2011 Kumho Tyres V8 Touring Car Series

[GTRMagic]

Series website Here

Proferred in some sections in the motorsport media as the 3rd V8Supercar category, despite no official connection with that organisation, the Kumho Tyres (nee Shannons) series offers a home for V8Supercars amongst others that are out of homologation.

It seems to have some good cars in it, ones with strong provenance, with the 2003 development series winner running up until recently, plus other ex-main game chassis.

Lets start the chat... it will probably help the chassis number tragics where the old cars have ended up...

[GTRMagic]

Jose Fernandez to run 2 cars

A home for BM001 and BM003 presumably

[mr hdt]

Ill be starting this year in pe037.

[GTRMagic]

Looks like the lineup is very strong, perhaps better than in Fujitsu, presuming they all show. Story Here

[alfacors]

Bring on Wakefield!!!

[321ignitionmag]

The amount of good news circulating about the Kumho V8 Touring Car Series is quite incredible. Last year it started to look strong, but I don't think anyone expected this and already there's talk of new cars towards the end of this season and certainly for next year.

I think full credit should go to the organisers who have stuck with the series, especially when 12 months ago round one saw four cars..

[Axeman444]

isn't the Andrew Manson purchased chassis being described by Mr Manson in MeNews as "It's got a lot of potential... It should be a gun car when its finished (engine installed)" the same chassis campaigned by Marcus Marshall/Britek and previously affectionately known as "The Britek Barge"?

seems a strange way of describing the vehicle!

[GTRMagic]

Originally Posted by Axeman444

isn't the Andrew Manson purchased chassis being described by Mr Manson in MeNews as "It's got a lot of potential... It should be a gun car when its finished (engine installed)" the same chassis campaigned by Marcus Marshall/Britek and previously affectionately known as "The Britek Barge"?

seems a strange way of describing the vehicle!

Presumably it is also running a genuine FPR engine (maybe the ex-FRSR one on my105 for so long), so if put back to FPR specs.. could be a surprise..

Best car in that field is probably Mr Smerdon's SBR BA..

[321ignitionmag]

Correct me if I'm wrong, and it was certainly Andrew's belief, but this could be the only V8 Touring Car that hasn't done the hard yards in the Development Series.. Andrew's no slouch either having won a variety of tarmac rallies in an ex-Ordynski EVO8 a few years back, so he could shake the regulars a bit..

Missing round one won't help though, especially when guys like Terry Wyhoon are prepping already and have a mountain of experience - they start testing this week too for anyone interested, Friday - Winton..

[anthony81901]

The FPR built Fernandez BA and Graham Stewart's ex Tomas Mezera VT both have no development series form as I understand, the latter last raced at Adelaide way back in April 2001.

[johnnyp25]

Smerdons car has not entered Fujitsu unless Jason Bright slipped up when the Fujitsu lime green war painted BF went out in the wrong session.

[321ignitionmag]

Originally Posted by johnnyp25

Smerdons car has not entered Fujitsu unless Jason Bright slipped up when the Fujitsu lime green war painted BF went out in the wrong session.

Very good point, that came straight from SBR still with Courtney livery.. wasn't sure about Fernandez car, will double check that with the legend himself, and thanks for the update on the Mezera car - with so many white VT/VX Commodores floating around recently (Wyhoon/Neville & Wallis) I wasn't sure, again will be checking as many facts as possible..

[johnnyp25]

Adam Wallis car is ex Murphy Racing, Nevilles car is sold to Sheppard for this years Kuhmo

[anthony81901]

Originally Posted by johnnyp25

Adam Wallis car is ex Murphy Racing

Thought Wallis purchased TWR046 that Murphy raced at both Kmart and PWR.

[pete60]

That's correct. I think it's still in VZ trim so Adam will be running in the Fujitsu series.

Does anyone know the pedigree of the Matt Hansen VY? The entry list says the background is HRT but which chassis! I didn't think there were any left in VY trim. Presunably, this is a replacement for the AU (was this the original ex Caterpillar car?).

