V8ST - Te News, 2013 - Page 6

Swedish Brick · 14 May 2013, 09:25 (Ref:3247205)

What's happening with that? A few classes announced but still nothing about the ST going there. Is there still room for them?

sizzle · 14 May 2013, 12:22 (Ref:3247253)

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Originally Posted by Swedish Brick

Really? Talk in the paddocks painted a different picture

I love watching you Kiwis from afar, such interesting dynamics.

SB would be that be talk in the paddock by your mate NZSTfan or someone elses.
Seem to remember a few statements about facts not innuendo.

NZSTfan · 14 May 2013, 23:41 (Ref:3247595)

Nice touch Mr.Manuell...

http://www.speedcafe.co.nz/2013/05/1...ancer-charity/

Good man

Biggy G · 16 May 2013, 21:49 (Ref:3248575)

Soooooo, the next round is in 9 days, and still no announcement that the event wont be covered same day on TV3? If you're going to make me go to the track to see it live at least tell me i'll have to do so...

Why have they not been promoting the fact that "at the track" is the only place to see the action on the same day? How are they meant to improve crowd numbers if everyone thinks it's just the status quo?

NZSTfan · 17 May 2013, 00:12 (Ref:3248624)

Good point Biggy, it will be kicking off pretty much this time next week (hope the weather holds off to be honest).

It would be nice to have some clarity about whats happening with TV3.

I think one thing that does stand out for me is there has been no advertising on Tv3 for the puke event, when in the past they have been all over it.

Does anyone know the answer to this?

smokin'joe · 17 May 2013, 00:13 (Ref:3248626)

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Originally Posted by Biggy G

Soooooo, the next round is in 9 days, and still no announcement that the event wont be covered same day on TV3? If you're going to make me go to the track to see it live at least tell me i'll have to do so...

Why have they not been promoting the fact that "at the track" is the only place to see the action on the same day? How are they meant to improve crowd numbers if everyone thinks it's just the status quo?

apart from a few adverts on 'The Rock' , this is the only other promotion i had seen for the Pukekohe round :

http://news.motorsport.org.nz/master...tourers-round/

Alpina107 · 17 May 2013, 01:11 (Ref:3248647)

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Originally Posted by NZSTfan

Good point Biggy, it will be kicking off pretty much this time next week (hope the weather holds off to be honest).

It would be nice to have some clarity about whats happening with TV3.

I think one thing that does stand out for me is there has been no advertising on Tv3 for the puke event, when in the past they have been all over it.

Does anyone know the answer to this?

Weather's not looking to flash - hope we don't get to see just how poor the drainage is, especially on the new Turn 6.

Over the last week or so, I've seen several TV ads, promoting the event itself, rather than TV coverage. However, I can't recall if they were on TV3 or Sky. Or, maybe it was TVNZ.

NZSTfan · 17 May 2013, 01:46 (Ref:3248656)

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Originally Posted by Alpina107

Weather's not looking to flash - hope we don't get to see just how poor the drainage is, especially on the new Turn 6.

Over the last week or so, I've seen several TV ads, promoting the event itself, rather than TV coverage. However, I can't recall if they were on TV3 or Sky. Or, maybe it was TVNZ.

Alpina I fear you may be right on the weather front....check this...

http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast1...n=nzni&tim=168

Looks like a full on low pressure system will hit the North Island for race weekend. Drat! This will, if it pans out, greatly affect crowd numbers one would think. However, I will be among the brave and be there with the brolly, and possibly gumboots (do SuperTourers have 'ST gumboots' yet as part of their merchandise? could be a good move methinks, or ST brollies)

The worst thing about this is that we wont get a good comparison between a SC and an ST if its wet running.

And yes, your right, with a potential weather system like this approaching (and this may change as it is still a week out, and modelling an active low 7 days out is quite difficult to say the least), the drainage system (or lack of) will be an issue. And with everyone trying to win the race on lap one, this could be carnage.

Buggar!

