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Originally Posted by V8 Fireworks
Thereby alienating BMW and Nissan which was arguably *very* unwise, no?  Volvo and Audi (and others?) would have also been interested in competing in an ATCC for 2000cc regulation.
Thankfully Nissan didn't hold a grudge and returned when made to feel welcome. |
CAMS wanted to go with Class 2 and parity 5L Holden's & Ford's to that speed, Ford & Holden though wanted the Championship to themselves and got Shell and Channel 7 on their side and rail-roaded their regulations through.
It was a kick in the teeth to Nissan and BMW who had supported Australian motor racing far more than Ford or Holden in the preceeding decade.... hell BMW fronted with more works cars than Holden or Ford in 1993 even though they were told they weren't wanted and were paritied out of winning...