Chris Alajajian leads the way at Australian Grand Prix

MINI Challenge Grand Prix Podium

Chris Alajajian makes it two-from-two round wins

Dean Canto powers round the Albert Park circuit

Dean and Chris posing for the camera

Sean Carter another podium finish puts him in 2nd after 2 rounds of the MINI Challenge

Another fine showing by the Pizza Capers grid-girls impresses Jack

Brendan Cook had a strong run in Round 2 after a big prang at Clipsal 500

Grant Doulman talks strategy with his engineer

The 2010 MINI Challenge cavalry

Pit straight - Albert Park circuit - Australian F1 Grand Prix

Matthew "Diva" MacKelden dives down the inside

Peter McNiven and Scott McLaughlin battle it out

Parc Ferme

Pizza Capers UberStar and Geelong AFL legend Sam Newman put in a fine performance at the Grand Prix

The MINI Challenge grid heads into turn 1

Smiling Seton flies away for race 2 victory

Glenn Seton in the Kickass Racing MINI R56

Paul Stokell talks shop with his engineer

MINI Challenge Category Manager Ted Toleman catches up with old friend Richard Branson at the Grand Prix

Dylan Thomas flying round in his CXC Global backed MINI

Left to Right: Raf Toda, Ted Toleman, Bruno Senna and Justin Hocevar at Ted's book presentation to Bruno, nephew of the great Ayrton Senna

Dale Wood was on top form again at the Grand Prix

Chris Wootton faired much better at the Grand Prix after crashing out of Round 1 during qualifying

Kiwi Gavin Yortt flies the Silver Fern high as he puts in another strong performance

Newcomer Aaron Zerefos showed good speed after returing from 2 years out of the sport

Autograph session with Sam Newman proved very popular

Ted shows his book to Justin and Australian TV/Radio legend Ken Sparks

Scott McLaughlin has a bright future ahead of him under the SBR wing

The MINI Challenge team

A fine view from MINI Corporate hospitality at the Grand Prix

Posters ran out on Thursday (School day) at the MINI Challenge autograph session

The MINI Challenge paddock displays the limited edition John Cooper Works World Championship 50 - only 10 in Australia