2016 Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hour: 4-7 February

**GTRMagic** · 19 Feb 2015, 04:11 (Ref:3506458)

Confirmed!

Lets Go...!

Hingo · 19 Feb 2015, 04:40 (Ref:3506468)

Woohoo!

It has also been confirmed that Channel 7 will be broadcasting it again.

**GTRMagic** · 19 Feb 2015, 05:35 (Ref:3506483)

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Originally Posted by Hingo

Woohoo!

It has also been confirmed that Channel 7 will be broadcasting it again.

Speedcafe Article Here

Not confirmed if #7 are broadcasting all 12 hours again

Victor_RO · 19 Feb 2015, 05:15 (Ref:3506477)

Still planning on coming. Will have to clear February 1-20 or something though to spend a bit more time visiting stuff down under around the race.

Finski · 19 Feb 2015, 05:19 (Ref:3506480)

Can't wait!

I'll definitely be camping there again!

msd76 · 19 Feb 2015, 05:24 (Ref:3506481)

What are we hoping to see next year? (apart from not seeing the safety every hour)

Reload · 19 Feb 2015, 05:38 (Ref:3506484)

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Originally Posted by msd76

What are we hoping to see next year? (apart from not seeing the safety every hour)

As far as entries/drivers go, additions that will attract the punters and are a distinct probability will be more Macca's, Nismo bringing another GTR, at least 1 Camaro and i wouldn't be surprised to see at least 8-10 main game V8SC drivers entered.
Will be interesting to see if T8 look after a car or 2 this time ?

peckstar · 19 Feb 2015, 05:52 (Ref:3506485)

changes for 2016
1 Id like to be there, but timing doesnt suit so unlikely
2. Say goodbye to class D,E,F. Reckon we have out grown it
3. Top ten shoot out. Its such a key part of Bathurst history and provides a good media package for saturday
4. I really didnt think the rx8s added to the event They are a bit old
5. The new merc would be nice but not sure where it will come from. Not sure betty will have one by then, and if not her then who?
6. would like to see the podium on tv
7. Chaz Nickand Scott
8 Some driver with WEC experience that have an australiasian link
9 Entire coverage on Mate, so we dont have to flick

one five five · 19 Feb 2015, 07:01 (Ref:3506513)

Midweek Motorsport on RLM in the Bathurst review mentioned that the organisers had 'other pans' for the production cars in 2016.... a seperate enduro?

They also indicated the multi-class format will be kept, with emphasis placed on the MARC's and GT4 still being a part of the event.

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Originally Posted by peckstar

8 Some driver with WEC experience that have an australiasian link

David Brabham covered that base didn't he?

peckstar · 19 Feb 2015, 09:45 (Ref:3506572)

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Originally Posted by one five five

Midweek Motorsport on RLM in the Bathurst review mentioned that the organisers had 'other pans' for the production cars in 2016.... a seperate enduro?

They also indicated the multi-class format will be kept, with emphasis placed on the MARC's and GT4 still being a part of the event.

David Brabham covered that base didn't he?

happy for the MARC's and the GT4s to stay ,

and Brabham, while good for the race, is probably not what i was after, seen him in the 1000km race a few times going back a few years.

Was more thinking Webber or Hartley or even Bamber or maybe some Audi LMP 1 drivers thats would be great

one five five · 19 Feb 2015, 09:54 (Ref:3506577)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

Was more thinking Webber or Hartley or even Bamber or maybe some Audi LMP 1 drivers thats would be great

Hartley raced last year in the 12hr in the United Autosport Audi, and Rene Rast was originally announced to compete in 2015 until he was called into the Audi LMP1 squad for this year, so they replaced him with Stephane Ortelli for last weekend.

I agree they'd be great to see, but i'd guess it depends on the testing schedule for the WEC teams

I reckon the best bet in terms of Audi drivers would be to try and lure the likes of Kristensen, McNish, Dindo or Pirro.

peckstar · 19 Feb 2015, 10:05 (Ref:3506582)

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Originally Posted by one five five

Hartley raced last year in the 12hr in the United Autosport Audi, and Rene Rast was originally announced to compete in 2015 until he was called into the Audi LMP1 squad for this year, so they replaced him with Stephane Ortelli for last weekend.

