Re: Australian Motoracing General (V8 Supercars go here)

by BWard Fri Nov 28, 2014 6:00 am

Dunlop V8 Series Racer Ash Walsh will become Will Davison's new teammate at Erebus Motorsport next year, replacing Lee Holdsworth.

http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/rising-star-walsh-to-join-erebus-in-2015

by Alpineopossum Sun Nov 30, 2014 11:36 pm

http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/official-ford-out-of-v8-supercars

What. The. F***.

by **crl** Sun Nov 30, 2014 11:43 pm

Alpineopossum wrote:http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/official-ford-out-of-v8-supercars

What. The. F***.

Now, what's my boy Winterbottom gonna drive? Crying or Very sad

by RealRacingRoots Mon Dec 01, 2014 2:29 am

crl wrote:
Alpineopossum wrote:http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/official-ford-out-of-v8-supercars

What. The. F***.

Now, what's my boy Winterbottom gonna drive?

Potentially a Lexus. Apparently they're looking into V8SC, although I imagine it's the same kind of "looking into" which created that IS-F Concept racer that was actually based on a Opel Vectra DTM car.

by Alta Sat Dec 06, 2014 1:32 am

2nd to last race of the year has been stopped due to a MASSIVE rainstorm.

Jamie Whincup would end up winning the race.

Australian Motoracing General (V8 Supercars go here) - Page 6 10689708_10152585461934506_7528982786433793106_n

Australian Motoracing General (V8 Supercars go here) - Page 6 10689708_10152585461934506_7528982786433793106_n

by BWard Sat Dec 06, 2014 6:11 am

Shot of Lee Holdsworth's car indicated how horrendous the rain was in Race 2:

Australian Motoracing General (V8 Supercars go here) - Page 6 20141206-_E5R1191

Australian Motoracing General (V8 Supercars go here) - Page 6 20141206-_E5R1191

by Nascar9fan Sat Dec 06, 2014 6:43 am

BWardboy88 wrote:Shot of Lee Holdsworth's car indicated how horrendous the rain was in Race 2:

Won't be any better tomorrow either, as it is predicted to be the 6th day in succession of thunderstorms in Sydney

by Spannerhead29 (Nelson) Sat Dec 06, 2014 8:29 am

Nascar9fan wrote:
BWardboy88 wrote:Shot of Lee Holdsworth's car indicated how horrendous the rain was in Race 2:

Won't be any better tomorrow either, as it is predicted to be the 6th day in succession of thunderstorms in Sydney

7th. It's been raining since fucking Monday...

by Alta Sun Dec 07, 2014 1:40 am

The 2014 V8 Supercar championship comes to close with another MASSIVE Thunderstorm ending the race before it's scheduled conclusion

SVG gets the win after the torrential rain causes Garth Tander to go off right before the safety car came out. Whincup is your champion and preceded to celebrate by running in the rain barefoot.

Here's a idea of the rainfall.

by **crl** Sun Dec 07, 2014 2:08 am

Alta wrote:The 2014 V8 Supercar championship comes to close with another MASSIVE Thunderstorm ending the race before it's scheduled conclusion

SVG gets the win after the torrential rain causes Garth Tander to go off right before the safety car came out. Whincup is your champion and preceded to celebrate by running in the rain barefoot.

Here's a idea of the rainfall.

STOP THAT TRASH CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Nascar9fan Sun Dec 07, 2014 2:45 am

The thunderstorm was so bad that spectators couldn't use any of the bridges to get out of the circuit. That was certainly an unforgettable spectator moment being there today

by BWard Sun Dec 07, 2014 5:03 am

http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/whincup-crowned-the-best-ever-in-australian-motorsport

You love him or hate him, your choice, but you can't deny that Whincup is probably one of the best in the business.

by Spannerhead29 (Nelson) Sun Dec 07, 2014 7:36 am

http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/12/07/development-series-driver-involved-alleged-assault/#.VIQb3-kdxYA.facebook

$10 it's Paul Morris.

by BWard Sun Dec 07, 2014 8:05 am

Big trouble for Scott Pye as well.

http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/12/07/pye-excluded-five-races-tech-breach/

by Nascar9fan Sun Dec 07, 2014 4:38 pm

Spannerhead29 (Nelson) wrote:http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/12/07/development-series-driver-involved-alleged-assault/#.VIQb3-kdxYA.facebook

$10 it's Paul Morris.

Considering how long Paul's been around, & that this probably had to do with something on track, I doubt it was Paul, because he actually had an extremely uneventful race 2. It could've involve Brett Stewart, since he was apparently a bit involved in things during that race

by BWard Sun Dec 07, 2014 6:36 pm

http://autoaction.com.au/dunlop-series-driver-faces-lifetime-ban-alleged-assault/?adbid=780144792040759&adbpl=fb&adbpr=204021419653102&adbsc=social_20141207_36879607

by Nascar9fan Sun Dec 07, 2014 10:01 pm

Nascar9fan wrote:
Spannerhead29 (Nelson) wrote:http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/12/07/development-series-driver-involved-alleged-assault/#.VIQb3-kdxYA.facebook

$10 it's Paul Morris.

