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The inaugural season of the SuperUtes Series took place in 2017.
Answer: False
Explanation: The inaugural season of the SuperUtes Series commenced in 2018, following its announcement in 2016.
The SuperUtes Series is the successor to the Australian Formula 4 Championship.
Answer: False
Explanation: The SuperUtes Series succeeded the V8 Ute Racing Series, not the Australian Formula 4 Championship.
The V8 Ute Racing Series concluded because the Australian production of Ford Falcon Ute and Holden Ute ended.
Answer: True
Explanation: The discontinuation of the V8 Ute Racing Series was primarily due to the cessation of Australian manufacturing for the Ford Falcon Ute and Holden Ute.
Supercars Championship purchased the V8 Ute Racing Series in 2017.
Answer: False
Explanation: Supercars Championship acquired the V8 Ute Racing Series in 2015, which paved the way for the development of the SuperUtes Series.
When announced in 2016, the SuperUtes Series was planned to be based on V8-powered sports coupes.
Answer: False
Explanation: When announced in 2016, the SuperUtes Series was planned to feature production dual-cab diesel-powered utility vehicles, not V8-powered sports coupes.
The inaugural season of the SuperUtes Series launched at the Adelaide 500 in 2018.
Answer: True
Explanation: The SuperUtes Series commenced its inaugural season at the Adelaide 500 event in 2018.
Ownership of the SuperUtes series was planned to transfer from Supercars Championship to a government body for the 2020 season.
Answer: False
Explanation: The planned ownership transfer for the 2020 season was from Supercars Championship to the team owners, not a government body.
The SuperUtes Series relaunched in May 2021 at the Darwin Triple Crown event.
Answer: False
Explanation: The SuperUtes Series relaunched in May 2021 at The Bend SuperSprint event, following the cancellation of the 2020 season.
The original plan was to immediately convert the V8 Ute Racing Series to electric vehicles.
Answer: False
Explanation: The original plan was to continue the V8 Ute Racing Series with a generic utility chassis, not to convert it to electric vehicles.
The SuperUtes Series was announced in 2017 to be introduced in 2019.
Answer: False
Explanation: The SuperUtes Series was announced in 2016 to be introduced in 2018, not announced in 2017 for 2019.
The V8 Ute Racing Series concluded due to safety concerns related to high speeds.
Answer: False
Explanation: The V8 Ute Racing Series concluded primarily because the Australian production of the Ford Falcon Ute and Holden Ute ceased, not due to safety concerns related to high speeds.
What happened to the planned 2020 SuperUtes season?
Answer: It was cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
Explanation: The planned 2020 SuperUtes season was cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, leading to a relaunch in May 2021.
When was the inaugural season of the SuperUtes Series?
Answer: 2018
Explanation: The inaugural season of the SuperUtes Series took place in 2018.
The SuperUtes Series is the successor to which previous Australian racing series?
Answer: V8 Ute Racing Series
Explanation: The SuperUtes Series was established as the successor to the popular V8 Ute Racing Series.
Why did the V8 Ute Racing Series conclude?
Answer: End of Australian production for key vehicles (Ford Falcon Ute and Holden Ute)
Explanation: The V8 Ute Racing Series concluded primarily because the Australian manufacturing of the Ford Falcon Ute and Holden Ute ceased.
In what year did Supercars Championship acquire the V8 Ute Racing Series?
Answer: 2015
Explanation: Supercars Championship acquired the V8 Ute Racing Series in 2015, initiating the process that led to the creation of the SuperUtes Series.
When announced in 2016, what type of vehicles were planned for the SuperUtes Series?
Answer: Turbo diesel dual-cab utility vehicles
Explanation: The SuperUtes Series was planned, upon its 2016 announcement, to be based on production dual-cab diesel-powered utility vehicles.
Where did the inaugural SuperUtes Series season launch?
Answer: Adelaide 500
Explanation: The inaugural season of the SuperUtes Series commenced at the Adelaide 500 event in 2018.
What ownership change was planned for the SuperUtes series for the 2020 season?
Answer: Transfer from Supercars Championship to team owners
Explanation: For the 2020 season, ownership of the SuperUtes series was planned to transfer from Supercars Championship to the team owners.
When did the SuperUtes Series re-launch after its cancellation?
Answer: May 2021
Explanation: The SuperUtes Series relaunched in May 2021, following the cancellation of the 2020 season.
What was the original plan for the V8 Ute Racing Series platform before the SuperUtes were introduced?
