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SERIES INFORMATION
2018 KUMHO TYRE AUSTRALIAN
V8 TOURING CAR SERIES
www.V8TOURINGCARS.com.au
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INTRODUCTION
KUMHO TYRE AUSTRALIAN V8 TOURING The Series is subject to strict technical
CAR SERIES – A touring car category providing requirements, and has been approved as
the perfect place for ex-V8 Supercars to continue an official CAMS-sanctioned National Series.
their long and successful lives after they finish in CAMS appointed stewards; a technical
the Supercars Championship and Super 2 Series. commissioner and full national level emergency
and medical resources are present at each event.
Run to the same technical platform, the category
is ideal for young drivers wanting a taste of Four important points underpin the category;
Supercars or veterans and enthusiast racers with
the passion for these cars, many of which are run • In relative terms, minimisation of the cost
in the same colours as carried by some of the of running and maintaining the cars.
biggest stars in V8 Supercar racing.
• Providing a ‘place to race’ in a relaxed
Every car in the field has significant history, and but safe and well managed environment.
with a strong TV package and increasing numbers
since its inception in 2008, the Kumho Australian • Maintaining a close working relationship
V8 Touring Car Series is continuing to grow and with Supercars, CAMS and Kumho Tyres.
gain momentum.
• Maintaining a controlled category with
Initially the Series was designed to provide a
pro-active technical compliance.
competition home for Falcon AU and Commodore
VT/VX models that were no longer eligible for the
V8 Supercars Development Series, but in recent Tri-State Racing Pty Ltd is the Category
years it has morphed into something far more. Manager and provides the following:
Not only has the Series become a happy home • Organises and promotes the Series
for many ‘de-registered’ V8 Supercars, but it’s in conjunction with event promoters,
also attracted a range of historically significant Championships and circuit operators.
race cars that fans identify with from their various
successes in the hands of some of the sport’s • Sponsorship and marketing.
great drivers and teams.
• Media coverage including television,
Many teams have taken things a step further and
social media etc.
returned their cars to ‘period’ liveries, adding
another unique element to the Kumho V8 Series
• Professional media management.
and making it an on-track celebration of a successful
20 plus years of Australian touring car racing.
• A sound financial base for the Series.
The Kumho V8 Series has also become the
perfect category for young drivers looking to • Competent administrative services
learn in the unique five-litre, rear-wheel-drive, to competitors.
600 horsepower beasts ahead of possibly
advancing their careers into Supercars. • Compliance with all CAMS requirements.
But the Kumho V8 Series is not only about • Ensures that the Technical and Sporting
young drivers - there’s a wide cross section of Regulations are strictly adhered to.
backgrounds with a long-held desire to drive one
of these cars through to experienced racers keen
• Event services and support, including the
to compete in a high profile national series.
entry process, garage allocations, timing,
competitors liaison, driving standards etc.
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THE CARS
The Series is based on de-registered be provided to establish a clear line of history
V8 Supercars. All cars joining the Series for each vehicle. No new vehicles may be
require a current CAMS V8 Touring Car log constructed for the Series.
book. This requires V8 Supercar de-registration.
The Series is subject to strict technical
Eligible models are: requirements. Frank Lowndes is the Technical
Adviser and Laurie Griffin is the Technical
• Ford Falcon EB to FG Commissioner, who oversee the compliance
of the Technical Regulations and ensure that
• Holden Commodore VP to VE II the cars are as they should be.
Only Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore vehicles As the cars are former V8 Supercars, the
that have a registered history with AVESCO/VESA Technical Regulations are based on their
will be recognised. Documentation must respective V8 Supercar requirements.
SPORTING & TECHNICAL
REGULATIONS
The Australian V8 Touring Car Series Sporting
and Technical Regulations contain the essential
information to take part in the 2018 Kumho Tyre
Australian V8 Touring Car Series.
The current Sporting Regulations and Technical
Regulations are available on the CAMS Website
www.cams.com.au (or from TriState Racing
Pty Ltd www.v8touringcars.com.au/teams/
latest-forms/).
We have also produced this ‘Series Information’
document to provide additional information.
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SERIES FORMAT
The Series runs with Virgin Australia Supercars, The grid for each race is set as per the following:
the Shannons Nationals and Muscle Car Masters.
• The grid for Race 1 and Race 2 is
Each car is required to be part of the CAMS Progressive Grid i.e. Qualifying and Race 1.
Targeted Scrutiny program.
• The grid for race 3 is determined by the
Drivers require a CAMS National Circuit Licence aggregate Series points scored by each driver
(NC), or Provisional National Circuit licence (PC). in Races 1 & 2. Should more than one driver
be on the same number of points such drivers
Each round normally consists of (depending will be placed in order of qualifying times.
on the event):
• Three x 20-minute practice sessions +
Sponsor Ride Session (at selected rounds).
