Parity has been a significant speaking level since Darwin with the collection enterprise an official assessment following one other Camaro whitewash.
The end result is an up to date rear aero bundle for the Ford groups, the Mustangs set to sport a revised rear wing and boot spoiler for Townsville.
The rear wing has been moved down and forwards 25 millimetres, in addition to being fitted with a 3 millimetre gurney.
The prevailing boot spoiler has been changed by a taller, wider model.
That can give the Ford groups recent hope of a breakthrough first victory within the Gen3 period. Aside from Cam Waters inheriting the primary win in Newcastle it has been a clear sweep of victories for the Chevrolet-shod groups.
If the brand new aero bundle works as anticipated, Waters could possibly be the person to beat in Townsville after trying fast in Darwin – till his automotive caught hearth, a minimum of.
Loads of eyes can even be on the main Chevrolet groups, significantly from squad Erebus Motorsport which was quieter than anticipated in Darwin.
Nonetheless, the crew managed to go away the High Finish with its lead in each the drivers’ and groups’ standings intact and will probably be seeking to bounce again on the streets of Townsville.
Triple Eight, in the meantime, seemed sturdy in Darwin with Broc Feeney as soon as once more main the cost. How Shane van Gisbergen will carry out could possibly be fascinating given he is using the wave of his shock NASCAR race win – however can even be battling jet lag.
The Kiwi additionally famously does not like the warmth, with the climate to pose a problem to all drivers throughout the weekend.
The forecast is for ambients within the mid-to-late 20s throughout the weekend which, whereas cooler than Darwin, may nonetheless show problematic given the size of the races.
The five hundred-kay format will probably be in play for the second time this season and first because the Newcastle opener.
Which means two 250-kilometre heats that includes two obligatory stops for tyres and gas.
The Dunlop comfortable compound management tyre will probably be in motion whereas the grids will probably be sit by a mix of a 15-minute, all-in session (for positions 11-25) adopted by a High 10 Shootout.
2023 Supercars Townsville 500 session occasions
All occasions native (GMT +10)
Friday July 7
7:35-7:55 Aussie Racing Vehicles – Practice8:05-8:25 Toyota 86s – Follow 18:35-9:00 Carrera Cup – Follow 19:15-9:55 Super2/Super3 – Follow 110:10-10:40 Supercars – Follow 111:05-11:25 Aussie Racing Vehicles – Qualifying11:35-11:55 Toyota 86s – Follow 212:05-12:30 Carrera Cup – Follow 212:50-13:30 Super2/Super3 – Follow 213:40-14:00 Aussie Racing Vehicles – Race 114:10-14:30 Toyota 86s – Qualifying14:45-15:15 Supercars – Follow 2
Saturday July 8
8:10-8:30 Toyota 86s – Race 18:40-8:52 Carrera Cup – Qualifying 18:58-9:10 Carrera Cup – Qualifying 29:25-9:35 Super3 – Qualifying 9:45-9:55 Super2 – Qualifying 10:15-10:30 Supercars – Qualifying10:50-11:10 Aussie Racing Vehicles – Race 211:20-11:45 Toyota 86s – Race 212:00-12:30 Supercars – High 10 Shootout12:40-13:05 Carrera Cup – Race 113:15-13:55 Super2/Super3 – Race 114:40-16:48 Supercars – Race 1
Sunday July 9
7:50-8:10 Aussie Racing Vehicles – Race 38:20-9:00 Carrera Cup – Race 29:15-9:25 Super3 – Qualifying9:35-9:45 Super2 – Qualifying 10:00-10:15 Supercars – Qualifying10:30-10:50 Aussie Racing Vehicles – Race 412:00-12:30 Supercars – High 10 Shootout12:40-13:05 Carrera Cup – Race 313:15-13:55 Super2/Super3 – Race 214:40-16:48 Supercars – Race 2
