SUPERCARS PIT NEW MACHINES
THE debut of Supercars new Gen3 machines has been postponed until the opening event of the 2023 championship.
Supercars confirmed on Wednesday introduction of the Gen3 program had been delayed due to disruptions brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic.
But it is intended to unveil the Ford
Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro prototypes to fans on December 3 at the Bathurst 1000.
The Gen3 cars were initially meant to be on track for the start of the 2022 championship before Covid delays forced their debut to be pushed back to August. But supply issues and limited testing due to Covid has forced another hold up.
“Factors outside the control of Supercars, including the ongoing
challenges with international supply chains and domestic disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic are among the major contributing factors,” Supercars said.
“Lockdowns in various states, which have forced Supercars to condense its racing program over the final three months of 2021, have also limited the Gen3 testing program.
“Supercars, General Motors and Ford remain committed to rolling out
Gen3 and the introduction of the Camaro and the Mustang.”
Supercars has not raced since backto-back races in Townsville in midJuly due to Covid lockdowns and restrictions.
After a three-month break, the series will resume at Sydney Motorsport Park on October 29 – the first of four races at the venue before the season finale at Mt Panorama for the Bathurst 1000.