2012 Bathurst 12 Hour - 24-26 February - Page 13

osrg · 13 Nov 2011, 01:09 (Ref:2985122)

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Originally Posted by rich07

Nice to see that Peter Kox is down here. Is he confirmed to race with Scud?

Nope. Running with Ted Huglin.

cptkablamo · 13 Nov 2011, 01:26 (Ref:2985125)

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From Natsoft
Nick O'Halloran (VIC) Maranello Motorsport Lamborghini LP600GT3

Is that an error or does Maranello now have Lambos too?

osrg · 13 Nov 2011, 01:34 (Ref:2985127)

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Originally Posted by cptkablamo

Is that an error or does Maranello now have Lambos too?

Coffey has bought one out of Asia.....so yes they do have one.

rich07 · 13 Nov 2011, 01:37 (Ref:2985129)

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Originally Posted by osrg

Nope. Running with Ted Huglin.

My bad. Should've picked that up on natsoft. Thats a good lineup with Ted, Super Peter and McConkin.

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Originally Posted by cptkablamo

Is that an error or does Maranello now have Lambos too?

Not an error, there's an ad for it in the latest Auto Fiction. Was thinking the same thing when I heard about it also.

**GTRMagic** · 13 Nov 2011, 01:38 (Ref:2985131)

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Originally Posted by KSM86

http://www.natsoft.com.au/cgi-bin/re...1/2011.MOUN.S1

peter kox 2nd.

2.04:9560

In a (much) hotted up Fiat...

T-star · 13 Nov 2011, 01:49 (Ref:2985135)

That's over 4 seconds quicker than Lowndes fastest lap in the Audi last year!

Surely it won't be that quick in the 12 hour...surely?

**GTRMagic** · 13 Nov 2011, 02:11 (Ref:2985146)

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Originally Posted by T-star

That's over 4 seconds quicker than Lowndes fastest lap in the Audi last year!

Surely it won't be that quick in the 12 hour...surely?

The Maranello Motorsport boys have either found a good setup, or are throwing tyres at the thing...

Car went out in session #5 and managed a 2.05:1735 with Mr Simonsen still at the wheel.... Here

The Lago LP600 Lamborghini looks like it is still playing itself in, only managing a 2.11:8443 with the boss at the wheel Here improving to a 2.10:4114 with Mr Park aboard... Here Old tyres? More work on setup needed?

The Huglin LP560/600 Lamborghini is the jet in the Lamborghini pack, Mr Kox managed a 2.09:6996 Here, improving to a 2.06:8412
Here. Copilot Mr Searle knocked out a 2.09:9956 Here while the car owner Mr Huglin achieved a 2.22:8331 Here

osrg · 13 Nov 2011, 02:18 (Ref:2985150)

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Originally Posted by T-star

That's over 4 seconds quicker than Lowndes fastest lap in the Audi last year!

Surely it won't be that quick in the 12 hour...surely?

They were running with no weight in the car...... Haven't done for most of the weekend. Simonsen remarked in the brief this morning that he has been given a laptime to acheive for the weekend. It is a jet though...Still good for a low 6 though even with the ballast in.

Keep in mind also that this is Simonsens bread and butter, he would have done thousands of laps in a 458 GT3, and has a fair idea of how to get around the mountain. Pretty handy combo I'd say.

**GTRMagic** · 13 Nov 2011, 07:04 (Ref:2985387)

Laptimes from today by driver @ Bathurst

scudd · 13 Nov 2011, 09:42 (Ref:2985465)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

The Lago LP600 Lamborghini looks like it is still playing itself in, only managing a 2.11:8443 with the boss at the wheel [url=http://www.natsoft.com.au/cgi-bin/results.cgi?13/11/2011.MOUN.S1]Here[/ur
l] improving to a 2.10:4114 with Mr Park aboard... Here Old tyres? More work on setup needed

Russell did a 7.7 on Saturday before a lot of changes took place but didn't have time to exploit. I did a 10.8 on saturday and park did a 9.5 today then just kissed the wall at the cutting which stopped us for the day. Russell was very ill from Saturday afternoon and all day today. We got enough out of the weekend for February. Mega drive from simonsen, if that car was set with 12HR regs today the rest of the field will be chasing.

ff s conscience · 13 Nov 2011, 11:28 (Ref:2985505)

Simonsen has never driven a 458 GT3 before, only GT2, which is very different philosophy although similar speed.

