[iV8SC15R34R35R36] Coates Hire Sydney 500, Homebush: 4-6 Dec (WITH POLL) - Page 5

bluesport · 5 Dec 2015, 09:59 (Ref:3595651)

I hope Frosty can cap it off with a race win tomorrow.

Razor · 5 Dec 2015, 11:32 (Ref:3595661)

Saw a brilliant sarcastic joke on Facebook that roughly read:

"HRT secure services Mark Winterbottom for 2 yrs on multiple million dollar deal, Garth Tander leaves kicking and screaming, Holden re-secures #1"

Umai Naa · 5 Dec 2015, 11:56 (Ref:3595663)

I don't recall the last time Mr Winterbottom's contract details were discussed.

kittle · 5 Dec 2015, 12:32 (Ref:3595668)

Awesome result for Frosty, and well deserved!! A lot doubted him but he did it on the back of a great year!!

Mixer · 5 Dec 2015, 12:33 (Ref:3595669)

Feel like the headlines should read: PRA secures title not even Winterbottom could lose...

Felt a bit like that the last few rounds.

Still, Ford and Pepsi gone for the team holding number 1 plate. Not good.

porsche91722 · 5 Dec 2015, 21:24 (Ref:3595722)

What was the Saturday crowd like in numbers? From what I could see, it didn't look great, but that could be be a bit deceiving from the TV pics. Be interesting to see what they get today in attendance figures, now that the championship has been decided, although I guess that people will have already decided if they are going or not.
Agree with what was said in commentary yesterday, hopefully the teams will throw the shackles off and go for it today, with basically nothing to lose. Manufacturers champs and 2nd & 3rd are never remembered or cared much about, except by the people who won them. I only caught the last race yesterday and it was fairly boring, although having said that Frosty did what he had to do. Congrats to him.

fomoco · 5 Dec 2015, 22:12 (Ref:3595729)

So, what is the likleyhood of PRA, snaring the the three cups,
1 down to Frosty
Dev Series ?
Team Championship ?

will Misters Owen and Waters be on top of their respective games to give the manufacturer leaving all three Cups ?

should be a good days racing in Sydeney

peckstar · 5 Dec 2015, 22:17 (Ref:3595730)

Is Frostys dad still around, Lots of talk about his mum. Just wondering as i have no idea.

D.R.T. · 5 Dec 2015, 23:22 (Ref:3595739)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mixer

Still, Ford and Pepsi gone for the team holding number 1 plate. Not good.

Apparently the category has never been stronger too?

Coincides with the end of the first year of a new media deal.

TSR · 5 Dec 2015, 23:45 (Ref:3595745)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razor

Saw a brilliant sarcastic joke on Facebook that roughly read:

"HRT secure services Mark Winterbottom for 2 yrs on multiple million dollar deal, Garth Tander leaves kicking and screaming, Holden re-secures #1"

Well Done & Congrats to Frosty on his Championship win, a real top bloke whom I have meet plenty of times. Enjoy the win as long as you can

chavez · 6 Dec 2015, 00:05 (Ref:3595749)

Quote:

Originally Posted by D.R.T.

Apparently the category has never been stronger too?

Coincides with the end of the first year of a new media deal.

The new deal was always going to reduce viewers and therefore sponsorship dollars.

But that argument can wait for the off season

Well done Frosty and PRA. And to Tim Edwards too.

Mixer · 6 Dec 2015, 00:20 (Ref:3595753)

Quote:

Originally Posted by chavez

The new deal was always going to reduce viewers and therefore sponsorship dollars.

I guess the problem is it seems even though the money "saved" the category the income doesn't seem to go near covering the category's reduced ability to bring in sponsors.

I guess at some point soon the next payment is due, maybe at some point there's enough money from Foxtel to allow lower cost, or more innovative sponsorships, bringing more to the sport?

bluesport · 6 Dec 2015, 00:20 (Ref:3595754)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mixer

Feel like the headlines should read: PRA secures title not even Winterbottom could lose...

Felt a bit like that the last few rounds.

Still, Ford and Pepsi gone for the team holding number 1 plate. Not good.

Mixer, just admit it, Lowndes lost, OK?

racer69 · 6 Dec 2015, 01:56 (Ref:3595763)

Quote:

Originally Posted by porsche91722

What was the Saturday crowd like in numbers? From what I could see, it didn't look great, but that could be be a bit deceiving from the TV pics.

I was there, it wasn't a 'ghost town' but you always had space around you, no lineups to go anywhere (except to get into the Coopers bar at the Turn 2 chicane), very easy to get a spot on the fence to watch the action, easy enough to find some shade for lunch etc..... a pleasant crowd but i'll laugh if i see claims of a 'bumper' crowd.

There were more spots to see the track than the last time i went in 2013 (particularly around the train station) but that was because there is alot less facilities and sideshows there this year'. The merchandise area for example seemed to be less than half the size it was back in 2013....

The highlight of my day was meeting Will Hagon on the train ride out of there though, so i'm glad I went

!

Gaz170 · 6 Dec 2015, 02:12 (Ref:3595766)

Quote:

Originally Posted by peckstar

Is Frostys dad still around, Lots of talk about his mum. Just wondering as i have no idea.

Apparently the family was raised by his single mother, no mention of what happened to his father.

Reload · 6 Dec 2015, 02:20 (Ref:3595768)

At least a few incidents where a car on a hot lap had his lap ruined by a car doing minimal speed on the racing line. Can sometimes be difficult to get out of the way at this track, but they need to do something about it.

Umai Naa · 6 Dec 2015, 02:31 (Ref:3595771)

They used to penalise for that.

GHOGH · 6 Dec 2015, 02:45 (Ref:3595779)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaz170

Apparently the family was raised by his single mother, no mention of what happened to his father.

This article says Frosty is 'estranged' from his Dad a former Australian Sprintcar champion.
http://tinyurl.com/zmqr2hl

Reload · 6 Dec 2015, 02:59 (Ref:3595788)

Frosty saying that a few people have been talking some crap and that he's going to get amongst it. Last race and Championship over could have this being a belter with lots of carnage.

fomoco · 6 Dec 2015, 04:03 (Ref:3595808)

2 cups so far , for the weekend , can PRA collect all three?

fomoco · 6 Dec 2015, 04:30 (Ref:3595814)

Warbuton just said, crowd numbers up for the year , tv 30% increase for the year , etc etc

naca · 6 Dec 2015, 05:41 (Ref:3595829)

Quote:

Originally Posted by fomoco

Warbuton just said, crowd numbers up for the year , tv 30% increase for the year , etc etc

Given the increase in coverage hours it makes sense, wonder if they are also including all the supports in that figure too.

rich07 · 6 Dec 2015, 06:42 (Ref:3595834)

I doubt Steve Owen will be getting a Christmas card from Tim Edwards this year

Reload · 6 Dec 2015, 06:50 (Ref:3595837)

Held some hope that we would see some good racing this weekend, however all we got was the same processional crap.

D.R.T. · 6 Dec 2015, 07:29 (Ref:3595844)

Quote:

Originally Posted by fomoco

Warbuton just said, crowd numbers up for the year , tv 30% increase for the year , etc etc

That is laughable from Mr Warburton

View Poll Results: Who will be crowned V8Supercar Championship Series Drivers' Champion In 2015?
Mark Winterbottom - #5 Pepsi Max Crew PRA Ford Falcon	40	80.00%
Craig Lowndes - #888 Red Bull Racing Australia 888 Holden Commodore	10	20.00%
Voters: 50. You may not vote on this poll

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