The 2010 V8 Supercar Season thread

[RS ZWEI]

And Team Kiwi Racing returns to V8 Supercars . . . .

http://www.speedcafe.com.au/2010/03/05/team-kiwi-racing-returns-to-v8-supercars/

This time in a Ford.

[C]

Possibility of Mercedes and/or BMW joining V8 Supercars

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/motorsport/3426570/German-manufacturer-to-join-V8-Supercars

Couple of years off but an exciting development if it comes to pass

Come on Audi!

[tyz-fly]

Come on Audi!

An RS4 in the supercars would be sick, go for it Colin

[RS ZWEI]

Possibility of Mercedes and/or BMW joining V8 Supercars

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/motorsport/3426570/German-manufacturer-to-join-V8-Supercars

Couple of years off but an exciting development if it comes to pass

Come on Audi!

It will be interesting to see what the new rules will be.
Id like to see closer production car cars. Like Group A. Sadly I dont think it will happen.

[Aidan]

Id like to see closer production car cars. Like Group A. Sadly I dont think it will happen.

What are Group A rules like? Whilst enjoying motorsport, I don't really keep up with the championships…

[RS ZWEI]

What are Group A rules like? Whilst enjoying motorsport, I don't really keep up with the championships…

Here you go:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Group_A

Gave us cars like the R32 GTR, E30 M3, Group A Commodores, Cosworths etc

[Skilfil]

Would be good to see a few different manufacturers entering, would a W8 Passat be out of the question..?

[RS ZWEI]

Would be good to see a few different manufacturers entering, would a W8 Passat be out of the question..?

More than likely not since you havent been able to buy a W8 for a few years now.

[rambo_005]

It will be interesting to see what happens as I can't imagine Ford continuing the Falcon line forever now. It could end up all Commodes

[JDVW]

arent they going to use mondeo's?

[RS ZWEI]

arent they going to use mondeo's?

 
Ford are meant to be stopping production of the Falcon around 2015. This was tried before in the mid 90's but its didnt happen. If it does happen Id say the Falcon would be replaced with a US Ford such as the Ford Taurus. You can only have a FWD or 4X4 though, I dont know how the Ozzies will handle not having a FWD tow car?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Taurus_(sixth_generation)

[Pristle]

http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/germans-to-join-v8-supercars-20100309-pvdm.html


No VAG though.

[80 Vert]

That would be great, the old Ford/Holden thing is getting a bit boring.

[vag_nutter]

Would ford and holden be able to keep up with amg and bmw?

[80 Vert]

Sure would be interesting to see them try.