SUPER BLACK RACING - Page 2

on_to_it · 8 Oct 2014, 09:04 (Ref:3462093)

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Originally Posted by NZSTfan

Some people are suggesting that if they keep their noses clean then a top 15 finish could be on the cards.

Whilst I've often admired your enthusiasm fan, I have to be a little contrarian when I say, with no disrespect meant, there's not a lot to be excited about there. Realistic perhaps, but nothing to get too euphoric about. I genuinely wish them the very best, but I'm not sure what their big plan is.

There are some good guys involved, but why be bothered?

socram · 9 Oct 2014, 06:07 (Ref:3462428)

Proud to see that they are wearing Kiwi Racesuits! Got my full support.

**GTRMagic** · 9 Oct 2014, 12:15 (Ref:3462517)

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Originally Posted by on_to_it

Whilst I've often admired your enthusiasm fan, I have to be a little contrarian when I say, with no disrespect meant, there's not a lot to be excited about there. Realistic perhaps, but nothing to get too euphoric about. I genuinely wish them the very best, but I'm not sure what their big plan is.

There are some good guys involved, but why be bothered?

To purchase the #6 REC and become a permanent part of Prodrive Racing Australia's lineup?

pukekoheracer · 9 Oct 2014, 16:56 (Ref:3462616)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

To purchase the #6 REC and become a permanent part of Prodrive Racing Australia's lineup?

I don't think Prodrive own it anymore?

Mark Petch · 10 Oct 2014, 14:18 (Ref:3462973)

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Originally Posted by pukekoheracer

I don't think Prodrive own it anymore?

PR, you are 100% correct, Rusty French and Rod Nash purchased the entire FPR operation of Prodrive well over a year ago.

On another note its good to see Ant and Andre doing a solid job, definitely not last, and if they can keep focused a top 20 result or even top 15 is on the card's, well done guys.

Martin Collins · 10 Oct 2014, 20:06 (Ref:3463088)

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Originally Posted by Mark Petch

PR, you are 100% correct, Rusty French and Rod Nash purchased the entire FPR operation of Prodrive well over a year ago.

On another note its good to see Ant and Andre doing a solid job, definitely not last, and if they can keep focused a top 20 result or even top 15 is on the card's, well done guys.

Mark a top 20 shouldn't be too hard, there are only 26 entries. Even we (TKR)finished 16th out of about 55 entries in our first Bathurst back in 2000.

Super Black need to be a bit more KIWI, two kiwi drivers in a black car run by FPR? Thoughts people?

CDM · 11 Oct 2014, 20:17 (Ref:3463453)

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Originally Posted by Martin Collins

Super Black need to be a bit more KIWI, two kiwi drivers in a black car run by FPR? Thoughts people?

Are you forfarking real?? Seriously???????????

what about;
Team Kiwi Racing run by a fat pie eating Australian?? Hardly Kiwi
Dean Fiore, Shae Davies, Steve Owen, Adam Macrow?? Hardly Kiwi's
TKR Cars run by anyone brave enough to risk their $$ with DJ; including Paul Morris Motorsport & a technical alliance with FPR.... Hardly Kiwi.

So how can you possibly criticise SuperBlack for not being 'Kiwi' enough.

Anyone with half a clue would know that the only way to get anywhere near the pointy end of the field is to form an alliance with a major V8SC player, which is exactly what Superblack have done. Good on them & I'm hoping for a great result from them later today.

As for TKR.... Pffffffffftttttt..

Tourer · 11 Oct 2014, 21:51 (Ref:3463486)

Quote:

Originally Posted by pukekoheracer

I don't think Prodrive own it anymore?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Petch

PR, you are 100% correct, Rusty French and Rod Nash purchased the entire FPR operation of Prodrive well over a year ago.

Rusty French & Rod Nash bought Prodrive Racing Australia and kept the company name (reportedly part of the deal).

The company name is still Prodrive Racing Australia.

