Chevrolet Supercars Middle East


The Lumina CSV Middle East Championship is back for the third season as it sets to feature a thrilling competition and an action-packed season for all motorsport enthusiasts in the region.
Having seen a spectacular opening in the 06/07 season, the second 07/08 season came with a face-lift promising more action. Fans saw the Championship come to life with a whole new face, car livery, race day structure, new drivers and an amazing surprise for the winner. This year with a new name and identity, the Chevrolet Supercars ME Championship 09/10 will see the all-new Luminas line-up the starting grid in the SC09 category. The 07/08 cars will constitute the SC06 category.

The Chevrolet Supercars ME Championship is a product of the unique collaboration and partnership between General Motors (Chevrolet Motorsport), who have a proven history on both the road and the track, and Bahrain International Circuit, the Home of Motorsport in the Middle East.

As an organizer and promoter of the Chevrolet Supercars ME Championship, Bahrain International Circuit has joined forces with Chevrolet Motorsport to promote the world of motorsport in the Middle East. By offering all motorsport fans and enthusiasts a refreshing world-class championship on globally-renowned tracks in the region, including Bahrain International Circuit, Abu Dhabi Yas Marina, besides the recently launched circuit in Riyadh Zain Reem International Circuit. Fans will also see this championship run alongside international series and events in the upcoming season, such as F1 GP, GP2 and V8 Supercars.

Car Specs. SC09 Class


2009 Chevrolet Lumina CR8

Engine: Chevrolet LS2 6.0ltr V8, MSD ignition and Bespoke management system, MSD 90mm manual throttle body, 1 3/4 primary pipe header system, 20% under driven crank pulley - Custom air intake. RACEPAK IQ3 digital dash with inbuilt data logger.
Transmission: Jericho super T10, 4 speed transmission with sequential shift, Competition sintered paddle clutch assembly
Brakes: AP racing bias adjustable DTM spec pedal box, Performance friction GT2 brake package with monoblock calipers and fully floating rotors, full stainless brake line package
Suspension: Bilstien Race Suspension package
Fuel system: ATL FIA spec 70ltr bag tank in steel safety cell, with integral pumps and swirl pot
Exhaust: 1 3/4 header system with balance pipe into high flow 3 1/4 outlet system
Safety: FIA spec. multi point roll cage with additional driver protection, FIA spec. Cobra race seat with alloy mounts, SPA 4ltr electrically operated fire system, Sabelt 3x3 6 point harness, Battery Isolator switch.
Body: Adjustable single plane rear wing assembly, V8 Supercars spec front splitter Light weight hood, Rear diffuser
Wheels: Enkei Sports race wheels 18 X 9 J
Tires: Pirelli 245 / 265 R 18 Race Slicks