Definition
The 2006 Perth V8 400 was a motor‑sport event featuring V8 Supercars, staged as a round of the 2006 V8 Supercar Championship Series at Barbagallo Raceway (also known as Wanneroo Raceway) in Perth, Western Australia.
Overview
The race formed part of the national touring‑car championship that season, serving as one of the series’ regular rounds. The event was named for its location (Perth) and the approximate total race distance of 400 kilometres, a common naming convention in Australian motorsport. Competitors contested a series of races over a weekend format, contributing points toward the overall championship standings.
Etymology / Origin
- 2006: Indicates the calendar year in which the event was held.
- Perth: Refers to the capital city of Western Australia, the host city of the race.
- V8: Denotes the V8 Supercar category, a premier Australian touring‑car series characterised by V8‑engine, four‑seat, production‑based race cars.
- 400: Signifies the intended total race distance, measured in kilometres, a traditional metric used in naming endurance‑style events.
Characteristics
- Venue: Barbagallo Raceway, a permanent road circuit located approximately 25 km east of Perth’s central business district. The track length during the 2006 season was 2.411 km (1.498 mi).
- Format: The weekend typically comprised practice sessions, qualifying, and one or more races whose combined distance approximated 400 km. Points earned in each race contributed to drivers’ and teams’ championship totals.
- Participants: Entrants were the full-season V8 Supercar teams, including manufacturer-backed squads such as the Holden Racing Team and Ford Performance Racing, along with independent outfits.
- Regulations: The event adhered to the technical and sporting regulations of the 2006 V8 Supercar Championship, which stipulated specifications for chassis, engines, weight, and aerodynamic components, as well as rules governing pit stops, driver conduct, and safety.
Accurate information regarding the exact dates of the weekend, race winners, lap records, and specific point allocations for the 2006 Perth V8 400 is not confirmed within publicly available encyclopedic sources.
Related Topics
- V8 Supercar Championship Series
- Barbagallo Raceway (Wanneroo Raceway)
- 2006 V8 Supercar season
- Perth 400 (subsequent editions of the Perth V8 Supercar event)
- Australian touring‑car racing history
Note: The information presented reflects established facts about the event’s nature and context. Where precise details could not be verified from reliable sources, a disclaimer has been included.