By
Johan Laubscher
An
exciting new formula is being born in South Africa. A V8 Touring Car Series,
similar to that of the Australian V8 Supercars, is being planned for 2014.
The series
will use a spec chassis with a number of planned manufacturer bodies available. The
vehicles have been designed in Australia and are closely based on the new
generation of Australian V8 Supercars. The manufacturer engines will all be
controlled at 410 Kw. Thus far Ford and now Audi body shells have been
confirmed, with more manufactures expected to be included.
A
render of the Audi version was released today, and it looks very impressive.
The first prototype car will arrive in South Africa very soon, and will
complete testing on the local circuits. Up to sixteen cars are expected to be
manufactured this year with a maximum of twenty taking part in the series next
year.
VMP
Motorsport’s Vic Maharaj has
confirmed that they will be running cars in the series. The VMP team are currently
running two Audi S4 quattro race cars in the South African Production Cars
Championship, but it remains to be seen which cars VMP will run next year. But
hopefully VMP will be seen with the beautiful Audi vehicles, as pictured in the
render.
This is a very exciting development in South Africa.
Photo credit: Motorsport South Africa