NZSTfan · 11 Oct 2014, 23:30 (Ref:3463527)

Best of luck to SBR today. At least they are not the very last on the grid! I saw how they managed to reduce their laptimes by up to 3s over the last few days.
Keep it clean and bring it home....race about to start!!!

Martin Collins · 12 Oct 2014, 01:05 (Ref:3463560)

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Originally Posted by CDM

Are you forfarking real?? Seriously???????????

what about;
Team Kiwi Racing run by a fat pie eating Australian?? Hardly Kiwi
Dean Fiore, Shae Davies, Steve Owen, Adam Macrow?? Hardly Kiwi's
TKR Cars run by anyone brave enough to risk their $$ with DJ; including Paul Morris Motorsport & a technical alliance with FPR.... Hardly Kiwi.

So how can you possibly criticise SuperBlack for not being 'Kiwi' enough.

Anyone with half a clue would know that the only way to get anywhere near the pointy end of the field is to form an alliance with a major V8SC player, which is exactly what Superblack have done. Good on them & I'm hoping for a great result from them later today.

As for TKR.... Pffffffffftttttt..

Nice you have an opinion to CDM.
David may have been Aussie and rubbed many people the wrong way but from day one all of us on the crew where Kiwi and took real pride in doing it the Kiwi way. And drivers while I was managing it Jason Richards, Angus Fogg, John Mac, Craid Baird, Paul Radisch.
Hope you enjoy todays race CDM. Apologies for not having '' half a clue''.

CDM · 12 Oct 2014, 06:22 (Ref:3463748)

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Originally Posted by Martin Collins

Nice you have an opinion to CDM.
David may have been Aussie and rubbed many people the wrong way but from day one all of us on the crew where Kiwi and took real pride in doing it the Kiwi way. And drivers while I was managing it Jason Richards, Angus Fogg, John Mac, Craid Baird, Paul Radisch.
Hope you enjoy todays race CDM. Apologies for not having '' half a clue''.

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Originally Posted by Martin Collins

Thoughts people?

Did you not ask for opinions???

Yes DJ did rub a number of people up the wrong way, ****ed them off, ripped them off, whatever you call it

Yes he also did give a lot of good Kiwi drivers a 'DRIVE', however I don't believe that Team Kiwi made any tangible difference to the careers of either Jason Richards, Angus Fogg, John Mac, Craid Baird or Paul Radisch.

And FYI I certainly didn't say you don't have half a clue, but 110% stand by my comment that the only way to have a chance in the CURRENT v8sc series is to align with a top team... What are your thoughts???

NZSTfan · 12 Oct 2014, 07:53 (Ref:3463835)

**** YEAH!!!!! P11 for the wildcard. Awesome drive from our boys in what has to be the most epic bathurst ever.

Can't say enuff.....just so stoked

Martin Collins · 12 Oct 2014, 08:44 (Ref:3463874)

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Originally Posted by CDM

Did you not ask for opinions???

Yes DJ did rub a number of people up the wrong way, ****ed them off, ripped them off, whatever you call it

Yes he also did give a lot of good Kiwi drivers a 'DRIVE', however I don't believe that Team Kiwi made any tangible difference to the careers of either Jason Richards, Angus Fogg, John Mac, Craid Baird or Paul Radisch.

And FYI I certainly didn't say you don't have half a clue, but 110% stand by my comment that the only way to have a chance in the CURRENT v8sc series is to align with a top team... What are your thoughts???

My thoughts....
The new SBR did a great job today in an amazing race. Two great drivers who drove with focus.
And yes I do believe being able to work with a race winning team is the way to go... but would still love to see some Kiwi talent changing wheels and fueling the car.

promax · 12 Oct 2014, 08:57 (Ref:3463885)

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Originally Posted by NZSTfan

**** YEAH!!!!! P11 for the wildcard. Awesome drive from our boys in what has to be the most epic bathurst ever.

Can't say enuff.....just so stoked

epic? more like ****ing insane!

