Why are Ford and Holden the only cars in the V8 series?

Answer 1

Its a homologated spec race, and these two types are the only models allowed, they even run very similar blocks for a 5L V8 when their real world counterparts are either 6L or 5.4L V8s.

Though as a side note, I think it would be great to have both Toyota and Mitsubishi getting involved, Toyota make an awesome lexus 4L V8. cos I think with only the two sides of the coin it makes the fans very polarised, they love one and mock the other, diversity to the field could open it up a little more

Answer 2

V8 Supercars is a touring car racing category. It is the most popular form of motorsport in Australia and New Zealand, and has a strong following in other countries such as China and the US. Occaisionally races have been held outside these territories such as in Bahrain.

There is no requirement that the cars are produced by Ford and Holden, although both these manafacturers fiercely gaurd their domination, and the historical rivalry between these two manafacturers is a major drawcard for fans of the code, who tend to be avid supporters of one of the makes.

Although they are heavily modified, the cars must be based upon road production vehicles, and since 1993, cars competing for the Australian Touring Car Championship (commonly known as V8 Supercars Series) must have a V8 engine arrangment. The configuration of cars is highly specified, and so most other manafacturers simply do not produce models within the specifications. As Ford and Holden are the primary producers of V8 engine arrangement cars, it follows logically that they are the olny choices for teams competing in the series.
V8's started to be produced locally in Australia in the early 1960's, and it is no coincidence that the popularity of racing the models began in 1963. The series has had various formats since that time, and has not always been a V8 only series, although the technical dominance of the engine style, has led to a preference of the engines for drivers and teams.
From 1963 to 1985 the Australian Touring Car series was open to any manafacturers, and from 1985 to 1992 it was known as the "Group A" era, in which a minimum of 2500 cars of the competing model have to be built in one year.
During this time imported turbo-charged cars such as Subarus, Skylines and Ford Sierras dominated the format.
Mini, Jaguar, BMW, Volvo, Nissan have all also had previous success in Australian touring car racing, but none being V8 producers, currently compete. The group A format was simply not as popular with Australian crowds, and the cars involved were less able to withstand the nations marquee 1000 kilometre Bathurst 1000 race, often breaking down, so V8's won out. It is also often alleged that Ford and Holden, both local Australian producers, were alarmed at the rising number of sales of imported models in the late 1980's, and contrived to have the event changed to the V8 format in order to boost sales of their premier models, Falcon and Commodore.

Answer 3

Cause Ford and Holden make an off the show room floor V8. Toyota have been trying to be allowed into the series for years but no show room v8 no race..

Answer 4

Prior to being V8 only, they used to race all makes and models and it was truely a touring car championship.

The Nissan Skyline GTR and other turbo charged cars dominated the sport, leaving the australian v8s way back in the pack.

Nissan had two consecutive championship wins, then the touring car championship became v8 only.

Answer 5

you will find that its the long winded battle over what car is better. ford drivers put down Holden's, and holden drivers put down Fords.

its a placebo battle to find the best. funny how us men claim to be logical, when the truth is petrol heads are dick.heads for believing a race can determine a top manufacturer. human drivers are the key, not the cars. especially since the cars specs are similar for the race.

Answer 6

Because other Australian car makers don't produce V8's. Look out for HRT's Skaife and Kelly in 07. GO HOLDENS!!!!

Answer 7

Because nobody cares if a Ford or Holden gets all smashed up.

Answer 8

Why not! What would you like to see in the V8 series?

Answer 9

there the only cars in the world thst can hold V8 engines

Answer 10

you could watch it over the internet by bigpond i think you're able to desire to enroll in it. I went to bathurst in 2007 to video show the supercars you dont know how steep and how narrow mount landscape is from gazing it on television