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Re: Supercars 2020
« Reply #175 on: October 24, 2020, 11:15:17 PM »
^^ Ohh and dont forget  the tail lights ..  ;D ;D
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Re: Supercars 2020
« Reply #176 on: October 25, 2020, 07:05:57 AM »
Quote from: edz on October 24, 2020, 11:15:17 PM
^^ Ohh and dont forget  the tail lights ..  ;D ;D

....and door handles and mirrors....
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Re: Supercars 2020
« Reply #177 on: October 25, 2020, 07:14:46 AM »

Good read from Auto Action Magazine as to why Penske has pulled out .

Quote from Auto Action " The backlash from Bathurst 2019 ended Penske’s interest in Australian racing, which while bringing him great success, has done so to the accompaniment of on-going rancour and controversy."


https://autoaction.com.au/2020/10/24/why-penske-quit-supercars?fbclid=IwAR0Fo_a6Wv2dgRDADfeYl0d1ZMdF6tCg1As7ZmMS2S5VJCnYy5Ez4L4s-N4
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Re: Supercars 2020
« Reply #178 on: October 25, 2020, 07:53:13 AM »
I wouldn't be at all surprised if other major players/sponsors withdrew over the next couple of years.

The complexion of the category has changed, and is still changing. That's not new, but Holden's demise has removed one of the two main ingredients for the success of the category.

While the two main brands (note: not manufacturers) existed, they could at least pretend that the rivalry was still alive.

I wish the category well, but it's just not the same for me.

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Re: Supercars 2020
« Reply #179 on: October 25, 2020, 08:24:37 AM »
Open it up to Sports sedan Run what ya Brung category ... Certain wieght / engine size gets to run X tye size ..Want to put a 2lt V12 with 15 speed gearbox in a Mini go for it ..It gets 8" tyres and must weigh XX kg Suspension / Aero chassis up to you .
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Re: Supercars 2020
« Reply #180 on: October 25, 2020, 09:13:51 AM »
Or, go drag racing in 235 radial blown, limit of a 235 tyres, the rest is up to you, but must be a production car.
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Re: Supercars 2020
« Reply #181 on: October 25, 2020, 09:28:58 AM »
And a Teflon  pair of undies to handle the reactions to the Wild ride ... ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Supercars 2020
« Reply #182 on: October 25, 2020, 11:39:35 AM »
Quote from: edz on October 25, 2020, 09:28:58 AM
And a Teflon  pair of undies to handle the reactions to the Wild ride ... ;D ;D ;D

I certainly hope so.  ;D
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Re: Supercars 2020
« Reply #183 on: October 25, 2020, 11:56:58 AM »
Why are they called SUPERCARS.. they are anything  but...
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Re: Supercars 2020
« Reply #184 on: October 25, 2020, 12:31:33 PM »
Quote from: Bird on October 25, 2020, 11:56:58 AM
Why are they called SUPERCARS.. they are anything  but...
I have to ask, is there any sport you like, grumble about Supercars, grumble about football, what do you like watching? AFL, Cricket and Supercars the three most watched sports in Oz.
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Re: Supercars 2020
« Reply #185 on: October 25, 2020, 12:42:16 PM »
Quote from: Pottsy on October 25, 2020, 12:31:33 PM
I have to ask, is there any sport you like, grumble about Supercars, grumble about football, what do you like watching? AFL, Cricket and Supercars the three most watched sports in Oz
Love AFL, Motorcycle racing or any competitive motorsport, which there just isnt in cars anymore, like NRL, but even that has changed so much in 20yrs so its a better 'TV' spectacle at the determent of the game itself

hate chqbook racing, played cricket 20 odd years... just too much corruption in the last 10 yrs showing its head, like diveball.. Even mates who live taxi racing said its now dull boring follow the leader stuff.

these are supercars as globally known except for here.
https://www.esquiremag.ph/wheels/cars/best-supercar-brands-a2336-20190613-lfrm
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Re: Supercars 2020
« Reply #186 on: October 25, 2020, 02:08:22 PM »
Quote from: Bird on October 25, 2020, 12:42:16 PM

these are supercars as globally known except for here.
https://www.esquiremag.ph/wheels/cars/best-supercar-brands-a2336-20190613-lfrm

You mention the Global supercars and about the closest wh have had in Australia is the Bathurst 24hr and I keep thinking of this race

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62OAi7MQoxU&t=29s
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Re: Supercars 2020
« Reply #187 on: October 25, 2020, 05:40:29 PM »
Scotty buggered up his qualy run but he will get better as the season goes on next year.

Penske pulling out of supercars doesnt sound right to me. The cost of running supercars in Australia is small change for the billionaire so to use the economic downturn due to covid as the reason is not true.
I know foges was spruking off about how upset he was with Bathurst last year and his name being called a cheat etc but that doesnt wash with me either. He has been copping that sort of thing for decades in the states.

DJ and or Ryan Story dont have the money to prop up a team with the caliber of people that are in it. If Ludo stays, Im going to suggest that Penske still has his finger in the pie,,,just quietly. He is not known for allowing his drivers to do whatever they like in regards to riving in other categories but he is 'allowing' Scotty mac to come back to run as a co driver in the team at bathurst next year...........

Anyway I really look forward to the next gen cars to come through.
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Re: Supercars 2020
« Reply #188 on: October 25, 2020, 05:57:54 PM »
This is the future of V8's
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Re: Supercars 2020
« Reply #189 on: October 25, 2020, 06:35:36 PM »
Quote from: DannyG on October 25, 2020, 05:40:29 PM
Scotty buggered up his qualy run but he will get better as the season goes on next year.

