V8 Supercars reviews starts

08 Mar 2016

Weather affected race brings rules into focus with a safe race the priority in difficult conditions.

1 mins by James Pavey

Race

2016

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V8 Supercars is reviewing race start procedures after last Sunday’s rain affected Clipsal 500 Adelaide.

V8 Supercars CEO James Warburton said: “Sunday’s race was an extreme weather event. It was trying for everyone and the focus was on starting and conducting a safe race for our drivers, teams, officials and fans and adjudicating the rules that were in place when the race started.

“It was complicated by the race being red flagged after a marshal was affected by lightning. While we do everything we can to put on the best show for our fans, the safety of everyone concerned including drivers, teams and officials is paramount.

“We have already commenced a review of start procedures under conditions experienced on Sunday.

“Despite this, Clipsal 500 Adelaide was a great success with 263,500 fans attending the event over four days and an average television audience of 1.8 million viewers on FOX SPORTS and Network Ten.

“I want to thank the South Australian Government, all our teams, drivers, officials and fans for making the event what it was and also congratulate Lucas Dumbrell Motorsport and Nick Percat on a memorable win on Sunday.”