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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe start of the first Supercars race at the Taupo Super440. Image: InSyde Media<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe start of the first Supercars race at the Taupo Super440. Image: InSyde Media<\/p>\n
The championship has sea freighted its fleet of 24 cars to and from New Zealand in each of the last two seasons.<\/p>\n
That move was made to avoid the high cost of air freight but has resulted in large waiting periods on either side.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s extension of the NZ sojourn to a double-header across Taupo and Christchurch meant the championship did not race in Australia for over two months.<\/p>\n
Supercars chairman and interim CEO Barclay Nettlefold confirmed to Speedcafe that the championship is currently evaluating freight options for 2027.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are certainly cognisant of the issue of the gap between going there and coming back,\u201d Nettlefold said of New Zealand.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re working with government and stakeholders as we speak on how we can rectify that and minimise the gaps.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nettlefold said the championship is looking at a \u201chybrid model\u201d \u2013 indicating a combination of sea and air freight.<\/p>\n
The early part of the 2027 calendar is set to be impacted by a later date for the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix, which is expected to be pushed back a month to early April.<\/p>\n
Equipment not required for the Albert Park sprint races could be sent by sea in advance, which would allow the full fleet of cars to fit within a single aircraft.<\/p>\n
Such a plan would lessen the downtime between the AGP and the New Zealand double-header while minimising the cost increase.<\/p>\n
News of a potential transport shake-up follows Nettlefold\u2019s declaration that he hopes the championship will expand to 15 rounds next season.<\/p>\n