Supercars completes parity investigation, confirms Camaro tweaks
Supercars completes parity investigation between New Zealand rounds
Minor adjustments made to Camaro following analysis and consultation
Track action at ITM Christchurch Super 440 commences on Friday
Supercars has completed a parity investigation ahead of this weekend’s inaugural ITM Christchurch Super 440, with minor adjustments to the Chevrolet Camaro confirmed.
Following analysis and consultation with the homologation teams, Supercars has determined a change be made to the Camaro, effective from this weekend's Christchurch round.
Minor tweaks to the Camaro front splitter and rear wing will be made to shift the car's aerodynamic balance rearwards, keeping it within the parity box and bringing it in line with the Ford Mustang and Toyota Supra.
Earlier this week, following an investigation, Supercars confirmed no changes will be made to the Supra, which won the Taupō finale.
The new Supra had hit the trigger under the new parity review system, which is based off a rolling six-race calculation using lap time data from multiple cars of each brand.
Under the new system, Supercars is formally required to undertake an investigation, although that doesn’t necessarily mean changes will be made.
Thursday's note to the Commission reads: "Following the necessary analysis and consultation with the HT's, Supercars have determined a change be made to the Chevrolet Camaro to shift its aerodynamic balance rearwards making it similar to the Ford Mustang and Toyota Supra. This aerodynamic difference was evident in the Windtunnel results and now further substantiated with vehicle track data.
"The changes are a reduction in front splitter leading edge, rear wing position rearward/upwards and reduced rear wing angle.
"The change will be made for this weekend's ITM Christchurch Super 440.
"Further testing and CFD will be undertaken in the coming weeks and you are reminded Supercars reserve the right to reverse, revise or modify the changes for the next 2 rounds."
The Camaro won Race 2 in Sydney at the hands of Team 18's Anton De Pasquale, with Ford's seven wins coming via Dick Johnson Racing (four wins) and homologation team Triple Eight Race Engineering (three).
Track action will commence in Christchurch on Friday. Tickets are on sale now.