• One x 20-minute qualifying session.
• Two x 20 minute races expressed
in the number of laps (Sat/Sun).
• One x 25 minute race expressed
in the number of laps (Sunday).
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2018 KUMHO SERIES
CLASS STRUCTURE
The Kumho Tyre V8 Touring Car Series includes Kumho Cup seeded drivers who qualify more
three classes to better recognise the achievements than twice in the top four or finish a race more than
of our teams/drivers. i.e. Outright, Kumho Cup twice in the top four during the 2018 Series, will
& Heritage. then only be eligible for the Outright championship.
i.e. Kumho Cup drivers will be eligible for ‘Outright’
Outright is awarded to the car/driver with points, whereas those competing for Outright points
the highest number of points per race, round, only will not be eligible for Kumho Cup points.
and series.
All drivers are re-seeded after the final round
The Kumho Cup is to better provide privateer of the 2018 Championship.
teams/drivers (who are still possible front runners)
with the opportunity to take part in the podium We also have a Heritage Class. All models prior
presentations, whilst also competing for the to and including Ford AU and Holden VX are
‘Outright’ Championship. eligible for the Kumho Series Heritage Class.
All drivers are seeded according to their Heritage Class points are awarded as per the
performances in previous national rounds and/ points table documented in the Series Sporting
or their domestic race meetings. Drivers entering Regulations. All Heritage Class competitors are
particular rounds of the Series will be seeded also be eligible for Outright and or Kumho Cup
on their merits or at the discretion of category points depending on their seeding.
management.
Heritage class cars are encouraged to run
Kumho Cup points are awarded as per the with original livery. A trophy is awarded to the
points table documented in the 2018 Series best original heritage livery as well as having a
Sporting Regulations at each round. feature article written on the car by the V8 Sleuth.
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ENTRY FEES
The following fees are applicable;
• Entry Fee (per round) of $1,980 + GST
• Entry fees include television coverage, live Internet TV
coverage and garage/marquee space at each round.
ENTRY PROCEDURES
As expected, there is paperwork to be completed prior to the start of any Series/event.
Initially, we provide a Kumho V8 Series Registration Form and entry forms for each round.
SPONSORSHIP
All cars are required to race with a Kumho Tyre windscreen and rear window decal, and
other decals (as per the Sporting Regulations). The current decal sheet can be found
here www.v8touringcars.com.au/teams/latest-forms
Series management can provide an information document, photos, the latest
record book etc. to assist teams with their own sponsorship proposals
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2018 SCHEDULE
The 2018 Kumho Tyre Australian V8 Touring Car Series is contested over five rounds:
Round 1 TBA
Round 2 TBA
Round 3 TBA
Round 4 TBA
Round 5 TBA
(Note: Dates include Friday Practice)
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KUMHO V8 SERIES
CHAMPIONS
2008 Chris Smerdon Ford Falcon AU
2009 Adam Wallis Holden Commodore VX
2010 Tony Evangelou Ford Falcon BA
2011 Terry Wyhoon Ford Falcon BA
2012 Josh Hunter Ford Falcon BA
2013 Shae Davies Ford Falcon BA
2014 Justin Ruggier Holden Commodore VZ
2015 Liam McAdam Holden Commodore VZ
2016 Taz Douglas Holden Commodore VE II
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MEDIA COVERAGE
Free to Air Television Pay TV
The Kumho V8 Series enjoys free to air
television time on SBS Speedweek as part
of the Shannons Nationals coverage. Rounds with Supercars are shown live on the
Fox Sports as part of the Supercar coverage.
Speedweek is shown on SBS1 on Sundays 2.00pm. All sessions will be LIVE.
The 1 hour Shannons Nationals show airs on
Audience
Fox approximately one week following first airing
SBS Speedweek attracts a large audiences on SBS Speedweek. This show is often repeated
that compare favourably with similar motorsport several times.
properties aired in Australia.
Below is a glimpse of our 2017 Supercars
Our 2017 coverage attracted an average of TV coverage which was fantastic!
