2018 Kumho Tyre Australian V8 Touring Car Series

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The 2018 Kumho Tyre Australian V8 Touring Car Series was an Australian motor racing competition for de-registered Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon V8 Supercars. [1] It was the 11th running of the series. It commenced at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit on 20 April and concluded at The Bend Motorsport Park on 25 August.

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The series was won by Tyler Everingham [2] driving a Ford Falcon FG. [3] Defending series winner Jack Smith ran a part-time schedule, essentially surrendering his title defense. [3]

Teams and drivers

Tyler Everingham won the series driving a Ford Falcon FG Ford Falcon FG of Tyler Everingham (The Bend, 2018).jpg
Tyler Everingham won the series driving a Ford Falcon FG
Zak Best placed second in the series driving a Ford Falcon FG Ford Falcon FG of Zak Best (The Bend, 2018).jpg
Zak Best placed second in the series driving a Ford Falcon FG
Andy Cantrell placed 15th in the series driving a Ford Falcon EL and won the Heritage class Ford Falcon EL of Andy Cantrell (2018, The Bend).jpg
Andy Cantrell placed 15th in the series driving a Ford Falcon EL and won the Heritage class

The following teams and drivers contested the series. The initial field consisted of 22 entries. [4]

EntrantVehicleNo.DriverClassRounds
Page Bros, Jayco Holden Commodore (VE) 2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steven Page [4] KAll
Auddino Racing Ford Falcon (BF) 4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Auddino [4] K1
Mocomm Motorsports Communications Holden Commodore (VE) 7 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jim Pollicina [4] KAll
Image Racing Ford Falcon (FG) 8 Flag of New Zealand.svg Mathew Radisich [4] C1
15 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jacob Bell [4] C1–2
49 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jordan Boys C2
51 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Maxim Erickson [5] C4–5
99 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Harley Haber [5] C4–5
Matt Stone Racing Ford Falcon (FG) 9 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bradley Neill [4] KAll
39 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chris Smerdon [4] K1–2, 4–5
Mr HDT Race Cars & Engines Holden Commodore (VX) 10 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sean FardellH2, 4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Blake FardellH5
Kenwood Homes Ford Falcon (FG) 11 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michael Anderson [4] CAll
Jason Foley Racing Ford Falcon (BF) 17 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jason FoleyK2–3
Twin City Roller Doors Ford Falcon (BA) 19 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark TraceyK5
Brad Jones Racing Holden Commodore (VE) 21 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jack Smith [4] C1–2, 5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Harry HayekC4
HF Racing Holden Commodore (VZ) 23 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Francois HabibK2, 5
Nandi Kiss Racing Holden Commodore (VE) 24 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nandi KissK2–4
MW Motorsport Ford Falcon (FG) 27 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tyler Everingham [4] CAll
78 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Zak Best [4] CAll
McDonald Motorsport Holden Commodore (VP) 33 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jamie McDonaldH3
Warrin Mining Holden Commodore (VE) 33 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Adam WallisK5
Dial Before You Dig Racing Ford Falcon (BF) 41 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Primmer [4] C1, 3, 5
69 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jon McCorkindale [4] CAll
Brendon Strong Electrical Holden Commodore (VE) 75 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brendon Strong [4] K1–4
Garry Hills Racing Holden Commodore (VE) 76 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Garry Hills [4] KAll
Protrack Automotive Performance Holden Commodore (VE) 77 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gary Collins [4] K1–2
Wake Up! Racing Holden Commodore (VZ) 88 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Warren Millett [4] K1–3
Aussie Driver Search Ford Falcon (FG) 96 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ryal Harris [4] C1
Custom Garage Ford Falcon (EL) 111 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Andy Cantrell [4] HAll
Geoff Emery Motorsport Holden Commodore (VE) 888 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Emery [4] K1

Calendar and results

The calendar expanded upon its support status at Supercars Championship events, with a five-round calendar announced at the end of 2017. The series started at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit on April 20 and concluded at The Bend Motorsport Park on August 25. [6] A non-points round at the Gold Coast 600 was added after the Stadium Super Truck series was dropped from the program.

