V8Star Series
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The V8Star Series was a touring car racing series based in Germany that ran for three seasons between 2001 and 2003.
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Category | Touring cars |
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Country | Germany |
Inaugural season | 2001 |
Folded | 2003 |
Engine suppliers | Roush 5.7l V8 |
Tyre suppliers | Goodyear |
Last Drivers' champion | Pedro Lamy |
Last Teams' champion | Zakspeed Racing |
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The series featured privateers racing identical cars that were covered in different silhouette designs to create visual diversity. It was commonly compared to the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters, which was factory-backed and revived in 2000. Its choice of engines and the fact that it raced twice in the oval configuration at the EuroSpeedway Lausitz also led to the V8Star Series being called the "German NASCAR" before its cancellation in November 2003 due to a lack of sponsorship money.[1]