Supercars: James Courtney is gearing up for his second last Bathurst 1000 and has told the media his goal is to win the race for the first time.
Courtney aiming for maiden Bathurst win | 01:14Next year’s Supercars title will be decided by a NASCAR -style finals series in the biggest shake-up to the Australia n Touring Car Championship in more than half a century.
“This format is set to change how we crown a champion, and we’re confident it will keep fans on the edge of their seats until the very last lap,” Supercars CEO Shane Howard said. The upped race tally is achieved by scheduling at least three races at nine of the 13 rounds, including a shorter first race held on Friday or Saturday at most weekends.
The top seven drivers after the Gold Coast 500 — any finalist who wins a race in Surfers Paradise plus the next best scorers — will qualify for the next race, while the rest will be eliminated. “Our fans wanted more excitement, more unpredictability, and a true test to find the best champion. The finals series will do just that.
As will be the case in Supercars next year, each time drivers are eliminated, the remaining contenders have their points reset to a higher level until only four remain for the final race. A ‘win and you’re in’ system also applies, guaranteeing progression to the next round for any driver who wins a playoff race.
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