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SUPER 3 SERIES SERIES INFORMATION - 2019 KUMHO - The Kumho Tyre Super 3 Series
SERIES INFORMATION
       2019 KUMHO
    SUPER 3 SERIES
       www.SUPER3.com.au
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SUPER 3 SERIES SERIES INFORMATION - 2019 KUMHO - The Kumho Tyre Super 3 Series
INTRODUCTION
    KUMHO SUPER 3 SERIES (Previously known                     The Series is subject to strict technical
    as the Kumho V8 Touring Car Series) – A touring            requirements, and has been approved as an
    car category providing the perfect place for ex-V8         official CAMS-sanctioned National Series. CAMS
    Supercars to continue their long and successful            appointed stewards; a technical commissioner and
    lives after they finish in the Supercars Championship      full national level emergency and medical resources
    and Super 2 Series.                                        are present at each event.

    Run to the same technical platform, the category is        Four important points underpin the category;
    ideal for young drivers wanting a taste of Supercars
    or veterans and enthusiast racers with the passion         • In relative terms, minimisation of the cost of
    for these cars, many of which are run in the same            running and maintaining the cars.
    colours as carried by some of the biggest stars in
    Supercar racing.                                           • Providing a ‘place to race’ in a relaxed but safe
                                                                 and well managed environment.
    Every car in the field has significant history, and with
    a strong TV package and increasing numbers since           • Maintaining a close working relationship with
    its inception in 2008, the Kumho Super 3 Series is           Supercars, CAMS and Kumho Tyres.
    continuing to grow and gain momentum.
                                                               • Maintaining a controlled category with
    Initially the Series was designed to provide a
                                                                 pro-active technical compliance.
    competition home for Falcon AU and Commodore
    VT/VX models that were no longer eligible for the
    V8 Supercars Development Series, but in recent
    years it has morphed into something far more.              Tri-State Racing Pty Ltd is the Category
                                                               Manager and provides the following:
    Not only has the Series become a happy home for
    many ‘de-registered’ V8 Supercars, but it’s also           • Organises and promotes the Series
    attracted a range of historically significant race cars      in conjunction with event promoters,
    that fans identify with from their various successes         Championships and circuit operators.
    in the hands of some of the sport’s great drivers
    and teams.                                                 • Sponsorship and marketing.

    Many teams have taken things a step further                • Media coverage including television,
    and returned their cars to ‘period’ liveries, adding         social media etc.
    another unique element to the Kumho Super 3
    Series and making it an on-track celebration of            • Professional media management.
    a successful 20 plus years of Australian touring
    car racing.                                                • A sound financial base for the Series.

    The Kumho Super 3 Series has also become
                                                               • Competent administrative services to
    the perfect category for young drivers looking to
                                                                 competitors.
    learn in the unique five-litre, rear-wheel-drive, 600
    horsepower beasts ahead of possibly advancing
    their careers into Supercars.                              • Compliance with all CAMS requirements.

    But the Kumho Super 3 Series is not only about             • Ensures that the Technical and Sporting
    young drivers - there’s a wide cross section of              Regulations are strictly adhered to.
    backgrounds with a long-held desire to drive one of
    these cars through to experienced racers keen to           • Event services and support, including the entry
    compete in a high profile national series.                   process, garage allocations, timing, competitors
                                                                 liaison, driving standards etc.

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SUPER 3 SERIES SERIES INFORMATION - 2019 KUMHO - The Kumho Tyre Super 3 Series
THE CARS
    The Series is based on de-registered V8 Supercars.   provided to establish a clear line of history for each
    All cars joining the Series require a current CAMS   vehicle. No new vehicles may be constructed for
    V8 Touring Car log book. This requires V8 Supercar   the Series.
    de-registration.
                                                         The Series is subject to strict technical
    Eligible models are:                                 requirements. Frank Lowndes is the Technical
                                                         Adviser and Laurie Griffin is the Technical
    • Ford Falcon EB to FG                               Commissioner, who oversee the compliance of the
                                                         Technical Regulations and ensure that the cars are
    • Holden Commodore VP to VE II                       as they should be.

