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Title: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Yamarocket630 on June 10, 2022, 11:40:32 AM

Wife and I are making a second pilgrimage to OZ this year, assuming the borders dont close again and we dont die in one of 'Murica's mass shootings before then.

In 2019 we really didnt have the time to see most of what happens around the circuit on the Sat-Sun we were there. This time we'll be at Mt Panorama Fri-Sat-Sun.

Last time we did get up to Reid and McPhillamy (SP) and over to the Chase in addition to pit straight. Is there any good viewing areas we missed that are open to trackside ticket holders? Is the museum worth it? What about anything happening in Bathurst itself?

For the record, although she does not watch the races, my wife enjoys being there as much as I do or even more.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the furture)
Post by: fordman on June 10, 2022, 01:56:46 PM

suggest get a paddock pass only 45 bucks I think, go across the bridge and walk the pits and go up to conrod straight you can walk past all the support categories puts as well and get a bit closer to the cars than you do with the supercar pits.

in town they have driver signings at various sponsors outlets but that's usually wed/thurs. There is a truck parade through town on Wednesday. Not sure what else maybe happening in town?

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the furture)
Post by: Bloopy on June 10, 2022, 03:32:46 PM

I've never been to the race but I visited the museum back in 1996 as a kid and enjoyed it. Should be more interesting now with more cars I've watched on TV. Mostert's Bathurst crash car for one.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the furture)
Post by: murph_fan51 on June 10, 2022, 04:07:58 PM

The walking track along the top, does that stay closed all weekend or open after the races? I'd love to walk that next time to Bathurst.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the furture)
Post by: fordman on June 10, 2022, 05:01:53 PM

Quote from: murph_fan51 on June 10, 2022, 04:07:58 PM
The walking track along the top, does that stay closed all weekend or open after the races? I'd love to walk that next time to Bathurst.

pretty sure it closed race days?

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the furture)
Post by: Trevor on June 11, 2022, 04:50:34 AM

Quote from: murph_fan51 on June 10, 2022, 04:07:58 PM
The walking track along the top, does that stay closed all weekend or open after the races? I'd love to walk that next time to Bathurst.

if you are talking about the new one, mountain side, or the one, on the right hand side as they go over the top, it is closed during racing but open when the track is closed for racing and open to the public

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Trevor on June 11, 2022, 04:51:38 AM

we have learnt that booking camping tickets is a pain in the arse. I really wish Ticketek got their shyte together

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the furture)
Post by: Sonic on June 11, 2022, 03:03:12 PM

Quote from: fordman on June 10, 2022, 05:01:53 PM
Quote from: murph_fan51 on June 10, 2022, 04:07:58 PM
The walking track along the top, does that stay closed all weekend or open after the races? I'd love to walk that next time to Bathurst.

pretty sure it closed race days?

yup, during the races it is. but (unless SC do their thing) it should be open after racing has finished each day to do a track walk

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: skaifeman on September 01, 2022, 12:04:21 PM

The grid is complete:
https://www.supercars.com/news/championship/28-car-bathurst-grid-locked-in/

Only 3 Wildcards in the end.
- Triple Eight / Lowndes and Fraser
- Erebus / Murphy and Stanaway
- Matt Chahda Motorsport / Chahda and and Robotham

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: DanielVella on September 14, 2022, 09:31:10 AM

18 days till we leave to go to Bathurst very exciting after 2 years away from not being allowed to travel inter state.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Sonic on September 14, 2022, 10:25:36 AM

Who is heading up?

I'll be there from some time on Wed arvo

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: fordman on September 14, 2022, 12:57:00 PM

Quote from: Sonic on September 14, 2022, 10:25:36 AM
Who is heading up?

I'll be there from some time on Wed arvo

Same with me Wed 5pm ish

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Kytabu on September 14, 2022, 04:10:57 PM

Heading up Saturday night just for the race.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: skaifeman on September 14, 2022, 04:20:23 PM

Quote from: Kytabu on September 14, 2022, 04:10:57 PM
Heading up Saturday night just for the race.

I typically do the opposite. Thur-Sat. Leave after the Shootout and watch the race from the comfort of home. Keeps you up to date with fuel/tyres/strategy etc.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: fordman on September 14, 2022, 04:34:30 PM

Quote from: skaifeman on September 14, 2022, 04:20:23 PM
Quote from: Kytabu on September 14, 2022, 04:10:57 PM
Heading up Saturday night just for the race.

I typically do the opposite. Thur-Sat. Leave after the Shootout and watch the race from the comfort of home. Keeps you up to date with fuel/tyres/strategy etc.

still pissed they don't make DVD of the race, being at the race you miss a lot of the pit action and the reasons for some incidents etc

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Kytabu on September 14, 2022, 04:49:59 PM

Quote from: skaifeman on September 14, 2022, 04:20:23 PM
Quote from: Kytabu on September 14, 2022, 04:10:57 PM
Heading up Saturday night just for the race.

I typically do the opposite. Thur-Sat. Leave after the Shootout and watch the race from the comfort of home. Keeps you up to date with fuel/tyres/strategy etc.

Kayo ;D

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Alan59 on September 14, 2022, 07:27:07 PM

Quote from: fordman on September 14, 2022, 04:34:30 PM
Quote from: skaifeman on September 14, 2022, 04:20:23 PM
Quote from: Kytabu on September 14, 2022, 04:10:57 PM
Heading up Saturday night just for the race.

