[VASC18R1R2] Adelaide 500 1-4 March - Page 7

venturi · 3 Mar 2018, 23:05 (Ref:3805559)

The track limit line on the exit of turn 7 has been moved closer to the wall, sensible decision.

Mixer · 3 Mar 2018, 23:05 (Ref:3805560)

Yeah Tim Blanchard pranging at turn 8 like a rookie when he should have stepped aside already for an actual rookie isn't news.

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**GTRMagic** · 3 Mar 2018, 23:08 (Ref:3805561)

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Originally Posted by Mixer

Yeah Tim Blanchard pranging at turn 8 like a rookie when he should have stepped aside already for an actual rookie isn't news.

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The BJR squad busting their boilers to fix it should be...

**GTRMagic** · 3 Mar 2018, 23:34 (Ref:3805570)

And a story finally shows up, regurgitates the insta post

Story Here

Tourer · 3 Mar 2018, 23:36 (Ref:3805571)

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Originally Posted by Compromised

So 9 out of 10 exceeded track limits in the top ten shootout - who's the unlucky bugger who did the right thing?

It seems farcical doesn't it. "There were a lot of drivers breaking the rule so we didn't enforce it" seems to be the reasoning.

The problem is if you follow the rule book, stand your ground and receive fan backlash at least your foundation is solid. When you pick and choose what to enforce not only is it unjust, but you give oxygen to some absolute nutters (not too mention taking a couple hours to work it out).

Are they trying to create drama? I could at least understand it all if that was the case

The rule book covers going fully off track but talks more about rejoining safely and requires a driver to do so multiple times before a penalty rears its head.

Seems to me like they did actually stick to the rule book.

What was said and advised in driver and team briefings may have clarified that further of course.

fomoco · 4 Mar 2018, 00:33 (Ref:3805593)

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Originally Posted by Tourer

The rule book covers going fully off track but talks more about rejoining safely and requires a driver to do so multiple times before a penalty rears its head.

Seems to me like they did actually stick to the rule book.

What was said and advised in driver and team briefings may have clarified that further of course.

Correct, we are not privy to drivers briefings.
When I am on a flag Post, we only call in a car for exceeding the track limit,
when it occurs for three consecutive times . Then it's up to the Clerk of Course/Race director to issue penalty/bad sportsman flag or send it to the Stewards

sizzle · 4 Mar 2018, 00:37 (Ref:3805594)

Still can't understand why the kerb is there.
Everywhere but 6 and 7 the yellow line is inside the kerb, those two it is over a car width outside the kerb..

Chappelli · 4 Mar 2018, 06:49 (Ref:3805629)

GRM running the Opel badges... cheeky.

sizzle · 4 Mar 2018, 06:51 (Ref:3805630)

Davy Reynolds throws away the win. One day these guys will actually block VanGiz

V8 Fireworks · 4 Mar 2018, 07:00 (Ref:3805631)

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Originally Posted by Chappelli

GRM running the Opel badges... cheeky.

Really?

Henry · 4 Mar 2018, 07:06 (Ref:3805632)

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Originally Posted by sizzle

Davy Reynolds throws away the win. One day these guys will actually block VanGiz

I was with Crompton on that one - was the smart move, and kept Tander from divebombing the pair of them too. A blocking there would've ended in tears

Mixer · 4 Mar 2018, 07:08 (Ref:3805633)

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Originally Posted by sizzle

Davy Reynolds throws away the win. One day these guys will actually block VanGiz

Still he was fast all weekend and has bagged some solid points, didn't turn down on anybody and end up in the wall. He could have protected.

The action between the 3 of them early in the lap was bloody exciting.

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Ospi · 4 Mar 2018, 07:09 (Ref:3805634)

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Originally Posted by Henry

I was with Crompton on that one - was the smart move, and kept Tander from divebombing the pair of them too. A blocking there would've ended in tears

Even he admitted it was an error and he didn't think SvG was close enough and would have blocked him if he thought the move was on.

It was a mistake and potentially cost him the race, there was no risk from Tander, he was too far back. That's racing, they have speed which was great to see.

Mixer · 4 Mar 2018, 07:10 (Ref:3805635)

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Originally Posted by Ospi

Even he admitted it was an error and he didn't think SvG was close enough and would have blocked him if he thought the move was on.

It was a mistake and potentially cost him the race, there was no risk from Tander, he was too far back. That's racing, they have speed which was great to see.

I think Tander had a wobble in t8.

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sizzle · 4 Mar 2018, 07:12 (Ref:3805636)

Even Giz said he was surprised and one more corner and Reynolds had him covered.

TSR · 4 Mar 2018, 08:01 (Ref:3805639)

2 boring races in a row, I hope things improve at the AGP meeting, I have a feeling it could be a very argumentative year between a couple of teams

Umai Naa · 4 Mar 2018, 08:21 (Ref:3805640)

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Originally Posted by V8 Fireworks

Really?

No.

The Holden badge was not fitted, but the grille universally accepts both badges.

Henry · 4 Mar 2018, 08:27 (Ref:3805643)

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Originally Posted by Umai Naa

No.

The Holden badge was not fitted, but the grille universally accepts both badges.

the mounting surface is moulded in the distinct Opel badge shape, so when the Holden one isn't fitted (as was the case with Garth's car), then the Opel insignia IS very visible

Forda · 4 Mar 2018, 08:32 (Ref:3805644)

There might even be a PSA stamping in the grille too

Umai Naa · 4 Mar 2018, 08:39 (Ref:3805646)

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Originally Posted by Henry

the mounting surface is moulded in the distinct Opel badge shape, so when the Holden one isn't fitted (as was the case with Garth's car), then the Opel insignia IS very visible

As has been the case for Euro Holdens for the last 25 years.

banksie · 4 Mar 2018, 09:49 (Ref:3805662)

Stewards report.

5 second penalties to Holdsworth and Tander for Saturday's race dropped them a couple of spots.

**GTRMagic** · 4 Mar 2018, 09:57 (Ref:3805668)

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Originally Posted by Chappelli

GRM running the Opel badges... cheeky.

A pic from yesterday... takes GRM 4-5 days to upload their images/race reports

Wouldn’t mind betting the silver trim fell off.. and there aren’t any spares...

champcarman · 4 Mar 2018, 09:57 (Ref:3805669)

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Originally Posted by TSR

2 boring races in a row, I hope things improve at the AGP meeting, I have a feeling it could be a very argumentative year between a couple of teams

Cant see what was boring about the races. Lots of strategies playing out and in the end the top few covered by only a few seconds . OK it was not like a wheel to wheel FF race where placing change constantly but it was still a pretty good race by Supercars standards.

champcarman · 4 Mar 2018, 10:04 (Ref:3805670)

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Originally Posted by Umai Naa

The way he's been talked up, might as well give him the trophy now.

Early days for Richie ATM, but after Adelaide 2017 Brighty had 102 points, Richie has 45 this year. but Adelaide is a track where experience counts for a bit.

**GTRMagic** · 4 Mar 2018, 10:26 (Ref:3805672)

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