Where to for V8 supercars in 2003

Jack racer · 16 Jun 2002, 13:41 (Ref:314921)

Which way should the V8's go from here. do they go F1 style and allow traction control etc, or nascar and have controlled ecu and suspension. Any thought's.

RaceTime · 16 Jun 2002, 22:05 (Ref:315114)

Before they try any of this they should try and get them racing and passing again...

flaggie1 · 17 Jun 2002, 09:19 (Ref:315262)

From what i've heard and read around the traps this project blueprint is going to send it down the nascar path. But i'll wait and see whether it will work.

RaceTime · 17 Jun 2002, 09:41 (Ref:315290)

What do you mean 'send it down' - it is already heading that way anyway...

Whose front spoiler is that anyway?

racer69 · 17 Jun 2002, 11:13 (Ref:315345)

If they head down a NASCAR path, technically the class would not then be Touring Cars would it?

I have yet to work out why they just don't get rid of the wings and lose an inch or two of rubber, it is obvious that it will improve the racing.

Actually tellign other manufacturers that they can enter will help as well, though this can't be done for 2003.

RaceTime · 17 Jun 2002, 11:28 (Ref:315357)

Why can't it be done for 2003?

There is no such thing as 'can't be done'

The only reason it 'can't be done' is because there are vested interests that would suffer if other manufacturers are allowed in - and we can't have that now, can we?

Jack racer · 18 Jun 2002, 08:47 (Ref:315904)

They need to do something it's getting boring. I dont se that much problem with passing they are doing it in the konica's. Other makes would be good they might as well start planning now because next year they will say it wont happen for 2004!!!! so on

Bomn · 18 Jun 2002, 10:08 (Ref:315949)

Maybe there is plenty of passing. We just don't see it because channel serious is over-using the in car cameras.

Jack racer · 18 Jun 2002, 11:54 (Ref:316017)

Love the incar but would like to see the back markers more and i'm sure they would to for there sponsors

Rhys_00 · 18 Jun 2002, 12:04 (Ref:316025)

yeah im sick of seeing HRT whip everyone elses sorry butts, thats why we miss all the passing because camera is always on car number 1, no passing happens! i reckon i could probably name all the sponsors on that car... I would like to see more of the back markers too, i think its more passionate for them because they actually need to try and do good for the points and the cash, so they put in more effort to pass and the racing is more interesting. And no wonder some have problems with sponsorship, the only time they are on the camera is when their car is in the wall or when they misjudge pit strategy...

Jack racer · 18 Jun 2002, 12:16 (Ref:316040)

When ever they do something wrong we see them. Thats why alot of back markers get bad raps, we only see the mistakes they make not the 8 passes etc they do during the races.
Mabye something will happen when the rating dive bomb

rogers_mel · 18 Jun 2002, 22:07 (Ref:316549)

Quote:

Originally posted by RaceTime
What do you mean 'send it down' - it is already heading that way anyway...

Whose front spoiler is that anyway?

Yeah.....and who's diff do they use?

PEPSI · 19 Jun 2002, 00:30 (Ref:316605)

Once upon a time in-car cameras were placed throughout the field so there was a better chance of catching all of the action but then 'White' man decided to increase revenue by charging 'seriously' high fees for the priviledge of carrying a camera unless you were one of the high profile teams (ironically the only ones who could afford to pay). The end.

A number of big name sponsors spend lots of advertising dollars while the races are on but unless they pay the additional, they still do not get a camera.

Therefore we have a situation where the emphasis is on only a third of the teams and drivers.

As Peter Garrett from Midnight Oil would put it, "the rich get richer and the poor get the picture" but not the exposure it would appear.

mac · 19 Jun 2002, 00:32 (Ref:316606)

Quote:

Originally posted by Jack racer
Which way should the V8's go from here

Swaziland. I have a very reliable source that has informed me that tomorrow (Thursday) Tony Cochrane will announce the inaugral Swaziland 500. This event will be held on Christmas Day 2003.

elephino · 19 Jun 2002, 10:53 (Ref:316831)

Back to Amaroo Park

RaceTime · 19 Jun 2002, 11:01 (Ref:316840)

Ahhh bugger Amaroo Park - how about Warwick Farm

elephino · 19 Jun 2002, 11:06 (Ref:316845)

Surfers Paradise, the real one.

Morris 1100 · 19 Jun 2002, 11:19 (Ref:316860)

Catalina Park!

elephino · 19 Jun 2002, 11:22 (Ref:316862)

Longford

Amaroo Park · 19 Jun 2002, 11:23 (Ref:316863)

Gnoo Blass! Thats where it all started

Morris 1100 · 19 Jun 2002, 11:46 (Ref:316877)

So we can blame them then!

D.R.T. · 19 Jun 2002, 12:03 (Ref:316896)

Catalina Park, now there was a track

Morris 1100 · 19 Jun 2002, 12:13 (Ref:316900)

Catalina is a hell of a track but there would be no passing on it! Just take the inside line and you can block all day!

Monaro · 19 Jun 2002, 12:32 (Ref:316914)

Catalina it is a hell of a track.It only has one racing line.Move off the line and you run over roots of trees or moss on the edges.Then you water running across the track.All good fun.And people complain that Canberra is narrow.

racer69 · 19 Jun 2002, 12:58 (Ref:316930)

Pity all i can do is ride my bike around Catalina nowadays

I'll be happy if something is able to be done to produce some passing. I haven't got a problem with TWR dominating, no-one complained when the Sierra was the car to have and DJR left them all behind.

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