Bathurst 12 hour 2009

[Buffalo]

David5 - have a great trip to the 12hour and take lots of pics for us that cannot be there !!

Had a look at the entry list and a few interesting guys getting a steer - notably Grant Denyer ( good to see him back in a racecar ), Eric Bana ( in a EVO X ) and Crompo ( in an EVO X ) :

2009 WPS BATHURST 12 HOUR SHOWROOM ENDURO - ENTRY LIST

Class A - High Performance Rear Wheel Drive
2 Holden VZ-HSV Ian Tulloch John Sax Connel McLaren
5 Holden HSV VY Series II Barrie Nesbitt Paul Freestone Robert Jones
11 BMW 335i Barry Morcom Luke Searle Paul Stubber
12 Holden HSV VY Series II Tony Alford Peter Leemhuis Mal Rose
17 Ford FG-FPV Steve Johnson Nathan Tinkler Nathan Callaghan
20 BMW 335i Gary Holt Paul Morris Rick Shaw
23 Holden HSV VE Steve Briffa Marcus Zukanovic Tim Sipp
32 Holden HSV VE Gerard Keogh Bob Brewer Geoff Emery
69 Holden HSV VY Series II Todd Zani John O'Dowd Jim Pollicina
71 Holden HSV VY Series II David Mertins Leigh Mertins Steve Cramp
85 Holden HSV VE Russell Ingall Nathan Pretty Andy Jones

Class B - High Performance Sports
10 Lotus Exige Mark O'Connor Richard Buttrose Simon Hogg
15 Nissan 350Z Track Josh Hunt Jonathan Webb Paul Stokell

Class C - High Performance All Wheel Drive
1 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Rod Salmon Tony Longhurst Damien White
3 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX Steven Jones Kerry Wade Aaron Caratti
9 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Charlie Hollings Nathan Caratti Colin Corkery
22 Subaru Impreza WRX Sti Chris Delfsma David Wood Gary Tierney
25 Subaru Impreza WRX Sti Craig Baird Lee Castle Rodney Forbes
26 Subaru Impreza WRX Sti Paul Kelly Dean Grant Max Twigg
29 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IV Tony Quinn Klark Quinn Grant Denyer
33 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Mark King Bob Pearson Bruce Stewart
34 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Jason Bargwanna Neil Crompton Brad Jones
35 Mitubishi Lancer Evo X Glenn Seton Steve Knight tbc
37 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII tbc tbc tbc
38 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII tbc tbc tbc
43 Mitsubishi Lacer Evo IX David Wall Des Wall Trevor Symonds
44 Subaru Impreza WRX Sti Jim Hunter John Bowe Gavin Bullas
55 Mitsubuishi Lancer Evo X Glyn Crimp Tony Ricciardello Stuart Kostura
62 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Tim Leahey Peter Hill Eric Bana
91 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII Anton Mechtler Jason Walsh Mark Brame
96 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX James Koundouris Theo Koundouris Steve Owen

Class D - Hot Hatch Performance Cars
27 BMW 130i Alan Shepard Peter O'Donnell Christian D'Agostin
28 BMW 130i Lauren Gray John De Veth Rob Thomson
36 Mazda 3 MPS Jake Camilleri Scott Nicholas

Class E - Production Sedans
8 Ford BF MkII Alan Letcher Clint Harvey Brett Nial
18 Ford FG Glen Kenny Corey Baldcock James Moffat
24 Holden VZ Garth Walden Brian Walden Michael Auld
94 Ford BF Richard Howe Dennis O'Keefe Dean Neville
99 Ford BF MkII Jason Tremeer Craig Tremeer Troy Stone

Class F - Production Sports
13 Toyota Celica Colin Osborne Neal Bates Simon Evans
14 Honda Integra Peter Conroy Carl Schembri Richard Gartner
21 Honda Integra Terry Conroy Lee Burgess Leanne Tander
31 Toyota Celica John Rocken Stuart Jones Trevor Keene
50 Holden Astra Gerard McLeod Peter McLeod Ryan McLeod

Class G - Micro Sedans and Hatches
66 Subaru Impreza 2.0R Heather Spurle Christina Orr Molly Taylor
88 Subaru Impreza 2.5 Matthew Windsor Steve Sheils Paul Newman

Class H - Eco Diesel/Hybrid 3.5 litre and Over
76 Alfa Romeo 159 JTD Kean Booker Rocco Rinnaldo David Stone

Class I - Eco Diesel/Hybrid Under 3.5 litre
67 Holden Astra CDTi Taz Douglas Brett Holdsworth Glen Holdsworth Lee Holdsworth
77 Alfa Romeo 147 JTD David Filipetto Nathan Gotch Wayne Vinckx

Class J - Sports Utility Vehicles & V8 Utes
47 Holden VE SS Ute Grant Johnson Jeff Watts Greg Willis

[Armageddon]

I have been joking about this all week with a few guys at work, I'll be heading down to work with the HiTech Motorsport guys on the Grove Fruit Juice Ute, as long as we can get it over the line we will win our class!!! :D

[wayno]

Is any of this going to be on tv?

