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Originally Posted by V8 Fireworks
I doubt that's correct. I'm sure most fans are aware that engines types other than a
5L V8 were either banned or rendered uncompetitive.  |
You are spot on.
The question that tells the story is why was that the case AT THE TIME?
Once that question is answered, then you get an insight into how motor racing is to occur over a period of time.
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Originally Posted by V8 Fireworks
Why was it OK to make such a radical change of series DNA as banning a fleet of turbocharged Sierras, Skylines, Starions, Supras and others that competitors, sponsors and manufacturers had spent good money on?  |
Group A (as it's known) was an outdated in Europe. With Australia being a smaller motor racing culture that adopted it, it was going to end and a transformation to another class was necessary. Not helped by Johnson and Gibson taking the **** with the Sierra and GTR.
The original Group 3A class was fine. But then that had to evolve. It hasn't, and doesn't because it represents the "establishment".
Also, what is never acknowledged is that super touring was an evolution of Group A.