V8 SuperTourers Round 5 - Hampton Downs Enduro (Pics/Results/Rumour) - Page 3

Swedish Brick · 6 Oct 2013, 00:36 (Ref:3313335)

Go back and read from the beginning. ST and you were very vocal on that point. That the teams do not want to race over summer.

NZSTfan · 6 Oct 2013, 00:46 (Ref:3313339)

Really?? I was very vocal on that point was I??

Truth is Brick, that FIRE asked why the ST's don't race over summer and the answer is so simple its not funny....they are not part of the summer series. That is what I replied to him.

Why you have to come in on such an obtuse angle to try and make out that you are some sort of motorsport genius, is just bizarre. But whatever tickles your fancy there buddy

Btw, any news on how many 'Next Gen' NZV8's are going to be on the grid come round 1? Have they hit double numbers yet? Do they have any drivers of any substance yet? (ignoring Bargwanna of course)? genuine question to you as I don't know. I have heard though that Nick Ross has switched to a Nissan that is powered by a 4.7L motor....is this true? The NZV8TC website as always has nothing of significance to report on.

Cheers

Goat Boy · 6 Oct 2013, 01:03 (Ref:3313347)

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Originally Posted by Swedish Brick

Not quite. ST said no one wanted to race in summer and no one wanted to go to watch racing in summer. That was their official line.
Myself and others pointed out that was a mistake.

They actually said nobody wants to race in January when everyone is away, and they are right. NZFMR takes up the last two weekends in Jan anyway and the earlier weekends you will not get anyone from up here going to as we're all at the beach rather than sitting in 35 degree temperatures in a race car or sweltering on the embankments. February is fine as most people are back by then.

Logical really, which I suspect is why SB doesn't quite get it.

promax · 6 Oct 2013, 01:56 (Ref:3313363)

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Originally Posted by FIRE

Entertaining races.

How do laptimes compare with GT3 cars?

Small crowd.

Why is the series not running in the summer?

something about better value for sponsors.. to run an all year series. there were also complaints about giving up summer holiday time to go racing.

not sure if the current format works for the support categories like NZV8s.

Swedish Brick · 6 Oct 2013, 02:13 (Ref:3313366)

You two sure do have short memories

promax · 6 Oct 2013, 02:43 (Ref:3313374)

that was meant to be NZV8 Utes.. not NZV8s

flyingduck · 6 Oct 2013, 19:56 (Ref:3313758)

SHORT fuses hey brick. Now back to the racing.

Can anyone tell me where I can find the decision that took 40 points from Edgell?

isoskim · 6 Oct 2013, 20:40 (Ref:3313787)

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Originally Posted by flyingduck

Can anyone tell me where I can find the decision that took 40 points from Edgell?

http://motorsport.org.nz/sport/desci...rs-waikato-400

Two decisions of 25 points for Edgell = 50 points.

flyingduck · 7 Oct 2013, 00:04 (Ref:3313896)

Thanks mate, iso

CDM · 7 Oct 2013, 05:27 (Ref:3313966)

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Originally Posted by promax

something about better value for sponsors.. to run an all year series.

If they are concerned about giving better value to sponsors (both Series plus each teams sponsors) then I would have thought that running right through out the country, rather than right throughout the year, would give better value to the sponsors....

Goat Boy · 7 Oct 2013, 12:35 (Ref:3314086)

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Originally Posted by CDM

If they are concerned about giving better value to sponsors (both Series plus each teams sponsors) then I would have thought that running right through out the country, rather than right throughout the year, would give better value to the sponsors....

I have come to the conclusion that no matter who it is running what show, there is no figuring out why they do a lot of things.

Ugy · 8 Oct 2013, 04:28 (Ref:3314406)

Wonder how long it is before it gets passed along the line again.

bluespur · 8 Oct 2013, 04:52 (Ref:3314409)

Thinking about organisation, can anyone confirm that the refuel kits are available and we will get proper endurance racing at the next event

JamesK · 8 Oct 2013, 05:22 (Ref:3314412)

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Originally Posted by bluespur

Thinking about organisation, can anyone confirm that the refuel kits are available and we will get proper endurance racing at the next event

Apparently teams have received an invoice for the kit, and was to be available some time this week, but that's all.
No apparent answer if or when they are to be used or rules or regulations on there use.

