2008 Brazilian V8 Stock Car Racing........Mitsubishi EVO "Stock Car"

[EJ25RUN]

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THIS WAS WRITTEN BY Johnny FROM GTPLANET.COM

I know most of you guys don't care, but i'm posting some information about the new stuff this year.

The main event is now called "Nextel Cup". Differently from last year were 50 cars were trying to get the 38 qualifying spots, in 2008, only the best 34 drivers continue on the "Nextel Cup". This means 34 cars maximum at each race.

Also, Volkswagen left the series, so Chevrolet (Astra Sedan), Mitsubishi (Lancer Evolution IX) and Peugeot (307 Sedan) are the ones racing.

Techinical differences? Yes. Pirelli tyres were replaced by Goodyear. A new differential and gearbox (same used by Grand Am series) is also avaiable. Crash absorvers were installed on the sides and front, to improve safety. Also, now the pit stop to refuelling is back.

The "Stock Car Light" event is now called "Vicar Cup". This series has 40 spots avaible, 39 already used. The champion of this series and his team, plus the 2nd best team, win acess for next year "Nextel Cup". The two worst teams of "Nextel Cup" go back to "Vicar Cup". Plus now they use the same fiberglass bodyshapes of Chevrolet (Astra Sedan), Mitsubishi (Lancer Evolution IX) and Peugeot (307 Sedan). Till last year, the used Chevrolet (Astra Hatchback) only.

And the newest addition to the serious, is the fusion with Pickup Racing! Now called "Webmotors Cup - Pickup Racing", with a new chassis and two manufacturers, Chevrolet (Brazilian S10) and Mitsubishi (L200 Outdoor). 20 drivers already confirmed to the season opener this weekend. A curious fact is that Dudu Massa, Felipe Massa's brother, will race on this series.

THIS WAS WRITTEN BY Johnny FROM GTPLANET.COM

PS: In "Nextel Cup" some drivers you know continue battling for the championship:

http://www.copastockcar.com.br/site/...a-nextel-2008/

From those you can remember Luciano Burti, Ingo Hoffmann, Tarso Marques, Ricardo Zonta and Antonio Pizzonia

Lots of pictures for you:

[SampaGuy]

I went to a race in interlagos back when they raced in chevrolet vectras. Its an awesome series.

[koukis14]

Those are some pretty boxes with the red exes in them.

[SampaGuy]

They are not really evos though. Tube frame chassis, V8 powered rwd. The only thing that resembles an evo is the body.

[EJ25RUN]

They are not really evos though. Tube frame chassis, V8 powered rwd. The only thing that resembles an evo is the body.

Yeah, i realize....it is a "stock car". I could care less though because road racing is where it's at and i would be a fan if it was shown here.