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V8 Supercar hero, John Bowe has announced that he will retire from full-time V8 Supercar racing at the end of the 2007 season.
The 1995 V8 Supercar Champion, Bowe is the most senior driver in the current field and despite being able to out pace many of his younger rivals, has decided to step back from full-time racing at the conclusion of the 14-round championship.
For Bowe, 2007 will be a season of firsts and lasts as the Ford legend prepares to break numerous records and farewell many of the circuits that have become his home and lifeblood over the last four decades.
"After 36 years in the game - 22 years in touring cars, I think it's time to step back and give some of these young blokes a chance in the series," Bowe joked.
"I've been very lucky to have such a long and successful career doing what I love and this year I intend to finish my full-time racing career with a young, exciting team that has a long and prosperous future ahead."