Four important points were considered in forming this ‘new’ category;

In relative terms, minimising the cost of running and maintaining the cars.
Providing a ‘place to race’ in a relaxed but safe and well managed environment.
Maintaining a close working relationship with V8 Supercars Australia.
Maintaining a controlled category with pro-active technical compliance.

Tri-State Racing Pty Ltd is the Category Manager and provides the following:

Organises and promotes the Series in conjunction with the Shannons Nationals Motor Racing Championships and circuit operators.

Sponsorship and media coverage for the Series.

A sound financial base for the Series.

Competent administrative services to competitors.

Compliance with all CAMS requirements.

Ensures that the Technical and Sporting Regulations are strictly adhered to.

The Cars

The category is based on de-registered Falcon and Commodore V8 Supercars (pre BF Falcons and VZ/VE Commodores).

Only Falcon and Commodore vehicles that have a registered history with AVESCO/VESA will be recognised. Documentation must be provided to establish a clear line of history for each vehicle. No new vehicles may be constructed for the Series.

The cars must be de-registered as V8 Supercars or post Group A Touring Cars must be issued with a new V8 Touring Car CAMS logbook.

The category is subject to strict technical requirements. Frank Lowndes is the appointed Technical Consultant to oversee the development of the Technical Regulations, and John Mahncke is the appointed CAMS Technical Commissioner to ensure that the cars are as they should be.

As the cars are former V8 Supercars, the Technical Regulations are based on their respective V8 Supercar requirements, with changes made to reduce maintenance and running costs.

The model eligibility inclusions for future years are;

2010 BA Falcon & VY Commodore

2011 No Change

2012 VZ Commodore & BF Falcon

It is important to note that the cars cannot be referred to as V8 Supercars. The cars must be referred to as V8 Touring Cars.

Series Format

The V8TC Series runs with the Shannons Nationals Motor Racing Championships. The Shannons Nationals does not draw the crowds that enjoy V8 Supercar events. However, interest continues to grow and all of the rounds are at Australia’s best circuits. Racing is enjoyable and well managed, and garages/paddock access will be more user friendly than the ‘bigger’ events. www.thenationals.com.au

Shannons Nationals attendances: 2006 – 18,720, 2007 – 27,690, 2008 – 51,550 , 2009 - TBA

It is important that the Series runs all rounds with the Shannons Nationals to ensure industry support, a stable format and consistency of officials, series personnel, and TV product etc. In addition, the proven format will ensure that the competitors know what to expect at each round.

Each car is required to be part of the CAMS Targeted Scrutiny program. However, there will be a level of tolerance if you have not been able to organise pre-season scrutiny, and ‘traditional’ scrutineering is available at each round.

Drivers require a CAMS National Circuit Licence (NC), or Provisional National Circuit licence (PC).

Each round consists of:

Three x 20-minute (optional) Friday practice sessions + Sponsor Ride Session

One x 20-minute Saturday practice session.

Two x 20-minute qualifying sessions.

Three x 20-minute races (no reverse grid)