When it comes to motorsport races, safety vehicles play a crucial role. In the Repco Supercars Championship, the organizers have made an unconventional choice by selecting the Ford Ranger Raptor as the safety car. This decision has surprised many as sports cars are typically preferred for this position.
In order to fulfill its new role, the Ranger Raptor has undergone several upgrades. These include the installation of a warning light system on the roof and prominent yellow decals featuring the Safety Car emblem…
Although specific details about the engine of the safety car version of the Ranger Raptor have not been disclosed, it is expected to have improvements compared to the standard vehicle. John Hatzimanolis, Director of Communications and Marketing at Ford Australia, stated: “We aim to wow everyone with the performance and versatility of the Ranger Raptor 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 popular commercial models with V8 engines, such as the Mustang GT and Camaro Z1…
One interesting aspect of 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.
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