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Formed in 2006 as a partnership between the Confederation of Australian Motorsport, circuit promoters and racing categories, the Shannons Nationals has grown steadily and cemented its place as a viable home for national-level racing categories.

In 2008, the series consists of 10 rounds, visiting seven different circuits in four states, with 15 different categories featuring on the card over the course of the year.

"The Shannons Nationals has always been built with long-term goals in mind," Series Director Rob Curkpatrick said.

"We're two-and-a-half years in and pleased with how things are going, from a business point of view it's sound and sustainable, and awareness of the series itself is growing.

"On the track, the overall product is getting better and better and individual categories are benefiting from the stability of the program, all of which points to a positive future."

Eastern Creek's event on 12-13 July will include seven categories; Kumho Tyres Australian Formula 3 Championship, Australian GT Championship, Kerrick Sports Sedan National Series, Commodore Cup, Saloon Cars, Shannons V8 Touring Car Series and Superkarts.

Eligibility for the new Shannons V8 Touring Car Series has been expanded ahead of its second round, with two new classes set to put more V8s on track.

V8 Touring Cars Group 2 has been established to accommodate pre-V8 Supercar era Group 3A Ford Falcons and Holden Commodores, which raced in the Australian Touring Car Championship between 1993 and 1996.
 

By invitation, other suitable Ford and Holden V8 touring cars can also be log booked to run in a separate Sport Sedans class under a grid sharing arrangement.

"This expanded eligibility will create a place to race for many more V8 Ford and Holden touring cars," Curkpatrick explained.