|
||||||||||
|
||||||||||
30 Jul 2011, 04:45 (Ref:2933150) | #126 | ||
Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,561
|
some pow wows happening tonight and over weekend in melbourne about a number of options, none of them confirmed entries yet, but 3 separate cars in discussion... all outright contenders.
Last edited by ff s conscience; 30 Jul 2011 at 04:50. |
||
__________________
Real race cars have more camshafts than doors |
30 Jul 2011, 05:20 (Ref:2933163) | #127 | |||
Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,561
|
Quote:
If not, perhaps a sub thread for here..... IMO, if anyone is interested in a drive, say so, and say what class (budget range). There ARE some TOP drives available, possibly Stay tuned. pm me to raise a hand. |
|||
__________________
Real race cars have more camshafts than doors |
4 Aug 2011, 12:38 (Ref:2935782) | #128 | ||
Racer
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 223
|
According to twitter, Qvick Motors Racing from Belgium have entered the 12 hr with a BMW M3 E90
|
||
|
4 Aug 2011, 19:13 (Ref:2935921) | #129 | |||
Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 3,820
|
Quote:
will do, thanks. |
|||
__________________
a salary slave no more... |
7 Aug 2011, 02:40 (Ref:2936778) | #130 | |
Rookie
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 15
|
12 hour tyre regs
I am sure that the promoter is doing themselves out of quite a few entrys with the " must use expensive Michelin control tyres rule" I know of at least three in Aus and one OS entries who have there own tyre deals... what a shame the commercial greed comes before anything else..
|
|
|
7 Aug 2011, 09:27 (Ref:2936817) | #131 | |||
Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,410
|
Quote:
In reality--- as of now-- I know of at least 10 potential entries compromised by the tyre situation-- some quality teams,cars & drivers-- both local and international. The point of control tyres is to contain costs and act as an equaliser in a series -- none of which applies here in a one off event. What is even worse to me-- is that no thought has been given to what compounds are allowed and what cars they will suit-- so some cars are disadvantaged before they even think about going. Time for the race to grow up!! |
|||
|
7 Aug 2011, 10:57 (Ref:2936838) | #132 | |||
Veteran
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 4,593
|
Quote:
Running such a big event with a relatively small crowd at a profit at all would not be easy. On top of that, the promoter is going to be relying on advice from "experts" on items such as specs for cars, tyre types etc so it is more likely that fault lies in that direction. Shame that teams with deals are not able to take part if they'd otherwise be there though - totally agree with you there. |
|||
__________________
“We’re far from having too much horsepower…[m]y definition of too much horsepower is when all four wheels are spinning in every gear.” ― Mark Donohue |
8 Aug 2011, 10:04 (Ref:2937103) | #133 | ||
Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,561
|
They should run tyres like a restaurant BYO licence...
You can use your own, but pay a "corkage"... The revenue is essential to make the event viable, and suppliers simply wont come to the event if they can't be sure of trade levels. Wack a corkage fee on, and open it up..... |
||
__________________
Real race cars have more camshafts than doors |
10 Aug 2011, 03:53 (Ref:2937934) | #134 | |
Racer
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 309
|
How much are they really going to get out of the tyre deal anyway?!
Put the entry fees at the correct level to make the event viable and let people run what they want! All this sort of thing does is just **** off the competitors! |
|
|
10 Aug 2011, 23:13 (Ref:2938305) | #135 | |
Rookie
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 15
|
spot on FF, yes your right they need the revenue , dont dispute that, the corkage fee makes it fair for everyone and the promoter still gets $$$$$$, everybidy wins.. ATM it simply makes the tyre price fixed and the deals arnt transperant, teams need the opportunity to shop around for the best deal and tyre package, tyres for an event like this are one of the single largest expenses....
|
|
|
13 Aug 2011, 06:00 (Ref:2939143) | #136 | ||
Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,561
|
hey... "I" know that......
Silver 3 still has trouble swallowing the humble pie though For sure, offer some kind of incentive to the Michelin runners, if that's who the control supplier would be, but for those who think they have a better tyre available from another supplier, or would rather simply use another brand for commercial reasons, then allow them to do it, but pay the corkage anyway. |
||
__________________
Real race cars have more camshafts than doors |
14 Aug 2011, 00:31 (Ref:2939385) | #137 | ||
Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,410
|
|||
|
15 Aug 2011, 04:17 (Ref:2939749) | #138 | |
Racer
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 447
|
||
|
15 Aug 2011, 09:25 (Ref:2939832) | #139 | ||
Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,561
|
|||
__________________
Real race cars have more camshafts than doors |
15 Aug 2011, 10:01 (Ref:2939860) | #140 | ||
Veteran
Join Date: Jun 2001
Posts: 8,963
|
|||
__________________
Upon entry into the Bathurst 1000, it should be mandatory to view the compelling "Moffat - Man and the Mountain" film |
15 Aug 2011, 11:56 (Ref:2939913) | #141 | |
Racer
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 447
|
||
|
15 Aug 2011, 12:00 (Ref:2939916) | #142 | |
Racer
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 447
|
||
|
15 Aug 2011, 12:02 (Ref:2939920) | #143 | ||
Race Official
1% Club
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 47,179
|
If Mr Simonsen is running in the 458.. who is his patron? Presumably the patron will also want to drive...
|
||
__________________
Go woke, Go broke… Here’s hoping a random universe works out in your favour… The meaning of life… ENJOYING THE PASSAGE OF TIME! #CANCERSUCKS |
15 Aug 2011, 12:04 (Ref:2939921) | #144 | |
Racer
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 447
|
||
|
17 Aug 2011, 12:40 (Ref:2942075) | #145 | ||
Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,561
|
|||
__________________
Real race cars have more camshafts than doors |
17 Aug 2011, 12:41 (Ref:2942077) | #146 | ||
Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,561
|
|||
__________________
Real race cars have more camshafts than doors |
17 Aug 2011, 12:42 (Ref:2942078) | #147 | ||
Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,561
|
|||
__________________
Real race cars have more camshafts than doors |
17 Aug 2011, 12:43 (Ref:2942080) | #148 | ||
Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,561
|
|||
__________________
Real race cars have more camshafts than doors |
17 Aug 2011, 12:44 (Ref:2942081) | #149 | ||
Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,561
|
|||
__________________
Real race cars have more camshafts than doors |
17 Aug 2011, 21:47 (Ref:2942290) | #150 | ||
Veteran
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 3,546
|
... fair dinkum rivetting stuff !!!!
|
||
__________________
more torque than a climate change conference |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Bathurst 12 hour | Joyce George | Marshals Forum | 7 | 6 Dec 2011 20:43 |
2012 Bathurst 12 Hour | T-star | Australasian Touring Cars. | 18 | 20 May 2011 11:50 |
2010 Bathurst 12 hour | davo. | Australasian Touring Cars. | 913 | 16 Jun 2010 07:10 |
Bathurst 12 Hour 2009 | 6.213km | Australasian Touring Cars. | 40 | 13 Jun 2008 09:26 |