The 458 is actually very heavy, but I dont think parity weights are known yet. Ride height may change from this meeting though, but the times are real and indicative.

Kox's posted times are not the max, he'll go faster for sure, and Cam did a 6.8 before we even began any set up work....

Its game on.

Bad luck scud, and team, but looking forward to the race, it'll be closee

**GTRMagic** · 13 Nov 2011, 11:50 (Ref:2985515)

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Originally Posted by scudd

Russell did a 7.7 on Saturday before a lot of changes took place but didn't have time to exploit. I did a 10.8 on saturday and park did a 9.5 today then just kissed the wall at the cutting which stopped us for the day. Russell was very ill from Saturday afternoon and all day today. We got enough out of the weekend for February. Mega drive from simonsen, if that car was set with 12HR regs today the rest of the field will be chasing.

Awesome result scudd

The challenge of the timing is Natsoft didnt start publishing until today's sessions..

Not sure a 458 with a belly full of fuel, on B12 spec tyres, with a couple of dozen other track inhabitants will be able to manage a 2.04 in race trim..

AndrewF31 · 14 Nov 2011, 00:44 (Ref:2985938)

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Originally Posted by ff s conscience

Simonsen has never driven a 458 GT3 before, only GT2, which is very different philosophy although similar speed.

The 458 is actually very heavy, but I dont think parity weights are known yet. Ride height may change from this meeting though, but the times are real and indicative.

Kox's posted times are not the max, he'll go faster for sure, and Cam did a 6.8 before we even began any set up work....

Its game on.

Bad luck scud, and team, but looking forward to the race, it'll be closee

Allan has at least driven a Farnbacher GT3 version at the 24 hours of Nürburgring so it isn't completely new to him. An impressive run and time, and a good looking entry list so far.

**GTRMagic** · 14 Nov 2011, 06:50 (Ref:2986023)

Interesting to see that Maranello Motorsport's Lamborghini as run at Bathurst will make its local debut in the Vodka O GT Series this weekend at Sandown...

ff s conscience · 14 Nov 2011, 06:59 (Ref:2986026)

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Originally Posted by AndrewF31

Allan has at least driven a Farnbacher GT3 version at the 24 hours of Nürburgring so it isn't completely new to him. An impressive run and time, and a good looking entry list so far.

No, he hasn't
he drives the GT2 with Dominik, but the GT3 is a different team structure.

It was Allans first time in one.

He'll be driving a different one on friday at Winton too, a private team in early development.

And Phillip Island is about to be assaulted by Allan too, in magic in Teds Lambo....

**GTRMagic** · 14 Nov 2011, 07:08 (Ref:2986030)

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Originally Posted by ff s conscience

Simonsen has never driven a 458 GT3 before, only GT2, which is very different philosophy although similar speed.

The 458 is actually very heavy, but I dont think parity weights are known yet. Ride height may change from this meeting though, but the times are real and indicative.

Kox's posted times are not the max, he'll go faster for sure, and Cam did a 6.8 before we even began any set up work....

Its game on.

Bad luck scud, and team, but looking forward to the race, it'll be closee

Bikerider · 14 Nov 2011, 08:55 (Ref:2986049)

I remember everybody bagging him about his Bathurst drive etc. But put him in something that he drives everyday and look what the ring-ins do. You wouldn't see a V8SC drive jump in and do that sort of time.

ff s conscience · 14 Nov 2011, 09:55 (Ref:2986069)

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Originally Posted by Bikerider

I remember everybody bagging him about his Bathurst drive etc. But put him in something that he drives everyday and look what the ring-ins do. You wouldn't see a V8SC drive jump in and do that sort of time.