I typically do the opposite. Thur-Sat. Leave after the Shootout and watch the race from the comfort of home. Keeps you up to date with fuel/tyres/strategy etc.

still pissed they don't make DVD of the race, being at the race you miss a lot of the pit action and the reasons for some incidents etc

DVD recorder.Then burn to disc.
That invention was a primary reason they stopped doing them.Killed the market.
BTW-After releasing dvds with full replays of the 7 era from 1976 to 1996 they have started on the 10 era with a full replay of the 97 race.
Heading up Friday morning.Aim to be on top of mountain for 10am Supercars session or maybe even preceding Super2 qualifying.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: CP on September 15, 2022, 07:56:07 AM

Quote from: Alan59 on September 14, 2022, 07:27:07 PM
Quote from: fordman on September 14, 2022, 04:34:30 PM
Quote from: skaifeman on September 14, 2022, 04:20:23 PM
Quote from: Kytabu on September 14, 2022, 04:10:57 PM
Heading up Saturday night just for the race.

I typically do the opposite. Thur-Sat. Leave after the Shootout and watch the race from the comfort of home. Keeps you up to date with fuel/tyres/strategy etc.

still pissed they don't make DVD of the race, being at the race you miss a lot of the pit action and the reasons for some incidents etc
DVD recorder.Then burn to disc.
That invention was a primary reason they stopped doing them.Killed the market.
BTW-After releasing dvds with full replays of the 7 era from 1976 to 1996 they have started on the 10 era with a full replay of the 97 race.
Heading up Friday morning.Aim to be on top of mountain for 10am Supercars session or maybe even preceding Super2 qualifying.

The Bathurst DVDs when all released will only go to 2014.

Pretty sure anything from 2015 onwards is entirely under Foxtels control, hence no full race DVDs from 2016 onwards.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Iggle Piggle on September 15, 2022, 08:13:27 AM

Get there late Friday night for Saturday and Sunday.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Yamarocket630 on September 18, 2022, 07:14:58 AM

Wife and I will be there Friday Sat and Sunday this year.

It would be great to see Will Davison win a second time in person. With the price of airline tickets it might be a while before we can come back.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: murph_fan51 on September 18, 2022, 10:52:53 AM

I take it you were there in 2016?

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: fordman on September 20, 2022, 01:47:09 PM

Anyone here got their vehicle passes yet?

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Alan59 on September 20, 2022, 04:55:45 PM

Quote from: fordman on September 20, 2022, 01:47:09 PM
Anyone here got their vehicle passes yet?

I guess you're talking about the vehicle passes for campers.I got an email from Ticketek saying they would be sent out this week.We will be emailed tracking for them.
They still haven't been sent but it's only Tuesday.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: fordman on September 20, 2022, 05:04:04 PM

Quote from: Alan59 on September 20, 2022, 04:55:45 PM
Quote from: fordman on September 20, 2022, 01:47:09 PM
Anyone here got their vehicle passes yet?
I guess you're talking about the vehicle passes for campers.I got an email from Ticketek saying they would be sent out this week.We will be emailed tracking for them.
They still haven't been sent but it's only Tuesday.

Ok thanks for that.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Yamarocket630 on September 21, 2022, 12:43:50 PM

Quote from: murph_fan51 on September 18, 2022, 10:52:53 AM
I take it you were there in 2016?

I was not, but I got to watch it at least. We used to get decent coverage of V8s here in the states. Not so much anymore.

I guess I should have said see Davo win it in person this time around.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: mikeamerica84 on September 22, 2022, 12:37:38 AM

Quote from: Yamarocket630 on September 21, 2022, 12:43:50 PM
We used to get decent coverage of V8s here in the states......

We DID? ???

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Yamarocket630 on September 22, 2022, 01:44:34 AM

Quote from: mikeamerica84 on September 22, 2022, 12:37:38 AM
Quote from: Yamarocket630 on September 21, 2022, 12:43:50 PM
We used to get decent coverage of V8s here in the states......
We DID? ???

Well the races on speedvision back in the day were condensed, but at least they did a decent job of covering the majority of the action. That was back before the races could be streamed from either legit or less than legit sources.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: mikeamerica84 on September 22, 2022, 05:59:50 AM

I remember the early days of Speedvision, and in 2011, SPEED TV (now FS1) televised the entire event.

A prequal to that was Jason Bright taking Darrell Waltrip around the course a few times. Still hilarious:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dklKiwz945A

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Yamarocket630 on September 22, 2022, 07:50:54 AM

A geological oddity!

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: mikeamerica84 on September 22, 2022, 11:25:48 AM

Quote from: Yamarocket630 on September 22, 2022, 01:44:34 AM
Well the races on speedvision back in the day were condensed...

The condensed coverage we got of Supercars circa 2004-2005 albeit QUITE condensed, gave me my first look at the Bathurst 1000. A one hour presentation of the Great Race. The first time they went up through Griffins Bend, then the Cutting, and across the top and down, my jaw was in my lap. I had heard about this race in the early/mid-90s when Dick Johnson came over to the States and ran a couple of NASCAR road races in the Redcote Ford but that was it until then. Media/internet coverage was simply not there for us. The announcers spoke of the Bathurst 1000 and its place in Australian motorsport, and I always remembered that.

So when it comes to Bathurst, THAT condensed version from the mid 2000s was the moment this Yank became hooked on Supercars. I have since learned more and more about it, the drivers, the cars, and the series.

Yams and I may have gotten a bit off topic with our Yank banter, but I think I just may have gotten us back between the ditches for this thread. Let us continue on, talk about Bathurst, and possibly throw some spoliers out there. ;D

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Yamarocket630 on September 22, 2022, 12:16:37 PM

Quote from: mikeamerica84 on September 22, 2022, 11:25:48 AM
Quote from: Yamarocket630 on September 22, 2022, 01:44:34 AM
Well the races on speedvision back in the day were condensed...
The condensed coverage we got of Supercars circa 2004-2005 albeit QUITE condensed, gave me my first look at the Bathurst 1000. A one hour presentation of the Great Race. The first time they went up through Griffins Bend, then the Cutting, and across the top and down, my jaw was in my lap. I had heard about this race in the early/mid-90s when Dick Johnson came over to the States and ran a couple of NASCAR road races in the Redcote Ford but that was it until then. Media/internet coverage was simply not there for us. The announcers spoke of the Bathurst 1000 and its place in Australian motorsport, and I always remembered that.