Answer: To continue with a generic utility chassis.
Explanation: Prior to the introduction of the SuperUtes, the original plan for the V8 Ute Racing Series platform was to continue with a generic utility chassis.
In what year was the SuperUtes Series announced to be introduced?
Answer: 2016
Explanation: The SuperUtes Series was announced in 2016, with its introduction planned for 2018.
The V8 Ute Racing Series ended primarily because:
Answer: The Australian production of the Ford Falcon Ute and Holden Ute ceased.
Explanation: The primary reason for the conclusion of the V8 Ute Racing Series was the cessation of Australian production for the Ford Falcon Ute and Holden Ute.
The SuperUtes Series utilizes a 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine supplied by Volkswagen.
Answer: False
Explanation: The SuperUtes Series is powered by the Chevrolet LS3 V8 engine, not a 4-cylinder turbo diesel from Volkswagen.
Yokohama is the official tyre supplier for the SuperUtes Series.
Answer: True
Explanation: Yokohama serves as the official tyre supplier for the SuperUtes Series, contributing to the performance and safety standards of the competition.
For the 2019 season, technical upgrades included raising ride heights and switching to a softer compound tyre.
Answer: False
Explanation: The technical upgrades for the 2019 SuperUtes season involved lowering ride heights and adopting a race-specification Yokohama tyre to enhance stability.
A planned change for the 2020 season was to replace V8 engines with smaller turbo-charged engines.
Answer: False
Explanation: The planned engine change for the 2020 season was to replace the existing turbo-diesel engines with LS3 V8 engines, aiming to recapture the performance characteristics of the previous series.
Changes made for the 2019 SuperUtes season included increasing engine power and fitting wider road tyres.
Answer: False
Explanation: The changes for the 2019 SuperUtes season involved lowering ride heights and switching to a race-specification Yokohama tyre, not increasing engine power or fitting wider road tyres.
What engine supplier is used for the SuperUtes Series?
Answer: Chevrolet LS3 V8
Explanation: The SuperUtes Series utilizes the Chevrolet LS3 V8 engine as its standard powerplant.
Who is the tyre supplier for the SuperUtes Series?
Answer: Yokohama
Explanation: Yokohama is the official tyre supplier for the SuperUtes Series.
Which of the following was a technical upgrade implemented for the 2019 SuperUtes season?
Answer: Transition to a race-specification Yokohama tyre
Explanation: For the 2019 season, technical upgrades included lowering ride heights and transitioning to a race-specification Yokohama tyre to improve vehicle stability and performance.
What engine change was planned for the 2020 SuperUtes season?
Answer: Replace turbo-diesel engines with LS3 V8 engines
Explanation: A planned engine change for the 2020 SuperUtes season was to replace the existing turbo-diesel engines with LS3 V8 engines.
What changes were made to the SuperUtes for the 2019 season to improve performance and safety?
Answer: Lowered ride heights and race-spec Yokohama tyres
Explanation: To enhance performance and safety, the SuperUtes underwent changes for the 2019 season, including lowered ride heights and the adoption of race-spec Yokohama tyres.
Ford, Holden, Isuzu, Mazda, Mitsubishi, and Toyota have all been represented in the SuperUtes Series.
Answer: True
Explanation: The SuperUtes Series has featured a diverse range of manufacturers, including Ford, Holden, Isuzu, Mazda, Mitsubishi, and Toyota, reflecting the popularity of these utility vehicles.
Ryal Harris won the Drivers' Championship in the SuperUtes Series.
Answer: False
Explanation: While Ryal Harris was a prominent driver and won the first race, Adam Marjoram is credited with winning the Drivers' Championship.
Sieders Racing Team secured the Teams' Championship.
Answer: True
Explanation: Sieders Racing Team has achieved success in the SuperUtes Series, securing the Teams' Championship in multiple seasons.
At the start of the 2018 season, twenty utes were entered, representing ten different manufacturers.
Answer: False
Explanation: At the commencement of the 2018 season, ten utes were entered, representing five distinct manufacturers.
Ford, Holden, Isuzu, Mazda, and Mitsubishi were present at the inaugural round, with Toyota joining later.
Answer: False
Explanation: Toyota was among the manufacturers represented at the inaugural round of the SuperUtes Series, alongside Ford, Holden, Mazda, and Mitsubishi.
Ryal Harris won the first race of the SuperUtes Series and had no prior V8 Utes series wins.
