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Eligibility finalised for WPS BMF 2008

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Monday, 03 September 2007
Event Organisers of the WPS Bathurst 12 Hour have today released the final class structure and vehicle eligibility list for the 2008 Event, following a month of extensive consultation with manufacturers, entrants and the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS). To be run in conjunction with the WPS Bathurst Motor Festival at Mount Panorama on February 8-10, the WPS Bathurst 12 Hour will feature new cars, extra classes and more variety following feedback from the motoring industry which has allowed Organisers to build on the success of the event run earlier this year. Craig Denyer of WPS Bathurst 12 Hour Category Manager SPHERIX said the changes included a refinement of the lower classes to better represent vehicle capacity and price, and to ensure that cars of similar performance and specification were grouped together. “The growth in the range of “Hot Hatch” type models over the past year has prompted us to split the category into an under 3-litre Production Sport class and an over 3-litre Performance Hatch class. There are some exciting new models in these classes that will provide great on track action giving potential entrants some real manufacturer choice,” said Denyer. “We have added a class specifically for 6-cylinder production cars to represent the number of V6 and straight 6-cylinder cars on the market, as well as an over 5-litre production sedan class for V8’s and Turbo 6’s.” New classes for the 2008 event include a category specifically for automatic and semi automatic cars, a V8 Ute class and a significant increase in the number of models eligible for the Eco/Diesel category. “The philosophy of the race is to represent the mass road going market, and with the increase in the numbers of performance models only made with auto transmissions, the growing interest in diesel cars, and the fact that a quarter of all Commodore and Falcon sales are Utes, these new classes ensure our key objectives are met,” said Denyer. “The number of manufacturers directly enquiring about models for the diesel class is very encouraging, and we have also had a Melbourne competitor lodge an expression of interest to run a Lexus GS 450 Hybrid.” Modern Tarmac Rally Cars are also eligible giving manufacturers the opportunity to showcase their product in the WPS Bathurst 12 Hour, then enter Targa Tasmania with the same car two months later, therefore better leveraging their motorsport investment. The race for outright victory will see a repeat of the classic showdown between rear wheel drive performance cars such as the BMW 335i, Holden Commodore SS, HSV, Falcon XR8, FPV Typhoon and the 4-cylinder turbo-charged all wheel drive Subaru WRX Sti and Mitsubishi EVOs. The all new WRX Sti and EVO X are both due for release early next year and the 12 Hour would be an ideal platform for the Australian launch. Event Director James O’Brien believes the finalisation of this Eligibility List signals the beginning of a new phase for the revived endurance event. “Since Easter’s successful running of the reborn WPS Bathurst 12 Hour earlier this year, a number of stakeholders including CAMS, the Bathurst Regional Council, Manufacturers, Category Managers and individual competitors have all shown their interest to guarantee the event continues to grow in the future,” said O’Brien. “I am confident the Vehicle Eligibility List produced will provide the majority of Manufacturers with both a cost effective opportunity to compete in the Event and confidence that a level playing field will apply to all involved. “Additionally, the Vehicle Eligibility List, combined with the soon to be released regulations, will ensure a level of cost containment for competitors thus providing opportunities for privateers to compete against the factory-backed teams.” The 2008 WPS Bathurst Motor Festival will be held at Mount Panorama on February 8-10, incorporating the WPS Bathurst 12 Hour on Sunday February 10. Further technical regulations and information for the WPS Bathurst 12 Hour are available by contacting Craig Denyer at SPHERIX on 07 5535 6900 or This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it Full supplementary and technical regulations will be released on September 7. WPS BATHURST MOTOR FESTIVAL: CLASS STRUCTURE AND VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY LIST High Performance All Wheel Drives (Under $125,000) Alfa Romeo Brera JTS Q4 Brera Series Alfa Romeo 159 JTS Q4 159 Series Audi S3 8P AWD 6M Hatch Turbo Mazda 6 MPS 6A Turbo Mitsubishi Lancer RS Evo VII Turbo Mitsubishi Lancer RS Evo VIII Turbo Mitsubishi Lancer