Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 09, 2014, 04:32:38 PM
Now, I've gotta meet up wiff da others on Sat afternoon at Rainbow for the 2015 Nat Meet stuff, but Sunday is gunna be a cracker of a day for boating, but the idiots have resurfaced the mountain circuit and its suggested, its gunna be a fast race on Sunday.
Now i'm in a pickle, I don't know which way to swing.
I reckon Whincup and Dumbrel are odds on to win, but.......i'd like to see Craig take it out.
But then, oh crap, I don't know....... ???
Post by: hainess on October 09, 2014, 05:09:00 PM
Then the missus did a couple, then the green Ps went on for the daughter to have a go.
Nice new surface,but, still a scaryass piece of road at 20kph,2nd gear in the old Triton.
Faster than that. No thanks.
Hope Ive got enough beer.
Go Ford.
Rod.
Post by: edz on October 09, 2014, 05:10:10 PM
Big screen tv, surround sound on, Waeco prechilled and loaded with beer and prawns + snacks at arms reach beside lounge, funnel and tube in place [ when ya gotta go ya gotta go ], ...
Up at sparrows on sunday, bacon n eggs and a coldy for brekky, warm up the tv ready for the start of the days telecast ...
No talking no toys no kids fighting no interuptions phones off the hook go away sign on door wife and kids out the door, this is my one and only day to watch TV in peace, the other 364 are theirs ... Jeez I hate Bathurst . ;D
Post by: oldmate on October 09, 2014, 05:15:36 PM
Wonder if the new surface will stand up to the abuse on the corners .
Big screen tv, surround sound on, Waeco prechilled and loaded with beer and prawns + snacks at arms reach beside lounge, funnel and tube in place [ when ya gotta go ya gotta go ], ...
Up at sparrows on sunday, bacon n eggs and a coldy for brekky, warm up the tv ready for the start of the days telecast ...
No talking no toys no kids fighting no interuptions phones off the hook go away sign on door wife and kids out the door, this is my one and only day to watch TV in peace, the other 364 are theirs ... Jeez I hate Bathurst . ;D
:cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: You just described my day. Nothing more to add. :cheers:
Post by: Elky on October 09, 2014, 05:21:20 PM
Just doing my snack list for the weekend for swambo to fetch for me, hard choice for lunchtime Sunday tho
Bring it on!
Post by: oldmate on October 09, 2014, 05:32:28 PM
Post by: speewa158 on October 09, 2014, 05:40:54 PM
Post by: oldmate on October 09, 2014, 05:46:16 PM
Speewas Lap record 6.45 & a bit . Pajero NL with CT on treg . Read it & weep :cheers: :cheers:
6.45 hours? :cup:
Post by: Bird on October 09, 2014, 05:56:45 PM
6+ of the most boring hours of just watching cars go in circles, with basically no passing on the track - all happens in the pits (lets call it pit racing) or actual racing for 98% of the whole farce...
(http://www.quickmeme.com/img/a7/a7e5beea899d28b191f61165cca596602bd7684891a374784eaa19640a59a0e3.jpg)
Post by: oldmate on October 09, 2014, 06:07:28 PM
watch the first 10 mins and last 10 mins and miss nothing..
6+ of the most boring hours of just watching cars go in circles, with basically no passing on the track - all happens in the pits (lets call it pit racing) or actual racing for 98% of the whole farce...
(http://www.quickmeme.com/img/a7/a7e5beea899d28b191f61165cca596602bd7684891a374784eaa19640a59a0e3.jpg)
This one is just for you mate. :cup:
http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=39800.0 (http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=39800.0)
Post by: Mallory Black on October 09, 2014, 06:25:21 PM
Post by: steptoey on October 09, 2014, 07:12:47 PM
Waltrip's Ride Of A Lifetime (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLkLtBkUVuo#ws)
Post by: oldmate on October 09, 2014, 07:21:48 PM
Going to set up a TV in the garage so I can keep an eye on the race while tinkering
Yep that's what I will do on Saturday.
Post by: speewa158 on October 09, 2014, 07:23:43 PM
6.45 hours? :cup:
Well there could have been stops for :cheers: & to take pics & enjoy the view , Then lunch :cheers: :cheers:
Post by: speewa158 on October 09, 2014, 07:34:04 PM
When will Skippy jump onto the track , which lap ???
Will ford complete the race >:D
How many car can go into Hell Corner door to door at once on the 1st few laps 8) ??? >:D
Just how fast can you go down Conrod before you have to hit the picks ;D 8) ??? >:D
How many cans will be consumed before l/somebody wake up on the floor on Monday arvo :cup: :angel: :cheers:
How many mirrors & tail gate skins will have to be replaced after the Ute race :-[ :'( >:D ???
Gentlemen Start Your Engines
:cheers:
Post by: GeoffA on October 09, 2014, 07:38:55 PM
......
Will ford complete the race >:D
......
Short memory Jamie??
Post by: speewa158 on October 09, 2014, 07:42:08 PM
Short memory Jamie??
Don't come the funny with me ,,,,,,,,,,,,,Hellow , haven't seen you for cant remember when , would you like a :cheers:
Post by: Homer_Jay on October 09, 2014, 08:11:39 PM
Only problem is that whinge-cup always gets the preferential treatment in the team.
Post by: 2impulsiv on October 09, 2014, 08:14:28 PM
Go Lowndes!!
:cheers:
Post by: speewa158 on October 09, 2014, 08:25:14 PM
Then Summer starts , the season of Hot days & Cold Cans :cup: :cup: :cup: :cheers:
Post by: oldmate on October 09, 2014, 08:26:49 PM
& no matter how p155ed you get there wont be a Booze Bus between your chair & bed . All Good .
Then Summer starts , the season of Hot days & Cold Cans :cup: :cup: :cup: :cheers:
:cup: :cup:
Post by: shanegtr on October 09, 2014, 08:31:02 PM
Post by: kylarama on October 09, 2014, 08:33:03 PM
Two things are guaranteed this weekend. Lowndes will "just want to say hi to Levi and Chilli" during every of his 50 TV interviews and Whincup will answer every interviewers question starting with "Hey yeah you know"...
Reynold's steals Lowndes Thunder - Hi Levi and Chilli.... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bWBbzKgkgA#ws)
Post by: oldmate on October 09, 2014, 08:36:46 PM
Just like to say hi to Levi and chilli at home. :cheers:
Post by: 58fc chev on October 09, 2014, 09:50:09 PM
I'm rostered on to work this weekend which sucks, but have to take the good with the bad. Won't be to far from a tv though and there's always the replay on speed tv during the week.
I to would also like to say hi to Levi and Chilli ;D
Post by: Bird on October 09, 2014, 10:04:17 PM
Quote from: oldmate
I think the Volvo will have something fail, I hope not but have a feeling.there would be riots in the streets if a Volvo or Merc won (worse than the your all a pack of arseholes situation)
Imagine Nissan/Merc/Volvo 1 - 2 - 3 ... TV coverage would be cut short early LOL! That would make my day!
Post by: Bird on October 10, 2014, 02:05:11 PM
Post by: macca on October 10, 2014, 02:55:20 PM
there would be riots in the streets if a Volvo or Merc won (worse than the your all a pack of arseholes situation)Get back on you own thread will ya
Imagine Nissan/Merc/Volvo 1 - 2 - 3 ... TV coverage would be cut short early LOL! That would make my day!
Post by: Bird on October 10, 2014, 03:01:41 PM
Quote from: macca
Get back on you own thread will ya
(http://cdn9.staztic.com/app/a/1095/1095989/middle-finger-prank-2-1-s-307x512.jpg)
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 10, 2014, 04:00:46 PM
Post by: Bird on October 10, 2014, 04:05:48 PM
What could be worse.... I dunno, playing with toy trains. :Dkeeps the kids entertained... and QUIET... :D
Post by: D4D on October 10, 2014, 07:11:03 PM
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/motor-sport/bathurst-1000-2014-ford-to-be-killed-off-v8-supercars-circuit-at-end-of-2015-ending-iconic-rivalry-with-holden/story-fnp0lxk4-1227085430883 (http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/motor-sport/bathurst-1000-2014-ford-to-be-killed-off-v8-supercars-circuit-at-end-of-2015-ending-iconic-rivalry-with-holden/story-fnp0lxk4-1227085430883)
Post by: oldmate on October 10, 2014, 07:37:26 PM
My 2c
Post by: ehsc on October 10, 2014, 07:54:03 PM
Post by: Rumpig on October 10, 2014, 09:18:46 PM
Carrera Cup Bathurst 2014 Qual Cini Pickering Big Crashes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38EYc_Ftwlk#ws)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q5U2lEeXRo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q5U2lEeXRo)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcZ3NGucuMA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcZ3NGucuMA)
Post by: Black Diamond on October 10, 2014, 09:28:09 PM
But where is the surprise? Umm they have no money in Australia, that's why they are closing the factory and it was only natural that they wouldn't support the v8's also. I think you will still see ford here, but it won't be a falcon, obviously, and you won't have a factory supported team. Teams that choose to run ford will import something, mustang most likely. And even if they did stay, the rivalry would go, as GMH arnt too far behind them. So by 2018, we may have v8 mustang, nissan, Volvo, I reckon you will see bmw make a push, and maybe Audi. The holden guys will come up with some sort of opal machinery to run no doubt.Pretty sad really but thats the way it is. Just wouldn't be the same without a Holden/Ford rivalry, something we all grown up with. Can't see it dying off they will come up with something, just hope it competitive :cheers:
My 2c
Post by: oldmate on October 10, 2014, 09:32:21 PM
Pretty sad really but thats the way it is. Just wouldn't be the same without a Holden/Ford rivalry, something we all grown up with. Can't see it dying off they will come up with something, just hope it competitive :cheers:
Touché mate. :cheers:
Business comes and goes, and sport in the modern times is just a business. Whether it's 4 wheels, 2 wheels, or kicking a ball, it's all about money in the end.
