23 Sep 2013

V8 Supercars releases race schedule for 2014

3:57 pm on 23 September 2013

A scheduling conflict means V8 Supercars will have to wait until at least 2015 before returning to Texas.

The championship has released its 2014 with the overseas stop in Austin a notable absentee.

It means despite a successful debut race in the United States this year, for the first time in a decade only Australia and New Zealand will host V8 Supercars races next year.

Pukekohe will host the New Zealand round from April 24th-27th.

Several format changes will also happen as the championship drops the 60/60 race format and breaks events into three categories - SuperSprint, SuperStreet and Enduro Cup.

SuperSprint events will hold two 100km races on Saturday and a single 200km race on Sunday.

The championship is also looking into holding a minimum of five twilight races next year while the top ten shootout for pole position at next year's Bathurst 1000 will also be held later in the afternoon.