Clipsal 500 Adelaide, 2010

[Holdennumber1]

Well, theres only a few weeks to go till the V8's hit the first round is Australia so I thought its time for the 2010 Clipsal thread (My apologies if theres already a thread about this).
So who's heading down this year this year?
Anyway, if anyones interested, I'll be heading down to the track in a week or so to check things out and can take some piccies for all interested. Its interesting seeing everything go up and how much work it takes to transform a regular busy street into a racetrack.
Also, does anyone have an updated list of the bands playing? All I can find on the net after a quick search is an old list with a lot of blanks.
Cheers,:)
Thomas

[daggy]

http://www.clipsal500.com.au/the_concerts

[pitcrew]

are the car races the support act to the bands ?. :D

On a serious note, it sounds like a great weekend.

[Oh Five]

Its a GREAT week Scotty.
Be over there on the Tuesday Thomas, dont forget that lanyard you promised me, I need a good laugh:D

[Holdennumber1]

Its a GREAT week Scotty.
Be over there on the Tuesday Thomas, dont forget that lanyard you promised me, I need a good laugh Agreed, its the second best week all year, 1st is Bathurst!:)
Hey Bruce, I looked for the lanyard for ages and couldn't find it. Things are hard to find in a room that looks like a junkyard :o:( So I've been looking on ebay for one for the last few days to buy you.:)
Thanks for the link Darren, when you google Clipsal, it mainly comes up with accomodation and not event info.
Lastly, if anyone wants a little event program with race times and all that on it that'll fit inside your ticket holder, PM me in a week or so and I'll give one to you at the track. Its much easier than getting the whole program out your backpack every time you wanna see whats on.
Cheers,
Thomas

[Oh Five]

Ill have a print out thanks mate, but dont worry about the ebay lanyard , I dont expect you to pay for one, put the money toward the tipping comp instead!.
You going to the signing/mall on Wed? and track on Thurs?
Im going to the mall for a look but not lining up ( i have better ways to get sigs)
Sunday night concert for us

[bjsti7]

I will be there, can't wait

[rex555]

I will be there, can't wait

Who have you schmoozed to get a corporate ticket bj? ;)

[Brasha]

Thanks for the link Darren, when you google Clipsal, it mainly comes up with accomodation and not event info.
Cheers,
Thomas

When I google "Clipsal" I get "Established in 1920, the world famous Clipsal brand is Australia's number one brand of electrical accessories.................":rolleyes:

[bjsti7]

Who have you schmoozed to get a corporate ticket bj? ;)

I wish, have to pay this year Neil :(

[rex555]

I wish, have to pay this year Neil :(

Bugga. Looks like if I want to go I'll be doing the same.

[Holdennumber1]

You going to the signing/mall on Wed? and track on Thurs?
Im going to the mall for a look but not lining up ( i have better ways to get sigs)
Sunday night concert for us I wish mate, but I got this stupid thing called school that I gotta go to at the same time as the signing (will get my sigs at the track).:( I'll be at the track all 4 days though.:)
Brasha, I did google "clipsal 500" but everyone calls it "Clipsal" here for short.;)

[bjsti7]

Have they advertised what time the signings are and what drivers for the Wednesday ?

[Holdennumber1]

Have they advertised what time the signings are and what drivers for the Wednesday ? This is from the link that Daggy posted.

Drivers' Autograph Session

http://www.clipsal500.com.au/xstd_images/content_p ics/signing.jpg
Wednesday, 10 March 2010, 12-2pm.
Under the Canopy,
Rundle Mall, Adelaide.
V8 Supercars will be on display and star drivers from Ford and Holden will be available to autograph one item for each V8 fan.
It's your chance to get up close and personal with your V8 Superstars for FREE before the event starts.

[Oh Five]

If ya really desperate enough for a siggy, join the queue around 01.00 wed morning then take pot luck on who is signing when you get to the tables which are usually set out in Holden or Ford sides...bad luck if ya chasing drivers from both sides:rolleyes:
It is good for a laugh,seeing people lined up as far away as Port adelaide and they really think they are going to get to the tables in the alloted time frame:D

[BB]

I'm thinking of hanging around for a while Friday night to listen to Hill Top Hoods. A couple of local boys who went to the same school as my 2 (Blackwood High). I think they were a couple of years ahead of my oldest.

[Holdennumber1]

I'm thinking of hanging around for a while Friday night to listen to Hill Top Hoods. A couple of local boys who went to the same school as my 2 (Blackwood High). I think they were a couple of years ahead of my oldest. I've heard that some of my old teachers taught the boys from the Hilltop Hoods. Always good to see some local groups make it big.:)
I assume there'll be a lot of younger non motor sport fans around on Friday night though as they seem to have a very large fanbase.
Also, is it just me or do they always seem to have the more well known bands on last or late at night so you have to sit through hours of crap music before anything decent is on? The only exception was the Angels a few years ago an they were awesome!:D

[Oh Five]

Its usually the standard procedure that the best (or headline act,..not always the same thing;)) is on last.

[Buffalo]

I am hoping to be at the Clipsal 500 race ...

[daggy]

Noticed the top 10 shootout and Q1 is in the saturday instead of the usual friday.

SATURDAY
0815-0830 Aussie Racing Cars Race 2
0845-0905 Sports Racer Race 2
0920-0940 MINI Challenge Race 2
0955-1015 Touring Car Masters Race 2
1030-1050 CLIPSAL 500 ADELAIDE V8 SUPERCARS Qualifying 1
1100-1120 MWEM / Bikes Closed Track
1130-1200 CLIPSAL 500 ADELAIDE V8 SUPERCARS Top Ten shoot out
1215-1235 V8 Utes Race 2
1245-1300 Clipsal Demonstration Pit Straight
1310-1330 Australian GT Championship Race 2
1345-1400 Aussie Racing Cars Race 3
1435 CLIPSAL 500 ADELAIDE V8 SUPERCARS Leg 1
1645 approx End of race
1705-1730 Sports Racer Race 3

[whitlam]

I'm thinking of hanging around for a while Friday night to listen to Hill Top Hoods. A couple of local boys who went to the same school as my 2 (Blackwood High). I think they were a couple of years ahead of my oldest.

Funkoars are also Adelaide boys and put on a good show as well

I had been thinking of going this year but instead am going overseas, although it might have just been cheaper to go to Clipsal

[BB]

Noticed the top 10 shootout and Q1 is in the saturday instead of the usual friday.

SATURDAY
0815-0830 Aussie Racing Cars Race 2
0845-0905 Sports Racer Race 2
0920-0940 MINI Challenge Race 2
0955-1015 Touring Car Masters Race 2
1030-1050 CLIPSAL 500 ADELAIDE V8 SUPERCARS Qualifying 1
1100-1120 MWEM / Bikes Closed Track
1130-1200 CLIPSAL 500 ADELAIDE V8 SUPERCARS Top Ten shoot out
1215-1235 V8 Utes Race 2
1245-1300 Clipsal Demonstration Pit Straight
1310-1330 Australian GT Championship Race 2
1345-1400 Aussie Racing Cars Race 3
1435 CLIPSAL 500 ADELAIDE V8 SUPERCARS Leg 1
1645 approx End of race
1705-1730 Sports Racer Race 3

All I can say is they had better not stick it into the wall. There will not be much time left to fix it.

