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Lexus to join V8 Supercars?
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Maybe Ford has been burnt by the idiots (past and present) who run V8Supercars and Lexus actually believe the bull-**** Archer are telling them
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Would like to see a modified version of Lexus new GT3 car join the category.
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The decision to make the change to COTF was taken some years ago before anyone was clamouring for it and one of the early statements from James Warburton was that they were looking at a further change to allow a wider range of motors, again before any manufacturers were demanding it (publicly at least). You'd have to say that COTF has been good in that more manufacturers have become involved and that step 2 sounds like it's heading in the right direction for more to be at least interested. There is plenty of work to do and V8SC is not as strong as it once was but it is doing OK and making changes without being "forced" to. |
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Toyota and Mitsubishi looked very hard at it but ultimately did not jump in. I'd suggest that Ford started to "lose interest" with the untimely death of Howard Marsden followed by Geoff Polities move to Europe - back in 2003/2004. Seems to me rather than being "forced", V8SC have looked long and hard at their market and made some changes that have brought in more manufacturers and kicked some more interest into the category. As we enter the 3rd year of the new car, there are stories that Ford my not continue as a sponsor, so it sounds like rather than being "forced", V8SC got the timing about right. |
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Of course you would think that, saves you having to say something postive about the series
except that they are sitting her now with 5 brands, theyhave supported the australian car industry and are getting growing crowds to key events. and just written a massive tv contract. Now if the perfect time to be considering the future |
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The question might be which team becomes the technical partner for Lexus to join the series.
You might imagine 888 & Prodrive might be at the top of that list. Two cars, four cars? 2017? Local build cars with 'works' engines? Many interesting issues to think about |
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But good news lexus is showing some genuine interest, time will tell |
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You weren't quick enough to edit your initial response which is just as well as it needed an interpreter.
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As it stands, the RC F wont fit. Either the regs open up, or Lexus changes the car they intend to use. Should be a couple years before they intend to enter, so we'll see what happens.
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