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V8 Supercar Fact and Figures

How much does it cost to build a V8 Supercar?
A V8 Supercar costs around $320,000 to build plus costs involved in maintenance

What is the temperature inside of a V8 Supercar?
During a race it can be up to 20°C hotter in a V8 Supercar than the outside temperature. On a hot race day, V8 Supercar drivers may face searing temperatures of up to 60°C in their race car. To combat dehydration caused by the heat they endure during a race, drivers consume large quantities of fluids. They drink up to 5 litres during a race. This is balanced against the fluid they lose during a race. It is common for a driver to sweat up to 3 litres (equals 3kg) during a race

What safety equipment does a V8 Supercar Driver wear?
A driver wears extensive protective equipment including a 3-layer Nomax fire suit, fireproof underwear, balaclava, gloves, boots, Helmet and a HANS® device (head and neck support device). Drivers are securely strapped into a V8 Supercar using a 6-point harness. Two straps harness their shoulders, two harness their waist and the final two strap around their inner thighs to the lap belt.

How quick are the pit stops?
A pit stop with two tyres being changed can be conducted in 3 – 5 seconds. Four tyres can be changed in 8 – 11 seconds. It takes 16 – 19 seconds to re-fuel a V8 Supercar.

How many races are part of the V8 Supercar Championship?
There are 14 rounds in the V8 Supercar Championship
Feb 21 – 24 Clipsal 500, Adelaide SA
Mar 7 – 9 Eastern Creek Raceway, NSW
Apr 18 – 20 Hamilton 400, NZ
May 9 – 11 Bigpond 400, WA
Jun 7 – 9 Sandown 400, VIC
Jul 4 – 6 SKYCITY Triple Crown, NT
Jul 18 – 20 Queensland Raceway, QLD
Aug 1 – 3 Winton Motor Raceway, VIC
Sept 12 – 14 L&H 500, Phillip Island, VIC
Oct 9 – 12 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 100, NSW
Oct 23 – 26 Coffee Club V8 Supercar Challenge, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Nov 6 – 8 Desert 400, BAHRAIN
Nov 21 – 23 Tasmain Challenge, TAS
Dec 4 – 7 Grand Finale, Oran Park, NSW

What were the results of the V8 Supercar Challange at the 2007 Gold Coast Indy 300?
1st Garth Tander
2nd Russell Ingall
3rd Jason Richards

Who won the 2007 V8 Supercar Championship?
Garth Tander – Holden Commodore VE

Who won the first V8 Supercar Championship?
Glenn Seton 1993 in a Ford Falcon EB

Who was the youngest driver to win a V8 Supercar Championship?
Craig Lowndes in 1996 at 21years, 11months, 11days

How long have the V8 Supercars been competing at the Gold Coast Indy 300?
The V8 Supercars have been a part of the Gold Coast Indy 300 race program since ??? and in 2002 V8 Supercars adopted the event as an official championship round.

Interesting facts about V8 Supercars
• Both Ford and Holden use a 5L fuel injected V8 engine, which exerts approximately 635 horsepower at 7,500 rpm
• A 6-speed Australian made gearbox is used in both Ford and Holden, both cars have the capability to reach speeds of 294kph and can can go from 0 to 100kph in four seconds
• The fuel capacity of a V8 Supercar is 120 litres and can use 60 - 70 litres of fuel for every 100km raced.
• Brake pads on each car are replaced at least three times in a normal race weekend and brake discs are replaced after every round
• V8 Supercar team mechanics spend more than 700 hours tailoring the chassis to the car before the season and can change a whole engine in about an hour

Want more?

For more information on the V8 Supercar Series check out the links below:

	Teams and Drivers Get all your information on your favourite V8 Supercar Championship Series teams and drivers here.
	Championship Points Keep an eye on the V8 Supercar Championship Series points throughout the year here.