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Will be good to see who gets named in the HTP car as well.
Maxi Buhk, Bernd Schneider, Dominik Baumann ? |
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The Monaro is not a legend of the 12hr though
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Those guys want to compete in the race, and the entry has been accepted by Supercars. They won't win their class on pace, and will be doing alot of mirror watching, but if they are happy to do it, i don't see how it makes it pointless of them to race? Quote:
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Surely, you wouldn't discriminate against it if someone wanted to run one? especially if the organisers are desperate to have a full grid (which they have never suggested they are) Is this the biggest ever 12 hour grid, well done to the new promoters, must be doing something right |
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I never said that the organisers have suggested they want a full grid (I just asked a question of maybe they do?) |
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I see both sides of the argument here -
Saying a car is a legend and awesome doesn't mean it should enter the race. A Porsche 962 is a Le Mans legend, but it won't be racing at the Le Mans 24 hours in 2017. And the BMW CSL is a Spa 24 legend, but you won't see that in next years Spa 24. So if you want your race to be considered one if the biggest and best, and attract the professional teams, then perhaps just admitting cars to the race for nostalgia and "well I like it!" sake isn't really the way to go. The Nurburgring 24 does it, but that race is completely different to any other race in the world, so maybe that makes a difference? On the other hand, it would be a bit crap for the local entries to have supported events and series for so long, only to be dropped because the organisers want pro teams now. It doesn;t show much loyality to the little guys. Using the Nurburgring as an example again, it would suck if they decided no more Renault Clios and Opel Mantas, and be insulting to those who turn up every year. |
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This race is going to have a lot of yellow. Whoever has the most hp going down Conrod and Mountain in the last 30 mins will win. Staying on the lead lap and having favorable BoP will be the name of the game.
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The current mob organising the Bathurst 12hr have form on the board in another area of motor racing doing exactly what you say above!
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however was the previous owners who got rid of the production classes, including the class the RX7 last ran in all those years ago, who had supported the series from the beginning, but naturally you have skipped that. meanwhile I see 2nd place in the 2006 bathurst 1000 is for sale, would make an great invitational car. circulate at 2.10s all day. Could be right in the hunt at the end if the SC fall its way. Higher top speed down conrod and should be able to block in the other key places at the appropriate time |
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No doubt you have secured tickets to the event Pecky?
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61 cars that is pretty awesome (and maybe missing a couple), surely the fears of some have been laid to rest. would seem last years field was more about new cars that couldnt race
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