A parity investigation is being performed by Supercars following final weekend’s third spherical of the 2026 championship at Taupo in New Zealand.
The method is one that’s triggered by the class’s parity evaluation system, which is predicated on a rolling six-race calculation utilizing lap time knowledge from a number of vehicles of every model: Ford, Normal Motors-Chevrolet and Toyota.
Toyota’s Supra activated the set off following its first Supercars win, when Walkinshaw TWG’s Ryan Wooden took his GR Supra to its maiden win at Taupo on Saturday. On Tuesday nonetheless, Supercars stated that there will probably be no change to the Toyota following evaluation and investigation.
“Please be suggested Supercars have concluded the investigation into the Toyota Supra parity set off and mentioned the findings with the Toyota HT,” a word to groups says.
“The willpower is not any adjustment is required.”
That leaves Chevrolet’s Camaro because the automotive that would presumably be modified for parity functions, maybe as quickly as this weekend’s fourth spherical at Ruapuna in New Zealand.
Parity investigations are triggered within the collection when a big efficiency delta is noticed between the three automakers competing in Supercars. Following the investigation, modifications are usually not a certainty – however extra take a look at days may be carried out or additional validation work each on- and off-track.
Because the groups head to the nation’s south island for the primary time, Ford Mustangs have gained seven of the primary 9 races of the season, and Chevrolet and Toyota one every. Within the drivers’ championship factors, Ford drivers occupy eight of the highest 12 positions, to 2 Toyota drivers and two Chevrolet drivers.
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At Taupo the best-placed Camaro driver was Anton De Pasquale, who took eighth within the first race and tenth within the second. The Staff 18 driver additionally took Chevrolet’s greatest ends in two of the 4 races at Albert Park, with ninth in Race 1 and fifth in Race 3. The opposite Camaro drivers to take greatest finishes at Albert Park had been Jack Le Brock (Matt Stone Motorsport), with a fourth and a sixth place on the grand prix circuit.
Through the low season Supercars and the three producers performed a considerable take a look at program on the Windshear wind tunnel facility in North Carolina, which Supercars stated achieved aerodynamic parity between the three makes.
The championship continues this weekend at Ruapuna close to Christchurch, with 4 races over the three days – one in every of which as a alternative for cancelled race that was to be held at Taupo final Sunday.
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