The SCV8 Supercar Championship

thebullet · 19 Apr 2006, 11:44 (Ref:1588583)

This championship never started when it should have. When it does should be an amazing one. Great cars im hoping to go see it when it starts.

Jaguars look mint!

thebullet · 19 Apr 2006, 11:59 (Ref:1588611)

Thought i would post a picture of the Jaguar

http://www.crash.net/picture_view_si...pid~103981.htm

The sound of that v8 is great!

redshoes · 19 Apr 2006, 12:14 (Ref:1588628)

What do you mean "when it starts"? It's never going to start, it's a dead idea.

Britcar are running a V8 series this year which is open to anything V8-powered rather than the one-make chassis idea of SCV8.

thebullet · 19 Apr 2006, 12:45 (Ref:1588665)

They said it was ment to be apart of british motorsport in 2004 but it never happened.

Well thats what i heard.

kipper · 19 Apr 2006, 16:37 (Ref:1588842)

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshoes

What do you mean "when it starts"? It's never going to start, it's a dead idea.

Britcar are running a V8 series this year which is open to anything V8-powered rather than the one-make chassis idea of SCV8.

I did read somewhere that Andy Rouse was hoping to be involved in the Britcar V8 series next year, which may suggest the possibility of him building SCV8 spec cars for it. Other than that, I would say that the chances of SCV8 ever seeing the light of day are pretty much zero.

R59 · 19 Apr 2006, 17:00 (Ref:1588862)

SCV8 is long since dead. Long Live Dunlop V8 Supercar Challenge.

If it has a V8, a roof, 4 wheels, it's in.

The first race of the DV8SCC is at Snetterton on the weekend of 13th/14th May. For this inaugural round, there is one rule. No rules. It's a "let's see what happens".

At the meeting of minds during the Britcar Press Day back in March, it was muted that the method of levelling the playing field would be done by air restrictor, vs tyre size/weight. Similar to how it's done in the GT's. There may be classes for the sportscars (TVR's, Marcos' etc..) and the saloons (SCV8's, V8 Stars, DTM V8's, Thundersaloons, etc...) We'll see how it goes.

Andy is involved. He has already come up with a great idea - grid position based on reverse championship position - which should spice things up a bit.
We all agree that we need to make this series as entertaining as possible if it is to succeed.

See you all at Snetterton.

Rob.

redshoes · 19 Apr 2006, 17:02 (Ref:1588864)

There's another V8 concept floating around at the minute - XV8R I think it's called - which uses a Nicholson McLaren engine based around a Peugeot 407 or similar bodyshell. I believe the idea there is to build cars for use in other series (i.e. Britcar) rather than it's own stand-alone one-make series.

A lot has been said about the Britcar V8 series but it's all gone a bit quiet recently. There's only 4 races being run this year, 2 of which are part of the winter series, so we've got a while to wait yet to see if it takes off.

thebullet, you're right - SCV8 was supposed to start in 2004, just as it was supposed to start in 2001/2. These things have a habit of being announced but never getting off the ground.

thebullet · 20 Apr 2006, 07:49 (Ref:1589430)

Ye i suppose your right.

Cheers

**BertMk2** · 20 Apr 2006, 08:17 (Ref:1589453)

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshoes

There's another V8 concept floating around at the minute - XV8R I think it's called - which uses a Nicholson McLaren engine based around a Peugeot 407 or similar bodyshell.

Wasn't there one of those at the Autosport show? (I think it was on the Track and Race magazine stand)

thebullet · 20 Apr 2006, 09:05 (Ref:1589483)

Do you mean this one, scroll down.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...p?f=42&t=47278

ss_collins · 20 Apr 2006, 11:08 (Ref:1589584)

SCV8 was a stupid idea, spaceframe cars that cost £200k? simply would never ever work. And people shouldn't have wasted thier time and money on it.

thebullet · 20 Apr 2006, 11:10 (Ref:1589589)

ss collins how do you become a race official. If you dont mind me asking.

Suze · 20 Apr 2006, 11:14 (Ref:1589593)

It's like Coogz told you less than five minutes ago! Have a look at the FAQs here http://tentenths.com/forum/faq.php?f...aq_reading_mod - it may be worth you having a look through all of it as it will answer most of your other questions too.

redshoes · 20 Apr 2006, 12:25 (Ref:1589664)

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebullet

Do you mean this one, scroll down.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...p?f=42&t=47278

No. The 406 was SCV8 version 1 from 2000/01.

I was refering to http://www.xv8r.com/ which is based on a 407

thebullet · 20 Apr 2006, 16:53 (Ref:1589908)

Oh ok sorry about that.

Tuscan 6 · 20 Apr 2006, 20:21 (Ref:1590133)

Quote:

Originally Posted by racing59

If it has a V8, a roof, 4 wheels, it's in.

Not sure a roof is required - would exclude the Tuscans which as I understand it are most definitely welcome

R59 · 20 Apr 2006, 22:43 (Ref:1590304)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuscan 6

Not sure a roof is required - would exclude the Tuscans which as I understand it are most definitely welcome

Ahh, too true. That's roofless!!

Are you coming along too?

Rob.

ian_c_uk · 21 Apr 2006, 11:42 (Ref:1590776)

Rob, I assume your's was the "6300cc Astra" mentioned in the (fictitious

) entry list for britcar at oulton?

R59 · 22 Apr 2006, 05:55 (Ref:1591540)

Yep, that's mine - 6600cc actually.

Rob.

Tuscan 6 · 22 Apr 2006, 20:55 (Ref:1592095)

Quote:

Originally Posted by racing59

Ahh, too true. That's roofless!!

Are you coming along too?

Rob.

Not for this one as I am away that weekemd, but am looking to come out later in the year

Al Weyman · 22 Apr 2006, 21:10 (Ref:1592106)

Right then we have a restrictor based on tyre sizes so for me on 16 x 9's that means no restricter right, then the slowest cars start at the front so thats it then no restriction I start at the front only problem is the silly high entry fee. :-) This restrictor thing is a bit of a joke anyhow because you want a smaller car at tighter circuits someone was talking to me about a trick one you actually can change the CPM on in minutes to fine tune for different tracks. I think the 850 I am using is too big and causes a bog.

Neil Adams · 22 Apr 2006, 22:13 (Ref:1592166)

the ford falcons are allready raced in britcar are planned entrys for the britcar v8 championship, the xV8r car had 'Burt' on the side at autosport but it looks like its going to be raced by Matt Griffin now

http://www.crash.net/news_view~t~Gri...~id~128403.htm

Al Weyman · 22 Apr 2006, 22:20 (Ref:1592177)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al Weyman

Right then we have a restrictor based on tyre sizes so for me on 16 x 9's that means no restricter right, then the slowest cars start at the front so thats it then no restriction I start at the front only problem is the silly high entry fee. :-) This restrictor thing is a bit of a joke anyhow because you want a smaller car at tighter circuits someone was talking to me about a trick one you actually can change the CPM on in minutes to fine tune for different tracks. I think the 850 I am using is too big and causes a bog.

Spelling error, that should have read smaller CARB not CAR,

ian_c_uk · 24 Apr 2006, 08:06 (Ref:1593486)

Quote:

Originally Posted by racing59

Yep, that's mine - 6600cc actually.

Rob.

my apologies... look forward to seeing it later in the year.

Ian

BigDaddy · 24 Apr 2006, 08:14 (Ref:1593492)

It seems a little similar to our Aussie V8 Supercar series.

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