A date has been set for the inclusion of Gen3 into the Supercars Championship.
Revealed in a statement released by Supercars management, August 2022 will be targeted for the new generation’s introduction.
It follows details being revealed by Supercars head of motorsport Adrian Burgess on Monday to selected media, including Auto Action.
The delay allows further development and testing to take place for components to be utilised in the next generation of touring cars, particularly from overseas. Due to the complications added by the worldwide pandemic through importation, the date allows for what Supercars deems a ‘seamless introduction of the new platform’ to take place.
Supercars has declared its short-term focus is to complete construction of both the Gen3 Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang to unveil to fans as soon as possible. Plans are for both models to be demonstrated at Supercars in the lead-up to next year’s introduction.
Below is the Supercars statement:
Supercars has today confirmed the Gen3 race cars are targeted for inclusion in the Repco
Supercars Championship in August 2022.
Following challenges with international supply chains and ongoing domestic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the decision has been made to ensure a seamless introduction of the new platform at that time.
The preparation and building of the Gen3 race cars will still be conducted as quickly as possible and the completion of the Camaro and Mustang prototypes are a key short-term focus. The additional time will be used to thoroughly test new components prior to introduction, particularly those that must be sourced from outside of Australia.
Regardless of the above, Supercars remains committed to unveiling the prototype Gen3 cars to fans as soon as possible. The prototypes will have regular outings at all Supercars events in the lead up to racing next year.
Supercars thanks fans for their ongoing interest and looks forward to showcasing the various stages of the Gen3 program.
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