The Totally Ripper/Bonza V8 Supercar Thread.

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 03 Dec 2011, 06:10

No! Caruso!

GO HOME VAN GISBERGEN! :evil:

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 03 Dec 2011, 06:11

How in the hell did the Gis not end up having the mother and father of all big accidents at the end there?

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 04 Dec 2011, 00:05

4 hours to go, the championship still up for grabs and some of the biggest bathplugging clouds I've ever seen are floating outside. Let the fun begin.

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 04 Dec 2011, 00:27

Wizzie wrote:4 hours to go, the championship still up for grabs and some of the biggest bathplugging clouds I've ever seen are floating outside. Let the fun begin.

Bathplug yes

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 04 Dec 2011, 00:35

There might be a few clouds, but there's virtually no rain on the radar (apart from what just went through).

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 04 Dec 2011, 04:08

Only at Sydney would half the grid peel in on the formation lap :lol:

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 04 Dec 2011, 04:12

I only just found out Paul Dumbrell is retiring after this weekend.

ABOUT DAMN TIME!

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 04 Dec 2011, 04:14

ROTR: James Moffat (aka James Muppet :lol:

)

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 04 Dec 2011, 05:19

Come on Russell, put Whincup into the fence. You know you want to :lol:

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 04 Dec 2011, 05:52

I'm amazed that neither Vodafone car has been put in the wall yet considering they've been in the thick of the action all day

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 04 Dec 2011, 06:06

IT'S CALLED THE BRAKES PAUL! USE THE BLOODY THINGS!

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 04 Dec 2011, 06:07

What the bathplug just happened? :shock:

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 04 Dec 2011, 06:15

Frosty wins the race, Whincup takes the championship

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 04 Dec 2011, 06:16

I'm gonna go hide in a hole and imagine strangling Dumbrell...

Ed24 · Post by **Ed24** » 05 Dec 2011, 03:52

the Masked Lapwing wrote:I'm gonna go hide in a hole and imagine strangling Dumbrell...

Indeed. It's one thing for Villeneuve with no experience in the cars to light up the rears and spin back on track, but for an experienced driver like Dumbrell, it was awful.

Moffat and D'Alberto were also very rejectful in that race! I can't remember ever seeing a car scared off the road like Tony was!

Anyway, it was a great weekend to be at, I was there all three days. My grandstand was at Turn 8, so I saw plenty of action, including passes for the lead on Saturday and the crash of Will Davison on Sunday. While Eastern Creek should be on the calendar somewhere, I think Homebush offers a more interesting challenge for the season finale.

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 05 Dec 2011, 03:56

Ed24 wrote:
the Masked Lapwing wrote:I'm gonna go hide in a hole and imagine strangling Dumbrell...

Indeed. It's one thing for Villeneuve with no experience in the cars to light up the rears and spin back on track, but for an experienced driver like Dumbrell, it was awful.

Moffat and D'Alberto were also very rejectful in that race! I can't remember ever seeing a car scared off the road like Tony was!

Anyway, it was a great weekend to be at, I was there all three days. My grandstand was at Turn 8, so I saw plenty of action, including passes for the lead on Saturday and the crash of Will Davison on Sunday. While Eastern Creek should be on the calendar somewhere, I think Homebush offers a more interesting challenge for the season finale.

The Queenslanders have too many races. They can afford to drop Ipswich - Eastern Creek is at least entertaining!

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 05 Dec 2011, 04:00

Ipswich is boring as shite but Eastern Creek isn't that much better most of the time. Neither is Phillip Island for that matter.

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 05 Dec 2011, 04:12

Actually, why doesn't someone rebuild Oran Park?

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 05 Dec 2011, 04:17

the Masked Lapwing wrote:Actually, why doesn't someone rebuild Oran Park in South Australia?

Fixed

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 05 Dec 2011, 07:21

eurobrun wrote:
the Masked Lapwing wrote:Actually, why doesn't someone rebuild Oran Park in South Australia?

Fixed

No. Just no. You guys already have Adelaide.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 16 Dec 2011, 03:04

2011 really is turning into one of those crappy years :cry:

eytl · Post by **eytl** » 16 Dec 2011, 08:45

Given that Jason had been fighting so hard and continued to race whenever he could, the news of his death is such a terrible shock. :cry:

I honested expected to see him back in a V8 Supercar full time one day.

Here he was on the podium after winning a Group C touring car race at the Muscle Car Masters back in September:

If I'm right, this was the last time he graced the top step of a podium. I feel privileged to have captured the moment.

My thoughts are with his fans, friends and family, especially his wife and two daughters.

The motorsport community is in mourning again. Rest in peace, Jason. :cry:

DanielPT · Post by **DanielPT** » 16 Dec 2011, 16:50

Despite not following the V8 Supercar championship it is always sad to see a racing driver pass away. It was ultimately a race for his life and he sadly lost it. Rest in peace Jason Richards.

Post by **Londoner** » 16 Dec 2011, 17:04

RIP Jason. These last few months have been dark times for motorsport :cry:

jpm · Post by **jpm** » 16 Dec 2011, 23:45

RIP Jason, a true champ, winner of the Adelaide round of this years Fujistu series and on the podium at the Australian GP supports.
Autosport's tribute: http://plus.autosport.com/free/feature/ ... -richards/
Here he is being interviewed at Sandown about a month ago: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJQSeLPDt2c

What a hero, proof that nothing can stop you from living your dreams. Prayers for his young family. RIP.