So when it comes to Bathurst, THAT condensed version from the mid 2000s was the moment this Yank became hooked on Supercars. I have since learned more and more about it, the drivers, the cars, and the series.

Yams and I may have gotten a bit off topic with our Yank banter, but I think I just may have gotten us back between the ditches for this thread. Let us continue on, talk about Bathurst, and possibly throw some spoliers out there. ;D

Back into the ditch...

I grew up in the (American) south with a Nascar loving dad. I discovered V8s in about 2005 on Speedvision. I used to drive home from work on my lunch break just to watch you crazy Aussies race on TV because mid-week and mid-day was when it was broadcast here.

I would tell people " you gotta watch, those f'ers will take each other out racing for 23rd place on lap 1 of a 161 lap race".

By contrast, the Nascar equivalent of Bathurst is the Daytona 500. For any of you who have never seen it, it was 459 miles of follow the leader and one lap of racing. At least it was that way the last time I saw it 30 years ago.

Back on topic...

Will it rain this year? Bathurst is always better in the rain.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: fordman on September 22, 2022, 05:25:10 PM

Quote from: Yamarocket630 on September 22, 2022, 12:16:37 PM
Quote from: mikeamerica84 on September 22, 2022, 11:25:48 AM
Quote from: Yamarocket630 on September 22, 2022, 01:44:34 AM
Well the races on speedvision back in the day were condensed...
The condensed coverage we got of Supercars circa 2004-2005 albeit QUITE condensed, gave me my first look at the Bathurst 1000. A one hour presentation of the Great Race. The first time they went up through Griffins Bend, then the Cutting, and across the top and down, my jaw was in my lap. I had heard about this race in the early/mid-90s when Dick Johnson came over to the States and ran a couple of NASCAR road races in the Redcote Ford but that was it until then. Media/internet coverage was simply not there for us. The announcers spoke of the Bathurst 1000 and its place in Australian motorsport, and I always remembered that.

So when it comes to Bathurst, THAT condensed version from the mid 2000s was the moment this Yank became hooked on Supercars. I have since learned more and more about it, the drivers, the cars, and the series.

Yams and I may have gotten a bit off topic with our Yank banter, but I think I just may have gotten us back between the ditches for this thread. Let us continue on, talk about Bathurst, and possibly throw some spoliers out there. ;D

Back into the ditch...

I grew up in the (American) south with a Nascar loving dad. I discovered V8s in about 2005 on Speedvision. I used to drive home from work on my lunch break just to watch you crazy Aussies race on TV because mid-week and mid-day was when it was broadcast here.

I would tell people " you gotta watch, those f'ers will take each other out racing for 23rd place on lap 1 of a 161 lap race".

By contrast, the Nascar equivalent of Bathurst is the Daytona 500. For any of you who have never seen it, it was 459 miles of follow the leader and one lap of racing. At least it was that way the last time I saw it 30 years ago.

Back on topic...

Will it rain this year? Bathurst is always better in the rain.

Well its raining today ;D

long range forecast says no but bit too early to say for sure, something usually happens in the last 30 laps to spice it up

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: fordman on September 25, 2022, 12:11:08 PM

The programme is out, interesting to see Gen 3 has some decent track time every day. 8)

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: fordman on September 25, 2022, 01:35:06 PM

Quote from: fordman on September 25, 2022, 12:11:08 PM
The programme is out, interesting to see Gen 3 has some decent track time every day. 8)

Anyone know what the heritage revival touring cars are?

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Kytabu on September 25, 2022, 03:21:47 PM

Quote from: fordman on September 25, 2022, 01:35:06 PM
Quote from: fordman on September 25, 2022, 12:11:08 PM
The programme is out, interesting to see Gen 3 has some decent track time every day. 8)

Anyone know what the heritage revival touring cars are?

The Group C and Group A class.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: fordman on September 25, 2022, 05:04:20 PM

Quote from: Kytabu on September 25, 2022, 03:21:47 PM
Quote from: fordman on September 25, 2022, 01:35:06 PM
Quote from: fordman on September 25, 2022, 12:11:08 PM
The programme is out, interesting to see Gen 3 has some decent track time every day. 8)

Anyone know what the heritage revival touring cars are?
The Group C and Group A class.

Cool looking forward to seeing them on the mountain

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Joe5619 on September 26, 2022, 02:41:36 PM

Quote from: fordman on September 25, 2022, 12:11:08 PM
The programme is out, interesting to see Gen 3 has some decent track time every day. 8)

I hope they have the new Mustang ready in time for Bathurst.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Trevor on September 26, 2022, 05:18:28 PM

Camping tickets arrived today

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: skaifeman on September 28, 2022, 10:21:11 AM

Quote from: Trevor on September 26, 2022, 05:18:28 PM
Camping tickets arrived today

Still waiting for mine Trev. Managed to snag some discounted trackside tickets too - if anyone needs the code, PM me.

Can we officially change the topic name to: "It's time to talk about Bathurst"

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Trevor on September 28, 2022, 11:00:05 AM

Quote from: Yamarocket630 on June 10, 2022, 11:40:32 AM
Wife and I are making a second pilgrimage to OZ this year, assuming the borders dont close again and we dont die in one of 'Murica's mass shootings before then.

In 2019 we really didnt have the time to see most of what happens around the circuit on the Sat-Sun we were there. This time we'll be at Mt Panorama Fri-Sat-Sun.