    Only Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore vehicles       As the cars are former V8 Supercars, the Technical
    that have a registered history with AVESCO/          Regulations are based on their respective V8
    VESA will be recognised. Documentation must be       Supercar requirements.

    SPORTING & TECHNICAL
    REGULATIONS
    The Kumho Super 3 Series Sporting and Technical
    Regulations contain the essential information to
    take part in the 2019 Kumho Super 3 Series.

    The current Sporting Regulations and Technical
    Regulations are available on the CAMS Website
    www.cams.com.au (or from TriState Racing
    Pty Ltd www.v8touringcars.com.au/teams/
    latest-forms/).

    We have also produced this ‘Series Information’
    document to provide additional information.

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SUPER 3 SERIES SERIES INFORMATION - 2019 KUMHO - The Kumho Tyre Super 3 Series
SERIES FORMAT
    The Series runs four rounds with Virgin Australia     The grid for each race is set as per the following:
    Supercars and one round with the Shannons
    Nationals.                                            • The grid for Race 1 and Race 2 is Progressive
                                                            Grid i.e. Qualifying and Race 1.
    Each car is required to be part of the CAMS
    Targeted Scrutiny program.                            • The grid for race 3 is determined by the
                                                            aggregate Series points scored by each driver
    Drivers require a CAMS National Circuit Licence         in Races 1 & 2. Should more than one driver be
    (NC), or Provisional National Circuit licence (PC).     on the same number of points such drivers will
                                                            be placed in order of qualifying times.
    Each round normally consists of (depending on
    the event):

    • Two-Three x 20 minute practice sessions

    • One x 20-minute qualifying session.

    • Two x 20 minute races expressed in the
      number of laps (Sat/Sun).

    • One x 25 minute race expressed in the
      number of laps (Sunday).

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SUPER 3 SERIES SERIES INFORMATION - 2019 KUMHO - The Kumho Tyre Super 3 Series
2019 KUMHO SUPER 3
    SERIES CLASS STRUCTURE
    The Kumho Super 3 Series includes three classes        Kumho Cup seeded drivers who qualify more than
    to better recognise the achievements of our teams/     twice in the top four or finish a race more than twice
    drivers. i.e. Outright, Kumho Cup & Heritage.          in the top four during the 2019 Series, will then only
                                                           be eligible for the Outright championship.
    Outright is awarded to the car/driver with the         i.e. Kumho Cup drivers will be eligible for ‘Outright’
    highest number of points per race, round, and          points, whereas those competing for Outright points
    series.                                                only will not be eligible for Kumho Cup points.

    The Kumho Cup is to better provide privateer           All drivers are re-seeded after the final round of the
    teams/drivers (who are still possible front runners)   2019 Championship.
    with the opportunity to take part in the podium
    presentations, whilst also competing for the           We also have a Heritage Class. All models prior to
    ‘Outright’ Championship.                               and including Ford AU and Holden VX are eligible
                                                           for the Kumho Series Heritage Class.
    All drivers are seeded according to their
    performances in previous national rounds and/          Heritage Class points are awarded as per the
    or their domestic race meetings. Drivers entering      points table documented in the Series Sporting
    particular rounds of the Series will be seeded         Regulations. All Heritage Class competitors are also
    on their merits or at the discretion of category       be eligible for Outright and or Kumho Cup points
    management.                                            depending on their seeding.

    Kumho Cup points are awarded as per the points         Heritage class cars are encouraged to run with
    table documented in the 2019 Series Sporting           original livery. A trophy is awarded to the best
    Regulations at each round.                             original heritage livery as well as having a feature
                                                           article written on the car by the V8 Sleuth.

