2010 Bathurst 12 hour - Page 14

cavvy · 17 Jan 2010, 23:09 (Ref:2614867)

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Originally Posted by Parramatta_Power

I'm confused a bit here too. I mean, allowing more drivers per entry would mean the head of the ENTRY would need to spend more to secure 4 instead of 3 drivers so economically, its not exactly the best decision. I would like to just see a mirror of the Group A regulations in the race. Group A being Turbos-charged High-Powered Coupes & Sedans Group B being V8 powered Sedans Group C: Whatever you want to bring, BMW's, Honda Integras... Super 2000 regs basically. and a Corolla class to bring up the rear + a mixed bag class of Mini's, utes, Mirages... Aternate Fuels cars NOT ALLOWED.

You out of step on alternate fuels Parra?

Team Aon has confirmed that it is evaluating the possibility of switching to LPG power for the 2010 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship.

The Arena-run outfit will test its Ford Focus at the Guadix circuit in Spain early next month with the latest specification Ford Duratec petrol engine, but will also try out LPG ahead of a possible switch for the year ahead.

“We've considered an alternative fuel source and are currently evaluating a switch to LPG to see if there are possibilities for us,” team boss Mike Earle said. “Given the increasing awareness of environmental issues, which motorsport in general needs to address, and the commercial opportunities that may exist, it makes sense for us to investigate the possibilities. It's certainly something we would be interested in.”

http://www.crash.net/btcc/news/15601...pg_switch.html

kingers · 17 Jan 2010, 23:11 (Ref:2614868)

Richard & Sheep Stations hit the nail on the head...

Crash Test · 18 Jan 2010, 00:01 (Ref:2614885)

Remember the LPG (and automatic) Falcon from back in the day? They changed over the whole fuel tank at the pit stops..

**GTRMagic** · 18 Jan 2010, 00:32 (Ref:2614892)

Sportswagon is Back!

mtpanorama · 18 Jan 2010, 01:01 (Ref:2614898)

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Originally Posted by Crash Test

Remember the LPG (and automatic) Falcon from back in the day? They changed over the whole fuel tank at the pit stops..

Mal Rose and Ian Luff. I sort of know the bloke who did the signs on the car.

Oldtony · 18 Jan 2010, 01:41 (Ref:2614904)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Sportswagon is Back!

Pretty sloppy journalism.
The Sportswaggon ran out of brakes the year before last.
Ingall, pretty and Jones ran 223 laps last year in if I remember correctly an SS.
Still if they have the basis of the story right it's great to see it back and that's a pretty strong team.

Crash Test · 18 Jan 2010, 01:57 (Ref:2614906)

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Originally Posted by mtpanorama

Mal Rose and Ian Luff. I sort of know the bloke who did the signs on the car.

Good grief, he'd be getting old by now

mtpanorama · 18 Jan 2010, 02:43 (Ref:2614913)

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Originally Posted by Crash Test

Good grief, he'd be getting old by now

Yep, he was a 2nd year apprentice then (i think)

davo. · 18 Jan 2010, 10:24 (Ref:2615026)

Talk that Pro duct team will include Seton, Crompton, Bargwanna, King, and Pearson plus another unamed driver.

Leanne Tander to join Terry Conroy and Gerry Burgess in Integra

Paul Stubber to join Barry Morcom with Nathan Morcom in the mix to drive 335i BMW.

GRM to enter three cars. HSV (most likely HSV VZ from last year), Evo IX and Hill Evo X.

Drivers for Evo IX include John O'Dowd, Jim Pollicina, Simon Middleton, and the HSV, Robert Wilson, Geoff Emery & English sportscar driver Maurizio Fabris. I'm wondering whether enews the correct driver pairings for the cars.

pplater · 18 Jan 2010, 23:15 (Ref:2615422)

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Originally Posted by davo.

Talk that Pro duct team will include Seton, Crompton, Bargwanna, King, and Pearson plus another unamed driver.

He is a recent Targa Tasmania winner.

**GTRMagic** · 19 Jan 2010, 00:09 (Ref:2615445)

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Originally Posted by pplater

He is a recent Targa Tasmania winner.

Steve Jones?

Crash Test · 19 Jan 2010, 00:11 (Ref:2615446)

Putting it out there- Steve Glenney?

Reload · 19 Jan 2010, 02:52 (Ref:2615494)

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Originally Posted by Belly13

Has anyone heard anything about any of the HSV teams from the 2009 race? Looks like there will not be one entered...

Briffa is driving in the "Proddies" and unlikely to be involved in the 12 hour.

pplater · 19 Jan 2010, 04:26 (Ref:2615507)

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Originally Posted by Crash Test

Putting it out there- Steve Glenney?

davo. · 19 Jan 2010, 09:09 (Ref:2615570)

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Originally Posted by lowgto

Briffa is driving in the "Proddies" and unlikely to be involved in the 12 hour.

Is he intending to concentrate on the Australian Manufacturers Championship series this year?