Fridays program

0815-0835 MINI Challenge Qualifying 1 0850-0910 Australian GT Championship Qualifying 1 0930-1000 CLIPSAL 500 ADELAIDE V8 SUPERCARS Bottom 14 / Rookies 1020-1040 Sports Racer Race 1 1100 1130 CLIPSAL 500 ADELAIDE V8 SUPERCARS Bottom 14 / Rookies 1140-1200 MWEM / Bikes Closed Track 1215-1230 Aussie Racing Cars Race 1 1250-1320 V8 Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series Qualifying 1 1335-1355 Australian GT Championship Race 1 1415-1445 CLIPSAL 500 ADELAIDE V8 SUPERCARS All cars 1500-1520 MINI Challenge Race 1 1540-1610 CLIPSAL 500 ADELAIDE V8 SUPERCARS All cars 1625-1645 Touring Car Masters Race 1 1700-1720 V8 Utes Race 1 1735-1805 CLIPSAL 500 ADELAIDE V8 SUPERCARS Meeting rides 1830-1910 V8 Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series Race 1


I wonder if Saturday's Qualifying 1030-1050 will be the whole field?

There will be a rookie bottom 14 something on Friday.
Doesn't sound very clear. I hope the whole field is not trying to get into the top 10 Saturday morning. I can see a few ending in tears.
0930-1000 CLIPSAL 500 ADELAIDE V8 SUPERCARS Bottom 14 / Rookies 1100 1130 CLIPSAL 500 ADELAIDE V8 SUPERCARS Bottom 14 / Rookies

[bjsti7]

yeah its going to be interesting, there will be no room for error and a make or break top ten saturday, alot of pressure on the drivers, should be very hairy

[BB]

yeah its going to be interesting, there will be no room for error and a make or break top ten saturday, alot of pressure on the drivers, should be very hairy

All we need now is another heatwave and drivers doing it in 38 degree heat. (I'll be ok our grandstand's got a roof:D)

[rex555]

All we need now is another heatwave and drivers doing it in 38 degree heat. (I'll be ok our grandstand's got a roof:D)

I hope that they are better shaded grandstands than last year. To squeeze some more $ out of the event they kept the pit straight corporate box at the top of the stand which meant that the shade was pushed back so far that if you were in the first 10 rows you didn't get shade until virtually after the race. Very poor planning.

[bjsti7]

I hope that they are better shaded grandstands than last year. To squeeze some more $ out of the event they kept the pit straight corporate box at the top of the stand which meant that the shade was pushed back so far that if you were in the first 10 rows you didn't get shade until virtually after the race. Very poor planning.

thats what you get for sitting up the front :D

[My Element]

i prefer the top ten to be on a friday like it was. that was great to watch in the late arvo, then see the konica cars race after that into twilight

[rex555]

thats what you get for sitting up the front :D

Friends had a spare ticket, not where I would have chosen to sit, thats for sure.

[Oh Five]

The thing i didnt like about the shade, was not seeing the air shows. We have survived 11 yrs without it (shade) pretty easy to seek relief under the stands during non race time.
The top 10 was good on the Friday, gave each day something to look forward to....If it aint broke ..:rolleyes:

[Holdennumber1]

We have survived 11 yrs without it (shade) pretty easy to seek relief under the stands during non race time. Bet you wouldn't be saying that if its 40 degrees and sunny.;)
The shades have made a big difference and make it more enjoyable to sit out in the stand all day. Especially if your wearing black or darker coloured shirts.
I like those cool zone fan thingo's too that spray water out. They're very nice on a hot day.:)

[Oh Five]

Thomas it has been close to 40 a couple of times there! Last year on the sunday ( i think) it was very nice outside, but with the breeze and shade under the sails, it was nearly jumper weather :)
Besides the poor girls in those skimpy bikini's (and less) have to stride that catwalk in the heat, and they survive ok:p

[ratster70]

Girls in skimpy bikinis and here i was thinking you went to watch the racing Bruce:p:p gee how wrong you can be about someone lol:D

[Oh Five]

Racing:confused:

Please explain :o

[supa-roo]

Racing:confused:

Please explain :o

Easy to explain when your from the sunny coast.

You go to the races to give you eyes a rest :p

[Oh Five]

If a gold ticket to pit straight grandstand and or accomodation available (shared room 2 beds) in a small house near track, would anyone be interested???

[smokey_dj]

i might be :D

[Holdennumber1]

Do it Chris, its a great weekend!;):)
BTW, I went for a walk around the track last night when the sky show was on and everything looked pretty much setup apart from obviously the sections of track that are roads up until a few days or so before it starts.
Now I really can't wait!:D

[Chev_350]

And now the real season begins!

Starting the year off in the middle east has got to be one of the most stupid ideas ever for an Australian Championship, The start of the racing season always used to be exciting, new cars, new drivers going around Clipsal, just wasnt the same vibe with it happening over the other side of the world on a track with a hand full of people in the stands

[fastboysmith]

it's funny because this feels like the start of the season and if that was just a practice

[Oh Five]

HRT prob wish it was:(

[bjsti7]

HRT prob wish it was:(

LOL, Tander said himself the season is already over:rolleyes:

[BB]

The refusal of the South Australian Motorsport Board to grant the Motorplex consortium a stand where they could lobby for development of a much needed motorsport park at Port Adelaide is very disappointing.
Here is a transcript from a comment on the Adelaide Motorplex facebook site
( http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=132341252872&v=info#!/group.php?v=wall&gid=132341252872 (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=13234125287 2&v=info#%21/group.php?v=wall&gid=132341252872) ) and answer from the board:
Hi Everyone,
Well I am absolutely gutted! The Consortium of Adelaide Motorplex applied for a Trade Stall at Clipsal where we intended to not only have a Drag Car on display but perhaps a Drag Bike as well. The intent of the Trade Stall was to promote not only Drag Racing but Motorsport at the Port! We were prepared to pay the full price asked by Clipsal, close to $5,000 to do this as we felt it was in the interest of not only Drag Racing, but Motorsport as a whole, which would be to the benefit of this State. But guess what? Here is the official response from IMG and apparently SAMSB along with Clipsal 500!... See more

From: Raggatt, Ben
To: David Green
Subject: Clipsal 500 | Support Motorsport at the Port

Hi David
Thank you for your note, I have passed this onto management within the South Australian Motorsport Board. They have come back and informed me that they will not allow such a site promoting the "Support Motorsport at the Port/Adelaide Motorplex" campaign as it is a controversial political issue in Adelaide and the Clipsal 500 is strongly supported by the State Government.

If you still wish to have your City Dismantlers drag car on display with no reference what so ever to the campaign please let me know.

Kind Regards

Ben 24 February at 21:19 · Report

and a simulated view of what they are talking about for Garden Island Port Adelaide. Feel free to join the group.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y56/turn8/Show%20 and%20Race%20photos/conceptracewaytj7.jpg

[Buffalo]

That sux BB .... I was talking to a mate in Adelaide this afternoon and he was telling me about this and that the Motorplex Consortium guys were now boycotting Clipsal. Am not sure what effect if any that will have though it will likely increase awareness of what they want to achieve which is a good thing - I just joined the group - thanks !

[rex555]

Having an election on the 20th of this month, the Liberals and minor parties/Independents are all jumping on this band wagon as a way of trying to swing people who are into motorsport/driver training and want to see this go ahead. The only people that the organizers are endorsing are the Liberals at this point who have said that it will go ahead if they get in.

[BB]

Having an election on the 20th of this month, the Liberals and minor parties/Independents are all jumping on this band wagon as a way of trying to swing people who are into motorsport/driver training and want to see this go ahead. The only people that the organizers are endorsing are the Liberals at this point who have said that it will go ahead if they get in.

Are they good for it, thats the question? Plus when the environmentalist get wind of it there might be a prper stink (not just the mangroves). I'm thinking dolphins, sensitive wetlands, endangered species etc for starters:rolleyes:

I guess the more people we can enroll the more pressure we can put on the clowns to sit and take notice.

