Ford Performance Racing braved a rain-drenched track on slicks yesterday in an audacious bid to beat the obstacles flung at them by Phillip Island's L&H 500.
The decision was a brave gamble by the team to maintain its hard-won advantage, gained by pitting early for fresh tyres. That tactical master stroke vaulted Mark Winterbottom from 5th to 1st with a 20 second lead over title rivals Triple Eight.