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SUPER 3 SERIES SERIES INFORMATION - 2019 KUMHO - The Kumho Tyre Super 3 Series
ENTRY FEES
    The following fees are applicable;

    • Entry Fee (per round) of $2,350 +GST

    • Entry fees include television coverage, live Internet TV
      coverage and garage/marquee space at each round.

    ENTRY PROCEDURES
    As expected, there is paperwork to be completed prior to the start of any Series/event.
    Initially, we provide a Kumho Super 3 Series Registration Form and entry forms for each round.

    SPONSORSHIP
    All cars are required to race with a Kumho Tyre windscreen and rear window decal, and
    other decals (as per the Sporting Regulations). The current decal sheet can be found
    here www.v8touringcars.com.au/teams/latest-forms

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SUPER 3 SERIES SERIES INFORMATION - 2019 KUMHO - The Kumho Tyre Super 3 Series
2019 SCHEDULE
    The 2019 Kumho Super 3 Series is contested over five rounds:

     Round 1		             Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit   April 12-14 (Supercars)

     Round 2		             Winton Motor Raceway		              May 24-26 (Supercars)

     Round 3		             Queensland Raceway		                July 26-28 (Supercars)

     Round 4		             The Bend Motorsport Park		          August 23-25 (Supercars)

     Round 5		             Sandown Raceway		                   September 20-22 (Shannons Nationals)

    (Note: Dates include Friday Practice)

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SUPER 3 SERIES SERIES INFORMATION - 2019 KUMHO - The Kumho Tyre Super 3 Series
KUMHO SUPER 3
    SERIES CHAMPIONS
    2008   Chris Smerdon      Ford Falcon AU

    2009   Adam Wallis        Holden Commodore VX

    2010   Tony Evangelou     Ford Falcon BA

    2011   Terry Wyhoon       Ford Falcon BA

    2012   Josh Hunter        Ford Falcon BA

    2013   Shae Davies        Ford Falcon BA

    2014   Justin Ruggier     Holden Commodore VZ

    2015   Liam McAdam        Holden Commodore VZ

    2016   Taz Douglas        Holden Commodore VE II

    2017   Jack Smith		       Holden Commodore VE II

    2018   Tyler Everingham   Ford Falcon FG

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SUPER 3 SERIES SERIES INFORMATION - 2019 KUMHO - The Kumho Tyre Super 3 Series
MEDIA COVERAGE
    Television                                           Print Media
                   The Kumho Super 3 Rounds are          The Kumho Super 3 Series feature regularly in
                   televised with Supercars and are      ‘industry’ publications in both print and electronic
                   shown live on the Fox Sports          versions. The Series enjoys an excellent relationship
                   as part of the Supercar coverage.     with publications including Auto Action, Speedcafe.
                   All sessions will be LIVE.            com and many other motorsport media outlets

                   Below is a glimpse of our Supercars   in Australia and beyond. In addition to ‘industry’
                   TV coverage which was fantastic!      media, our media manager actively pursues
                                                         opportunities in ‘mainstream’ media at each round.
    Kumho V8 Series Round 1 Phillip Island
    SuperSprint Highlights 1 – http://bit.ly/2ERQrke
                                                         Website
    The Shannons Nationals Sandown round will be live
    streamed and a post produced TV show will air on
    Free to Air TV following the round.

    International Coverage
    A considerable number of countries are provided
    with satellite & cable programming via the Motors
    TV Network reaching an estimated 27 million homes
    throughout the UK and continental Europe.

    On Demand Coverage                                   The Kumho Super 3 Series website
                                                         www.super3.com.au provides a valuable service to
    FREE TO AIR and FOX SPORTS shows are
                                                         sponsors, competitors and fans, as well as the latest
    available to view online following their airing on
                                                         information on the Series.
    TV, which substantially increases the level of
    awareness via                                        In 2018 website traffic has reached of more than
                                                         87,000 individual visitors, with more than 275,000
    opportunities to share content online. The Kumho
                                                         pages viewed annually.
    Super 3 Website is the key ‘on demand’ outlet for
    our TV content.                                      The site has also become interactive. All television
                                                         is placed and archived on the Website and can be
                                                         viewed on demand 24/7.

