Shannons V8 Touring Car Series:

New for 2008 is the Shannons V8 Touring Car National Series, which will give opportunities for owners of ex-V8 Supercars - up to and including the AU Ford Falcon and VX Holden Commodore - to race.

Shannons Insurance has signed on as naming rights sponsor of the category and Kumho Tyres will supply a control tyre.

The category is based on de-registered Falcon and Commodore V8 Supercars which have been raced at some time since 1997.

However, BA Falcons and VY/VE Commodores will not be allowed at this stage. As the cars are former V8 Supercars, the technical regulations are largely based on their respective V8 Supercar requirements.

Only Falcon and Commodore vehicles that have a registered history with AVESCO/VESA will be recognised, and documentation will be needed to establish a clear line of history for each car, so obviously no new cars can be built for the Series.

Cars will run with a new controlled rear wing (same for Ford and Holden), and controlled camshaft, and the rev limiter will reduce the rpm by 500. Existing single stud 17inch wheels will be used with controlled slick tyres.

The category will be subject to strict technical requirements, and will run in the CAMS-sanctioned Shannons Nationals.

Frank Lowndes has been appointed as the category’s Technical Consultant to oversee the development of the technical regulations and to work with the CAMS technical people to ensure that the cars are as they should be.

2008 Calendar
R1. Mallala, 17-18 May
R2. Eastern Creek, 12-13 July
R3. Phillip Island, 9-10 August
R4. Sandown, 29-30 November