[malscar]

Having an election on the 20th of this month, the Liberals and minor parties/Independents are all jumping on this band wagon as a way of trying to swing people who are into motorsport/driver training and want to see this go ahead. The only people that the organizers are endorsing are the Liberals at this point who have said that it will go ahead if they get in.

This happened here in the ACT. Motorsport complex, dragway etc. They promised a new dragway and to look at a complex, got in and six odd years later it still has not happened and by the looks of it, never will. You must remember that pollies don't care for anything other than getting elected and then change their minds quicker than Lady Gaga changes her knickers.

[bjsti7]

This happened here in the ACT. Motorsport complex, dragway etc. They promised a new dragway and to look at a complex, got in and six odd years later it still has not happened and by the looks of it, never will. You must remember that pollies don't care for anything other than getting elected and then change their minds quicker than Lady Gaga changes her knickers.

on a side note, does she where any :D

[Oh Five]

Have we got a list of who is going or if anyone wants to catch up anytime between Wed morn and Sun nite??
Can PM mobiles if anyone interested.

[Holdennumber1]

Have we got a list of who is going or if anyone wants to catch up anytime between Wed morn and Sun nite??
Can PM mobiles if anyone interested.
I'll be there with my Lowdesy dio trying to get a sig plus my million other skaifey items to get signed so I'll catch up with you Bruce.:) Plus payment for the footy tipping comp.

Only 3 days of school to go!:D Can't wait!

[Buffalo]

I'll be there on Saturday morning lurking around the Touring Car Masters cars with my spy camera ( maybe the Kelly boys can give me some tips :p ) .....

[rex555]

I'll be there on Saturday morning lurking around the Touring Car Masters cars with my spy camera ( maybe the Kelly boys can give me some tips :p ) .....

Wait until the cars are palettized for a flyaway round then you don't have to bend down to photograph underneath :D

[david5]

I'll be there on Saturday morning lurking around the Touring Car Masters cars with my spy camera ( maybe the Kelly boys can give me some tips :p ) .....

The biggest tip they could give is : Don't get caught

[My Element]

Wish I could go, don't have the funds and can't sit or stand for long periods of time due to a accident. Would like to have gone as I haven't been since 2004. I would have gone to CBC corner where I had been before. Fully catered for and has plenty of shade and a full alcohol selection.

[rex555]

Wish I could go, don't have the funds and can't sit or stand for long periods of time due to a accident. Would like to have gone as I haven't been since 2004. I would have gone to CBC corner where I had been before. Fully catered for and has plenty of shade and a full alcohol selection.

I got an invitation to go there a couple of years ago. Right on the corner is a good view but on the straight is pretty poor. They do a good job with the catering. The scotch was out as I was leaving to go to the Biante/TCM dinner. Pity I was driving.

[BB]

Have we got a list of who is going or if anyone wants to catch up anytime between Wed morn and Sun nite??
Can PM mobiles if anyone interested.

Saturday night at Hogs Breath for a steak and then back to the track for the crackers?

[Oh Five]

Bruce, I hope you dont mind but i have booked a table already (19.00), they strongly suggested it for that weekend.
Also a couple of spare seats if any members want to join us.

[wayno]

Jealousy is a curse, but boy I envy you guys now the REAL V8 season is starting. :o

[Oh Five]

Not too late to go wayno;):D

P.S we also do the Mexican place every year, i'll pass on yours and Brads (chuckys) regards

[BB]

Bruce, I hope you dont mind but i have booked a table already (19.00), they strongly suggested it for that weekend.
Also a couple of spare seats if any members want to join us.

Well done. I was only thinking today I reckon I might have to book.

I take it you booked Hogs Breath in Hindley St at 7.00pm? For info the crackers start at 9.20 pm. I reckon we will see what the weather has in store and play it by ear.

[Oh Five]

aahhh according to the website its in Gougar st:confused:, but anyhow if it IS in Hindley, We'll just carry the booked table from Gougar to Hindley:D

[BB]

aahhh according to the website its in Gougar st:confused:, but anyhow if it IS in Hindley, We'll just carry the booked table from Gougar to Hindley:D

Right again. The Hindley St restaurant closed about 10 years ago:o

[CraigD]

Go 17,18 and 19!!!!!

[Oh Five]

Right again. The Hindley St restaurant closed about 10 years ago:o


Leave the organising to a victorian mate:p:D

[bjsti7]

Right again. The Hindley St restaurant closed about 10 years ago:o

closer to 15 years I think:)

[Oh Five]

Be honest BB you were thinking of the crazy horse;)

[Holdennumber1]

For anyone that wants to know, I'm pretty sure Lowndes and Whincup will be at Southgate Holden on Wednesday for a signing session after the one at Rundle Mall.
Probably much easier to get a sig their than at the track or the other signin sessions.:)
Cheers,
Thomas

P.S Bruce, you been to the crazyhorse?

[malscar]

P.S Bruce, you been to the crazyhorse?

And all the other establishments down Hindley St. When the GP was in town, it was always a long night on Sunday. Normally saw the sun coming up on Monday:o

[My Element]

For anyone that wants to know, I'm pretty sure Lowndes and Whincup will be at Southgate Holden on Wednesday for a signing session after the one at Rundle Mall.
Probably much easier to get a sig their than at the track or the other signin sessions.:)
Cheers,
Thomas


do you know what time?

[Holdennumber1]

do you know what time? Nah, I just heard it from my dad who saw it advertised somewhere so I can't say I do (hey, it might not even be true). It would probably be best just to ring them and see.:)

[Oh Five]

P.S Bruce, you been to the crazyhorse?

Is a frogs bum watertight?

[fastboysmith]

Is a frogs bum watertight?
thats a new one for me, almost lost it there and almost found out if my pants were too

[wayno]

Safe travels to all going.
Hope there is some great racing this week end.

[Oh Five]

Thanks Wayno, this time tomorrow should be pretty close.
Expect the unexpected at Adelaide, it rarely dissapoints:)

[ViperSRT10]

I'll be on my way tomorrow, can't wait! Looking forward to seeing Team Vodafone inside Holden Heaven, I wonder how many Ford guys are going to turn into Holden converts??? Should be a great weekend.

[daggy]

I got into race mode today for the weekend and headed into town for the drivers autograph session. They also had on display the audi r8 gt3 for the gt race. Its a mean looking machine. Got pics but cant be bothered mucking around posting and working out attachments.

[Holdennumber1]

Wooohoo, just 1 more sleep and Clipsals here!:D:)
Hopefully the weathers good. At least the rain will keep all the dust down and give the lawn a good water.
And If anyone see's a young fella with a Lowndes dio, say hi as its me. Now I just gotta finish the thing.:)
Cheers,
Thomas

[bjsti7]

got my 96 and 03 winners signed today thanks greg, craig and rick :) did have to drive all over town to get it though :(

[rex555]

got my 96 and 03 winners signed today thanks greg, craig and rick :) did have to drive all over town to get it though :(

If I'd have known that you were driving all over town, I'd have given you my Bathurst book to be signed by Davidson. He's the only winner from the modern era that I don't have. :D One more stop wouldn't have worried you, would it BJ? ;) You must be getting a pretty impressive collection by now?

