V8 Supercar 2013 Calender To Expand. But Where Does The Sydney 500's Future Stand?

    Recently V8 Supercar drivers Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup have suggested that they would love to compete in more events, including international ones, to promote the racing brand domestically and abroad. They've also suggested that this would help bring V8 Supercars to the forefront of the fans minds, as currently there is too much time between events.
    Well in 2013 V8 Supercars is off to Austin, Texas, to the newly constructed Circuit Of The Americas. There is apparently rumoured interest from the Phillipines and Mexico as well. Anyway, the circuit in Austin should not only be accommodating to great racing for Formula One, but V8 Supercars as well. Fast flowing nature with big undulations and a couple of big braking points. Should be awesome.
    However, 2013 sees the Sydney 500 staged around the narrow Homebush street circuit, moving to a mid-season slot instead of winding up the series in December. The contract for the event expires in 2013 and the current word is that the contract will not be renewed.
    Is the Sydney 500 as an event in jeopardy of being consigned to history after 2013? Would you like to see it remain on the calender? What event do you think would be a fitting finale to the V8 Supercar series? Send us an email at: [email protected] or simply leave a comment.
    Welcome to Eastern Creek, back to stage V8 Supercars once again this August. Circuit upgrades are ongoing and formulafrontrow.com cannot wait to attend the event at the renamed Sydney Motorsport Park.