[iV8SC15R2627] Castrol 600, Gold Coast: 23-25 Oct

[naca]

Was there over the weekend, about a quarter to a fifth still call it Indy. Wonder when the v8 rebranding of the event will finally get through to people.

[D.R.T.]

Originally Posted by naca

Was there over the weekend, about a quarter to a fifth still call it Indy. Wonder when the v8 rebranding of the event will finally get through to people.

Probably never.

People still yearn for the glory days - nothing wrong with that.

Indy was special and unique on the calendar - now the event is not too different than Ipswitch

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by D.R.T.

Probably never.

People still yearn for the glory days - nothing wrong with that.

Indy was special and unique on the calendar - now the event is not too different than Ipswitch

so why is the crowd 3 times as much as ipswich?

[Mixer]

Originally Posted by peckstar

so why is the crowd 3 times as much as ipswich?

Have you been to Ipswich?

[D.R.T.]

Originally Posted by peckstar

so why is the crowd 3 times as much as ipswich?

More vendors, volunteers, cleaners, security, support categories and v8sc staff to count as part of the official crowd?

Surely even you Pecky aren't going to suggest the event has the same buzz since it lost an open wheel headliner?

[Umai Naa]

I wonder if they count the people hanging off the hotel balconies, too?

[STEALTHY]

Originally Posted by Umai Naa

I wonder if they count the people hanging off the hotel balconies, too?

Dont forget the tramloads of people going along the track every few minutes

[Mixer]

Originally Posted by D.R.T.

Surely even you Pecky aren't going to suggest the event has the same buzz since it lost an open wheel headliner?

Who cares? I bet its cheaper to run too.

Indycar are no longer what they once were and they are not coming back.

V8Supercar and Formula E double header could get interesting?

Anyway 3 times the crowd at the Gold Coast, because Ipswich is a hole.

[D.R.T.]

Originally Posted by Mixer

Who cares? I bet its cheaper to run too.

Indycar are no longer what they once were and they are not coming back.

V8Supercar and Formula E double header could get interesting?

Anyway 3 times the crowd at the Gold Coast, because Ipswich is a hole.

Any billy karts would be cheaper again? I don't see your point.

Indycar with Power, Briscoe and Dixon would be quite something so let's not lose hope

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by D.R.T.

More vendors, volunteers, cleaners, security, support categories and v8sc staff to count as part of the official crowd?

Surely even you Pecky aren't going to suggest the event has the same buzz since it lost an open wheel headliner?

No, Im not going to suggets it has the same buzz, a v8 buzz is way different to a v8 turbo buzz.

However you have failed to explain why the crowd is three times as big, Clearly there is something different between GC and ipswich

There must be still something special about it

4th street race we have been to this year where the crowd is up on the previous year

[Reload]

Great to see little Perkins on the top step and the emotion that comes with it.
Amazing what a SC can do for a race when it appears at an awkward time.
Can we please not have co-drivers involved in determining Championships.

[275 GTB-4]

Originally Posted by peckstar

No, Im not going to suggets it has the same buzz, a v8 buzz is way different to a v8 turbo buzz.

However you have failed to explain why the crowd is three times as big, Clearly there is something different between GC and ipswich

There must be still something special about it

4th street race we have been to this year where the crowd is up on the previous year

Ever driven from Bne to Ipswich?

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by 275 GTB-4

Ever driven from Bne to Ipswich?

yes, its less distance than to the gold coast.

But im not the one saying there is no difference between the two

[GTRMagic]

Stewards Summary

Originally Posted by The Above

Following an investigation and admission by Erebus MotorsportV8 that the tyre pressures on Car #4, Walsh/Le Brocq, failed to maintain the required minimum pressure of 17psi while on the Race Track (Rule D18.1.13), the Stewards imposed the penalty of exclusion from Race 27 on Car #4, Walsh/Le Brocq.

[Reload]

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Stewards Summary

How would they not find either of the teams involved in the incident where the #21 struck the tyres that came off the #17 at fault ?
Either the tyres were left in a spot where they shouldn't be or the #21 didn't enter his bay correctly ?
Stationary pit crew having their backs to the action whilst tyres are being spat at them is potentially very dangerous.

[Razor]

Was there this weekend. Don't think I'll be back next. Either QR or Bathurst. IMO, the Gold Coast has lost it's charm. (Although the pit walks were good. Nice to catch up with some mates)

[naca]

Formula E would go pretty well at the Gold Coast, although they'd have either get rid of two support categories, or have it on a the weekend before or after the v8 race. Also the FE's would probably want their own pits rather than having to share the pitlane with the V8 teams during the races. The FE cars aren't that fast, with the F4's probably able to do a faster lap time.

[Sandgroper]

I must say as I was at Bathurst and didn't see his work but I got to see it this weekend on Fox, I LOVED the Dude and his light hearted pit interviews telling people how it is and to "have a go" etc etc, much more worth watching than girl they have doing it.

Best Commentary of the year to date. (Paul Morris) WAYYYYYYYYYYYY Better than Berretta

[one five five]

Originally Posted by Reload

Amazing what a SC can do for a race when it appears at an awkward time.

Put cars that are nowhere in the race up the front where they don't deserve to be?

Originally Posted by Sandgroper

I must say as I was at Bathurst and didn't see his work but I got to see it this weekend on Fox, I LOVED the Dude and his light hearted pit interviews telling people how it is and to "have a go" etc etc, much more worth watching than girl they have doing it.

I liked his interview with Mr Ambrose, basically confirmed the news we are waiting to hear about his future.

[Trev Campbell]

Does anyone know why Moffat was pinged for shortcutting the chicane as another car was exiting the pits while numerous other cars appeared to do exactly the same thing and nothing was done ????

[STEALTHY]

Originally Posted by Trev Campbell

Does anyone know why Moffat was pinged for shortcutting the chicane as another car was exiting the pits while numerous other cars appeared to do exactly the same thing and nothing was done ????

It was because he gained an advantage, the other cars must have held their ground instead of flying through at top speed.

[yap]

Originally Posted by STEALTHY

Dont forget the tramloads of people going along the track every few minutes

I went in and out maybe 6 times over the weekend (and got scanned in and out each time), does that count as 6 spectators or one

[one five five]

Originally Posted by Trev Campbell

Does anyone know why Moffat was pinged for shortcutting the chicane as another car was exiting the pits while numerous other cars appeared to do exactly the same thing and nothing was done ????

Cars were cutting that chicane so much in general, it makes you wonder why they bother still having it in that configuration?

Perhaps the pit exit needs to go back to how it was originally for the CART cars, or fill the chicanes with grass or gravel like they were in the 90s?

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by yap

I went in and out maybe 6 times over the weekend (and got scanned in and out each time), does that count as 6 spectators or one

did you buy six tickets or one, that is the key

they count tickets sold not times entered

[D.R.T.]

Originally Posted by peckstar

did you buy six tickets or one, that is the key

they count tickets sold not times entered

You mean from the same organisation that has introduced cumulative TV numbers - counting multiple replays + magazine shows?