NASCAR-V8 Supercars Crossover: In the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series, notable drivers from V8 Supercars showcased their talents. Among them, Shane Van Gisbergen clinched a triumphant victory at the Chicago Street Race with Trackhouse Racing. Brodie Kostecki, also from the Supercars Australia Series, made his NASCAR debut at the Indy Road Course earlier this season.
Looking ahead to the 2024 season, discussions swirl around a potential wildcard entry allowing a Cup Series driver to join the V8 Supercars championship. Erebus Motorsports extended an invitation to Richard Childress, hinting at Kyle Busch potentially racing for Erebus at the Adelaide 500 in 2024.
Childress shared his thoughts, stating, Weve talked to him some about coming I think he might one of these days. Hed enjoy this The tracks good, tight, the kind of racing that hed like. I think hed do good over here.
The Adelaide 500 falls outside the rigorous NASCAR Cup Series championship schedule, making it plausible for Busch to partake without impacting his commitments.
With Kostecki recently crowned Supercars champion, plans are already in motion for him to drive with RCR in additional Cup races during the 2024 season. Both teams have fostered a robust relationship, aiming to enable their drivers to cross over into each other’s series.
Kostecki’s calendar includes a race in December at the World Racing League Finale at Circuit of The Americas. Intriguingly, his teammates for the endurance race are none other than the RCR duo of Busch and Austin Dillon.
As both teams further solidify their ties, the possibility of Busch’s V8 Supercars entry for the Adelaide 500 next season looms. Should these plans materialize, it promises an exhilarating spectacle for motorsport fans, witnessing drivers from diverse disciplines battling it out on the track.
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Our Reader’s Queries
What cars will race in V8 Supercars 2023?
Starting in 2023, the Chevrolet Camaro will be hitting the track alongside the Ford Mustang. These new cars have been specifically crafted to improve both their racing capabilities and their relevance on the road. While they are an evolution from the Gen2 models, the Gen3 cars will bear a closer resemblance to their street-ready counterparts. This exciting development promises to bring even more excitement and competition to the racing world.
Is Shane Van Gisbergen going to NASCAR?
Get ready for a major shakeup in the NASCAR world as Shane van Gisbergen is set to make his mark in America. The Kiwi driver will be racing full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and will also be participating in at least seven NASCAR Cup Series races in 2024. This exciting news was announced by Trackhouse and Kaulig Racing on December 13th at 11 a.m. Eastern Time. Keep your eyes peeled for this rising star as he takes on the American racing scene.
Is NASCAR going electric?
NASCAR’s latest electric racing vehicle has a unique crossover design, as revealed by O’Donnell during a recent press conference. While it may not be used for racing, the vehicle could make appearances at select events in 2024. Additionally, NASCAR is exploring other variations of the car for future consideration.
Are there any female drivers in the V8 Supercars?
De Silvestro, a Swiss-born racer, made history in 2017 by becoming the first full-time female driver in the Supercars era when she joined Nissan Motorsport. Prior to this, she had participated in two Bathurst wildcard appearances in 2015 and ’16 alongside Renee Gracie. Together, they formed the first all-female entry at Mount Panorama since Melinda Price and Kerryn Brewer in 1998.