[bjsti7]

If I'd have known that you were driving all over town, I'd have given you my Bathurst book to be signed by Davidson. He's the only winner from the modern era that I don't have. :D One more stop wouldn't have worried you, would it BJ? ;) You must be getting a pretty impressive collection by now?

not as good as yours;) I missed out on Davidson as well, I still need Tander and Scaife to sign my 60th anniversary model COA

[rex555]

not as good as yours;) I missed out on Davidson as well, I still need Tander and Scaife to sign my 60th anniversary model COA

Other than a bunch of Fords my collection is all small stuff. No contest against a 1/18 Bathurst winners set. :D

[AmonFan]

First session of the TCM, no real surprises up the front....

http://www.natsoft.com.au/cgi-bin/results.cgi?14/03/2010.ADEL.P1

[david5]

Gee Mad Andy has done well & at least the Green car is quicker than a Phase IV. ;)

[AmonFan]

Gee Mad Andy has done well & at least the Green car is quicker than a Phase IV. ;)

Great to have Mad Andy in the series... BY will get faster :)

[My Element]

got my 96 and 03 winners signed today thanks greg, craig and rick :) did have to drive all over town to get it though :(

If I'd have known that you were driving all over town, I'd have given you my Bathurst book to be signed by Davidson. He's the only winner from the modern era that I don't have. :D One more stop wouldn't have worried you, would it BJ? ;) You must be getting a pretty impressive collection by now?

and i would have chucked in petrol money to get my lowndes stuff signed. Ive seen ya rego plate around my marion area hey

[rex555]

and i would have chucked in petrol money to get my lowndes stuff signed. Ive seen ya rego plate around my marion area hey

We could have really loaded him up and made it worth while :D

Which plate?

[GLENN L]

First session of the TCM, no real surprises up the front....

http://www.natsoft.com.au/cgi-bin/results.cgi?14/03/2010.ADEL.P1
is the engine capacity on the quily sheet corect for the cars? if not can you change engine capacity from what it would have origialy been? i notice on the TCM site that the dato 1600 has a sr20 in it, is that true.

[bjsti7]

Bjsti7 or rex555 ?

[david5]

Go the Green car, only did 3 laps too.

http://www.natsoft.com.au/cgi-bin/results.cgi?14/03/2010.ADEL.Q1

[AmonFan]

Go the Green car, only did 3 laps too.

http://www.natsoft.com.au/cgi-bin/results.cgi?14/03/2010.ADEL.Q1

Was there ever any doubt :D Bill Pye coming to grips with the ex Hunter owned Bowe driven Camaro too.... The XA 250 is in the top 20 :p

[HRT1]

not as good as yours;) I missed out on Davidson as well, I still need Tander and Scaife to sign my 60th anniversary model COA

got that done at homebush.... was a lot easier task than i thought it would of been. just stalk skaife at the start of the days walking around the channel 7 areas.... u can always track him down one way or another

[daggy]

Just got back from the track. The TCM were prob the best to watch today.
After the first practise John Bowes car had front left damage and Bill Pye's camaro had a snapped tail shaft in p1 and ended q1 on the back of a flatbed truck with a missing rear wheel. The GT champs were ok. Seems a few of the porsches are a bit quicker than anything else. Oh and the ascari sounds awesome!
One of the stalls had the 2009 bathurst winner in all scales.

[My Element]

had a mate call me at 10.30am, said come to clipsal. I was in the HRT box then had lunch with the greg murphy/russell ingall team tent got a couple of things signed by murph, had a pit tour. What a day. The Paul Morris team made me feel like part of the family it was awsome.

[Holdennumber1]

I got a dodgy pic here of Bowes car with the damage. Did you see how it happened Darren?
http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/7726/p3110024.j pg


The wierdest thing I saw all day was in the GT series when Tony Quinn spun his car on pit straight with about 100 metres to the chicane. Dunno how he managed that. And then laps later, a lambo randomly lost a rear wheel while diving through there and it hadn't even had a crash previous to it.

Anyway, overall it was a good day. Perfect weather and lots of things to see and do before the V8's hit the track tommorrow. There was also plenty of diecasts to check out and buy (got me a 1:18 07 Murph car for $79).
Heres some quick pics.
http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/3884/p3110010.jpg

http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/4387/p3110044.j pg

And lastly, a pic of the 09 Bathurst winner. Sorry for the poor quality but I got a really strange stare from the guy from exclusive collectables and wanted to leave.
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/9819/p3110029.j pg

Cheers,
Thomas

[daggy]

I got a few pics of the damage on bowe's car. Didnt see how it happened but it must of been an easy-ish fix as he got pole in the qualifying session a few hours later.
Good buy on the murph car.. Well done
I took exactly the same pic of the 09 bathurst winner as you.. Funny. And yes i got stares too

[Captain Kangaroo]

Bowe got it slightly wrong going into the last corner... got onto the grass, and it slid all the way into the tyre wall at the end. Not major damage, but a little embarrassing.

Looks like good battles ahead between the Bowe and Bullas Mustangs, the Falcon of Richards, and Miedecke in the Comaro.

[My Element]

was the 09 car for sale? I got murphs car too and then had it signedhttp://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab82/mode lsinc05/P2080033.jpghttp://i852.photobucket.com/al bums/ab82/modelsinc05/P2080029.jpghttp://i852.phot obucket.com/albums/ab82/modelsinc05/P2080028.jpght tp://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab82/modelsinc05/ P2080001_2.jpg

[Holdennumber1]

Lol, your Murph 07 car is COA# 1059 and mine is #1058. And nah, I don't think they had his 09 car but I didn't check.
Cheers,
Thomas

[My Element]

lol about the COA. the 09 BW I meant

[wayno]

Can't wait to see the Ascari in the flesh. :)

[My Element]

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab82/modelsinc0 5/P2080545.jpghttp://i852.photobucket.com/albums/a b82/modelsinc05/P2080536.jpghttp://i852.photobucke t.com/albums/ab82/modelsinc05/P2080502-1.jpghttp://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab82/model sinc05/P2080489.jpgits a shame about the fencing, but there is no way around it

[My Element]

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab82/modelsinc0 5/P2080789.jpghttp://i852.photobucket.com/albums/a b82/modelsinc05/P2080790.jpg

[HRT1]

hrt transporter looks to have had a couple of only minor tweaks while the vodafone one has had a complete overhaul.... looks much more simple and easy going on the eye compared to last years monster artwork

[HRT-222]

HRT truck looks great again, always loved that scheme, the team vodafone truck looks similar to what it was in about 2007-8, obviously alot different compared to last years

[HRT1]

yeh nothing wrong with the hrt one im just trying to pick up whats a little different.... the bonnet on the car obviously, but anything else??

[HRT-222]

Yea not much i don't think, other than the bonnet as you mentioned, jus a few minor things on the side of the car

[My Element]

i should have taken the photo from the other side of the 888 transporter. They have grass along the bottom in the paint scheme too. Very clever, it made me look twice at it.

[brchi17]

its a shame about the fencing, but there is no way around it

it's much better just to go through it ;)

[<Jonboy>]

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab82/modelsinc0 5/P2080502-1.jpg
i though Jim was driving something else this year?

[My Element]

i though Jim was driving something else this year?

he was in that and the Porsche yesterday

[brchi17]

I don't think the Javlin is race ready yet ;)

[Chev_350]

I don't think the Javlin is race ready yet ;)

That is going to be a mean lookin car when ready :cool:

[Bones]

Steve Owen has won the first race. Its also the first race win for Greg Murphy Racing

[VXfan]

Steve Owen has won the first race. Its also the first race win for Greg Murphy Racing
Excellent result.Just a pity none of the main game teams give him a go..:(

[Designer]

Yea not much i don't think, other than the bonnet as you mentioned, jus a few minor things on the side of the car

The whole car is new...obviously the 2010 livery, and a new angle for the car. Rest of the truck remains the same, only the print of the car is updated.