[Armageddon]

Not live, Channel 7 are running a 3 hr highlights package on Saturday March 14 between 2:00pm and 5:00pm.

[malscar]

Not live, Channel 7 are running a 3 hr highlights package on Saturday March 14 between 2:00pm and 5:00pm.

So for those going to the PI historic meeting, set your recorders.

[david5]

The cameras the first thing to be packed, please dont expect quality to be as good as the boys posted in October, Im just a happy snapper.

David

[AmonFan]

The cameras the first thing to be packed, please dont expect quality to be as good as the boys posted in October, Im just a happy snapper.

David

You gonna take pics of the person apparently "as useful as an ashtray on a Motorbike" She's in #66

[david5]

You gonna take pics of the person apparently "as useful as an ashtray on a Motorbike" She's in #66

Is Ms Spurle still kicking around ? Shes outlasted DJ. Ill get one just for you Laz.

[AmonFan]

Is Ms Spurle still kicking around ? Shes outlasted DJ. Ill get one just for you Laz.

She did in more ways that one.... She had Ovarian Cancer circa 2003 which im pretty sure she won the battle after some pretty radical treatment..... I think shes in QLD nowadays....

[Andrew]

So, no R35 GT-Rs are eligible?

[David Paterson]

So, no R35 GT-Rs are eligible?

I think they exceed the price cap.

[kts350]

I'm looking forward to see how the wagon goes,

[david5]

I'm looking forward to see how the wagon goes,

I think its a HSV version this year too. Im going for Crompton/Jones/Bargwana in the Evo X. Go grey power.

[AmonFan]

Practice 1 :)

http://www.natsoft.com.au/cgi-bin/results.cgi?22/02/2009.MOUN.P3

[smythy17]

hey is there a support race of improved production there. My brother in law is down there racing this weekend in a red and black early model corolla with Hunter Smash Repairs on the side. First race in 8 months or so after the motor grenaded at morgan park.

[david5]

Practice 1 :)

http://www.natsoft.com.au/cgi-bin/results.cgi?22/02/2009.MOUN.P3

I see my team for the weekend, Crompton/Jones/Bargwana are up the pointy end. Go the old guys.:D

Well Im off for Bathurst in 30 mins, Ill talk to you all on Monday.

Cheers David

[spoonster05]

Practice 1 :)

http://www.natsoft.com.au/cgi-bin/results.cgi?22/02/2009.MOUN.P3

Geesh, looks like Formula Lancer at this early stage :p

[f1webber]

hey is there a support race of improved production there. My brother in law is down there racing this weekend in a red and black early model corolla with Hunter Smash Repairs on the side. First race in 8 months or so after the motor grenaded at morgan park.


What happened to the Corolla mate?
I think i just saw him drive past work with the Corolla on the trailer heading north up Pennant Hills Road.
Just caught a quick glimpse of the side as it wizzed by and saw "Hunter" on the side.

[inter]

just got back, is this fence new ?( skyline)


http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/inter66/D SC_0085_00.jpg


Nice to see Formula V ag



http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/inter66/D SC_0096.jpg

[Oh Five]

New fence for 2008 Rik

[Oh Five]

Anyone know of a site where there are current updates or footage?

[ratster70]

Anyone know of a site where there are current updates or footage?

try this one oh five
http://www.bathurstmotorfestival.com.au/home.asp;)

[inter]

here are some more

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/inter66/D SC_0263.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/inter66/D SC_0273.jpg

[inter]

Ode to the guys who make this event

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/inter66/D SC_0285.jpg

this car I found to be hard to photograph


http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/inter66/D SC_0176.jpg

[ratster70]

My god its hard to even look at let alone take a piccy top job :D

Oh my ive attained senior member does that entitle me to seniors discounts on public transport, cheap coffee and cheaper rego now? BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[inter]

took this photo today, just played around with it

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/inter66/D SC_0228-1.jpg

[inter]

also like this shot

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/inter66/D SC_0114.jpg

[HRT 1-2]

What is this thing, the Lancer Cup??:rolleyes: If this doesn't build their sales, nothin' will!!

[09WNS]

nice pics inter

[Andrew]

this car I found to be hard to photograph


http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/inter66/D SC_0176.jpg

Decals anyone? Recreate that in 1:43!

