V8 Supercars is the premier touring car series in [Australia] and [New Zealand]. Currently the only manufacturers are Holden and Ford. From 2013 the formula will change to a new "car of the future" specification, allowing both Nissan and Mercedes to join them. Jamie Whincup is the current champion. Holden is the current Manufacturers Champion and Triple 8 engineering is the current holder of the teams championship.
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V8 Supercars is the premier touring car series in [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]]. Currently the only manufacturers are Holden and Ford. From 2013 the formula will change to a new "car of the future" specification, allowing both Nissan and Mercedes to join them. Jamie Whincup is the current champion. Holden is the current Manufacturers Champion and Triple 8 engineering is the current holder of the teams championship.
The most prestigious race is the [[Bathurst 1000]], which is held each October at the Mount Panorama Circuit.
The most prestigious race is the [[Bathurst 1000]], which is held each October at the Mount Panorama Circuit.