Like the Zetec series, rules and car specifications are tightly controlled, with the aim of ensuring close racing and keeping running costs manageable, so to that end the cars will race in near-standard trim outside of the mandatory safety additions.
The increase in speed compared to the existing series has had a highly positive effect on entries, with many drivers from the RT2000 and Irish Touring Car Championships electing to join competitors making the switch from the Zetec class. Names like Barry Barrable, John Denning and Mark Turley will be familiar to Mondello fans, and with almost 20 cars registered so far, close battles throughout the year look to be guaranteed. A ten-round calendar encompassing all race events at Mondello this year kicks off this Sunday April 17th, and the double-header race promises a good chance of a big points haul for those who can survive the heat. The little hot hatches will be exciting to watch, with plenty of lift-off oversteer and brave overtaking sure to thrill, so get down there on Sunday and check it out for yourself.
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