Great shots Inter. Thanks for sharing them with us!

[inter]

After 2Hrs and 45 min
1st is the Longhurst/Salmon/White lancer
2nd is the Crimp / Ricciardello/Kostera Lancer
and 3rd is the spotted car above


Holden wagon is 5th a lap behind ( its lapping 4 to 5 sec slower than the leaders)

[SDK]

Unsure of what else is on the box this arvo, yet I'd expect not much. In fact C7 are showing a movie followed by some rubbish filler. Note to 7. I definitely would have enjoyed watching the last 4 hours or so on TV this arvo at the club with a few beers live. 3 week delayed coverage does not do much for me for a race of this type. With the driver line-up & the nature of the race, there is plenty that can be done with the coverage to keep it interesting. The timing of this race is perfect, ie after cricket/tennis season & before the footy season gets serious. I'm sure it was live coverage of the last couple of hours a few years ago for the 24 hour race when the two Monaros where going hard at each other with Gary Rogers nearly having a heart attack in the pits.
Perhaps next year.

[inter]

some more

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/inter66/D SC_0011-1.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/inter66/D SC_0040.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/inter66/D SC_0077.jpg

[inter]

some more

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/inter66/D SC_0104.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/inter66/D SC_0098.jpg

and probable race winner

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/inter66/D SC_0153.jpg

[minh427]

Wow an Evo 10. Was there any GTR in the race?

[inter]

Wow an Evo 10. Was there any GTR in the race?


no,

not sure if they are allowed to race?

[Andrew]

An older GT-R perhaps? An R32-R33-R34 GT-R?

[minh427]

Well the r35 competes in Targa, i cant see why it can't here.

[brchi17]

Well the r35 competes in Targa, i cant see why it can't here.

because the purchase cost of the vehicle factor in the eligibility of vehicles for this event & from memory I think the cap is $150k ;)

[malscar]

Thank goodness. Would not be able to put up with Andrew if it actually won or something.:p

[minh427]

Thank goodness. Would not be able to put up with Andrew if it actually won or something.:p

hahaha, turns out to be a good thing.:p

[Road Runner 72]

Not just Andrew mate!

[malscar]

This is actually going down to the wire. Two Lancers with only 2 1/2 seconds between them. Has been like this for at least the last 6 hours.

[david5]

Just got back, had a great time. Lancer benefit. Not many there. Had the grandstand to myself(well not really, but not many in it).

I will post some photos later, once Ive looked at them, nowhere as good as inters.

David

[david5]

Heres a few photos.
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg30/david5_alb um/DSC02411.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg30/david5_alb um/DSC02417.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg30/david5_alb um/DSC02420.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg30/david5_alb um/DSC02424.jpg

More to come

[david5]

Sportwagon
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg30/david5_alb um/DSC02427-1.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg30/david5_alb um/DSC02429.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg30/david5_alb um/DSC02421-1.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg30/david5_alb um/DSC02414-1.jpg

More later

[09WNS]

nice pics david5

[Oh Five]

That 2nd last pic is pretty ordinary Dave, Tonys cap is covering the main subjects face!!

[david5]

Mum, mum, JB said this suit makes my bottom look big

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg30/david5_alb um/DSC02404-1.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg30/david5_alb um/DSC02422.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg30/david5_alb um/DSC02419.jpg

The Pro Duct set up was very impressive. Wall to wall gear. Mountains of brand new everything. The two Evo IXs were entered as spares. Top line drivers, the best of everything. All fell apart on the day though.

The TMR pitbay was low key by comparison. AH &TMR preperation was the difference. Rod Salmon spent well. Had a big chat to his brother, nice guy.

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg30/david5_alb um/DSC02363.jpg

I wonder if they had an axe ?

[sad]

I wonder if they had an axe ?


you mean to get the boot open? :D

[david5]

you mean to get the boot open? :D

Yep;)

Was seriously fast though, only Tanders RX7 & a BA Falcon that sounded like it had a v8SC motor in it were faster.

[spolyhronidis]

Don't know if anyones checked the guides yet, but Channel 7 will be showing the 12hr next Saturday.

[pitcrew]

:cool:
Good day next Saturday.

[smythy17]

What happened to the Corolla mate?
I think i just saw him drive past work with the Corolla on the trailer heading north up Pennant Hills Road.
Just caught a quick glimpse of the side as it wizzed by and saw "Hunter" on the side.

Hey found out what happened the belts come off the dry sump pump and the motor ran with no oil for a small amount of time so decided it was best to park it. Shame as it costs alot of money to get there from here or anywhere really.

However this weekend is the easter race meeting for the improved production cars and got the call tonight qualified second. pretty bloody good i reckon.