SUPERUTE TEAMS SET TO TAKE CONTROL WITH PETROL POWER.

SuperUtes teams set to take control with petrol power – Photo: InSyde Media

A SUPERUTES team owners meeting was held on the Gold Coast on Friday.

It will be confirmed shortly that the Supercars organisation no longer want to run the category beyond 2019.

The current team owners have been advised that they will be given the opportunity to take ownership of the SuperUte series at the conclusion of the current season.

Despite plenty of support, including racing at high profile Supercar events and a good TV package, the category has struggled to grow beyond the original small 14 car fields.

Ongoing reliability and high building costs may be the reason for limited growth and reduced competitor appeal.

Apart from the consideration of the offer by Supercars of a team’s take over, the competitors have focused on a revitalisation of the category with increased performance, reliability and a cost reduction.

Chevrolet LS engine fitted to the Mazda SuperUte

Following nine SuperUte engine failures at the recent Bathurst Supercars event, a majority of teams have proposed all current race vehicles be fitted with a Chevrolet LS-based V8 petrol crate style engine going forward.

It is expected that an alignment with the 2020 Supercars calendar is set to be announced soon.

With nothing yet set in stone, teams have two weeks to confirm their intentions to take control of the category and management into the future.

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