05.3245 seconds

Explanation: Craig Lowndes' winning time for Race 3 was 1 hour, 11 minutes, and 05.3245 seconds.

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Identify the driver who finished second in Race 3, trailing the winner by 1.926 seconds.

Answer: Marcos Ambrose

Explanation: Marcos Ambrose secured second place in Race 3, finishing 1.926 seconds behind the winner.

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What was the stated reason for Mark Skaife's retirement during Race 3?

Answer: Accident damage

Explanation: Mark Skaife retired from Race 3 due to accident damage.

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Mark Skaife retired from Race 3 due to accident damage after completing which number of laps?

Answer: 15 laps

Explanation: Mark Skaife retired from Race 3 after completing 15 laps due to accident damage.

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Championship Standings and Season Overview

Mark Skaife finished the 2001 Shell Championship Series in second place.

Answer: False

Explanation: Mark Skaife finished the 2001 Shell Championship Series in first place.

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Russell Ingall finished the championship standings with 56 more points than Jason Bright.

Answer: True

Explanation: Russell Ingall and Jason Bright had a championship points difference of 56 points.

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Mark Skaife had a championship points advantage of over 700 points compared to Greg Murphy.

Answer: True

Explanation: The championship points difference between Mark Skaife and Greg Murphy was 754 points.

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Identify the driver who finished at the top of the championship standings for the 2001 Shell Championship Series.

Answer: Mark Skaife

Explanation: Mark Skaife concluded the 2001 Shell Championship Series as the overall points leader.

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What was the difference in championship points between Russell Ingall and Jason Bright?

Answer: 56 points

Explanation: Russell Ingall and Jason Bright had a championship points difference of 56 points.

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What was the difference in championship points between Mark Skaife and Greg Murphy?

Answer: 754 points

Explanation: The championship points difference between Mark Skaife and Greg Murphy was 754 points.

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Vehicle and Team Information

Mark Skaife drove a Ford Falcon (AU) for the Holden Racing Team when he secured pole position.

Answer: False

Explanation: Mark Skaife drove a Holden Commodore (VX) for the Holden Racing Team.

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Greg Murphy was associated with the Gibson Motor Sport team during the 2001 season.

Answer: False

Explanation: Greg Murphy was associated with the Kmart Racing Team.

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The drivers primarily used Holden Commodore (VX) and Ford Falcon (AU) vehicles during the event.

Answer: True

Explanation: Primary vehicles used were Holden Commodore (VX) and Ford Falcon (AU), with some Holden Commodore (VT) and (VS) also utilized.

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For which team did Mark Skaife compete during the 2001 Australian V8 Ultimate?

Answer: Holden Racing Team

Explanation: Mark Skaife represented the Holden Racing Team during the event.

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Besides the Holden Commodore, what was the other primary vehicle type utilized by drivers in the 2001 Australian V8 Ultimate?

Answer: Ford Falcon (AU)

Explanation: The primary vehicle types used were the Holden Commodore and the Ford Falcon (AU).

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