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The TCM rules seem to say a car is allowed to race if it is allowed.
So if a Ford Capri can run with a 6L Chev engine, could a Torana XU1 run with the 6L Chev? I don’t see why not. |
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That’s it I’m getting my LJ Torana back!! 😂
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That ship sailed back in 2012 when Jim Richards' Javelin debuted with a Dodge motor, and since then lots of Holdens have had SBCs (small block Chevs) instead of Holden V8s - I'm not sure when that when that changed, does anyone know?
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How good was the Trophy Race on the weekend.....
Crazy ending across the finish line, Jesus crew take the win! |
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4 Jun 2019, 23:49 (Ref:3907969) | #411 | |
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The Managers of this category seem unable to maintain a web site
Look at their home page: http://www.touringcarmasters.com.au/ Under Outright it shows Johnson first on 450 points then Bressington second on 462 points Under Pro Master it shows Johnson with 540 points Don't press the "View all results " button It shows the 2014 STANDINGS I have mentioned their slackness before on this thread but they just don't seem to care. |
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25 Jun 2019, 10:12 (Ref:3914079) | #412 | |
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Speedcafe reporting that the mighty HQ will be joining the grid of TCM in 2020.
That will make Ted Bullpit very happy! |
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The word "debut" appears to be demonstrably untrue! "A HQ Holden set for 2020 TCM debut" or "Holden Kingswood set for 2020 TCM debut" would be more accurate -- notwithstanding that the only difference between a HQ Kingswood and a HQ Monaro four-door appear to be the louvres in the front quarter panel. *awaits Holden enthusiast to correct me* Quote:
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More info on the HQ Monaro four-door...
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Would this decision be based on the HQ Kingswood Malcolm Ramsay ran back in the day in the ATCC?
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Regardless, would it not be trivial to convert the genuine HQ Kingswood to a replica HQ Monaro four-door, which would make it consistent with the existing Touring Car Masters entry list?
Given TCMs are logbooked as sports sedans, I don't suppose originality is all that important!! |
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Considering there's more GTHOs registered now, than what were actually built...
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Noticed in the TCM races at SMP last weekend that Aaron Seton beat Steve Johnson in ALL four races plus 2qualifying sessions.
Shows that real talent will win out over oversponsored.blokes. And with only a 5.0 L against a 5.8l |
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Can he do it again with the XD and prove he can build a winning package and then win with it? For me good to see a great young driver in a series like this. |
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Does/did this last round of TCM get televised anywhere?
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