[V8SC10R15&16] Sucrogen 400 Townsville

**GTRMagic** · 22 Jun 2010, 02:15 (Ref:2716119)

Will Mr Courtney bounce back at this round, which seemed to be a turning point for him last season?

Will Mr Whincup use his accumulator strategy and edge closer to the lead in the title fight?

Or will there be someone new?

I would think... Mr Winterbottom might be worth a shout!

Go Harder. · 22 Jun 2010, 02:54 (Ref:2716130)

Yeehaa.... Road trippin' up there from northern nsw for the second year, had a blast there last year, can't wait........ Hopefully a different set of headlights will take it out this year!.... and speaking of headlights, they have this competition at the Criterion every Sunday night thats definately worth a look....

William Dale Jr · 22 Jun 2010, 05:34 (Ref:2716156)

Ah yes, the only two reasons you would ever go to The Cri... Incidentally, The Exchange has just been renovated and is really nice inside now. Anyone who came up last year and remembers how dark, dank, and loveably crap it was inside should pop in and give it a look. You won't recognise it!

Oh yes, the race!

Courtney's got form here from last year, but it's hard to go past Whincup. Look for Tander to be back in contention after a couple of poor rounds.

Also, the track break up issues from last year should be cured; they've laid a new layer of tarmac of a similar grade to what was used for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix track.

Fingers-crossed for another great event this year!

Average Punter · 22 Jun 2010, 07:28 (Ref:2716175)

The Punters will be there.

Beer Garden at the Seaview for lunch.
Tea at The Brewery
Mad Cow for State of Origin Massacre #III.

And that's just the Wednesday...

By race weekend this could get very ugly!

FPV8U · 22 Jun 2010, 12:01 (Ref:2716292)

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Originally Posted by William Dale Jr

Also, the track break up issues from last year should be cured; they've laid a new layer of tarmac of a similar grade to what was used for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix track.

Well there is the curve ball, may aswell throw out alot of the set-up data from last year then.

#5 would be my tip, with the #18, #1 & #2 not far from one another.

William Dale Jr · 24 Jun 2010, 04:56 (Ref:2717209)

Quote:

Originally Posted by FPV8U

Well there is the curve ball, may aswell throw out alot of the set-up data from last year then.

No necessarily. It's not the whole track, just the inner lane at the affected corners.

sizzle · 24 Jun 2010, 08:27 (Ref:2717275)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Average Punter

The Punters will be there.

Beer Garden at the Seaview for lunch.
Tea at The Brewery
Mad Cow for State of Origin Massacre #III.

And that's just the Wednesday...

By race weekend this could get very ugly!

Twice in a row to the same round AP, the missus must have enjoyed the holiday there to let you out again.

**GTRMagic** · 24 Jun 2010, 20:50 (Ref:2717584)

Different round sponsor... again!

Story Here

**Woolley** · 25 Jun 2010, 12:13 (Ref:2717799)

Good for him. In difficult trading times it shows a lot of invetiveness. It also provides a great driver excuse.

"So, Dean, you were leading by 50 seconds when you unexpectedly spin. Was it an error?"
"No, mate, I just thought the sponsors on the other side of the car weren't getting enough coverage..."

Matt · 26 Jun 2010, 06:20 (Ref:2718065)

I actually really like this circuit.

FPV8U · 26 Jun 2010, 07:32 (Ref:2718079)

+1 Both Townsville & Homebush are good tracks, Hamilton could learn more than a few lessons.

Pro Racer · 26 Jun 2010, 08:47 (Ref:2718110)

i agree, i always liked Townsville and credit to them the way they did it, it's great. on Homebush i have to say on paper i hated it and thought it would be ****house but it turned out to put on some good racing so some humble pie has been eaten here.

Axeman444 · 28 Jun 2010, 01:15 (Ref:2719026)

looking forward to the oversteering on some of those corners again. Seeing Lowndes getting the car sideways in Quali and Practice last year was awesome!

sizzle · 1 Jul 2010, 03:58 (Ref:2720609)

http://www.speedcafe.com.au/2010/07/...or-townsville/

Doesn't say why

Razor · 1 Jul 2010, 04:31 (Ref:2720616)

Quote:

Originally Posted by sizzle

http://www.speedcafe.com.au/2010/07/...or-townsville/

Doesn't say why

Because the team wants a "more experienced driver"

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpeedCafe article

Lucas Dumbrell has stated that his team needed a change of drivers to accelerate its learning process.

Article Link

Seems Mr Mark Noske and Mr Nathan Pretty will have a go on the new merry-go-round at the enduro races.

**GTRMagic** · 1 Jul 2010, 04:55 (Ref:2720623)

Why doesnt Mr Noske have a gig next weekend then?

I would doubt having Mr McConville in the car for a one off will see this team trouble the top 10...

anthony81901 · 1 Jul 2010, 05:31 (Ref:2720626)

With no disresepect to Messers Noske & Pretty, McConville has had a bit more recent experience in V8s. No indication on who will get the drive after the enduros.

**GTRMagic** · 1 Jul 2010, 05:42 (Ref:2720628)

Quote:

Originally Posted by anthony81901

With no disresepect to Messers Noske & Pretty, McConville has had a bit more recent experience in V8s. No indication on who will get the drive after the enduros.

The car will not be a top 10 contender with part timers Mr Noske & Mr Pretty... not sure what the expectation of course.

Mr Reynolds or Mr Owen may have been better choices

anthony81901 · 1 Jul 2010, 05:56 (Ref:2720629)

With McConville contracted to WP, they probably had a say in which of their contracted drivers were available. And with McConville likely to drive their best hope with Tander they would have been keen to have him drive. LDR is a WP customer, so they were not likely to give a 888 driver a steer.

Pro Racer · 1 Jul 2010, 07:49 (Ref:2720652)

could Jack Perkins return to the series in this entry post enduro's????? he was linked to the drive very early in the piece before Gaunt got the nod.

Axeman444 · 2 Jul 2010, 04:28 (Ref:2720992)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pro Racer

could Jack Perkins return to the series in this entry post enduro's????? he was linked to the drive very early in the piece before Gaunt got the nod.

Reynolds to give him some recency before taking over an empty seat at HRT/WP next year?

fomoco · 2 Jul 2010, 10:47 (Ref:2721062)

Quote:

Originally Posted by William Dale Jr

Ah yes, the only two reasons you would ever go to The Cri... Incidentally, The Exchange has just been renovated and is really nice inside now. Anyone who came up last year and remembers how dark, dank, and loveably crap it was inside should pop in and give it a look. You won't recognise it!

is that the Exchange Hotel in the Main street, sunk the suds there back in the 80's

rdmdog · 4 Jul 2010, 03:09 (Ref:2721642)

Mad Cow!

rdmdog · 4 Jul 2010, 03:37 (Ref:2721649)

Quote:

Originally Posted by anthony81901

With McConville contracted to WP, they probably had a say in which of their contracted drivers were available. And with McConville likely to drive their best hope with Tander they would have been keen to have him drive.

Additional track time for Cam prior to the endurance races (was going to be there for Fuji series anyway), good chance of a better finish that the team has previously experienced, better chance of less damage to the team's equipment than if a less experienced driver was applied to the task. Makes sense to me!

After the enduros you would imagine TDR will be on a talent drive recruiting for 2011?

**GTRMagic** · 5 Jul 2010, 10:57 (Ref:2722093)

Um... isnt everyone else in Townsville already?

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