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Australian Suzuki Swift Series

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Australian Suzuki Swift Series
CategoryTouring car racing
CountryAustralia
Inaugural season1996
Tyre suppliersAchilles
Drivers' championAllan Jarvis
Teams' championToasted Motorsport
Official websiteSwift Series
Current season

The Australian Suzuki Swift Series is a touring car racing category in Australia. First held in 1995 the series only went for the one season when Suzuki importers ATECO pulled it's support. The 2011 and 2012 the series is part of the Shannons Nationals [1] and is managed by Trans Tasman Motorsport. The series is based around the successful New Zealand Championship.

Current Regulations

  • Cars: Must be a Suzuki Swift Sport RS416 model as regestered with category management.
  • Engine: Factory standard 92 kW @ 6800 rpm, 148Nm @ 4800 rpm, 1586cc and ECU factory standard.
  • Brakes: Factory standard fitted with competition disc pads (category controlled) and braided brake lines.
  • Suspension: Factory standard fitted with MCA adjustable competition shocks (category controlled) and King springs (category controlled).
  • Driveline: Factory standard fitted with Monster Sport LSD Diff (category controlled).
  • Exhaust: Engine extractor factory standard with catalytic converter removed exhaust system from engine extractor pipe collector rearward (category controlled).
  • Interior: Factory floor coverings and hood lining removed fitted with FIA approved race seats, drivers with head restraint pro and passenger seat club. FIA approved seat mounts FIA approved race belts, drivers 6 point pro and passenger 4 point club driver and passengers window nets. CAMS approved roll cage FIA approved roll cage padding. CAMS approved hand held fire extinguisher and CAMS approved isolator switch.

Series Champions

Year Driver Car
1995 Adam Clarke Suzuki Swift GTi
1996-2010 No Series
2011 Allan Jarvis Suzuki Swift Sport RS
2012 TBA Suzuki Swift Sport RS

References