I'm not even sure I believe what I just watched

socram · 13 Oct 2014, 00:37 (Ref:3464258)

Brings up the whole vexed question of Safety Cars yet again. Why not a race Control operated speed limiter via in ground track loops instead?

I really don't agree that letting cars unlap themselves and getting to within 200m of the leader again is particularly fair, especially if the leader hasn't made any mistakes.

Pity that the Sky recording, switched on after 100 laps as we had to go out, cut off with 25 laps to go... Had to then set it to record the Highlights this morning at 10:30 as I didn't want to read the paper or listen to the radio.

GT 86 · 13 Oct 2014, 01:59 (Ref:3464277)

Awesome effort SBR considering you are up with some class outfits. Good call going with FPR, slow start but good job on remaining on the same lap and good pace later in the race.

NZSTfan · 13 Oct 2014, 04:25 (Ref:3464295)

Rumour has it that had fuel not been miscalculated, they would have finished P6!!!

mikuni · 13 Oct 2014, 08:34 (Ref:3464367)

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Originally Posted by NZSTfan

Rumour has it that had fuel not been miscalculated, they would have finished P6!!!

Yes they were on for a great finish. Me and a few mates were keeping a keen eye on them, amazed that they were doing so well. The last we saw them they were in about 8th theoretically not having to pit again, as they had filled after Frosty at the end of the last safety car stint, but unfortunately as you say, they must have miscalculated and needed to pit again?

Surprisingly I think they may actually be disappointed with p11, but the fact is they did great and they should be very proud of hanging in there and keeping it clean in such a shambolic race (In a good way).

HProject · 13 Oct 2014, 12:13 (Ref:3464466)

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Originally Posted by NZSTfan

Rumour has it that had fuel not been miscalculated, they would have finished P6!!!

They were sitting in 7th during those closing laps, so you may well be right.

Outstanding drive from both drivers. I thought the aggression they showed at times was awesome, but they also showed a lot of control and maturity while others floundered. Hoping now that they can get a car together for next season.

socram · 14 Oct 2014, 07:58 (Ref:3464867)

As usual, the Herald failed to mention them... Well done guys.

Biggy G · 14 Oct 2014, 10:30 (Ref:3464913)

So if they're on the grid next season, who drives? Down to who brings the most $$$ if those Superblack logos can't be replaced?

NZSTfan · 14 Oct 2014, 23:24 (Ref:3465126)

Speedcafe story here which proves the rumour mill (i.e should have been a top 6 finish)

http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/10/14/...lack-wildcard/

Now, if you want to see a true 'hater' in action, then scroll down towards the 'comments' section of this story. Have a read at what someone called 'The Stig' has written.

Makes us all look like little lambs really

HProject · 15 Oct 2014, 03:54 (Ref:3465168)

Quote:

Originally Posted by NZSTfan

Speedcafe story here which proves the rumour mill (i.e should have been a top 6 finish)

http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/10/14/...lack-wildcard/

Now, if you want to see a true 'hater' in action, then scroll down towards the 'comments' section of this story. Have a read at what someone called 'The Stig' has written.

Makes us all look like little lambs really

Ah the Speedcafe comments section - the 'baby that wont stop crying' of the internet.

**GTRMagic** · 15 Oct 2014, 05:40 (Ref:3465193)

Woulda. Coulda. Shoulda. Didnt.

Great effort by the pilots, and the team led by Mr Ceprnich. You could hear his advice and coaching regularly on the radio, helping egg the drivers along

Lotsa noise in the funny papers that SBR II is planning a 2 car main game squad next year

NZSTfan · 15 Oct 2014, 23:43 (Ref:3465469)

^^ Mr Lentino must have deep pockets, or has secured some huuuge funding if thats to happen. It would be cool to see a 2 car kiwi team in the V8$C series.

I wonder who would drive?

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