Bathurst....V8 Supercars...Russel is driving!!

Ok, back on topic - hope the rain turns up soon. :)

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Originally Posted by crackers

If you'd taken the trouble to read this thread, you'd have seen the comment back near the start of the thread. You'd also be aware that I've been trying to follow the race and that I've admitted that I've been away from the race for a few years. A simple correction would have been sufficient. I guess people aren't welcome to this sport if they're not 'sufficiently informed' like you.

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Lol.
Nothing arrogant at all, but if you wish to interpret it that way,....no probs. You made the statement, I simply told you it was absolute nonsense,..which it is..
Your other comments are fair enough. Anyway, if you do wish to know anything else, I'm pleased to assist. If you are genuinely interested, not like some on here, who are simply knockers, it would be a pleasure.
Pickles.

Ok, another question for the regulars. While the Volvo seems to have a bit of pace, the Nissans and Mercs are running mid to lower in the order. How have the these Marques been doing overall since their introduction? Is there any moaning about parity at all or are they happily developing the vehicles and slowly getting better?

Good question Gav.
The Nissans have struggled from inception with their inability to achieve sufficient engine power, owing to the Nissan Cylinder Head design.
The Mercs?...Well a few things there,...the Mercedes engine is different, it runs a flat plane crank which gives it different characteristics. and the merc engine has, at times, not quite so driveable through the range as others,...all fixable,...all it takes is dollars,..MASSIVE dollars, which Betty has been providing. The Mercs were originally using AMG for engine development, but Erebus are now doing that themselves. I guess also that the Nissans & Mercs haven't been at it so long. The Volvo engine is developed in Sweden.
martin.
Martin.

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Originally Posted by bacicat

First time watching Bathurst (and the V8's) in quite a few years. Lots of drivers I don't know of, and only 26 cars on the grid which is a bit **** poor IMO. I am generally enjoying it though, and now there's been a prang it's a bit better... :D

The pre race coverage was outright painful to watch though, so had the TV on mute for an hour before it started.

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I agree, where are all the cars?
Bring back different categories like the original race. A lot more interesting.

OK Guys,..25 laps to go,..Who's gonna win.
C'mon "Rocket Scientist", your name suggests you may know the answer?!!
Pickles.

First four cars within half a second with 25 laps to go,...not exciting?
Pickles.

Ha, black flag :) :D

If Loundes doesn't get brain fade:D:D

Whincup,disobeying team orders again...time for a talking to:o:D

It should give Dane something to winge about again..

What a GREAT race, record crowd, check out the numbers,..202000+, and a HUGE crowd at the presentation there. More people than ever before, so there are a few of us that like it!
Some of the features,... changing weather conditions..rain, wet track necessitating impromptu tyre change, speeds approaching 300ks after 6 hrs of racing, race strategies with different conditions, 20 laps to go...anybodies race,...just a second or two over the top 10 finishers, and the race winner Craig,..what a legend.
Many of my friends have "Bathurst BBQs", some fly flags in their front yards, Me, I had a ripper day, got an invitation to several places, but I prefer to watch it on my own,....Wifey cooks me my "Bathurst Breakfast" (big fry up), and then I just enjoy the race, all day,....which I did,...and a worthy winner.
Can't wait for next year!! Pickles.