 While no points were received at the Sandown 500, Bathurst was a different story with the #18 Falcon racing well all day with Davison on the fringe of the fight for the lead at races end.Eighth was an excellent reward for the duo, backing up team leaders Steven Johnson and Will Davison who finished third.There was much speculation about Thompson joining Ford Rising Stars Racing full-time for season 2008, so it was a slight surprise when Paul Weel Racing announced Thompson would drive for the team in 2008 after the team had previously announced it would be closing and selling its franchises.