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May 15, 2012

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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The category is based on de-registered Falcon and Commodore V8 Supercars.

Eligible models are: Ford Falcon EF to BA. Holden Commodore VP to VZ.

As the cars are former V8 Supercars, the Technical Regulations are based on their respective V8 Supercar requirements, with changes made to reduce maintenance and running costs.