2018 Australian GT Championship

[D.R.T.]

Originally Posted by Axeman444

Miedecke are selling the AM aren't they? Does Walky still have the Porker?

http://www.supercars.com/news/champi...-united-plans/

Originally Posted by Axeman444

Scudd and MacPherson gone. Twigg is in CC so would have to do double duty if he is in GT. As will Storey, Evans, Miles. And you are scraping the barrell using Manolias as an example of a shining light

You may see Macpherson moonlight in the Porsche throughout the season.

Scraping the bottom of the barrell?? He either turns up or he doesn't - wasn't your question about who would turn up with STM rather than conversations of performance capability?

You can also add Dylan O'Keefe in the HSY Audi for MPC

[D.R.T.]

STM to enter two Mercedes in Australian GT for 2018
Scott Taylor has announced that he will pilot one of two Mercedes-AMG GT3s which his team will enter in this year’s Australian GT Championship.

https://www.speedcafe.com/2018/02/19...australian-gt/

[peckstar]

Bates makes Audi switch for GT return

good to have tony back

[D.R.T.]

Great to see Tony back especially after his accident last year.

Has raced an Aston Martin, Mercedes and now and Audi in 12 months. Not a bad gig

[D.R.T.]

https://www.speedcafe.com/2018/02/26...s-gt-comeback/

Erebus Motorsport has commenced discussions with several manufacturers including Bentley as it looks to make a return to GT racing.

The Melbourne squad has been longing to rejoin the GT3 scene having been absent since contesting the 2016 Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour with a pair of Mercedes SLS GT3s.

In a bid to resurrect its GT racing roots the team is currently involved in talks with number of brands as it seeks to acquire new GT3 race cars.

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by D.R.T.

https://www.speedcafe.com/2018/02/26...s-gt-comeback/

Erebus Motorsport has commenced discussions with several manufacturers including Bentley as it looks to make a return to GT racing.

The Melbourne squad has been longing to rejoin the GT3 scene having been absent since contesting the 2016 Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour with a pair of Mercedes SLS GT3s.

In a bid to resurrect its GT racing roots the team is currently involved in talks with number of brands as it seeks to acquire new GT3 race cars.

I got the impression they are aiming for 2019, although it wasnt clear.

but im guessing ist a bit late now if they dont have cars in place at least for the first few rounds (round 3 is just over two months away)

[D.R.T.]

Word floating around is that Round 1 at the Australian Grand Prix is over subscribed with entries. Hopefully some of this momentum and competitors continue into the rest of the season

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by D.R.T.

Word floating around is that Round 1 at the Australian Grand Prix is over subscribed with entries. Hopefully some of this momentum and competitors continue into the rest of the season

how many cars will that mean?

F1 race winner to contest Aus GT at Albert Park

i expect to be early enough to watch this race at the track

[D.R.T.]

Pretty impressive drawcard for the event and Australian GT.

I am not sure of grid density however one would imagine it would it around the 40 car mark. So a decent spectacle - hopefully plenty of green flag running.

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by D.R.T.

Pretty impressive drawcard for the event and Australian GT.

I am not sure of grid density however one would imagine it would it around the 40 car mark. So a decent spectacle - hopefully plenty of green flag running.

Ive looked at the Aust Gt website and it is suggesting up to 30 cars, although i would think this may be more marketing than official. (for the record 29 last year). In theory also includes trophy cars

AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX

With up to 30 exotic GT3 and GT4 cars, valued at over $30M, Australian GT boasts the largest Level 1 field in Australia, with their stunning performance second only to Formula 1®.

[D.R.T.]

30 it is then!

Great news for round 1 of the Australian GT. Good to see to Marranello back out after they were MIA at the Bathurst 12 hour

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by D.R.T.

30 it is then!

Great news for round 1 of the Australian GT. Good to see to Marranello back out after they were MIA at the Bathurst 12 hour

definitely and with a quick driver. would think they are favorites,

[peckstar]

Australian GT confirms AGP sprint format

so same format as last years gP, which IMO is good

Pros in Race 1&3, Ams in 2&4

No driver penalties for skill

[D.R.T.]

