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The '''2017 Supercars Championship''' (formally known as the '''2017 Virgin Australia Supercars Championship''')<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.speedcafe.com/2016/04/27/v8-supercars-confirm-virgin-as-primary-backer/|title=V8 Supercars confirm Virgin as primary backer|work= |
The '''2017 Supercars Championship''' (formally known as the '''2017 Virgin Australia Supercars Championship''')<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.speedcafe.com/2016/04/27/v8-supercars-confirm-virgin-as-primary-backer/|title=V8 Supercars confirm Virgin as primary backer|work=Speedcafe|date=27 April 2016|accessdate=27 April 2016}}</ref> will be an [[Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile|FIA]]-sanctioned international motor racing series for Supercars, which prior to the 2017 season had been known as [[V8 Supercars]]. It will be the nineteenth running of the Supercar Championship Series and the twenty-first series in which Supercars have contested the premier Australian touring car title. |
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The 2017 season will see the category undergo a substantial revision of its technical regulations, with the introduction of " |
The 2017 season will see the category undergo a substantial revision of its technical regulations, with the introduction of "Gen2" rules which will open the championship up to a wider range of body shapes and engine configurations.<ref name="gen 2 details">{{cite news|url=http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/v8-supercars-blueprint-for-2017-and-beyond|title=V8 Supercars blueprint for 2017 and beyond|work=V8Supercars.com.au|publisher=[[V8 Supercars|V8 Supercars Australia]]|date=3 December 2014|accessdate=27 April 2016}}</ref> |
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==Schedule of events== |
==Schedule of events== |
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===Calendar changes=== |
===Calendar changes=== |
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* The [[Sydney 500]] at the [[Homebush Street Circuit]] will be removed from the schedule after the [[New South Wales]] state government voted against continued support for the race.<ref>{{url=http://www.speedcafe.com/2016/04/27/311144/|title=Gosford V8 Supercars race plans edge closer|first=Tom|last=Howard|work=speedcafe.com|date=27 April 2016|accessdate=27 April 2016}}</ref> |
* The [[Sydney 500]] at the [[Homebush Street Circuit]] will be removed from the schedule after the [[New South Wales]] state government voted against continued support for the race.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.speedcafe.com/2016/04/27/311144/|title=Gosford V8 Supercars race plans edge closer|first=Tom|last=Howard|work=speedcafe.com|date=27 April 2016|accessdate=27 April 2016}}</ref> |
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==Rule changes== |
==Rule changes== |
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===Technical regulations=== |
===Technical regulations=== |
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* The 2017 season will see the introduction of " |
* The 2017 season will see the introduction of "Gen2" regulations and will see the category move away from four-door sedans and [[V8]] engines. [[Coupé|Two-door coupé]] body styles will be permitted, with the engine regulations opened up to include [[Turbocharger|turbocharged]] four- or six-cylinder engines. However, cars will still be required to be based on front-engined, rear wheel drive, four-seater production cars that are sold in Australia. The chassis and control components will be carried over from the previous New Generation V8 Supercar regulations.<ref name="gen 2 details" /> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 05:25, 27 April 2016
The 2017 Supercars Championship (formally known as the 2017 Virgin Australia Supercars Championship)[1] will be an FIA-sanctioned international motor racing series for Supercars, which prior to the 2017 season had been known as V8 Supercars. It will be the nineteenth running of the Supercar Championship Series and the twenty-first series in which Supercars have contested the premier Australian touring car title.
The 2017 season will see the category undergo a substantial revision of its technical regulations, with the introduction of "Gen2" rules which will open the championship up to a wider range of body shapes and engine configurations.[2]
Schedule of events
Calendar changes
- The Sydney 500 at the Homebush Street Circuit will be removed from the schedule after the New South Wales state government voted against continued support for the race.[3]
Rule changes
Technical regulations
- The 2017 season will see the introduction of "Gen2" regulations and will see the category move away from four-door sedans and V8 engines. Two-door coupé body styles will be permitted, with the engine regulations opened up to include turbocharged four- or six-cylinder engines. However, cars will still be required to be based on front-engined, rear wheel drive, four-seater production cars that are sold in Australia. The chassis and control components will be carried over from the previous New Generation V8 Supercar regulations.[2]
References
- ^ "V8 Supercars confirm Virgin as primary backer". Speedcafe. 27 April 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ^ a b "V8 Supercars blueprint for 2017 and beyond". V8Supercars.com.au. V8 Supercars Australia. 3 December 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ^ Howard, Tom (27 April 2016). "Gosford V8 Supercars race plans edge closer". speedcafe.com. Retrieved 27 April 2016.