[iV8SC11-R21&R22] Armor All Gold Coast 600 - October 21-23 - Page 7

Gaz170 · 27 Oct 2011, 12:32 (Ref:2977666)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWXz9cfjuYI
Someone doesn't like the event

TWRv12 · 27 Oct 2011, 15:34 (Ref:2977758)

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Originally Posted by pascofi m-sport

Just read an article on Speedcafe, Guvnor Dane (that should be appropriate) is whingeing (don't all Brits) about a rule which would see the international drivers (if they return) told to race with other teams. Which i think is a great idea, keep the punters interested.

He's only saying that because his two internationals are on two-year contracts to do the GC600. (start of sarcasm) And of course whatever Guvnor Dane want, he gets (end of sarcasm).

Full article on Speedcafe "Dane slams possible GC600 driver restrictions."

If they bring in that rule then they have to make it non-championship

yap · 27 Oct 2011, 18:54 (Ref:2977856)

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Originally Posted by pascofi m-sport

Just read an article on Speedcafe, Guvnor Dane (that should be appropriate) is whingeing (don't all Brits) about a rule which would see the international drivers (if they return) told to race with other teams. Which i think is a great idea, keep the punters interested.

He's only saying that because his two internationals are on two-year contracts to do the GC600. (start of sarcasm) And of course whatever Guvnor Dane want, he gets (end of sarcasm).

Full article on Speedcafe "Dane slams possible GC600 driver restrictions."

If it was your $500,000 race car out there you probably wouldn't like being told you didn't have full control over who you want to get behind the wheel either

Although I do agree he is whinging just because it suits him to

bluesport · 27 Oct 2011, 22:31 (Ref:2977949)

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Originally Posted by Gaz170

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWXz9cfjuYI
Someone doesn't like the event

Lol........I must admit, disruptions to normal life can be a pain in the neck when someone decides to hold a sporting event on your doorstep and you personally have no interest in it.

Carsandmotorracing · 28 Oct 2011, 10:47 (Ref:2978130)

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Originally Posted by Matt

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZGYe...eature=related
just go back to the grass...

Agreed.

Carsandmotorracing · 28 Oct 2011, 10:48 (Ref:2978131)

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Originally Posted by Bugger All

I was kind of hoping one day we might see the F1 Vodafone guys teaming up with the V8 Vodafone guys for this race!!!!

I like your way of thinking mate!

Robert Ryan · 30 Oct 2011, 20:14 (Ref:2979171)

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isnt exciting the number of people posting in here from non australian locations.

Cant help but think the format is a winner

A Lot of people , who are roadracing fans in the US were impressed. They hope the Texas event is a similar format.

mac · 31 Oct 2011, 01:13 (Ref:2979322)

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Originally Posted by Robert Ryan

A Lot of people , who are roadracing fans in the US were impressed.

According to...?

From everything I've seen, most were impressed by Bathurst... Which featured local drivers, and genuine racing...

As opposed to the manufactured gimmick that didn't result in much excitement (except for James Moffat in Race 1 - a local) at all in 600km of racing...

Robert Ryan · 31 Oct 2011, 05:11 (Ref:2979376)

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According to...?

From everything I've seen, most were impressed by Bathurst... Which featured local drivers, and genuine racing...

As opposed to the manufactured gimmick that didn't result in much excitement (except for James Moffat in Race 1 - a local) at all in 600km of racing...

They were impressed by BOTH and most importantly Seb's emotional acceptance of the Dan Wheldon Trophy.

mountainstar · 31 Oct 2011, 05:20 (Ref:2979378)

It was my understanding that all the international drivers were all contracted, paid, fed and watered by V8SC and that individual teams were not contracting them on their own.

Robert Ryan · 31 Oct 2011, 05:32 (Ref:2979382)

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It was my understanding that all the international drivers were all contracted, paid, fed and watered by V8SC and that individual teams were not contracting them on their own.

Makes sense.
http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...wheldon-award/

http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...content-recap/

Robert Ryan · 31 Oct 2011, 05:36 (Ref:2979383)

http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...st-race-2-win/

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The 2010 Gold Coast 600 set the bar incredibly high for entertainment and exciting racing, and by all accounts, the 2011 event moved the bar even higher.

With possibly a few more IndyCar drivers in the field--including a top female pilot like Simona de Silvestro--and at least one GRAND-AM champion, the third edition of the Gold Coast 600 would be almost perfect.

D.R.T. · 31 Oct 2011, 14:19 (Ref:2979603)

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Originally Posted by mountainstar

It was my understanding that all the international drivers were all contracted, paid, fed and watered by V8SC and that individual teams were not contracting them on their own.

Does this mean that V8SC will have the power in the future (if the event lasts that long) to place drivers in certain cars that may influence the outcome of the championship?

Say for example the wish to close the championship up a little heading onto the Gold Coast round - can of worms

Any more word on the international categories the Qld Government was looking at?

Robert Ryan · 31 Oct 2011, 19:09 (Ref:2979741)

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Any more word on the international categories the Qld Government was looking at?

Anna Bligh government is more focused on survival at the moment, motor racing is far from a pressing issue.

rik · 2 Nov 2011, 22:31 (Ref:2980852)

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Originally Posted by D.R.T.

Does this mean that V8SC will have the power in the future (if the event lasts that long) to place drivers in certain cars that may influence the outcome of the championship?

Maybe Cocho should just sign up 28 drivers and have the teams draw names out of a hat???

**GTRMagic** · 2 Nov 2011, 23:22 (Ref:2980865)

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Originally Posted by rik

Maybe Cocho should just sign up 28 drivers and have the teams draw names out of a hat???

There are problems with manufacturer alignment with some drivers. For example, Mr Pirro is a brand ambassador for Audi, and not sure if anyone else noticed, but his SP Tools race suit was identical to Mr van Gisbergen's except.. it didnt have any Ford logos aboard

Similarly Mr Liuzzi raced in an RPM Wilson Security race suit, but it had his F1 backers (Tata and UMS) stitched into the design.

Mr Farfus had a GRM race suit but it was devoid of any Holden branding, in deference to his day job at BMW Motorsport.

Mr Long wore a 'The Team' race suit, as opposed to a Jim Beam one, and brought along longtime team sponsor FXDD to the suit and the race car, as did Mr Pagenaud at GRM.

While going the other way, Mr Bourdais took on a Vodafone visor sticker for his helmet on the Gold Coast weekend...

Not sure how many main game teams would have the freedom to modify their race suit branding packages to suit this event... but it is a bit more complex to satisfy their commercial requirements from the other side of the world..

BlueMax · 2 Nov 2011, 23:31 (Ref:2980869)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

There are problems with manufacturer alignment with some drivers. For example, Mr Pirro is a brand ambassador for Audi, and not sure if anyone else noticed, but his SP Tools race suit was identical to Mr van Gisbergen's except.. it didnt have any Ford logos aboard

I was told that the Audi lead drivers i.e. LeMans drivers, were not allowed to compete for this very reason.

mac · 2 Nov 2011, 23:52 (Ref:2980883)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

There are problems with manufacturer alignment with some drivers.

It's for this reason I can't see new Chevrolet driver Will Power back with FPR in 2012...

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