- Speedcar Series
Infobox motorsport championship
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category = Stock cars
inaugural2 = 2008
drivers = 20 (2008)
teams = 6 (2008)
constructors = 1 (2008)
engines = 1 (2008)
country/region =International
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champion driver =Johnny Herbert
champion team = N/A
manufacturer = N/A
website = [http://www.speedcarseries.com/ www.speedcarseries.com]The Speedcar Series Championship is a stock car racing championship that started in January 2008 and races across several countries, spanning the Middle East, Asia and Australasia. It features up to 24 drivers competing in identical V8 620 hp stock cars, deliberately lacking electronic driver aids. [ [http://www.speedcarseries.com/concept.php Speedcar Series concept] ]
Former F1 drivers
Jacques Villeneuve ,Jean Alesi ,Heinz Harald Frentzen ,Christian Danner ,Johnny Herbert ,Stefan Johansson ,Narain Karthikeyan ,Ukyo Katayama ,J.J. Lehto ,Gianni Morbidelli andAlex Yoong have competed in the the Speedcar Series.Race format
The event is held over two consecutive days.
Race day 1:
*Official practice session
*Qualifying
*Race 1Race day 2:
*Warm up
*Race 2Both races comprise of a standing start and a distance of 90 miles or 45 minutes in duration.
No refuelling is allowed during either race.
Champions
Vehicle Specifications
*Engine Displacement: 6.0L (366in³) Pushrod V8
*Transmission: 4 Speed Manual
*Weight: 1200kg (2640lb) without driver and fuel
*Power Output: 620hp (463kW)
*Torque: 680N·m (501ft·lbf)
*Fuel: Unleaded gasoline
*Fuel Delivery: Carburetion
*Compression Ratio: 12 : 1
*Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
*Steering:Power ,recirculating ball References
External links
* [http://www.speedcarseries.com/ Speedcar Series official website]
* [http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/62513 Autosport news]
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