Australian V8 Supercars

Mischief007 · March 6th, 2005, 4:55 PM

Albert Park this week but no championship round yet. Watched Race 1 and Race 2 races. Downloading Race 3 race currently. Race 2 was really exciting.

So open for discussion about the V8 Supercars.

What do you guys think of Marcus Ambrose's last year with the Supercars and going to the Nascar Nextel Cup for the next couple of years after this one??

Leppy · March 7th, 2005, 1:53 AM

He is doing testing with teams this year and he doesn't yet know which series he'll be in in 2006/07.

Race 2 was awesome. Even though I am a Holden fan, it was great to see what happens when gambles pay off. Team BOC made a great decision.

For all your V8 Supercar needs... http://www.v8supercars.com.au/

Mischief007 · March 7th, 2005, 2:14 AM

Race 2 was amazing. What a gamble. Bowe and Jones were just flying through the field. Race 3 had more than a fair share of cars go off.

I love the V8 Supercars. Such a great series. Pushing, shoving, swearing, V8s...such awesome racing.

jasonchiu · March 7th, 2005, 2:18 AM

hot damm check that girl out

Leppy · March 7th, 2005, 9:38 AM

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I love the V8 Supercars. Such a great series. Pushing, shoving, swearing, V8s...such awesome racing.

Haha its so funny when they have the team radio playing in the background and you hear someone swearing their head off and then billy woods or cromley sit there and go.. ahhh yeah apologies for the language there... this is a live broadcast. haha

The_Finn · March 7th, 2005, 6:36 PM

man... V8 Super cars is awesome... i can only get it on speed channel here in the states boy do i wish ford would sell the falcon over here... it and the GT are the only fords i would consider buying

TF

Overheat · March 7th, 2005, 8:34 PM

Looks cool - I'd like to watch GT racing over all others personally though - what country covers that?

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Leppy · March 7th, 2005, 11:33 PM

This is from last years Bathurst 1000. God I love bathurst. Its like circuit racing and hill climbing in the same race.

ESPNSTI · March 7th, 2005, 11:42 PM

Yah Bathurst is great, but I must admit I like the races from the eightees best, when they had all sorts of different brands like Mazda, BMW, Chevrolet, Alfa Romeo, etc...

Mischief007 · March 8th, 2005, 4:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Leppy

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I love the V8 Supercars. Such a great series. Pushing, shoving, swearing, V8s...such awesome racing.

Haha its so funny when they have the team radio playing in the background and you hear someone swearing their head off and then billy woods or cromley sit there and go.. ahhh yeah apologies for the language there... this is a live broadcast. haha

Yes. That was hilarious. At least they don't bleep it out. Like here with the 7-second rule now on Nascar drivers.

Leppy · March 8th, 2005, 8:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ESPNSTI

Yah Bathurst is great, but I must admit I like the races from the eightees best, when they had all sorts of different brands like Mazda, BMW, Chevrolet, Alfa Romeo, etc...

Nah I like it now that its an Australian brand of racing. Run with Australian built and designed cars.

Magnet · March 8th, 2005, 3:06 PM

You can actually buy DVDs of the old Bathurst races here. I've got video highlights from 1975-present. It's incredible how they used to race on what basically amounts to a public scenic road with no armcos on either side of the track. They actually had to modify Conrod Straight for 1987 for the International Group A touring cars, and because in 1986, Mike Burgmann was killed when he hit the JPS bridge at what looked like more than 200kmh. I have pictures of the aftermath, but it ain't pretty.

Cubits · March 9th, 2005, 5:50 AM

The modern era is very nice because the cars are finally even. The expense is variety, but i think it's worth it to see such close racing, with passing and contact and all that.

Other forms of racing are just way too boring because of either domination or lack of passing ability. F1 is a prime target for that, although the melbourne qualifying certainly made the grid positions interesting. DTM is much more boring than the aussie V8's because they're hardly cars any more. The closest thing you get to the "up close and personal" style of the V8's was the old supertouring BTCC class. I remember a few times seeing a driver punching another through his window after a good clash. Now that's passion!

Leppy · March 16th, 2005, 9:01 AM

Clipsal 500 from Adelaide this weekend!! WOOOOOOO!!!