Considering how long Paul's been around, & that this probably had to do with something on track, I doubt it was Paul, because he actually had an extremely uneventful race 2. It could've involve Brett Stewart, since he was apparently a bit involved in things during that race

http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/12/08/video-shows-post-race-dev-series-rage/

I was 100% right. It was Brett Stewart. I don't even know why, I witnessed his accident at turn 11 & it wasn't that bad

by **Ben Atkins** Sun Dec 07, 2014 10:13 pm

Nascar9fan wrote:
Nascar9fan wrote:
Spannerhead29 (Nelson) wrote:http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/12/07/development-series-driver-involved-alleged-assault/#.VIQb3-kdxYA.facebook

$10 it's Paul Morris.

Considering how long Paul's been around, & that this probably had to do with something on track, I doubt it was Paul, because he actually had an extremely uneventful race 2. It could've involve Brett Stewart, since he was apparently a bit involved in things during that race

http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/12/08/video-shows-post-race-dev-series-rage/

I was 100% right. It was Brett Stewart. I don't even know why, I witnessed his accident at turn 11 & it wasn't that bad

That footage shows it all.

I wouldn't be mad at all if he gets banned for life.

by BWard Sun Dec 07, 2014 10:17 pm

He needs to be banned for life after this.

by Alta Sun Dec 07, 2014 10:33 pm

I guess we needed one last brawl for the year.

by BWard Sun Dec 07, 2014 10:54 pm

Completely uncalled for. I looked up Brett Stewart's career statistics in the Dunlop V8 Series, he's raced in the Series since 2011 and has not had a single Top-10 finish before. If he really needed to express his displeasure with Josh Keen, at least go down to him and sort it out like men, but ramming a driver in the Paddock area is completely inexcusable and disgraceful, plus punching the wrong person, that being a volunteering official goes beyond misconduct. If he doesn't get banned from Racing I'll be very surprised.

by Nascar9fan Sun Dec 07, 2014 11:45 pm

This is what Brett was angry about

by **crl** Mon Dec 08, 2014 1:54 am

http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/murphy-retires-to-join-v8-media-team/

by SpeedDemon37 Wed Dec 10, 2014 6:25 pm

BWardboy88 wrote:

He needs to be banned for life after this.

I would personally agree with banning him. That was a disgraceful lack of concern for safety of others (and that's not even considering his assault charges).

Some pictures from this article: http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/12/08/video-shows-post-race-dev-series-rage/

Australian Motoracing General (V8 Supercars go here) - Page 6 Josh-Kean

Australian Motoracing General (V8 Supercars go here) - Page 6 Josh-Kean

Australian Motoracing General (V8 Supercars go here) - Page 6 Brett-Stewart

by Jason Hamilton Wed Dec 10, 2014 10:33 pm

SpeedDemon37 wrote:
BWardboy88 wrote:

He needs to be banned for life after this.
I would personally agree with banning him. That was a disgraceful lack of concern for safety of others (and that's not even considering his assault charges).

Some pictures from this article: http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/12/08/video-shows-post-race-dev-series-rage/

This whole thing reminds me of Paul Romano intentionally punting Rodney Forbes off back about a decade ago, which led to Romano scoring -58 points or somesuch

by Spannerhead29 (Nelson) Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:06 pm

Jason Hamilton wrote:
SpeedDemon37 wrote:
BWardboy88 wrote:

He needs to be banned for life after this.
I would personally agree with banning him. That was a disgraceful lack of concern for safety of others (and that's not even considering his assault charges).

Some pictures from this article: http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/12/08/video-shows-post-race-dev-series-rage/

This whole thing reminds me of Paul Romano intentionally punting Rodney Forbes off back about a decade ago, which led to Romano scoring -58 points or somesuch

Paul was a pretty cool guy. Rang up my sister of her birthday to wish her a happy birthday.

by BWard Tue Dec 23, 2014 5:06 pm

http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/christmas-comes-one-day-early-for-rookie-bathurst-winner-nick-percat

Nick Percat finds a new home for 2015 in V8 Supercars, signing up to replace the now retired Russell Ingall at Lucas Dumbrell Motorsport.

by BWard Wed Dec 24, 2014 3:39 am

http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/gracie-s-first-v8-supercar-run

Looks like the Dunlop Series is gonna get a full-time female driver in the Series next year.

by BWard Thu Feb 05, 2015 11:57 am

Michael Caruso's new look for 2015:
Australian Motoracing General (V8 Supercars go here) - Page 6 Caruso_only_mountain

Lee Holdsworth's car:
Australian Motoracing General (V8 Supercars go here) - Page 6 Team18