[rex555]

Got to say that after being at the track today the standout was the TCM. Guys giving it their all, cars moving around, squirming on tyres, cocking wheels off the ground when cornering, overtaking, great stuff. Real racing where the drivers have to be in control of the cars, no one in the pits telling them to stiffen bars etc. Interesting point, on the back window of Leanne Tanders GT a faded, bubbled sticker with FORD by COFFE (spelling), now thats original. The Mustangs were great as were the GTS's but the stand out was the Alfa having its neck wrung. Not fast but 110% committed to the corners, full lock well before the apex and maintaining it with the inside wheel well off the ground. And the sound of those old cars............

Biggest disappointments were the lack of Astons in the GT racing and the R8 smacking the wall and pulling into the pits after not completing a full lap. Other than that a great day.

[Oh Five]

With the qualifying and top ten moved to saturday, it has made thurs and friday very boring days. I only sat down today to watch the historics,utes and reserves from around 16.00 to 19.15. Up till then i have just plodded around the merchandise and paddock areas.

[brchi17]

....Biggest disappointments were the lack of Astons in the GT racing and the R8 smacking the wall and pulling into the pits after not completing a full lap. Other than that a great day.

Sadly Mr.Quin has his awesome DBRS9 for sale, I wonder in light of today if he'll change his mind about this and his Mosler.....

I was devastated to see the R8 eat the wall as being the only one outside of Europe, getting spares might take a while....:(

[wrxwrc]

Think Mr Quinn might need some $$$ after he well & truly blew his engine into a million pieces in his R35 GTR at Rally Tasmania going into Savage River Stage...then Klarke Quinn did exactly the same coming out of Savage River in the sister GTR!! Very exspensive weekend for the VIP Petfoods Team GTR's

[Holdennumber1]

Just got back from day two and it was another cracker. The weather gods are being very nice with the weather (IMO) perfect for the last two days.:) Pity about the dust though as I now got bad hayfever. At least it blocks out the smell of alcohol and cigarette smoke from the concert.
Anyway, I just noticed that the HRT boys aren't at all interested in the fans. Fair enough if it was race day and it was busy but they won't even sign something once the last of their sessions is done. I asked Davison for a sig and he turned his head away and walked straight past. And he was in no rush to get anywhere too as previous to that, he was watching the other categories race on one of the screens in the HRT pits.
Lastly, Jim Richards looks busy again. He was racing in two seperate categories today.

[superfly]

Anyway, I just noticed that the HRT boys aren't at all interested in the fans. Fair enough if it was race day and it was busy but they won't even sign something once the last of their sessions is done. I asked Davison for a sig and he turned his head away and walked straight past. And he was in no rush to get anywhere too as previous to that, he was watching the other categories race on one of the screens in the HRT pits.


Tossers. I noticed the same with Courtney at last year's Indy race or SuperGP. I asked him to sign a poster and his lame excuse was that he didn't have a pen. I had one but he kept walking.

Whincup is only driver I know that is always interested in the fans. At the SuperGP, he signed my poster no probs even though he was told to hurry up by his female minder. A few years ago, he signed my son's shirt and even posed for photo's with him.

Enjoy the racing!!! I'll be watching it on TV. Go the Fords and go Whincup.

[Kashmir]

I think all drivers are guilty of it bar Lowndes and maybe one or 2 others.

Anyway what a cracker race yesterday one of the best in a while, was good to see so much passing also good to see GT win.

[wazza002]

I think all drivers are guilty of it bar Lowndes and maybe one or 2 others.

Anyway what a cracker race yesterday one of the best in a while, was good to see so much passing also good to see GT win.


Yeah it took GT a long time getting a win down there Kashmir, But good to see a smile back on hie face LoL :D

[Kashmir]

Qualifying for todays race *Spoilers*







Qualifying Q11 20 Mins
Scheduled Start 11:00
PRELIMINARY RESULT
Track Fine & Warm
Page 1 Issue 1 SA15A
Start Sun Mar 14 11:00
Elapsed Time 20:00
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Pos Car Competitor/Team Driver Vehicle Cap CL Laps Fastest...Lap Gap

1 2 Toll Holden Racing Team Garth Tander Holden Commodore VE 5000 9 8 1:20.9560R
2 1 TeamVodafone Jamie Whincup Holden Commodore VE 5000 7 7 1:21.0513r 0:00.0953
3 5 Orrcon Steel FPR Falcon Mark Winterbottom Ford Falcon FG 5000 10 10 1:21.1788r 0:00.2228
4 17 Jim Beam Racing Steven Johnson Ford Falcon FG 5000 12 9 1:21.2616r 0:00.3056
5 34 Fujitsu Racing / GRM Michael Caruso Holden Commodore VE 5000 12 11 1:21.4465 0:00.4905
6 15 Jack Daniel's Racing Rick Kelly Holden Commodore VE 5000 9 8 1:21.4698 0:00.5138
7 22 Toll Holden Racing Team Will Davison Holden Commodore VE 5000 11 11 1:21.4946 0:00.5386
8 9 SP Tools Racing Shane Van Gisbergen Ford Falcon FG 5000 9 8 1:21.5496 0:00.5936
9 18 Jim Beam Racing James Courtney Ford Falcon FG 5000 13 10 1:21.5701 0:00.6141
10 3 Centaur Racing Tony D'Alberto Holden Commodore VE 5000 11 7 1:21.5992 0:00.6432
11 8 Team BOC Jason Richards Holden Commodore VE 5000 11 5 1:21.6145 0:00.6585
12 51 Castrol Edge Racing Greg Murphy Holden Commodore VE 5000 10 7 1:21.7072 0:00.7512
13 6 Dunlop Super Dealer FPR Falcon Steven Richards Ford Falcon FG 5000 10 8 1:21.7172 0:00.7612
14 888 TeamVodafone Craig Lowndes Holden Commodore VE 5000 9 9 1:21.7422 0:00.7862
15 33 Fujitsu Racing / GRM Lee Holdsworth Holden Commodore VE 5000 11 4 1:21.7579 0:00.8019
16 14 Trading Post Racing Jason Bright Holden Commodore VE 5000 11 11 1:21.8514 0:00.8954
17 24 Bundaberg Red Racing Team Fabian Coulthard Holden Commodore VE 5000 10 10 1:21.9002 0:00.9442
18 55 The Bottle-O Racing Team Paul Dumbrell Ford Falcon FG 5000 10 10 1:21.9301 0:00.9741
19 39 Supercheap Auto Racing Russell Ingall Holden Commodore VE 5000 13 8 1:21.9745 0:01.0185
20 4 Irwin Racing Alex Davison Ford Falcon FG 5000 11 10 1:22.0832 0:01.1272
21 19 Dick Johnson Racing Jonathon Webb Ford Falcon FG 5000 10 8 1:22.1623 0:01.2063
22 7 Jack Daniel's Racing Todd Kelly Holden Commodore VE 5000 11 6 1:22.2307 0:01.2747
23 47 Wilson Security Racing Tim Slade Ford Falcon FG 5000 12 12 1:22.3026 0:01.3466
24 21 Fair Dinkum Sheds Racing Karl Reindler Holden Commodore VE 5000 10 10 1:22.4228 0:01.4668
25 11 Rock Racing Jason Bargwanna Holden Commodore VE 5000 12 10 1:22.6178 0:01.6618
26 12 Triple F Racing Dean Fiore Ford Falcon FG 5000 12 12 1:22.6279 0:01.6719
27 30 Gulf Western Oil Racing Daniel Gaunt Holden Commodore VE 5000 9 7 1:22.8259 0:01.8699
28 16 Supermax Racing Tony Ricciardello Holden Commodore VE 5000 11 10 1:23.3578 0:02.4018

Fastest Lap Av.Speed Is 143kph, 105% Of First 1 Is 1:25.0038
Current Practice Record Is 1:21.2773 Set On 20/03/2009 By Jamie Whincup In A Ford Falcon FG
R=under lap record by greatest margin, r=under lap record, *=fastest lap time
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ____________________________
Issue# 1 - Printed Sun Mar 14 11:27:51 2010 Timing System By NATSOFT (03)63342353 www.natsoft.com.au/results & Dorian DATA-1
Timing by V8 Supercars and A7 Club of SA

Courtesy of Natsoft
http://www.natsoft.com.au/cgi-bin/results.cgi?14/03/2010.ADEL.Q11

[PeteWalsh]

Great to see the V8's come back to life, lots of interesting stuff going on in Adelaide!