Last time we did get up to Reid and McPhillamy (SP) and over to the Chase in addition to pit straight. Is there any good viewing areas we missed that are open to trackside ticket holders? Is the museum worth it? What about anything happening in Bathurst itself?

For the record, although she does not watch the races, my wife enjoys being there as much as I do or even more.

if you are still going let me know, we could meet up if you wanted

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: fordman on September 29, 2022, 08:09:38 AM

Could be a wet event rain forecast for all days

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: skaifeman on September 29, 2022, 08:41:53 AM

Quote from: fordman on September 29, 2022, 08:09:38 AM
Could be a wet event rain forecast for all days

Same was predicted for last year, and it sprinkled for all of 10mins. Had to cut some pants into shorts it was so hot!

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: AlbertM on September 29, 2022, 01:08:45 PM

Central West hasn't gone a week without a decent rain shower for the last 4 months. Everything is soaked and soggy. Dry days have been nice though.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: fordman on September 29, 2022, 04:53:30 PM

Quote from: skaifeman on September 29, 2022, 08:41:53 AM
Quote from: fordman on September 29, 2022, 08:09:38 AM
Could be a wet event rain forecast for all days

Same was predicted for last year, and it sprinkled for all of 10mins. Had to cut some pants into shorts it was so hot!

if this is half correct, we may be in trouble?
https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/colossal-monster-storms-on-their-way-to-eastern-states/news-story/c8da74cb4c9913a0aee0325ebe66d46c?fbclid=IwAR1E9wUmhXoFz9lomwzaKwitCrJ4bgUErs_w6vIjp94NeyJMQyXLT1ziG-0

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: mikeamerica84 on September 29, 2022, 05:05:26 PM

In all of the years running, has Bathurst ever been postponed and run at a later date due to weather?

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: fordman on September 29, 2022, 05:09:05 PM

Quote from: mikeamerica84 on September 29, 2022, 05:05:26 PM
In all of the years running, has Bathurst ever been postponed and run at a later date due to weather?

Not that I am aware of, brave call to do it though.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: murph_fan51 on September 29, 2022, 06:02:04 PM

I do remember being at Bathurst 2014 and just a number of days after it snowed.
Would they race in this? I doubt it.

https://www.supercars.com/news/championship/bathurst-snowfall-mount-panorama-turns-winter-wonderland/

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Sonic on September 29, 2022, 08:24:34 PM

Quote from: murph_fan51 on September 29, 2022, 06:02:04 PM
I do remember being at Bathurst 2014 and just a number of days after it snowed.
Would they race in this? I doubt it.

https://www.supercars.com/news/championship/bathurst-snowfall-mount-panorama-turns-winter-wonderland/

Super Snow Softs... we got this.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: stevo qld on September 29, 2022, 09:35:01 PM

I remember Hail, after Sun and Rain in random cycles. An absolute nightmare for tyre changers and tacticians.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Trevor on September 30, 2022, 06:28:57 AM

I have been going on and off since 2000, maybe 6 or 7 times and I reckon there hasn't been one year where we didn't have some rain over the 4 days

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Zac on September 30, 2022, 06:42:21 AM

That's Bathurst for you.

OTOH, I attended 22 times from the late 1960s to 2012, and I don't think there was any occasion when I didn't get sunburnt.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: AlbertM on September 30, 2022, 08:19:27 PM

Quote from: fordman on September 29, 2022, 04:53:30 PM
Quote from: skaifeman on September 29, 2022, 08:41:53 AM
Quote from: fordman on September 29, 2022, 08:09:38 AM
Could be a wet event rain forecast for all days

Same was predicted for last year, and it sprinkled for all of 10mins. Had to cut some pants into shorts it was so hot!

if this is half correct, we may be in trouble?
https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/colossal-monster-storms-on-their-way-to-eastern-states/news-story/c8da74cb4c9913a0aee0325ebe66d46c?fbclid=IwAR1E9wUmhXoFz9lomwzaKwitCrJ4bgUErs_w6vIjp94NeyJMQyXLT1ziG-0

It'll be fine. The mountain is high ground if the Macquarie breaks it's banks. ;D

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Brazen on October 02, 2022, 08:26:21 PM

So... we need to talk about the weather that's forecast: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/bathurst.shtml

I know Bathurst can have Armageddon predicted and it scoots past but I think this is going to a wild weekend... a lot of red flags and shortened support races

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Sonic on October 02, 2022, 09:48:48 PM

Quote from: Brazen on October 02, 2022, 08:26:21 PM
So... we need to talk about the weather that's forecast: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/bathurst.shtml

I know Bathurst can have Armageddon predicted and it scoots past but I think this is going to a wild weekend... a lot of red flags and shortened support races

sheesh. def gonna need my wet weather gear for the cameras then!

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Brazen on October 02, 2022, 09:56:02 PM

Quote from: Sonic on October 02, 2022, 09:48:48 PM
Quote from: Brazen on October 02, 2022, 08:26:21 PM
So... we need to talk about the weather that's forecast: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/bathurst.shtml

I know Bathurst can have Armageddon predicted and it scoots past but I think this is going to a wild weekend... a lot of red flags and shortened support races

sheesh. def gonna need my wet weather gear for the cameras then!

Come on Sonic, you're experienced enough to now you should always have that gear with you :P

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Sonic on October 02, 2022, 11:39:40 PM

Quote from: Brazen on October 02, 2022, 09:56:02 PM
Quote from: Sonic on October 02, 2022, 09:48:48 PM
Quote from: Brazen on October 02, 2022, 08:26:21 PM
So... we need to talk about the weather that's forecast: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/bathurst.shtml

I know Bathurst can have Armageddon predicted and it scoots past but I think this is going to a wild weekend... a lot of red flags and shortened support races

sheesh. def gonna need my wet weather gear for the cameras then!

