Ryan Hansford has taken out the final East Coast Bullbars Australian V8 Utes race and round of the season at Sydney Olympic Park.
Nathan Pretty led the field away from the inside of the front row but there was drama further back as Tyler Greenbury failed to get away and was clouted by Adam Beechey.
With barely two corners completed, the safety car was called, before racing resumed on Lap 4.
Ryan Hansford continued to stick to the tailgate of Pretty, before getting a run on car #56 and taking over the lead at Turn 2 on Lap 6.
Pretty crossed the line second but was demoted for fifth due to a time penalty for a false start, leaving Craig Dontas race and round runner-up.
Gerard McLeod kept out Ryal Harris for sixth, despite Harris’ aggression after sealing the title the day prior.
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Outgoing champion Kris Walton ultimately finished the year second in the points.
Result V8 Utes Racing Series Race 3
| 1 | Multispares Racing | Ryan Hansford (QLD) | Ford FG | 7 | 16:36.1436 |
| 2 | Just Car Insurance | Craig Dontas (SA) | Holden VE | 7 | 16:38.2332 |
| 3 | Mango Credit | David Sieders (NSW) | Holden VE | 7 | 16:38.8442 |
| 4 | Rentco Racing | Kris Walton (QLD) | Ford FG | 7 | 16:39.1282 |
| 5 | Burbank Racing | Nathan Pretty (VIC) | Holden VE | 7 | 16:42.1955 |
| 6 | RYCO 24-7 / RAM LOCKSMITHS | Gerard McLeod (VIC) | Holden VE | 7 | 16:44.0011 |
| 7 | Stratco Racing | Rhys McNally (WA) | Holden VE | 7 | 16:45.4908 |
| 8 | Jesus Racing | Andrew Fisher (NSW) | Ford FG | 7 | 16:45.9774 |
| 9 | Auto One / Erebus Motorsport | Adam Marjoram (WA) | Holden VE | 7 | 16:46.5073 |
| 10 | Bob Jane T-Marts / Altenzo | Kim Jane (VIC) | Holden VE | 7 | 16:49.1336 |
| 11 | Slideways / Go Karting Austral | Cam Wilson (QLD) | Ford FG | 7 | 16:49.8991 |
| 12 | Ticketandtours.com.au | Ryal Harris (QLD) | Ford FG | 7 | 16:50.0179 |
| 13 | Cetnaj Electrical Supplies | Peter Burnitt (QLD) | Ford FG | 7 | 16:53.8297 |
| 14 | Copyworld Racing | Michael Almond (SA) | Holden VE | 7 | 16:59.7863 |
| 15 | Hi-Tec Oils | Steve Hodges (NSW) | Holden VE | 7 | 17:00.2650 |
| 16 | Nandi Kiss Racing | Nandi Kiss (NSW) | Holden VE | 7 | 17:01.5864 |
| 17 | Australian Conveyor Racing | Noel Edge (SA) | Ford FG | 7 | 17:02.2925 |
| 18 | OAKLANDS BUILT | Bruce Oaklands (NSW) | Ford FG | 7 | 17:06.8194 |
| 19 | Gulf Western Oil / Aussie Stop | Richard Mork (NSW) | Ford FG | 7 | 17:07.4430 |
| 20 | iSeek Racing / Miedecke Motorg | George Miedecke (NSW) | Ford FG | 7 | 17:14.8742 |
| 21 | Australian Auto Wreckers | George Karadimas (VIC) | Holden VE | 7 | 17:16.0744 |
| DNF | Shamick Racing | Leigh Nicolaou (VIC) | Holden VE | 3 | 17:21.0027 |
| DNF | JMG Racing | Jeremy Gray (NSW) | Ford FG | ||
| DNF | Matt Stone Racing | Tyler Greenbury (QLD) | Ford FG | ||
| DNF | Team Kleen Racing / Kleen Group | Adam Beechey (TAS) | Holden VE | ||
| DNF | Western General Body Works | Danny Buzadzic (VIC) | Ford FG |
Championship Standings
| 1 | Ryal Harris | 1180 |
| 2 | Kris Walton | 1086 |
| 3 | Gerard McLeod | 1067 |
| 4 | Adam Marjoram | 1066 |
| 5 | David Sieders | 1064 |
| 6 | George Miedecke | 1060 |
| 7 | Ryan Hansford | 982 |
| 8 | Kim Jane | 971 |
| 9 | Nathan Pretty | 956 |
| 10 | Craig Dontas | 947 |
| 11 | Rhys McNally | 918 |
| 12 | Jeremy Gray | 862 |
| 13 | Cam Wilson | 790 |
| 14 | Adam Beechey | 658 |
| 15 | Andrew Fisher | 620 |
| 16 | Peter Burnitt | 589 |
| 17 | Danny Buzadzic | 563 |
| 18 | Richard Monk | 529 |
| 19 | Leigh Nicolaou | 455 |
| 20 | Noel Edge | 449 |
| 21 | Bruce Oaklands | 433 |
| 22 | Charlie Kovacs | 340 |
| 23 | Mason Barbera | 310 |
| 24 | Peter Ward | 264 |
| 25 | Nandi Kiss | 240 |
| 26 | Grant Johnson | 209 |
| 27 | Andrew Nickolls | 207 |
| 28 | Aaren Russell | 190 |
| 29 | Jordan Skinner | 188 |
| 30 | Graham Edwards | 181 |
| 31 | Chris Pither | 167 |
| 32 | Steve Hodges | 164 |
| 33 | Aaron Borg | 110 |
| 34 | George Karadimas | 92 |
| 35 | Warrick Spooner | 90 |
| 36 | Ben Grice | 86 |
| 37 | Kurt Kostecki | 84 |
| 38 | Michael Almond | 76 |
| 39 | Matthew Nolan | 70 |
| 40 | Troy Dontas | 68 |
| 41 | Brendon Tucker | 67 |
| 42 | Tyler Greenbury | 64 |
| 43 | Todd Hazelwood | 62 |
| 44 | Danny Stutterd | 56 |
| 45 | Ashley Jarvis | 53 |
| 46 | Marcus Marshall | 53 |
| 47 | Layton Barker | 51 |
| 48 | Rick Gill | 28 |
| 49 | Geoff Fane | 0 |
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