Penske pulling out of supercars doesnt sound right to me. The cost of running supercars in Australia is small change for the billionaire so to use the economic downturn due to covid as the reason is not true.
I know foges was spruking off about how upset he was with Bathurst last year and his name being called a cheat etc but that doesnt wash with me either. He has been copping that sort of thing for decades in the states.

DJ and or Ryan Story dont have the money to prop up a team with the caliber of people that are in it. If Ludo stays, Im going to suggest that Penske still has his finger in the pie,,,just quietly. He is not known for allowing his drivers to do whatever they like in regards to riving in other categories but he is 'allowing' Scotty mac to come back to run as a co driver in the team at bathurst next year...........

Anyway I really look forward to the next gen cars to come through.

Read somewhere that said Ludo was going with Scotty.   Scotty may wish to drive another Bathurst but going to find out how different things are over there
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Re: Supercars 2020
« Reply #190 on: October 25, 2020, 07:16:42 PM »
Quote from: DannyG on October 25, 2020, 05:40:29 PM


Penske pulling out of supercars doesnt sound right to me. The cost of running supercars in Australia is small change for the billionaire

Been said before, but the likes of Penske don't use their own money to run a supercars team. But a bloke like him has plenty of clout, which attracts sponsors.

If Shell leave as a sponsor next year, they are back to a mid pack team.
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Re: Supercars 2020
« Reply #191 on: October 26, 2020, 09:00:12 AM »
See Scotty crashed out in his first race
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Re: Supercars 2020
« Reply #192 on: October 26, 2020, 09:15:59 AM »
Quote from: gronk on October 25, 2020, 07:16:42 PM
Been said before, but the likes of Penske don't use their own money to run a supercars team. But a bloke like him has plenty of clout, which attracts sponsors.

If Shell leave as a sponsor next year, they are back to a mid pack team.

Im pretty certain he put a massive amount of his own money into the team. Thats all they talked about for the first 3 years....was the amount of money he was spending on it. Sure as an ongoing 'business' it uses sponsor money but we all know what it takes in motorsport to be better than the rest and Penske has plenty of it ;D

Quote from: alnjan on October 26, 2020, 09:00:12 AM
See Scotty crashed out in his first race

Yeh I saw it. Bit of a gumby mistake on the restart. He will soon learn though.
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Re: Supercars 2020
« Reply #193 on: October 26, 2020, 02:48:43 PM »
Penske was never hanging around.  He was only here to tick off a few items on his bucket list.
If he was here for long-term, it would have been a total buyout of a race team. Having a partnership made the exit strategy easier.
Covid and last year's controversies, either expedited things, or helped with the press release.

There were rumours going around that Paul Morris was buying equity in the team and Ludo being offered a stake to stay long-term. 

Wonder if Roland Dane will make a play for the Ford dollars now Roger's gone?

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Re: Supercars 2020
« Reply #194 on: October 28, 2020, 11:01:56 AM »
Big silly season ahead if all these rumours are true.

https://autoaction.com.au/2020/10/26/silly-season-shock-reynolds-could-be-on-the-move

Big one is Erebus could lose both drivers and the major sponsor.
ADP is off to DJR, while Reynolds and his wife have apparently had a falling out with the team manager. Could break his 10 year contract with Erebus and take the Penrite money with him to Kelly Racing.

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Re: Supercars 2020
« Reply #195 on: October 28, 2020, 11:54:58 AM »
Quote from: kylarama on October 28, 2020, 11:01:56 AM
Big silly season ahead if all these rumours are true.

https://autoaction.com.au/2020/10/26/silly-season-shock-reynolds-could-be-on-the-move

Big one is Erebus could lose both drivers and the major sponsor.
ADP is off to DJR, while Reynolds and his wife have apparently had a falling out with the team manager. Could break his 10 year contract with Erebus and take the Penrite money with him to Kelly Racing.

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Yep that would be big news.

But I have to admit, Barry Ryan isnt my type of person.
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Re: Supercars 2020
« Reply #196 on: October 28, 2020, 01:16:35 PM »
Quote from: DannyG on October 28, 2020, 11:54:58 AM
Yep that would be big news.

But I have to admit, Barry Ryan isnt my type of person.

Rumor is Reynolds to Kelly Racing, who may be loosing Castrol....

EDIT:  Yeah, ok, failed to fully  read Kylarama's  Post....    :laugh:

Betty was pissed off about something on her personal FB page yesterday.

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Re: Supercars 2020
« Reply #197 on: October 28, 2020, 01:47:32 PM »
Quote from: DannyG on October 28, 2020, 11:54:58 AM
Yep that would be big news.

But I have to admit, Barry Ryan isnt my type of person.
Having met Betty a number of times when we were a major sponsor of one of her vehicles, I can tell you she ain’t my cup of tea either, I yearn for the old Stone Brothers days.
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« Reply #198 on: October 29, 2020, 05:33:00 PM »
Breaking news, the Adelaide 500, city circuit race is no more.
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Re: Supercars 2020
« Reply #199 on: October 29, 2020, 05:37:40 PM »
Quote from: Pottsy on October 28, 2020, 01:47:32 PM
Having met Betty a number of times when we were a major sponsor of one of her vehicles, I can tell you she ain’t my cup of tea either, I yearn for the old Stone Brothers days.

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That’s why he couldn’t get out of there quick enough
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