NZSTfan · 17 May 2013, 02:01 (Ref:3248662)

Just found this on the CRC motorsport webpage.

http://www.tv3.co.nz/Shows/3Motorsport/Events.aspx

Do we reckon this is true and current? This shows the coverage being played on the Sunday of race weekend, so not delayed??

Confusing this I must say

GT 86 · 17 May 2013, 04:00 (Ref:3248697)

Definitely not live coverage so ignore listings. It will be played the week after on 3 so make your way out. I have heard that if it rains and no solution is found to the flooding they wont run. Can anyone confirm this?

NZSTfan · 17 May 2013, 04:50 (Ref:3248714)

All going well I'm heading to Puke 2moro to see some testing. Will be a wet day for sure, so I will more than likely be able to see for myself just how bad this drainage situation is.

And GT, I didn't know that they could potentially just can the event if the weather is to bad. Sucks if its true, but I guess safety has to come first

onza · 17 May 2013, 08:02 (Ref:3248768)

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Originally Posted by NZSTfan

All going well I'm heading to Puke 2moro to see some testing. Will be a wet day for sure, so I will more than likely be able to see for myself just how bad this drainage situation is.

And GT, I didn't know that they could potentially just can the event if the weather is to bad. Sucks if its true, but I guess safety has to come first

Who is testing tomorrow at puke do you know?

HProject · 17 May 2013, 08:09 (Ref:3248771)

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Originally Posted by NZSTfan

All going well I'm heading to Puke 2moro to see some testing. Will be a wet day for sure, so I will more than likely be able to see for myself just how bad this drainage situation is.

Do you know who'll be behind the wheel of the SVG machine? I'll be there too getting some practice in with a new lens

I was going to be shooting for Jack Kofoed - but with the weather he's pulling out of bringing his Falcon.

On the note of the TV commercials - I saw one the other night. It kinda seemed like whoever put it together did so in 15 minutes while inebriated. It looked very low rent.

Blackpearl · 17 May 2013, 08:24 (Ref:3248774)

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Originally Posted by HProject

Do you know who'll be behind the wheel of the SVG machine? I'll be there too getting some practice in with a new lens

I was going to be shooting for Jack Kofoed - but with the weather he's pulling out of bringing his Falcon.

On the note of the TV commercials - I saw one the other night. It kinda seemed like whoever put it together did so in 15 minutes while inebriated. It looked very low rent.

Pulling out because of rain? that is not a racer. Delayed TV and done by the cheapest person availiable. Said person has been named in this thread.

NZSTfan · 17 May 2013, 12:28 (Ref:3248853)

Yes I do know who is doing some testing 2moro. Don't know if he is the only guy testing and I didn't know the SVG car was involved, if it is then in my view this could be a potent combo for the enduros.

But I won't divulge at this stage who it is as I don't think I should on this public forum, at least until things are confirmed

Hproject, PM me for details, maybe we could catch up 2moro?

NZSTfan · 18 May 2013, 03:55 (Ref:3249193)

SVG car is looking good with its new livery ready for next weekend.

Bit wet out at Puke today and a few complaints about ponded water etc.

New possible driver seemed to get to grips with the car quite quickly even on slicks on a wet day.

If this does pan out how I think/want it to then as I mentioned earlier, I think this could be a top combo for the enduros

Swedish Brick · 18 May 2013, 03:59 (Ref:3249194)

What were the complaints? ie were they genuine "this track is dangerous" complaints? Or just general the track isn't dry everywhere complaints?

HProject · 18 May 2013, 08:17 (Ref:3249248)

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Originally Posted by Swedish Brick

What were the complaints? ie were they genuine "this track is dangerous" complaints? Or just general the track isn't dry everywhere complaints?

The body of water on the apex of the new section is definitely a massive issue - the kind of thing that could potentially end any race weekend prematurely should rain hit.

Walking around the place with a camera today, my initial feelings about the recycled catch fencing at the V8 Supercar event have been backed up - its use is complete over-kill. Absolutely ridiculous.