Liam Talbot returning in the Porsche GT3

[D.R.T.]

GRAY COMMITS TO AUSTRALIAN GT GT4 CAMPAIGN
http://australiangt.com.au/2018/03/0...t-gt4-campaign

[D.R.T.]

Three-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner Marcel Fässler will contest the opening round of the Australian GT Championship at Albert Park.

The former Audi LMP1 star will partner reigning champion Geoff Emery in the #1 Audi Sport Customer Racing Australia R8.

It is hoped the Swiss driver will be able to contest all three endurance rounds of the Australian GT championship at The Bend, Phillip Island and Hampton Downs, in addition to the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix from March 22-25.

Probably a new favourite for the W at Albert Park

https://www.speedcafe.com/2018/03/09...n-aus-gt-grid/

[D.R.T.]

The 2017 Australian Endurance Championship-winning pair of Peter Hackett and Dominic Storey will re-form for the opening round of the Australian GT season at Albert Park.

Hackett’s partner for the three endurance rounds, which now form part of the Australian GT Championship, has not yet been announced.

https://www.speedcafe.com/2018/03/14...ir-grand-prix/

[Axeman444]

Originally Posted by D.R.T.

Hackett’s partner for the three endurance rounds, which now form part of the Australian GT Championship, has not yet been announced.

Considering there are no calendar clashes, and they are both being run out of Eggleston's, you would expect Storey will get the gig, finances being the only potential hurdle

[D.R.T.]

More announcements with Fraser Ross confirming Aus GT program with McLaren.

https://www.speedcafe.com/2018/03/15...ogram-mclaren/

[peckstar]

it will be good with a week to go to get a draft entry list

Rumored "full"field, but of what we know we are about 1/3 Gt4 and an unknown amount of Trophy cars (over 5 years old) possibly topped up by MARCs

[D.R.T.]

Originally Posted by peckstar

Rumored "full"field, but of what we know we are about 1/3 Gt4 and an unknown amount of Trophy cars (over 5 years old) possibly topped up by MARCs

Time will tell peckstar. No need to get ahead of yourself.

Great news to have the defending champion back though isn't it!

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by D.R.T.

Time will tell peckstar. No need to get ahead of yourself.

Great news to have the defending champion back though isn't it!

Yes, but he Geoff has been known for a while now

[Bcarr6]

Surprised no entry list yet...

A bit patchy but here is what I think is confirmed so far:

Eggleston Motorsport - Mercedes AMG GT3- Dominic Storey / Peter Hackett

YNA Autosport - Mclaren 650s GT3 - Fraiser Ross

Maranello Motorsport - Ferrari 488 GT3 - Giancarlo Fisichella

Jamec Pem Racing - Audi R8 GT3 - Marcel Fassler / Geoff Emery

Jamec Pem Racing - Audi R8 GT3- TBA

Walkinshaw Racing - Porsche 911 GT3 R - Liam Talbot

Tba - camaro

MPC - Audi R8 GT3 - Dave Russell / Rio nugara

Scott Taylor Motorsport - Mercedes AMG GT3 - Craig Baird

Scott Taylor Motorsport - Mercedes AMG GT3 - TBA

HSY - Audi R8 GT3 - Dylan o’keefe

MPC - Audi R8 GT3- Daniel gaunt / Tony Bates


GT4


Griffith Motorsport - Ginetta G55 GT4 - Mark Griffith

Tba - Aston Martin Vantage GT4 - Jeremy gray

[peckstar]

good job

After posting that i expect a list later today

[mayhem]

Can someone explain the GT3 round at the Creek in August to me. The Supercars are running on Friday and Saturday into the evening (3rd - 4th), and the GT3 calendar says their meeting is running between 4th - 5th. So Sunday is just GT3? Are there any other categories running on that day?