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12 Feb 2012, 06:58 (Ref:3024751) | #1 | |
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[V8ST12R01] Hampton Downs - 17-19 Feb 2012
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 ---------------------------------- 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! |
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12 Feb 2012, 10:06 (Ref:3024812) | #2 | ||
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contender: Murphy (although i want to pick Reid)
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12 Feb 2012, 21:11 (Ref:3024972) | #3 | |
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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. |
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12 Feb 2012, 22:12 (Ref:3025001) | #4 | ||
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throw in Campbell Little and experienced teammate.. McIntyre will be hard to beat.
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12 Feb 2012, 22:21 (Ref:3025007) | #5 | ||
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You would think Steven Richards will be competitive, whether he can beat his teammate might be fun to see...
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14 Feb 2012, 18:55 (Ref:3025845) | #6 | ||
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I believe Geoff Emery will be TBA #2
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14 Feb 2012, 22:28 (Ref:3025927) | #7 | ||
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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)
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14 Feb 2012, 22:40 (Ref:3025936) | #8 | ||
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Yes, it will be on Speed TV in Aussie.
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15 Feb 2012, 21:26 (Ref:3026333) | #9 | ||
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also.. i'll take Lockwood in the NZV8 class
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15 Feb 2012, 21:46 (Ref:3026342) | #10 | ||
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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.
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15 Feb 2012, 21:52 (Ref:3026346) | #11 | ||
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she was crap!
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15 Feb 2012, 21:56 (Ref:3026348) | #12 | ||
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15 Feb 2012, 22:08 (Ref:3026353) | #13 | ||
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i was too lol
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16 Feb 2012, 11:24 (Ref:3026565) | #14 | |
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guys, shows this Livestream the full races? http://www.livestream.com/v8supertourers
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17 Feb 2012, 04:17 (Ref:3026905) | #15 | ||
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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 |
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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.
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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!) |
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17 Feb 2012, 09:04 (Ref:3026977) | #17 | ||
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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 |
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17 Feb 2012, 13:49 (Ref:3027103) | #18 | ||
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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.
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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 |
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SuperTourers pleased with early crowds
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18 Feb 2012, 03:15 (Ref:3027415) | #23 | ||
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Not a ST, but outstanding..... Shane Wigston 1:09.967 in muscle car qualifying!
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18 Feb 2012, 04:12 (Ref:3027431) | #24 | |
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Does anyone know about the coverage of this on TV in Australia? I thought it was on Speed??
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