2017 Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 hour: Feb 3-5 - Page 6

RedZedMikey · 18 Mar 2016, 01:58 (Ref:3623751)

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Originally Posted by mayhem

In a few weeks when I refurbish my website I will have a photography guide for Mount Panorama for the general punter if that helps?

I will be keen to see that, might be able to add some new spots to my list of positions

rich07 · 18 Mar 2016, 02:25 (Ref:3623756)

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Originally Posted by Samwhk

Haha, and I thought I was getting such a good deal on that chair!

I've given myself an extra day this year to get myself organised once I arrive. Should be getting into Bathurst around 6pm Wednesday, so Thursday will be a nice easy day spent gathering all the required equipment from around town.

Hahaha

I'll be doing the same thing next year. Coming up Wednesday and going home Monday.

kevin993 · 19 Mar 2016, 04:50 (Ref:3624093)

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Originally Posted by RedZedMikey

I will be keen to see that, might be able to add some new spots to my list of positions

Yes please! Me too!

Reload · 22 Mar 2016, 17:27 (Ref:3626015)

Great news to have so early.

Bentley has confirmed its return to Bathurst for 2017

Bentley is the first factory team to confirm a return to the Bathurst 12-Hour for*2017.

The British brand has led the race with its Continental GT, even running one-two for a while at this year’s event, but still craves victory in the biggest GT3 race in the Asian region.

It originally announced a two-year program at Mount Panorama but is now extending it in an open-ended commitment that’s helping it sell cars in Australia.

“Yeah, we’ll be back. We have a point to prove,” Bentley’s regional manager for Asia Pacific, David Jackson, confirmed*at the Australian Grand Prix.

Bentley has a big involvement at Albert Park for the second year, including the Australian preview drives – complete with helicopter shuttles to and from Sandown Park – for customers and media.

Jackson said the company has much bigger plans for Australia as it ramps up with its Bentayga, the world’s costliest SUV.

“Australians like their cars and racing,” he said.

“It’s been a key part of the strategy for the past two years to engage with those people.

“The grand prix is for the luxury element and Bathurst is for the performance side.”

Racing is part of the approach and Bentley is keen to get a car into the Australian GT Championship, as well as continuing at the 12 Hour.

“We will be back again next year. It was such a sucess for us, not just on the track,” Jackson said.

“The overall feedback is that Bentley is an exciting brand and the GT3 is an exciting car.”

Jackson does not know if it will be a two-car effort again, or with an expanded involvement, as Bentley has yet to set its racing objectives for 2017.

“I don’t know the details yet. But we are a big supporter. The team, too, is quite keen,” he said.

“We will have to wait for the release of the program later in the year.”

velly4 · 22 Mar 2016, 19:26 (Ref:3626051)

That's awesome news to have a big factory effort confirmed so early

rich07 · 22 Mar 2016, 21:56 (Ref:3626095)

Fantastic news to have such an early commitment to next years race

dwh43scale · 22 Mar 2016, 22:01 (Ref:3626097)

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Originally Posted by kevin993

Thanks much. My biggest questions at this point are the ability to walk around the track and find photo spots. Not sure what fencing/restricted areas there are and where you need a special pass to access. I'll likely have more, but that's one of the key questions to figure out how to actually get around the track to see the fun.

First time this year, no accreditation and lots of superb photos. Very little fencing to get in the way. First few here - https://flic.kr/s/aHskwhRQfd

goat69 · 23 Mar 2016, 21:08 (Ref:3626476)

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Originally Posted by rich07

Hahaha

I'll be doing the same thing next year. Coming up Wednesday and going home Monday.

Damn i was looking forward to the updates on ur travels to the track and the stories that came from u doing the drive over night after working all day

Reload · 23 Mar 2016, 21:44 (Ref:3626484)

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Originally Posted by goat69

Damn i was looking forward to the updates on ur travels to the track and the stories that came from u doing the drive over night after working all day

Knowing Rich, there will still be stories to tell.

goat69 · 24 Mar 2016, 05:57 (Ref:3626566)

http://www.speedcafe.com/2016/03/24/...overs-nsx-gt3/

Think this might make an appearance next year?

rich07 · 24 Mar 2016, 08:48 (Ref:3626596)

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Originally Posted by goat69

Damn i was looking forward to the updates on ur travels to the track and the stories that came from u doing the drive over night after working all day

I won't be doing that next year but I'll have stories to tell about my travels. I just hope that I don't meet again the fox, the emu, the wild dog, three roos on the road not to mention the crazy women in the Ford Territory that tailgated me the last 40kms into Bathurst this year (there's another story in itself)

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Originally Posted by Reload

Knowing Rich, there will still be stories to tell.

I'm writing a book. Watch this space

As far as the NSX goes unless the road car is being sold here I can't see Honda Aus getting involved.

velly4 · 24 Mar 2016, 22:39 (Ref:3626921)

Unless the rules are changed no chance of seeing the Honda next year as it's not eligible.

rich07 · 25 Mar 2016, 01:09 (Ref:3626942)

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Originally Posted by velly4

Unless the rules are changed no chance of seeing the Honda next year as it's not eligible.

I'd highly be surprised if it appeared even it was eligible. Sounds like this year is a testing and development year with maybe some outings by works teams late in the year.

I'm guessing Honda doesn't have the customer support programme that Audi etc have so couldn't see a car being free next February were it eligible unless it was works backed.

velly4 · 25 Mar 2016, 09:42 (Ref:3627016)

Yeah I expect the Honda program to shadow the Nissan program.

peckstar · 5 May 2016, 05:28 (Ref:3638673)

Have we heard if Channel 7 are coming back?

Haven't seen any rating for the last race?

mayhem · 5 May 2016, 06:28 (Ref:3638682)

Two Porsches likely for Walkinshaw according to Adrian Burgess, that's another great bit of news to strengthen the field for 2017, already excited about next February!

rich07 · 5 May 2016, 12:24 (Ref:3638775)

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Originally Posted by mayhem

Two Porsches likely for Walkinshaw according to Adrian Burgess, that's another great bit of news to strengthen the field for 2017, already excited about next February!

That'll be great to have some serious Porsche representation in the top class. Hopefully we see JC or Tander or possibly some factory pilots in either car. Of course they won't be the only team running the new GT3R at next years B12...

chavez · 4 Jun 2016, 00:49 (Ref:3647021)

Any sign of the 2016 Highlights DVD?

In previous years it would have been released by now.

D.R.T. · 6 Jun 2016, 08:39 (Ref:3647619)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

Have we heard if Channel 7 are coming back?

Haven't seen any rating for the last race?

I hear it was pretty good.

Hopefully it remains with Channel 7 for the event however you would imagine that V8SC relationships with Fox Sports and Channel 10 may influence this.

Regardless I think FTA is a must

peckstar · 24 Jun 2016, 03:49 (Ref:3654809)

Based on last 2 year entries opened on July 1, in theory that means a week to go

But things have been pretty quiet under the new promoters, I wonder what will happen this year

The tv package had also been announced, but nothing yet also

peckstar · 27 Jun 2016, 23:35 (Ref:3655503)

Tourist Trophy awarded to B12H winners

I guess this a logical spot for it, com pared to the recent options

Alan52 · 28 Jun 2016, 06:12 (Ref:3655547)

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Originally Posted by chavez

Any sign of the 2016 Highlights DVD?

In previous years it would have been released by now.

Different promoters,different TV production company.Highlights package may not be going to exist.

peckstar · 29 Jun 2016, 08:33 (Ref:3655731)

2017 LIQUI-MOLY BATHURST 12 HOUR PROMO

scudd · 1 Jul 2016, 08:22 (Ref:3656083)

Entry is open and regs are out.

Finally they get pro-am driver seeding right.

1 driver must be bronze seeded.

There is a pro class too, so it's balls-out racing.

Plus the AM class again.

Mixer · 1 Jul 2016, 08:30 (Ref:3656085)

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Originally Posted by scudd

Finally they get pro-am driver seeding right.

Great to hear you say so Scudd, us keyboard warriors hear and say a lot but its nice to hear from someone who is really invested in the sport!

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