Ford racing hero, Craig Lowndes has declared his intentions of claiming the
2006 V8 Supercar crown to make his 10th season perfect.  2006 marks a
significant landmark in Lowndes' extraordinary career and as the V8 star
embarks on his 10th season, he would like nothing better than to regain the
title that has eluded him in recent years.  On debut in 1996, Lowndes set
the Australian motor racing world on its ear, rocketing from obscurity to
instant stardom and winning the coveted V8 crown in his first three seasons.
The youngest-ever V8 Supercar champion, Lowndes is now a veteran of the
sport at only 31 years of age and is currently enjoying a return to his
rightful place as a leading series contender.  Finishing in the runner-up
position for 2005 with four round wins and five pole positions, Lowndes
achieved his best-ever series result since making the move to Ford.  With
the continued momentum of the Triple Eight squad, Lowndes is confident they
can take the Team Betta Electrical Falcon to championship victory this year.

"Heading into my 10th V8 Supercar season, this really is the best shot
we've had at winning the championship with Ford - the team structure, the
personnel, the equipment - we've got all the ingredients to win," Craig
Lowndes said.  "The Team Betta Electrical Falcon is the best V8 Supercar I
have ever driven, bar none."  Reflecting on his career to date, Lowndes is
delighted with his achievements both on and off-track.  "It has been a
sensational decade for me - three V8 Supercar Championships, a Bathurst win,
joining Ford, and of course a wonderful family with Nat and our two kids -
so much has happened," Lowndes said.  "I've had a lot of highlights, but
it's been a while between championship wins which has just made me hungrier
for success and it would be great to wrap up my 10th V8 Supercar season on a
high.  "This year, I really want to give something back to Ford and all of
the fans that have stuck with us through the tough times - it will be a
season-long challenge, but we have prepared and we're ready to go for the
title."