The first V8 RACE Experience winning official has been announced, with Tony "Buddha" Moore from Rivett in the ACT taking the prize after spending the weekend as a Fire Marshall at Wakefield Park for Round 1 of the AMRC.

Tony was delighted to receive the prize, after being drawn at random from the list of officials in attendance. His first reaction when told about his win was "terrific, fantastic, wonderful and a big thank you to V8 RACE and the AMRC!" The V8RACE Experience voucher entitles him to the full experience, including Pre-Drive Tuition, Use of Race Suit and Helmet, a Personal in-car coach, and the chance to drive a V8RACE car, at one of Australia's premier circuits.

One official will be drawn at random at each round of the 2008 Australian Motor Racing Championships - our way of saying thank you to the volunteers who make our racing possible. The prizes are provided by the great guys at V8RACE Experience (www.v8race.com.au) and QR Raceway RACE Experience (www.qldraceways.com.au).

The next chance for an official to win will be Round 2 of the AMRC, at Melbourne's Calder Park, 26-27 April. For information on how you can become an official, experience motorsport from a totally different angle, and be in the running for one of these great prizes, head to the AASA Contact Us page, and get in touch with the AASA staff.