Answer: False
Explanation: Ryal Harris, the winner of the first SuperUtes race, was a three-time champion of the preceding V8 Utes series.
Ryal Harris won his second SuperUtes Series title in 2021, driving a Holden Colorado.
Answer: False
Explanation: Ryal Harris secured his second SuperUtes Series title in 2021, but he was driving a Mazda BT-50, not a Holden Colorado.
Sieders Racing Team won the Teams' Championship in the 2017 season.
Answer: False
Explanation: Sieders Racing Team secured the Teams' Championship in the 2022 and 2023 seasons, not in 2017.
Sieders Racing Team secured the Teams' Championship in 2023, marking their first Teams' Championship win.
Answer: False
Explanation: Sieders Racing Team won the Teams' Championship in 2023, but it was not their first such victory, as they also won the V8 Utes series in 2016.
Aaron Borg won the 2022 SuperUtes Series while driving for Brad Jones Racing.
Answer: False
Explanation: Aaron Borg won the 2022 SuperUtes Series driving for Sieders Racing Team, not Brad Jones Racing.
Aaron Borg secured the SuperUtes Series championship in 2023, driving a Ford Ranger.
Answer: False
Explanation: Aaron Borg won the 2023 SuperUtes Series championship driving an Isuzu D-Max, not a Ford Ranger.
Adam Marjoram secured the SuperUtes Series championship in 2024, driving a Mazda BT-50.
Answer: False
Explanation: Adam Marjoram secured the 2024 SuperUtes Series championship driving an Isuzu D-Max, not a Mazda BT-50.
Ryal Harris, the inaugural SuperUtes Series winner, drove a Holden Colorado.
Answer: False
Explanation: Ryal Harris, the inaugural SuperUtes Series winner, drove a Mazda BT-50, not a Holden Colorado.
Which of the following manufacturers has NOT been represented in the SuperUtes Series?
Answer: Nissan
Explanation: Manufacturers represented in the SuperUtes Series have included Ford, Holden, Isuzu, Mazda, Mitsubishi, and Toyota. Nissan has not been listed as a represented manufacturer.
Who won the SuperUtes Series Drivers' Championship?
Answer: Adam Marjoram
Explanation: Adam Marjoram is recognized as the winner of the SuperUtes Series Drivers' Championship.
How many utes and manufacturers were represented at the start of the 2018 season?
Answer: 10 utes, 5 manufacturers
Explanation: At the beginning of the 2018 season, the SuperUtes Series featured ten utes representing five different manufacturers.
Which notable Dakar Rally winner competed in the SuperUtes Series in its first year?
Answer: Toby Price
Explanation: Toby Price, a renowned Dakar Rally winner, competed in the SuperUtes Series during its inaugural year, driving a Mitsubishi Triton.
Who won the first race of the SuperUtes Series?
Answer: Ryal Harris
Explanation: Ryal Harris won the inaugural race of the SuperUtes Series.
Who won the 2021 SuperUtes Series?
Answer: Ryal Harris
Explanation: Ryal Harris won the 2021 SuperUtes Series title.
Who won the 2022 SuperUtes Series?
Answer: Aaron Borg
Explanation: Aaron Borg secured the SuperUtes Series championship in 2022.
Who won the 2023 SuperUtes Series?
Answer: Aaron Borg
Explanation: Aaron Borg won the 2023 SuperUtes Series championship.
Who secured the SuperUtes Series championship in 2024, and what car did they use?
Answer: Adam Marjoram
Explanation: Adam Marjoram secured the 2024 SuperUtes Series championship, driving an Isuzu D-Max.
What car did the inaugural SuperUtes Series winner, Ryal Harris, drive?
Answer: Mazda BT-50
Explanation: The inaugural SuperUtes Series winner, Ryal Harris, drove a Mazda BT-50.
The SuperUtes Series is a form of open-wheel racing.
Answer: False
Explanation: The SuperUtes Series is classified as pickup truck racing, not open-wheel racing.
The SuperUtes Series is primarily held in Australia.
Answer: True
Explanation: The SuperUtes Series is predominantly contested within Australia, forming a significant part of the national motorsport calendar.
The official website for the SuperUtes Series is superutesracing.com.
Answer: False
Explanation: The official website for the SuperUtes Series is promoted as v8superutes.com.
The SuperUtes Series is promoted as the 'Australian Ute Challenge'.
