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Holden Commodores get larger rear wing aid for Super2 at Sandown
Supercars has approved a larger boot-lid gurney for Holden Commodores competing in the Super2 series.
The part will measure 15mm, about 5mm more than the current one, and is intended to increase downforce.
Supercars began examining the cars’ parity after the Commodore triggered checks several times in recent rounds.
The review included data analysis, runway test results and a physical test with an Eggleston Motorsport car at Sandown.
The change is meant to address parity between the cars under the series’ rules.
It will apply from round five at Sandown.
Supercars said it will provide teams with design files and drawings so they can 3D-print the new part.
Supercars has approved a 15mm boot lid gurney for Holden Commodore ZB cars in Super2.
The change is intended to increase downforce and address parity concerns.
It will apply from round five at Sandown.
Supercars reached the decision after analysing data and runway test results and conducting a physical test at Sandown.
The change gives the cars about 5mm more gurney than they currently have.
- Who
- Holden Commodore ZB Super2 teams will receive the change. Supercars made the decision.
- What
- The boot lid gurney will be increased to 15mm to increase downforce.
- When
- The change will apply for round five at Sandown.
- Where
- Sandown.
- Why
- Supercars’ analysis found a parity issue after the Commodore triggered parity on several occasions.
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Supercars investigated Holden Commodore parity after the car triggered parity several times.
Supercars conducted a physical test with an Eggleston Motorsport Commodore at Sandown.
Tim Edwards informed Super2 teams of the impending change in a note.
The 15mm boot lid gurney change will take effect.
- Gurney height
- 15mm
- Increase from current
- Approximately 5mm
- Effective round
- Round five
- Test location
- Sandown
- Physical test car
- Eggleston Motorsport Commodore
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As some of you are aware Supercars have been investigating parity of the Holden Commodore over the last few rounds after it triggered parity on several occasions