Come on Sonic, you're experienced enough to now you should always have that gear with you :P

for sure. just don't want to have to carry it around all 4 days!

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: fordman on October 03, 2022, 02:34:39 PM

Another update still no better

https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/eastern-states-to-be-lashed-by-two-massive-rain-events/news-story/c85dcb72bdfa214a8fdd46736396c308?utm_campaign=EditorialSB&utm_source=news.com.au&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_content=SocialBakers

This one makes it look even worse

https://www.facebook.com/nswincidents/posts/pfbid0TcpUgWQcJAkmBhnneZeAdMJWGJpfjLweQ9jNiYWe3thEMBroMghzwjL2nmX288Sml?comment_id=630681361943081&notif_id=1664775976544520&notif_t=comment_mention&ref=notif

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Sonic on October 03, 2022, 08:13:33 PM

Quote from: fordman on October 03, 2022, 02:34:39 PM
Another update still no better

https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/eastern-states-to-be-lashed-by-two-massive-rain-events/news-story/c85dcb72bdfa214a8fdd46736396c308?utm_campaign=EditorialSB&utm_source=news.com.au&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_content=SocialBakers

This one makes it look even worse

https://www.facebook.com/nswincidents/posts/pfbid0TcpUgWQcJAkmBhnneZeAdMJWGJpfjLweQ9jNiYWe3thEMBroMghzwjL2nmX288Sml?comment_id=630681361943081&notif_id=1664775976544520&notif_t=comment_mention&ref=notif

yeah I heard 100mm over the 4 days earlier today... the ground is gonna be nasty!

thankfully there's not much area where the cars will get bogged at B... but they may be attracted to walls if the rain is bad enough.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Brazen on October 03, 2022, 09:46:49 PM

I honestly think at this point they start the race at 10am so they at least have more time up their sleeves to get it finished in case of red flags

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Sonic on October 03, 2022, 10:01:47 PM

Quote from: Brazen on October 03, 2022, 09:46:49 PM
I honestly think at this point they start the race at 10am so they at least have more time up their sleeves to get it finished in case of red flags

prob way too late to change anything now... and if it got to a point where they were thinking of multiple red flags I'm sure they'd just stop the race totally.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: SetonFan on October 03, 2022, 10:28:54 PM

7plus has a Bathurst Channel that's showing some great docos/videos from the vault - including extended highlights of the 60s/70s when i've had a look over the last day or two.

https://7plus.com.au/bathurst-throwback

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: fordman on October 04, 2022, 06:15:30 AM

Quote from: Brazen on October 03, 2022, 09:46:49 PM
I honestly think at this point they start the race at 10am so they at least have more time up their sleeves to get it finished in case of red flags

They moved the start an hour earlier as they had a forecast it was going to be wet, Lan Nina in action. daylight saving will help as well, question will be will they give them more wet tyres???? if they don't practice will be very limited then eh

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Trevor on October 04, 2022, 10:04:33 AM

We have been given (for free) a campsite up the top as the owner is not going as it is going to be too wet. I reckon quite a few will pull out from attending and opt to watch it at home on TV - there is no atmosphere in that ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Sonic on October 04, 2022, 01:40:41 PM

Quote from: Trevor on October 04, 2022, 10:04:33 AM
We have been given (for free) a campsite up the top as the owner is not going as it is going to be too wet. I reckon quite a few will pull out from attending and opt to watch it at home on TV - there is no atmosphere in that ;D ;D ;D

Nice bonus!!

Keep an eye out for the dreads Trev. I have creds for this one so will likely be inside the fence somewhere. Thinking prob up the top Thu morning at Skyline is likely at this point.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: skaifeman on October 04, 2022, 04:04:31 PM

Anton will run #100, in-line with Repco's 100th year. He also ran it in his debut race at the Bathurst 500 last year:
(https://media4.speedcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/MH2_7756-1200x800.jpg)
https://www.speedcafe.com/2022/10/04/car-number-change-for-de-pasquale-at-bathurst-1000/

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Trevor on October 04, 2022, 04:05:01 PM

I'll keep an eye out Phil

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: madbugger on October 04, 2022, 04:12:10 PM

Quote from: Trevor on October 04, 2022, 10:04:33 AM
I reckon quite a few will pull out from attending and opt to watch it at home on TV - there is no atmosphere in that ;D ;D ;D

Last few years I've camped for the weekend in a mates man cave and we watch it on a big screen from there. No flies, no grog limits, no idiot crowds, evening meal at Victoria's smallest Tavern 250 metres away, no crappy elements to deal with and a 55 km drive home Sunday night.

I've made the pilgrimage to the mountain on 10 occasions since 1983, this now works much better for me ;D ;D ;D

we have this and similar clips running on a second tv on an endless loop, it provides all the atmosphere we require.

https://youtu.be/IN7WQGFdAuk

https://youtu.be/4vKCRh-5WTs

https://youtu.be/O1bekpHujyA

https://youtu.be/YGNcOm12KOI

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: TheArrow on October 04, 2022, 06:22:38 PM

I know it's been discussed at length in this thread already, but I'm not feeling good about the weather forecast this weekend. It would be a huge shame if the race isn't able to be run at full length due to the rain.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: mikeamerica84 on October 04, 2022, 06:26:58 PM

Minimum drive time strategy may possibly come to the surface, also.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Sonic on October 04, 2022, 09:55:22 PM

saw a weather map today predicting that the 100mm we were expecting has now risen to 150mm!! :O

(that is 6 inches for Mike)

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Trevor on October 05, 2022, 04:28:42 AM

I only trust (kinda) the BOM website. I reckon 150mm in total for the whole 5 days

http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/bathurst.shtml

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Yamarocket630 on October 05, 2022, 07:29:29 AM

All this talk of rain on the news since we arrived Monday... Is this an uncommon weather event or are the newcasters just bored?

