Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 05, 2017, 05:46:15 AM
In place of dicking around with vinyl stickers, the money could have been better spent on learning to drive better.
Can't say if I'll even watch it this year, boring as bat Shit now really.
Might watch the first 6 laps and the last 6 laps and call it quits at that.
Stick the V8 ute drivers in the "supercars" and see how they go banging panels.................. now that I would watch.
Stick the V8 Supercar drivers in showroom cars, HSV and the like, and see how they go...... now that I would watch.
Stick the radios and telemetry gear in the bin and use old fashion sign boards and drivers.... now that I would watch.
Geez, watching the German Sheperd from 4 doors up slip one up the poodle from across the road would have more entertainment value to what we're getting on the supercars front at the moment.
OH DEAR, I bumped your door and passed you... ever so sorry, please, just pass me back while I slow down.
OH THANK YOU, ever so much, I think i shall.
After you....
Oh no, after you...
For fukks sake, they're fukking race cars, now race the fukkin things or get out.
Post by: drenno on October 05, 2017, 06:13:14 AM
:cup:
:cheers:
Post by: speewa158 on October 05, 2017, 06:19:14 AM
:cheers:
Post by: doc evil on October 05, 2017, 06:43:49 AM
Might go hunting this weekend..........
Post by: edz on October 05, 2017, 07:22:47 AM
" Mark Winterbottom with Allan Moffat and the 1977 Mustang livery. Picture: Mark HorsburghSource:Supplied " .
Mustang !! What Mustang !! I could have sworn Moff drove a Falcon XC Coupe that day .
Post by: Bird on October 05, 2017, 08:27:20 AM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers
Can't say if I'll even watch it this year, boring as bat Shit now really.been saying that for years...
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Might watch the first 6 laps and the last 6 laps and call it quits at that.most people do this now.
8 hours of follow the leader? Even the commentators sound bored repeating the same Shit year in year out, and when something minor finally does happen, they switch to Daryl Eastlake mode.. "Someones come in to the pit - lets watch this - 12.002 - that's .001 second slower than the previous stop, they'll be disappointed with that and have to work on that..." cue: 12th man doing murray walker.
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Stick the V8 Supercar drivers in showroom cars, HSV and the like, and see how they go...... now that I would watch.I've suggested this many times.. apparently the production series nobody watches (cause V8 Taxi's have it in the contracts for TV stations not to promote it)
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Stick the radios and telemetry gear in the bin and use old fashion sign boards and drivers.... now that I would watch.Yep... pit stops with the wheel brace that comes with the car and factory rims ;D
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For fukks sake, they're fukking race cars, now race the fukkin things or get out.that's the thing, most circuits don't allow for much passing, its nothing but follow the ****in leader now. specially the street circuits. your watching a sport die a very fast death.
Post by: edz on October 05, 2017, 08:42:19 AM
Can only find the V8s footage from the following week end Bathurst race .
Post by: Gazza00 on October 05, 2017, 09:26:39 AM
OH THANK YOU, ever so much, I think i shall.
After you....
Oh no, after you...
For fukks sake, they're fukking race cars, now race the fukkin things or get out."
Was watching the Pommie touring cars on Speedweek on Sunday. 2030945866 x more entertaining that the current taxi racing here. They don't mind a bit of push and shove. Could you imagine the carrying on from the ladyboy sooks here.
Post by: Bird on October 05, 2017, 10:13:42 AM
Quote from: Gazza00
Was watching the Pommie touring cars on Speedweek on Sunday. 2030945866 x more entertaining that the current taxi racing here. They don't mind a bit of push and shove. Could you imagine the carrying on from the ladyboy sooks here.Pom touring cars have always been like that LOL!!! but **** they must carry some spare parts with em
Post by: Onion on October 05, 2017, 10:44:14 AM
Basically production cars + a few selective mods and different classes - AT THE SAME TIME ON THE SAME TRACK.
Reminds me of ducking to the shops to get milk, actually!
Everything else Jeepers said -> :cheers:
Post by: Bigfish on October 05, 2017, 11:06:01 AM
Personally, I'd love to see ANY/ALL showroom cars with a couple of mods. Tyres, cage, exhaust and not much interior. Done. Now go race. And if you hit one another, man (or lady) up and get on with it. Introduce classes because a Focus can't compete with a Lambo outright, obviously.
