Why Is V8 Racing So Popular?

Jul 14, 2022 01:14 PM EDT | Staff Reporter

Photo by Nikola Tasic on Unsplash


(Photo : Nikola Tasic on Unsplash)

If you're looking to be entertained, there are plenty of sports and activities to choose from, but none quite live up to the thrill of watching V8 racing in action. When you search for supercars 2022 a bolt of excitement drops in because there is no sport that has so many updates every year. It's no surprise that this exciting sport has grown in popularity over the years, with more and more people watching it regularly. The appeal of V8 racing can be summed up in one word - speed. But why do people love it so much? Let's take a look at some of the reasons why V8 racing is so popular.

Everyone can relate to the drivers

Although open-wheel racing might be exciting and a lot of fun to watch, there's just something about that four-wheeled beast screaming around a racetrack that's more relatable. Drivers who are fighting for tenth place in a NASCAR race can have millions of dollars in sponsorships on their cars, but try to put yourself in your favourite driver's shoes (or helmet). They might have grown up driving these things when they were still only half as big or they might have worked their way up from an entry-level position. Whatever it is, you can bet that there are countless drivers out there who have worked hard to get where they are. That's why fans love them-they know what it takes to succeed at such a difficult sport.

In addition, many drivers also participate in charity events and sponsor other causes throughout the year. Whether they're helping kids learn how to read or raising money for cancer research, they're making themselves into relatable people with great hearts. 

The Fans

The heart of any sport, especially motorsports, is its fans. Without a fan base, motorsports wouldn't exist at all. Fans are an integral part of motorsports; they make up what's called a sanctioning body's fan base. And each type of auto racing-NASCAR, Formula One, and even drag racing-has its own unique fan base (called a target audience). While there are similarities between some auto racing events and their respective fan bases, they are each slightly different. The more clearly you understand your target audience's wants and needs (i.e., things that differentiate it from other fans), the better you can cater to them. The result will be more fans attending your events and paying more money for tickets.

The Cars

The first Australian Touring Car Championship was run in 1960 and as of 2017 there have been over 680 individual races held since that time. The cars are all Holden Commodores, Ford Falcons, or Toyota Aurions, designed to look like production versions of their road-going counterparts. They are fully roll cage compliant and capable of speeds up to 300 km/h. Drivers tend to be younger sports stars on their way up - including many who have made it into formula one, but there have also been many from other disciplines including rugby union players and top chefs. These people bring a huge following with them every weekend making for an event in which even casual fans can feel part of something big and important.

The Racing

V8 Supercars (formally V8 Supercar Championship and informally known as The 8) is an Australian motor racing category. It features vintage style cars based on either modified production cars or modified versions of their original designs and manufactured in accordance with a set of specifications that limit engine power, prevent technical innovation and restrict vehicle modifications. The Australian V8 series evolved from long running national touring car racing categories, most notably Group A Touring Cars and Group 3A Touring Cars which allowed highly modified versions of production vehicles to compete. Many technologies, concepts, and ideas from other forms of motorsport were adapted for use in a V8 Supercar. The racing events have brought in many celebrities to sponsor international drivers too, making the sport bigger than ever.

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