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 16 Dec 2011, 23:56

RIP Jason Richards. :cry:

FullMetalJack · Post by **FullMetalJack** » 16 Dec 2011, 23:59

RIP Jason.

The end of 2011 has just been horrible for motorsport.

jpm · Post by **jpm** » 22 Dec 2011, 10:12

Anybody remember Nick Percat who won at Bathurst with Garth Tander first time out? Read my article about his 2011 season on TouringCarTimes, my first freelance article, and tell me what you think

http://www.touringcartimes.com/article.php?id=7104

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 02 Feb 2012, 10:55

Alexandre Premat to take Holdsworth's vacated GRM seat.

Looks like 2005 all over again for GRM

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 02 Feb 2012, 11:00

Wizzie wrote:Alexandre Premat to take Holdsworth's vacated GRM seat.

Looks like 2005 all over again for GRM

Have you only noticed that because it was on Autosport?

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 02 Feb 2012, 11:01

the Masked Lapwing wrote:
Wizzie wrote:Alexandre Premat to take Holdsworth's vacated GRM seat.

Looks like 2005 all over again for GRM

Have you only noticed that because it was on Autosport?

Yes.

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 02 Feb 2012, 11:05

Wizzie wrote:
the Masked Lapwing wrote:
Wizzie wrote:Alexandre Premat to take Holdsworth's vacated GRM seat.

Looks like 2005 all over again for GRM

Have you only noticed that because it was on Autosport?

Yes.

See, that's why I know V8s better than you. I actually pay attention to it most of the time!

Let's see. Is the news that Owen is driving for DJR new to you? Or that there'll be 4 races at Albert Park this year?

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 05 Feb 2012, 12:44

I love this car :shock:

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 07 Feb 2012, 09:39

TeamVodafone have revealed their livery!

The good news: It's original. None of that chrome crap.
The bad news: It's still hideous.
The worse news (or best if you're like me): Who signs Paul Dumbrell and Warren Luff as enduro drivers?

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 07 Feb 2012, 09:45

the Masked Lapwing wrote:The worse news (or best if you're like me): Who signs Paul Dumbrell and Warren Luff as enduro drivers?

Who signs Warren Luff for any drive? :lol:

Then again, for the 99% like us, it's probably a good thing they signed them as endurp drivers :lol:

jpm · Post by **jpm** » 07 Feb 2012, 11:25

So what has happened to Andrew Thompson? Did the job last year for Triple 8 and has now disappeared! Scott Pye, who raced in British F3 (pretty good prospect) will drive the Fujistu Monster car this year - wonder why he hasn't been given a shot at the enduros? Dumbrell is a disaster waiting to happen, Sydney last year basically summed him up in a nut-hsell - great speed, but prone to turn into Andrea de Cesaris.

Dean Canto will be the enduro driver for Rod Nash, although they haven't announced a full-time driver yet (Mika Salo anybody), while Michael Patrizi will race full time alongside Jonathan Webb for the Technik team. Can't wait for this year, should be excellent

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 07 Feb 2012, 11:34

jpm wrote:So what has happened to Andrew Thompson? Did the job last year for Triple 8 and has now disappeared! Scott Pye, who raced in British F3 (pretty good prospect) will drive the Fujistu Monster car this year - wonder why he hasn't been given a shot at the enduros? Dumbrell is a disaster waiting to happen, Sydney last year basically summed him up in a nut-hsell - great speed, but prone to turn into Andrea de Cesaris.

Dean Canto will be the enduro driver for Rod Nash, although they haven't announced a full-time driver yet (Mika Salo anybody), while Michael Patrizi will race full time alongside Jonathan Webb for the Technik team. Can't wait for this year, should be excellent

Thompson was in talks with Tekno for the #91, but they broke down. I reckon he'll end up as an enduro driver somewhere (at the Kellys or GRM maybe), or if he's desperate he could go to LDM (they do have an ex-T8 chassis now - albeit one assembled by Paul Morris). Pye probably wasn't given a shot in the enduros because he's never driven a V8 before - he spent the last few years in Europe (yet another Aussie who ran out of money - and he had support from Roland Dane.)

The lead runner for the #55 is supposedly Dave Reynolds (unless the Kellys are right and he actually does have a contract for this year), but after him then it could be virtually anyone who raced at the GC600. A few have expressed interest in racing full time, or at least at Sandown and Bathurst (Salo, I think, and Patrick Long).

Waris · Post by **Waris** » 07 Feb 2012, 21:24

So has Sandown replaced the Philip Island 500 as an endurance race?

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 07 Feb 2012, 21:27

Waris · Post by **Waris** » 07 Feb 2012, 21:29

eurobrun wrote:Yes

Oh, I see. Well, that's silly, considering (I seem to remember) they switched them around a few years ago in the first place. Did the Philip Island 500 not live up to expectations? Is Philip Island still on the calendar as a regular race?

(also, that must've been about the shortest post on this whole forum!)