The Gen3 chassis developed by PACE Innovations
There are plans for supercars to showcase their Ford and Chevrolet prototypes with Gen3 specifications at this year’s Repco Bathurst 1000, category boss Sean Seamer has confirmed.
Triple Eight Race Engineering was entrusted with the homologation of the Chevrolet Camaro with KRE Race Engines, which supply the 5.7 liter unit from General Motors.
Dick Johnson Racing was responsible for the Ford Mustang with its chassis built by PACE Innovations and the 5.4 liter coyote supplied by Mostech Race Engines.
Speaking to select media outlets, including Speedcafe.com, Supercars CEO Seamer said the calendar changes recently announced would have some impact on prototype shipments.
The project was largely led by Supercars Motorsport Director Adrian Burgess and the engine specialist Craig Hasted.
Details of the engine program have been expanded in Supercars’ new online video series Gen3 Unpacked with presenters Mark Larkham, Burgess and Hasted.
“As you can imagine, the changes in the calendar last week were important for the boys to go away and digest,” explained Seamer.
“I expect an updated prototype execution and test plan from Adrian and the team sometime this week.
“We’re still keen to get these cars on the market as soon as possible and have them in Bathurst.”
Supercars and its homologation teams were hampered in developing the prototypes due to cargo issues.
Recently, Triple Eight CEO Roland Dane said his team is still waiting for the panels to arrive but expects the car to be assembled soon.
Supercars made a revamped test debut at Sydney Motorsport Park in late October, but what impact the calendar changes could have on the launch remains to be seen.
When asked to talk about the peak hours for Burgess, Seamer replied: “[It’s] not only Adrian, but also the homologation teams.
“Adrian was with both homologation teams all day [on Tuesday]… he is looking at the progress of the prototype.
“As you can imagine, we announced the calendar on Saturday and then all of the work is done on updating Gen3 prototypes, schedules and tests, and so on.
This year’s season finale of the Repco Supercars Championship in Mount Panorama is planned for November 30th to December 5th.
