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5 Feb 2018, 21:26 (Ref:3798838)
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Channel 7 back too judging by this release from the Liqui-Moly Facebook page
"7 Network’s, Mark Beretta and MotorActive/Liqui-Moly Australia Managing Director, Bruce Morrison delivering the great news; Liqui-Moly has signed on to remain the naming rights sponsor of the Bathurst 12 Hour through to 2022. Supercars Events, 7 Network (Channel 7) and Liqui-Moly are all committed to continuing the massive year-on-year growth Australia’s International Endurance Race has experienced since Liqui-Moly came on board in 2013."
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6 Feb 2018, 03:05 (Ref:3798875)
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Originally Posted by JorritVD
So my hopes are on the following manufacturers to be added next year:
- Nissan
- Aston Martin
- Lamborghini (probably need an asian or australian Squadra Corse affiliated team to run it)
- Acura/Honda (if Suzuka will be a success, I won't be suprised Acura/Honda might invest in IGTC and Bathurst)
- Lexus (same for Lexus, depending is Suzuka might be a success, i could see Lexus become part of IGTC)
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There was a Squadra Corse team this year, I think it was Trofeo Motorsport.
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Webber was asked that exact question on the commentary by Mark Beretta on Saturday morning when he finished his hot laps in the ICE Break ride car. He said he won't be racing again
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I'm not sure how many times MW has to say this, but after racing F1 and LMP1, he has no interest in racing anything again. How on earth would you get a rush like those two cars?
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Not sure. I've seen him there the last couple of years, but I only saw one person from SRO there this year. EDIT: Better answer below.
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6 Feb 2018, 03:09 (Ref:3798876)
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side question, was he there in 2018?
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He was, saw him a few times roaming the pits across the weekend
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6 Feb 2018, 03:13 (Ref:3798877)
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He was, saw him a few times roaming the pits across the weekend
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cheers.
suprised i didnt see him on tv, although possible i missed it
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6 Feb 2018, 03:40 (Ref:3798879)
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I was standing next to him for the podium... he was with another sro guy who was wearing a white shirt promoting the Suzuka 10hr igtc
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6 Feb 2018, 04:31 (Ref:3798880)
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Wise words and good perspective from Ratel - which no doubt the topic will raise its head over the coming months in light of the # safety cars over the weekend.
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While the event continues to become more professional with 12 Pro entries this year, Ratel says the event must not lose sight of its origins and continue to cater for gentlemen drivers.
“We have seen growth in the professional area of the grid and we have to be careful not to lose the Pro-Ams, which are essential for GT racing,” he added.
“It is great to be more professional but we need to remember that these events are where they are today because of the non-professional drivers who were there at the beginning.
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6 Feb 2018, 05:15 (Ref:3798882)
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You would have seen him wandering the pits on Saturday night...oh wait you weren’t there....
We had forum members from afar as Europe and the UK make the effort to attend the race and for some not the first time so kudos to them.
Looking forward to next year already.
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6 Feb 2018, 09:52 (Ref:3798938)
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zing!
Hope Chaz doesnt get ostracized out from BMW after Sunday and gets it across the finish line in 2019. With his speed the last 2 years it would be close to 1st if it makes the full 12 hours
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6 Feb 2018, 20:02 (Ref:3799092)
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Yeah, Charly Lamm didn't seem too upset with him.
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6 Feb 2018, 20:05 (Ref:3799093)
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Originally Posted by D.R.T.
David Richards was floating around the paddock over the weekend which hints at an Aston return.
Ferrari and Nissan remain big questions
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Appears your hunch was correct, well done
Aston Martin set for 2019 Bathurst 12Hr return
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6 Feb 2018, 20:15 (Ref:3799097)
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Originally Posted by Axeman444
zing!
Hope Chaz doesnt get ostracized out from BMW after Sunday and gets it across the finish line in 2019. With his speed the last 2 years it would be close to 1st if it makes the full 12 hours
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I'm pretty sure they will have looked in far more detail at the shootout lap and the first 3 hours of the race than at a mistake that can be ironed out with increasing amounts of racing experience in these cars.
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6 Feb 2018, 21:09 (Ref:3799114)
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Wonder if a Mark Webber Porsche is on the cards now? 
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6 Feb 2018, 21:11 (Ref:3799115)
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Did you want some cream with that humble pie?
I wonder if Mr Richards would ask Tickford to run the Aston, or assist in it at least, Stanaway obviously has ties as well.
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6 Feb 2018, 21:19 (Ref:3799119)
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I wonder if Mr Richards would ask Tickford to run the Aston, or assist in it at least, Stanaway obviously has ties as well.
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Only if its a GT4...
On another note, I still do not understand why Tickford are not running a Mustang GT4, throw some kids in they are keeping an eye on, along with someone like Paul Morris or Glenn Seton to mentor, do it in the 77 replica livery and plaster the sides with their logo, and have some of their premium optioned cars in a marquee in the paddock.
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