The Ford Performance Racing car's:
Australian Motoracing General (V8 Supercars go here) - Page 6 _Prodrive-15-07471

by RyanB06 Thu Feb 05, 2015 1:15 pm

God, those Falcons look gorgeous.

by Nascar9fan Thu Feb 05, 2015 4:28 pm

BWardboy88 wrote:Michael Caruso's new look for 2015:

I love how Nissan released this scheme at Bathurst whilst they prepared for the 12 hour. Massive fuck you to the V8's for this unnecessary test day clash, as well as Warburton's childish reactions

by Spannerhead29 (Nelson) Fri Feb 06, 2015 8:09 am

BWardboy88 wrote:Lee Holdsworth's car:

Everyone google Leethal 18 right now

by bsoyuz Fri Feb 06, 2015 8:14 am

Spannerhead29 (Nelson) wrote:
BWardboy88 wrote:Lee Holdsworth's car:
Everyone google Leethal 18 right now

*searches* oh.

by BWard Fri Feb 06, 2015 11:49 am

More 2015 Paint Schemes::

by BWard Fri Feb 06, 2015 3:28 pm

And here's Marcos Ambrose's car, pretty much the same scheme he ran at Sydney last year:
Australian Motoracing General (V8 Supercars go here) - Page 6 10946566_1583678458510646_1881281732_n

Australian Motoracing General (V8 Supercars go here) - Page 6 10946566_1583678458510646_1881281732_n

by BWard Sat Feb 07, 2015 6:49 am

More Paint Schemes:

by SpeedDemon37 Sat Feb 07, 2015 10:02 am

The Supercheap Auto and the Ford Performance Racing liveries are my favorites among these schemes. They're fantastic!

by RetrogradeRenegade Sun Feb 08, 2015 8:54 am

The final 2 laps of the 2015 Bathurst 12 Hour in all their glory.

by Milan655 Sun Feb 08, 2015 9:34 am

Shame the Nissan just took off after passing them, would have been nice for a threeway battle to the end but nevertheless it was great.

by zfitzwater599 Mon Feb 09, 2015 7:09 pm

Marcos Ambrose was 2nd fastest in Sunday's Day 2 of Preseason Testing he's back

by BWard Wed Feb 11, 2015 5:24 pm

http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/premat-links-with-scotty-mac-again

Alex Premat to team up with Scott McLaughlin again for this year's Pirtek Enduro Cup.

by zfitzwater599 Wed Feb 11, 2015 6:19 pm

According to V8 Supercars Magazine DJR Team Penske are bringing back there primary sponsor from the 90's Shell back to DJR Team Penske with Driver Marcos Ambrose.

by RetrogradeRenegade Wed Feb 11, 2015 8:07 pm

BWardboy88 wrote:http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/premat-links-with-scotty-mac-again

Alex Premat to team up with Scott McLaughlin again for this year's Pirtek Enduro Cup.

They were a pretty potent combination last year, hopefully they'll be even stronger with another year of development on the Volvo.

by BWard Tue Feb 17, 2015 9:58 am

Season Entry List for the 2015 Dunlop V8 Supercar Series has been announced.

http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/v8-supercars-dunlop-series-field-finalised

by Spannerhead29 (Nelson) Wed Feb 18, 2015 5:38 am

Jack LeBocq is my smokey for the championship. Also V8 Supercars have allowed Dunlop Series and the main series to share numbers, so for the first time in Development Series history, the series has a #1.

by BWard Thu Feb 19, 2015 3:55 am

My god, Shell Helix are back with DJR!!!!!!!!!
Australian Motoracing General (V8 Supercars go here) - Page 6 B-Ku94ACIAAJ25k

by Spannerhead29 (Nelson) Thu Feb 19, 2015 5:18 am

2016 Bathurst 12 Hour scheduled for February 7th.

In other "unrelated news", V8 Supercars announced the pre-season test at Sandown will be held on the 6th and 7th of February 2016.

by RetrogradeRenegade Fri Feb 20, 2015 8:25 am

Spannerhead29 (Nelson) wrote:2016 Bathurst 12 Hour scheduled for February 7th.

In other "unrelated news", V8 Supercars announced the pre-season test at Sandown will be held on the 6th and 7th of February 2016.

Because that went so fantastically for them this year.

by Alta Fri Feb 27, 2015 11:41 pm

Car #1 wins race #1. Jamie Whincup beat them after holding off Mostert in a one lap shootout.

Bizarre incident happened during the race when Scott McLaughlin's car caught fire while on the warm-up lap.

by Nascar9fan Sat Feb 28, 2015 12:36 am

Alta wrote:Car #1 wins race #1. Jamie Whincup beat them after holding off Mostert in a one lap shootout.

Bizarre incident happened during the race when Scott McLaughlin's car caught fire while on the warm-up lap.

McLaughlin had an oil failure of some sought. I think it was a broken oil pump

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