2015 Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hour: 6-8 February

[one five five]

Originally Posted by mayhem

I'm hanging to take the first shots of the Bentley dropping through the Esses on Friday morning, counting down the days already.

Here's hoping all that awful catch-fencing hasn't made it's way up there by next February so we can all get some pictures....

[porsche91722]

Originally Posted by one five five

Here's hoping all that awful catch-fencing hasn't made it's way up there by next February so we can all get some pictures....

and hopefully, they haven't patched up any of the dodgy holes in the fences further down the hill.

[pigs fly]

SSHH and I didn't say this if you want some good shots through fence bring a pair of wire cutters with you. But didn't say this, wink wink.

[D.R.T.]

Originally Posted by GroupCAction

No CL, no Edwards, no Bowe... No confirmation Salo is returning. Yet Edwards gets a Bentley, Bowe jumps with him to drive it & seemingly the Ferrari atm "to me" is playing second fiddle to the Bentley.

I dont see the Ferrari playing second fiddle to any of the MM Ferrari's. No disrespect to Bowe - but he only drove 90mins in the 2014 event. The Bentley appears very much aimed at the Gentlemen class in GT3 where as we will the guns in the Ferrari's looking for outright success.

[mayhem]

Originally Posted by one five five

Here's hoping all that awful catch-fencing hasn't made it's way up there by next February so we can all get some pictures....

I'm hearing you! Is there plans to continue it on all the way to the Esses?

[EfiOz]

Originally Posted by GroupCAction

Is there a chance Bentley (M Sport) has had input on this decision... Chucked in some $$, some support in exchange for some MM knowledge (of Bathurst), on the basis they run the Bentley as the #1 car

That's a big call and would signal the end of any Ferrari involvement.

[GroupCAction]

Originally Posted by EfiOz

That's a big call and would signal the end of any Ferrari involvement.

I'm just trying to wrap my head around the situation thats all...

To me just seems strange no drivers for the MM Ferrari have been announced/spoken about.

We know where Vilander & Bruni are most likely gonna be...
AF Corse could have Fisi, Griffin, Bertolini maybe even Rigon or Calado at their disposal if they wanted.

After that how many Ferrari guns are there left... ?

Has Mika Salo done any other racing since the 12hr this year??

Interesting Cam McConville had a steer with MM at the 101 last weekend, would Cam be classified as a Seeded or Unseeded driver?

[D.R.T.]

Originally Posted by GroupCAction

We know where Vilander & Bruni are most likely gonna be...
AF Corse could have Fisi, Griffin, Bertolini maybe even Rigon or Calado at their disposal if they wanted.

After that how many Ferrari guns are there left... ?

Has Mika Salo done any other racing since the 12hr this year??

Salo raced at Le Mans this year in P2.

Other Ferrari may include Sam Bird, Marco Cioci, Johnny Mowlem, Alvaro Parente, Domink Farnbarker.

[GroupCAction]

Originally Posted by D.R.T.

Salo raced at Le Mans this year in P2.

Other Ferrari may include Sam Bird, Marco Cioci, Johnny Mowlem, Alvaro Parente, Domink Farnbarker.

Cheers D.R.T. I just wasn't sure Salo had done any other miles this year

You'd assume Cioci, Rugolo & Wyatt will probably all be back for AF Corse again.

I keep forgetting Alvaro Parente has been driving a Ferrari this year, i just always think of him as a McLaren man

A little off this current topic... I would love to see the Quinns get the services of Alex Premat for their McLaren... Has Bathurst experience & now has McLaren experience this year. He'd be a fantastic replacement to SVG !

[pach233]

Entry list is shaping up really nicely. This race as well as Dubai have really taken a big step forward and get the endurance racing season off to a nice start.

Only worry for me would be the amount of yellow. 50+ multi-class cars on the mountain proved to be problematic maintaining green flag conditions last year. Too much yellow can dampen any endurance race (ask any TUSC fan).

[goat69]

Originally Posted by pach233

Entry list is shaping up really nicely. This race as well as Dubai have really taken a big step forward and get the endurance racing season off to a nice start.

Only worry for me would be the amount of yellow. 50+ multi-class cars on the mountain proved to be problematic maintaining green flag conditions last year. Too much yellow can dampen any endurance race (ask any TUSC fan).

Would having a 60kph limit between sections of an accident help. Similar to what they do for the nurburgring 24hr.

[Reload]

Originally Posted by pach233

Entry list is shaping up really nicely. This race as well as Dubai have really taken a big step forward and get the endurance racing season off to a nice start.