I agree they'd be great to see, but i'd guess it depends on the testing schedule for the WEC teams

I reckon the best bet in terms of Audi drivers would be to try and lure the likes of Kristensen, McNish, Dindo or Pirro.

and i wouldnt mind a couple of formula E drivers, but i guess they are mid season so probably wouldnt work

Shane001 · 19 Feb 2015, 12:15 (Ref:3506618)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

Was more thinking Webber or Hartley or even Bamber or maybe some Audi LMP 1 drivers thats would be great

Webber and Eric Bana

A Kristensen, McNish, ?? line up would be cool!

peckstar · 5 Feb 2016, 00:48 (Ref:3611734)

heres what i was hoping back after last years race

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Originally Posted by peckstar

changes for 2016
1 Id like to be there, but timing doesnt suit so unlikely. Tick
2. Say goodbye to class D,E,F. Reckon we have out grown it Tick
3. Top ten shoot out. Its such a key part of Bathurst history and provides a good media package for Saturday Cross
4. I really didnt think the rx8s added to the event They are a bit old Tick
5. The new merc would be nice but not sure where it will come from. Not sure betty will have one by then, and if not her then who? Cross
6. would like to see the podium on tv Neutral, still to be seen, probable
7. Chaz Nickand Scott Tick (ok missed Chaz, got the other two, but add reynolds)
8 Some driver with WEC experience that have an australiasian link (neutral, got Bamber)
9 Entire coverage on Mate, so we dont have to flick Cross (worse Mate, Ch 7, & Mate in melb, sydney, however more coverage on 7 this year)

Reload · 5 Feb 2016, 00:53 (Ref:3611736)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

heres what i was hoping back after last years race

Number 1 is a major tick for many ☺

rich07 · 19 Feb 2015, 06:00 (Ref:3506489)

I'll get off my ass this year and organise my campsite when they open and not over Xmas haha

Can't wait!!

Reload · 19 Feb 2015, 06:07 (Ref:3506493)

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Originally Posted by rich07

I'll get off my ass this year and organise my campsite when they open and not over Xmas haha

Can't wait!!

Get ya bum there Thursday

Reload · 19 Feb 2015, 06:11 (Ref:3506496)

I'd like to see the final qualifying session be the actual last session of the day, so that there is the expectation and build up throughout the day. With the final qually session being early arvo this year there was a real lack of excitement and atmosphere during the late Saturday hours.

rich07 · 19 Feb 2015, 07:11 (Ref:3506516)

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Originally Posted by Reload

Get ya bum there Thursday

Will do!

Looking forward to the 2nd annual tenthers dinner also.

velly4 · 19 Feb 2015, 08:49 (Ref:3506552)

Please no top ten shootout. Leave that to the V8s!

Unless there is a rule change I don't think there is any chance of seeing the new Mercedes.

They aren't even built yet, first teams might see them just before the end of the year.

I bet they will be classed as a 2016 model, everything I've seen points to that.

D.R.T. · 19 Feb 2015, 11:10 (Ref:3506602)

I am a fan of the current 20min Class A session as it is. Chris Mies in particular was great to watch putting in lap after lap - I think that is pretty good theatre.

A top 10 shootout - if channel 7 decided to broadcast it then yes I could handle that.

As has been discussed with the race starting at 5.50am - the earlier the 12 hour guys finish on Saturday the better for mine. A 3 hour production race on Saturday afternoon/evening would do the trick very nicely.

TCR · 19 Feb 2015, 06:25 (Ref:3506498)

Final qualifying session or "shootout" as the final event of Saturday would be good from a spectaors point of view, but it doesn't leave a lot of time for repairs should you happen to damage the car during the session.

peckstar · 19 Feb 2015, 06:47 (Ref:3506505)

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Originally Posted by TCR

Final qualifying session or "shootout" as the final event of Saturday would be good from a spectaors point of view, but it doesn't leave a lot of time for repairs should you happen to damage the car during the session.

I think thats the advantage of the shoot out. Only one car on the track so no traffic issues thus reduced damage issues.

Been a long time since there has been any significant shoot out damage also

mayhem · 19 Feb 2015, 20:54 (Ref:3506787)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

I think thats the advantage of the shoot out. Only one car on the track so no traffic issues thus reduced damage issues.

Agreed, a 4pm Saturday shootout is a no brainer.

Other stuff I'd like to see:
- A Webber/Bana/Patrick Dempsey Porsche entry
- As Pecky said, a D, E and F seperation from the 12 hour, maybe into a three hour enduro from 5pm-8pm Saturday with other production classes
- Some of the V8 drivers to race again (although I hear some V8 team managers are dead against this idea)
- Better supports (FFs and Radicals are uninspiring)
- Demonstration runs of former Le Mans cars perhaps

peckstar · 19 Feb 2015, 21:26 (Ref:3506799)

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Originally Posted by mayhem

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- Demonstration runs of former Le Mans cars perhaps

I like that idea, especially if i was there. enjoyed the F1 demo at last years 1000km race.

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