Basically production cars + a few selective mods and different classes - AT THE SAME TIME ON THE SAME TRACK.
Reminds me of ducking to the shops to get milk, actually!
Everything else Jeepers said -> :cheers:
Half of em wouldnt last a lap....
Post by: Bird on October 05, 2017, 11:07:13 AM
Quote from: Onion
Personally, I'd love to see ANY/ALL showroom cars with a couple of mods. Tyres, cage, exhaust and not much interior. Done. Now go race. And if you hit one another, man (or lady) up and get on with it. Introduce classes because a Focus can't compete with a Lambo outright, obviouslyyou mean like it was in the 60/70's? would be awesome!.
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Basically production cars + a few selective mods and different classes - AT THE SAME TIME ON THE SAME TRACK.agree...
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/44/Valiant_Charger_E38_Bathurst_1971_%2815910649656%29.jpg)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJAqLwaeM1s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJAqLwaeM1s)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bbZplBfzBw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bbZplBfzBw)
Post by: Rumpig on October 05, 2017, 11:19:58 AM
Post by: edz on October 05, 2017, 12:30:59 PM
Old car yard trick to hone the bores on a smokey motor, high revs and a few good puffs of powdered AJAX or Bon Amy down the carby, give it a good clean and sell it out the door quick, Re-bore in a can .. 1000 k's later she's using more oil than petrol .
Known a few shonks to do it back in the day .. ;D
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 05, 2017, 12:48:56 PM
Post by: Bird on October 05, 2017, 12:54:47 PM
http://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/500000-ford-falcon-gtho-phase-iii-heads-15-million-luxury-car-auction/news-story/dc8a0871e86e348a063620179f90ab1e (http://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/500000-ford-falcon-gtho-phase-iii-heads-15-million-luxury-car-auction/news-story/dc8a0871e86e348a063620179f90ab1e)
$500,000 Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III heads $15 million luxury car auction
IT WAS left untouched, hidden under blankets in a Perth garage for 30 years. Now the lucky owner is cashing in on his rare Ford Falcon muscle car.
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 05, 2017, 01:03:48 PM
They were hopeless in the wet on a good day, can't imagine what they'd be like to drive on now. (if they don't delaminate getting out of the driveway)
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 05, 2017, 01:09:24 PM
OH WOW, and it's in black too...... barn find, barn find, barn find.
Post by: MDS69 on October 05, 2017, 01:27:19 PM
Personally, I'd love to see ANY/ALL showroom cars with a couple of mods. Tyres, cage, exhaust and not much interior. Done. Now go race. And if you hit one another, man (or lady) up and get on with it. Introduce classes because a Focus can't compete with a Lambo outright, obviously.
Basically production cars + a few selective mods and different classes - AT THE SAME TIME ON THE SAME TRACK.
Reminds me of ducking to the shops to get milk, actually!
Everything else Jeepers said -> :cheers:
yeah it is called the Bathurst 6 hour. Great racing.
http://www.bathurst6hour.com.au/ (http://www.bathurst6hour.com.au/)
Post by: edz on October 05, 2017, 02:08:26 PM
Post by: edz on October 05, 2017, 02:30:19 PM
Imagine the day, when many years from now, somebody opens a shed to find a 2012 Kia with only 250,000 klm on it.NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKcAYMb5uk4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKcAYMb5uk4)
OH WOW, and it's in black too...... barn find, barn find, barn find.
Post by: DannyG on October 05, 2017, 08:08:32 PM
I agree the old days of production cars was great but that was an era of muscle cars. Todays 'race sunday, buy monday' production cars are not as appealing.
Supercars has and continues to try and promote an even playing field to get close competitive racing. Its far from follow the leader, the racing for the most part is very competitive, on the edge driving, show casing some of the worlds most talented drivers :cup:
Ill have the tv playing in my shed all weekend and we will have our traditional Bathurst day sunday where me and few mates sit and watch it all day. No negativity here, bring it on.
