[V8ST12R01] Hampton Downs - 17-19 Feb 2012

Biggy G · 12 Feb 2012, 06:58 (Ref:3024751)

So, it's finally arrived, the first round of the inaugural V8 Supertourer Series

The format is as follows:
Friday
1.30 pm – 2.10 pm V8SUPERTOURER Practice 1
3.00 pm – 3.50 pm V8SUPERTOURER Practice 2

Saturday
10.10 am – 10.30 am V8SUPERTOURER Hot Lap Rides
12.00 pm – 12.20 pm V8 SUPERTOURER Qualifying (20 mins)
2.56 pm – 3.05 pm V8 SUPERTOURER Pre-Race Grid Walk (9 mins)
3.10 pm – 4.00 pm V8 SUPERTOURER Race 1 (20 laps)

Sunday
9.30 am – 9.50 am V8SUPERTOURER Hotlap Rides
11.26 am – 11.35 am V8SUPERTOURER Pre-Race Grid Walk (9 mins)
11.40 am – 12.20 pm V8SUPERTOURER Race 2 (25 laps)
2.21 pm – 2.40 pm V8SUPERTOURER Pre-Race Grid Walk (19 mins)
2.45 pm – 3.35 pm V8SUPERTOURER Race 3 (35 laps)

The field is almost set:
1. Craig Baird
2. Eddie Bell
3. Andy Booth
4. Colin Corkery
5. Andre Heimgartner
6. Andy Knight
7. Paul Manuell
8. Scott McLaughlin
9. John McIntyre
10.Richard Moore
11. Greg Murphy
12. Ant Pederson
13. Jonny Reid
14. Steven Richards
15. Kayne Scott
16. TBA (Supercheap Auto Seat #2)

On the subject of drivers, the V8ST website has a list of "V8Supertourer Approved Drivers", some interesting reading:

1 Andrew Anderson

2 Craig Baird

3 Eddie Bell

4 Andy Booth

5 Colin Corkery

6 Geoff Emery

7 Gary Formato

8 Daniel Gaunt

9 André Heimgartner

10 Craig Innes

11 Daniel Jilesen

12 Andy Knight

13 Jason Leifting

14 Caine Lobb

15 Michael Lyons

16 Paul Manuell

17 Cameron McConville

18 Scott McLaughlin

19 John McIntyre

20 Richard Moore

21 Greg Murphy

22 Andrew Neale

23 Ant Pedersen

24 Mark Pedersen

25 John Penny

26 Jonny Reid

27 Steven Richards

28 Peter Scharmach

29 Kayne Scott

30 Joe Twyman

31 Shane van Gisbergen

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So, who are the contenders and who are the pretenders? Who is your "bolter" for Round One? Who's heading along? I am, and I can't wait!

promax · 12 Feb 2012, 10:06 (Ref:3024812)

contender: Murphy (although i want to pick Reid)

pretender: TBA

bolter: Corkery

Biggy G · 12 Feb 2012, 21:11 (Ref:3024972)

Contender: Hard to go past McIntyre. Done the most running in his car, reigning NZV8 Champ.

Pretender: TBA Supercheap Car #2

Bolter: Heimgartner. Think he'll surprise a few at Round One.

promax · 12 Feb 2012, 22:12 (Ref:3025001)

throw in Campbell Little and experienced teammate.. McIntyre will be hard to beat.

**GTRMagic** · 12 Feb 2012, 22:21 (Ref:3025007)

You would think Steven Richards will be competitive, whether he can beat his teammate might be fun to see...

Average Punter · 14 Feb 2012, 18:55 (Ref:3025845)

I believe Geoff Emery will be TBA #2

yap · 14 Feb 2012, 22:28 (Ref:3025927)

Is there TV Coverage of this series, and if so are we likely to see it on the Speed Ch on Foxtel (excuse me if this has been answered in other threads)

on_to_it · 14 Feb 2012, 22:40 (Ref:3025936)

Yes, it will be on Speed TV in Aussie.

promax · 15 Feb 2012, 21:26 (Ref:3026333)

also.. i'll take Lockwood in the NZV8 class

MalcolmC · 15 Feb 2012, 21:46 (Ref:3026342)

Quote:

Originally Posted by on_to_it

Yes, it will be on Speed TV in Aussie.

Speaking of TV coverage. I heard yesterday that Tracey "Rug Doctor" Donaldson will be a presenter. I think she and her Rock FM cohorts did some work with the NZV8's coverage a couple of years ago. I don't remember it being a huge success, but I won't prejudge her.

promax · 15 Feb 2012, 21:52 (Ref:3026346)

she was crap!

