DTM: Mattias Ekström in a V8 Supercar - Testing Video

By Johan Laubscher

Two DTM superstars will be joining the 2013 Bathurst 1000 grid next weekend. One of the two international drivers is non-other than Audi Sport factory DTM driver, and two-time DTM champion, Mattias Ekström.

Mattias Ekström will be joined by BMW’s Andy Priaulx, the multiple WTCC champion and current BMW factory DTM driver. The pair will be behind the wheel of the Xbox One Holden Commodore wild card entry, entered and run by Triple Eight Race Engineering.

The pairing took part in a test session at Queensland Raceway this week. For Priaulx it was the first time on track with the new generation of Australian V8 Supercars, as he has competed at Bathurst in the past. For Ekström it was a first taste of a V8 Supercar and he is looking forward to his first laps at Mount Panorama next week. 

SpeedCafe have published a video featuring the X-Box One test, and it includes brief interviews with both DTM drivers. That video has been embedded below.

The race will be taking place from 10-13 October. 

Photo credit: Xbox Australia

Artwork: Audi S4 for V8 Supercars

Great fictional Audi S4 for the popular V8 Supercars. The car is with Team BOC livery and driven by Jason Bright. Not a real one, but it would be great for sure to see Audi cars joining the most popular touring car racing down under.

 This beautiful artwork was created by ssMEDIA

Audi included in the new South African V8 Touring Car Series

By Johan Laubscher

An exciting new formula is being born in South Africa. A V8 Touring Car Series, similar to that of the Australian V8 Supercars, is being planned for 2014.

The series will use a spec chassis with a number of planned manufacturer bodies available. The vehicles have been designed in Australia and are closely based on the new generation of Australian V8 Supercars. The manufacturer engines will all be controlled at 410 Kw. Thus far Ford and now Audi body shells have been confirmed, with more manufactures expected to be included.

A render of the Audi version was released today, and it looks very impressive. The first prototype car will arrive in South Africa very soon, and will complete testing on the local circuits. Up to sixteen cars are expected to be manufactured this year with a maximum of twenty taking part in the series next year.

VMP Motorsport’s Vic Maharaj has confirmed that they will be running cars in the series. The VMP team are currently running two Audi S4 quattro race cars in the South African Production Cars Championship, but it remains to be seen which cars VMP will run next year. But hopefully VMP will be seen with the beautiful Audi vehicles, as pictured in the render.

This is a very exciting development in South Africa. 

The Press Release from Motorsport South Africa can be read HERE. 

Photo credit: Motorsport South Africa