14 Reasons Why V8 Supercars Is The Best Touring Car Series Around

1. The racing is always close

3. The field is full of top-notch racing drivers

4. Who know how to entertain the crowds

5. They make some great saves

6. There are some close calls!

The Bathurst 1000 is the highlight of the V8 Supercars season, at the iconic and challenging Mount Panorama Circuit.

8. The cars are insanely quick

All cars are front-engined, rear-wheel drive and are powered by 5.0-litre, naturally-aspirated V8 engines with electronic fuel injection, producing between 620 and 650bhp.

10. When they crash, they crash hard

12. It sometimes gets fiery

13. The drifting is brilliant

14. And sometimes it is supported by this brilliantly mad series