What happened to Nissan in V8 Supercars?

A statement from Nissan said it has “decided to exit the Supercars Championship in order to concentrate on the interests and needs of our current and future customers” and focus on “electric vehicles and SUVs”.

What car is Nissan racing in the V8 Supercars?

Nissan Altima V8 Supercar
Nissan has pulled the covers off its much-anticipated new Altima V8 Supercar. The new car was unveiled in Melbourne with Kelly Racing owner/drivers Todd and Rick Kelly joined by Nissan Australia CEO William F Peffer Jnr for the special occasion.

What cars are in the V8 Supercars 2021?

ENTRY LIST: 2021 Repco Supercars Championship

Team	Driver	Car
Brad Jones Racing	Macauley Jones	Holden Commodore ZB
Kelly Grove Racing	Andre Heimgartner	Ford Mustang GT
Kelly Grove Racing	David Reynolds	Ford Mustang GT
Blanchard Racing Team	Tim Slade	Ford Mustang GT

How much does a V8 Supercar team cost?

“It varies per car, we’ve got around 25 cars running on the (V8 Supercars) field somewhere between 3 and 5 million (dollars) is the ballpark (annual cost per car).” Webb says Supercars teams rely on the support of sponsors, but getting a company to open up their chequebook isn’t as easy as it used to be.

What cars are in the Bathurst?

A 26-car field will contest the 2019 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, the pinnacle of the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship. All up, 16 Holden Commodores, six Ford Mustangs and four Nissan Altimas will tackle the Mountain.

When did Nissan leave supercars?

2019
Nissan set to disappear from Supercars grid at end of 2019 season.

What fuel do V8 Supercars use 2020?

E85 blend
The entire Supercars field is fuelled with 350,000 litres of our new and unique E85 blend. bp has working extensively to develop a bp E85 fuel that will be supplied to Supercars and other support racing categories.

Did Nissan ever make a V8?

Nissan’s V8 engines include: 2001–present Nissan VK engine — 4.5/5.0/5.6 L — VK45DE, VK45DD, VK50VE, VK56DE, VK56VD.

Is Rick Kelly Racing in 2021?

Although he steered a Supercar for the first time since last October’s Bathurst 1000, Kelly hasn’t signed a co-drive deal for the team. However, he has signed a contract to be the team’s designated test and ride day driver for 2021.

Do V8 Supercar teams make money?

The teams can make money for their owners ie naming sponsorship of the team eg Penske or the team makes money from sponsor revenue. This is dependent on the exposure that the teams and the race series get.

What is the salary of a V8 Supercar driver?

The superstar driver’s salary is $1 million per year, which has started the discussion of the salary cap in V8 supercar racing. The superstar driver’s salary is $1 million per year, which has started the discussion of the salary cap in V8 supercar racing.