Who won 2015 V8 Supercars?
Mark Winterbottom
For the eighth time a third-tier series was run, the Kumho Tyres V8 Touring Car Series. The series championships were won by Mark Winterbottom (V8 Supercar Championship), Cameron Waters (Dunlop Series) and Liam McAdam (Kumho KVTC) respectively.
How much is a V8 Supercar Rec worth?
The New Generation V8 Supercar regulations were intended to reduce the cost of building a car (without engine) from around $450,000 to $250,000, with the cost of an engine coming down from around $120,000 to $50,000.
How much does a V8 Supercar tyre cost?
around $250 each
An individual 18-inch wheel costs $600-$700 and the tyres are provided by Dunlop at around $250 each, depending on the compound, tread and usage.
Do V8 Supercar teams make money?
V8 Supercars (Supercars Australia) teams lose money according to Paul Morris and Russell Ingall on their Enforcer and the Dude TV show.
Who is the best supercar driver?
Jamie Whincup was a man on a mission at Sydney Motorsport Park. The 6-time champion claimed the record for all-time Supercars wins with a comfortable victory in Sunday’s race. The Holden driver also holds the record for most championships, pole positions and race wins.
What is the salary of a v8 Supercar driver?
The big teams now have to go out and pay guys to come and do three races a year. And they’re not paying peanuts either; an insider told Motorsport.com that at a decent team, deals start around the $60,000 mark – and in some cases go well over 100K. Not bad for what is essentially three weekends work a year.
Where does Chaz Mostert live?
Gold Coast, QLD
Chaz Mostert
| Car Number | 25 |
|---|---|
| D.O.B | 10/04/92 |
| Birthplace | Melbourne, VIC |
| Lives | Gold Coast, QLD |
| Status | Partner, Riarne |
How much do V8 Supercar drivers make?
Do V8 Supercars have the same engine?
What engines do V8 Supercars use? The current V8 Supercars engine specifications have, like the engines themselves, been fine-tuned over the past 28 years. Both the Ford Mustang and Holden Commodore use a 5.0-litre V8 engine that has been specifically created for racing, with many bespoke parts.
What gearbox do the V8 Supercars use?
Xtrac’s ‘P1293’ Transaxle has been designed specifically as the new control gearbox for the 2019 Australian Supercars Championship.
What does V8 Supercars Championship stand for?
The 2015 International V8 Supercars Championship (often simplified to the 2015 V8 Supercars Championship) was an FIA -sanctioned international auto racing series for V8 Supercars.
Who won the Australian Touring Car Championship and V8 Supercars?
Lowndes recovered in the second race to score his 100th career victory in the Australian Touring Car Championship and V8 Supercars, becoming the first driver to reach the mark. Tim Slade finished second ahead of Mostert.
Why did the V8 Supercar Commission change tyre allocation for Adelaide?
From Darwin, in response to processional racing in the 60 km SuperSprint races, the V8 Supercar Commission changed tyre allocations to give teams a set of soft compound rubber for the second race. The Holden VF Commodore of Fabian Coulthard, who won the second race of the Clipsal 500 Adelaide.