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Ricciardo drives T8 Sandman V8 Supercar

Local Formula 1 hero Daniel Ricciardo has sampled a V8 Supercar in the lead-up to the Australian Grand Prix, driving Triple Eight's Sandman ride car. Converted by the team last year to sport ‘panel van' bodywork, the Holden Sandman utilises the chassis that Jamie Whincup used during the early stages of the 2013 season. Under the guidance of Whincup, Ricciardo drove the car at Sandown as a Red Bull promotion ahead of Albert Park's Formula 1 season opener. 'I'm glad I got a little taste of what it's all about,' said Ricciardo of his V8 Supercar experience. 'Obviously as a kid you watch V8s and I still keep tabs on it all. I'm a fan of motorsport in general, not just F1. 'I've been...
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