GSR Evo IX Turbo Subaru Liberty GT Turbo Subaru Impreza WRX STi MY03-05 Turbo Subaru Impreza WRX STi MY07 Turbo Subaru Impreza WRX STi MY08 Turbo Volkswagen Golf R32 Volvo S40 T5 AWD M Series Turbo High Performance Rear Wheel Drives (Under $125,000) BMW 335I E90 Turbo BMW 135i Turbo FPV F6 Typhoon BA Mk 1/ II Turbo FPV F6 Typhoon BF Mk 1/ II Turbo FPV F6 Typhoon R Spec Turbo FPV GT/GT-P BA Mk 1/ II FPV GT/GT-P BF Mk 1/ II Honda S2000 MY06 HSV GTS Coupe VY HSV GTO Coupe VZ HSV GTS VX HSV GTS VY Series ! II HSV R8 Clubsport VZ HSV R8 Clubsport VE HSV R8 Clubsport VE Series II Lotus Elise K Series S2 Lotus Exige Type 111 Nissan 200SX GT S15 Turbo Nissan 350Z Track Z33 Hot Hatch Performance Cars (Under $70,000) Alfa Romeo 147 GTA 147 Series Alfa Romeo GT GT Series Audi TT Coupe 8J Turbo BMW 130i E87 Ford XR5 Turbo Holden Astra SRi Turbo HSV VXR AH Turbo Mazda RX8 RX8A Mazda 3 MPS 3A Turbo Mini Cooper S JCW R50 Mini Cooper S JCW Turbo Renault Megane R26 Turbo Volkswagen Golf GTi Type 1K Turbo Production Sedans Under $50,000 (Over 5-Litre) Ford XR8* BA Mk1/11 Ford XR8* BF Mk1/II Ford XR6 Turbo BA Mk1/ II Turbo Ford XR6 Turbo* BF Mk1/II Turbo Holden Commodore SS VY Holden Commodore SS VZ Holden Commodore SS VE Holden Commodore SS VE Series II 6-Cylinder Production (Under 4-Litre) Fo! rd XR6 B K MkII Hyundai Tiburon MY02 -07 Holden Commodore SV6 VY Holden Commodore SV6 VE Lexus IS250/X IS 20 SER Mitsubishi 380 VRX DL Series Production Sports Under $50,000 (4-Cylinder and Under 3-Litre) Honda Civic Type R MY07 Honda Integra Type R Honda Integra Type S Toyota Celica ZR 230 SER Toyota Corolla Sportivo 125 SER Volkswagen Golf GT Type 1k Turbo Mini Cooper S R50/53 Mini Cooper S R56 Turbo Peugeot 207 Gti Turbo Under 2.5-Litre Production (4-Cylinder and Under $45,000) BMW 120i E87 Citroen C4 VTS C4 Fiat Punto Abarth Turbo Ford Focus ST170 Holden Astra Sri Honda Civic Sport MY07 Hyundai Sonata SX NF Kia Rio Sports JB Kia Magentis MG Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart Turbo Proton Satria Gti C90 Subaru Impreza 2.5 MY05 Subaru Impreza 2.0R MY 06/07 Toyota Yaris YRX Toyota Camry Sportivo Toyota Echo Sportivo Ford Fiesta XR4 WQ Suzuki Swift Sport EZ Eco Diesel/Hybrid Over 3.5-Litre Alfa 159 JTD Turbo Volvo C30 D5 Turbo Lexus GS 450h Hybrid Citroen C6 Hdi Turbo Audi A4 Tdi AWD Tiptronic Sedan Turbo Eco Diesel/Hybrid 3.5-Litre and Under BMW 120d 120 Turbo Citroen C4 Picasso Hdi Turbo Alfa 147 3 and 5 door JTD Turbo Ford Focus TDCi FWD Turbo Fiat Punto 1.9 Sport Turbo Holden Astra CDTi Turbo Hyundai Elant! ra i30 Turbo Honda Civic 4D Hybrid Renault Megane dCi Turbo Peugeot 307 Hdi Turbo Mazda 6 6D Turbo Mazda 3 3D Turbo Toyota Prius 5D Volkswagen Golf TDi Turbo Saab Linear Sport 9-3 TTiD Turbo Audi A4 4D TDi FWD M/Tronic Sedan Turbo V8 Utes For utes complying with the Sporting and Technical Regulations of the 05/06/07 and 08 Sporting and Technical Regulations of Australian V8 Ute Racing Series Ford XR8 AU Ford XR8 BF Holden SS VU,VY Holden SS VE Automatic/Semi-Automatic Classes For cars with CVT/Automatic or Semi Automatic Transmissions, classes will be split to under and over 3-litre on demand. Cars outside this list will be considered on application to the promoter however examples as below. Audi TT 2D AWD S/Troni Coupe V6 Hyundai Sonata V6 FWD S/Tronic Sedan V6 Toyota Aurion TRD FWD T/Tronic Sedan V6 Chrysler 300C SRT8 RWD A/Stick Sedan V8 Chrysler Crossfire 2D SRT6 RWD A/Stick Coupe V6 VW Golf Gti FWD DSG Turbo Tarmac Rally Cars Cars in this class built to modern tarmac rally rules M1 or M2 will have to comply to 2008 Group 3E Production Car Rules for the Bathurst 12 HR event. Subaru Impreza WRX STi MY07 Spec C Turbo Mitsubishi Lancer RS Evo 9 and 10 Turbo NOTE: This is a draft list only and to be used as a guide. The final list will be released with the supplementary regulations on Sept 7, 2007. Cars listed under the Tarmac Rally Car class my be absorbed into the AWD High Performance Class. Depending on final numbers at close of entries, some classes may be absorbed into other classes. Cars on this list and due for release early 08 will need to demonstrate full RVCS compliance by Nov 30, 2007. Technical specification will be subject to final clarification by CAMS/AMRC with respect to the future of production/performance car racing. Vehicle Prices are a guide only and as determined by Black Book Motor Vehicle Retail Price List August 07. Cars not on this list that have competed in rounds of the Production and Performance Car Championships in the last 5 years may be eligible on application to the event promoter and CAMS, subject to compliance relevant to 08 CAMS technical regulations.
Last Updated ( Monday, 03 September 2007 )

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