2016 Australian GT Championship - Page 4

mayhem · 13 Dec 2015, 00:10 (Ref:3597389)

And a hint to Aston Factory support it would seem...

rich07 · 13 Dec 2015, 00:26 (Ref:3597395)

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Originally Posted by mayhem

And a hint to Aston Factory support it would seem...

?

I remember Tony saying that the Aston customer support during his days of running that gorgeous DBR9 was pretty woeful so hopefully it's stepped up since then. The closest thing to a Aston factory team in our part of the world would be Craft Bamboo but they're definitely a factory supported customer team

mayhem · 13 Dec 2015, 01:10 (Ref:3597406)

I thought this was interesting, mainly since he tossed in Aston amongst the obvious factory supported efforts of Audi, Nissan and now BMW:

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"BMW are no different to Nissan, Aston Martin or Audi if they connect with the right team, we are more than happy for them to supply spare parts and make it easier for the teams to afford to go racing.”

Reload · 14 Dec 2015, 08:13 (Ref:3597631)

Don't know where they're going to end up, but I'm hearing that Rusty French has ordered 2 of the new Mercs.

mayhem · 14 Dec 2015, 13:15 (Ref:3597688)

Sounds like Prodrive are dipping a toe in the GT game. I wonder if this will put some pressure on some other V8 teams to do the same?

jd yort · 14 Dec 2015, 19:59 (Ref:3597774)

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Don't know where they're going to end up, but I'm hearing that Rusty French has ordered 2 of the new Mercs.

I wonder whether Hackett's efforts for a return to GT racing started and ended with a Speedcafe article. Spitzeliegen Rennsport never got past creating a FB group it seems too whoever they were.

Reload · 14 Dec 2015, 20:27 (Ref:3597779)

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I wonder whether Hackett's efforts for a return to GT racing started and ended with a Speedcafe article. Spitzeliegen Rennsport never got past creating a FB group it seems too whoever they were.

Hackett has still ordered 1 apparently.

mayhem · 14 Dec 2015, 20:44 (Ref:3597785)

Have Erebus placed an order?

**GTRMagic** · 15 Dec 2015, 01:39 (Ref:3597849)

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Have Erebus placed an order?

Not for themselves, but 2 customers was the story..

Reload · 23 Dec 2015, 03:57 (Ref:3599586)

Heimgartner secures Australian GT Audi drive

23 December 2015 - GT NewsAndre Heimgartner will contest the Australian GT Championship after securing a deal to drive a Melbourne Performance Centre prepared Audi R8 Read More

rich07 · 23 Dec 2015, 05:18 (Ref:3599592)

Nice to see Heimgartner stepping up.

Chill out kiddies I'm joking.

In all seriousness though can't wait to see how he goes in the Audi, should be good to watch

nafe! · 23 Dec 2015, 08:24 (Ref:3599606)

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Nice to see Heimgartner stepping up.

Chill out kiddies I'm joking.

In all seriousness though can't wait to see how he goes in the Audi, should be good to watch

haha I made a positive comment regarding the move and gt in general on speedcafe's fb and some absolute nutter of a v8 fan jumped on me, looks like aus gt is starting to cause some friction amongst the diehards

Its a seriously good thing for the championship and not a bad move by andre. Coming in a year that will see a number of gun drivers contest the championship and see BMW roll out a factory supported team the races will be difficult to win and the series is snowballing in popularity with fans/drivers and media.

I think for any of the many development series drivers or Carrera cup drivers who have sponsorship cash to burn they are better of having a serious stint in Australian gt and potentially going overseas to then pursue other gt championships such as blancpain, adac masters, wec or any number of the marque events. To me it seems that Australian gt is right on the cusp of being able to support this kind of goal.

Reload · 23 Dec 2015, 08:33 (Ref:3599608)

Agreed nafe.

Reload · 24 Dec 2015, 02:33 (Ref:3599820)

Tekno assessing McLaren Australian GT entry

24 December 2015 - GT NewsTekno Autosports is evaluating a possible entry into the Australian GT Championship next season with McLaren Read More

nafe! · 25 Dec 2015, 21:34 (Ref:3600189)

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Tekno assessing McLaren Australian GT entry

24 December 2015 - GT NewsTekno Autosports is evaluating a possible entry into the Australian GT Championship next season with McLaren Read More

Potentially awesome news, i know this is opening a can of worms but when a v8supercar team expands into aus gt rather than the dev series it says alot about how popular and attractive gt is becoming. A factory bmw and mclaren effort bring on 2016.

**GTRMagic** · 1 Jan 2016, 09:02 (Ref:3601375)

rich07 · 1 Jan 2016, 21:14 (Ref:3601487)

I've seen that livery before. That's the promo car used by Michael Bartels as a type of real v virtual race at the Ring. Interesting....we finally get a Z4 in the championship but only when the new BMW arrives

. Will be a treat for the ears

6.213km · 1 Jan 2016, 23:51 (Ref:3601518)

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Originally Posted by nafe!

haha I made a positive comment regarding the move and gt in general on speedcafe's fb and some absolute nutter of a v8 fan jumped on me, looks like aus gt is starting to cause some friction amongst the diehards

Its a seriously good thing for the championship and not a bad move by andre. Coming in a year that will see a number of gun drivers contest the championship and see BMW roll out a factory supported team the races will be difficult to win and the series is snowballing in popularity with fans/drivers and media.

