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Townsville Supercars: Van Gisbergen beats Whincup in opener

It was Whincup that got the best of the start, the seven-time series champ jumping polesitter van Gisbergen on the long run through Turn 1 and into Turn 2.
Behind the two Red Bull Holdens the big winner on the first lap was James Courtney, who barged his way down the inside of both Dick Johnson Racing cars at Turn 2 to grab third spot.
Whincup then steadily edged away from his teammate …Keep reading