That amount of rain over a few days in most places in the States - especially during spring - would be a non event. The weather forecasters would mention it in passing and move on.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Zac on October 05, 2022, 09:04:35 AM

This would have been an uncommon event ten years ago, but as we've had three 100 year floods in NSW in the past two years plus a few lesser ones in the previous five, weather has become more newsworthy in recent times.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: stevo qld on October 05, 2022, 10:13:26 AM

QuoteAuthorities are worried about the safety of racegoers ahead of this weekend's Bathurst 1000 event amid heavy rain across New South Wales.

Key points:
The BOM predicts more than 115mm of rain will fall in Bathurst in the coming days
The SES warns racegoers that some campgrounds in the region will likely be flooded
More than 200,000 visitors are expected to attend the race, generating $25 million for the local economy
More than 200,000 people are expected to attend the supercar event across the weekend, many of them camping across the Central West.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is predicting Bathurst will receive more than 115 millimetres of rain between Wednesday and Sunday, with 30mm expected on Sunday when the main race takes place.

State Emergency Service spokesman David Rankine says the "significant amount of rain" expected would likely close campgrounds.

"A lot of people will come to town without accommodation booked and will hope to free-camp by parks," he said.

"There are going to be some usual campgrounds, where people might throw up a swag or tent, that are going to be inundated with water."
...
The Police Paddock campground, which houses more than 1,000 people, has already been moved to higher ground in town in preparation for moderate flooding.

Mr Rankine said the campsite was flooded in heavy rain two weeks ago.

"There is a distinct potential for it to be inundated with floodwater," he said.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-05/bathurst-1000-weather-forecast-accommodation-camping-safety/101499658

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: TheArrow on October 05, 2022, 11:02:51 AM

Can't see this race going full distance. I know we're still 4 days out and forecasters can be wrong, but based on this forecast we're probably looking at another 1992, red flag for rain, event.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: mikeamerica84 on October 05, 2022, 11:04:02 AM

Thinking outside of the box..... The Indianapolis 500 has been rolled back a week, or so, once in a while due to weather and a huge opening lap crash in 1973. Why not just roll the 1000 back a week? It might be the segway to have the race go the full distance.

On a different note, the International Space Station just flew over our house - way up in the nighttime air, of course. Now THAT was cool! 8)

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: mikeamerica84 on October 05, 2022, 11:17:06 AM

Quote from: Sonic on October 04, 2022, 09:55:22 PM
saw a weather map today predicting that the 100mm we were expecting has now risen to 150mm!! :O

(that is 6 inches for Mike)

Thanks, Sonic.

You actually got me to measure that out with a metric/english ruler. :)

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Joe5619 on October 05, 2022, 03:33:55 PM

WOW, so much rain coming!!

Sunday might be half ok as it's saying 50% chance of 1-5mm, which usually means a mostly dry free day.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Yamarocket630 on October 05, 2022, 03:53:04 PM

Quote from: mikeamerica84 on October 05, 2022, 11:04:02 AM
Thinking outside of the box..... The Indianapolis 500 has been rolled back a week, or so, once in a while due to weather and a huge opening lap crash in 1973. Why not just roll the 1000 back a week? It might be the segway to have the race go the full distance.

On a different note, the International Space Station just flew over our house - way up in the nighttime air, of course. Now THAT was cool! 8)

Well I for one want it to go on as planned since im here and wont be for any rescheduled race.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Alan59 on October 05, 2022, 04:09:39 PM

Quote from: Joe5619 on October 05, 2022, 03:33:55 PM
WOW, so much rain coming!!

Sunday might be half ok as it's saying 50% chance of 1-5mm, which usually means a mostly dry free day.

Admire your optimism but I've just checked the forecasts and they range between 15 and 35 mm's of rain for Bathurst on Sunday.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Joe5619 on October 05, 2022, 04:18:05 PM

Quote from: Alan59 on October 05, 2022, 04:09:39 PM
Quote from: Joe5619 on October 05, 2022, 03:33:55 PM
WOW, so much rain coming!!

Sunday might be half ok as it's saying 50% chance of 1-5mm, which usually means a mostly dry free day.
Admire your optimism but I've just checked the forecasts and they range between 15 and 35 mm's of rain for Bathurst on Sunday.

I've checked a few sites... Most are saying it should get pretty reasonable from 12pm-ish onwards.. Given the race does't start until 11am(?), I think we'll be fine.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Yamarocket630 on October 05, 2022, 06:22:21 PM

Adding rain to Bathurst is like adding vodka to the punch bowl. The results may vary, but they're guarenteed to be entertaining.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: stevo qld on October 05, 2022, 08:10:39 PM

What concerns me is runoff water across the track. I seem to recall a virtual river when progressing down the mountain.

But never fear, the track inspectors and local council will have installed extra drains to obviate the problem, I hope.

Also, Dunlop have announced a new superb wet tyre for next year. This usually means that all races will be dry. ::)

https://www.v8sleuth.com.au/dunlop-develops-mind-blowing-new-supercars-wet-tyre/

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Brazen on October 05, 2022, 11:13:28 PM

We should take bets for which 100km window everyone thinks the race will be called off at... I'll go 600-700km

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: mikeamerica84 on October 06, 2022, 10:23:06 AM

Quote from: Brazen on October 05, 2022, 11:13:28 PM
We should take bets for which 100km window everyone thinks the race will be called off at... I'll go 600-700km

In the event the race gets shortened, is there a minimum distance required before it can be called "official". 75%? Two laps behind the safety car like F1 at Spa last year? >:(

And, once again, the minimum drive time for the drivers. Can it be waved?