Already on Day 1 we have seen a few big spills, a couple of very fast laps and there will be plenty more stories to be told yet.....so strap in and get into you negative nancys ;D
Post by: edz on October 05, 2017, 09:56:11 PM
Wife and little Miss are on notice to vacate the premises for the day .." Yes dear please leave something in the bank account, go and have a nice day shopping " ..... " Hello bank Ive lost my cards, Oh you can put a stop on them great " ;D
Bathurst is the one and only day of the year I get the TV and house all to myself without interruption . phones off the hook too ..
Post by: speewa158 on October 06, 2017, 06:13:21 AM
Unless its to pick up a fresh :cheers: that has been delivered to your chair by Said " Beer Wench " & food . :cheers:
Post by: kylarama on October 06, 2017, 06:45:45 AM
Numbers swell to around 40 by lunchtime when the chicken and lamb souvas are ready. Plenty of drinks and laughs into the late arvo.
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Post by: Bird on October 06, 2017, 08:59:46 AM
Quote from: DannyG
Its far from follow the leader, the racing for the most part is very competitive, on the edge driving, show casing some of the worlds most talented drivers :cup:you must watch a different event to most
Post by: duggie on October 06, 2017, 10:00:23 AM
I must be in the minority. I still watch the racing with enthusiasm.
Supercars has and continues to try and promote an even playing field to get close competitive racing. Its far from follow the leader, the racing for the most part is very competitive, on the edge driving, show casing some of the worlds most talented drivers :cup:
Ill have the tv playing in my shed all weekend and we will have our traditional Bathurst day sunday where me and few mates sit and watch it all day. No negativity here, bring it on.
I am with you on this very special weekend of the year . :cup:
Post by: DannyG on October 06, 2017, 10:06:44 AM
you must watch a different event to most
Nope, I watch every race all year.
Do you?
Post by: achjimmy on October 06, 2017, 11:39:49 AM
Can someone message me after the last pace car so I can watch the 12 lap sprint race to the end please
Post by: Pete79 on October 06, 2017, 11:43:00 AM
Nope, I watch every race all year.Not since it stopped being free.....
Do you?
To be honest I probably would have missed the big one this year if it wasn't for this thread.
I had to go searching to see if there was any free telecast. Apparently Fox was kind enough to allow limited coverage to Channel 10 for this one race. Thanks, you're ever so kind to us plebs that can't afford (or don't want to give our hard earned to the grubs at) FOXTEL.... :( :(
Post by: doc evil on October 06, 2017, 11:49:39 AM
I must be in the minority. I still watch the racing with enthusiasm.
I agree the old days of production cars was great but that was an era of muscle cars. Todays 'race sunday, buy monday' production cars are not as appealing.
Supercars has and continues to try and promote an even playing field to get close competitive racing. Its far from follow the leader, the racing for the most part is very competitive, on the edge driving, show casing some of the worlds most talented drivers :cup:
Ill have the tv playing in my shed all weekend and we will have our traditional Bathurst day sunday where me and few mates sit and watch it all day. No negativity here, bring it on.
Already on Day 1 we have seen a few big spills, a couple of very fast laps and there will be plenty more stories to be told yet.....so strap in and get into you negative nancys ;D
you must watch a different event to most
Hate to admit it, but I agree with Bird.... :o
V8 super snorers (I use that term as it has become as boring as bat guano) has lost its appeal since the "parity" rules came in. No opportunity to pass, the slightest tap and you're penalised, don't cross this white line, no kerb hopping, tyre bundles to "guide" drivers etc. Rules are farcical and penalties are delivered haphazardly with no consistency..........and who presides mainly over this, an ex driver.........
Now what future do we have, Turbo 6 with the same floor pan, roll cage (internal structure), suspension, gearbox, diff..............WTF
Getting rid of the V8 utes for Diesel utes...............WTF
No free to air coverage of all rounds, only the enduros...............WTF
AVESCO (who I believe still own the rights) along with TEGA and Channel 10 have destroyed the sport. and if not careful, will go the way of F1, now owned by the yanks.
As for the best drivers...........OMG, most of them couldn't drive a greasy stick, well you know where.............
