2017 VASC Silly Season - Page 81

Axeman444 · 14 Mar 2017, 10:01 (Ref:3718512)

Harley to sponsor BJR. Could they not have found a team with a couple of drivers who were not the most non-stereotypical Harley riders? http://www.speedcafe.com/2017/03/14/...n-partnership/

Mixer · 14 Mar 2017, 10:02 (Ref:3718513)

Did Tim Slade really grow a Hitler mustache for that photo?

PS2244 · 15 Mar 2017, 20:29 (Ref:3718883)

http://www.speedcafe.com/2017/03/16/...t-home-abroad/

Axeman444 · 15 Mar 2017, 21:18 (Ref:3718894)

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Originally Posted by LD2244

http://www.speedcafe.com/2017/03/16/...t-home-abroad/

If it has attracted interest, do us all a favour and sign the person!!

billybanana · 16 Mar 2017, 01:42 (Ref:3718927)

The Penske doco that Cromley aired on Fox last night was compelling viewing. That facility in North Carolina is quite something else. Certainly reinforced the upwards trajectory DJR/TP is on right now. Roger does not like losing, in anything.

fomoco · 16 Mar 2017, 09:28 (Ref:3718968)

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Originally Posted by billybanana

The Penske doco that Cromley aired on Fox last night was compelling viewing. That facility in North Carolina is quite something else. Certainly reinforced the upwards trajectory DJR/TP is on right now. Roger does not like losing, in anything.

Roger doesn't F around, I have read and looked on the net at what he has done. No half measures.
From a driver to running a business, and building an empire , Roger just did what hat to be done.
I remember a friend ,who was lucky enough to go to a Penske dinner in the late 90's at the gold coast.
When asked about his drivers that day, Roger "replied, they were ****, we called both cars in and parked them"
The driver debriefing would have be fun to be a fly on the wall.
Yes Roger is a task master, but he does reward his people

A great organization.

**GTRMagic** · 16 Mar 2017, 19:09 (Ref:3719159)

Another New Nissan Chassis

...for SdS?

Mixer · 17 Mar 2017, 01:20 (Ref:3719232)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

...for SdS?

One would hope so - she has a solid commercial package, they obviously have buyers for the cars, and she really needs to have the best chance she can to be successful.

peckstar · 22 Mar 2017, 03:59 (Ref:3720530)

does anyone know what this whole is for on the back of the car. appears to be a place to insert something, wondering if it is for roll centre adjustments or similar

just above the N and the O in Lenovo.

All cars seem to have similar?

Mixer · 22 Mar 2017, 04:11 (Ref:3720534)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

does anyone know what this whole is for on the back of the car. appears to be a place to insert something, wondering if it is for roll centre adjustments or similar

I don't believe the roll centre is an adjustment on the IRS cars, but I think there is an adjustment for rear ride height which this may be. Seems odd that it would be in the middle of the boot though.

peckstar · 22 Mar 2017, 04:16 (Ref:3720535)

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Originally Posted by Mixer

I don't believe the roll centre is an adjustment on the IRS cars, but I think there is an adjustment for rear ride height which this may be. Seems odd that it would be in the middle of the boot though.

Holden have it in a similar spot, Ford have it left of centre near tail light.

Camera maybe?

Hadnt seen it before, but dont look at the back much

UncleMurphy · 22 Mar 2017, 08:34 (Ref:3720577)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

does anyone know what this whole is for on the back of the car. appears to be a place to insert something, wondering if it is for roll centre adjustments or similar

just above the N and the O in Lenovo.

All cars seem to have similar?

That's the TV camera, it is hemispherical shape because there's a plastic sheet which moves across to clean the camera when there's bugs or rubber build up.

Holden's have it directly under the rain light, Fords have it in the number plate area offset to the left.

mceci1 · 22 Mar 2017, 08:36 (Ref:3720579)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

does anyone know what this whole is for on the back of the car. appears to be a place to insert something, wondering if it is for roll centre adjustments or similar

just above the N and the O in Lenovo.

All cars seem to have similar?

Its for the rear view camera to be placed during races. Camera used for the broadcast or for race investigations

peckstar · 22 Mar 2017, 08:55 (Ref:3720583)

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Originally Posted by mceci1

Its for the rear view camera to be placed during races. Camera used for the broadcast or for race investigations

cheers, was what i was starting to settle on

thanks

anthony81901 · 23 Mar 2017, 10:45 (Ref:3720871)

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Originally Posted by mceci1

I hope Dean Fiore returns with Caruso, two very under rated drivers. Hoping for success for Michael this year

Fiore was watching the Carrera Cup race in company with Caruso in the Nissan bunker today, so seems the relationship will continue.

**GTRMagic** · 23 Mar 2017, 12:23 (Ref:3720890)

Meantime, AA this week expects Mr David Russell to partner Ms De Silvestro in the Pirtek Enduro Cup...

Umai Naa · 23 Mar 2017, 19:58 (Ref:3720969)

Better idea, compared to the blind leading the blind in her last two Bathurst starts.

**GTRMagic** · 23 Mar 2017, 21:51 (Ref:3720995)

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Originally Posted by Umai Naa

Better idea, compared to the blind leading the blind in her last two Bathurst starts.

I might have thought Mr Ingall would have been perfect for this role... what doesn't he know about this stuff... and has the cred to keep Harvey Norman sweet as well...

Accident · 23 Mar 2017, 23:32 (Ref:3721016)

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rich07 · 24 Mar 2017, 00:03 (Ref:3721018)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

I might have thought Mr Ingall would have been perfect for this role... what doesn't he know about this stuff... and has the cred to keep Harvey Norman sweet as well...

Harvey Norman don't sell boats so I doubt he'd be interested

Mixer · 24 Mar 2017, 00:05 (Ref:3721019)

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Originally Posted by rich07

Harvey Norman don't sell boats so I doubt he'd be interested

I bet Harvey Norman won't do $50k worth of merch for a sticker on his helmet either :P

**GTRMagic** · 27 Mar 2017, 00:48 (Ref:3721728)

So... who might show up as title sponsor of the #8 BJR car at Symmons Plains?

Interesting to read on FB in recent days that Coates Hire has put together a collection of stories/images about Mr Percat's junior categories & development series involvement.

You might think that they wouldn't bother doing this for someone they don't support... and Mr Percat's new 2017 helmet doesn't seem to have Coates Hire on it...

A larger involvement perhaps?

Mixer · 27 Mar 2017, 00:59 (Ref:3721730)

They have had a long term involvement in his career at Walkinshaw at least. They are a good brand with national outlets, and BJR have always been sponsor friendly. I hope they come on board.

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mayhem · 27 Mar 2017, 04:09 (Ref:3721743)

Yeah same, I have a soft spot for the Albury boys.

I'd worry though that if they couldn't get a sponsor on board for two of the biggest races of the year (Adelaide and GP) then why would they come on after, unless of course its at a reduced rate...

mceci1 · 27 Mar 2017, 12:43 (Ref:3721860)

I have seen a side of Shane Van Gisbergan that proves he is an arrogant stuck up turd. A fellow Iracer I know of in Mitch McLeod has raced against SVG numerous times and has been intentionally taken out time after time but the supposed alien driver. Van Gisbergan is nothing but a sore loser, I once supported him. I wont put a link to it here incase it is against copyright or something but look up Mitchell McLeod on youtube, very clean racer at that too

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