2010 Bathurst 12 hour - Page 10

Belly13 · 14 Dec 2009, 00:52 (Ref:2599168)

Heard an interesting story over the weekend that Glenn Seton may find himself in a Subaru for the 12 Hour.

bluesport · 14 Dec 2009, 02:49 (Ref:2599200)

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Originally Posted by Belly13

Heard an interesting story over the weekend that Glenn Seton may find himself in a Subaru for the 12 Hour.

Seto in a Suby?......that's good news......I'm looking forward to this race with the variety of machines......and a few more drivers like Seto would add to the event.

mildura1963 · 14 Dec 2009, 03:23 (Ref:2599211)

seems to be plenty of current & former V8 drivers in the race this year..good to see

Juarez Jed · 14 Dec 2009, 05:49 (Ref:2599244)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Who will enter a Toyota 'Kevin'??

They don't take very good care of their Bates prepared Aurions.

I drove past the Toyota HQ in Taren Point a month or 2 back on a weekend and they were sitting out in the elements uncovered during a storm. Don't know if they were waiting to be picked up by someone or just collecting leaves.

davo. · 15 Dec 2009, 12:59 (Ref:2600104)

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Originally Posted by Belly13

Heard an interesting story over the weekend that Glenn Seton may find himself in a Subaru for the 12 Hour.

Will that be with Jim Hunter, since Bowe is driving with Gary Holt?

Also Garth Walden will be entering a Holden VE SS, i'm hoping this car will upset many of the front running cars as done this year.

Green Hornet · 15 Dec 2009, 20:44 (Ref:2600352)

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Originally Posted by davo.

Also Garth Walden will be entering a Holden VE SS, i'm hoping this car will upset many of the front running cars as done this year.

Doubt it! They finished 11 laps behind the winner in ninth and their fastest lap was some 7.1 seconds slower.

A HSV VE Clubsport might - but not an SS.

davo. · 16 Dec 2009, 01:36 (Ref:2600505)

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Originally Posted by Green Hornet

Doubt it! They finished 11 laps behind the winner in ninth and their fastest lap was some 7.1 seconds slower.

A HSV VE Clubsport might - but not an SS.

In this years race, there was only 1 HSV that finished above the Waldens and that was a VE Clubsport, which was only 3 laps ahead. The VZ SS was only 3 - 5 secs a lap slower than the quickest HSV's and in 2008 they did a 2:35 in qualifying, which was the same time as the VE SS sportswagon in 2008, driven by fancy V8 supercar drivers.
The VE SS should be quicker given the extra grunt from the 6.0 V8. The Waldens are still good for a top 5/10 position with potentially 40/45 odd cars behind them at the finish,
Talking to Garth, he said to me that they believe that they can knock off most of the HSV's, FPV's and Evo's. The Waldens know how to build a reliable and strong car. Its more than having the quickest car, you need to have good consistent co drivers, efficient pit crew, wise strategy and a reliable car.
At the chequered flag they finished on the same lap as Holty's BMW 335, they beat the Hill Evo X, Donut King HSV, Holden Motorsport HSV VE,v 2 x Pro duct Evo X's to name a few, they are all more fancied front runners.

Belly13 · 16 Dec 2009, 07:51 (Ref:2600575)

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Originally Posted by davo.

Will that be with Jim Hunter, since Bowe is driving with Gary Holt?

Also Garth Walden will be entering a Holden VE SS, i'm hoping this car will upset many of the front running cars as done this year.

Spot on. Anybody heard anything about Steve Briffa's plans for the 12 Hour?

davo. · 16 Dec 2009, 12:17 (Ref:2600694)

There are 30 cars entered so far, with organises aware of a dozen or so more interested in entering.

To date, the following production cars have entered; Subaru Impreza, Mitsubishi Evo 9 GSR, Mitsubishi Evo X, BMW 130i, Ford BF, Ford FG, Mazda 3 MPS, Holden Commodore SS VE, Toyota Corolla Sportiva, Honda Integra S, Subaru Impreza 2.5, Toyota Yaris, Holden Commodore SS VE Ute and a Nissan 350 Z. First time appearances include the BMW 135i, FPV F6 Typhoon and Renault Clio 197.

Belly13 · 17 Dec 2009, 05:29 (Ref:2601132)

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Originally Posted by davo.

There are 30 cars entered so far, with organises aware of a dozen or so more interested in entering.

To date, the following production cars have entered; Subaru Impreza, Mitsubishi Evo 9 GSR, Mitsubishi Evo X, BMW 130i, Ford BF, Ford FG, Mazda 3 MPS, Holden Commodore SS VE, Toyota Corolla Sportiva, Honda Integra S, Subaru Impreza 2.5, Toyota Yaris, Holden Commodore SS VE Ute and a Nissan 350 Z. First time appearances include the BMW 135i, FPV F6 Typhoon and Renault Clio 197.

No HSV's so far? I find that hard to believe.

mildura1963 · 17 Dec 2009, 23:04 (Ref:2601643)

How do you reckon the Factory Mazda RX8SP would go if it was elligible to run?

davo. · 18 Dec 2009, 08:29 (Ref:2601775)

Just reading the December B12 hour newsletter. They have released a provisional entry list, but the link from the newsletter doesn't seem too work, does anyone know of the list?