Having worked trackside for quite a number of years, they are a bunch of stuck up arrogant spoilt brats. Have plenty of stories, but 1 incident stands out.
At Winton I was part of Racesafe doing recoveries. A driver for a well known team (in red ;) ) ploughed off into the gravel trap at turn 11. Being a wet weekend (as it usually is at Winton), the racesafe boys had me hooked up very quickly to the car to drag it out. Said driver stood on the sill of the race car demanding that the racesafe Navara drive into the sandtrap and drive him back to the pits some 300m away.............................all so his shoes don't get wet.............he put on quite a performance to a point that it was quite embarrassing to say the least. It wasn't until race control told him he will be penalised for ignoring an official directive by an official that he begrudgingly trudged back to the pits.
Post by: Bird on October 06, 2017, 11:56:32 AM
Quote from: DannyG
Do you?**** no, rather mow a 100 acre paddock with a spoon. To me - hasn't been worth watching more than the first 4 laps and last 4 laps for 20+ years. There doesn't seem to be much passing anymore -not even in highlights
When commentators sound bored, you know its Shitful.
"Lets go down to XYZ in the pits..."
"Thanks Fred... here is a tyre on a rim, its bald cause its a slick back to you guys..."
I like passing, close racing, tussling, out braking people - Not just passing at a pit stop...
Like bike racing - Watch a moto 3 race - 10 bikes for entire races within 2 seconds of each other - the whole pack to the finish line. Show me that in car racing... it just doesn't exist.> Theres 3 competitive teams and 20 there to make up numbers... or you'd have 6 cars racing around
EDIT: like this - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXIbUVyBSJU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXIbUVyBSJU)
Have numerous mates who did the yearly pilgrimage to the mountain for the 70/80's - some major old school 'Holdens are Shit' kinda fans... None have been in the 2000's at all. Most don't even watch it on tele anymore.
Anyway all the power to you if you enjoy it, I can think of lots of things to do for a whole day more exciting.
Quote from: achjimmy
Iam tipping that after 8hrs of racing and the 5th Pace car comes out with 12 laps to go that the finish will be the closest in years and the commentators will be besides themselves with excitement!its the only way to make it exciting...
The day had to come. :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup:
Hate to admit it, but I agree with Bird.... :o
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 06, 2017, 12:31:27 PM
https://www.streetmachine.com.au/street-machine-tv/1710/twin-turbo-v6-holden-supercar-laps-bathurst-video (https://www.streetmachine.com.au/street-machine-tv/1710/twin-turbo-v6-holden-supercar-laps-bathurst-video)
Post by: macca on October 06, 2017, 01:22:34 PM
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Post by: gronk on October 06, 2017, 06:51:48 PM
**** no, rather mow a 100 acre paddock with a spoon. To me - hasn't been worth watching more than the first 4 laps and last 4 laps for 20+ years.
If I can, I'll watch the whole race......but like Bird, the missus hates racing...but everyones different..
I begrudgingly got foxtel after channel 10 sold us out, and only watch it for the supercars..
As for the drivers couldn't drive a greasy stick ???......how many overseas drivers have come over and shown us how it's done .....none !!
Post by: Rumpig on October 06, 2017, 06:59:47 PM
Post by: DannyG on October 06, 2017, 07:13:38 PM
Just checked the forecast for Bathurst over the weekend....Saturday nothing special, but Sunday is a 95% chance of 15 - 20mm 8) 8) 8)
We can only hope! I bleed blue so for me so far I am loving the pace of the Fords :cup:
As for some of the other comments in this thread......"I dont watch it and havent for years but Ill be negative towards it anyway" ;D ;D Come on you blokes, life isnt that bad. I admit I went through a period where I lost a bit of interest between going from production cars to what we now know as the car of the future supercars but I really enjoy it now.
Ive lost interest a bit in Moto GP and like wise Nascar. I understand what your saying about the close racing, its the same with the Aussie Cars series ;) Its all to do with who is racing in them I suppose. Well it is for me.
If there is an Aussie racing wheel barrows on the world stage Id be interested.