Sounds like there were dramas with cutting/hopping in Qual/Shootout today, looking forward to watching the telecast this arvo.

[My Element]

I have a feeling it is going to rain. The look of the sky atm is very dark

[ratster70]

Not just because of Garths win but how good was yesterdays racing altho there was some silly driving. lowndesy's error in judgement was very weird to say the least and what was the giz thinking with the tyre bundle was definetley a podium gone begging there:rolleyes: hope todays racing is as good:D and hope garth can back 2 back wins

[wazza002]

Its stating on TV Now, And good luck in the comp to guy's ;):)

cheers wazza

[My Element]

this ute race will be interesting

[ratster70]

Its stating on TV Now, And good luck in the comp to guy's ;):)

cheers wazza

We still got another hour before it starts here dammit and yes good luck to comp guys:D

[wazza002]

this ute race will be interesting


Yeah did you see that overtake and lleft him in the wall LoL :D

[My Element]

yep told ya lol. big hit

[VXfan]

I just noticed that the HRT boys aren't at all interested in the fans
Hence why I don't like them anymore.Unless ur at an HRT function or fan day they don't wanna know u.
No doubt I'll get shot down in flames for this as it's one big HRT love-in here most of the time..:rolleyes:
Cheers,
Tony.

[My Element]

i think its because after a race like this your completely buggered, the last thing you want to do is sign a autograph. GT is on facebook and chats to people. They cant please everyone all of the time.

[My Element]

hey guys I'm 10 minutes from the city and it's raining

[wazza002]

this is going to be good LoL :D

[My Element]

not heaps wet where i am, but its humid and they are the really big rain drops. Sky looks bad over the ocean. another 20 mins and they will have wet weather tyres on i reckon

[ratster70]

Ok we a bit slow up here sorry coz our telecast has only just started here. Now with the qualifying debacle on curb hopping im a bit lost now as at the end of quali they interviewed the v8 official on the rule and he said quote "if found in breach of all 4 wheels curb hopping your fastest time in the whole session is taken away" so can someone tell me why whincup is starting from P2 when he was found in breach very odd when winterbottom and courtney and several others where pinged and dropped back:rolleyes: im missing something here i know just seems odd

[My Element]

Ok we a bit slow up here sorry coz our telecast has only just started here. Now with the qualifying debacle on curb hopping im a bit lost now as at the end of quali they interviewed the v8 official on the rule and he said quote "if found in breach of all 4 wheels curb hopping your fastest time in the whole session is taken away" so can someone tell me why whincup is starting from P2 when he was found in breach very odd when winterbottom and courtney and several others where pinged and dropped back:rolleyes: im missing something here i know just seems odd

dont know, i think skaife, and crompo were confused too. Stopped raining here too BTW

[Chev_350]

Whincup would have been pinged, but his second fastest lap must of been pretty close to his fastest.

[My Element]

hate to be the contractor who laid the concrete.. Race stoppage maybe?

[My Element]

that's really strange, there is curbing around Adelaide, near Rundle Street which isnt part of the track, and its in perfect condition. Been there since the GP days. The public drives on it every day.

[minh427]

Woohoo go Tander. Hard luck for Whincup. What a great race. Close racing at the front, never see that when they were in the Middle East.

[Kashmir]

WOOOOOOT go GT:D nail biting finish.....geez that got the heart rate going!

[My Element]

yeah great race

[Kashmir]

One of the best rounds in a long time, heaps of passing.

[bills]

NOw that was a great race apart from whincups black flag. WOHHOOO GO GT!

[wazza002]

The best round at clipsal ever and well done to Tander on his greatest win ever as well ;):)

[Pug205]

888 better look into using some of those old plastic splitter clips on their bumpers. Thats two of them to break in two races.

Mr Dane should start reading his rule book a little better before having a rant like.

An enjoyable race and well done DJR again :D

[barnart]

How good is Tony D in car 3, what a weekend he had.
2 top ten shoot outs a 14th & a 7th

single car team
low buget
4 year old car

Give this driver a new car & some big $$$ and look out I say

[smokey_dj]

agree completely scotty when the team gets back to melb ill be droppign by to congratulate him as there about 2mins drive from here hes doing a ripper job :D

[smokey_dj]

Ok we a bit slow up here sorry coz our telecast has only just started here. Now with the qualifying debacle on curb hopping im a bit lost now as at the end of quali they interviewed the v8 official on the rule and he said quote "if found in breach of all 4 wheels curb hopping your fastest time in the whole session is taken away" so can someone tell me why whincup is starting from P2 when he was found in breach very odd when winterbottom and courtney and several others where pinged and dropped back:rolleyes: im missing something here i know just seems odd

yes john you did miss something yes whincup and 5 others were penalised for curb hopping so jamie was told to go out and do another cracker lap and he did and thats why he ended up on grid where he did

[spiderken17]

Couple of things i noticed this weekend that i thought i might share. Don't know if its been mentioned but I'm not going back through pages of posts because i haven'e been on in a few days.:D
Caruso's car has blue headlight covers, Holdsworth's doesn't, easy way to tell them apart.
At various times this season both Lowndes and Whincup have had either red or black grilles. Rather than to tell the 2 cars apart, perhaps the red grille has different blanking to the black one and its so the team can tell them apart at a glance.

Anyway, though the racing was pretty good, yesterdays was like 3 racers in one and todays was like one giant sprint race. I loved them both (except for the result, although even that wasn't too bad), much better racing than in the middles east (which was a snoozefest). Its good to see Whincup not win for once and hopefully show that not all V8 rounds are boring.

[supa-roo]

Mr Dane should start reading his rule book a little better before having a rant like.


uh huh
He didn't have much to say about the carnage his other driver caused ay :p

[Chev_350]

that's really strange, there is curbing around Adelaide, near Rundle Street which isnt part of the track, and its in perfect condition. Been there since the GP days. The public drives on it every day.

Your standard road car doesn't apply the same force to the road that a V8 Supercar does.

[barnart]

agree completely scotty when the team gets back to melb ill be droppign by to congratulate him as there about 2mins drive from here hes doing a ripper job :D

I have have known Tony since he was 7 and is a greta guy

[ratster70]

yes john you did miss something yes whincup and 5 others were penalised for curb hopping so jamie was told to go out and do another cracker lap and he did and thats why he ended up on grid where he did

ok mate thanks thought i might have missed something ;)

and tell me guys seriously if you think the weekends racing was boring i cannot be a human living on the same planet yes im over the moon the GT won both races but what great results for the likes of the lesser guys holdsworth, d'alberto etc and great to see whincup is beatable finally ;):D

[HRT-222]

Well Done GT, much deserved win after a hard first 2 rounds

Will needs to figure out whats up with his car urgently because he's not getting the results that we would expect from him

[VXfan]

More BS officialdom ruins a potentially great finish yet again.:rolleyes:As for car 51,looks like 888 built a car out of Meccano and PMM put it together wrong,so sick of this...:mad:

[louieate8ate]

ok mate thanks thought i might have missed something ;)

great to see whincup is beatable finally ;):D
Everyone is beatable,Rat,the others just had to get their act together !!