And is Jim Pollicina's ex Tasman VY the ex Lansvale car run by Scott Loadsman until he acquired the ex PMM chassis?

Finally, I think the Delfsma car is ex Craig Bastian, not ex PWR. It's the chassis built up by Bastian in 2003 and lightly raced, until being acquired a few years ago by the Sherrins.

[anthony81901]

Originally Posted by johnnyp25

Smerdons car has not entered Fujitsu unless Jason Bright slipped up when the Fujitsu lime green war painted BF went out in the wrong session.

Reindler raced it in 2 development series rounds in 09 in Fujitsu colours.

[321ignitionmag]

For anyone that's close by to Winton next Friday (llth March), Terry Wyhoon and the Image Racing team will be shaking down their 2011 mounts, will provide details from there. There's still plenty happening with the Kumho Tyres V8TC for this year, with 20 teams expected to the opening round at Wakefield on April 2-3.. can't wait!

[321ignitionmag]

Well we're finally here, the opening round of the 2011 Kumho Tyres V8 Touring Car Series hits Wakefield Park for opening practice on Friday morning (April 1). At this stage there are 20 cars entered, which could make the V8 Touring Cars the biggest field of the Nationals with the recent announcement of the withdrawal of a couple of the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge regulars.

Having only just spoken with Wakefield Park themselves, it also seems likely there may be one of two others use the practice day as a gauge for future involvement in the series, which makes perfect sense. Why run around at the rear of the Fujitsu Series field when you could be running around in the same equipment towards the front of the field in the Kumho Tyres Series.

We'll regularly update the Nationals website over the course of the weekend, along with the series Facebook and Twitter sites to keep everyone posted.

Currently the field consists of;

1. Tony EVANGELOU (BA Falcon)
5. Matthew HANSEN (VY Commodore)
6. Nathan GARIOCH (BA Falcon)
7. Jim POLLICINA (VY Commodore)
8. Steve INGWERSEN (VT Commodore)
11. Sean FARDELL (VX Commodore)
12. Stuart INWOOD (AU Falcon)
21. Chris DELFSMA (AU Falcon)
23. Justin GARIOCH (BA Falcon)
25. Michael HECTOR (BA Falcon)
26. John VERGOTIS (AU Falcon)
27. Shaun FENNELL (VX Commodore)
31. Derrick HOCKING (VY Commodore)
33. Steven VOIGHT (VY Commodore)
39. Chris SMERDON (BA Falcon)
49. Terry WYHOON (BA Falcon)
50. Mark SHEPPARD (BA Falcon)
62. Scott LOADSMAN (VY Commodore)
81. Michael BARTSCH (AU Falcon)
98. Aaron TEBB (VY Commodore)

The full event program is downloadable off the Nationals website, follow the link; http://www.thenationals.com.au/shann...11-round-1.php

The new Kumho Tyres V8 Touring Car website is operational, but sadly not updateable until next week so updates will appear on the Nationals website.

[ForumNick]

Hi There 321;

What happened to:

14 Jason George
18 Leigh Moran
22 Dean Kovacevic
32 Graham Stewart
48 Andrew Manson &
68 Shane Beikoff

[321ignitionmag]

Originally Posted by ForumNick

Hi There 321;

What happened to:

14 Jason George
18 Leigh Moran
22 Dean Kovacevic
32 Graham Stewart
48 Andrew Manson &
68 Shane Beikoff

Honestly Nick I can't answer all those, but in short;

• Jason George I believe will be at Mallala
• Leigh Moran's car is still being put together after last year's accident at Winton and he will be back later in the season
• Kovacevic and Ambrosio will be back for Mallala - business I think is keeping them away
• Graham Stewart is another 'm not 100% sure of
• Andrew Manson is still putting the FPR powerplant in the car and wouldn't have made Wakefield
• the Beikoff's are apparently busy with work and may not even contest a round

Series Director Rob Curkpatrick was telling me today he's still fielding calls and there's even some Development Series guys looking to test at Wakefield to get miles, and if they find themselves competitive, who knows..