Only worry for me would be the amount of yellow. 50+ multi-class cars on the mountain proved to be problematic maintaining green flag conditions last year. Too much yellow can dampen any endurance race (ask any TUSC fan).

That's the beauty of the 12 hour race, in that you know that your still going to get many hours of green flag racing. If it was 50 odd cars and a 4 hour race, then I'd be worried.

[one five five]

Originally Posted by mayhem

I'm hearing you! Is there plans to continue it on all the way to the Esses?

I understood the eventual plan is to have the catchfencing all the way from the Cutting down to the exit of Forrests Elbow.

There is already no use in bringing a camera if your spectating from the Chase through to Hell Corner

Originally Posted by pach233

Only worry for me would be the amount of yellow. 50+ multi-class cars on the mountain proved to be problematic maintaining green flag conditions last year.

Le Mans/WEC style "slow zones" and Code 60 style cautions would work perfectly for the Bathurst 12hr.

Are CAMS willing to give this a go though?

[RedZedMikey]

Originally Posted by one five five

I understood the eventual plan is to have the catchfencing all the way from the Cutting down to the exit of Forrests Elbow.

There is already no use in bringing a camera if your spectating from the Chase through to Hell Corner

Has more fencing has gone up since this year's 12 hour?
I liked it along the stretch going into Murray's with the sun over your shoulder in the early part of the race. I can't remember if catch fence impeded my shots, or if I was able to get around it by standing up on the mounds or shooting through gaps. Also enjoyed various spots along the top, and the climb down to Forrests was worth it.

As a keen amateur photographer, the more catch fencing goes up, the more I get annoyed. I thought Highlands had a reasonable approach to the issue; hope Phillip Island doesn't do much more than what they have, and that Bathurst doesn't go overboard.

[KSM86]

I see old Jurgen Alzen is looking for a drive.. would be awsome to see him down here again

[porsche91722]

Originally Posted by one five five

I understood the eventual plan is to have the catchfencing all the way from the Cutting down to the exit of Forrests Elbow.

There is already no use in bringing a camera if your spectating from the Chase through to Hell Corner



Le Mans/WEC style "slow zones" and Code 60 style cautions would work perfectly for the Bathurst 12hr.

Are CAMS willing to give this a go though?

I hate the catch fencing as much as anyone else, but it does make for some more creative photography skills. I'm still a novice, but in that stretch you mentioned, their are still some great spots that you can get good shots from.
up on the mound at the chase, looking back up towards Conrod and the entry to the chase
out front of Rydges
on the mound at Murrays, looking up towards the chase, and looking up pit straight
on the mound at Hell cnr looking up the front straight and looking up Mountain straight
on top of the pit lane viewing area
Be interesting to see what effect the catch fencing has at next years race, but I learnt a lot at Le Mans this year on how to get around the catch fencing issue. Plus, I'm keen to give the new lens a run.

[Langers]

Was in Macau today and geez the Z4 sounds good. Surprisingly good, and by far the loudest out of Porsche / Bentley / Audi / Lambo / Ferrari / McLaren / Aston / Merc. Imagine it would be quite an experience to hear it coming into the Chase.

[6.213km]

Originally Posted by Langers

Was in Macau today and geez the Z4 sounds good. Surprisingly good, and by far the loudest out of Porsche / Bentley / Audi / Lambo / Ferrari / McLaren / Aston / Merc. Imagine it would be quite an experience to hear it coming into the Chase.

... I guess we are all just waiting for word of the two elusive Z4 entries aren't we .... Two weeks till entries close.

[Reload]

Originally Posted by 6.213km

... I guess we are all just waiting for word of the two elusive Z4 entries aren't we .... Two weeks till entries close.

Now that would be the icing

[Nadz44]

Originally Posted by 6.213km

... I guess we are all just waiting for word of the two elusive Z4 entries aren't we .... Two weeks till entries close.

Yes please, I don't care who just give me 2X Z4's.....

[Razor]

Well, bit of a reveal. I've been asked to drive for Porsche.

[Reload]

Originally Posted by Razor

Well, bit of a reveal. I've been asked to drive for Porsche.

Congratulations, the Webber or Dempsey car ?

[Reload]

Two extra class B Porsche 911 GT3s have been added to the 2015 Liqui-Moly Australia Bathurst 12 Hourentry list, taking the total to 56 confirmed cars.
Check out the updated list at the ‪#‎B12hr‬ website here: http://bathurst12hour.com.au/event-info/entry-list

[Nadz44]

56 cars, first lap in the dark is gonna be amazing...

[Razor]

Originally Posted by Reload

Congratulations, the Webber or Dempsey car ?

Ha, I wish. One of the B class GT3's with Motorsport Services.