Supercars Gen 3 (2022)

[chavez]

Originally Posted by kittle

Is the fine still applicable if they haven't been supplied with parts??

Unloading the car and pushing it on to pit lane should suffice.

[tux]

Originally Posted by V8 Fireworks

Concerning! How did they get parts when DJR did not?

Seems suspicious! Surely the last thing the category needs is for 888 to have more data than others.



Surely more of the Gen 3 car design process should have been allocated to an independent third party like Garry Rogers Motorsport, not a rival competitor like 888 too...

...if GRM had included flaws like the ol' GRM steering rack vibration problem that the likes of McLaughlin learned to ignore, all the better!

According to Jeremy Moore, himself and two others at 888 were involved in a designing a large proportion of the Gen 3 car. The steering rack for example is supposedly a 888 design according to Brad Jones.

Do 888 and DJR not already have a ton of data from running/building the prototypes?

Always striked me as odd that you would have the 2 biggest teams involved with the prototypes while trying to achieve more "parity" across the field with the new car. Surprised that it hasn't been discussed more in the public domain.

Of course i might be barking up the wrong tree.

[Sandgroper]

The test of Gen 3, what a debacle.

Sounds like a Race Against Time. !

[GTRMagic]

Is the BRT Winton shakedown on today?

Here’s hoping it is, and the team shows off what can be done to solve a problem if you have the right people attacking it.

Also hoping it makes the news, and gives the Cooldrive brand some well earned sugar.

Time to see Mr Hazelwood go out amd set a track record!

[kittle]

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Is the BRT Winton shakedown on today?

Here’s hoping it is, and the team shows off what can be done to solve a problem if you have the right people attacking it.

Also hoping it makes the news, and gives the Cooldrive brand some well earned sugar.

Time to see Mr Hazelwood go out amd set a track record!

Yes according to Todd's insta they are headed to Winton...

[S griffin]

I would be surprised if they weren't there, they've pretty much committed.

[GTRMagic]

Originally Posted by kittle

Yes according to Todd's insta they are headed to Winton...

[GTRMagic]

A perfect marketing opportunity..
And shows off a small committed team oblivious to the games in the background with teams, motor manufacturers and parts suppliers.

Hope the livery is fully refreshed also..

[Sandgroper]

COOOOOL Pix.

[GTRMagic]

Originally Posted by Sandgroper

COOOOOL Pix.

A design made with pride by Mr Hughes, the former Holden motor car designer..

[Jack65]

So what is the removable panel on the roof above the driver, part of the hitherto secret ejector seat?

[Sandgroper]

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

A design made with pride by Mr Hughes, the former Holden motor car designer..

Peter is an absolute legend.

[Woolley]

Originally Posted by Jack65

So what is the removable panel on the roof above the driver, part of the hitherto secret ejector seat?

Looks like an extrication panel for Rescue to get the driver out. Porsche GTs have had them for a while.

[FIRE]

Looks good, however that's no surprise with the replacement of the rear wing..

[V8 Fireworks]

Mark Rushbrook, Director of Ford Performance:

I think the industry, the media certainly has sensed or heard bits that, as a manufacturer and aligned completely with all of our racing teams, that we are not satisfied that parity has been reached either for engine or aero.

That goes back to some of the VCAT testing that was done, and when we left there not satisfied that parity had been achieved.

And also, more recently, with some of the testing, comparative testing that was done on track that the acceleration of the cars down the straightaway is not equivalent.

- 4th February 2023
https://www.speedcafe.com/2023/02/04...en3-supercars/

Supercars have presided over quite the farce, when a global professional high-level motor company racing division are unhappy with their practices.

Why not give Ford Performance what they want, given they are the only manufacturer in the series, then bring up the other car until it is close or just below (and not vice versa)?

Does the 888 Chevrolet Racing faction have undue and unreasonable political power?!