PROCAR group no more...

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From the www.procar.com.au website

23/4/2004:
MOTOR racing organiser PROCAR Australia announced today it is ceasing operations immediately.

Ross Palmer, Chairman and founder of the Brisbane-based company, said a meeting of directors today unanimously agreed to a strategic withdrawal from the industry.

PROCAR, founded in 1994, staged the PROCAR Champ Series events and four motor racing series, the Australian Nations Cup Championship, Australian GT Performance Championship, Australian Production Car Championship and V8 BRutes Series.

Mr Palmer said PROCAR Australia has been supported in the past by substantial subsidy both from him personally and businesses within the Palmer Group, a situation which could not be sustained.

PROCAR will consult with its competitors and other constituents next week to seek input on the future of the company’s intellectual properties, including the racing categories.

A bit a shock. Wonder what will happen to the rounds, who will pick them up. No guessing some nervous competitors and sponsors await with baited breath.
 
Don't write the racing off yet. Sandown is definitely going ahead and the Winton round will also be run. I would guess (and fervently hope) that the Bathurst 24 Hour will also still go ahead. IMHO it will still develop into one of the world's great races.
 
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