I suppose you negative nancies think Sprint Car racing is boring as well? >:D
Post by: Vitara_JaycoSwift_Outback on October 06, 2017, 07:48:01 PM
A bit of Cadillac power around the mountain...... who'd of thunk it. :cup:
https://www.streetmachine.com.au/street-machine-tv/1710/twin-turbo-v6-holden-supercar-laps-bathurst-video (https://www.streetmachine.com.au/street-machine-tv/1710/twin-turbo-v6-holden-supercar-laps-bathurst-video)
OMG!! That tickels my special places better than SWMBO could ever do. Being a a lover of rice burners and the twin turbo GTR'S I can't wait till they're all turboed.
Personally, I have found the competition this year to be very enjoyable. The back and forth between DJR and Triple 8 has breathed some life into the series and now PRA are chimming in again with Mostert and Cam Water's win at Sandown making things very unpredictable. I hate the 'rubbing is racing' bull Shit that used to go on. Love the strategy and all the technical developments these days.
I do agree that most of the racing only being available on Fox sucks but you can keep up with it on Chanel 10's catch up show which is on late at night after each race day. I record it and watch it later.
Come on couch time Sunday ;D
Post by: speewa158 on October 06, 2017, 07:53:28 PM
Post by: macca on October 06, 2017, 07:53:33 PM
Dont like it dont watch it, simple.BTW Scottie is one hell of a steerer, gunna be hard beat
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Post by: D4D on October 07, 2017, 06:55:23 AM
I try and watch Sandown and Bathurst each year. Looks like the reds need to lift their game as the blues might win it this year.
Post by: gronk on October 07, 2017, 07:34:31 AM
Haters are always going to hate.
I try and watch Sandown and Bathurst each year. Looks like the reds need to lift their game as the blues might win it this year.
S M is a qualifying freak, but like every bathurst, anything can and probably will happen........even if you don't like the racing, tune in for the last 1/2 hour !!
Post by: kylarama on October 07, 2017, 07:51:44 AM
When they are quick they look very ragged.
Apparently when Scotty Mac reset the practice lap record, it was on used tyres.
Bring on the top 10 shootout.
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Post by: D4D on October 07, 2017, 07:56:25 AM
http://www.drive.com.au/new-car-reviews/godzilla-returns-to-bathurst-65370.html (http://www.drive.com.au/new-car-reviews/godzilla-returns-to-bathurst-65370.html)
Post by: paul.o on October 07, 2017, 08:01:38 AM
Can't wait, as mentioned before, qualifying is one thing, Sunday is another beast entirely.
Bring it on!!
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 07, 2017, 08:07:53 AM
1964 Mercury Comet # 97, go get 'em Cusso.
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 07, 2017, 08:24:01 AM
Post by: paul.o on October 07, 2017, 09:27:50 AM
Post by: macca on October 07, 2017, 11:40:25 AM
I've got a mate in Touring Car Masters who'll be doing qualifying soon.Did you find out how he went? Pity i didnt see you post earlier, we had a big nite last nite and i couldnt muster the energy to walk the 100metres to the track to watch them, they sounded good tho. I'll let you know how he goes at one o'clock
1964 Mercury Comet # 97, go get 'em Cusso.
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Post by: edz on October 07, 2017, 11:49:31 AM
I've got a mate in Touring Car Masters who'll be doing qualifying soon.Is Captain Cusso racing roundy roundies now Kev ?
1964 Mercury Comet # 97, go get 'em Cusso.
Post by: kylarama on October 07, 2017, 12:13:43 PM
Oh friggin hell, no coverage of the touring car masters this morning. ???Started about 4th in the reverse grid race, but looked like he dropped away.
Race 2 starting now.
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Post by: macca on October 07, 2017, 12:26:04 PM
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Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 07, 2017, 01:28:29 PM
In Darwin, he had a loose on a corner, so ripped off 2 donuts before proceeding.... good driver, bit of a cowboy.... nice bloke.
Post by: MadMarv on October 07, 2017, 01:40:16 PM
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 07, 2017, 03:00:51 PM
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 07, 2017, 04:38:53 PM
Post by: D4D on October 07, 2017, 05:05:27 PM
Post by: kylarama on October 07, 2017, 05:05:30 PM
Well bugger me, I stand corrected.... Winterbottom can drive after all... it seems I was wr. wr.. wr.... wrong. :-[He has had a few poles here before.
