Ford to quit V8 Supercars at end of 2015

The blueprint for the new rules for those that are interested.

V8 Supercars blueprint for 2017 and beyond

Although they do mention "4 door" in the release, the expression "4 seat" gets used as well. Does this mean we may get 2 door (4 seat) cars on the grid ??

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Originally Posted by pop058

Although they do mention "4 door" in the release, the expression "4 seat" gets used as well. Does this mean we may get 2 door (4 seat) cars on the grid ??

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As far as I can tell the 2 door 4 seat lay-out will be Ok.

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Originally Posted by disco man

As far as I can tell the 2 door 4 seat lay-out will be Ok.

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My money is on Penske running a Pony car in 2017 :)

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Originally Posted by pop058

My money is on Penske running a Pony car in 2017 :)

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Yep,I can see it being the weapon of choice for the teams that want to run Fords.

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Originally Posted by disco man

Yep,I can see it being the weapon of choice for the teams that want to run Fords.

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Will depend probably on the best aero they can get out of a particular body shape. It's not about selling cars anymore, it's about winning and if a Mondeo or whatever is a better aero package then they will choose that. Their sponsors want them up the front regardless of what type of car it is.

So from 2017 on,no Falcon or Dunny door,as the vehicle has to be available for the public to buy new.

I thought they may have let them run on for a few years.

Interesting times.

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Originally Posted by VladTepes

I think the new rules are going to specify it must be based on a production car, and have back seats.

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Yep, this is what I read.

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Originally Posted by Debacle

Will depend probably on the best aero they can get out of a particular body shape. It's not about selling cars anymore, it's about winning and if a Mondeo or whatever is a better aero package then they will choose that. Their sponsors want them up the front regardless of what type of car it is.

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I am fairly sure the Mondeo is front wheel drive,and as far as I know the Falcon and Mustang are the only RWD sedans in Fords line-up.

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Originally Posted by Pickles2

Seee my post 64 and 69,..I mention "Sponsorship".
LATEST news,.......and terrible news, ...Nick Percat out of a drive next year,...reason,...lack of a sponsor.
It is a real worry, when you see a REALLY good young driver, with everything to offer, lose his ride.
Speedcafe has the details. Pickles.

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Talking about sponsorship,I wonder which team will land these guys as a sponsor? If Monster is keen to take on Redbull some very lucky team is going to have a bit more cash to splash. But the article indicates it will be a leading team. I wonder who?

Monster Energy poised for V8 Supercars return - Speedcafe