Answer: False
Explanation: The SuperUtes Series is promoted under the name 'V8 SuperUte Series', evoking the heritage of previous V8-powered ute racing categories.
The SuperUtes Series operates as a support category for the Supercars Championship.
Answer: True
Explanation: The SuperUtes Series functions as a support category for the main Supercars Championship events, racing on the same weekends.
The SuperUtes Series has hosted events at Mallala Motorsport Park and Victoria Park in South Australia.
Answer: False
Explanation: The SuperUtes Series has held events in South Australia at the Adelaide Street Circuit and The Bend Motorsport Park, not Mallala Motorsport Park or Victoria Park.
Hidden Valley Raceway in the Northern Territory has never hosted SuperUtes Series events.
Answer: False
Explanation: Hidden Valley Raceway in the Northern Territory has hosted SuperUtes Series events.
Mount Panorama Circuit in New South Wales was only featured in the SuperUtes Series in its inaugural year, 2018.
Answer: False
Explanation: Mount Panorama Circuit has been a regular venue for the SuperUtes Series since 2018, hosting events in multiple years.
The Newcastle Street Circuit in New South Wales hosted SuperUtes races in 2020 and 2021.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Newcastle Street Circuit hosted SuperUtes races in 2018 and 2019, not in 2020 and 2021.
Queensland Raceway hosted SuperUtes races between 2020 and 2021.
Answer: False
Explanation: Queensland Raceway hosted SuperUtes races between 2018 and 2019, not between 2020 and 2021.
The Surfers Paradise Street Circuit in Queensland hosted SuperUtes races only in 2018.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Surfers Paradise Street Circuit has hosted SuperUtes races in multiple years, including 2018-2019 and 2022-2024.
Sandown Raceway in Victoria has hosted SuperUtes races in 2019, 2020, and 2021.
Answer: False
Explanation: Sandown Raceway in Victoria has hosted SuperUtes races in 2018, 2023, and is scheduled for 2025, not in 2019, 2020, and 2021.
Wanneroo Raceway in Western Australia has never hosted SuperUtes events.
Answer: False
Explanation: Wanneroo Raceway in Western Australia has hosted SuperUtes events in recent years, including 2019 and 2022-2023.
Winton Motor Raceway in Victoria hosted SuperUtes races in 2020-2021 and 2023.
Answer: False
Explanation: Winton Motor Raceway in Victoria hosted SuperUtes races in 2018-2019 and again in 2022, not in 2020-2021 and 2023.
Symmons Plains Raceway in Tasmania has hosted SuperUtes races in 2018 and 2019.
Answer: False
Explanation: Symmons Plains Raceway in Tasmania has hosted SuperUtes races in 2022 and is scheduled for 2025, not in 2018 and 2019.
The Bend Motorsport Park in South Australia hosted SuperUtes races from 2018 to 2019.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Bend Motorsport Park in South Australia hosted SuperUtes races from 2022 to 2023, not from 2018 to 2019.
The SuperUtes Series is promoted as the 'Australian Ute Racing Championship'.
Answer: False
Explanation: The SuperUtes Series is promoted as the 'V8 SuperUte Series'.
The SuperUtes Series functions as a support category for the TCR Australia Touring Car Championship.
Answer: False
Explanation: The SuperUtes Series operates as a support category for the Supercars Championship, not the TCR Australia Touring Car Championship.
What category of racing does the SuperUtes Series belong to?
Answer: Pickup truck racing
Explanation: The SuperUtes Series is classified as pickup truck racing, featuring modified utility vehicles.
In which country is the SuperUtes Series primarily held?
Answer: Australia
Explanation: The SuperUtes Series is primarily contested within Australia, forming a significant part of the national motorsport calendar.
What is the official website for the SuperUtes Series?
Answer: v8superutes.com
Explanation: The official website for the SuperUtes Series is v8superutes.com.
What major racing championship does the SuperUtes Series support?
Answer: Supercars Championship
Explanation: The SuperUtes Series operates as a support category for the Supercars Championship events held across Australia.
Which circuits have hosted SuperUtes Series events in South Australia?
Answer: Adelaide Street Circuit and The Bend Motorsport Park
Explanation: South Australian venues that have hosted SuperUtes Series events include the Adelaide Street Circuit and The Bend Motorsport Park.
What is the name of the circuit in the Northern Territory that has hosted SuperUtes events?
Answer: Hidden Valley Raceway
Explanation: Hidden Valley Raceway in the Northern Territory is a venue that has hosted SuperUtes Series events.