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: djr18fan on October 06, 2022, 11:24:41 AM

Quote from: Sonic on October 04, 2022, 01:40:41 PM
Quote from: Trevor on October 04, 2022, 10:04:33 AM
We have been given (for free) a campsite up the top as the owner is not going as it is going to be too wet. I reckon quite a few will pull out from attending and opt to watch it at home on TV - there is no atmosphere in that ;D ;D ;D

Nice bonus!!

Keep an eye out for the dreads Trev. I have creds for this one so will likely be inside the fence somewhere. Thinking prob up the top Thu morning at Skyline is likely at this point.

I only caught a quick glimpse, but the dreaded cameraman was just shown on the broadcast.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Kytabu on October 06, 2022, 11:25:36 AM

Great close-up of Sonic on the coverage just after Lowndes went straight ahead at Murray's in Practice 1!

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Trevor on October 06, 2022, 11:29:59 AM

Sitting under big screen and opposite Makita XGT fence signs Phil

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Sonic on October 06, 2022, 12:36:53 PM

thanks for the videos/screenshots guys... I was just doing my thing and checked my phone to find a stack of messages :)

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: skaifeman on October 06, 2022, 03:29:46 PM

No rain since we arrived around 10am this morning. Looking like tomorrow will be a similar day weather wise.
Storm in a teacup at the moment!

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: hsv8fan on October 06, 2022, 08:08:31 PM

Quote from: mikeamerica84 on October 06, 2022, 10:23:06 AM
Quote from: Brazen on October 05, 2022, 11:13:28 PM
We should take bets for which 100km window everyone thinks the race will be called off at... I'll go 600-700km
In the event the race gets shortened, is there a minimum distance required before it can be called "official". 75%? Two laps behind the safety car like F1 at Spa last year? >:(

And, once again, the minimum drive time for the drivers. Can it be waved?

I think the minimum drive time ends up being the same percentages of the shortened race.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: stevo qld on October 06, 2022, 09:19:59 PM

I seem to recall that in a previous shortened race some years ago, Brad (BJR) assumed that the minimum time would be reduced. He was wrong and got pinged.

If there is a shortened race likelihood, I would expect that teams ensure that co-drivers get their minimum early.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Skip on October 06, 2022, 09:46:03 PM

Murphy has pulled out some funny one liners today. In the press conference when asked if brake locking was a problem his response was 'not for me... I'm not fast enough!' 🤣
He's 1.7 off the pace but is loving it. I reckon he'll get over confident and wall it by weekends end tho. 😞

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Trevor on October 07, 2022, 02:03:00 AM

No rain today, a bit misty in the morning and late, tomorrow will be different

The new Mustang and the new Camaro looked good

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Joe5619 on October 07, 2022, 11:02:02 AM

Mark Skaife, you are a dead set nob!!! Jamie is NOT going to qualify over Brock

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Sonic on October 07, 2022, 11:36:01 AM

I was in a tee all morning.

rain has now started. slick arvo it would seem.

next on track is in 1 hour for 86 race so see what happens between now and then.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Zac on October 07, 2022, 12:57:03 PM

We saw what happened then. I lost count of the spins and offs at The Chase.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Kytabu on October 07, 2022, 01:04:59 PM

That 86 race certainly was a crazy one. I thought they were going to call it off after the first lap.

Time to see how the form carries over to the wet conditions as well. It looks wetter than it was for qualifying in 2019.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: madbugger on October 07, 2022, 01:35:04 PM

Is Live Timing working for anyone, haven't been able to see anything all morning

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Kytabu on October 07, 2022, 01:47:29 PM

Quote from: madbugger on October 07, 2022, 01:35:04 PM
Is Live Timing working for anyone, haven't been able to see anything all morning

Working fine for me at the moment.

Looks like it's starting to get really bad with aquaplaning at certain points.

Stanaway to make the Shootout in a wet qualifying surely!

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: madbugger on October 07, 2022, 02:55:22 PM

This is all I have been getting all day :'(

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Joe5619 on October 07, 2022, 04:17:46 PM

Quote from: Joe5619 on October 07, 2022, 11:02:02 AM
Mark Skaife, you are a dead set nob!!! Jamie is NOT going to qualify over Brock

It would seem I'm about to look very dumb!!

Perfect example of why you should keep your big dumb month shut on a public fourm!! ;) ;) ;)

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: skaifeman on October 07, 2022, 04:19:23 PM

Quote from: Joe5619 on October 07, 2022, 11:02:02 AM
Mark Skaife, you are a dead set nob!!! Jamie is NOT going to qualify over Brock

Better grab your hat out and eat it

.

Bold call, Broc has been driving that thing pretty well all year. He did get hustled in the wet at Eastern Creek, but that was his debut solo race.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Joe5619 on October 07, 2022, 05:09:25 PM

FFS Frosty!!!!! Have a ****en go.. It's going to be a long long long day come Sunday :( :( :(

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: madbugger on October 07, 2022, 05:41:39 PM

SVG gunna be in a little bit of bother over his tangle with Jones I'm thinking

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Bloopy on October 07, 2022, 05:53:24 PM

I could see Macauley being done for impeding even if he didn't have enough chance to realise he was impeding on track at the time. Certainly not one of Shane's grown up moments though, just silly to even think about attempting a pass there in qualifying.

Quote from: Joe5619 on October 07, 2022, 04:17:46 PM
It would seem I'm about to look very dumb!!