Post by: edz on October 10, 2014, 11:31:43 PM
Post by: slcs78 on October 11, 2014, 05:17:40 AM
Pretty sad really but thats the way it is. Just wouldn't be the same without a Holden/Ford rivalry, something we all grown up with. Can't see it dying off they will come up with something, just hope it competitive :cheers:
This is nothing new for Ford. They have walked away from racing many times before. We all know how clever Fords marketing team are. Remember when they thought we didn't want v8s in the 80's!!!!!!
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 11, 2014, 05:21:37 AM
Can't wait to watch but I will be driving home from rainbow re national meet stuff thanks jeepers :cheers: ;D ehsc
Don'tblameme, itwasBrettandJillsythat chose todays date. 8)
Post by: Mrs smith on October 11, 2014, 08:07:58 AM
Post by: oldmate on October 11, 2014, 08:14:33 AM
Bring back a mixed field of production touring cars 4,6 and 8cly and televise it.
They have it. It's called the bathurst 12 hr :cheers:
Post by: Mrs smith on October 11, 2014, 08:20:16 AM
They have it. It's called the bathurst 12 hr :cheers:
How about a series with 1 or 2 endurance races thrown in, not just one race.
And NO street circuits.
Post by: Bird on October 11, 2014, 09:25:14 AM
Quote from: Mrs smith
Bring back a mixed field of production touring cars 4,6 and 8cly and televise it
...and give it the marketing and advertising budget of the taxi racing and it will be twice as big as the junk is now.
as said grids will be at least double the size as the cost to be involved would be 1/10th of what the dinosaurs cost.. There may even need to be qualifying to get in the race!!!
I cant see anything bad in that plan.
Post by: solarpanel4 on October 11, 2014, 09:29:32 AM
police & air traffic for the area.
Hope those who like enjoy. www.bathurstscan.com/livestreams/ (http://www.bathurstscan.com/livestreams/)
Regards Jeff
Damn there are a few other links posted before mine :-[
Post by: oldmate on October 11, 2014, 09:39:39 AM
How about a series with 1 or 2 endurance races thrown in, not just one race.
And NO street circuits.
http://thenationals.com.au/index.php?page=nationals-tv (http://thenationals.com.au/index.php?page=nationals-tv)
Post by: Mik01 on October 11, 2014, 10:03:10 AM
Touché mate. :cheers:
Business comes and goes, and sport in the modern times is just a business. Whether it's 4 wheels, 2 wheels, or kicking a ball, it's all about money in the end.
That may be so, but I feel sick in the guts thinking about the v8s I grew up watching turning into some euro cup race. Take away ford and Holden and I will never watch it.
They've tried this ****e before and it failed.... Nissans, cosworths anyone?. They were a dismal failure because the fans only want to see ford and Holden v8s get stuck into each other.
If the masses are turning soft now and looking forward to some sort of euro racing substitute for the real Bathurst Aussie experience, then their marketing spin has succeeded already.
Bathurst was built on beer, pies, wet t shirt comps, and hatred of the blue or red. We've lost our mongrel as this country de-volves into some hyper charged, 24/7 media/marketing spin, PC, don't offend the minority, think of the children! Society we have become.
So get some mongrel into you... and go Ford! :D
Post by: Bird on October 11, 2014, 10:14:21 AM
Quote from: Mik01
They were a dismal failure because the fans only want to see ford and Holden v8s get stuck into each other.Dismal failure?? and not all fans want to see dinosaurs racing...
There wont be ford and holden in a year or 2.. BRING ON THE FUTURE!!!!
Post by: Mace on October 11, 2014, 10:17:04 AM
No brakes on Number 2
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=905943129434818 (https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=905943129434818)
Post by: Mrs smith on October 11, 2014, 10:26:06 AM
http://thenationals.com.au/index.php?page=nationals-tv (http://thenationals.com.au/index.php?page=nationals-tv)
You've done well grass-hopper, now if only you could get it on peasant TV instead of re-runs of big bother, Oz has no talent and all that similar tripe that they've been inflicting upon us.
They could even call it something like consumer class racing.
Post by: oldmate on October 11, 2014, 11:11:30 AM
That may be so, but I feel sick in the guts thinking about the v8s I grew up watching turning into some euro cup race. Take away ford and Holden and I will never watch it.
They've tried this ****e before and it failed.... Nissans, cosworths anyone?. They were a dismal failure because the fans only want to see ford and Holden v8s get stuck into each other.
If the masses are turning soft now and looking forward to some sort of euro racing substitute for the real Bathurst Aussie experience, then their marketing spin has succeeded already.
Bathurst was built on beer, pies, wet t shirt comps, and hatred of the blue or red. We've lost our mongrel as this country de-volves into some hyper charged, 24/7 media/marketing spin, PC, don't offend the minority, think of the children! Society we have become.
So get some mongrel into you... and go Ford! :D
Mate agree with you 100%. But what cars do you own? What about 5 neighbours each side of you, what cars do they own? There is a reason ford and holden are pulling the pins on australia, because me and you ain't buying their Falcons and Commodores. And that then translates to the track, teams can't run a car that's not produced, so they will have no choice.
Post by: oldmate on October 11, 2014, 11:14:33 AM
You've done well grass-hopper, now if only you could get it on peasant TV instead of re-runs of big bother, Oz has no talent and all that similar tripe that they've been inflicting upon us.Who cares about preasent tv. Click on the link and you can watch live feeds via Internet.
They could even call it something like consumer class racing.
Agree though, anything that would replace big brother is good lol
Post by: Elky on October 11, 2014, 11:20:17 AM
Going to set up a TV in the garage so I can keep an eye on the race while tinkering
Are you saying you DON'T have a tv in the shed permanently? :) :)
I use the handme downs, got a separate booster and aerial along with speakers throughout so I can listen anywhere (20 metre long shed) I just got a 42" plasma from the olds, gotta work out how I can mount up in view when I am workin on a car on the hoist.
I firmly believe your man cave be able to support human habitation when kicked out of the house!
Post by: oldmate on October 11, 2014, 11:23:38 AM
Are you saying you DON'T have a tv in the shed permanently? :) :)
I use the handme downs, got a separate booster and aerial along with speakers throughout so I can listen anywhere (20 metre long shed) I just got a 42" plasma from the olds, gotta work out how I can mount up in view when I am workin on a car on the hoist.
I firmly believe your man cave be able to support human habitation when kicked out of the house!
Yep I a have one, but I don't own a 20mtr long shed. I hate you now ;D ;D
Post by: Rumpig on October 11, 2014, 11:40:48 AM
Post by: berlitza on October 11, 2014, 11:49:48 AM
Post by: speewa158 on October 11, 2014, 12:02:48 PM
Yep I a have one, but I don't own a 20mtr long shed. I hate you now ;D ;D
l don't have a 20 m shed ,,mine so only 15 m but l reckon the 42 in Plasma is just a bit big . Sort of overkill you know what l mean :cheers: :cheers:
Post by: oldmate on October 11, 2014, 12:14:11 PM
Yep I a have one, but I don't own a 20mtr long shed. I hate you now ;D ;D
l don't have a 20 m shed ,,mine so only 15 m but l reckon the 42 in Plasma is just a bit big . Sort of overkill you know what l mean :cheers: :cheers:
Go away you too lol
Post by: Clouty on October 11, 2014, 02:45:39 PM
Post by: speewa158 on October 11, 2014, 02:47:59 PM
Post by: D4D on October 11, 2014, 02:59:02 PM
http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/huge-shunt-in-practice (http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/huge-shunt-in-practice)
(http://d508o84lonf06.cloudfront.net/live/images/dmImage/SourceImage/20141011_104131_CAM39670.jpg)
Post by: oldmate on October 11, 2014, 03:01:49 PM
Post by: Bird on October 11, 2014, 03:04:37 PM
Aussie Jack Miller down in 5th :( first race hes had where he wasn't leading moto 3 championship this season... lets hope he bounces back...
Post by: oldmate on October 11, 2014, 03:07:08 PM
Post by: Bird on October 11, 2014, 03:08:11 PM
Marquez is hard to stop.hes only finished 1 of last 3 races though... and has run off 4 times at th one corner today, but yea, what a talented kid... his brother in Moto3 is leading that too... imagine that pair as a team in MotoGP
Post by: D4D on October 11, 2014, 03:09:31 PM
hes only finished 1 of last 3 races though... and has run off 4 times at th one corner today, but yea, what a talented kid... his brother in Moto3 is leading that too... imagine that pair as a team in MotoGP
I'm sure this belongs in a different thread ::)
Post by: oldmate on October 11, 2014, 03:12:09 PM
I'm sure this belongs in a different thread ::)
I'm sure your right, and he was just looking for that bite. :cup:
Post by: Bird on October 11, 2014, 03:12:29 PM
I'm sure this belongs in a different thread ::)are you sure? its motor racing that's on tele at the moment...
