2010 Bathurst 12 hour - Page 31

Pro Racer · 14 Feb 2010, 11:35 (Ref:2633185)

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Originally Posted by The Pressure !!

Same way you do in any other manual, EXACTLY the same way

they tried it in reverse at first then pushed it up hill and got it going.

Parramatta_Power · 14 Feb 2010, 11:53 (Ref:2633191)

A felt a bit sorry for Bana's team... Once again, they came close to atleats finish resptively (I believe they were running 5th just before the crash) but it all went to bits on the Mountain. I'd say better luck next year but they haven't really had much luck to be honest.

retro · 14 Feb 2010, 12:45 (Ref:2633203)

retro · 14 Feb 2010, 12:48 (Ref:2633205)

rdmdog · 14 Feb 2010, 13:30 (Ref:2633213)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Morris in, no tyre change

Ask Brighty if he thinks changing to cold tyres on a wet track has an effect!!

stmookeyj033 · 14 Feb 2010, 16:58 (Ref:2633280)

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Originally Posted by retro

Do you reckon they could make a pole trophy out of that?

pplater · 14 Feb 2010, 20:58 (Ref:2633389)

Some pics to share:

A nice and shiny Subaru before the race started... it didn't finish looking like this.
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Seton watching the timing monitor and calculating what had to be done for a podium.

Then-third placed Holden boys watching Seto eat into their lead.
(and later steal a podium place)

JB giving free lessons Re: The art of racing in the rain.

Gremlins aplenty. Electricty and water don't mix.

**GTRMagic** · 14 Feb 2010, 21:34 (Ref:2633410)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Pressure !!

Same way you do in any other manual, EXACTLY the same way

I am pretty sure there is a BIG note in the handbook suggesting that to do this would donald duck the AWD system.... they are clunky at the best of times... by design... plus an EFI system that doesnt prime the engine like a kick on the accelerator in a carburettored car may allow...

Poor little orange (nee red) thing is stuffed from all accounts, although I bet Mr Heaphy could source a replacement shell from Japan..

**GTRMagic** · 14 Feb 2010, 21:37 (Ref:2633416)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdmdog

Ask Brighty if he thinks changing to cold tyres on a wet track has an effect!!

True enough

But Mr Bowe was super cautious in the wet, suggesting the tyres were not their very best as they were skipping over and thru the puddles...

And then the big fella just got in and smashed 'em..

Mr Holt has got good value from the BMW, 2 12 hour wins, a national title.... should be retired to the ArtCar museum

**gomick** · 14 Feb 2010, 21:51 (Ref:2633431)

Must have been 1 hell of a site up the mountain with the tree down & car carnage - hope no-one was hurt...

Belly13 · 15 Feb 2010, 00:21 (Ref:2633568)

Congrats to all involved. Great weekend apart from the weather. Could not believe how competitive the race was. Really looking forward to next year's race, with Armor All confirming they will sponser the event next year. More Manufacturers welcome!!! Already looking forward to the Eastern Creek 6 Hour later in the year - should be a good turnout of cars.

The Pressure !! · 15 Feb 2010, 01:42 (Ref:2633614)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

I am pretty sure there is a BIG note in the handbook suggesting that to do this would donald duck the AWD system.... they are clunky at the best of times... by design... plus an EFI system that doesnt prime the engine like a kick on the accelerator in a carburettored car may allow...

Poor little orange (nee red) thing is stuffed from all accounts, although I bet Mr Heaphy could source a replacement shell from Japan..

Well i dont know about EVO's but i own a STI and have been forced to clutch start it numerous times including in reverse. As long as you let the clucth out easy to begin with to take up the drive train slack, you will be fine

**GTRMagic** · 15 Feb 2010, 02:09 (Ref:2633618)

BMW Has G-sensor Failure, Still Wins!

**GTRMagic** · 15 Feb 2010, 02:19 (Ref:2633624)

A podium shot... its a shame the event finishes after the 6pm newsbreak, it may have gotten more mainstream coverage otherwise

bortall · 15 Feb 2010, 02:33 (Ref:2633632)

With a terrible internet connection I couldn't watch the online coverage so I'll have to wait for this:

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The event will be telecast in a 3 hour special on Network Seven, Saturday, 20 March from 1pm – 4pm (EDST).

pplater · 15 Feb 2010, 02:33 (Ref:2633633)

That was the media centre's press conference area, not podium.
Best place for pics of the winning trio though.

Parramatta_Power · 15 Feb 2010, 02:43 (Ref:2633638)

Quote:

Originally Posted by stmookeyj033

Do you reckon they could make a pole trophy out of that?

Perhaps...

Parramatta_Power · 15 Feb 2010, 02:45 (Ref:2633640)

Quote:

Originally Posted by retro

Bana's car was absolutely pol-axed. It's a good thing the driver was uninjured after that shunt. Not often you see a lower class car taking Overall Honours but considering the attrition rate in this year's event i'm not surprised. IU doubt we will see another tree fall on the track like that any time soon... hopefully... That was freakish.

**GTRMagic** · 15 Feb 2010, 04:14 (Ref:2633659)

A lower-classed car? If you had the money to buy a BMW 335, you could buy 2 Evos.... almost!

Mr Bowe calls for more car company support

It would be great if Speedcafe would fix their typos though...

davo. · 15 Feb 2010, 04:50 (Ref:2633665)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

A lower-classed car? If you had the money to buy a BMW 335, you could buy 2 Evos.... almost!

Mr Bowe calls for more car company support

It would be great if Speedcafe would fix their typos though...

I couldn't agree more with what Bowe said about the lack of manufacturer support and interest. Actually at the race yesterday, Bowe commented on how well the privately entered Eastern Creek Karts team performed, and had a dig at BMW for their lack of support to the team

In the above press release, Bowe makes a interesting point about limiting entries of the same model, ie limiting Evo's to 10 entries to stop a Evo fest.

**GTRMagic** · 15 Feb 2010, 04:52 (Ref:2633666)

2010 Winner.....

pplater · 15 Feb 2010, 05:17 (Ref:2633667)

Eff me that's staged. What an awkward pic!

Here's the man, having finished his driving duties, looking very hopeful:

And the happy trio again

alfacors · 15 Feb 2010, 05:28 (Ref:2633668)

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Originally Posted by pplater

Eff me that's staged. What an awkward pic!

Well, it was a media call, so of course it was staged..... it's not as if Holty parked the car there by accident before he drove it back to Sydney

deano2 · 15 Feb 2010, 06:32 (Ref:2633678)

fantastic driving by nathan prettyand team in the wet.....john bowe was excellent as well...steve owen team the fastest ...and wall team very consistent....safety car gets my award for doing more laps than most the field!!!!

bathurst · 15 Feb 2010, 07:31 (Ref:2633687)

What a race! Just got home from Bathurst. It had everything, Great drives by John Bowe, Nathan Prety, Glenn Seton, Crombley. Good to see the evos didnt dominate as much as expected in the wet. Grove fruit juice falcon ute bit lucky I reckon, won their class and they came past us at the chase last lap with bits falling off the car. Unlucky Delfsma/Grey/Miedecke Fg Falcon DNF last lap... Great support racing too, all the categories put on a great show, with large fields of entries. Pity the rain Saturday caused cancellations, but that's racing.

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