The guys on bikes (about three of them) were extremely tentative - which possibly is telling enough about how they feel about the place. I didn't have my finger on the pulse of any of the drivers though. Neither of the two SuperTourers that turned up did all that many laps.

I did have a slight giggle at the drifters getting told off though. Some of them were driving like utter monkeys.

Jackkofoed · 19 May 2013, 07:07 (Ref:3249679)

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Originally Posted by Blackpearl

Pulling out because of rain? that is not a racer.

There was nothing to gain from going out in the wet on a test day and risking a car that I don't own. Simple as that

Alpina107 · 19 May 2013, 07:36 (Ref:3249685)

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Originally Posted by NZSTfan

Just found this on the CRC motorsport webpage.

http://www.tv3.co.nz/Shows/3Motorsport/Events.aspx

Do we reckon this is true and current? This shows the coverage being played on the Sunday of race weekend, so not delayed??

Out of date website, that hasn't reflected the fact they're not broadcasting V8ST any more. Maybe they were hopeful that it might fall their way....

The web listing is really out of date as this afternoon's CRC Motorsport had only one of the three listed events - Honda Cup, albeit more than 3 months old. They also showed some delayed Moto GP (because Sky decided it wasn't worth paying for) and some DTM - cool cars, great driver line-up and an interesting schedule that takes them to 5 different European countries.

At the end of the DTM, they did mention that once they had caught up they would show Moto GP on the weekend after each round. Round 3 next week, along with some more DTM (I think) from Brands Hatch.

DEFINITELY NO MENTION OF V8 ST COVERAGE.

Sky's on-line programme guide only goes 6 days out, so we'll need to wait until Monday to see if they have it on next Sunday afternoon.

Swedish Brick · 19 May 2013, 08:31 (Ref:3249695)

ST not even mentioned at any stage I saw.

I'm kinda tingly in the pants for DTM at Brands!!

Blackpearl · 19 May 2013, 09:10 (Ref:3249706)

Good afternoon all,

As many of you will have heard via the rumor mill, we will be discontinuing live television with effect from now, that is, the Pukekohe meeting will be broadcast one week delayed. I realise that this will disappoint many of you initially, however the current model is simply not commercially sustainable. The difference between live and delayed TV is around $750,000 per year and without sponsorship, this is simply not achievable.

We are confident that this will not impact on sponsors as they will receive the same air time exposure, and we have no reason to believe that the viewership will fall, in fact it may increase as those at the track will now watch it on first broadcast. We have taken steps to ensure that we will be able to produce a more compelling production, including more cameras at the track, and more on-boards at a better price which will all increase value to your sponsors.

We have confirmed that SpeedTV in Australia will continue to carry the delayed coverage (over 1,000,000 viewers in 2012), and we are working on further improving the quality of the product especially with respect to sponsor’s profile. We will be continuing our experiments with internet streaming at Pukekohe, and this remains an exciting addition to our delivery for 2014 and beyond ..

On the TV front we now have confirmed advertising on TV3 for the 3 weeks prior to each event, this will help drive bums on seats, together with more viewers to the delayed show.

Please don’t hesitate to call and discuss.

Best regards
Ray

Email i got from a friend.

HProject · 19 May 2013, 09:33 (Ref:3249716)

A couple of snaps of the two in attendance yesterday

Note the new sponsors - Speedshow and Radio Live - on the Foggymobile. Daniel Jilesen and Kayne Scott were turning laps in the van Gisbergen Falcon.

There were a few other odds and ends there, but don't want to go off-topic. My full set of pics can be seen here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...5072430&type=1

Goat Boy · 19 May 2013, 09:41 (Ref:3249726)

Anyone get dry lap times?

Blackpearl · 19 May 2013, 10:08 (Ref:3249738)

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Originally Posted by Jackkofoed

There was nothing to gain from going out in the wet on a test day and risking a car that I don't own. Simple as that

So no point going to a wet race meeting then

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