Sad Backdrop For Whincup’s Title Opener
A Tough Week: Jamie Whincup will head to the Clipsal 500 this week after what he describes as the toughest day of his life.
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1:24 PM Tue 28 February, 2012
Source: BigPond Sport
V8 SUPERCARS Champion Jamie Whincup will begin his title defence after the toughest week of his life.
The TeamVodafone ace’s father David passed away on Sunday after a short battle with cancer.
The three-time champion will dedicate his efforts this weekend to his father, who provided his son with long-term support from his karting days through to Formula Ford and V8 Supercars.
“Last week was without a doubt the toughest week of my life,” said Whincup.
“Dad rode the motorsport wave with me every step of the way, which I plan to still be the case right into the future.
“It has been an incredibly hard week for my family and I and I thank everyone for their support so far. Dad will never be forgotten.
“He will be my inspiration as I concentrate on the start of my title defence at Clipsal this weekend.”
David Whincup will be farewelled at a service in Melbourne next week.
BigPond Sport and V8 Supercars extends its sympathies to Jamie, his mother Sandra, sister Sally and the extended Whincup family.
