[iV8SC15TEST] Sydney.com V8SuperTest: Eastern Creek-7th-8th February

[chavez]

Let's make it mean something.

The fastest in the top 25 shootout automatically qualifies for the Top Ten shootout at Bathurst.

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by chavez

Let's make it mean something.

The fastest in the top 25 shootout automatically qualifies for the Top Ten shootout at Bathurst.

Good idea, although Bathurst is a long way away.

Maybe it could mean something for clipsal, similar to what they do for Indy or Daytona

At a minumum it should count as a win towards the most pole positions for year

[Alan52]

Maybe the fastest in the shootouts is allowed to compete in the Bathurst 12 Hour in 2016!

[ford71]

Originally Posted by Alan52

Maybe the fastest in the shootouts is allowed to compete in the Bathurst 12 Hour in 2016!

The idea that the fastest car automatically gets a run in the Bathurst shootout would be a good one if it was a chance that that car would not already be there anyway.

[Alan52]

Originally Posted by ford71

The idea that the fastest car automatically gets a run in the Bathurst shootout would be a good one if it was a chance that that car would not already be there anyway.

My post you've quoted had nothing to do with the Bathurst 1000.

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by ford71

The idea that the fastest car automatically gets a run in the Bathurst shootout would be a good one if it was a chance that that car would not already be there anyway.

So you mean like Jamie Whincup and Chaz in 2014 at bathurst 1000. both missed out on shootout .

an advantage would be that you wouldnt need to qualify thus saving the edge on tyres.

Reckon it would be better for Clipsal though, just a few weeks latter

[Tourer]

Originally Posted by Alan52

Maybe the fastest in the shootouts is allowed to compete in the Bathurst 12 Hour in 2016!

That could be fun (although expensive for a one race effort). No rev limit on the engine, choose your own gear and diff ratios, maybe run bigger rubber if it could fit, possibly better aero, plenty of good gear in the engine itself. A V8 running at the 12 hour but not under the V8 governing umbrella might even run a different size engine - perhaps a 7 litre?

Kinda sounds like a couple of Monaros from a few years ago.

Could be a nice way for James O'Brien to say "thank you" for the extra publicity this year.

[D.R.T.]

Originally Posted by Tourer

That could be fun (although expensive for a one race effort). No rev limit on the engine, choose your own gear and diff ratios, maybe run bigger rubber if it could fit, possibly better aero, plenty of good gear in the engine itself. A V8 running at the 12 hour but not under the V8 governing umbrella might even run a different size engine - perhaps a 7 litre?

Especially expensive for the Sports Sedan support race.

[Alan52]

Originally Posted by Tourer

That could be fun (although expensive for a one race effort). No rev limit on the engine, choose your own gear and diff ratios, maybe run bigger rubber if it could fit, possibly better aero, plenty of good gear in the engine itself. A V8 running at the 12 hour but not under the V8 governing umbrella might even run a different size engine - perhaps a 7 litre?

Kinda sounds like a couple of Monaros from a few years ago.

Could be a nice way for James O'Brien to say "thank you" for the extra publicity this year.

Missed the point again.I didn't mean run a V8 Supercar in the 12 Hour.I meant let the winning driver the option of driving in the 12 Hour in 2016 and not having to go to the meaningless drivel of the 2016 Test Day.

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by Alan52

Missed the point again.I didn't mean run a V8 Supercar in the 12 Hour.I meant let the winning driver the option of driving in the 12 Hour in 2016 and not having to go to the meaningless drivel of the 2016 Test Day.

actually i think people were just ignoring your attempt at flaming.

however there wont be a clash next year so you wont need to worry

[Go Harder.]

And you know this how?

[mayhem]

Originally Posted by peckstar

however there wont be a clash next year so you wont need to worry

Really? Whats going to change Foxtel/Tens stance on this in 2016?

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by Go Harder.

And you know this how?

logic and intelligence

[D.R.T.]

Try again

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by D.R.T.

Try again

Dont need anything else.

Everyone will see when the announcement is made.

until then the fanbois can keep up the chicken little routine

[Samwhk]

Originally Posted by peckstar

logic and intelligence

Are they planning on developing these qualities over the next 12 months?

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by Samwhk

Are they planning on developing these qualities over the next 12 months?

We can only hope that the 12 hour fanbois do. I dont hold out for much hope though.

However this years test day is the topic lets get back on track.

I like the idea of a some reward for winning the sunday shoot out. something more than money

I also think that Chaz will win on the FG-X debut

[ford71]

Originally Posted by Alan52

My post you've quoted had nothing to do with the Bathurst 1000.

I understood your post hence the smilie face.

The next part was separate to that - should have put it in a new post.

[ford71]

Originally Posted by peckstar

So you mean like Jamie Whincup and Chaz in 2014 at bathurst 1000. both missed out on shootout .

Fair call

But yeah the gap between test day and Bathurst is too long for it to be linked this way.

[M Jones]

Originally Posted by mayhem

Really? Whats going to change Foxtel/Tens stance on this in 2016?

Theres a big chance of a clash every year from now on, as the B12h organisers will always have to announce a date before V8SC do.

[Tourer]

Originally Posted by Alan52

Missed the point again.I didn't mean run a V8 Supercar in the 12 Hour.I meant let the winning driver the option of driving in the 12 Hour in 2016 and not having to go to the meaningless drivel of the 2016 Test Day.

Ah OK - you didn't say fastest driver so not clear. The drivers are likely to be required again for the 2016 test day but with no CWC etc you'd have to hope that there won't be a date clash again.

I have no problem with the test day as such and don't agree that it's "meaningless drivel" but the date clash in 2015 is bulltish and has most definitely not been V8SC's finest hour.

[mayhem]

Originally Posted by peckstar

logic and intelligence

Surely logic and intelligence would have decreed that such a date clash didnt happen in the first place?

But I still dont see how 2016 will be different, if V8 Supercars/Fox/Ten dont schedule a date clash next year with the 12 hour wont that be an admission by stealth that they were wrong this year?

Or will they do a press release saying it wont happen again because V8SC will do something for the 'greater good' of Australian motorsport (see also: we stuffed up and have suffered badly for it)?

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by mayhem

Surely logic and intelligence would have decreed that such a date clash didnt happen in the first place?

But I still dont see how 2016 will be different, if V8 Supercars/Fox/Ten dont schedule a date clash next year with the 12 hour wont that be an admission by stealth that they were wrong this year?

Or will they do a press release saying it wont happen again because V8SC will do something for the 'greater good' of Australian motorsport (see also: we stuffed up and have suffered badly for it)?

Remind me again, what was the reason for the clash this year?

then once you remember why, use some logic and intelligence

[GTRMagic]

Originally Posted by Tourer

I have no problem with the test day as such and don't agree that it's "meaningless drivel" but the date clash in 2015 is bulltish and has most definitely not been V8SC's finest hour.

+1

[D.R.T.]

Originally Posted by peckstar

Remind me again, what was the reason for the clash this year?

Channel 7 broadcasting the 12 Hour and V8SC wanting to prevent drivers from racing in the event and being broadcast via the network.