Technology giant Microsoft has become the naming rights sponsor of the V8 Supercars event at the Symons Plains Raceway in Tasmania. The event, which will run from 5th to 7th April, will be renamed the Tasmania Microsoft Office 365. It is the second round of the annual V8 Supercars season and will be the first to adopt the new 60/60 super sprint format, which comprises two 60-kilometre races separated by a 15-minute break, with no mid-race refuelling.The financial terms of Microsofts title sponsorship were not announced.

V8 Supercars chief executive David Malone said: Microsoft is a world leader in technology and it is great to see such a globally recognised organisation support our sport. This is a fantastic opportunity which sees Microsofts support of V8 Supercars for the first time, further highlighting the new era of our sport.Mark Leigh, marketing and operations director, Microsoft Australia, added: Behind every great sport there is a team working behind the scenes to help make the magic happen. Already a valued customer of ours, were excited to be a bigger part of the V8 Supercars team. Through our partnership, were also looking forward to showcasing just how the V8 Supercars team makes this amazing sport run like a well-oiled machine.