[V8SC10R23&24] Norton 360 Sandown Challenge

**GTRMagic** · 14 Nov 2010, 09:05 (Ref:2790004)

So with the surge of performance from FPR & BJR, could this be a round where someone different and interesting gets a gig on the top step of the podium?

Sandown is kinda like 2 drag strips and some wiggles in the short race format.. the FPR cars are rocketships in a straight line, and would be hard to bet against on race day

Even the 3rd car.. which is really the 2nd car, but a new engineer saw a different turn of pace at Symmons...

My tip.. P.Dumbrell for a maiden win, Mr Lowndes to take the round...

TSR · 14 Nov 2010, 09:16 (Ref:2790010)

Yes VE$A will make the points between JC & JW even closer for the Sydney final

peckstar · 14 Nov 2010, 09:43 (Ref:2790020)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

So with the surge of performance from FPR & BJR, could this be a round where someone different and interesting gets a gig on the top step of the podium?

Sandown is kinda like 2 drag strips and some wiggles in the short race format.. the FPR cars are rocketships in a straight line, and would be hard to bet against on race day

Even the 3rd car.. which is really the 2nd car, but a new engineer saw a different turn of pace at Symmons...

My tip.. P.Dumbrell for a maiden win, Mr Lowndes to take the round...

just to correct you, its either one or the other, if P Dumbrell takes a maiden win, then he has won the round

Axeman444 · 14 Nov 2010, 10:21 (Ref:2790036)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

just to correct you, its either one or the other, if P Dumbrell takes a maiden win, then he has won the round

peck, take palm and lay it flat against forehead...

Carter-Nelson · 14 Nov 2010, 10:44 (Ref:2790049)

Apart from the V8 Supercars there will be Group A/C cars on display and doing demo laps if there isn't any delays on the day.

It should be good if the weather holds and the other categories don't cause the demo to be cancelled on Saturday & Sunday.

Maybe we will see you there...

stmookeyj033 · 15 Nov 2010, 18:06 (Ref:2791180)

I'm tipping a slow track, with the rail in the true position until someone puts a dent in it.

Rachel Richards · 16 Nov 2010, 12:08 (Ref:2791548)

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Originally Posted by stmookeyj033

I'm tipping a slow track, with the rail in the true position until someone puts a dent in it.

I have actually closed the book on that one ! odds on favorite

After the hours of delays for fence repairs at the recent Shannons round, Sandown is proving to be quite fragile it seems.

The very old armco is almost past its use-by date.

Makes you wonder how they get past the CAMS Safety inspection ?

PVDA · 16 Nov 2010, 21:14 (Ref:2791829)

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Originally Posted by Carter-Nelson

Apart from the V8 Supercars there will be Group A/C cars on display and doing demo laps if there isn't any delays on the day.

It should be good if the weather holds and the other categories don't cause the demo to be cancelled on Saturday & Sunday.

So in other words we wont be seeing the Group A/C cars on the track this weekend

stmookeyj033 · 17 Nov 2010, 07:33 (Ref:2791978)

And for those asking, don't ask for the penetrometer......

Back to the issue at hand, Fords have a pretty good record here but suspect that others will take the wins whilst JC and JW are busy battling each other in the middle of the top 10.

PVDA · 17 Nov 2010, 07:38 (Ref:2791979)

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Originally Posted by stmookeyj033

And for those asking, don't ask for the penetrometer......

I can suggest a few places to stick it

Carter-Nelson · 17 Nov 2010, 21:01 (Ref:2792275)

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Originally Posted by PVDA

So in other words we wont be seeing the Group A/C cars on the track this weekend

Hi PVDA,
you are probably on the money, but I hope they can keep it clean for a few laps at least....I love making noise with the Mustang!

Regards
Nev.

johnh875 · 17 Nov 2010, 21:34 (Ref:2792300)

Saw the FPR transporters this morning, they should be at the track by now.

bluesport · 17 Nov 2010, 22:27 (Ref:2792334)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

So with the surge of performance from FPR & BJR, could this be a round where someone different and interesting gets a gig on the top step of the podium?

Sandown is kinda like 2 drag strips and some wiggles in the short race format.. the FPR cars are rocketships in a straight line, and would be hard to bet against on race day

Even the 3rd car.. which is really the 2nd car, but a new engineer saw a different turn of pace at Symmons...

My tip.. P.Dumbrell for a maiden win, Mr Lowndes to take the round...

But will FPR back up their Tassie effort with another at Sandown? Or was it just a one off?

TSR · 19 Nov 2010, 00:46 (Ref:2792920)

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Originally Posted by johnh875

Saw the FPR transporters this morning, they should be at the track by now.

might be the merchandise truck

Reload · 19 Nov 2010, 01:54 (Ref:2792934)

Interesting to read today that "Frosty" rates Whincup as the one to catch for the championship. A spur on for Courtney or just ANOTHER gentle blow to his confidence ?

sizzle · 19 Nov 2010, 03:24 (Ref:2792960)

So three practice sessions down and Jack Perkins is still faster in the Love machine despite the Fujitsus session being first thing in the morning and probably as cold as the proverbial.

Rachel Richards · 19 Nov 2010, 10:33 (Ref:2793047)

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Originally Posted by Reload

Interesting to read today that "Frosty" rates Whincup as the one to catch for the championship. A spur on for Courtney or just ANOTHER gentle blow to his confidence ?

Just another example of how un-popular JC is in the paddock !

Even his peers despise him......

Oreti kid · 20 Nov 2010, 05:19 (Ref:2793339)

anyone know what the red flag is for Car 2 which is a great ?

Tourer · 20 Nov 2010, 05:48 (Ref:2793348)

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Originally Posted by Oreti kid

anyone know what the red flag is for Car 2 which is a great ?

Head on into the tyre buffer/fence at the end of the back chute.

thunderbolt · 20 Nov 2010, 06:27 (Ref:2793350)

unsafe rejoin on the racetrack how did he get away with it ?
does not deserve the win to day

TSR · 20 Nov 2010, 06:29 (Ref:2793351)

Congrats and Well done to Paul Dumbrell & Rod Nash and FPR on your first win.

TSR · 20 Nov 2010, 06:30 (Ref:2793352)

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Originally Posted by TSR

Yes VE$A will make the points between JC & JW even closer for the Sydney final

Is looking like that

glenn_a · 20 Nov 2010, 06:30 (Ref:2793353)

Well done PD, great drive.

dumbrell_fan · 20 Nov 2010, 06:42 (Ref:2793354)

To RNR,FPR and Ford thank you for you trust, ur faith and most of all thank you for giving PD the car to give him what his been working so hard for, to think he was about to walk away from this a few weeks ago, yes his come this far with family backing but now his showing that that isnt the only reason he is there

GD this one is for you, ur boy has done it!!

Chris - Melb · 20 Nov 2010, 07:24 (Ref:2793359)

Congrats to Paul Dumbrell. I was a doubter at the begining of the year, but I am glad to have be proven wrong. He has the talent.

Proves what having a good car and team can do.

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