Safety vehicles are crucial in motorsport races, ranging from motorcycles to cars. In the Repco Supercars Championship, the organizers have chosen the Ford Ranger Raptor as the safety car. This decision surprised many as the safety car position is usually reserved for sports cars.
To fulfill its new role, the Ranger Raptor has undergone upgrades, such as installing a warning light system on the roof and featuring prominent yellow decals with the Safety Car emblem…
Details about the engine of the safety car version of the Ranger Raptor have not been disclosed, but it is likely to have improvements compared to the standard vehicle. John Hatzimanolis, Director of Communications and Marketing at Ford Australia, stated: “We hope to surprise everyone with the performance and versatility of the Ranger Raptor in its role as a safety car.”
The Repco Supercars Championship is a racing series organized by the FIA in Australia and New Zealand. The participating cars are modified versions of familiar commercial models with V8 engines, such as the Mustang GT and Camaro Z1…
An interesting point in this championship is that all the cars use the E75 race fuel provided by sponsor BP (British Petroleum). This fuel consists of 20% BP Ultimate 98 petrol and 80% biofuel.
Great Books to Read in the Car
Under the Car section, we present readers with interesting book titles on various topics. During long journeys with our cars, it’s not uncommon to have moments of rest and relaxation, and books can be excellent companions.