                                                         Social Media
                                                         The Kumho Super 3 Series enjoys a strong and
                                                         interactive fan base on social media. Our Facebook
                                                         and Twitter account have a strong following and
                                                         continue to grow rapidly.

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SUPER 3 SERIES SERIES INFORMATION - 2019 KUMHO - The Kumho Tyre Super 3 Series
TECHNICAL
     Note: The information below is a summary of some of the Series technical matters. It is highly recommended
     that you refer to the official Sporting and Technical Regulations, which contain considerably more detail.
     The regulations are available from Series management, www.super3.com.au or cams.com.au

     General                                                  Car Numbers
     The Kumho Super 3 Series Technical Regulations           New competitors need to apply to Series
     have close similarities to the existing V8 Supercar      management for a competition car number.
     regulations as they are essentially the same vehicle.
     They also relate directly to the homologation details    If a number is not used in Kumho Super 3 Series
     of the car model, so it is important to make sure that   competition for one year it may be re-allocated.
     the correct documentation is with the car.

     If you are buying or own a car that has already run      Tyres
     in the Kumho Super 3 Series then the eligibility/
     logbook issues will have been taken care of.             At the first round of the Series for each automobile,
     However, if the car is still registered as a (V8)        a maximum of eight (8) dry tyres, of which eight (8)
     Supercar there is a process to go though as              may be new, shall be allowed for each automobile
     summarised below:                                        for all qualifying and races. These tyres shall be
                                                              marked prior to qualifying.

     V8 Touring Car Category                                  A single driver may change to an alternative car, but
     Status/Logbooks                                          can only receive the benefit of 8 new tyres once
     CAMS have advised the following;                         during the current series.

     • Cars have a CAMS category classification               At each remaining round a maximum of eight (8)
       of V8 Touring Car.                                     dry tyres can be used for all qualifying and races of
                                                              which only six (6) may be new tyres. Each remaining
     • A car will only be recognised as a V8 Touring          tyre for qualifying and races must be previously
       Car if it has a proven history as a V8 Supercar.       marked tyres.

                                                              There are no restrictions on the number of wet tyres.
     • When an application is received by the CAMS
       National office (only the national office will deal    Tyres must be marked before the first qualifying
       with this category) to transfer the classification     session of a particular round. The V8 Super 3 Series
       from V8 Supercar to V8 Touring Car, and when           Scrutineer will be considered a Judge of Fact in
       the history of the car has been verified, the V8       respect to any decisions on tyres.
       Supercar log book will be replaced with a new
       V8 Touring Car logbook.
                                                              Tyre Costs:
     • The safety cage regulations for V8 Touring Cars        Kumho 280/680R17 S700 (Slick) -
       will refer directly to the V8 Supercar safety cage.    $490 per tyre (inclusive of GST).
       Regulations that were in force when the safety
       cage was originally certified for the V8 Supercar.     Kumho 280/680R17 W700 (Wet) -
       The above process allows any ex-V8 Supercar            $490 per tyre (inclusive of GST).
       that was homologated with a fitted diagonal
       windscreen reinforcement bar (as a
       V8 Supercar) to retain this member.

     Note: It is the responsibility of each Competitor/car
     owner to organise a new logbook with CAMS.

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The authorised Australian representative for Kumho     Fuel
     Motorsport will provide the services listed below,
     free of charge to registered Kumho Super 3 Series      Competitors must only use fuel that is provided by
     competitors;                                           the official control fuel supplier (RaceFuels Pty Ltd),
                                                            which is available for purchase at each round in 50
     • The provision and maintenance of a network of        litre drums.
       authorised Kumho Motorsport Tyre Distributors,
       from whom all control tyre purchases will be         Please note: With the exception of ambient
       made during normal business hours, at events         atmospheric air and the specified fuel detailed,
       or by other direct Distributor-Competitor            no other substance may be added to the intake
       arrangements.                                        charge of the engine.

