V8 Rules...

[Danielsun]

Notice the title read 'V8 Rules' as opposed to 'V8s Rule'.

I know this has probably been done before, but having returned from Pommyland and witnessed the death of Super Touring and the coming of a new era last year and, more specifically, the racing rules, I can't help but think AVESCO could learn from ToCA.

By that, there are a few things I'd like changed in the V8 Supercar series. In no particular order:

1) Kerb hopping
2) Racing incidents
3) Penalties
4) Excitement levels (or lack thereof)

As regards the last point, the BTCC adopted a formula in 2000 that really works: weight penalties. This would mix up the running order at the front and (hopefully) stop TWR from winning every race in the near future, which on current form looks rather likely.

The rest are open for discussion, but I'd just like to voice my opinion that the penalties 'awarded' to drivers for trivial things like using a kerb or making a key-scratch in a rival's mirror are a bit steep. Touring Car racing is supposed to be exciting, with cars helping others along if they're a bit slower.

Shut up and hurry up, Cochrane...