But Scotty Mac just went next level! His one lap commitment is 2nd to none. Loved his reaction and emotion.
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Post by: archer63 on October 07, 2017, 06:39:41 PM
Post by: speewa158 on October 07, 2017, 06:46:14 PM
Post by: Coolblue80 on October 07, 2017, 06:55:20 PM
Cheers, Mike.
Post by: archer63 on October 07, 2017, 08:05:45 PM
Post by: duggie on October 08, 2017, 06:16:27 AM
BRING IT ON
Time to go racing
Post by: MarkVS on October 08, 2017, 06:19:54 AM
BRING IT ONTime to go racing
;D
Post by: GeoffA on October 08, 2017, 06:24:30 AM
Rain making the result a lottery
T8 punting the opposition
Ford teams inventing newer and better ways to stuff up
:cheers:
Post by: edz on October 08, 2017, 07:06:58 AM
Post by: DannyG on October 08, 2017, 07:22:20 AM
Things to watch for.....
Ford teams inventing newer and better ways to stuff up
:cheers:
I hope not. Id love to see Scotty get the win he deserves but there are a few more (Blue Ovals) behind him to pick up the pieces if he cant.
If I must see a Holden win then it would be nice to Davey get a win.
Post by: speewa158 on October 08, 2017, 07:43:20 AM
Might run a book of Bathurst disasters
Rain
1/2 Wits in cars
Skippy
Rocks
Trees
Walls
Speed
What could possibly go wrong ??? ??? :-[ :-[ :-[ :cheers:
Post by: VAGRANT on October 08, 2017, 08:51:54 AM
Post by: edz on October 08, 2017, 12:10:27 PM
Whats happened to the tech cross overs with Mark Larkham, He sounded like he was having trouble with his speech in the tech pieces before the race started [ bit like he'd had a stroke ] ? .
Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on October 08, 2017, 02:05:31 PM
Dam its raining here so l cant go outside today,,,,what to do ??? ???
Might run a book of Bathurst disasters
Rain
1/2 Wits in cars
Skippy
Rocks
Trees
Walls
Speed
What could possibly go wrong ??? ??? :-[ :-[ :-[ :cheers:
Not being able to see out the windows of the car they're driving.
Not being able to wipe the windscreen because your driver's arms are too short.
Just a couple more, hope that's ok.
Post by: speewa158 on October 08, 2017, 02:06:07 PM
Post by: Rumpig on October 08, 2017, 02:33:04 PM
Now they are asking the question about how safe that is to h ave in the vehicle? The exact thing i was wondering when i saw them doing it....wondered what might happen to it in a big crash? Could it impale you?
Post by: alnjan on October 08, 2017, 02:40:40 PM
How much coin does it take to run a team these days? And they are running a hand held squeegee to unfog the windscreen FFS.
Now they are asking the question about how safe that is to h ave in the vehicle? The exact thing i was wondering when i saw them doing it....wondered what might happen to it in a big crash? Could it impale you?
Pretty sad when technology has advanced that much the cars can't handle the plastic windscreens foggy up
Post by: gronk on October 08, 2017, 03:01:53 PM
Pretty sad when technology has advanced that much the cars can't handle the plastic windscreens foggy up
Would be easy to redirect warm air from the engine onto it, but unlike today, the cabin temps are usually sky high, so it doesn't get done.
Post by: Hairs on October 08, 2017, 03:54:06 PM
http://www.supercars.com/live-timing/ (http://www.supercars.com/live-timing/)
;D
Post by: Rumpig on October 08, 2017, 05:33:29 PM
Post by: Hairs on October 08, 2017, 05:38:11 PM
Well played.
I have Blue Oval running through my veins, but they did an awesome job.
:cup:
Post by: edz on October 08, 2017, 05:44:36 PM
Post by: speewa158 on October 08, 2017, 05:49:02 PM
Post by: Hairs on October 08, 2017, 05:55:28 PM
Post by: D4D on October 08, 2017, 05:58:16 PM
Anybody know what happened to Larko? He did a piece at the start and at the end and nothing during the race?