Which iconic New South Wales circuit has been a regular venue for the SuperUtes Series since 2018?
Answer: Mount Panorama Circuit
Explanation: Mount Panorama Circuit in New South Wales has been a regular venue for the SuperUtes Series since its inception in 2018.
Which street circuit in New South Wales hosted SuperUtes races in 2018 and 2019?
Answer: Newcastle Street Circuit
Explanation: The Newcastle Street Circuit in New South Wales hosted SuperUtes races during the 2018 and 2019 seasons.
Which Queensland circuit hosted SuperUtes races between 2018 and 2019?
Answer: Queensland Raceway
Explanation: Queensland Raceway hosted SuperUtes races between 2018 and 2019.
Which street circuit in Queensland has hosted SuperUtes races in multiple years, including 2018-2019 and 2022-2024?
Answer: Gold Coast Street Circuit (Surfers Paradise)
Explanation: The Surfers Paradise Street Circuit in Queensland has hosted SuperUtes races across multiple periods, including 2018-2019 and 2022-2024.
Which Victorian circuit has hosted SuperUtes races in 2018, 2023, and is scheduled for 2025?
Answer: Sandown Raceway
Explanation: Sandown Raceway in Victoria has hosted SuperUtes races in 2018, 2023, and is scheduled for 2025.
Which circuit in Western Australia has hosted SuperUtes events in recent years?
Answer: Wanneroo Raceway
Explanation: Wanneroo Raceway in Western Australia has hosted SuperUtes events in recent years, including 2019 and 2022-2023.
Which Victorian circuit hosted SuperUtes races in 2018-2019 and again in 2022?
Answer: Winton Motor Raceway
Explanation: Winton Motor Raceway in Victoria hosted SuperUtes races during the 2018-2019 seasons and again in 2022.
Which Tasmanian circuit has hosted SuperUtes races in 2022 and is scheduled for 2025?
Answer: Symmons Plains Raceway
Explanation: Symmons Plains Raceway in Tasmania has hosted SuperUtes races in 2022 and is scheduled for 2025.
Which South Australian circuit hosted SuperUtes races from 2022 to 2023?
Answer: The Bend Motorsport Park
Explanation: The Bend Motorsport Park in South Australia hosted SuperUtes races from 2022 to 2023.
What was the promotional name of the SuperUtes Series?
Answer: V8 SuperUte Series
Explanation: The SuperUtes Series was promoted under the name 'V8 SuperUte Series'.
The SuperUtes Series functions as a support category for which main racing series?
Answer: Supercars Championship
Explanation: The SuperUtes Series serves as a support category for the premier Supercars Championship.
Early criticisms of the SuperUtes Series focused on excessively high costs and overly complex technical regulations.
Answer: False
Explanation: Initial criticisms of the SuperUtes Series primarily concerned smaller field sizes and slower lap times when compared to its predecessor, the V8 Ute Racing Series.
The rollovers in SuperUtes were primarily caused by driver error due to the vehicles' low ride height.
Answer: False
Explanation: Rollover incidents in the SuperUtes Series were largely attributed to the vehicles' high center of gravity, rather than driver error or low ride height.
A specific criticism directed at the SuperUtes Series regarding its performance relative to its predecessor was identical lap times.
Answer: False
Explanation: A key criticism leveled against the SuperUtes Series was that its lap times were slower compared to its predecessor, the V8 Ute Racing Series, not identical.
What was a primary criticism leveled against the SuperUtes Series in its early years?
Answer: Small field sizes and slower lap times compared to the previous series
Explanation: In its initial years, the SuperUtes Series faced criticism regarding smaller field sizes and slower lap times when contrasted with the preceding V8 Ute Racing Series.
What technical factor contributed to rollovers in some SuperUtes races?
Answer: High center of gravity
Explanation: The higher center of gravity inherent in the SuperUtes vehicles was identified as a contributing factor to instances of rollovers during races.
What was the consequence of the higher center of gravity for some SuperUtes vehicles?
Answer: Instances of rollovers
Explanation: The higher center of gravity of certain SuperUtes vehicles led to instances of rollovers during racing events.
Which specific criticism was directed at the SuperUtes Series regarding its performance relative to its predecessor?
Answer: Slower lap times
Explanation: A notable criticism of the SuperUtes Series was that its lap times were slower when compared to the preceding V8 Ute Racing Series.