Supercars to make Chevrolet Camaro updates after parity investigation

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Supercars will make a parity change to the Chevrolet Camaro teams in time for this weekend’s fourth round at Ruapuna Park in Christchurch, New Zealand.

On Thursday, the Supercars Commission notified the teams that small changes will be made to the Camaro front splitter and rear wing to shift the car's aerodynamic balance rearwards.

In a note to the teams the Commission said: “Following the necessary analysis and consultation with the HT's, Supercars have determined a change be made to the Chevrolet Camaro to shift its aerodynamic balance rearwards making it similar to the Ford Mustang and Toyota Supra. This aerodynamic difference was evident in the wind tunnel results and now further substantiated with vehicle track data.

“The changes are a reduction in front splitter leading edge, rear wing position rearward/upwards and reduced rear wing angle.

“The change will be made for this weekend's ITM Christchurch Super 440.

“Further testing and CFD will be undertaken in the coming weeks, and you are reminded Supercars reserve the right to reverse, revise or modify the changes for the next two rounds.”

Will Brown, Triple Eight Race Engineering Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

Will Brown, Triple Eight Race Engineering Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

Ironically, Supercars made a minor shift in the aero profile of the Camaro during the off-season, which recently drew criticism from Erebus Motorsport CEO Barry Ryan. Speaking on Fox Sports’ MotorRacing 360 program, Ryan criticised the minor changes made to the Chevrolets.

“Unfortunately, GM allowed a change in the off-season, which shouldn’t have happened,” he said.