SL65 · March 16th, 2005, 11:23 AM

GO SKAIFEY!! GO DIE INGALL I STILL HATE YOU FOR WHAT YOU DID (you know what..)
Okay, with that outa the way, im thrilled someone bothered to start this thread up! Great!
I hope Murphy can have success with the new team. I was a bit surprised that he moved from a team with great results under their belt to this semi-new team. Glad to hear Ambrose is packing his bags at the end of the year...lets see if Ford can enjoy success WITHOUT him-Good luck boys

metalsport · March 16th, 2005, 11:30 AM

didnt Ingall come second last year?

... in a Ford

Mischief007 · March 16th, 2005, 2:00 PM

Can't wait for the race. Hopefully will be able to download it all

Magnet · March 17th, 2005, 2:15 AM

That's some download, it goes for 8 hours in total 8) . 1PM-5PM on Saturday and Sunday. Mind you the races only start at around 2:30PM, so the first 1.5hrs is just mindless drivel.

"....back to you in the pits Rusty"

"Thanks Neil. I've got with we some tires from yesterday's ute race. Look at how scuffed they are. Interesting."

Leppy · March 18th, 2005, 5:27 AM

hahaha I used to love it with Grant Denya (sp) on it... He was soooo little haha.

My mate's dad is racing in the konica's this weekend at adelaide so all the best to Shane Beikoff Racing!!

PS Gotta love the V8 BRutes.

Mischief007 · March 18th, 2005, 3:36 PM

Anybody seen the production car crash??? 190 Km/h into the wall and comes out with minor injuries. Car is a write off though.

March 6th, 2005, 4:55 PM	#1
Mischief007 Joined: Dec 3rd, 2004 Last Online: 1:53 AM Location: London, Ontario, Canada Age: 28 Posts: 4,525 Car: 2004 GP GTP CompG LFS Status: Rep Power: 29	Australian V8 Supercars Albert Park this week but no championship round yet. Watched Race 1 and Race 2 races. Downloading Race 3 race currently. Race 2 was really exciting. So open for discussion about the V8 Supercars. What do you guys think of Marcus Ambrose's last year with the Supercars and going to the Nascar Nextel Cup for the next couple of years after this one??

March 7th, 2005, 2:14 AM	#3
Mischief007 Joined: Dec 3rd, 2004 Last Online: 1:53 AM Location: London, Ontario, Canada Age: 28 Posts: 4,525 Car: 2004 GP GTP CompG LFS Status: Rep Power: 29	Race 2 was amazing. What a gamble. Bowe and Jones were just flying through the field. Race 3 had more than a fair share of cars go off. I love the V8 Supercars. Such a great series. Pushing, shoving, swearing, V8s...such awesome racing. __________________ 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP CompG 71,464 km - 44,406 miles 14.4101 @ 94.67 mph

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The_Finn Joined: Feb 7th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Worcestersheshershire MA Age: 28 Posts: 3,415 Car: 1988 Mazda 323 GTX / 1997 Saab 900s Rep Power: 57	man... V8 Super cars is awesome... i can only get it on speed channel here in the states boy do i wish ford would sell the falcon over here... it and the GT are the only fords i would consider buying TF __________________ Proud owner of a 1988 mazda 323 GTX: The ~~poor~~ rich mans evo... "My laptop has a webcam; if I wanted to make money while making a mess, I'd be all over the internet. Hell, you'd probably have videos of me bookmarked." ~Klutch~ “Auto racing, bull fighting, and mountain climbing are the only real sports ... all others are games.” ~Ernest Hemingway~ It's all about having the right priorities. You can sleep in your car but you can't race your house -\|- Basically i go accurately and on special lines

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Leppy Joined: Aug 29th, 2004 Last Online: April 5th, 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia. Posts: 1,776 Rep Power: 23	He is doing testing with teams this year and he doesn't yet know which series he'll be in in 2006/07. Race 2 was awesome. Even though I am a Holden fan, it was great to see what happens when gambles pay off. Team BOC made a great decision. For all your V8 Supercar needs... http://www.v8supercars.com.au/

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Leppy Joined: Aug 29th, 2004 Last Online: April 5th, 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia. Posts: 1,776 Rep Power: 23	This is from last years Bathurst 1000. God I love bathurst. Its like circuit racing and hill climbing in the same race.

