The enigma of David 'Skippy' Parsons' final V8 Supercar test, almost two decades after his Bathurst 1000 triumph and six years since his last championship start, has captivated the V8 Sleuth Magazine. The mystery deepened during research for Issue 2, available in the V8 Sleuth Superstore or at newsagents around Australia. The magazine's feature story delves into the history of Garry Rogers' X-bar car, chassis GRM VY06, which led a busy life with GRM from its debut in mid-2003 to being superseded by VE Commodores for 2007. Internal records revealed that VY06 was used during a team test day at Winton in late May 2006, with both Lee Holdsworth and 'Skippy' listed as drivers. This unexpected revelation raises questions about the nature and purpose of Parsons' track time, as it wasn't reported in dedicated motorsport media at the time. The mystery of how it came about remains, with Parsons, Rogers, and GRM staff unable to provide clarity. Parsons' involvement in a unique two-drivers-per-car V8 Ute Legends Challenge at the Bathurst International Motor Festival adds to the intrigue. The magazine also explores the restoration of the 1993 Bathurst 1000-winning car driven by Larry Perkins and Gregg Hansford, a labour of love by Jack Perkins, who brought it back to its original VP Commodore trim. Issue 2 also pays homage to the late Allan Moffat, tells the story of the first NASCAR stock car brought to Australia, and reveals AVESCO's original plan for a year-long 37-race championship in 1997. Readers can purchase Issue 2 or subscribe to the magazine for more captivating content.
