However, Supercars is yet to decide whether the category will adopt the controversial paddles or continue with the traditional stick shift.<\/p>\n
READ MORE:\u00a0<\/strong>2021 Bathurst 1000 Ultimate Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Many drivers have claimed a switch to a mechanical gear change would erode at the element of skill in the sport, while a common outcry among fans is the loss of 'theatre' the stick brings.<\/p>\n "We've got to make a call in two weeks because … we've got to lock down the specifications of the engines," Seamer said in the press conference.<\/p>\n "Ultimately, it's a polarising subject. Whatever decision you make you're not going to please everybody, so we've got to stop trying to please everybody (and) just make the call and move on."<\/p>\n READ MORE:\u00a0<\/strong>Shane Warne says Nathan Lyon could face Test axe<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n It wasn't long before Seamer had snapped at the reporters.<\/p>\n "I think it's pretty disappointing that we're sitting here having a conversation about how we're changing gears in these cars," Seamer said.<\/p>\n "Clearly people are losing sight of the overall package. You go down there and have a look at those cars and that's you want to talk about.<\/p>\n "It's pretty disappointing.<\/p>\n "We'll make a call.<\/p>\n "Next question."<\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> Aussie teen named NBA Rookie of the Month<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n When one reporter ignored Seamer's call to move on from the point, seeking further clarity from Triple Eight team principal Roland Dane, the Supercars CEO butted in.<\/p>\n "Enough, seriously," Seamer said.<\/p>\n "Can we talk about how good the cars are, market relevance, how good they're going to sound?"<\/p>\n For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by<\/strong><\/em> clicking here!<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n
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