[V8SC09R19&20] V8Supercar Challenge - Nikon SuperGP 600, Gold Coast Qld

[RotorFan]

So the idea is the same as the original Adelaide 500? Cars enter Parc Ferme at the end of "Part A"? Otherwise you can just do your pit stop for fuel between races....

[V8 Fireworks]

Originally Posted by Tourer

There's a final reg up on the V8 website that is a revised schedule only. I'd take it then that each race is in two 150km parts. Each race counts for the same number of points that the original races were going to count for - its just that now each race is split into two parts and the total distance is higher.

I reckon that there'll possibly be another update with revised tyre allocation.

The Part A sounds like a waste of time.

I would not be surprised if they have a stupid rule where 2 pitstops and 100L must go in over the TWO parts of the race

[GTRMagic]

Originally Posted by the powder room @ Indy

1) The Nikon SuperGP 600 event will consist of 2 Races.

2) Each Race will be split into 2 x 150km parts. (4 x 150km in total)
3) Half the points for each Race will be allocated to each Part totalling 300 points
- Race 19 Part A -75 points, Race 19 Part B - 75 points
- Race 20 Part A -75 points, Race 20 Part B - 75 points

4) The winner each day shall be the Driver who has accumulated the most points for the day.

5) Each car shall be required to be refuelled with a minimum of 50 litres during each 'Part' of the Race. (i.e. 4 pit stops for fuel in total over the weekend)

6) Qualifying each day shall set the Grid for Part A of each Race for that day.
7) The finishing position from Part A will set the Grid for Part B.

8) Tyre allocation is now as follows
- 22 New Control Tyres
- 8 Pre-marked Control Tyres
- 12 Wet weather tyres
+ 4 pre-marked Control tyres for Part A of Practice only

Interesting....

[rdmdog]

What changes are there for the pit lane setup? I wouldnt think the V8 lads will be bailling over a knee high fence for the first time? Did the Indy Car pits have much more in the way of room than the other end of the pit lane?

[Crash Test]

It's pretty much an identical set up to Adelaide now- straight out the front of the garages.

[D.R.T.]

Originally Posted by Crash Test

Looks freakin sweet to me!

Compared to what? Hardly a desirable outcome.

I dont see a Bowden's parade as an adequate replacement for an international open wheel category? A notable attempt at short notice however a reflection of the 09 event.

It is great that there will not be yawning gaps in the program however the event is more than half the event it was.

I am not sure 'freakin sweet' is an appropriate description of the 2009 event, no matter how many v8 races you can watch in 2 days.

[Falcadore]

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Interesting....

Does this mean half points?

1st 75 points
2nd 69
3rd 64.5 ?

[garbo6]

The new supp regs are out on the V8 website, with more than the schedule.

As GTRMagic stated.

The Race Leg B is set from the finishing position of Leg A.
A 50L Refuelling Pit Stop per leg.

Points: The aggregate points achieved in Legs 1 & 2, will become the VCS points for the race. So the winner of Leg 2 may not be the winner of the race.

Points for each leg are
75-69-65-60-56-51-48-45-42-39-36-35-33-32-30-29-27-26-24-23-21-20-18-117-15-14-12-11-9-7.

Also worth noting that during a race, any driver who cuts a chicane and achieves a sector time less than those detailed may be penalized by the Stewards.
Sector 1: 0m49s
Sector 2: 1m23s
Sector 3: 1m50s
Note: Stewards at their sole discretion may amend these times should circuit, weather, or other conditions require.

[RotorFan]

So they can cut chicanes, so long as they don't improve on that time. What if they have a spin in that sector? They can just drive straight through the chicane to make up time.

What about during qualifying then...

This scoring they've adopted is a bit of a shamozzle.

[garbo6]

Originally Posted by RotorFan

So they can cut chicanes, so long as they don't improve on that time. What if they have a spin in that sector? They can just drive straight through the chicane to make up time.

What about during qualifying then...

This scoring they've adopted is a bit of a shamozzle.

Well I'd assume they'd take into account the spin, other incidents that would affect the lap time.

On qualifying: The lap time of any lap during any practice or qualifying session on which a driver cuts a chicane will not be recorded.

[Crash Test]

I noticed today at the track the merchandise is already half price... mainly because it is covered in Nitro and A1GP logos...

[Average Punter]

So who takes the hit on merchandise? Graphpak?

[GTRMagic]

Originally Posted by Average Punter

So who takes the hit on merchandise? Graphpak?

IMG I am led to believe....

[Crash Test]

Interesting to see that Kitten is only a small sign on the front quarter of the FFFiore car...

[retro]

here....

Tanya Westthorp | October 22nd, 2009

Sir Jack Brabham was inducted into the Sporting Hall of Fame at the SuperGP today. Picture: David Clark


MOTOR SPORT legend Sir Jack Brabham was inducted into the Gold Coast Sporting Hall of Fame on track at the SuperGP this morning when it was announced his grandson would pay tribute to him with a race.

Sir Brabham will watch on proudly as his grandson Matthew races around the Surfers Paradise street circuit on Sunday in one of his original race car.


Matthew will drive his grandfather's 1964 race car and will push it the last 100m across the line as a tribute to Sir Brabham's famous move to clinch the 1959 world championship.

Triple world champion Sir Brabham was the first driver in history to be knighted for his services to motorsport.

He was the only Formula One driver to have won a world title in a car of his own construction - the BT19 which he drove to victory in 1966.

But it was his famous never-say-die attitude in the final race of the 1959 season that cemented his spot in history.

He clinched the championship at the United States Grand Prix at Sebring when he famously pushed his car over the line after running out of fuel while leading on the last lap.

This morning, Sir Brabham said it was a `great honour' to be inducted into the hall of fame.

``We are going to have a great weekend,'' he said.

Gold Coast Sporting Hall of Fame president Daphne Pirie said Sir Brabham was chosen as a legend because of his contribution to motor sport and the community.

``We've only inducted three legends in over 10 years,'' she said.

``The Gold Coast is full of champions but not all of them put back into the community.''

[Rick]

"Sir Brabham" ???

[Falcadore]

Originally Posted by Rick

"Sir Brabham" ???

Yeah, don't you know the naming conventions? Sir Brabham of Jack...







maybe...

[Rick]

I like Sir Brabham of Jack!

I think you are right - far more likely than the journo is an idiot!

[yap]

Originally Posted by Crash Test

I noticed today at the track the merchandise is already half price... mainly because it is covered in Nitro and A1GP logos...

I am going to wait till Sunday when it will be 75% off

[Crash Test]

I see the FFFiore car is now the Bing Lee Special.

[EBXR8]

First Practice 8 mins in and a red flag

[NAC]

Off topic - sorry but I know someone here is going have the answer

Anyone know the outcome of the Formula Ford Race 1? Natsoft has no updates

In particular what to know about Kiwis Mitch Evans & Richie Stanaway

[retro]

[Green Hornet]

In the revised race program the first race for Formula Fords isn't until today.

[NAC]

Originally Posted by Green Hornet

In the revised race program the first race for Formula Fords isn't until today.

Cheers Green Hornet, have you got a link to revised schedule?

I thought this was the revised one & FFR1 was at 9.00am today
http://www.v8supercars.com.au/v8data..._279/EI_RP.PDF