Post by: speewa158 on October 08, 2017, 06:01:11 PM
Post by: Coolblue80 on October 08, 2017, 06:06:54 PM
Cheers, Mike.
Post by: duggie on October 08, 2017, 06:08:04 PM
Things to watch for.....
Rain making the result a lottery
T8 punting the opposition
Ford teams inventing newer and better ways to stuff up
:cheers:
FPR started out well but towards the end the team started to self implode
Gotta give credit to David Renolds and Luke Youlden , great drive and a well deserved win
Post by: GeoffA on October 08, 2017, 06:13:22 PM
Luke Youlden drove our FPV GT-E at the FPV drive day.
Opened my eyes....
:cheers:
Post by: speewa158 on October 08, 2017, 06:59:35 PM
Found On Road Dead this year at least .
Great last 30 laps , harder to pick than a broken nose :-* :-* :cheers:
Post by: GeoffA on October 08, 2017, 07:03:28 PM
Post by: archer63 on October 08, 2017, 07:05:14 PM
Not sure about Larko as I was watching fox....but there is some conjecture elsewhere that his speech appeared to be strange...and nobody saw him after that...hope he hasn't had a stroke or something :(
Agree...fantastic result for Dave Reynolds.
Post by: speewa158 on October 08, 2017, 07:08:09 PM
Roll on Bathurst 12 Hour 2018 & 1000 , 2018 :cup: :cheers: :cup:
Post by: duggie on October 08, 2017, 07:27:25 PM
Over the past 20 years only five drivers have won from pole position
Post by: speewa158 on October 08, 2017, 08:32:19 PM
Post by: doc evil on October 09, 2017, 07:29:29 AM
& then , there was Next Year to try & Beat the Mountain :cup:
With what!!!!!!!
Kia's???????
Skoda's???????
how about a Tata just to mix things up........
And
Diesel utes.......WTF
Next will be electric V8 supercars........ ::)
12 hour will become the new proper race!
Post by: edz on October 09, 2017, 08:28:48 AM
;D ;D
Post by: Bird on October 09, 2017, 08:55:57 AM
http://www.theage.com.au/sport/motorsport/supercars-holdens-david-reynolds-and-luke-youlden-win-2017-bathurst-1000-20171008-gywpgf.html#comments (http://www.theage.com.au/sport/motorsport/supercars-holdens-david-reynolds-and-luke-youlden-win-2017-bathurst-1000-20171008-gywpgf.html#comments)
'What a joke.. Supercars? Really? Their not and haven’t been since the Nissan gtr’s destroyed them time and time again the stupid old boys club of v8 motor racing, they changed the rules and wrecked the race..
I was going there from 75 and back in the day it was truly “motor sport” from tough stay in the race car drivers who didn’t get multimillion dollar endorsements .. all of them are spoon fed go cart drivers (http://gatorchatter.com/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/lmao2.gif)who technically can drive but let’s face it.. they ain’t riding tt on the aisle of man which was Bathurst and used to be..
Holden and ford fans must be so proud that there are no longer any Holden’s or fords produced in this country.. and if anyone had any sense.. Bathurst would revert back to what it used to be .. a all in..'
Post by: edz on October 09, 2017, 10:15:42 AM
Then the drivers walked around as they changed positions on wet ground to get into the car ? ..
Wont be long before all we get is this beamed to our TV's for 6 hours . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_6sXKsOx-o (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_6sXKsOx-o)
Post by: DannyG on October 09, 2017, 10:45:35 AM
I lost it when team members started carrying the drivers out to the pit bay and standing them on a bit of wet carpet to keep their little race booties dry and would'nt slip off the pedals " FFS Realy, are they that hopeless
Its more to do with keeping moisture out of a hot cockpit and fogging up the windows but stopping your foot slipping off the brake pedal would be pretty important too.
Post by: edz on October 09, 2017, 11:30:21 AM
As to slipping off the pedals they mustnt use anti slip material on them any more like we had too to pass tech inspection .