[El Cheapo]

More BS officialdom ruins a potentially great finish yet again.:rolleyes:As for car 51,looks like 888 built a car out of Meccano and PMM put it together wrong,so sick of this...:mad:

At least it's fast Tony. Looked the goods and then some for the small portion of saturdays race when it was actually on the track :):rolleyes:

[GOBBO]

One of the best rounds in a long time, heaps of passing.

yea courtney was on a mission was good to see him come through the field shame in the end he couldnt have got tander but he was deff the best driver of the round imo

[return of the jawa]

roland dane had another sook again,its a bit different when jamie cuts corners on the track and cops a penalty,
about time i say gets away with way to much corner cutting.

[bills]

the rain made the race a bit interesting. dunno y whincup didnt change his tyres he didnt learn his lesson from saturday.

[inter]

well done to Gt, a little fortunate that the safety car came our or else he would of hat to pit for fuel, Gizz was in the same shoes.

Novenber last year I made a prediction that Ford will be lucky to win more than 4 races all year,,,,,,,

after 6 races.

GM 6 - Ford 0

whon know Frosty could probably finish 3rd or 4th in the title with out winning one race.

Also I am surprised at the speed difference between Will and Gt and also Frost and Richo?

[MP4/22]

I have to say I don't think Richo will be in his seat much longer. Moffat will replace him by the end of the year. Its fair to say that Winterbottom has the teams new Gen car, but Dumbrell HAS the same equipment as Richo and is destroying him.....

[gab73]

Nice of 7 to inform us why Jnr dropped to 14th after the last restart.

[louieate8ate]

I have to say I don't think Richo will be in his seat much longer. Moffat will replace him by the end of the year. Its fair to say that Winterbottom has the teams new Gen car, but Dumbrell HAS the same equipment as Richo and is destroying him.....
Early days but Dumbrell's going good !! (maybe changing to the Blue team agrees with him)

[GOBBO]

I have to say I don't think Richo will be in his seat much longer. Moffat will replace him by the end of the year. Its fair to say that Winterbottom has the teams new Gen car, but Dumbrell HAS the same equipment as Richo and is destroying him.....

i look forward to the day because sadly i believe while richo is behind the wheel it is a waste of a car bring on moffat i say .

[superfly]

well done to Gt, a little fortunate that the safety car came our or else he would of hat to pit for fuel, Gizz was in the same shoes.

Novenber last year I made a prediction that Ford will be lucky to win more than 4 races all year,,,,,,,

after 6 races.

GM 6 - Ford 0



That's only cause Holden bought the best team there is.

Without TeamVodafone, Ford was always going to struggle. I guess they realised their error in that now they sponsor DJR again.

[GOBBO]

but i also wouldnt say that so far holden have smashed ford like there motorsport manager said they would in my imo hes lookin a bit like a twat at the moment

[Pug205]

Losing 888 is a big loss to Ford that is no doubt but it is good to see the strength in the Fords that are left. Wins will be low on the ground this year that is for sure but at least they will keep the Holdens honest. It isn't quite the Commodore Cup that Simon Macnamara expected/wanted :)

[inter]

Losing 888 is a big loss to Ford that is no doubt but it is good to see the strength in the Fords that are left. Wins will be low on the ground this year that is for sure but at least they will keep the Holdens honest. It isn't quite the Commodore Cup that Simon Macnamara expected/wanted :)

close,
6-0 you cant get better than that.

whincup should of won both races this week end. The first one lost by pit decision a nd the second by sfetycar and vblack flag

[grease]

but i also wouldnt say that so far holden have smashed ford like there motorsport manager said they would in my imo hes lookin a bit like a twat at the moment

With the entries being about 2 to 1 why do ford have 3 of the top 5 drivers
1 Jamie Whincup Holden
2 Mark Winterbottom Ford
3 James Courtney Ford
4 Shane van Gisbergen Ford
5 Lee Holdsworth Holden

And race 6 shows Fords hunger 1st holden then what the next 4 Ford and 1/2 of the top 10 cars were Ford. If the championship finishes with about 4 Ford's in the top 10 that would be great for Ford, but that is a long way off yet and we can only wait.

[GOBBO]

yes true but going by the championship ladder i would say it far from complete holden domination yes thae are winning the championship but ford havnt exactly gone to sleep today and imo where unlucky not to win today .sure they might not wins as much as they used to but iam sure the wins will come

[My Element]

Your standard road car doesn't apply the same force to the road that a V8 Supercar does.

yeah but its been there since the gp days and its still in 1 piece, buses and trucks go over it all day every day

[Pug205]

close,
6-0 you cant get better than that.


From a win point of view, yep totally dominated for sure. I was referring more to Simon's comments about a lockout of the podium, which so far is far from reality and Championship wise there is a lot of Blue cars up there giving us hope.

[Holdennumber1]

Just got back from the track then and what a great day it was.:) Well done to Garth on an awesome effort!:D
I'm glad they had that safety car at the end as it made the last 14 or 15 laps a lot more interesting. And its great that Whincup had his fair share of bad luck for a change. Garth had it the first two rounds.
And after the race, my cousin and I went for a walk around the track when all the transporters were leaving. We joked that we might see some drivers out and there was Todd Kelly talking to a guy behind the bus (got my photo with him:)).
Lastly, the concert was great! For old guys, they put on a bloody good show.

[wayno]

Didn't see Saturday's race as the uninvited guests kicked out the aerial when they took the plasma. :mad:
Must say I enjoyed the race on Sunday though. Very impressed with the way Garth and Angry James drove.

[commanderwhite]

Well that's more like it - what a great weekend of racing!

R1 - I know Whingecup didn't get his new two front tyres but I don't think they would've made too much of a difference considering he was short on fuel so the tyre excuse has no merit.

R2 - Well personally Whingecup got screwed by the stupids regarding the black flag but rules are rules & to be fair nearly everyone else has been stuffed but the stupids at one time or another. And he was "looked after" very well by the stupids in qualifying when he quite clearly jumped the kerb with all 4 wheels inside the line - whereas others had their fastest times scrubbed - so as they say sh-t happens get over it & Dane.

Overall if the rest of the series is like last weekend we are in for a cracker of a season.

[gab73]

Well that's more like it - what a great weekend of racing!

R1 - I know Whingecup didn't get his new two front tyres but I don't think they would've made too much of a difference considering he was short on fuel so the tyre excuse has no merit.

R2 - Well personally Whingecup got screwed by the stupids regarding the black flag but rules are rules & to be fair nearly everyone else has been stuffed but the stupids at one time or another. And he was "looked after" very well by the stupids in qualifying when he quite clearly jumped the kerb with all 4 wheels inside the line - whereas others had their fastest times scrubbed - so as they say sh-t happens get over it & Dane.

Overall if the rest of the series is like last weekend we are in for a cracker of a season.
Whincup had his fastest time in qualifying removed to, his second fastest time was good enough to keep him up the front.

[k1w1taxi]

Must say I enjoyed both races. Is the first time in quite a while that I have watched both races from go to whoa over a V8 weekend. Was really impressed with BOTH DJR drivers JC looked much more mature while Steven showed more pace than I thought he possessed. Dumbrell was also a bit of a revelation.

Does GT still think the Title race is over?

Cheers
Lee

[Kashmir]

Does GT still think the Title race is over?

He said maybe around enduro time they could be back in it as long as they get consistent good results, he's moved up to 11th in points now.

[Holdennumber1]

I find it funny that Courtney denies ever hitting Whicup and causing the damage. Apparently, it was "like that already" and his explanation was that a piece of cement might have flicked up and damaged the rear of Jamies car.:D
Oh and Garth said that he'll need a lot more of those in of results for him to be back in the championship.

