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2012 Australian Sports Sedan Season
The 2012 Kerrick Sports Sedan Series was an Australian motor racing competition for Group 3D Sports Sedans. The series commenced on 14 April at Mallala Motor Sport Park and concluded on 14 October at Wakefield Park after fifteen races. 2012 was the 28th year in which a national championship or national series for Sports Sedans had been contested in Australia. Kerry Baily claimed his sixth Sports Sedan title after winning the first five races of the series and consistently finishing on the podium. Former champions Tony Ricciardello and Darren Hossack overcame a difficult first round, which saw both of them borrow another competitor's car, to finish second and third in the series. Teams and drivers The following drivers competed in the 2012 Kerrick Sports Sedan Series. Automobile eligibility Each automobile competing in the series was required to comply with the provisions of one of the following classes: * Class SS: Sports Sedans complying with the Group 3D Sports Sedans regulatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Group 3D Sports Sedans
The National Series for Sports Sedans, formerly the Australian Sports Sedan Championship, is a Confederation of Australian Motor Sport, CAMS sanctioned national motor racing title for drivers of cars complying with Australian Sports Sedan regulations. This class, essentially a Silhouette racing car, silhouette racing car class, caters for cars of essentially free construction but utilising some of the bodywork of a closed, series production vehicle. The category emerged following the replacement of Appendix J Touring Cars by the more restricted Group C Improved Production Touring Cars at the end of 1964.James Cockington, Evolution of the Sports Sedan, Musclemania magazine, 2012, pages 40 & 41 Promoters of circuits such as Winton Raceway, Winton and Oran Park Raceway, Oran Park then allowed the redundant Appendix J cars to run with Group A Sports Cars, Sports Cars under the name Sports Racing Closed. By 1966 cars were competing with extensive modifications, often including engine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