     • Stripping and fitting of tyres, and the balancing
       of wheels, at all race meetings within Australia     Engine Sealing
       whether it be a National Series or special event.
                                                            Each engine, and the MoTeC engine electronic
     • Stripping and fitting of tyres, and the balancing    control unit (ECU), must be sealed prior to the
       of wheels, at other times by arrangement with        commencement of any qualifying session or race.
       the nominated Kumho Motorsport Distributor.          The only seals recognized for this purpose shall
                                                            be Kumho V8 Series Seals as fitted by approved
                                                            Kumho Super 3 Series sealers. This shall not
     • The disposal of old tyres on a one for one basis
                                                            prevent the addition of seals by event officials for
       when new tyres are purchased.
                                                            judicial or scrutiny purposes.

     • Technical advice to all competitors regarding
       chassis set-up data and tyre management.             ECU (MoTeC)
                                                            A suitable MoTeC ECU must be fitted.
     Wheel Sizes/Kumho Tyres                                The ECU must have the following features:
     (from 2019):
     The 17” wheel/tyre size for race cars have generally   • Conforms to original wiring system as fitted to
     been replaced worldwide with 18” wheels/tyres.           V8 Supercars / Super 2 Supercars.

     Cars running in the Virgin Australian Supercar         • Has a fixed rev limit set to 7500 RPM
     Series (Supercars) and Super 2 have now moved to
     running with 18” wheels. As a ‘flow on’ we have now    • ECU mapping cannot be adjusted while the
     addressed the changes required, as follows:              engine is running.

     • 2019 – Cars must have 17’’ wheels fitted.
                                                            • ECU software includes a test program to check
                                                              that the ECU conforms to V8 Touring Car
     • 2020 – All cars to use 18’’ wheels. Kumho Tyre         Regulations.
       will have the new 18” tyre available for testing
       early in 2019.
                                                            • Technical Representatives/Scrutineers have
                                                              software to perform a detailed check on the
                                                              ECU and record the results.
     Tyre Sizes:
                                                            • The ECU has data logging with a fixed logging
     280/680R17 S700 (Slick)
                                                              setup and cyclic memory (512 Kb). The logged
     280/680R17 W700 (Wet)
                                                              data can be downloaded by teams and officials
     280/680R18 S700 (Slick)
                                                              but cannot be erased.
     280/680R18 W700 (Wet)

                                                            • A MoTeC PCI Cable is required to connect
                                                              a PC to the ECU for communications and
                                                              configuration.

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RACE MANAGEMENT RADIO
     It is mandatory for each team to have at least one radio tuned to the exclusive Kumho
     Super 3 Series Race Management channel. The frequency is: 471.700 mHz 71.9 Hz

     This is a LISTEN ONLY channel so that Kumho Super 3 Series management can
     pass messages to team managers/crew chief when required (especially prior to and
     during races).

     MOTEC BEACON: 996
     A Kumho Super 3 Series MoTeC lap counting beacon is placed at the start/finish line.
     The frequency is 996. The beacon is positioned closest to the start/finish line and no
     other beacons/stands may be placed within 3 metres of this ‘official’ beacon.

     NOISE
     At all circuits the Series visits the noise limit it a maximum of 95db. Please note
     that at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit the noise limit is heavily enforced.

     CARS FOR SALE/LEASE
     Please advise details of any suitable cars that may be for sale (or if you are looking
     to buy a car). We are happy to place details on our website and/or pass on any
     information to potential buyers/sellers.

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CONTACTS
     Category Manager
     Liam Curkpatrick
     0438 033 246
     Fax: 08 8294 1583
     liam@v8touringcars.com.au

     Technical Commissioner
     Laurie Griffin
     0407 946 944
     lauriegriffin@netspace.net.au

     Tyres
     David Atkin
     0438 130 338
     david@primetyres.com.au

     Media
     Richard Craill
     0408 813 141
     richard@race-torque.com

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