I'm one of Allans biggest fans and he truly is a rare talent.....

But Cam McConville jumped in Teds lambo with minimal set up time and plenty of fuel on board, and delivered a 6.8, on used tyres.....

So, there are guys known for their v8 work, that can also drive proper race cars.

Poor Cam had to leave us to go to tassie.... His text to me on the errrr, difference between the cars had too many !!! To count!

Tourer · 14 Nov 2011, 23:20 (Ref:2986432)

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Originally Posted by Bikerider

I remember everybody bagging him about his Bathurst drive etc. But put him in something that he drives everyday and look what the ring-ins do. You wouldn't see a V8SC drive jump in and do that sort of time.

Dont' recall him getting bagged re Bathurst but that may be my fading memory - any pro driver should be able to adapt and if you need any further evidence, look at Mr Lowndes in the McLaren at Bathurst earlier this year - hadn't driven an open wheeler of any kind in nearly 15 years but got straight into an F1 car, leaned on it hard from the get go and got very close to the time set by the car's regular driver.

D.R.T. · 15 Nov 2011, 05:50 (Ref:2986549)

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Originally Posted by Tourer

leaned on it hard from the get go and got very close to the time set by the car's regular driver.

Who was no doubt was giving it about 1/10th of his effort.

Lowdnes is a great driver, touring car in particular but he battles hard in open wheelers and as you say almost 15 years out of the cockpit wouldnt have helped

Reload · 17 Nov 2011, 00:07 (Ref:2987468)

According to the motor racing bible

Will Davison and James Moffat have said that they are interested in competing in the 12 hour. Unfortunately WD believes that the sea must part for him to compete with him quoting "It would want to be a great car and it would just be for the pure pleasure of driving a nice car around there".
Message to you Will, just because you are doing a reasonable job in the taxi, don't expect any of the regular drivers or teams to kneel down in front of you from any of the top teams because you have put up your hand.
Try a bit of modesty and let us know that just being part of the event would be a pleasure and a highlight for you no matter what you may get a drive in and take a leaf out of Junior Johnson's book and no, you are no CL.

bluesport · 17 Nov 2011, 00:52 (Ref:2987476)

Wouldn't WD would be an asset to a good team with a competitve car?

St00ge · 17 Nov 2011, 05:02 (Ref:2987532)

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Originally Posted by Reload

According to the motor racing bible

Will Davison and James Moffat have said that they are interested in competing in the 12 hour. Unfortunately WD believes that the sea must part for him to compete with him quoting "It would want to be a great car and it would just be for the pure pleasure of driving a nice car around there".
Message to you Will, just because you are doing a reasonable job in the taxi, don't expect any of the regular drivers or teams to kneel down in front of you from any of the top teams because you have put up your hand.
Try a bit of modesty and let us know that just being part of the event would be a pleasure and a highlight for you no matter what you may get a drive in and take a leaf out of Junior Johnson's book and no, you are no CL.

sounds like you're having an dig at ole WD more so than WD proclaiming his greatness and turning his nose up to anything but a top team drive...

bluesport · 17 Nov 2011, 05:24 (Ref:2987538)

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Originally Posted by St00ge

sounds like you're having an dig at ole WD more so than WD proclaiming his greatness and turning his nose up to anything but a top team drive...

If anyone spoke similarly about ol' Tander, Reload would tear the whole forum to shreds.

Reload · 17 Nov 2011, 05:32 (Ref:2987539)

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Originally Posted by St00ge

sounds like you're having an dig at ole WD more so than WD proclaiming his greatness and turning his nose up to anything but a top team drive...

I thought it pretty obvious that that's exactly what i was doing.

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