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V8 Super Car Legend: Craig Lowndes

V8 Super Car Legend: Craig Lowndes

Motorsports racing in Australia is a well-established tradition, and the stars of the sport are household names. Craig Lowndes is one such legend and is known as one of the best drivers in Australia.

With three Supercars Championship racing titles won and 110 wins in other V8 supercar racing series such as the Bathurst 1000, Craig Lowndes has earned his rightful place in the pantheon of Australian motorsports greatness.

Craig Lowndes retired from full-time motorsports racing in 2019 after building an impressive racing history that spanned over two decades. But that doesn't mean that Australians can't still enjoy the iconic history of Craig Lowndes' racing career with high-quality Craig Lowndes diecast models representing his championship-winning V8 supercars.

Specially designed for the Legends series, these diecast models are built with an attention to detail that is hard to match in other brands of collectable cars. Each official replica includes a metal chassis and high-quality paint to give the diecast model an authentic feel.

These detailed replicas make fantastic gifts for racing enthusiasts, casual fans of motorsports, or anyone that wants to take home a piece of Australian racing history. Packed with authenticity and premium craftsmanship, each Craig Lowndes diecast replica is guaranteed to enhance any collection.

Craig Lowndes V8 Racing Winners

Craig Lowndes is part of the Holden racing team. Holden cars are a staple of the Australian automobile industry and are well-known for their award-winning V8 supercar models. In these vehicles, Craig Lowndes has been able to earn his place as one of Australia's most successful race car drivers.

Craig Lowndes has raced in many different V8 racing series, including the Supercars Championship Series, the Australian Touring Car Championship Series, and the Bathurst 1000.

The Craig Lowndes model cars available at Car Models of Braidwood are detailed replicas of his most iconic winning vehicles from these legendary racing series.

Craig Lowndes Supercars Championship Winners

In 1996, 1998, and 1999 Craig Lowndes won the Supercar Championship with the Holden racing team. This expert-level racing competition is Australia's premier V8 race series. Craig Lowndes raced in different models of Holden cars to win the championship.

Craig Lowndes' Supercars Championship Winners:

  • 1996: Holden VR Commodore
  • 1998: Holden VS Commodore
  • 1999: Holden VT Commodore

These wins would not only propel Craig Lowndes to the ranks of Australia's top racing drivers but would cement Holden vehicles as Australia's favourite V8 supercars brand.

Craig Lowndes' Bathurst 1000 Winners

The Bathurst 1000 is one of the most famous races in Australia and is held every year at Mount Panorama in Bathurst, New South Wales. The series is a circuit race held over 1000 km and draws millions of viewers. Craig Lowndes has won the Bathurst 1000 seven times with Holden and Ford race cars.

Craig Lowndes' Bathurst 1000 Winners:

  • 1996 - Holden VR Commodore
  • 2006 - Ford BA Falcon
  • 2007 - Ford BF Falcon
  • 2008 - Ford BF Falcon
  • 2010 - Holden VE Commodore
  • 2015 - Holden VF Commodore
  • 2018 - Holden ZB Commodore

Winners of the Bathurst 1000 receive the Peter Brock Trophy. Peter Brock is considered to be the "King of the Mountain" and is one of Australia's greatest race car drivers. Diecast enthusiasts can find Peter Brock model cars for sale at Car Models of Braidwood's flagship showroom and online catalogue.

Craig Lowndes Notable V8 Supercars Wins

In addition to Australia's two most premier racing series, the Bathurst 1000 and Supercars Championships, Craig Lowndes has racked up a series of notable wins with cars that are available in diecast replicas such as:

Each of these Craig Lowndes diecast models are available for sale in scales ranging from 1:12 to 1:64. Made with all of the expertise and craftsmanship that goes into high-quality V8 diecast replicas such as moving parts, detailed interiors, decals, and real rubber tires, these Craig Lowndes model cars are sure to enhance any collector's diecast display.

Craig Lowndes: Australia's Racing Legend

From his humble beginnings in the racing industry, Lowndes won his place among the most elite racing drivers by winning titles and races in some of Australia's most elite racing series.

As a Lowndes fan, you can show your appreciation and love for this Australian racing legend with any one of the many high-quality Craig Lowndes diecast models available for sale.

 

Don't forget to check out other premium diecast replicas of V8 racing legends such as Peter Brock, Jamie Whincup, Steven Richards, and Shane Van Ginsberg to create the best collection of Australian motorsports history.