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7 Aug 2019, 01:03 (Ref:3921752) | #851 | |
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So, once again the V8SC teams are not prepared. its GRM and Kelly that seem to be having these issues.
if they don't carry spares , nor in the past 6 months have looked to procure spares - it speaks mainly to their lack of preparation than anything else. Its not fair to talk a series down because a couple of "professional" teams haven't got their **** together. |
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7 Aug 2019, 01:07 (Ref:3921753) | #852 | |
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My thoughts exactly.
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120 - 150K for an engine (X2 at least, per car - more realistically 3 for most teams) TOTAL per car - 360 - 450 K. seems sustainable... Rebuild per engine at between 2000 - 4000 K's - $40K. X 3 = $120000 (given most cars do approx 14000 K's this would be higher) then account for development, blow ups etc.... So, looks like you could comfortably purchase a TCR complete, and have a complete spare car for the price of just a V8SC engine programme. Hell, you can have 2X spare cars. Last edited by HDTVKSS; 7 Aug 2019 at 02:17. |
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Indeed. This isn’t a TCR issue this the teams fault. And you would think teams of that caliber would be more prepared spares wise. |
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You never said anything at buying an engine. Regardless it is a pointless comparison. A TCR engine is 1/10th the cost of a Supercar engine, but who cares? It is like comparing laptimes.
Supercar teams in TCR is not the issue. Honda and Hyundai are the form cars and seem to be going ok. The cars are plentiful and all the issues seem to be sorted. However ARG wanted the other brands in and the Kelly's got the gong because Subaru were interested. Anybody else with a brain would have known that car is an undeveloped dog. Nobody has spares because ARG didn't pay for them. Also, by the claims made about the series, they perhaps shouldn't have been needed. 350hp isn't exactly a high strung engine. I would also posit that there wasn't a spare engine at Top Run to buy... GRM are going a little better but the Renault is also suffering under development, but that manufacturer experiment looks to be successful. How long before we know how much of all of this is self sustaining and can operate without the promoter kicking in millions to populate the train set? |
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Id say the people that have to source the finance and pay the bills for both series are concerned regarding the costs. We get it - you dont like top run or the Subaru, or ARG and seem to be pretty down on the series in general here and worldwide. Its ok, you dont have to like it - no ones going to think less of you. it's getting a bit like a broken record though. Last edited by HDTVKSS; 7 Aug 2019 at 04:58. |
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it is however amateur hour to spend $5m to get a series up and running and lose so many entries due to a lack of spares which you would think would be part of the package, especially given how crash-happy TCR is overseas. If you're paying $220k for a car, surely $8k-$10k for a spare engine doesn't break the bank? The Subaru has barely finished a race overseas and isn't a competitive car, and it is more of an orphan than any of the other cars. Anybody who has watched any TCR would know that. Andre's driving was in some ways heroic but hard on the machine, which may have already been long in the tooth. I'm kinda hoping the Kelly's take over the homologation of it and sort it out. They have a lot of capacity in their operation and depending on what they do with the Supercars team, maybe some of them could be looking for more work. GRM have also hinted at some further involvement with the Renault. |
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Edit - Already raised in other thread. Sorry!
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7 Aug 2019, 11:38 (Ref:3921809) | #859 | |
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Several members of the motorsport fraternity who were there, are insinuating that it was.
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I notice there are a hell of a lot of Subaru BRZ's running around in the USA series ( not sure if thats the same regs?) but even they seem to be a better option at this point. Thing is, given the Kellys have no experience in putting together an FWD package, there probably isnt huge experience in this country to do so (FWD) at a professional level, and lets face it the Nissan was / is pretty average in V8SC and totally under developed - there is little reason to think that they can do a better job. |
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8 Aug 2019, 06:19 (Ref:3921897) | #861 | |
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I wonder if any team will pickup the Pegueots? They are going good in TCR Europe - perhaps KR?
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8 Aug 2019, 06:34 (Ref:3921899) | #862 | |
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I'm surprised Peugeot isn't already represented.
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Judging by a recent social media post by Ms Angelo, it doesn't appear her seat is secure anymore.
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I kinda expected Mrs Tander to show them a, clean pair of heels in by far the best car of the bunch, but I think Molly Taylor has been the standout given the relative car pace. Am I being unfair? It would seem Leanne is working on a deal for next year, and he had some form of relationship with the ARG decision makers in the past. |
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Ms Whitley has been the most consistent.
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15 Aug 2019, 02:45 (Ref:3922801) | #869 | ||
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Marty Brant is in with some Cupras:
https://autoaction.com.au/2019/08/15...E4OQamC255rnys Given the prices I am not surprised, even if Seat isn't sold here. |
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I had a good look at Robert Delgrens Cupra, at the last round of the Swedish TCR Championship at Falconberg, were he won 3 from 3 races in a dominant fashion. Its a neat package and represents great value for money, both new and second hand. Smart decision Marty old mate. As to who might drive the car, I couldn't possibly guess! LOL. |
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The Warbler is back in the big chair at Seven West.
https://www.smh.com.au/business/comp...16-p52hps.html Do you think that will mean TCR and the ARG categories could potentially get Channel 7 exposure when not on a Supercars bill? Or will it mean an avoidance due conflict of interest? |
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21 Aug 2019, 07:26 (Ref:3923591) | #873 | |
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Two-day format for Winton.
Strange that they're allegedly doing it as a favour to the teams, that by and large, are being heavily subsidised to be there |
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Almost like they're doing it because there are only three categories on the card, and S5000 isn't making the trip.
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Subarus benched for Sandown.
I suppose there isn't much point now that Ms Taylor is no longer providing free driveshafts... |
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