2016 Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hour: 4-7 February

[D.R.T.]

Originally Posted by peckstar

your intepretation of the rules is correct

Im doubtful we will get 3, No big deal. GT4 is class with minimal support only 3 cars last year. A matter of time before it disappears

Will have minimal, if any, effect on the race

Disappear from where? It's an international formula?

We have 3 now including the Alford entry

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by D.R.T.

Disappear from where? It's an international formula?

We have 3 now including the Alford entry

The 12 hour.

3, but one is unlikely. thus two. They two still race, just will be part of a different category.

Dropping categories due to lack of entries is not a new thing for the 12 hour, its no big deal. Its not like the fans care anyway

[rich07]

No one expected this two car German GT4 entry. What's to we say we won't see anymore in that class? . All we need is one more entry. Wonder if St Galen will return? Entirely possible

[velly4]

Mr Caruso has been testing the GTR GT3 in Japan. Would have to think its prep work for the 12hr

[D.R.T.]

Originally Posted by peckstar

The 12 hour.

Whilst the 12 Hour is a GT race and GT4 exists as an international formula it will remain in the Bathurst 12 hour.

[rich07]

Originally Posted by velly4

Mr Caruso has been testing the GTR GT3 in Japan. Would have to think its prep work for the 12hr

Where'd you see that?

[mayhem]

http://www.motorsport.com/endurance/...fuji-speedway/

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With entries closing on the 11th of December I like most am hoping Facebook and Speedcafe are full of exciting announcements in the coming fortnight ....

[Reload]

Originally Posted by velly4

Mr Caruso has been testing the GTR GT3 in Japan. Would have to think its prep work for the 12hr

That would seem to be a positive sign that they may send 2 cars here ?

[rich07]

Originally Posted by mayhem

http://www.motorsport.com/endurance/...fuji-speedway/

Thanks

Originally Posted by Reload

That would seem to be a positive sign that they may send 2 cars here ?

I was just thinking that. Maybe the returning champs in one car and an all Aussie car like Audi used to do?

[nafe!]

Originally Posted by velly4

Mr Caruso has been testing the GTR GT3 in Japan. Would have to think its prep work for the 12hr

Yep we can almost be certain that at least one Nismo car will be present in February.

Looking good

[Snowman.]

Originally Posted by peckstar

your intepretation of the rules is correct

Im doubtful we will get 3, No big deal. GT4 is class with minimal support only 3 cars last year. A matter of time before it disappears

Will have minimal, if any, effect on the race

I actually think the GT4 class will get a lift now that the Exige R is most likely gone. That car was the single biggest killer to the category as it was SOOO far beyond GT4 spec that no actual GT4 car could compete against it.

It was about 40km/hr faster down Conrod than other GT4 spec cars were. It's the same reason GT4 cars dropped out of Aust GT - it's supposed to be a BOP category and yet a car with the same engine as the Evora GT4 but is 200kgs lighter AND they got to upgrade some parts for more power than factory meant no BOP limited GT4 car could get near it.

I think you'll see once it's known TA is switching over to a MARC after the Exige got wrecked you'll see more GT4's coming back to the event - and to the new secondary GT class here in Oz next year.

There are plenty of Ginetta GT4's kicking around in the country that simply couldn't be bothered before for this reason.

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[rich07]

Interesting to see Morgan Haber in one of the MARC cars. Maybe he won't be back with Erebus next year or there's no room for him in their lineup.

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by rich07

Interesting to see Morgan Haber in one of the MARC cars. Maybe he won't be back with Erebus next year or there's no room for him in their lineup.

thinking the same thing, guess that relationship is finished, Unless there are some Erebus guns planned

[jd yort]

No RX8's

Originally Posted by Henley Racing on FB

Henley racing is disappointed to announce that due to a number of reasons we will not be competing in the 2016 Bathurst 12 hour. We expect to be doing a full Vic and Nsw state series

[peckstar]

IMO they were well past there acceptable date for this event. dont think they added to the event apart from making the grid bigger

[Mixer]

No worse than the MARC cars for a made up class though, I liked watching them

[rich07]

I liked listening to them

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by Mixer

No worse than the MARC cars for a made up class though, I liked watching them

significant difference. Nearly ten year old compared to the MARC cars which are in some cases brand new or up to two years old. Its only its age that i have issues with

[Mixer]

Originally Posted by peckstar

significant difference. Nearly ten year old compared to the MARC cars which are in some cases brand new or up to two years old. Its only its age that i have issues with

For me they are basically sports sedans. I love the MARC cars but we have to admit this. I guess people are ok with it because they are not outright contenders.

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by Mixer

For me they are basically sports sedans. I love the MARC cars but we have to admit this. I guess people are ok with it because they are not outright contenders.

agreed, which is why they are in the invitational, catch all, class

As i said, my only issue with the mazdas was their age, and im happy to be consistent in this approach. I think the 12 hour has moved on from its origins and we dont need really old cars competing any more . at the top we have many state of the art cars recent cars

Seperate thought pattern, would be great if there were some shade structures along pit straight, especially down towards Hell Corner, maybe those big red bull tents would be great

[D.R.T.]

Originally Posted by peckstar

significant difference. Nearly ten year old compared to the MARC cars which are in some cases brand new or up to two years old. Its only its age that i have issues with

Not sure what age has to do with it? If they look good, sound good and are competitive - I dont know what the problem is or how it detracts from the event?

If we start knocking out competitors because we dont like the age of their cars, or the colour of their cars, or their pit crew dont wear nice enought shirts - I am concerned where the event is going.

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by D.R.T.

Not sure what age has to do with it? If they look good, sound good and are competitive - I dont know what the problem is or how it detracts from the event?

If we start knocking out competitors because we dont like the age of their cars, o

lets not be stupid by adding silly things,

We already exclude certain types of cars, limiting by age when we have large fields is surely not an issue. happens everywhere else in the world.

[bludvl_x19]

Originally Posted by peckstar

IMO they were well past there acceptable date for this event. dont think they added to the event apart from making the grid bigger

You obviously weren't there to see them this year then. Considering the pedigree of the cars, the professionalism and presentation of the team, the spirit of the event and the buzz (haha) that they created in the paddock, they are more than welcome at an event like the 12 Hour.

The fact of the matter is the entries were in months ago, and have been withdrawn by the team owner since the entry deadline passed.