I think for any of the many development series drivers or Carrera cup drivers who have sponsorship cash to burn they are better of having a serious stint in Australian gt and potentially going overseas to then pursue other gt championships such as blancpain, adac masters, wec or any number of the marque events. To me it seems that Australian gt is right on the cusp of being able to support this kind of goal.

There's three type of V8 Fans

1) The Put your head in the sand and believe Commodore V Falcon will be around till their great grand children are born ....

" Nothing will ever replace touring cars as our premier category, GT3 is boring"

2) The Oh Crap we are in trouble here V8 Fan that know's V8's are in for a rough ride in the near future but wants to deflect anything that could be positive for our main game teams and drivers and sponsors

" Show me a proper sponsor on a GT3 Car, they are all owner drivers and we have the best drivers and teams bla bla bla bla bla "

3) A motorsport fan that loves V8s

" As much as I love supercars I must admit, why would a manufacturer spend money on Gen2 for the Aussie Market when they have a car built to an international spec with more of their DNA in them "

V8 Fans 1&2 are getting worried - if they weren't the fishing wouldn't be so good, because of late they've been biting hard, especially now Supercar teams and Supercar management are increasingly putting their fish in two pies.

**GTRMagic** · 5 Jan 2016, 03:18 (Ref:3602147)

peckstar · 5 Jan 2016, 03:32 (Ref:3602150)

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I wonder if that's important come the 12 hour, Could the Aston end up as a TBC

**GTRMagic** · 6 Jan 2016, 03:27 (Ref:3602414)

Its likely more interesting for what it doesn't say than what it says... that the car is gone, but maybe not the bloke piloting...

Perhaps RSR could run the TCM program for that pilot as well..

JDM1980 · 7 Jan 2016, 06:39 (Ref:3602716)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Its likely more interesting for what it doesn't say than what it says... that the car is gone, but maybe not the bloke piloting...

Perhaps RSR could run the TCM program for that pilot as well..

Andrew Medieke owned that Aston didn't he? Word was he purchased from TQ?

Interesting the Bentley and TQ's Macca don't seem to have found new homes as yet (that I am aware of). Anyone got info on that?

rich07 · 7 Jan 2016, 07:07 (Ref:3602717)

I heard the Bentley is probably heading overseas, that was a while ago though.

rich07 · 10 Jan 2016, 07:34 (Ref:3603431)

Erebus looking for a mechanic

https://www.facebook.com/ErebusMotor...56569391092230

Reload · 12 Jan 2016, 19:56 (Ref:3604147)

CRAIG BAIRD, SCOTT TAYLOR IN AUSTRALIAN GT TILTWednesday 13th January, 2016Author: Gordon Lomas ©

Scott Taylor has signed decorated racer Craig Baird to share his newly purchased AMG GT3 in the Australian GT Sprint and Endurance Series

Successful Gold Coast businessman Scott Taylor will partner with highly experienced Craig Baird in a top level raid on the Australian GT Sprint and Endurance Series.

Taylor has purchased a Mercedes-Benz AMG GT3 with the successor to the SLS set to arrive in Australia later this month.

The car will be prepped and track tested ahead of its competition debut in the opening round of the Australian GT Championship in Adelaide from March 3-6.

The brand new machine will be run out of the Erebus workshop with the squad’s experience over previous seasons with the SLS proving invaluable.

Baird and Taylor will share the machine in both GT formats.

Taylor is a late player to motorsport but has already racked up a good level of experience including Porsche Carrera Cup, Aussie Cars and a sprinkling of GT starts.

“I had two starts in the GT Series last year after having a dabble in the category at Sydney Olympic Park three years ago,” Taylor told Speedcafe.com.

“It’s a great class because you spend a lot more time in the car and I consequently get a lot more balanced as opposed to a quick sprint.

“You are in the car for 30 mins to an hour and you get a lot more settled.

“The benefit from driving with a pro like Craig Baird is to share the data and the coaching that comes with it.

“So it allows you to improve your racecraft at a greater rate because your team-mate who is your second or first driver or whatever is your coach.

“They have got a 6.3litre V8 so they are not working their backside off.

“(consequently) it’s a more pleasurable drive so you can focus more on your learning rather than wringing the thing’s neck.”

Baird said the AMG will be in its element at some rounds while it may not be as comfortable at others.

“I think Quinny (Australian GT patriarch Tony Quinn) has got the formula working very well,” Baird told Speedcafe.com.

“Some rounds will work for us and some will work for other people.

“I think overall it will balance itself out. People with will have good rounds, bad rounds and otherwise.”