Qual 2 just starting.
Post by: Mace on October 11, 2014, 03:16:52 PM
Bugger
http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/huge-shunt-in-practice (http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/huge-shunt-in-practice)
;D
Only about 5 hours late! Don't you hate delayed telecasts?
:cheers:
Post by: Mik01 on October 11, 2014, 03:22:46 PM
Mate agree with you 100%. But what cars do you own? What about 5 neighbours each side of you, what cars do they own? There is a reason ford and holden are pulling the pins on australia, because me and you ain't buying their Falcons and Commodores. And that then translates to the track, teams can't run a car that's not produced, so they will have no choice.
True. But they could never make a decent family 4wd like the japs! I owned falcons until I bought the prado.
Post by: berlitza on October 11, 2014, 03:26:03 PM
Post by: speewa158 on October 11, 2014, 03:26:56 PM
Post by: oldmate on October 11, 2014, 03:27:51 PM
True. But they could never make a decent family 4wd like the japs! I owned falcons until I bought the prado.
I know mate, I have owned Commodores, the old man was a for guy, but my last holden was an Astra (not aus built) and traded that in on the troll.
Let hope the teams look at say, a mustang and camaro as replacement. At least it's still v8 and Gm v ford
Post by: Mik01 on October 11, 2014, 03:29:09 PM
Dismal failure?? and not all fans want to see dinosaurs racing...
There wont be ford and holden in a year or 2.. BRING ON THE FUTURE!!!!
F$&@ the future!!!
>:D
Post by: speewa158 on October 11, 2014, 03:29:27 PM
bit more of a close up
That should Buff Out ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ;D >:D :cheers:
Post by: Bird on October 11, 2014, 03:31:25 PM
Quote from: Mik01
Bathurst was built on beer, pies, wet t shirt comps, and hatred of the blue or red.
not many blue or reds at all and wasn't built on V8's at all. Mini Coopers won.
The Armstrong 500 (1965) (Super100MPH) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Fhnt9LqWWU#ws)
1966 Gallaher 500 ICMR (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reh8yNE6xhE#ws)
Mount Panorama Bathurst - The Great Race - 1967 highlights (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdEgCFnlvYM#)
Bathurst - The Big Three - 4 Corners 1970 ICMR (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEcInDT7ufA#ws)
Post by: oldmate on October 11, 2014, 03:35:29 PM
As a JC fan, I was happy, but agree that he shouldn't of been included. His time did not make the TT.
Bring on the Utes :cup:
Post by: berlitza on October 11, 2014, 03:35:55 PM
F$&@ the future!!!
>:D
pmsl,,,,, x2
Post by: macca on October 11, 2014, 03:43:42 PM
Lorenzo has pole so far, be interestin got see if Marquez can take it - if he does he's world champion again...I have just been looking thru the drivers lists and I can't find them. Which cars are they driving, Holden or Ford
Aussie Jack Miller down in 5th :( first race hes had where he wasn't leading moto 3 championship this season... lets hope he bounces back...
Post by: alnjan on October 11, 2014, 03:45:50 PM
So JC was in, now he is out.
As a JC fan, I was happy, but agree that he shouldn't of been included. His time did not make the TT.
Yep agree, he will still start tenth but did not qualify for Top Ten shoot out. Disappointing for him but someone should have looked at the rules before they said he was part of the Top Ten.
Post by: 2impulsiv on October 11, 2014, 03:57:41 PM
:)
Post by: oldmate on October 11, 2014, 04:09:35 PM
Post by: berlitza on October 11, 2014, 04:12:45 PM
Post by: Foo on October 11, 2014, 04:28:23 PM
Foo
Post by: oldmate on October 11, 2014, 05:27:13 PM
Times are down. :'(Yep. Expected a lot faster
Foo
Post by: Mace on October 11, 2014, 05:35:09 PM
The gizz is 1.5 seconds faster this year.
Post by: Foo on October 11, 2014, 05:41:20 PM
Foo
Post by: Mace on October 11, 2014, 06:18:21 PM
A pity they always run the top 10 late in the day when track temps are dropping and today's was also after the Utes had left a heap of crud on the surface.
Interesting that Caruso missed out on his last run in qualifying becoz of a starter motor failure, as crompo said, they were very disappointed not to have a crack at the top ten, but then, that's racing.
:cheers:
Post by: slcs78 on October 11, 2014, 06:29:38 PM
Post by: 2impulsiv on October 11, 2014, 07:13:27 PM
:)
Post by: achjimmy on October 11, 2014, 08:02:12 PM
Bathurst is Bathurst, it's about racing and the pilgrimage. People have flocked there regardless of the classes racing, production, group C, group A etc. I don't recall ratings or crowds being down when ford where running sierras?
Post by: Bird on October 11, 2014, 08:09:45 PM
Marquez is hard to stop.Marquez didn't get pole... that was par for the course, hes struggling with front end grip massively. I'm bettin he doesn't finish the race..
Moto 2 qualifying was awesome, but competitive racing wouldn't interest people here.
Post by: kylarama on October 11, 2014, 08:14:35 PM
Here's a granteed prediction for tomorrow. After several hours and nearing the end, a pace car will be introduced and close everybody up. After the pace car and the sprint to the finish, the dickhead Commentators will start wetting themselves telling us how amazing after a full days racing it is so close.
Just like last year when the safety car was called on lap 85 to bunch the field up for a 72 lap sprint to the finish to ensure a nose to tail finish....
Post by: shanegtr on October 11, 2014, 08:47:06 PM
Post by: Bird on October 11, 2014, 08:53:52 PM
Here's a granteed prediction for tomorrow. After several hours and nearing the end, a pace car will be introduced and close everybody up. After the pace car and the sprint to the finish, the dickhead Commentators will start wetting themselves telling us how amazing after a full days racing it is so close.(http://images.sodahead.com/profiles/0/0/2/4/5/1/6/3/1/applause-meter-1-74412634423.jpeg)
Bathurst is Bathurst, it's about racing and the pilgrimage. People have flocked there regardless of the classes racing, production, group C, group A etc. I don't recall ratings or crowds being down when ford where running sierras?
Post by: wartim on October 11, 2014, 09:19:40 PM
1960 average speed was 96kph
1970 average speed was 122 kph
1980 average speed was 147 kph
1990 average speed was 149 kph
2000 average speed was 135 kph however it was a wet for most of the race
2010 average speed was 161 kph
Over this time lap times have gone from 3 minutes in 1960 to 2:13.94 in 1990, 2:11.55 in 1995, 2:9.77 in 2001, 2:8.59 in 2005, 2:07 in 2010 and now 2:05.6???
Wow amazing what technology can do?
Post by: mrsedz on October 11, 2014, 10:48:49 PM
Wonder if the new surface will stand up to the abuse on the corners .
Big screen tv, surround sound on, Waeco prechilled and loaded with beer and prawns + snacks at arms reach beside lounge, funnel and tube in place [ when ya gotta go ya gotta go ], ...
Up at sparrows on sunday, bacon n eggs and a coldy for brekky, warm up the tv ready for the start of the days telecast ...
No talking no toys no kids fighting no interuptions phones off the hook go away sign on door wife and kids out the door, this is my one and only day to watch TV in peace, the other 364 are theirs ... Jeez I hate Bathurst . ;D
Yes, Edz will get most of the day full of peace and quiet bar for Bathurst blaring out of the surround sound since he finally worked out how to get it to work today. He did forget to include one thing though. If there is not enough action on the track there will be snoring coming from the recliner. Edz so loves Bathurst and so loves having the day off work! :-*
Post by: GeoffA on October 12, 2014, 05:04:15 AM
..... there will be snoring coming from the recliner.......
That's absolutely disgraceful, mrsedz.
I'd never do anything like that..... ;D
Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 06:08:26 AM
Yes, Edz will get most of the day full of peace and quiet bar for Bathurst blaring out of the surround sound since he finally worked out how to get it to work today. He did forget to include one thing though. If there is not enough action on the track there will be snoring coming from the recliner. Edz so loves Bathurst and so loves having the day off work! :-*
Hahahahaha. Love it.
Post by: D4D on October 12, 2014, 06:12:08 AM
Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2014, 06:22:48 AM
Home made sausage rolls
Fresh muffins
Cold Beer
Absolute Silence
Louse the top ( l was on a roll , things were going Well , What could possibly go Wrong ??? )
Now shes grumpy with me so l will have to watch the race in silence ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Happy Day Are Here Again ;D ;D :cheers: :cup: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Post by: kylarama on October 12, 2014, 06:24:42 AM
I'm being picked up in 5 minutes for the traditional black labels (Jim Beam) with bacon and egg breakfast...
Post by: GeoffA on October 12, 2014, 06:28:40 AM
Every year since we stopped going to the race 13 years ago we have a big BBQ at a mates place 30 odd blokes with a spit, beer keg and the sweepstake with booby prizes, starts at 7:30am and goes till late. This year I elected not to go and have a quite day at home finishing the camper wiring and cleaning the workshop, with the TV on in the background. Mates were not happy and came around yesterday arvo for the top 10 shootout and gave me a bit of what for!
I'm being picked up in 5 minutes for the traditional black labels (Jim Beam) with bacon and egg breakfast...
...and so you should....... ;D ;D
Post by: StrvnMrvn on October 12, 2014, 06:33:44 AM
Walked out to the kitchen, the TV was on, coffee n the news paper on the table next to my seat!
Asked the SWMBO why all the extra attention and she said 'I'll leave you in silence all day without the kids if I can go shopping all day!!??'
SOLD!!!!! :cheers:
Post by: scarps on October 12, 2014, 06:35:46 AM
Woke up this morning, bacon and eggs in bed!that's going to cost you............
Walked out to the kitchen, the TV was on, coffee n the news paper on the table next to my seat!
Asked the SWMBO why all the extra attention and she said 'I'll leave you in silence all day without the kids if I can go shopping all day!!??'
SOLD!!!!! :cheers:
Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 06:43:26 AM
that's going to cost you............
Oh yeah, he will be paying for that for at 2 weekends I reckon lol
Post by: StrvnMrvn on October 12, 2014, 06:51:15 AM
Oh yeah, he will be paying for that for at 2 weekends I reckon lol
Dam! What have I done!! Oh well, the things you do to keep the clan happy!!
Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 06:52:32 AM
Dam! What have I done!! Oh well, the things you do to keep the clan happy!!
Just enjoy your day now mate. Make the most of it. Ok now to go get a beer :cheers:
Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2014, 06:56:58 AM
Woke up this morning, bacon and eggs in bed!
Walked out to the kitchen, the TV was on, coffee n the news paper on the table next to my seat!
Asked the SWMBO why all the extra attention and she said 'I'll leave you in silence all day without the kids if I can go shopping all day!!??'
SOLD!!!!! :cheers:
Give her the list of stuff you want from Supacheap , it will be full of girlfriends & wifes shopping . Good Girls :angel: :cheers:
Post by: Robbo on October 12, 2014, 07:01:12 AM
Woke up this morning, bacon and eggs in bed!
Walked out to the kitchen, the TV was on, coffee n the news paper on the table next to my seat!
Asked the SWMBO why all the extra attention and she said 'I'll leave you in silence all day without the kids if I can go shopping all day!!??'
SOLD!!!!! :cheers:
Geeze Strvy, you've got a great missus. :cup:
Well done and enjoy your day. ;D
Post by: StrvnMrvn on October 12, 2014, 07:04:07 AM
Geeze Strvy, you've got a great missus. :cup:
Well done and enjoy your day. ;D
Yeah she is a good girl!! Like the others have said, this is going to cost me!!
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Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2014, 07:21:18 AM
But you Love Her ,,,,,,,, She told you that ;D ;D ;D Enjoy the race :cup: :cup: :cheers:
Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2014, 07:44:34 AM
Post by: GeoffA on October 12, 2014, 07:45:58 AM
Just watched the UTES go around . Gots to get me 1 of them.....
Top chop the concubine harvester..... ;D
Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2014, 07:52:07 AM
Top chop the concubine harvester..... ;D
lts hard enough to get them in without making it easy to escape . That sounds a bit creepy :angel: :angel: :cheers:
Post by: scarps on October 12, 2014, 07:53:08 AM
Just watched the UTES go around . Gots to get me 1 of them , l hope it comes with a few extra tailgate skins , mud guards , mirrors , Bonnets & a fuel card :cup: :cheers:get a Navara Mate, they're Great:-)
Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 08:04:11 AM
Top chop the concubine harvester..... ;D
lts hard enough to get them in without making it easy to escape . That sounds a bit creepy :angel: :angel: :cheers:
Pmsl. You don't hang out around wolf creek do ya?
Post by: 2impulsiv on October 12, 2014, 08:20:09 AM
:)
Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2014, 08:23:04 AM
Post by: scarps on October 12, 2014, 08:24:08 AM
lts not on the road as yet till the Bling King has done his thing :cheers:fixed it
Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2014, 08:24:14 AM
Pmsl. You don't hang out around wolf creek do ya?
Not as much as l used to ,,,Why do you ask ??? :cheers:
Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2014, 08:25:25 AM
fixed it
Gaffa Tape is not really a good look :-* :-* :cheers:
Post by: Rumpig on October 12, 2014, 08:27:20 AM
Post by: D4D on October 12, 2014, 08:32:00 AM
nice way to end that Carrera Cup race :o WTF was he thinking going up the inside there....lol
Luff out on the same corner as yesterday too :(
Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2014, 08:58:31 AM
Post by: Foo on October 12, 2014, 09:09:39 AM
Foo
Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2014, 09:27:01 AM
Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 09:29:23 AM
Post by: jwb on October 12, 2014, 09:31:00 AM
Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2014, 09:32:10 AM
Post by: achjimmy on October 12, 2014, 09:44:13 AM
Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 09:48:11 AM
Might crack a " Cool Down " :cheers: Start the day :cup: :cup: :cheers:
Mate your about 3 beers behind already ;D
Post by: Bird on October 12, 2014, 09:50:03 AM
Quote from: achjimmy
The commentators being dicks again if you look at the long shot you can see whincup jump on the lights going off. He was just wired to go.I watched my 5 mins.. and they haven't shut up... they've had frame by frame etc and he didn't jump, he guessed and got it right.
Off to do a tip run now, maybe clean the gutters, rub one off, pick up a shovel of sand and count how many grains there are per shovel
Post by: D4D on October 12, 2014, 10:04:00 AM
...and they haven't shut up...
Pot kettle black ::)
Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2014, 10:10:48 AM
Post by: Rumpig on October 12, 2014, 10:18:42 AM
Post by: Bird on October 12, 2014, 10:22:29 AM
Pot kettle black ::)(http://api.ning.com/files/X6RobV4633m*FAXQ4xigkhkGaOo-4JoB*yeVmRaw5JC4B0r9QSiVsVR7ZJAe0Yb49ou*DEOY5jm9lln55vyZUD1FTDFAVeJY/131696_res3_linus.gif)
Post by: raider on October 12, 2014, 10:25:15 AM
Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2014, 10:28:08 AM
Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 10:29:49 AM
Not to bad on the fuel 5L per 6.2KM , Ummm that's about 80L per 100 KM . Wonder what that could be if they were towing ??? ??? >:D :cheers:
Next year they will fit hclones. That should help
Post by: D4D on October 12, 2014, 10:31:06 AM
Post by: sol on October 12, 2014, 10:31:21 AM
Love him or hate him ;D
:cheers:
Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2014, 10:37:37 AM
Next year they will fit hclones. That should help
Dreaming :cup:
Post by: Rumpig on October 12, 2014, 10:57:38 AM
Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 11:00:58 AM
Post by: Foo on October 12, 2014, 11:09:16 AM
Foo
Post by: D4D on October 12, 2014, 11:15:53 AM
Post by: Rumpig on October 12, 2014, 11:16:45 AM
Skippy on the tracklap 45... Anyone have it in a sweepstake?...bet they don't show footage of the hit
Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 11:19:42 AM
Post by: edz on October 12, 2014, 11:21:15 AM
As predicted Morris has crashed out before halfway .. yay I win a dollar ..
Post by: Rumpig on October 12, 2014, 11:21:44 AM
Post by: Vitara_JaycoSwift_Outback on October 12, 2014, 11:22:10 AM
What a legend Morris is..
Worst Driver with plenty of money who buys himself a seat each year.
Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 11:23:07 AM
Post by: Robbo on October 12, 2014, 11:26:58 AM
Paul Morris should hand in his racing license and return to the rest home.
Post by: Rumpig on October 12, 2014, 11:29:20 AM
I think woods was texting. Didn't see the traffic slowing :cup:someone check his phone log ...lol
Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2014, 11:31:26 AM
Post by: edz on October 12, 2014, 11:40:31 AM
Track breaking up on T2 is copping a lot of blame, what ever happened to " ummm drive to conditions instead of ego " .
Post by: D4D on October 12, 2014, 11:45:55 AM
That old Number 33 Swedish Taxi ain't going too bad either. Certainly got off to a flying start.
Yeah it's doing alright, if it is reliable it might just win.
Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2014, 11:47:49 AM
Post by: raider on October 12, 2014, 11:48:46 AM
Post by: berlitza on October 12, 2014, 11:49:06 AM
Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 11:51:08 AM
Even the safety car is getting damage
Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2014, 11:53:51 AM
Yeah it's doing alright, if it is reliable it might just win.
They will be Going Off at the Bowles club ;D ;D :cheers:
Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2014, 11:56:32 AM
Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2014, 12:08:44 PM
Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2014, 12:11:24 PM
Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 12:12:10 PM
Fixing turn 2
Post by: berlitza on October 12, 2014, 12:13:39 PM
Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 12:13:56 PM
Race Suspended 15 ,, 20 mins .. What are we going to do now :cup: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Quick. Skull a beer
Post by: edz on October 12, 2014, 12:18:49 PM
Post by: time on October 12, 2014, 12:19:08 PM
Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2014, 12:19:35 PM
Post by: Robbo on October 12, 2014, 12:25:17 PM
Post by: berlitza on October 12, 2014, 12:27:06 PM
Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2014, 12:29:44 PM
So do they restart the race to run to time for the 6PM News or ti lap 161 , That might be tomorrow ??? :cheers:
Post by: jkwpajero on October 12, 2014, 12:30:56 PM
:cheers:
James
Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2014, 12:35:26 PM
Road resurfacing equipment & crew used 1 on turn 2 & at the dipper .
Best offer
Owner leaving town for Medical reasons
:cheers: :cheers:
Post by: edz on October 12, 2014, 12:36:04 PM
May aswell get well and truly on the grog ... waiting for a coucil mob to fix it, 10 standing around leaning on shovels 35 high viz hardhatted boffins conferencing, 18 months of detours and stop go, roadworks signs and no work being done .. :cheers:
Post by: macca on October 12, 2014, 12:39:42 PM
Stop for half time and when they re start they go the other way. That should keep bird happy
Post by: StrvnMrvn on October 12, 2014, 12:42:22 PM
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Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2014, 12:54:08 PM
Post by: edz on October 12, 2014, 01:01:40 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwl40XFvpLE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwl40XFvpLE)
Post by: raider on October 12, 2014, 01:11:13 PM
Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 01:14:20 PM
Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 01:15:22 PM
It's a new rule
Stop for half time and when they re start they go the other way. That should keep bird happy
Nothing will keep big bird happy ;D ;D ;D
Post by: edz on October 12, 2014, 01:15:51 PM
Post by: Rumpig on October 12, 2014, 01:19:13 PM
Race Suspended 15 ,, 20 mins .. What are we going to do now :cup: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:i got in the good books with the misses...lawn is 3/4 mown this far
Carnage after restart, Whingecup gone round in that bunch
Post by: D4D on October 12, 2014, 01:21:56 PM
Post by: Rumpig on October 12, 2014, 01:23:10 PM
Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 01:25:25 PM
Wow , Johnson crashed now...action a plenty today
What your surprised
Post by: Rumpig on October 12, 2014, 01:26:39 PM
What your surprisednot that he crashed, just how much action / crashes in a race with no rain
Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2014, 01:28:40 PM
Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 01:32:08 PM
not that he crashed, just how much action / crashes in a race with no rain
Lol. I knew what you were saying mate
Post by: scarps on October 12, 2014, 01:41:46 PM
Post by: Rumpig on October 12, 2014, 01:46:45 PM
Murphy couldn't see a thing with that dust flying everyhere
Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2014, 01:49:53 PM
Post by: Foo on October 12, 2014, 01:59:36 PM
Foo
Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2014, 02:14:16 PM
Post by: Bird on October 12, 2014, 02:32:39 PM
Quote from: speewa158
What number is the Pace Car
a non holden/ford must be in front to have so much pace car... gotta keep the bogans happy
Post by: slcs78 on October 12, 2014, 02:43:01 PM
Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2014, 02:58:34 PM
Post by: D4D on October 12, 2014, 03:00:58 PM
Post by: Rumpig on October 12, 2014, 03:04:30 PM
Another safety cargood timing... Just walked upstairs after finishing mowing the yard, turn the telly on and see Slade I think it was go into the wall...lol
Post by: Bird on October 12, 2014, 03:33:38 PM
Post by: time on October 12, 2014, 03:36:20 PM
Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2014, 03:40:43 PM
Post by: berlitza on October 12, 2014, 03:43:39 PM
888 :cup:
nooooooooooooooooooooo :'(
Post by: D4D on October 12, 2014, 03:45:25 PM
Post by: slcs78 on October 12, 2014, 03:51:41 PM
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Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2014, 04:14:34 PM
Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 04:16:15 PM
Lowndes or giz is my pick. Think percat might be good for a podiumGiz mate is my pic..
This thread seems to be running out of myswag'rs at the same rate as the race. Maybe not enough fuel, or too much?
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Not running out yet lol. But the tank is 3/4 full I reckon lol
Nice sponsorship also :cheers:
Post by: D4D on October 12, 2014, 04:19:21 PM
Post by: Rumpig on October 12, 2014, 04:19:28 PM
Post by: Mik01 on October 12, 2014, 04:19:39 PM
Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 04:20:06 PM
Wow he's on his roof, same corner again
Yep.. Stupid, never going to make that turn
Post by: Rumpig on October 12, 2014, 04:22:57 PM
Post by: LuckyDog on October 12, 2014, 04:26:28 PM
Post by: Mik01 on October 12, 2014, 04:29:33 PM
Post by: Rumpig on October 12, 2014, 04:31:58 PM
Who's the top 5 atm please guys?
Giz 1st
Lowndes 2nd
Mostert 3rd
Coultart 4th
Perkins 5th
I think...lol
Post by: Hairs on October 12, 2014, 04:32:31 PM
"When you're upside down you orientation is all wrong"
(http://www.hairfysh.com/images/Icons/Smileys/WTF.gif)
No **** mate, ya think
Quote of the weekend :cheers:
Post by: Mik01 on October 12, 2014, 04:38:40 PM
Post by: Homer_Jay on October 12, 2014, 04:39:55 PM
Do it for Levi and Chilli ;D ;D
Post by: LuckyDog on October 12, 2014, 04:41:25 PM
Post by: 6knights on October 12, 2014, 04:44:11 PM
Post by: LuckyDog on October 12, 2014, 04:51:29 PM
Post by: xcvator on October 12, 2014, 04:54:40 PM
Post by: berlitza on October 12, 2014, 04:56:41 PM
Has it finished yet, I want to turn my tv back on
It will be if Giz stuffs up
Post by: Rumpig on October 12, 2014, 04:58:28 PM
Post by: D4D on October 12, 2014, 05:02:46 PM
Post by: berlitza on October 12, 2014, 05:05:33 PM
Post by: Rumpig on October 12, 2014, 05:07:32 PM
Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 05:08:28 PM
Post by: slcs78 on October 12, 2014, 05:08:57 PM
Post by: Homer_Jay on October 12, 2014, 05:12:53 PM
As much as I don't like Whingecup, geez he has good car control.
Post by: Rumpig on October 12, 2014, 05:13:05 PM
what speed does the safety car travel at?no idea...but they just mentioned race control slowed it down as they are obviously trying to get the race back under way ASAP without another lap behind it and getting the tilt tray ahead of it...so it must vary
Post by: Mik01 on October 12, 2014, 05:14:20 PM
Post by: berlitza on October 12, 2014, 05:18:09 PM
Post by: Mik01 on October 12, 2014, 05:18:32 PM
Post by: Rumpig on October 12, 2014, 05:19:48 PM
F$&@ Lowndescrazy stuff, he'll get a penalty for that you'd think even though he wouldn't have meant it
Post by: berlitza on October 12, 2014, 05:20:29 PM
Post by: Mik01 on October 12, 2014, 05:23:10 PM
crazy stuff, he'll get a penalty for that you'd think even though he wouldn't have meant it
Yeah a deserved penalty. He's got brakes but chose not to use them
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Post by: Mik01 on October 12, 2014, 05:25:10 PM
Post by: Rumpig on October 12, 2014, 05:27:47 PM
Post by: D4D on October 12, 2014, 05:28:08 PM
Post by: berlitza on October 12, 2014, 05:28:27 PM
Will Whingecup run out of fuel?
knowing my luck,,no :cheers:
Post by: slcs78 on October 12, 2014, 05:29:07 PM
Post by: Mik01 on October 12, 2014, 05:31:07 PM
Post by: Rumpig on October 12, 2014, 05:31:33 PM
Post by: berlitza on October 12, 2014, 05:33:20 PM
Post by: Mik01 on October 12, 2014, 05:33:33 PM
Post by: D4D on October 12, 2014, 05:35:00 PM
Moffatt 2nd
Post by: JCAT on October 12, 2014, 05:35:23 PM
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Post by: Rumpig on October 12, 2014, 05:35:43 PM
Post by: alnjan on October 12, 2014, 05:37:11 PM
Post by: Rumpig on October 12, 2014, 05:37:56 PM
he should have kept going.he ran out of fuel at the top of the mountain
Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 05:39:53 PM
Well Im glad that boring, predictable, uncompetitive race has finished.
Post by: Mik01 on October 12, 2014, 05:40:34 PM
he ran out of fuel at the top of the mountain
Yeah that's shattering. But as he's a Holden driver, who cares! >:D
Post by: Foo on October 12, 2014, 05:40:41 PM
Foo
Post by: Rumpig on October 12, 2014, 05:41:15 PM
Yeah he had no choice.yeah I tuned out after a few laps, it was obvious who was going to win
Well Im glad that boring, predictable, uncompetitive race has finished.
Post by: D4D on October 12, 2014, 05:41:34 PM
Well Im glad that boring, predictable, uncompetitive race has finished.
Last place starter, first place winner!
Post by: Hairs on October 12, 2014, 05:41:50 PM
Post by: slcs78 on October 12, 2014, 05:41:57 PM
Post by: berlitza on October 12, 2014, 05:42:34 PM
Yeah he had no choice.
Well Im glad that boring, predictable, uncompetitive race has finished.
LOL ;D
Post by: Homer_Jay on October 12, 2014, 05:42:59 PM
Post by: Rumpig on October 12, 2014, 05:44:46 PM
What a finish. Would have been a great drive from Whingecup from last to first, just needed one more litre of fuel!or acknowledge his crew and back off the throttle a tiny bit one lap earlier...who knows if it would have worked yhough
Post by: Garfish on October 12, 2014, 05:46:07 PM
What a finish. Would have been a great drive from Whingecup from last to first, just needed one more litre of fuel!
Mostert also started from the rear after a red flag breach in qualifying. Interesting 1st and 2 nd both stuck in tyres at turn 2 at one stage
Post by: scarps on October 12, 2014, 05:47:14 PM
Well Im glad that boring, predictable, uncompetitive race has finished.so, are you into horse racing?
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Post by: achjimmy on October 12, 2014, 05:48:56 PM
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Post by: Garfish on October 12, 2014, 05:54:48 PM
Post by: Mik01 on October 12, 2014, 05:55:34 PM
Post by: Garfish on October 12, 2014, 05:56:20 PM
so whingecup heard his team telling him to back off and yet he kept pushing on,,not really suprisingStill beat winterbottom, thanks lowndesy
Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 05:58:29 PM
What a moron Morris is with his speech.
What a moron Morris is!
Fixed it for for ya
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 12, 2014, 05:59:26 PM
Still beat winterbottom, thanks lowndesy
I piddled on the couch laughing when that happened. :-[ :D
Post by: slcs78 on October 12, 2014, 06:00:03 PM
Post by: Coolblue80 on October 12, 2014, 06:04:58 PM
Cheers, Mike.
Post by: Snake on October 12, 2014, 06:06:56 PM
What a moron Morris is!
What did Morris say? I missed the speech.
Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 06:07:10 PM
Last place starter, first place winner!
Yep Mostert has done what no one ever has
Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 06:08:08 PM
What did Morris say? I missed the speech.
Don't know, I turned off when I heard him talking. I was just making a factual statement. Lol
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 12, 2014, 06:10:31 PM
Post by: scarps on October 12, 2014, 06:11:11 PM
Don't know, I turned off when I heard him talking. I was just making a factual statement. Lolyep, factual statements after 10hrs of drinking always make sense:-)
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Post by: achjimmy on October 12, 2014, 06:11:29 PM
so whingecup heard his team telling him to back off and yet he kept pushing on,,not really suprising
Can't blame he really , 2nd place is 1st loser at Bathurst. Worth the gamble IMO, he was 1/2 lap out.
Post by: alnjan on October 12, 2014, 06:13:17 PM
Still feel for svg, at least whincup lost it having a go. A mechanical failure so close while your in the box seat reminds me of seton
Yeah shame Giz wasn't in the final mix
Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 06:24:26 PM
Can't blame he really , 2nd place is 1st loser at Bathurst. Worth the gamble IMO, he was 1/2 lap out.Yep agree, fact is he would of finished 4th 5th anyway, whether he conserved or went hard.
Post by: GeoffA on October 12, 2014, 06:27:18 PM
Nissan 2nd.
I'm happy.... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Post by: Elky on October 12, 2014, 06:31:42 PM
Good on whincup for having a go too, tho I really was hoping frosty would get it, and remember chaz won Bathurst NOT Morris!
Formula one is gonna look a bit boring tonight after all that!
Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 06:32:16 PM
yep, factual statements after 10hrs of drinking always make sense:-)
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12 hours thank you, get it bloody right. :)
Post by: Mrs smith on October 12, 2014, 06:33:27 PM
taxi's.
Post by: berlitza on October 12, 2014, 06:39:26 PM
Yep agree, fact is he would of finished 4th 5th anyway, whether he conserved or went hard.
I guess now at least whingecup can blame his team by getting a dnf,, would love to have heard what Lowndes excuse was
Post by: GeoffA on October 12, 2014, 06:43:34 PM
......would love to have heard what Lowndes excuse was
Punter.....very poor form.... expect better from him...
Post by: Hairs on October 12, 2014, 06:49:41 PM
Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2014, 06:53:37 PM
Post by: D4D on October 12, 2014, 06:55:54 PM
Punter.....very poor form.... expect better from him...
That's a bit harsh, Lowndes doesn't punt people and if you watch the replay Frosty slid across into Lowndes' line. Nothing Lowndes could do, even if he braked he still would have tagged him.
Post by: Mik01 on October 12, 2014, 07:00:54 PM
Post by: GeoffA on October 12, 2014, 07:02:13 PM
That's a bit harsh, Lowndes doesn't punt people and if you watch the replay Frosty slid across into Lowndes' line. Nothing Lowndes could do, even if he braked he still would have tagged him.
I agree. Not normally. But it was a punt this time. Got a penalty for it, too....
Post by: steptoey on October 12, 2014, 07:04:29 PM
cheers
Post by: Homer_Jay on October 12, 2014, 07:12:03 PM
And yeah good on Wincup for having a red hot go all day. Too many people with a championship lead dive to conserve their championship at Bathurst. I don't think he gave it a second thought, his aim was to win it at all costs, or might as well come last.
Post by: Bird on October 12, 2014, 07:15:51 PM
Quote from: GeoffA
Punter.....very poor form.... expect better from him...ox
its not easy stopping such precise racing machines. he didn't have much option - the other bloke forgot to use his indicators.. must be from Box Hill
Post by: GeoffA on October 12, 2014, 07:19:15 PM
ox
its not easy stopping such precise racing machines. he didn't have much option - the other bloke forgot to use his indicators.. must be from Box Hill
Doesn't matter now...
Post by: scarps on October 12, 2014, 07:31:57 PM
12 hours thank you, get it bloody right. :)well it is now! Or is that 14?
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Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 07:42:12 PM
well it is now! Or is that 14?
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Yep 14 now.
Post by: kylarama on October 12, 2014, 08:08:17 PM
Kinda like watching your mother inlaw driving of a cliff in your prized classic car!
Still beats the hell of a 888 victory!
Lowndes cops a drive thru and Whincup runs out of fuel with 4 corners to go, makes it even sweeter!
Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 08:09:24 PM
Paul Morris, Bathurst champion!... in a Ford...Hahahahahahaha.
Kinda like watching your mother inlaw driving of a cliff in your prized classic car!
Still beats the hell of a 888 victory!
Lowndes cops a drive thru and Whincup runs out of fuel with 4 corners to go, makes it even sweeter!
Post by: GeoffA on October 12, 2014, 08:11:24 PM
Not a lot of noise from the red boys.....all gone to bed I suppose.....
Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 08:14:26 PM
Dunno if anyone noticed, but that's 2 in a row. :cup: :cup:
Not a lot of noise from the red boys.....all gone to bed I suppose.....
Nup still here, but that's abit like the blues bragging about winning state of origin.. How many have ford won in total compared to holden lol.
And I would rather any ford win over a triple 8 car
Post by: GeoffA on October 12, 2014, 08:16:21 PM
Nup still here, but that's abit like the blues bragging about winning state of origin.. How many have ford won in total compared to holden lol.
And I would rather any ford win over a triple 8 car
Quality over quantity any day....
Post by: Rumpig on October 12, 2014, 08:18:21 PM
Dunno if anyone noticed, but that's 2 in a row. :cup: :cup:to be honest I'm over the Holden v Ford thing, I was hoping one of the other makes would win myself
Not a lot of noise from the red boys.....all gone to bed I suppose.....
Post by: GeoffA on October 12, 2014, 08:19:14 PM
to be honest I'm over the Holden v Ford thing, I was hoping one of the other makes would win myself
Yep, that wouldn't have bothered me at all......
Post by: D4D on October 12, 2014, 08:19:34 PM
Quality over quantity any day....
Ford didn't win, Holden lost it :)
Post by: GeoffA on October 12, 2014, 08:21:15 PM
Ford didn't win, Holden lost it :)
Sorry to burst your bubble, but Mostert/Morris made it through from dead last.......
Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 08:21:24 PM
to be honest I'm over the Holden v Ford thing, I was hoping one of the other makes would win myself
Yep I'm with you mal, I've gone from avid holden supporter to driver/personality supporter.
James Courtney, Scott McLaughlin, David Reynolds, and a few others, have personality, as well as can drive
Post by: GeoffA on October 12, 2014, 08:22:11 PM
Yep I'm with you mal, I've gone from avid holden supporter to driver/personality supporter.
James Courtney, Scott McLaughlin, David Reynolds, and a few others, have personality, as well as can drive
Good peddlers.....
Post by: Bird on October 12, 2014, 08:22:57 PM
Post by: scarps on October 12, 2014, 08:23:37 PM
Ford didn't win, Holden lost it :)Stephen Bradbury moment! Hang in there long enough at the back til everyone else falls over.
Or runs out of fuel, or crashes, or stalls etc
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Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 08:24:04 PM
(http://www.abc.net.au/news/image/5807990-3x2-940x627.jpg)
Isn't it past your bedtime? Lol
Post by: Bird on October 12, 2014, 08:25:51 PM
Is there any other motorsport event in the world that can compete with Bathurst, Isle of man is crazy but today is another example of 1000kms of mayhem.british touring cars, any round of Motogp, any round of world superbikes, IOM... world mx titles.. give me time I'll think of several dozen more
cheers
Post by: oldmate on October 12, 2014, 08:27:28 PM
british touring cars, any round of Motogp, any round of world superbikes, IOM... world mx titles.. give me time I'll think of several dozen more
Bit slow tonight mate, expected this reply at least an hour ago hahahaha
Ok I think it's bedtime for me.. Best put this beer down.. Sorry all
Post by: Bird on October 12, 2014, 08:31:39 PM
Bit slow tonight mate, expected this reply at least an hour ago hahahahalbeen watchin son do gardening all day.. im knackered...
Post by: Mrs smith on October 12, 2014, 08:34:59 PM
british touring cars, any round of Motogp, any round of world superbikes, IOM... world mx titles.. give me time I'll think of several dozen more
Electric super bikes ?
lol
Post by: alnjan on October 12, 2014, 08:54:07 PM
As for Ford v Holden, that is only kept alive by the fans, it died many years ago in the V8 Supercars, slowly becoming more and more like Nascar, same vehicle with a different vehicle silhouette. Not much Holden or Ford under the shell.
Post by: kylarama on October 12, 2014, 09:05:22 PM
Ford won, Holden lost
Fixed your post ;D
Almost every Holden team made multiple errors over the entire weekend.
The no. 6 FPR car only made one! Appointing Paul Morris as Chaz's codriver...
british touring cars
Really? Unless you class 'push to pass' as real racing... I followed the BTCC during the much hyped 90's and other than 'bump and run's' it was never that good.
While average driving and heaps of mistakes might make for lots of 'overtaking' it doesn't mean it's great racing.
Post by: berlitza on October 12, 2014, 09:30:53 PM
Ford didn't win, Holden lost it :)
The bigger picture is, Whingecup lost and Lowndes sc*&^%^ himself , sux that ford won ;D but it made my day
Post by: slcs78 on October 12, 2014, 09:33:50 PM
Post by: kylarama on October 12, 2014, 09:42:05 PM
And despite this whincup still extended his lead in the championship!!!!
Thanks to his teammate taking out the other contenders.
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Post by: slcs78 on October 12, 2014, 10:09:20 PM
Thanks to his teammate taking out the other contenders.
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Next you will be claiming team orders :cheers:
Post by: kylarama on October 12, 2014, 10:13:39 PM
Next you will be claiming team orders :cheers:Nah. Craig's more than capable of a push to pass on his own without Roland telling him.
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Post by: Garfish on October 13, 2014, 04:54:33 AM
Strange thing, I'm a ford guy but have always backed drivers, and they mainly drove crumbledores
Post by: speewa158 on October 13, 2014, 04:59:27 AM
Post by: Spada on October 13, 2014, 06:42:25 AM
After they all rebuilt their cars and had their lunch, the second race was ok, but I thought the pace car was going to get the trophy
Post by: 2impulsiv on October 13, 2014, 08:57:28 AM
Post by: Ozsnowman on October 13, 2014, 10:05:34 AM
Post by: Bird on October 13, 2014, 01:18:41 PM
Post by: shanegtr on October 13, 2014, 01:32:03 PM
Post by: speewa158 on October 13, 2014, 03:17:55 PM
(http://www.mcnews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Marc-Marquez-Champ1.jpg)
That's only 1/2 a car >:D
Post by: Bird on October 13, 2014, 03:20:59 PM
Quote from: speewa158
That's only 1/2 a car >:D
its a touch faster though, handles better, does better laptimes... shall I go on??? :)
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 13, 2014, 03:23:34 PM
shall I go on??? :)
I thought you already had...... ;D
Post by: Bird on October 13, 2014, 03:26:13 PM
Quote
Australian young gun Jack Miller paid dearly for a last lap error as Spain's Alex Marquez won the Moto 3 race in Japan and extended his world championship lead.
The drama completed a tumultuous Japanese weekend for Queensland-born Miller, who also crashed during qualifying.
Miller led for much of the Motegi race, with a lead pack of six riders in the hunt for a race victory coming into the final lap.
As riders jostled for position at the end of the back straight, Miller and English rider Danny Kent both ran wide then narrowly avoided a collision on re-entry.
Miller finished fifth - 1.2 seconds behind victor Marquez.
Marquez, the younger brother of MotoGP world champion Marc, moved 25 points ahead of Miller with the win.
Miller's race position matched his qualifying result, remarkably achieved after getting back on his bike after crashing.
The Australian started the Moto3 season looking every bit a world champion with three race wins in five meets.
But he's been bettered by Marquez in each of the last five rounds to lose the championship lead.
Just three rounds of the championship remain, beginning with the Australian leg at Phillip Island next weekend.
https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/25240209/miller-stumbles-in-moto3-title-hunt/
Post by: Bird on October 13, 2014, 03:29:44 PM
I thought you already had...... ;D(http://queenrandom.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/team-mangina1.png)
Post by: swanny on October 13, 2014, 03:35:53 PM
To be there and see these guys going at it, even during practice was just so bloody exciting, the tele doesn't do them justice, they are dead set screaming at every point on the track...a real eye opener.
We camped for 4 days in the Paddock area as its called, and it was decent, small sites and while modern amenities, we still had to line up for a shower at times, could defo do with more.
The cost was $170 bucks for the 4 days, and kids under 12 were free, access to all areas minus the pits and corporate areas of course. The 4 days were non stop action, with the action kicking of at 730-800am each day with a break for lunch, and then recommencing with more racing of all class' including the big guns each day.
TBH, I thought it was great value for money, based on other events of taking the kids to and payed a lot more for a lot less, the camp sites could be bigger, but in the end we only camped there and then up and off we went.....Great weekend, if you haven't been and are keen on the V8's get along, you wont be sorry.
If we have enough enthusiasts, and could get enough numbers and early enough prior to book etc.....maybe we could throw a MYSWAG weekend together up there....its defo a must do for the motorsport followers.....
Swanny
PS, was going for Whincup, but great to see a young fella get up and win, just happy it wasn't Whingebottom..... ;D ;D ;D
Post by: raider on October 13, 2014, 03:42:09 PM
My first time on the mountain, and it was unreal, I have followed the V8 from early days to what it is now, and love it....I know it doesn't resemble what most of us grew up watching, but I still think its awesome.
To be there and see these guys going at it, even during practice was just so bloody exciting, the tele doesn't do them justice, they are dead set screaming at every point on the track...a real eye opener.
We camped for 4 days in the Paddock area as its called, and it was decent, small sites and while modern amenities, we still had to line up for a shower at times, could defo do with more.
The cost was $170 bucks for the 4 days, and kids under 12 were free, access to all areas minus the pits and corporate areas of course. The 4 days were non stop action, with the action kicking of at 730-800am each day with a break for lunch, and then recommencing with more racing of all class' including the big guns each day.
TBH, I thought it was great value for money, based on other events of taking the kids to and payed a lot more for a lot less, the camp sites could be bigger, but in the end we only camped there and then up and off we went.....Great weekend, if you haven't been and are keen on the V8's get along, you wont be sorry.
If we have enough enthusiasts, and could get enough numbers and early enough prior to book etc.....maybe we could throw a MYSWAG weekend together up there....its defo a must do for the motorsport followers.....
Swanny
PS, was going for Whincup, but great to see a young fella get up and win, just happy it wasn't Whingebottom..... ;D ;D ;D
Get Bird to organise it , ;D
Post by: berlitza on October 13, 2014, 03:45:06 PM
Post by: slcs78 on October 13, 2014, 04:04:58 PM
Must admit watching it on tv and actually being there is an entirely different experience, Havnt been up there for the past 7yrs but would seriously be interested in doing a myswag gathering there or even for the 12hr next year ;D
Im in for either the 12hr or the 1000
Post by: speewa158 on October 13, 2014, 05:59:40 PM
its a touch faster though, handles better, does better laptimes... shall I go on??? :)
Can we stop you ??? Might be better on the Rant thread ::) :cheers:
Post by: swanny on October 13, 2014, 06:14:28 PM
Get Bird to organise it , ;D
After just reading the other thread and commenting I get it now :-*, DOD......
Post by: Hairs on October 13, 2014, 07:09:12 PM
Post by: slcs78 on October 13, 2014, 07:12:09 PM
Despite being a Holden supporter i didn't mind who won as long as it wasn't an FPR or 888 car. Cant stand Roland Dane or Tim Edwards. They take whinging to a whole new level
Post by: gunna on October 13, 2014, 07:24:27 PM
Post by: Mik01 on October 13, 2014, 08:00:43 PM
My first time on the mountain, and it was unreal, I have followed the V8 from early days to what it is now, and love it....I know it doesn't resemble what most of us grew up watching, but I still think its awesome.
To be there and see these guys going at it, even during practice was just so bloody exciting, the tele doesn't do them justice, they are dead set screaming at every point on the track...a real eye opener.
We camped for 4 days in the Paddock area as its called, and it was decent, small sites and while modern amenities, we still had to line up for a shower at times, could defo do with more.
The cost was $170 bucks for the 4 days, and kids under 12 were free, access to all areas minus the pits and corporate areas of course. The 4 days were non stop action, with the action kicking of at 730-800am each day with a break for lunch, and then recommencing with more racing of all class' including the big guns each day.
TBH, I thought it was great value for money, based on other events of taking the kids to and payed a lot more for a lot less, the camp sites could be bigger, but in the end we only camped there and then up and off we went.....Great weekend, if you haven't been and are keen on the V8's get along, you wont be sorry.
If we have enough enthusiasts, and could get enough numbers and early enough prior to book etc.....maybe we could throw a MYSWAG weekend together up there....its defo a must do for the motorsport followers.....
Swanny
PS, was going for Whincup, but great to see a young fella get up and win, just happy it wasn't Whingebottom..... ;D ;D ;D
I've been thinking about taking my boys there camping, but have been nervous about amenities, and behaviour of the ferals up there. Last time I went it was pretty feral.
I would be extremely keen for next year, knowing some more about where you stayed and the other logistics of it all. With other like minded swaggers, I reckon it would be a hoot. My boys are 4 and 6 currently, but love anything to do with race cars!
Post by: raider on October 13, 2014, 08:06:58 PM
After just reading the other thread and commenting I get it now :-*, DOD......Yeah , we would probably end up at Phillip Island and the bikes if he had his way.
Post by: oldmate on October 13, 2014, 09:41:02 PM
I've been thinking about taking my boys there camping, but have been nervous about amenities, and behaviour of the ferals up there. Last time I went it was pretty feral.
I would be extremely keen for next year, knowing some more about where you stayed and the other logistics of it all. With other like minded swaggers, I reckon it would be a hoot. My boys are 4 and 6 currently, but love anything to do with race cars!
It's not as feral as it was years ago, still not real family but not totally feral. This is of course up the top, down the bottom is completely different and a great family day out for the most part
Post by: berlitza on October 13, 2014, 10:08:25 PM
Post by: Robbo on October 14, 2014, 04:01:03 AM
Came across this over on Betty's page
Hahaha, that's gold. :cup: :cup:
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 14, 2014, 05:31:32 AM
Post by: Bird on October 14, 2014, 07:33:28 AM
Quote from: oldmate
It's not as feral as it was years ago, still not real family but not totally fera
yea, you'll see quite a few of these up there
(http://www.mitchvane.com/site/assets/files/1054/cartoon6.480x0.jpg)
Post by: macca on October 14, 2014, 09:15:32 AM
I have been going up there for years, missed this year because I have just had shoulder surgery, so here are a few of my observations
We stay in Max Cameron campground, just behind Hell corner
Sites are bigger at Max Cameron, ammenities are better in the Paddock
We have two sites together and on them there are usually five cars, three camper trailers, two gazebos and around three tents and we still have room for a fire
There are heaps and heaps of families go up there
Take a TV to watch proceedings while in your camp
95% of the people are fantasic and up there for the same reason you are
You can catch a bus up to the top of the mountain to have a look around
The coppers keep a close eye on behaviour , if you mess up they kick you out, and are only a phone call away, they have a 24hour station at the track and backup in town. And they come in force usually six at a time. A few years ago when it was wet there was a bogan (bird talk) in a Nissan Patrol that decided to turn the muddy tracks around camp into a race track, slid into the back of a Jayco, one phone call to the cops and 15 of them turned up. The gentleman was dragged out told that the tracks are public roads, RBT and off to jail.
Seen one fight in the last ten years and that was two fathers fighting because their kids had a falling out
Amenities (showers) are much better now, but you will still need to wait a few minutes if you go at peak times, 7:00 am, we usually go at 6:00 and no waiting, they are hot and cleaned regularly.
They have a fenced off block for women and kids only.
You can hire porta loos for your site, expensive tho
Kids are always riding bikes, playing footy, playing with remote control cars etc.
It is NOISY at night so sleep can be a bit of a problem, chinese generators and music, I use ear plugs and never have a problem sleeping
There is heaps to do and see in town, be up there for the transport parade and free BBQ in town on the Wednesday
There is usually milk and bread available at the track if needed, ice and firewood are bought off the back of a truck that drives around camp all the time.
Dont drive if you have had anything to drink as you WILL get busted, they have RBT, s set up leaving the track
One downside of Max Cameron is the bloody helicopters, five of them leaving every 15 minutes from 8:00 in the morning to 5:00 at nite
GO you will not regret it, it is nothing like it was years ago and it is nothing like watching it on TV
I cant wait for my grandson to get a bit older so I can take him up, he is two now but I reckon I will have him up there the year after next
Let me know if you want any more info or pictures
macca
PS there are heaps of swaggers go up there they are just spread out all over the place
Post by: berlitza on October 14, 2014, 11:43:42 AM
Geez, as if Bogan Betty can talk..... ???
lmao, It was posted on her page, pretty sure she didn't draw it ;D
As far as it being a family event, I wouldn't have a problem with taking a family there but I wouldn't camp at Reid and Sulman only because of the lack of repsect the guys seem to have for the public toilets up there.
Since the riot squad moved in many years ago it became a very different place, carnt comment on McPhillamy park as I never camped there. I was happy being one of the feral bogans up at Sulman for 12yrs even then we still had our own builders toilet delivered on site, To scared to use the public toilet incase you got blown up.
personally I would have rather be watching the race back then with the bogans than kicking it with the 2bob snobs in corporate and I've done both. These days I think I would be more happier with the 2bob snobs ;D gettin old
Post by: kylarama on October 16, 2014, 10:47:07 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v684/GTRMagic/077032A5-D47C-4BE7-A20B-443F63F5C90B_zpsvajeqwdv.jpg)
Post by: Mik01 on October 16, 2014, 12:06:07 PM
Mik01
I have been going up there for years, missed this year because I have just had shoulder surgery, so here are a few of my observations
We stay in Max Cameron campground, just behind Hell corner
Sites are bigger at Max Cameron, ammenities are better in the Paddock
We have two sites together and on them there are usually five cars, three camper trailers, two gazebos and around three tents and we still have room for a fire
There are heaps and heaps of families go up there
Take a TV to watch proceedings while in your camp
95% of the people are fantasic and up there for the same reason you are
You can catch a bus up to the top of the mountain to have a look around
The coppers keep a close eye on behaviour , if you mess up they kick you out, and are only a phone call away, they have a 24hour station at the track and backup in town. And they come in force usually six at a time. A few years ago when it was wet there was a bogan (bird talk) in a Nissan Patrol that decided to turn the muddy tracks around camp into a race track, slid into the back of a Jayco, one phone call to the cops and 15 of them turned up. The gentleman was dragged out told that the tracks are public roads, RBT and off to jail.
Seen one fight in the last ten years and that was two fathers fighting because their kids had a falling out
Amenities (showers) are much better now, but you will still need to wait a few minutes if you go at peak times, 7:00 am, we usually go at 6:00 and no waiting, they are hot and cleaned regularly.
They have a fenced off block for women and kids only.
You can hire porta loos for your site, expensive tho
Kids are always riding bikes, playing footy, playing with remote control cars etc.
It is NOISY at night so sleep can be a bit of a problem, chinese generators and music, I use ear plugs and never have a problem sleeping
There is heaps to do and see in town, be up there for the transport parade and free BBQ in town on the Wednesday
There is usually milk and bread available at the track if needed, ice and firewood are bought off the back of a truck that drives around camp all the time.
Dont drive if you have had anything to drink as you WILL get busted, they have RBT, s set up leaving the track
One downside of Max Cameron is the bloody helicopters, five of them leaving every 15 minutes from 8:00 in the morning to 5:00 at nite
GO you will not regret it, it is nothing like it was years ago and it is nothing like watching it on TV
I cant wait for my grandson to get a bit older so I can take him up, he is two now but I reckon I will have him up there the year after next
Let me know if you want any more info or pictures
macca
PS there are heaps of swaggers go up there they are just spread out all over the place
thanks mate - that's top info right there.
don't think I would take the mrs - just the boys (currently 4 and 6). but if she did come, she would prob insist on bringing our own camp toilet.
what days would you recommend getting there and leaving, so as to avoid a billion people and long delays getting in and out of there?
Post by: macca on October 16, 2014, 12:49:05 PM
Do some research on what's on in town, they have plenty of things on and do have some kids activities at the track.
Thursday is busy but they get you thru the gate a lot quicker now, vehicle searches aren't as long and we leave early Monday morning 6; 30 by 9 you hear them on the UHF fighting their way thru the jam, so go early or wait till the afternoon.
Got to hand it to Bathurst council they do a great job catering for the crowd's
Post by: Mik01 on October 16, 2014, 01:47:19 PM
I usually leave Melbourne on the Tuesday before and camp overnite at the Lake Carcoar, Max Cameron doesn't open till Wednesday morning. Then I have a walk around the transporters in town, do some shopping and go and set up camp, most of my mates come up Thursday morning, leave Melbourne at midnight. People do take camp toilets but as said earlier the women's showers and toilet are separate from the men's, taking your own would save a lot of walking. They would be long days for the young ones but we spend a lot of time around camp relaxing
Do some research on what's on in town, they have plenty of things on and do have some kids activities at the track.
Thursday is busy but they get you thru the gate a lot quicker now, vehicle searches aren't as long and we leave early Monday morning 6; 30 by 9 you hear them on the UHF fighting their way thru the jam, so go early or wait till the afternoon.
Got to hand it to Bathurst council they do a great job catering for the crowd's
just read the supercars site about t's and c's of entry - sounds pretty heavy. no glass whatsoever for food even.
so they search your vehicle and camper? do they go through your fridge/esky and other personal belongings? must take some time?
Post by: macca on October 16, 2014, 01:59:51 PM
Make sure you only have one slab per person and if you have glass like salt and pepper etc. put in well down in the camper out of site. I always take a bottle of wine, just put it under everything. They are mainly after car loads of young blokes
If you need more booze set up camp and run back into town for another. If you take spirits put it in a plastic bottle
In the last five years it would have taken no more than 20 minutes to get thru the gate, including paperwork