It's going to be a very exciting weekend.

Apologies no more detail on George and Stewart have been finalising the latest issue of 321Ignition (out at Wakefield this weekend) which includes a piece on the V8 Touring Cars and some of the history of the cars, something which will be an ongoing process over the course of the season, with some able assistance from young Mr Noonan..

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Will make the trip on Saturday. Forecast is good.

[DAVID PATERSON]

Nothing earlier than VT or AU. Where are they hiding? I thought this series was created to give them somewhere to run.

[The Spy]

Also dont forget those that cant get there, there is live streaming on Sunday from 9am



http://www.itvlive.com.au/

[321ignitionmag]

Brilliant opening day at Wakefield Park for round #1 of the 2011 Shannons Nationals, and 19 Kumho Tyres V8 Touring Cars was a sight to behold, to quote former GRM engine supremo Mike Exell, it was.. "just like the good old days.."

We started with 20 cars, but Melbourne's Shaun Fennell was out early with a leaking front engine seal, frustrating for him after a major engine refresh prior to the event.

Apart from that, everyone lined up for qualifying and a tremendous effort from Scott Loadsman in the final moments of qualifying saw him take pole position with a best of 60.3524, after Terry Wyhoon held P1 for the bulk of the session.

Wyhhon recovered to take the point for Time Attack after Loadsman ran wide on his hot lap, dropping him to seventh.

Aaron Tebb had been putting in some steady laps in the ex-Garth Tander VY, but was unable to start the Time Attack session with an engine leak, the team resolving it as the field formed up for the opening race.

Qualifying results saw;
1. Scott Loadsman - Commodore VY
2. Terry Wyhoon - Ford Falcon BA
3. Justin Garioch - Falcon BA
4. Jim Pollicina - Commodore VY
5. Tony Evangelou - Falcon BA
6. Chris Smerdon - Falcon BA
7. Mark Shepherd - Falcon BA
8. John Vergotis - Falcon AU
9. Steven Voight - Commodore VY
10. Aaron Tebb - Commodore VY

Time Attack results;
1. Terry Wyhoon - Ford Falcon BA
2. Jim Pollicina - Commodore VY
3. Tony Evangelou - Falcon BA
4. Justin Garioch - Falcon BA
5. Steven Voight - Commodore VY
6. Chris Smerdon - Falcon BA
7. Scott Loadsman - Commodore VY
8. Mark Shepherd - Falcon BA
9. John Vergotis - Falcon AU

Wyhoon led the field away from reigning champion Tony Evangelou who mounted an assault on the run up the hill, but almost came to a stop on the exit of the right-hander, dropping to rear of field in the process. Almost as quickly as he came to a stop he was going again, but had lost almost a lap to race leader Wyhoon, who was on a mission.

Behind him a terrific battle was unfolding between impressive series debutantes Pollicina and Justin Garioch, and Sydney Star Racing’s Steven Voight.

At the flag though it was all Wyhoon, the seasoned touring car campaigner crossing the line 12 seconds clear of Loadsman, with Justin Garioch leading home Chris Smerdon, Pollicina, Voight, John Vergotis and Nathan Garioch.

Race one (15 laps) results;
1. Terry Wyhoon - Ford Falcon BA
2. Scott Loadsman - Commodore VY
3. Justin Garioch - Falcon BA
4. Chris Smerdon - Falcon BA
5. Jim Pollicina - Commodore VY
6. Steven Voight - Commodore VY
7. Nathan Garioch - Falcon BA
8. John Vergotis - Falcon AU
9. Matthew Hansen - VY Commodore
10. Mark Shepherd - Falcon BA

Sunday will see races two (11:15am AEST) and three (3:30pm AEST), both 15 lappers, and both will stream live on www.itvlive.com.au

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Why hasn't Terry Wyhoon scored a regular "enduro" dive ?
Not good enough, no funds.... ??