Edit :
Seems they dont anymore or very minimal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOjQkAj6r04 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOjQkAj6r04)
Post by: macca on October 09, 2017, 11:58:03 AM
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Post by: edz on October 09, 2017, 12:39:21 PM
As for the roundy roundy lead up races during the year they lost me when they changed to Super cars around 1999
Post by: Bird on October 09, 2017, 01:50:03 PM
Similar thing has happened to footy and cricket etc.
The Bathurst car/bike weekend and the PI World supers and GP were must do events, Aussie superbikes, late 80's with the world supers at Oran watchin the factory Bimota's get owned by the local Yamaha squad as we sat over at the flip flop, the touring cars etc at Amaroo and Oran were always a minibus full event from the club.
Well the bikes went away at Bathurst as it got too dangerous (our club thru the Blizzards used to run much of them), the cars appear to only there for TV rights now..
The GP and Supers are now too $ and all designed around TV for Europe...
Anyway hope what ever they change it to changes it to be numerous brands and closer to road cars than NASCAR. (Not Any Street Cars A Reality)
I'll never understand why it was a bad thing for Holden/Ford V8's getting flogged all those years ago.
Post by: macca on October 09, 2017, 03:58:35 PM
There is something about Bathurst that makes the V8's special, it was the same feeling in the seventies as it is today, maybe in a different way. I can tell you one thing tho it aint that $h!t they call Coopers mid strength, why the hell cant they get a decent alcohol sponsor
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Post by: alnjan on October 09, 2017, 09:33:52 PM
Post by: rags on October 10, 2017, 06:41:48 PM
A bit like what my old Uncle did in late 70's taking a stock Volvo 242GT straight from the showroom, throw a roll cage and harness in, a dealership sticker as sponsor and you had a Bathurst race prepared car. I think it was even driven from the Sydney dealership to the race track.
Finished the race and drove home. The car is still racing today in classic car races ( by someone else) but maybe with a few more enhancements.
Post by: alnjan on October 10, 2017, 08:12:48 PM
[quote author=alnjan link=topic=53269.msg923113#msg923113 date=1507548832 Biggest shame you just don't get to see the real vehicles racing.
A bit like what my old Uncle did in late 70's taking a stock Volvo 242GT straight from the showroom, throw a roll cage and harness in, a dealership sticker as sponsor and you had a Bathurst race prepared car. I think it was even driven from the Sydney dealership to the race track.
Finished the race and drove home. The car is still racing today in classic car races ( by someone else) but maybe with a few more enhancements.
The way racing used to be, old school and the manufactures really based their sales on winning Bathurst for it. How things have changed
Post by: lukeycat on October 10, 2017, 08:30:44 PM
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Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on October 10, 2017, 08:31:07 PM
The way racing used to be, old school and the manufactures really based their sales on winning Bathurst for it. How things have changed
What about the Volvo Station Wagon that was raced. Was a turbo job, and blue in colour.
Can't remember who the driver/Team was.
Post by: rags on October 10, 2017, 08:37:14 PM
What about the Volvo Station Wagon that was raced. Was a turbo job, and blue in colour.
Can't remember who the driver/Team was.
This one
Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on October 10, 2017, 09:02:59 PM
I can remember it running around Calder early on.
Post by: rags on October 10, 2017, 09:11:32 PM
Who needs a safety car https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPtMWahFxes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPtMWahFxes)
Post by: edz on October 10, 2017, 09:32:56 PM
How great would it be to have Bathurst as casual as this again ... Hitech ? " well yes we do have a stop watch " ;D ;D
Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on October 10, 2017, 10:09:14 PM
Post by: edz on October 11, 2017, 09:54:38 AM
One of my all time favorite Bathurst clips to watch . Miss the race call of Mike Raymond too .
Post by: Bird on October 11, 2017, 10:31:09 AM
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Miss the race call of Mike Raymond too .I reckon the commentary also puts me off massively... No listening to the cars, just "experts" dribbling Shit hour after hour... repeating the same Shit year in year out - happens in MotoGP that I watch and Shits me to tears. Its like YouTube Vids with some rubbish music instead of the bikes/cars/trucks making their own music etc.
Post by: Bird on October 12, 2017, 08:54:29 AM
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 12, 2017, 01:21:01 PM
I can never understand, owning something and never driving it. Good on him.... :cup: