V8 SuperTourers in NZ - 'Car Of Tomorrow' - Page 21

Chappelli · 6 Sep 2011, 09:06 (Ref:2951554)

Just because it's an interesting question, doesn't make it a good one. But thanks for the answer.

Sounds like it's 6 of one 2x3's of the other in terms of reparing a locally sourced chassis or an imported one for minor to medium bingles and I guess anymore than that and it's going to expensive no matter what you drive.

Nice fore-thought having a spare chassis available (although here's hoping no one needs it!).

MacrosNZ · 21 Sep 2011, 11:10 (Ref:2959016)

http://www.speedcafe.com/2011/09/21/...-for-kiwi-v8s/

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The aerodynamic package on New Zealand’s V8SuperTourer is set to dramatically change.

The new all-Kiwi series has used a Holden V8 Supercar front bar and rear wing on its prototype machine, but as the front and rear wings are intellectual property of V8 Supercars, the V8SuperTourers have been forced to design its own wings.

The new aero on the front of the Kiwi V8s will be radically different, displaying more aggressive wings, ensuring the two classes can be easily distingished.

The V8SuperTourers class is set to kick off in February next year.

Category administrator and driver John McIntyre says that to get the project underway, they needed to use a V8SA wing as a benchmark.

“To get the whole project going, we needed to use something that was already out there and available,” McIntyre told Speedcafe.com.

“Holden Motorsport in Australia helped us out with by giving us use of an aero package, but we knew we weren’t going to run that. We obviously needed to test the car and get it going so we worked out what we needed downforce wise.”

McIntyre says that the new aero package will raise eyebrows.

“The new aero will have its own Kiwi stamp on it and it’s going to end up being quite different to what the Aussies have on the V8 Supercars,” he said.

“It will be visually very different, and from an aerodynamic point of view, it will also be very different.

“They are some quite big changes.

“From the bumper line up, it will virtually be the same as what V8 Supercars have, but below that, you’re going to see a much more agressive stance.

“There’s the potential there for more aero, and it will be something that fans will instantly pick up on. They will see it quite clearly that it is different. I can’t wait to get it out there.”

From a category point of view, progress is being made. Announced today, the category has appointed marketing and event management specialist Cherie Brown as their new marketing, promotions and event manager.

McIntyre says that he is pleased with the steps that are being taken.

“We are moving along nicely now,” McIntyre said.

“We have people trying to buy the final two entries, so we’ve got more demand than we have positions. We’re working extremely hard on two extra manufacturers. There’s a lot there in the background that is coming together for us.”

promax · 21 Sep 2011, 20:59 (Ref:2959269)

now they don't want to be compared to V8 Supercars??

MarioNZ · 21 Sep 2011, 21:26 (Ref:2959287)

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Originally Posted by promax

now they don't want to be compared to V8 Supercars??

Doesn't look like they had a choice, SC own that aero design:

"The new all-Kiwi series has used a Holden V8 Supercar front bar and rear wing on its prototype machine, but as the front and rear wings are intellectual property of V8 Supercars, the V8SuperTourers have been forced to design its own wings"

Personally I think creating your own identity is a good thing, if you always try to recreate what someone else is doing you'll only ever be seen as watered down version of something else

promax · 21 Sep 2011, 23:37 (Ref:2959323)

agree totally!

it's just their media machine keeps throwing in a "looks/sounds like a V8SC" or a "similar speed to a V8SC" etc. if they wanted a V8SC they should've built a V8SC

Ugy · 21 Sep 2011, 23:56 (Ref:2959328)

Sounds like a F U to me

MarioNZ · 22 Sep 2011, 00:21 (Ref:2959340)

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Originally Posted by promax

agree totally!

it's just their media machine keeps throwing in a "looks/sounds like a V8SC" or a "similar speed to a V8SC" etc. if they wanted a V8SC they should've built a V8SC

Agree totally!

Ugy, F U in which direction?

Ugy · 22 Sep 2011, 04:42 (Ref:2959385)

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Originally Posted by MarioNZ

Agree totally!

Ugy, F U in which direction?

Hopefully in reverse

**GTRMagic** · 22 Sep 2011, 08:26 (Ref:2959438)

So... when are they going to announce Mr Radisich's new appointment as CEO of the NZ V8SuperTourer organising company?

rik · 22 Sep 2011, 14:55 (Ref:2959591)

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Originally Posted by MarioNZ

Doesn't look like they had a choice, SC own that aero design:

I always though that Ford and Holden owned the aero designs. I guess not. TC has certainly out smarted the manufacturers here.

MarioNZ · 22 Sep 2011, 22:11 (Ref:2959760)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

So... when are they going to announce Mr Radisich's new appointment as CEO of the NZ V8SuperTourer organising company?

I think you just did GTR!!! Seriously??? that's awesome

MarioNZ · 22 Sep 2011, 22:25 (Ref:2959764)

It also looks as though they have announced it too!! That IS news!

http://www.speedcafe.com/2011/09/23/...8supertourers/

**GTRMagic** · 22 Sep 2011, 22:37 (Ref:2959766)

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Originally Posted by MarioNZ

It also looks as though they have announced it too!! That IS news!

http://www.speedcafe.com/2011/09/23/...8supertourers/

Is it just me or does Mr Radisich not look particularly well in that pic?

mountainstar · 22 Sep 2011, 23:30 (Ref:2959778)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Is it just me or does Mr Radisich not look particularly well in that pic?

He looks his usual. He is 48 years old and for his age he looks pretty good.

That's good news for V8ST. Radisich knows touring car racing and what works and doesn't work and he has some international experience as well. I think it's a good move for both parties involved.

brown dog · 23 Sep 2011, 00:56 (Ref:2959796)

It looks like this series is really starting to get some traction.

Key personnel in place, a top lineup of drivers, a good car which is nearly sorted, all cars sold, with a couple still trying to buy in.

Paul Radisich is a very well liked person, and Shaun Summerfield is so much better as a presenter/commentator than that bloke on the other channel!

promax · 23 Sep 2011, 01:59 (Ref:2959801)

much respect to Radisich!

Summerfield normally acts like a 10 year old girl at Bieber concert! ha the guy needs to be reminded that he's a presenter/commentator not a love sick groupie.

brown dog · 23 Sep 2011, 05:24 (Ref:2959820)

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Originally Posted by promax

Summerfield normally acts like a 10 year old girl at Bieber concert! ha the guy needs to be reminded that he's a presenter/commentator not a love sick groupie.

Yes, granted the enthusiasm carries him away a little sometimes, but at least he doesn't have a copy of the 30 year old book of cliches and bad jokes the others keep trotting out to fill in the silence.

Personally I think the most professional presenter on NZ TV is Geoff Bryan, and while he is not a "specialist" motorsport presenter, I think the others could learn a lot from him.

promax · 23 Sep 2011, 07:51 (Ref:2959854)

agree!

Speedwayracer44 · 23 Sep 2011, 11:19 (Ref:2959900)

I saw Paul last weekend at the revival and he didn't look like that shot. This is a great call for nzst along with Cherie brown who did a grate job for rally nz when it was full time. You turkeys need to get over yourselves on the tv thing. Who and What do you want in what position? There is a big difference between a commentator and a presenter and Shaun and Geoff are presenters. Clint brown is the best in any position because he is passionate and there isn't many people in nz that are apart from race drivers that don't have their wallet in mind. Jamie is passionate, fantastic but over used probably thanks to budgets from a certain organization. How many nzv8 teams will be at pukeekohoe?

promax · 23 Sep 2011, 20:34 (Ref:2960139)

let it all out speedway lol

btw..where the hell is pukeekohoe?

MalcolmC · 23 Sep 2011, 21:10 (Ref:2960158)

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Originally Posted by promax

btw..where the hell is pukeekohoe?

It must be the original spelling. Land Information NZ will be updating the maps soon.

Mr Revhead · 27 Sep 2011, 22:02 (Ref:2961911)

So what are the support classes for this series?
I have heard that there isn't any... Other than the NZV8 guys who have switched to supertourers who are going to run their old NZV8s in a supertourers "development" series.
There's a few other rumours floating about too. Such as maybe the number of 16 cars being inflated etc. And the cost of the cars being rather high. I've been told that the 200k only gets you the bare chassis.

Imo the last think NZ motorsport needs is another spec class.
Sure I reckon if it comes together they will be a cool class to watch. But to the general punter they will become like Tier 1. Boring spec classes.

E36ST · 27 Sep 2011, 22:54 (Ref:2961935)

The V8 Supertourers don't necessarily need to arrange and deliver the entire weekend's events. Individual Car Clubs / track owners can (and I'm sure will) help with providing support classes which would give their members a chance to run in a high profile event and give it something of a local flavour.

Ugy · 28 Sep 2011, 02:25 (Ref:2961984)

I'm sticking with the Production Car racing, clone car racing ain't for me. They may be quicker but don't mean better racing. Can't beat the Ford/Holden battle

on_to_it · 28 Sep 2011, 06:24 (Ref:2962014)

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Originally Posted by Ugy

I'm sticking with the Production Car racing, clone car racing ain't for me. They may be quicker but don't mean better racing. Can't beat the Ford/Holden battle

Hey Ugy, by Production Car racing do you mean the actual Production Racing Series or NZV8's?

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