MalcolmC · 15 Feb 2012, 21:56 (Ref:3026348)

Quote:

Originally Posted by promax

she was crap!

Ok, I was trying to be polite.

promax · 15 Feb 2012, 22:08 (Ref:3026353)

i was too lol

... her Rock FM cohorts weren't much better

tbz · 16 Feb 2012, 11:24 (Ref:3026565)

guys, shows this Livestream the full races? http://www.livestream.com/v8supertourers

NZSTfan · 17 Feb 2012, 04:17 (Ref:3026905)

P1 and P2 were great today. Thunder and lightning all around...it was very fitting i must say.

Good turnout too which is a bonus and they're talking up to 30,000 fans for sunday!!

My pick is #47 to take the championship
Surprise will be Andre Heimgartner and Geoff Emery (both quite impressive to watch) Also McLoughlin - he had the fastest time i think after P1

Interesting to see a good couple of seconds separates the good from the not so good

For the enduros my pick will still be JMR but i think that the McLoughlin/Jilesen pairing could be one to watch. Daniel is very good around HD

Chappelli · 17 Feb 2012, 05:04 (Ref:3026914)

Quote:

Originally Posted by promax

i was too lol

... her Rock FM cohorts weren't much better

She's a good broadcaster (and a genuine petrol head), I'd pick this time around to be a step up from the last outting.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NZSTfan

P1 and P2 were great today. Thunder and lightning all around...it was very fitting i must say.

Good turnout too which is a bonus and they're talking up to 30,000 fans for sunday!!

My pick is #47 to take the championship
Surprise will be Andre Heimgartner and Geoff Emery (both quite impressive to watch) Also McLoughlin - he had the fastest time i think after P1

Looking at the time sheets, I'd say it's only Emery and Corkery who're in need of some improvement, Tail-end-charlies all day long and a gap bit of a gap to everyone else.... but tomorrow is a new day.

The field look pretty close though, be interesting to see what the racing is like (usually classes this close require the elbows out to get passing done... which could get exciting!)

tacmacnzl · 17 Feb 2012, 09:04 (Ref:3026977)

Quote:

Originally Posted by NZSTfan

Good turnout too which is a bonus and they're talking up to 30,000 fans for sunday!!

Now Ive read some ridiculous statements with regards to V8ST & NZV8 etc etc, but this one takes the cake. Hampton only has consent/capability currently for 15,000 tops.

I'll be one of the (hopefully) 15,000 there come Sunday. Should be good

sizzle · 17 Feb 2012, 13:49 (Ref:3027103)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chappelli

Looking at the time sheets, I'd say it's only Emery and Corkery who're in need of some improvement, Tail-end-charlies all day long and a gap bit of a gap to everyone else.... but tomorrow is a new day.

It is interesting, and this is no disrespect to Geoff Emery, but even he would admit he isn't in the same league as McConky.

NZSTfan · 17 Feb 2012, 21:05 (Ref:3027296)

Quote:

Originally Posted by tacmacnzl

Now Ive read some ridiculous statements with regards to V8ST & NZV8 etc etc, but this one takes the cake. Hampton only has consent/capability currently for 15,000 tops.

I'll be one of the (hopefully) 15,000 there come Sunday. Should be good

Ooops! you got me there tacmacnzl

that was a typing error on my part....should have read 30,000 by sunday, not on sunday. Apologies.

I thought the RC allowed for 22,000 but i stand corrected.

Its gunna be a hot day at Hammies thats for sure

peckstar · 17 Feb 2012, 22:37 (Ref:3027341)

SuperTourers pleased with early crowds

Quote:

The circuit holds 25,000 spectators, and category CEO Paul Radisich says that there’s every chance that they could go close to that mark for tomorrow’s two races.

tacmacnzl · 17 Feb 2012, 22:43 (Ref:3027344)

Quote:

Originally Posted by peckstar

SuperTourers pleased with early crowds

Apologies NZST fan it appears i got it wrong too!

peckstar · 17 Feb 2012, 23:55 (Ref:3027369)

Kayne Scott takes first SuperTourer pole

Fairlane GTA · 18 Feb 2012, 03:15 (Ref:3027415)

Not a ST, but outstanding..... Shane Wigston 1:09.967 in muscle car qualifying!

Kiwikid · 18 Feb 2012, 04:12 (Ref:3027431)

Does anyone know about the coverage of this on TV in Australia? I thought it was on Speed??

Reload · 18 Feb 2012, 05:26 (Ref:3027445)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiwikid

Does anyone know about the coverage of this on TV in Australia? I thought it was on Speed??

4.30 pm tomorrow on Speed.

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