HOLDEN 1
01-21-2008, 03:38 PM
The initiative is one of several designed to improve the 2008 series which begins with the Clipsal 500 in Adelaide from February 21-24.
The new digital in-car "Chase Cams" feature a hard disk recorder and will be used by the judiciary to review incidents and deliver quick decisions.
They are in addition to Seven's in-car cameras used for telecast.
Viewers are also expected to see less of the pace car this year with the appointmet of a fulltime recovery coordinator to speed up the removal of crashed cars from the track.
Experience recovery expert Alistair Walker will assume the role of overseeing all recoveries and assisting local officials in training.
The recovery teams at each circuit will again have the use of the 4WD Manitou all-terrain heavy lifting tractor.
V8 Supercars Australia will also use more prominent numbers in the rear side windows of cars to allow officials and viewers to more easily identify competitors, particularly on cars with similar appearances.
The fluorescent yellow numbers were trialled by champion Garth Tander at last year's rounds in Tasmania and Phillip Island and were found to be highly visible on television and at the track.
There will be two compulsory team test days held at Queensland Raceway and in Victoria on February 12 and 14.
The new digital in-car "Chase Cams" feature a hard disk recorder and will be used by the judiciary to review incidents and deliver quick decisions.
They are in addition to Seven's in-car cameras used for telecast.
Viewers are also expected to see less of the pace car this year with the appointmet of a fulltime recovery coordinator to speed up the removal of crashed cars from the track.
Experience recovery expert Alistair Walker will assume the role of overseeing all recoveries and assisting local officials in training.
The recovery teams at each circuit will again have the use of the 4WD Manitou all-terrain heavy lifting tractor.
V8 Supercars Australia will also use more prominent numbers in the rear side windows of cars to allow officials and viewers to more easily identify competitors, particularly on cars with similar appearances.
The fluorescent yellow numbers were trialled by champion Garth Tander at last year's rounds in Tasmania and Phillip Island and were found to be highly visible on television and at the track.
There will be two compulsory team test days held at Queensland Raceway and in Victoria on February 12 and 14.