RndCircuitDatePole positionFastest lapWinning driverWinning teamKumho winnerHeritage winner
1R1 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
(Phillip Island, Victoria)		April 20–22 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jack Smith Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jack Smith Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jack Smith Brad Jones Racing Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jim Pollicina Flag of Australia (converted).svg Andy Cantrell
R2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jack Smith Flag of Australia (converted).svg Zak Best MW Motorsport Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jim Pollicina Flag of Australia (converted).svg Andy Cantrell
R3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jack Smith Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jack Smith Brad Jones Racing Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chris Smerdon Flag of Australia (converted).svg Andy Cantrell
2R1 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Winton Motor Raceway
(Benalla, Victoria)		May 18–20 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jordan Boys Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tyler Everingham Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jack Smith Brad Jones Racing Flag of Australia (converted).svg Garry Hillsno finishers
R2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jordan Boys Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tyler Everingham MW Motorsport Flag of Australia (converted).svg Garry Hills Flag of Australia (converted).svg Andy Cantrell
R3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tyler Everingham Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jack Smith Brad Jones Racing Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jim Pollicina Flag of Australia (converted).svg Andy Cantrell
3R1 Flag of New South Wales.svg Sydney Motorsport Park
(Sydney, New South Wales)		June 8–10 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tyler Everingham Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tyler Everingham Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tyler Everingham MW Motorsport Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jim Pollicina Flag of Australia (converted).svg Andy Cantrell
R2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tyler Everingham Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tyler Everingham MW Motorsport Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jim Pollicina Flag of Australia (converted).svg Andy Cantrell
R3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Zak Best Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jon McCorkindaleDial Before You Dig Racing Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jim Pollicina Flag of Australia (converted).svg Andy Cantrell
4R1 Flag of Queensland.svg Queensland Raceway
(Ipswich, Queensland)		July 20–22 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Zak Best Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tyler Everingham Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tyler Everingham MW Motorsport Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jim Pollicina Flag of Australia (converted).svg Andy Cantrell
R2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tyler Everingham Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tyler Everingham MW Motorsport Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jim Pollicina Flag of Australia (converted).svg Andy Cantrell
R3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Zak Best Flag of Australia (converted).svg Zak Best MW Motorsport Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jim Pollicina Flag of Australia (converted).svg Andy Cantrell
5R1 Flag of South Australia.svg The Bend Motorsport Park
(Tailem Bend, South Australia)		August 24–26 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Zak Best Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tyler Everingham Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tyler Everingham MW Motorsport Flag of Australia (converted).svg Harley Haber Flag of Australia (converted).svg Andy Cantrell
R2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tyler Everingham Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tyler Everingham MW Motorsport Flag of Australia (converted).svg Harley Haber Flag of Australia (converted).svg Blake Fardell
R3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Zak Best Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tyler Everingham MW Motorsport Flag of Australia (converted).svg Harley Haber Flag of Australia (converted).svg Blake Fardell
NCR1 Flag of Queensland.svg Surfers Paradise Street Circuit
(Gold Coast, Queensland)		October 20–21 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tyler Everingham Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jack Smith Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tyler Everingham MW Motorsport Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chris Smerdonno finishers
R2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tyler Everingham Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jack Smith Brad Jones Racing Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chris Smerdon Flag of Australia (converted).svg Blake Fardell
R3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jack Smith Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jack Smith Brad Jones Racing Flag of Australia (converted).svg Shane Hunt Flag of Australia (converted).svg Blake Fardell

References

  1. ↑ "2018 V8 Touring Car Series Sporting and Technical Regulations, docs.cams.com.au, as archived at web.archive.org" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-10-01. Retrieved 2018-10-01.
  2. ↑ "2018 Australian V8 Touring Car Series - Series Results, v8touringcars.com.au as archived at web.archive.org" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2018-10-01. Retrieved 2018-10-01.
  3. 1 2 "SUPPORTS: Everingham clinches V8TC title" . Retrieved September 15, 2018.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 "Kumho V8s to open season with 22-car field" . Retrieved September 15, 2018.
  5. 1 2 "Image locks in Haber, Erickson for The Bend V8TC" . Retrieved September 15, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Kumho V8s increases Supercars presence in 2018" . Retrieved September 12, 2018.
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