375,000 people nationally (5 capital cities +
regional audiences, supplied by Nielson TV Kumho V8 Series Round 1 Phillip Island
ratings data). In 2017, the total reach totalled SuperSprint Race 1 – http://bit.ly/2qmVcco
more than 6.5 million people. This reach is
further extended when subscription TV coverage Kumho V8 Series Round 1 Phillip Island
is taken into account. SuperSprint Race 2 – http://bit.ly/2rlUtXl
Kumho V8 Series Round 1 Phillip Island
SuperSprint Race 3 – http://bit.ly/2rlUDhp
Kumho V8 Series Round 2 Winton
SuperSprint Race 1 – http://bit.ly/2qRfomT
Kumho V8 Series Round 2 Winton
SuperSprint Race 2 – http://bit.ly/2rWpuRm
Kumho V8 Series Round 2 Winton
SuperSprint Race 3 – http://bit.ly/2qdQtv5
Kumho V8 Series Round 3 Ipswich
SuperSprint Race 1 – http://bit.ly/2wgGpki
Kumho V8 Series Round 3 Ipswich
SuperSprint Race 2 – http://bit.ly/2hwPyBZ
Kumho V8 Series Round 3 Ipswich
SuperSprint Race 3 – http://bit.ly/2ucPZr3
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International Coverage Website
A considerable number of countries are provided
with satellite & cable programming via the Motors
TV Network reaching an estimated 27 million
homes throughout the UK and continental Europe.
On Demand Coverage
SPEEDWEEK and FOX SPORTS shows are
available to view online following their airing on
TV, which substantially increases the level of
awareness via opportunities to share content online.
The following outlets are the key ‘on demand’
outlets for our TV content.
• Kumho V8 Series Website
• MotorsportsTV iPhone and Android Application
• MotorsportsTV and Speedweek websites The Kumho V8 Series website
www.v8touringcars.com.au provides a
valuable service to sponsors, competitors and
Live Internet Streaming fans, as well as the latest information on the Series.
Shannons Nationals rounds and the Muscle Car In 2017 website traffic has reach of more than
Masters are Live Streamed on the Sunday and the 87,000 individual visitors, with more than 275,000
Kumho V8 Series is taking advantage of the growing pages viewed annually.
influence of Live Internet on broadcasting.
The site has also become interactive. All television
The action from the Sunday racing at each Nationals is placed and archived on the Website and can
round is streamed live via the Internet on Nationals be viewed on demand 24/7.
TV www.thenationals.com.au.
In 2017 the live stream audiences averaged Social Media
more than 11,000 per event.
The Kumho V8 Series enjoys a strong and
interactive fan base on social media. Our
Print Media Facebook and Twitter account have a strong
following and continue to grow rapidly.
The Kumho V8 Series feature regularly in ‘industry’
publications in both print and electronic versions.
The Series enjoys an excellent relationship with
publications including Auto Action, Speedcafe.com
and many other motorsport media outlets
in Australia and beyond. In addition to ‘industry’
media, our media manager actively pursues
opportunities in ‘mainstream’ media at each round.
10TECHNICAL
Note: The information below is a summary of some of the Series technical matters. It is highly recommended
that you refer to the official Sporting and Technical Regulations, which contain considerably more detail.
The regulations are available from Series management, v8touringcars.com.au or cams.com.au
General Car Numbers
The Kumho V8 Series Technical Regulations have New competitors need to apply to Series
close similarities to the existing V8 Supercar management for a competition car number.
regulations as they are essentially the same vehicle.
They also relate directly to the homologation details If a number is not used in Kumho V8 Series
of the car model, so it is important to make sure that competition for one year it may be re-allocated.
the correct documentation is with the car.
If you are buying or own a car that has already run Tyres
in the Kumho V8 Series then the eligibility/logbook
issues will have been taken care of. However, if the At the first round of the Series for each automobile,
car is still registered as a (V8) Supercar there is a a maximum of eight (8) dry tyres, of which eight (8)
process to go though as summarised below: may be new, shall be allowed for each automobile
for all qualifying and races. These tyres shall be
marked prior to qualifying.
V8 Touring Car Category
Status/Logbooks A single driver may change to an alternative car,
CAMS have advised the following; but can only receive the benefit of 8 new tyres
once during the current series.
• Cars have a CAMS category classification
of V8 Touring Car. At each remaining round a maximum of eight (8)
dry tyres can be used for all qualifying and races
• A car will only be recognised as a V8 Touring of which only six (6) may be new tyres. Each
Car if it has a proven history as a V8 Supercar. remaining tyre for qualifying and races must be
previously marked tyres.
• When an application is received by the CAMS
There are no restrictions on the number of wet tyres.
National office (only the national office will deal
with this category) to transfer the classification Tyres must be marked before the first qualifying
from V8 Supercar to V8 Touring Car, and when session of a particular round. The Kumho V8 Series
the history of the car has been verified, the V8 Scrutineer will be considered a Judge of Fact in
Supercar log book will be replaced with a new respect to any decisions on tyres.
V8 Touring Car logbook.
