2012 Calendar
Experienced V8 Supercar driver to oversee drivers in emerging category
FORMER Bathurst 24 Hour winner Cameron McConville has been appointed Driving Standards Advisor for the Kumho Tyres Australian V8 Touring Car Series.
The highly experienced Victorian driver becomes the first ‘DSA’ appointed to the Kumho Series –run for ex-V8 Supercars - since it began in 2008.
McConville will dovetail the role with his driving standards work with the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge, which like the Kumho Series, races on the Shannons Nationals program of events.
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About V8 Touring Cars
The V8 Touring Car (V8TC) Series was established in 2008. At the time AU Falcon and VT/VX Commodore V8 Supercars were to become ineligible to compete in the V8 Supercar Fujitsu Series. With so many 'de-registered' cars looking for a place to race, the time was right to establish a new Australian motor racing category for these iconic cars.
Initially the grid numbers were small, but as the profile of the category grew and the word spread about how much fun the drivers were having the numbers picked up dramatically in 2011, and 2012 will see grids of around 20 cars at each round.
Not only does the series provide a home for 'retired' and/or historically significant V8 Supercars, it enables teams/drivers to continue to race these iconic and exciting race cars, and just as importantly, it opens up another entry point for young drivers.
The category is subject to strict technical requirements, and has been approved as an official CAMS sanctioned National Series.
CURRENT V8TC RECORD BOOK (Including Round 2 2012) HERE