They have also released a list of drivers looking for a drive & Luke Searle's name is on it, guessing no BMW 135i from the Searle family.

1 x Osborne Celica is available for lease.

Some interesting drivers looking for drives and cars to lease.

Also reading that Dean Herridge will saddle up with Jim Hunter in the STI, and the second WRX is for Warren Bossie & Glen Featherstone. Third drivers not confirmed yet.

Malfunction Junction · 18 Dec 2009, 09:34 (Ref:2601798)

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Originally Posted by mildura1963

How do you reckon the Factory Mazda RX8SP would go if it was elligible to run?

I have a suspicion they might be better off with the 6 MPS. If it rains they'll be better off than the 3.

Crash Test · 19 Dec 2009, 03:28 (Ref:2602216)

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Originally Posted by Malfunction Junction

I have a suspicion they might be better off with the 6 MPS. If it rains they'll be better off than the 3.

Jake Camilleri in a 3 has smoked everyone every time it has rained in the past couple of seasons in the championship, 4WD competition included...

mtpanorama · 19 Dec 2009, 03:55 (Ref:2602218)

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Originally Posted by Crash Test

Jake Camilleri in a 3 has smoked everyone every time it has rained in the past couple of seasons in the championship, 4WD competition included...

Hey Mark,
How many cars is WBR entering this year??? Got a driver line up yet ??

Crash Test · 19 Dec 2009, 06:14 (Ref:2602232)

Only one WRX next year, I think the drivers are TBA at this stage, and I believe the team won't be utilising the services of crashers after the 2009 experience...

**GTRMagic** · 19 Dec 2009, 08:00 (Ref:2602254)

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Originally Posted by Crash Test

Only one WRX next year, I think the drivers are TBA at this stage, and I believe the team won't be utilising the services of crashers after the 2009 experience...

It only takes one car to win

cavvy · 19 Dec 2009, 15:10 (Ref:2602366)

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Originally Posted by cavvy

Noticed Dean Herridge was getting track time at Barbagallo last weekend, Improved Production in Liberty RS ... doesnt do much racing does he?

Australian rally driver Dean Herridge will compete in the 2010 Armor All Bathurst 12 Hour in February.

Herridge will partner Subaru Impreza STi car owner Jim Hunter in the Johnson Window Films entry in the ‘once around the clock’ race.

The team will announced its third driver in the coming weeks.

davo. · 21 Dec 2009, 11:42 (Ref:2603144)

From latest enews,

Having planned to enter three Evo X's, TMR may only be entering two Evo X's, with the possibility of Inky Tulloch co driving with Rod Salmon & Damien White. TMR are busy repairing the West Surfing Evo after its crash in the Mount Buller Sprint.
Greg Murphy Racing is aiming at entering three Evo's.
- Evo X, (Peter Hill car),
- Evo VIII, (Gary Young car)
- Evo IX, ?
Alfa Romeo looking at entering both diesels again and
Richard Gartner looking for co drivers to drive his new Renault Clio 197.

mildura1963 · 21 Dec 2009, 19:44 (Ref:2603343)

The diesel category has not really taken off has it...too slow I guess

Sheep Stations · 22 Dec 2009, 04:03 (Ref:2603516)

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Originally Posted by Crash Test

Only one WRX next year, I think the drivers are TBA at this stage, and I believe the team won't be utilising the services of crashers after the 2009 experience...

Crashers?...are these the same guys who asked for their money back before race start because they were so disgusted with car prep and set-up?...or was that the other WBR car?

Oldtony · 22 Dec 2009, 06:57 (Ref:2603549)

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Originally Posted by mildura1963

The diesel category has not really taken off has it...too slow I guess

Anybody got the funds to run an Audi A4Tdi quattro?
Guaranteed class win and might do top 10 if the very long stints worked out with safety cars or it got a bit wet.
Jag XF tdi might be interesting as well.
Maybe an "index of performance" based on carbon footprint could be a great promotion gimmick for the event and get it wider media coverage.

Wood-duck · 22 Dec 2009, 07:23 (Ref:2603550)

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Originally Posted by Sheep Stations

Crashers?...are these the same guys who asked for their money back before race start because they were so disgusted with car prep and set-up?...or was that the other WBR car?

There was nothing wrong with the prep or set-up of any of the WBR cars when driven correctly. ie: driven like a production car, not a purpose built sportscar. It is very easy to blame a car for poor performance when it isnt yours....

mtpanorama · 22 Dec 2009, 08:32 (Ref:2603561)

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Originally Posted by Oldtony

Anybody got the funds to run an Audi A4Tdi quattro?
Guaranteed class win and might do top 10 if the very long stints worked out with safety cars or it got a bit wet.
Jag XF tdi might be interesting as well.
Maybe an "index of performance" based on carbon footprint could be a great promotion gimmick for the event and get it wider media coverage.

Turbo Diesel Golf would be my pick, you could even be lazy and go the DSG gearbox.

Belly13 · 22 Dec 2009, 11:12 (Ref:2603613)

Anyone heard any news on any HSV's entering?

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