• The safety cage regulations for V8 Touring Cars
Tyre Costs:
will refer directly to the V8 Supercar safety cage. Kumho 280/680R17 S700 (Slick) -
Regulations that were in force when the safety $480 per tyre (inclusive of GST).
cage was originally certified for the V8 Supercar.
The above process allows any ex-V8 Supercar Kumho 280/680R17 W700 (Wet) -
that was homologated with a fitted diagonal $480 per tyre (inclusive of GST).
windscreen reinforcement bar (as a
V8 Supercar) to retain this member.
Note: It is the responsibility of each Competitor/car
owner to organise a new logbook with CAMS.
11The authorised Australian representative for Fuel
Kumho Motorsport will provide the services listed
below, free of charge to registered Kumho V8 Competitors must only use fuel that is provided
Series competitors; by the official control fuel supplier (RaceFuels Pty
Ltd), which is available for purchase at each round
• The provision and maintenance of a network of in 50 litre drums.
authorised Kumho Motorsport Tyre Distributors,
from whom all control tyre purchases will be Please note: With the exception of ambient
made during normal business hours, at events atmospheric air and the specified fuel detailed,
or by other direct Distributor-Competitor no other substance may be added to the intake
arrangements. charge of the engine.
• Stripping and fitting of tyres, and the balancing
of wheels, at all race meetings within Australia Engine Sealing
whether it be a National Series or special event.
Each engine, and the MoTeC engine electronic
• Stripping and fitting of tyres, and the balancing control unit (ECU), must be sealed prior to the
of wheels, at other times by arrangement with commencement of any qualifying session or race.
the nominated Kumho Motorsport Distributor. The only seals recognized for this purpose shall
be Kumho V8 Series Seals as fitted by approved
Kumho V8 Series sealers. This shall not prevent
• The disposal of old tyres on a one for one
the addition of seals by event officials for judicial
basis when new tyres are purchased.
or scrutiny purposes.
• Technical advice to all competitors regarding
chassis set-up data and tyre management. ECU (MoTeC)
A suitable MoTeC ECU must be fitted.
Wheel Sizes/Kumho Tyres The ECU must have the following features:
(from 2018):
The 17” wheel/tyre size for race cars have generally • Conforms to original wiring system as fitted
been replaced worldwide with 18” wheels/tyres. to V8 Supercars / Super 2 Supercars.
Cars running in the Virgin Australian Supercar
Series (Supercars) and Super 2 have now moved • Has a fixed rev limit set to 7500 RPM
to running with 18” wheels. As a ‘flow on’ we have
now addressed the changes required, as follows: • ECU mapping cannot be adjusted while
the engine is running.
• 2018 Cars may have either
17” or 18” wheels fitted • ECU software includes a test program to
check that the ECU conforms to V8 Touring
• 2019 All cars to use 18” wheels Car Regulations.
• Technical Representatives/Scrutineers have
Tyre Sizes: software to perform a detailed check on the
ECU and record the results.
280/680R17 S700 (Slick)
280/680R17 W700 (Wet)
• The ECU has data logging with a fixed logging
280/680R18 S700 (Slick)
setup and cyclic memory (512 Kb). The logged
280/680R18 W700 (Wet)
data can be downloaded by teams and officials
but cannot be erased.
• A MoTeC PCI Cable is required to connect
a PC to the ECU for communications and
configuration.
12RACE MANAGEMENT RADIO
It is mandatory for each team to have at least one radio tuned to the exclusive Kumho
V8 Series Race Management channel. The frequency is: 471.700 mHz 71.9 Hz
This is a LISTEN ONLY channel so that Kumho V8 Series management can
pass messages to team managers/crew chief when required (especially prior
to and during races).
MOTEC BEACON: 996
A Kumho V8 Series MoTeC lap counting beacon is placed at the start/finish line.
The frequency is 996. The beacon is positioned closest to the start/finish line and
no other beacons/stands may be placed within 3 metres of this ‘official’ beacon.
NOISE
At all circuits the Series visits the noise limit it a maximum of 95db. Please note
that at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit the noise limit is heavily enforced.
CARS FOR SALE/LEASE
Please advise details of any suitable cars that may be for sale (or if you are looking
to buy a car). We are happy to place details on our website and/or pass on any
information to potential buyers/sellers.
13CONTACTS
Category Manager
Liam Curkpatrick
0438 033 246
Fax: 08 8294 1583
liam@v8touringcars.com.au
Technical Commissioner
Laurie Griffin
0407 946 944
lauriegriffin@netspace.net.au
Tyres
TBA (per state)
Media
Richard Craill
0408 813 141
richard@race-torque.com
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