[My Element]

Im worried about HRT cutting it so fine on fuel all the time. They did that at bathurst in 05 and 09 and now adelaide

[smokey_dj]

and whats the score for those 3 :p

[HRT1]

they'd know exactly the amount of fuel they'll be ending up with at the end of each lap.... what did garth say was left? 300ml or something?

[rex555]

they'd know exactly the amount of fuel they'll be ending up with at the end of each lap.... what did garth say was left? 300ml or something?

Given that the 'heat' that was talked about on Saturday (only 30C) and the few drops of 'rain' on Sunday it was from what I experienced mostly Aaron-Noonan-hyped-up-rubbish to make the event more 'exciting'. I would say that it was part HRT misinformation to put other teams off, and part entertainment for the viewers. While I have the greatest respect for and enjoy the information given out by Skaife, Crompton and Larkham, the Ch7 professional commentry leaves a lot to be desired.

[bills]

Im worried about HRT cutting it so fine on fuel all the time. They did that at bathurst in 05 and 09 and now adelaide

u mean bathurst 2001? not 2005

[smokey_dj]

my previous open ended question still stands then :p

[grease]

GT had how much left, what about the warm down lap,used no fuel at ALL.

[rex555]

GT had how much left, what about the warm down lap,used no fuel at ALL.

If he was that low on fuel he would have had to have backed off in the last couple of laps and taken a place just to be sure of scoring some points. They knew that he had plenty.

[the_goldie]

With all the technology these guys have and readings available, as if a team would not know how much fuel was left to the ml?!

[ViperSRT10]

Another fantastic, well organised event yet again! Great racing and the change to the qualifying and top ten from the usual Friday afternoon to Saturday morning was a nice change. Great action in the chicane again, that mini rolling through the gravel and mounting the fence, the Audi and Mosler crashes and the aussie racing car losing it's door all added to the action. It was good to see the support event categories moved to the new location in front of the old SAJC stand, for a moment I was wondering what was going on when the usual area only had the V8 utes!?? Overall another great weekend except if anyone wants to fly out of Adelaide on Tiger, a word of advice...DON'T!

[fastboysmith]

Overall another great weekend except if anyone wants to fly out of Adelaide on Tiger, a word of advice...DON'T!
do you not watch airways, because if you did you wouldn't have gone tiger

[My Element]

u mean bathurst 2001? not 2005

yeah, i thought it was but wasnt going to go thru hours of DVD for find out

[ViperSRT10]

do you not watch airways, because if you did you wouldn't have gone tiger

After all the bad exposure they've received I gave them a go and regret every minute of it.....if you arrive 3 minutes late for check in, stiff brown lumps, had to spend a fortune to get home on Virgin and no refund from Tiger....OUCH!

[the_goldie]

Can not remember which thread it was in, but we were talking about the point system.

This is the point system that the motogp are using and I have applied to the first 3 rounds of the v8s, interesting to say the least.

*PBL-Points behind leader.


Drivers PBL Total
Jamie Whincup 0 113
Mark Winterbott 21 92
James Courtney 31 82
Shane van Gisb 47 66
Garth Tander 50 63
Lee Holdsworth 57 56
Craig Lowndes 62 51
Rick Kelly 64 49
Paul Dumbrell 72 41
Steven Johnson 78 35
Michael Caruso 80 33
Will Davison 84 29
Russell Ingall 88 25
Jason Richards 94 19
Jason Bright 94 19
Jonathon Webb 101 12
Alex Davison 101 12
Tony D'Alberto 102 11
Fabian Coul 104 9
Jason Bargwanna 106 7
Todd Kelly 106 7
Tim Slade 108 5
Steve Richards 109 4
Andrew Thomps 113 0
Daniel Gaunt 113 0
Dean Fiore 113 0
Greg Murphy 113 0
Karl Reindler 113 0
Paul Morris 113 0
Tony Riccia 113 0

[Holdennumber1]

Geez, the things people put on ebay.:D I can't believe someone is even bothering trying to sell the piece of trac that broke off on Sunday.

[HRT1]

kidding themselves. anyone got some good pics of the races from the wkend?

[daggy]

Think i got good pics. I took 380 over the 4 days :)

[HRT1]

any chance of showing some good ones off??

[daggy]

Would love to. For some reason i can only put the pic as an attachment. Doesnt work using imageshack or photobucket. And the pics are 3.5 meg. I can email some to you if you wish. Anything in particular?

[Holdennumber1]

I got some decent ones of the V8's while pitting plus when they were gridding up ect. Apart from that, the only decent ones are of the transporters on Sunday night when they were leaving the track.
I tried posting them just before but they are probably too big for a forum so I tied resizing it in photobucket and my computer froze.:mad:
Hey Darren, if you want, I can post them for you on the forum?
Cheers,
Thomas

[HRT-222]

I got some decent ones of the V8's while pitting plus when they were gridding up ect. Apart from that, the only decent ones are of the transporters on Sunday night when they were leaving the track.
I tried posting them just before but they are probably too big for a forum so I tied resizing it in photobucket and my computer froze.:mad:
Hey Darren, if you want, I can post them for you on the forum?
Cheers,
Thomas

If you could Thomas, some pics of the transporters on sunday night would be great :)

Cheers Josh

[daggy]

I can send a couple if u wish. Ive nearly given up trying here

[HRT-222]

That would be great thanks

[daggy]

Guess ill have to wait for approval.

[Holdennumber1]

If you could Thomas, some pics of the transporters on sunday night would be great :)

Cheers Josh Well I've been trying all night to upload them to imageshack and I've had no luck.:mad: This computer is just THAT BAD that it freezes and won't load any sort of pics or movies.
I'll have another crack tommorow at school and save the codes to a word doc and try that.:)

[ViperSRT10]

Apparently there were 245 people removed from the circuit over the weekend and 70 arrests, did anyone see that caveman removing the Jack Daniels flags out of the ground or bashing on the side of Exclusive Collectables trailer near Holden Heaven?

[brchi17]

Guess ill have to wait for approval.

your wait should now be over..apologies for the delay

[daggy]

Thanks!

[HRT1]

Would love to. For some reason i can only put the pic as an attachment. Doesnt work using imageshack or photobucket. And the pics are 3.5 meg. I can email some to you if you wish. Anything in particular?

Mate anything hrt and bundy red would be great

[daggy]

I have quite a few of the hrt, bundy and the 888 cars. Plus other categories. Oh and the fords too.

[daggy]

Heres a Bundy car

[daggy]

Bundy2

[HRT1]

approval..... haha sorry its just the impatience

[daggy]

jim

[brchi17]

approval..... haha sorry its just the impatience

Apologies, I've been busy doing the work that pays, you'll be able to see them now ;)

[Holdennumber1]

Nice work Darren!:cool: Were you in a grandstand or in general admission when you took those? I'm just surprised by the lack of fences in the way.:) I'm guessing it was one of the stands on pit straight right down at the start of pitlane?
Anyway, Matty H has helped me make the computer a bit faster so I'll post some of mine over the coming days. They're nowhere near as good as the last few posted though.

[HRT1]

Apologies, I've been busy doing the work that pays, you'll be able to see them now ;)
na no dramas was only kidding. of course u have a life outside of the biante forum;)

[daggy]

These were taken standing at the hairpin coming onto pit straight. The front on shots are actually taken through the fence. The zoom lens kinda makes it less noticeable. With the side on shots there is a large break in the fence where the extreme machines and other things can get on the track.

[Oh Five]

I forgot to post when i got back from Clipsal about the liveries. HRT looked MUCH better live than in the pics, as did Murfs i thought the green and red just didnt work,but looked really cool live. Jim Beam presented well, as did T8. But the one that stood out with a real crisp look was Bundy.
thats all from sandra Sully :p