Austin 2013

Downoz · 2 Nov 2012, 00:20 (Ref:3161337)

Apparently only using short circuit for V8

OnAustin track website.

peckstar · 2 Nov 2012, 00:41 (Ref:3161344)

kind of makes sense

Purist · 2 Nov 2012, 02:13 (Ref:3161358)

You'd think they would have learned after the less than stellar races on the short course at Abu Dhabi. So, they've eliminated two of the three best overtaking points on the full circuit, and I really don't see any good ones created from using the short course.

This is disappointing.

JHamilton · 2 Nov 2012, 02:23 (Ref:3161360)

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Originally Posted by Purist

You'd think they would have learned after the less than stellar races on the short course at Abu Dhabi. So, they've eliminated two of the three best overtaking points on the full circuit, and I really don't see any good ones created from using the short course.

This is disappointing.

Agreed. How long is the short course? 2 miles? Frustrating as there are sooooo many places they would put on a better show.

Razor · 2 Nov 2012, 02:28 (Ref:3161363)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purist

You'd think they would have learned after the less than stellar races on the short course at Abu Dhabi. So, they've eliminated two of the three best overtaking points on the full circuit, and I really don't see any good ones created from using the short course.

This is disappointing.

Have to agree here, they've deleted several passing opportunities.

TrueBlueFlyer · 2 Nov 2012, 02:50 (Ref:3161364)

the nice thing about V8's unlike F1, they can muscle their way through when passing... lol

I'd love to work this event as a marshal, wonder who will be running the event

TrueBlueFlyer · 2 Nov 2012, 03:05 (Ref:3161371)

shame it falls on the same weekend as American Le Mans Series at Laguna Seca... always wanted to go to that track!

TSR · 2 Nov 2012, 03:06 (Ref:3161372)

Another ding batt choice made by the morons running this series.
Run the whole track or dont run it at all.

Scrut · 2 Nov 2012, 03:27 (Ref:3161377)

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Originally Posted by TSR

Another ding batt choice made by the morons running this series.
Run the whole track or dont run it at all.

x 2.

peckstar · 2 Nov 2012, 03:28 (Ref:3161378)

Its on this weekend because it doesnt clash with NASCAR

probably the same reason the ALMS race is on then

NZSTfan · 2 Nov 2012, 03:28 (Ref:3161379)

it does seem pointless to not showcase the whole track as it is very new. the short version just doesn't cut the mustard, especially seeing as the supercars will more than likely put on a better show than F1 !

one five five · 2 Nov 2012, 06:20 (Ref:3161427)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

Its on this weekend because it doesnt clash with NASCAR

probably the same reason the ALMS race is on then

And yet there is NASCAR on that weekend, Indycar too

Purist · 2 Nov 2012, 06:48 (Ref:3161433)

The ALMS race at Laguna Seca was moved up to May 11th, so there is no conflict with that.

FAS33 · 2 Nov 2012, 08:30 (Ref:3161462)

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Originally Posted by one five five

And yet there is NASCAR on that weekend, Indycar too

only the qualifyin

peckstar · 2 Nov 2012, 09:29 (Ref:3161492)

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Originally Posted by one five five

And yet there is NASCAR on that weekend, Indycar too

there is NASCAR on every weekend,

But that weekend is the all star race with racing on the Saturday and predominatly ay night

one five five · 2 Nov 2012, 10:43 (Ref:3161520)

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Originally Posted by FAS33

only the qualifyin

have you watched qualifying for the 500 before? It is not 'only' qualifying, particularly for those trying to make the field on the Sunday (just ask Ryan Hunter-Reay)....

Quote:

Originally Posted by peckstar

But that weekend is the all star race with racing on the Saturday and predominatly ay night

Very true

For half the V8 weekend though all the attention will be on Charlotte looking towards the following weekends World 600..... where does the V8 event fit in exactly (do they still want any US involvement in it?)

FAS33 · 2 Nov 2012, 11:08 (Ref:3161527)

Id rather see the regulars drive, or itll just be another Gold Coast round on a different continent lol

Downoz · 2 Nov 2012, 23:12 (Ref:3161733)

This is the Australian V8 Supercar series. Not the AUstralian, American, etc series. Leave the US drivers do what they do best, and not get them involved in this. Hasnt there been enough US drivers try to drive V8 supercars and in the main have failed.

TrueBlueFlyer · 3 Nov 2012, 00:18 (Ref:3161741)

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Originally Posted by Purist

The ALMS race at Laguna Seca was moved up to May 11th, so there is no conflict with that.

thank you jesus and baby jesus!

HProject · 3 Nov 2012, 00:55 (Ref:3161746)

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Originally Posted by Downoz

This is the Australian V8 Supercar series. Not the AUstralian, American, etc series. Leave the US drivers do what they do best, and not get them involved in this. Hasnt there been enough US drivers try to drive V8 supercars and in the main have failed.

I'm pretty sure the 'Australian' portion of the series' full name was dropped a few years ago...

TrueBlueFlyer · 3 Nov 2012, 01:51 (Ref:3161756)

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Originally Posted by HProject

I'm pretty sure the 'Australian' portion of the series' full name was dropped a few years ago...

isn't there an identical series in the Middle East using left hand drive re-badged Chevy Lumina's?

Tourer · 3 Nov 2012, 01:59 (Ref:3161757)

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Originally Posted by TrueBlueFlyer

isn't there an identical series in the Middle East using left hand drive re-badged Chevy Lumina's?

That series does (or did, not sure which) exist but they're a LONG way from identical. Very much like production cars, the middle east ones.

Umai Naa · 3 Nov 2012, 03:16 (Ref:3161764)

Identical to eachother, not to V8SC.

Mr Revhead · 3 Nov 2012, 10:53 (Ref:3161836)

To be fair the track hasn't been raced on, so might still prove to be a good on for the V8s.
Possibly it's to do with circuit length?
Saw today that the Yas Marina circuit has the longest lap time of the series now. 700m shorter than Bathurst but slower average speed.
Maybe they feel that the cars coming past every 2+ minutes isn't suitable?

TrueBlueFlyer · 3 Nov 2012, 22:32 (Ref:3162053)

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Originally Posted by Mr Revhead

Maybe they feel that the cars coming past every 2+ minutes isn't suitable?

That's the reason NASCAR skips the boot at Watkins Glen International... more grandstand time

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