CRAIG Lowndes refuses to compare himself to Peter Brock, but he will go down as one of the greats after taking out his fourth Bathurst title on another dramatic day at Mt Panorama.
FERNANDO Alonso took full advantage of the mistakes and misfortunes of others to claim his second successive victory when he won the Japanese Grand Prix.
A DISAPPOINTED Sebastien Bourdais slammed Ferrari's Felipe Massa after the Frenchman saw a solid points finish ruined by a post-race 25-second penalty at the Japanese Grand Prix.
MCLAREN boss Ron Dennis admitted he was "mystified" as to why Lewis Hamilton received a drive-through penalty after an incident at the first corner of the Japanese Grand Prix.
HOLDEN Racing Team powerbrokers are believed set to meet to discuss five-time Bathurst champion Mark Skaife's future with the team after another poor result.
FRENCH Citroen driver Sebastien Loeb, who is chasing a fifth consecutive world crown, won the Rally of Corsica, the 13th circuit in the 15-race WRC calendar.
VICTORY at Mount Panorama this year was a lot easier than last, writes Craig Lowndes, because the car was easy to drive on full tanks, on low tanks, with good tyres or used tyres.