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DANIEL LUDLAM WINS RACES
TWO AND THREE MANFEILD
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With rookie drivers and a new ute joining the series, Manfieild was to be a revealing weekend for the V8 Utes. Daniel Ludlam had a big weekend winning Races 2 & 3 and winning the round. Cam Vernon drove a stunning Race 2 before surrendering 2nd place to Glen Collinson, while rookie Mitch Sparrow was a revelation.
ROOKIES & RISING STARS ENERGISE SEASON OPENER AT MANFEILD
2025-26 V8 UTES SEASON
ROUND 1
ROUND 2
ROUND 3
ROUND 4
ROUND 5
ROUND 6
24-26 Oct 2026
Manfeild
22-23 Nov 2025
Hampton Downs
14-15 Mar 2026
Hampton Downs
28-29 Mar 2026
Taupo
26 April 2026
Taupo
16-17 May 2026
Hampton Downs
RIDE SHOTGUN AS BRAD KROEF BATTLES WITH ALEX FOUGERE TO WIN THE 2023-24 TITLE
A big "thank-you" to UDC Finance
UDC Finance will be sponsoring Round One of the 2025-26 season at Manfield. Morgan Strong, GM Commercial at UDC Finance, expressed his excitement -
“It’s great to be involved with the V8 Utes again. We supported the V8 Utes over 10 years ago, and it’s exciting to see this category grow over the years. UDC has supported SME businesses for over 85 years, providing flexible finance options for businesses big and small. It’s great to connect with like-minded businesses and we’re really looking forward to seeing all the action on and off the track, as well as joining local communities as they connect with their racing heroes.”
UDC's support of Round One is a follow-up to their generous support of the 2024-25 season, together with the many seasons with the utes over a decade ago, cementing their long-standing commitment to local businesses and motorsport fans nationwide.
Check out this high-octane video by Warren Sare, Commercial Manager at UDC, capturing the highlights of Round 2 at Hampton Downs in 2024:
