V8 Supercar Champs

[edz]

I gave up watching the week end taxi races, only one race a year that interests me now
Bathurst and even thats been a bit ho hum at times compared to the earlier years ..
Take the back room adjustable tech aids away, basic in car / external controls for the steerer and pit crew, keep the power, how it hits the track is how you race it ... no limeters, buttons for this and computer controlled thats... Then lets see who has the talent to get it to the chequered flag ..
Then and only then it might be worth watching again..
But that aint ever going to happen ..

[GeoffA]

I gave up watching the week end taxi races.........

They're not even remotely related to taxis any more.

The category has become irrelevant........

[Robbo]

I get more enjoyment and satisfaction watching the old bangers (Touring Car Masters) Where the drivers and the cars are real and there is'nt all the technical BS. Just like Bathurst of old.

[edz]

Gotta turn up the sound for this one ...... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toLPTjE1GZk

[Robbo]

Hey Edz, that was awesome, thought i was seeing things, an Austin A30, a Hillman Imp, a PB Vauxhall etc, etc, and could that GT Falcon go. That was grass roots motor racing and if only we could have that back again.

[edz]

Lots more in the side videoettes too... Lakeside bif n barge ...

[evans52]

Geez some of you lot are tough. I completely understand the rawness of the past vehicles, but you got to move with the times.

Last years Bathurst, an amazing finish after just over 6 hours of racing. 1/2 to 1 car length splits first and second. With 3rd and 4th about 6 car lengths behind and 3/4 of the field still on the lead lap. Effin great finish. Especially being there.

This year at Clipsal a 19 year old odd Bloke in his 2nd full time season of V8 Supercar racing, a brand new manufacturer beats and simply out pressure's a 5-time Series Champion in more than well established Team. McLaughlin single handily put Volvo ahead 5 years in fan base and notoriety in that single weekend with his Practice, Qualifying and Race speed. 180,000 people were up standing on Saturday because of him. I've never seen or been a part of that in the sport before.

There's been numerous, fantastic races over the past 20 years whether it be at the front, middle or back of the pack. Some fantastic drives all round.

Not sure how you can imply technology as factor for bringing the sport into the boring, you very much have to drive the car. There's no traction control, no ABS, no launch control, sure have brake bias but you still have to adjust to suit your driving and that's only a little factor. They are all the way a Driver's car. Sequential shift - yup. But road cars have it. Rev - limiter - yup, but that keeps the cost down. Look at the number of Drivers in the series that bog it down at the start. Ingall did it last weekend and he's the most experienced out there!

The Bathurst 12 hour is an even better example of Motorsport moving with the times. 12 hours of racing and the first 4 finish within 4 seconds odd of each other. That was a fantastic finish.

The Touring Car Masters aren't really the original engines or vehicles like they were from era of the individual vehicle. Shape - yes. Sound - most definitely (although I'm really old enough to know) They are a fully race engineered ie cams, springs etc bigger brakes, rev limited to a certain number depending on the vehicle.

For the price to buy a car to run in the Touring Car Masters, you could get your hands on a V8 Supercar and run in the Kuhmo V8 Series with change left over. Why wouldn't you? You'd more than likely have a car with more history than the Touring Car Master would.

And for those that compare the coverage and series to NASCAR - don't bother. Speaking to several Crew members of Teams last year at Bathurst and friends that been to NASCAR races, they have said NASCAR and even the round last year at the Circuit of America's has nothing on the V8's due to the accessibility for fans and On-Track Action - unless you know people or have the $$$'s. Walk into most tracks if not all the day before the race weekend starts of V8's and you'll be right at the front of the Garages and be able to see the drivers, teams and cars get themselves sorted. They're always up for a chat. On a Race weekend, pay $10 - $30 and grab a Pit Pass to walk at the back of the Garages and see all the people you know from the sport. For free you can walk through the Support Paddock. Good luck with doing that with ease at NASCAR. And at F1 - forget it unless you **** **** **** ***.

Again....bring on Foxtel next year. I'll even get to see the TCM's races, Aussie Cars, GT Production, Dunlop Series etc. Apart from being there, it will certainly be the next best thing.

[gronk]

I still enjoy watching them.....but I will NOT pay for Foxtel just so I can watch them....

[macca]

Theres proof that v8super cars are going backwards, Bathurst to be run in a clockwise direction from 2015, pun intended, lol

macca

[Black Diamond]

Theres proof that v8super cars are going backwards, Bathurst to be run in a clockwise direction from 2015, pun intended, lol

macca

That would make it very interesting   

[oldmate]

The plan is for a sprint event, Easter weekend 2015 to be run in reverse
See story

http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/04/01/v8-supercars-set-for-radical-bathurst-sprint-meeting/

[Prado120]

The plan is for a sprint event, Easter weekend 2015 to be run in reverse
See story

http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/04/01/v8-supercars-set-for-radical-bathurst-sprint-meeting/

April fools joke???

[oldmate]

April fools joke???

Spoil sport  . 

[macca]

Prado120s on the money, could you imagine them getting to the top of the mountain at 300 clicks, that would be interesting

[Redback]

Prado120s on the money, could you imagine them getting to the top of the mountain at 300 clicks, that would be interesting

Hill climb is run that direction at Bathurst, I reckon it would be a great idea, shame it is bull****.

GO VOLVO

[Prado120]

Here's a good one on the V8SC website:
http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/holden-racing-team-averts-disaster-after-transporter-misses-ship
and:
http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/legends-behind-the-wheel-for-bathurst
I hope the links work.
Stu.

[Prado120]

Spoil sport  . 

Sorry Oldmate, iv'e had that "ooh that seems cool" thought a few times today when reading stuff online and then a minute later it dawned on my slow brain it was flippin April fools day 
Stu.

[oldmate]

Here's a good one on the V8SC website:
http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/holden-racing-team-averts-disaster-after-transporter-misses-ship
and:
http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/legends-behind-the-wheel-for-bathurst
I hope the links work.
Stu.

hahahah that las one is easily bull. DJ cant even drive his business let alone a v8 lol

[D4D]

Where was the reminder there was racing today

[Mace]

You missed this yesterday, good one Betty!

http://www.news.com.au/sport/motorsport/all-the-action-from-saturday-v8-qualifying-and-racing-at-the-winton-400/story-fnec58e3-1226875350705

[oldmate]

Yeah good to see them get up.

[Nomad]

Stoked for him.

Was listening to the story on Friday arvo about the break in and Lee running through the house naked with a bball bat.......hilarious...........put a fire inside him though......and the benz's got new race motors a couple of weeks ago probably doesn't hurt either.

[kylarama]

888 have another shocker weekend.

That's 2 rounds in a row. Almost unheard of in the last 6 years!

Whincup sitting 6th in the championship and Frosty leading by over 100 points, after looking slow and nowhere after Clipsal.



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[oldmate]

888 have another shocker weekend.

That's 2 rounds in a row. Almost unheard of in the last 6 years!

Whincup sitting 6th in the championship and Frosty leading by over 100 points, after looking slow and nowhere after Clipsal.



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hey and who said this year would be crap 

[evans52]

This year has been fantastic so far. Even Erebus are starting to shine. Just need some more consistency.