With the World Health Organisation declaring novel coronavirus a global pandemic, our lives instantly changed. No one was immune, not even race teams. Cancelling the Australian Grand Prix was the right choice. In a game of Mexican standoff, common sense prevailed.
Our technical director Nick Hughes has spent a lot of time in the United States of America with the good ol’ boys of NASCAR. He’s prone to using a saying that has never been more pertinent: “Motor racing is like wiping your arse with a hula hoop, eventually the same shit comes back around.” And so a lot of energy has been expended talking about race formats for our return to racing, that and everything in between.
Things like reverse grids, no pitstops, new cars… So much hot air has been expended that one might suggest new holes in the ozone layer may have developed over north Sydney, Melbourne and south-east Queensland!
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TOP 10 MAKES
TOP 10 MAKES
VIRTUAL MOVES
The BP Supercars All Stars Eseries provided some racing during the suspension of the season, paving the way for more regular virtual contests.
VIRTUAL REALITY
The BP Supercars All Stars Eseries has paved the way for Supercars to further embrace virtual racing, opening up an important avenue to attract and engage with new audiences for the category
1960 – 2020 TOP 60 DRIVERS
Who are the greatest drivers in the 60-year history of the Australian Touring Car Championship/Supercars? We rank the top 60 with an emphasis on best championship finishes, race-winning percentage and competitive longevity. Only drivers with top 10 championship finishes were considered, to emphasise championship performances over part-time or endurance campaigns. Also, results from the Bathurst 1000 and other endurance events were only factored in when they were part of the championship.
The F1 Legends At The Mountain
The recently departed Sir Stirling Moss is recognised as the best Formula 1 driver never to win the drivers’ world championship, but his illustrious career extended to many other categories, including an often forgotten appearance in the Bathurst 1000 alongside another legend of the sport.
Top 10 Seasons
Top 10 Seasons
Top 10 (Multi-Car) Crashes
10 mount panorama circuit 2014
The Inside Story: The New Normal
As we prepare for the return of racing, the whole Supercars pitlane is wondering how things will look. And work.
Beyond The Wheel: Racing Virtually
Racing online in the BP Supercars All Stars Eseries was a new experience for me. While there were some carryover traits from racing in real life, there were also some significant differences.
Right On Track: Sprinting Back Into Action
The Virgin Australia Supercars Championship returns with shorter sprint races on the reworked calendar in 2020.
Brabham- Rebirth Of A Legend
Brabhams BT62 is a world-class track offering from one of racings most winning dynasties
The Tip Of The Trident
Maserati’s first supercar in a generation looks to burst the bubble of its Italian rivals and perhaps take some chequered flags along the way.
टूरिस्ट को रिझाने के लिए सड़क पर उतारी 100 करोड़ की 22 कारें
दुनिया की सबसे महंगी कारों में शुमार लैंबोर्गिनी, पोर्श, मेकलॉरेन जैसी 22 सुपर कारें बुधवार को सूर्यनगरी की सड़कों पर दौड़ती नजर आईं। इन कारों के काफिले को देख राह चलता प्रत्येक व्यक्ति ठिठक कर इन्हें देखता रह गया।
Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport
There is a time for solid, practical consumer advice. This is not it
Maranello Vs Modena
Trident vs prancing horse. Italy remains the jewel of the supercar crown
A Grand Touring Supercar
The McLaren GT exhilarates as a blistering quick yet comfortable grand tourer, says Tony Tan.
The Dude's Second Coming
20 years after he dominated aussie super tourers, paul ‘the dirty, dangerous dude’ morris has ditched his bad boy image to help young drivers. Here’s how
Catch Her If You Can
How Aussie Supercar Blondie leveraged social media into stardom...
What Now For Supercars?
The men in charge reveal the vital next steps for a category defined by ford vs holden
Power Surge
From supercars to superminis and reborn classics to high-tech saloons, 2020 will see a huge array of new cars vying for your attention