[iV8SC13R32,33,34] Sargent Security Phillip Island 360 - 22-24 Nov

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by bortall

Does V8SC just like creating drama where there isn't any?

Safety car pulls away - leader becomes temp SC and once SC is off the track can go whenever they like - seems to work for every other category on earth.

Its the NASCAR model

[bluespur]

Model works for NASCAR because designed for oval circuits,

Leader as SC model works very well on road circuits, makes it a lot easier to manage for race officials and makes logical sense.

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by bluespur

Model works for NASCAR because designed for oval circuits,

Leader as SC model works very well on road circuits, makes it a lot easier to manage for race officials and makes logical sense.

I dont think it does work well. It doesnt create the passing opportunities that are desired.

The AZ for next year will create overlap which will be great to watch

[GROUPA]

One thing for sure Engel needs to go home for Christmas and stay there....he was a real dissapointment all weekend given he knew the track.

Overall he has been a huge gamble that did not pay off....I'm sure Mostert is happy he missed out on that seat after all

[Axeman444]

Originally Posted by bluespur

Model works for NASCAR because designed for oval circuits,

Leader as SC model works very well on road circuits, makes it a lot easier to manage for race officials and makes logical sense.

you mean like it did in Texas?

[Umai Naa]

Originally Posted by GROUPA

One thing for sure Engel needs to go home for Christmas and stay there....he was a real dissapointment all weekend given he knew the track.

Overall he has been a huge gamble that did not pay off....I'm sure Mostert is happy he missed out on that seat after all

They should have dumped him after the Gold Coast, in favour of Mr Johnson.

At least SP would've had something to crow about by way of solid results.

[Tourer]

Originally Posted by bortall

Does V8SC just like creating drama where there isn't any?

Safety car pulls away - leader becomes temp SC and once SC is off the track can go whenever they like - seems to work for every other category on earth.

Expect of course the range of other categories, particularly in sports car & touring car racing that I believe use the zone approach.

[Matt]

Originally Posted by peckstar

I dont think it does work well. It doesnt create the passing opportunities that are desired.

The AZ for next year will create overlap which will be great to watch

The current model is awful. It's the same as the F1 model, which is REALLY awful. Yes, let's restart a good 3/4 km away from the home straight, wonderful.

[fomoco]

Originally Posted by Matt

The current model is awful. It's the same as the F1 model, which is REALLY awful. Yes, let's restart a good 3/4 km away from the home straight, wonderful.

Its all designed for the TV Audience, many years ago it was the same and turned into boring sport

[one five five]

Originally Posted by peckstar

I dont think it does work well. It doesnt create the passing opportunities that are desired.

The AZ for next year will create overlap which will be great to watch

Why does a safety car restart need to be an entertainment tool?

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by one five five

Why does a safety car restart need to be an entertainment tool?

the whole purpose of Safety car is entertainment. If it was about racing there are better ways to do it.
The SC has a side benefit of Safety

[PVDA]

Originally Posted by Razor

I think one will need more space than what is included in the "Please explain damage to car" box.

I've always wondered if the "Not covered when participating in Motorsport" applies to spectators cars ??

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by PVDA

I've always wondered if the "Not covered when participating in Motorsport" applies to spectators cars ??

I got the impression that the information was being given to v8 supercars to deal with. not sure how they deal with it though

[bortall]

Originally Posted by peckstar

I got the impression that the information was being given to v8 supercars to deal with. not sure how they deal with it though

I would imagine it is in there best interest to look after the affected parties. Bad press from unhappy spectators in the current sponsor climate might not be ideal to V8SC.

[GTRMagic]

Those cars got some air huh...

[bluesport]

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Those cars got some air huh...

GTR, I think Premat's car got some air prior to making contact with #22 and was actually trying to launch through Courtney's window........lucky escape for James.

[Matt]

It did.

Ramped up on the grass right before it got back on track.

[dsg]

Originally Posted by peckstar

the whole purpose of Safety car is entertainment. If it was about racing there are better ways to do it.
The SC has a side benefit of Safety

The whole purpose of motorsport is entertainment.

[johnh875]

Disappointing that there was no update on James Courtney on the weekend's V8Extra episode

[Axeman444]

it was probably recorded on the Saturday morning at PI

[JacobP]

This was a wild race. Are all Phillip Island races like that? This had more action than the last 5-8 DTM races I have seen, combined.

[johnh875]

Originally Posted by Axeman444

it was probably recorded on the Saturday morning at PI

I doubt it because from memory they were updating the championship positions post-PI. Perhaps Sunday evening? In any case there were several days between the updates on JC's condition before it aired. Anyone would think they were trying to downplay the extent of JC's injuries...