Four podium finishes boost Lamborghini. The Australian GT Championship grid continues to grow. Twenty-eight GT3 cars appeared for the third event of the 2008 season which was part of the Formula 1 GP support programme. Mark Eddy and Ross Lilley, second in the Drivers’ Championship prior to the Melbourne, represented the colours of the Lamborghini bull. Qualifying gave cause for optimism. Both Lamborghini Gallardo GT3 cars were classified in the top ten. Mark Eddy claimed third position on the grid only four tenths-of-a-second off pole, Ross Lilley qualified ninth.

Four sprint races were on the agenda this time for the drivers. Mark Eddy took his second successive podium for Lamborghini with third position in the first eight lap race. Lilley finished the race in 20th place. Eddy continued the upward trend in the second race. After the competition at the head of the field had a slight territorial disagreement, Mark Eddy forced his way to the front and claimed second position. Ross Lilley was credited with a retirement.

The weekend’s third race was a turbulent affair. The safety car was deployed twice to neutralise the race after accidents. Mark Eddy kept a cool head throughout and fought his way steadily to the front during the green racing laps. At the flag Eddy clinched his first victory in the Gallardo and the first Lamborghini victory in the Australian GT Championship in 2008. Ross Lilley completed the successful race with seventh place. Lilley was in top form and fought his way to the front after having retired from the second race.

Following his win Mark Eddy was able to start the fourth and final race from pole position. Although Eddy was relieved of his lead by eventual winner John Bowe (Ferrari) after one lap, Eddy nevertheless concluded a run of five consecutive podium finishes. Ross Lilley was running well but slipped down to 16th place after a spin.

Mark Eddy and Ross Lilley now hold second and third in the current standings.

Current point standings:

1.	Allan Simonsen	Ferrari 430	234 Points
2.	Mark Eddy	Lamborghini Gallardo	178,5 Points
3.	Ross Lilley	Lamborghini Gallardo	170,5 Points
4.	Hector Lestor	Ferrari 430	143,25 Points
5.	David Stevens	Ferrari 430 Challenge	136,75 Points
6.	John Kaias	Aston Martin DBRS9	123,5 Points