Sidewayz · 8 Oct 2013, 19:45 (Ref:3314776)

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Originally Posted by Ugy

Wonder how long it is before it gets passed along the line again.

Did you hear the same rumour I did.....? Grain of salt anyway.

Ugy · 8 Oct 2013, 22:09 (Ref:3314841)

Just have to wait and see, the lines getting shorter though.

Axeman444 · 9 Oct 2013, 01:58 (Ref:3314915)

I heard a rumour. Is it the same?

Ugy · 9 Oct 2013, 02:53 (Ref:3314932)

SBW playing for the Kiwis i heard.

NZSTfan · 9 Oct 2013, 02:57 (Ref:3314933)

Re: the re-fuelling, I heard from someone within one of the teams (M3), that all cars were going to be fitted with the new gizmo's in time for the 2nd enduro round.

That's what I was told from M3, and I would trust they know what they are on about. But keep the salt shaker handy.....

CDM · 9 Oct 2013, 03:31 (Ref:3314937)

Quote:

Originally Posted by NZSTfan

Re: the re-fuelling, I heard from someone within one of the teams (M3), that all cars were going to be fitted with the new gizmo's in time for the 2nd enduro round.

That's what I was told from M3, and I would trust they know what they are on about. But keep the salt shaker handy.....

Sounds about right.... more last minute rule changes

HProject · 9 Oct 2013, 05:53 (Ref:3314960)

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Originally Posted by NZSTfan

Re: the re-fuelling, I heard from someone within one of the teams (M3), that all cars were going to be fitted with the new gizmo's in time for the 2nd enduro round.

That's what I was told from M3, and I would trust they know what they are on about. But keep the salt shaker handy.....

V8ST issued an email to media people the other day saying that those wishing to shoot in pit-lane during live sessions will need full fire-proof overalls to do so because of refueling - so it sounds like its signed/sealed/delivered.

NZSTfan · 9 Oct 2013, 06:19 (Ref:3314964)

So HP, you gunna get a nomex suit? You should do imo and write it off to the business. Then get it embroidered with your logo and website. You can get basic FIA rated suits quite cheap these days. Would you also have to wear FIA boots and gloves to?

HProject · 9 Oct 2013, 07:04 (Ref:3314979)

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Originally Posted by NZSTfan

So HP, you gunna get a nomex suit? You should do imo and write it off to the business. Then get it embroidered with your logo and website. You can get basic FIA rated suits quite cheap these days. Would you also have to wear FIA boots and gloves to?

I'm not eligible at the moment since I've only got 'silver' media - and can't access pit-lane during live sessions anyway lol.

But, when I get gold in the future I'll definitely consider it. Vortex were advertising $185 suits on their Facebook the other day which I thought was quite cheap. No gloves necessary - only 'leather shoes' or better.

Member CCC · 9 Oct 2013, 07:30 (Ref:3314985)

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Originally Posted by NZSTfan

So HP, you gunna get a nomex suit? You should do imo and write it off to the business. Then get it embroidered with your logo and website. You can get basic FIA rated suits quite cheap these days. Would you also have to wear FIA boots and gloves to?

I hear Shane Drake can organize FIA embroidered logo's real cheap!

Heycoop Racing · 9 Oct 2013, 08:47 (Ref:3315006)

This is going to be great from a spectators point of view - proper endurance races, instead of longish sprint races.

I'm already starting to imagine how many different ways TV3 presenters can screw up now though, could turn into a bit of a comedy fest? In saying that I thought they did a pretty good job last time out, especially considering it was live (well same weekend anyway, I am pretty sure its all cut live).

Oh and Percat should be a good boost for Manuell/M3.

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