Thread: Holden axed in Aussie.

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It will be interesting to see what happens to the V8 Supercars in the next 12 to 18 months.

They may go as well.

Originally Posted by scarry

It will be interesting to see what happens to the V8 Supercars in the next 12 to 18 months.

They may go as well.

We could adopt the BTCC class (NGTC), or go Formula Mustang.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

We could adopt the BTCC class (NGTC), or go Formula Mustang.

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V8supercars have no relationship to Holdens or Fords sold to the public.
I cannot believe how deluded the fans are that go to Bathurst.
Lets see Nissans Volvo’s and Holdens do not come in RWD and the Mustangs look nothing like real Mustangs.
All have space frames engines and transmissions that cost a kings ransom.

All are levelled to provide a spectacle .
BTW there is a rumour from John Cadogan that no teams are viable and are secretly subsidised by the Federal government.
I cannot see much wrong with that off course considering the billions spent on football stadiums.
Give the proletariat cake.

But the cars could be anything. how about Kias or maybe MGs. Or maybe anyone rich enough or stupid enough to burn millions.

Regards PhilipA

Originally Posted by PhilipA

V8supercars have no relationship to Holdens or Fords sold to the public.
I cannot believe how deluded the fans are that go to Bathurst.
Lets see Nissans Volvo’s and Holdens do not come in RWD and the Mustangs look nothing like real Mustangs.
All have space frames engines and transmissions that cost a kings ransom.

All are levelled to provide a spectacle .
BTW there is a rumour from John Cadogan that no teams are viable and are secretly subsidised by the Federal government.
I cannot see much wrong with that off course considering the billions spent on football stadiums.
Give the proletariat cake.

But the cars could be anything. how about Kias or maybe MGs. Or maybe anyone rich enough or stupid enough to burn millions.

Regards PhilipA

Tin top racing for many years has been about "Holden V Ford",..the "Red" v the "Blue", the fans don't care about "not what you can buy" etc, there haven't been Aussie cars that could've raced in something close to road trim, on equal terms, for many years. Johnson raced a Sierra very successfully, fans still talk about his Sierras, fastest in the World they were, didn't worry the fans ya couldn't buy the car in Aussie, it was still "Holden V Ford", "The Blue Team" V "The Red Team".
I'm not a fan of Cadogan, & whilst I'm a big fan of Supercars, I really don't know how some teams survive, the cost of running a team is MASSIVE, for sure I wouldn't be putting any dollars of mine in, even if I had any!
So, for years, whatever the car, whatever the "configuration", it's been "Holden V Ford", that's what the fans wanted, that's what they got, in whatever form. But they can't have that any more.
So, what cars will run in Supercars next year, apart from Mustang?.....I don't know,....Ryan Walkinshaw has said He won't be racing a Commodore next year. Also heard that Audi, Mercedes etc, do not wish to run against Ford!!
Of course I'm aware that many on this Forum think Supercars is rubbish. Not a problem, whatever "floats ya boat" I suppose.
The TV Deal, FTA & Foxtel, is also up for renewal/renegotiation, so lots of challenges for Supercars, that's for sure.
Will I miss not seeing a "Holden" of whatever configuration running?.....Absolutely I will.
All IMHO, Pickles.

Originally Posted by Pickles2

Tin top racing for many years has been about "Holden V Ford",..the "Red" v the "Blue".

Totally correct there, before Nissan, Volvo and Mercedes became involved, Chrysler had applied to join the V8s with their 300c and bring a third brand in but was told NO - it is not a Holden or a Ford and thats all the competition will accept so no 300C also racing against Ford and Holden.

I think it has been nostalgia for many years just like the Poms with their Lancaster fly overs.

Regards PhilipA