Belly13 · 19 Jan 2010, 10:05 (Ref:2615604)

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Originally Posted by lowgto

Briffa is driving in the "Proddies" and unlikely to be involved in the 12 hour.

That's a real shame. I was looking forward to seeing Briff have a go...maybe the V8 Calendar stuffed up his plans with the Holdsworth thing. Maybe he'll enter the 6-Hour at EC in July. As for the 12 Hour, there's always next year for Briff.

Couldn't open the speedcafe link...what is the driver line up for the Holden Sportswagon and which class will it run in?

Looks like another EVO-benefit. Shame there is no decent HSV entries but the FPV entries look good.

Any news on the Hyundai's or Proton in the Production-Small class?

Also, heard that Quinn boys are leaving their decision to race in the event until later this week...they better hurry up!!!

davo. · 19 Jan 2010, 10:28 (Ref:2615608)

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Originally Posted by Belly13

That's a real shame. I was looking forward to seeing Briff have a go...maybe the V8 Calendar stuffed up his plans with the Holdsworth thing. Maybe he'll enter the 6-Hour at EC in July. As for the 12 Hour, there's always next year for Briff.

Couldn't open the speedcafe link...what is the driver line up for the Holden Sportswagon and which class will it run in?

Looks like another EVO-benefit. Shame there is no decent HSV entries but the FPV entries look good.

Any news on the Hyundai's or Proton in the Production-Small class?

Also, heard that Quinn boys are leaving their decision to race in the event until later this week...they better hurry up!!!

The HSV sportwagon will run in Class B with Russel Ingall, Cam McConville and Nathan Pretty behind the wheel of the shopping cart.

Anyone heard about the Keogh HSV's? as Briffa raced with them last year.

No word on the Hyundai's or Proton. Allan Shephard may be entering his Celica if he can get a third driver.

Belly13 · 19 Jan 2010, 10:41 (Ref:2615613)

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Originally Posted by davo.

The HSV sportwagon will run in Class B with Russel Ingall, Cam McConville and Nathan Pretty behind the wheel of the shopping cart.

Anyone heard about the Keogh HSV's? as Briffa raced with them last year.

No word on the Hyundai's or Proton. Allan Shephard may be entering his Celica if he can get a third driver.

HSV looks good for the Sportswagon. Probably toss of the coin between preference for either Pretty or A.Jones.
I, too, was wondering about the Keogh HSV's. Maybe haven't the finances to run the race this year?
As for Allan Shephard, will he enter his BMW as well?

Probably looking at between 40-45 starters for the start on Feb 14.

I16 · 19 Jan 2010, 10:49 (Ref:2615617)

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Originally Posted by davo.

Drivers for Evo IX include John O'Dowd, Jim Pollicina, Simon Middleton, and the HSV, Robert Wilson, Geoff Emery & English sportscar driver Maurizio Fabris. I'm wondering whether enews the correct driver pairings for the cars.

Maybe Rob Wilson raced in Australia during the years ago Formula Pacific Series - but if he did not then this will be Super Coach Rob's first visit to Australia!

alfacors · 19 Jan 2010, 21:57 (Ref:2615946)

AFAIK, Shep will have both BMWs entered.
Keoghs.... who knows. They haven't rocked up to the couple of rounds of the Production Cars despite saying they would.
I think Briff will be back for the Championship, just not the 12Hour.

Isn't Rob Wilson and ex-pat Kiwi or Aussie?

pplater · 19 Jan 2010, 23:16 (Ref:2615995)

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Originally Posted by alfacors

AFAIK, Shep will have both BMWs entered.

I spoke with Allan this week and yes, both 130is will be there. The ex-Searle car has had a pretty comprehensive rebuild after its shunt at the creek.

No mention of the silly-car.

mtpanorama · 20 Jan 2010, 01:10 (Ref:2616035)

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Originally Posted by pplater

I spoke with Allan this week and yes, both 130is will be there. The ex-Searle car has had a pretty comprehensive rebuild after its shunt at the creek.

No mention of the silly-car.

As far as I know I am only re-fueling the 2 BMW's. The celica hasn't been mentioned and this was as of friday last week.

davo. · 20 Jan 2010, 01:24 (Ref:2616038)

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Originally Posted by mtpanorama

As far as I know I am only re-fueling the 2 BMW's. The celica hasn't been mentioned and this was as of friday last week.

Allan wrote it on facebook that he is after a third driving for the Celica with a suitable budject, got to love facebook!

mtpanorama · 20 Jan 2010, 02:30 (Ref:2616054)

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Originally Posted by davo.

Allan wrote it on facebook that he is after a third driving for the Celica with a suitable budject, got to love facebook!

Well there you go. I might have 3 cars to do instead of 2.

**GTRMagic** · 20 Jan 2010, 02:33 (Ref:2616056)

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Originally Posted by mtpanorama

Well there you go. I might have 3 cars to do instead of 2.

A 50% pay rise

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