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Magnet Joined: Jan 13th, 2005 Last Online: 7:02 AM Location: Perth, WA Age: 28 Posts: 2,605 Car: BMW E46 328Ci, NA6 MX-5 Rep Power: 106	You can actually buy DVDs of the old Bathurst races here. I've got video highlights from 1975-present. It's incredible how they used to race on what basically amounts to a public scenic road with no armcos on either side of the track. They actually had to modify Conrod Straight for 1987 for the International Group A touring cars, and because in 1986, Mike Burgmann was killed when he hit the JPS bridge at what looked like more than 200kmh. I have pictures of the aftermath, but it ain't pretty. __________________ Remember, a dog is not just for Christmas. It can also be for a birthday. In fact, you can eat them all year round!

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Cubits Joined: Dec 7th, 2004 Last Online: August 16th, 2009 Location: Australia Age: 26 Posts: 134 Car: Peugeot 205 GTI Mi16 LFS Status: Rep Power: 21	The modern era is very nice because the cars are finally even. The expense is variety, but i think it's worth it to see such close racing, with passing and contact and all that. Other forms of racing are just way too boring because of either domination or lack of passing ability. F1 is a prime target for that, although the melbourne qualifying certainly made the grid positions interesting. DTM is much more boring than the aussie V8's because they're hardly cars any more. The closest thing you get to the "up close and personal" style of the V8's was the old supertouring BTCC class. I remember a few times seeing a driver punching another through his window after a good clash. Now that's passion! __________________ "The 205 is more feelsome than Michael Jackson at a children's party." "The Caparo T1 grips like a Rottweiler to a toddler." "The new Impreza looks like Gonzo, being sodomised by a Mazda 3 in sequined chaps." "These tyres are more progressive than a kid with two dads."

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Leppy Joined: Aug 29th, 2004 Last Online: April 5th, 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia. Posts: 1,776 Rep Power: 23	Clipsal 500 from Adelaide this weekend!! WOOOOOOO!!!

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SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: November 10th, 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 9,299 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 46	GO SKAIFEY!! GO DIE INGALL I STILL HATE YOU FOR WHAT YOU DID (you know what..) Okay, with that outa the way, im thrilled someone bothered to start this thread up! Great! I hope Murphy can have success with the new team. I was a bit surprised that he moved from a team with great results under their belt to this semi-new team. Glad to hear Ambrose is packing his bags at the end of the year...lets see if Ford can enjoy success WITHOUT him-Good luck boys

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Mischief007 Joined: Dec 3rd, 2004 Last Online: 1:53 AM Location: London, Ontario, Canada Age: 28 Posts: 4,525 Car: 2004 GP GTP CompG LFS Status: Rep Power: 29	Can't wait for the race. Hopefully will be able to download it all __________________ 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP CompG 71,464 km - 44,406 miles 14.4101 @ 94.67 mph

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Magnet Joined: Jan 13th, 2005 Last Online: 7:02 AM Location: Perth, WA Age: 28 Posts: 2,605 Car: BMW E46 328Ci, NA6 MX-5 Rep Power: 106	That's some download, it goes for 8 hours in total 8) . 1PM-5PM on Saturday and Sunday. Mind you the races only start at around 2:30PM, so the first 1.5hrs is just mindless drivel. "....back to you in the pits Rusty" "Thanks Neil. I've got with we some tires from yesterday's ute race. Look at how scuffed they are. Interesting." __________________ Remember, a dog is not just for Christmas. It can also be for a birthday. In fact, you can eat them all year round!

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March 18th, 2005, 5:27 AM	#19
Leppy Joined: Aug 29th, 2004 Last Online: April 5th, 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia. Posts: 1,776 Rep Power: 23	hahaha I used to love it with Grant Denya (sp) on it... He was soooo little haha. My mate's dad is racing in the konica's this weekend at adelaide so all the best to Shane Beikoff Racing!! PS Gotta love the V8 BRutes.

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Mischief007 Joined: Dec 3rd, 2004 Last Online: 1:53 AM Location: London, Ontario, Canada Age: 28 Posts: 4,525 Car: 2004 GP GTP CompG LFS Status: Rep Power: 29	Anybody seen the production car crash??? 190 Km/h into the wall and comes out with minor injuries. Car is a write off though. __________________ 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP CompG 71,464 km - 44,406 miles 14.4101 @ 94.67 mph

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