Perfect example of why you should keep your big dumb month shut on a public fourm!! ;) ;) ;)

To be fair, it's unexpected that Broc was quite that far off of Jamie's pace in practice.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Zac on October 07, 2022, 07:15:41 PM

SVG has been penalised three grid spots, meaning that he will drop three spots from wherever he qualifies in the Top Ten shootout. Sounds fair. He was in the wrong. He was on a flyer in the dying seconds of qualifying and had blitzed the first sector. He was gathering in Macauley at a great rate. Maybe Jones was on a slowdown lap, maybe he was just slow, but, whatever. SVG tried one of his moves where few people try to pass, and Jones didn't see him coming. Contact in the rear quarter and Jones into the concrete. I'd have thought Jones' crew would have warned him that SVG was flying up behind him, but it doesn't matter. SVG got it wrong and was penalised. Moving on...

(I had a look at the comments about this on Speedcafe a little while ago. Talk about people with NFI...)

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: AlbertM on October 07, 2022, 09:43:32 PM

SVG does what he does best. Have 'em or have 'em off.

That ZB has speed to burn. Car 97 will be leading in short order despite the penalty.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: stevo qld on October 07, 2022, 09:48:35 PM

"Wet and Forget" should be happy. When you sponsor a backmarker, it is always good to get a lot of airtime in the TV broadcast. Macauley has managed that so far.

It helps that they have a very clean livery with the sponsor's name prominent.

From memory, Van Gisbergen can still win pole in the shootout and get the cash award but can't start in that position.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: AlbertM on October 07, 2022, 10:06:44 PM

I don't think SVG will be going for pole. All year, despite having the faster car he just done enough in qualifying to be up the pointy end. In the race he cleans everyone up and takes the fastest lap on the last lap for max points.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Skip on October 08, 2022, 10:22:43 AM

You lot whinge about crompo, skaife and the regular commentating crew but10 minutes into todays telecast and I'm over these ring-in reporters. If that bimbo says 'qualification' again I'm going to throw a brick through the tv... and who the hell is stubbsy?

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Joe5619 on October 08, 2022, 11:31:36 AM

It's going to be a long day for me on Sunday.. In the last real season before the big race, both A. Seton & car #18 caused a red flag!

What have I done to the Bathurst Gods that they are inflicting so much pain on me :) :) :)

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Tommo on October 08, 2022, 12:47:12 PM

Whincup did the qualifying?

Surely they should have given the experience to the future of the team, even if he would have been slightly slower.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: LG on October 08, 2022, 02:48:53 PM

Quote from: Tommo on October 08, 2022, 12:47:12 PM
Whincup did the qualifying?

Surely they should have given the experience to the future of the team, even if he would have been slightly slower.

Bigger heads prevailed... :)

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Sonic on October 08, 2022, 03:52:10 PM

current status... wet.. bloody wet...

was dry when the 86s rolled out and man did it come down! :(

thankfully both drivers seemed ok.

looking at the radar on one of the flaggies phones I doubt we'll resume today.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Yamarocket630 on October 08, 2022, 04:58:48 PM

Top 10 shootout cancelled. Im glad I decided to sit today out and watch it on Foxtel.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: LG on October 08, 2022, 05:09:48 PM

I first thought why didn't they just delay it but that the problem by having it so late in the afternoon.
There's also no point trying to run it tomorrow morning as cars still need to be set up for the race.
It's a bit of a bugger but that's life.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Trevor on October 08, 2022, 05:42:04 PM

It farken p!ssed down. The right call I reckon

Grid positions based on qualifying, except that idiot SVG will be back 3 places

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Brazen on October 08, 2022, 06:12:27 PM

I don't think there's been enough running this weekend to have a real form guide... I think Skaife is being ridiculous saying 15 cars have a shot but I reckon the 6, 25, 17 & 97 are the main players tomorrow... 51 could actually be in for a shot as long as Murphy is up to speed but I'm a little worried he might negate the pace of Stanaway

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Sonic on October 08, 2022, 06:20:33 PM

Quote from: Trevor on October 08, 2022, 05:42:04 PM
It farken p!ssed down. The right call I reckon

Grid positions based on qualifying, except that idiot SVG will be back 3 places

at the Chase watching it come in after lunch I said to the flaggies my money was on it starting when the 86s roll out.

I felt it start to spit on their formation lap... and man we copped a belting as Trev said.

the yellow flag was out at the entry to the Chase but it came down so hard and fast that it caught many of them out

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: madbugger on October 08, 2022, 08:54:27 PM

I'm glad they cancelled top 10 shootout. I would much prefer to see 28 intact cars start the race Sunday than potentially have a couple of the top qualifiers running around in cars that have been patched up overnight to get them on the grid.

Good decision all round

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: stevo qld on October 08, 2022, 09:54:20 PM

When I saw the rain, I thought of the consequences of a major shunt on the race which has a small field anyway.

The Dick Johnson Greenstuff consequences came to mind.

In that case DJR purchased another competitor's Falcon but had to first buy them a Commodore.

I don't know if that is allowed anymore.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Iggle Piggle on October 08, 2022, 10:54:04 PM

Quote from: Brazen on October 08, 2022, 06:12:27 PM
I don't think there's been enough running this weekend to have a real form guide... I think Skaife is being ridiculous saying 15 cars have a shot but I reckon the 6, 25, 17 & 97 are the main players tomorrow... 51 could actually be in for a shot as long as Murphy is up to speed but I'm a little worried he might negate the pace of Stanaway

Cam will win. The Van Garthbergen entry one of many front-runners caught up in an Ambrose/Murphy type incident approaching Echidna Cutting.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: stevo qld on October 09, 2022, 12:41:46 AM

Cam is probably in the top 5 drivers at present, but in a heavily contested position.

Cam is often fast, but often erratic. Frankly, NONE of the Tickford drivers excite me. There may be some changes next year. Surely a professional team like Tickford should be able to attract better than midfield drivers for some of their cars. Perhaps midfield is generous in a couple of cases. (2 (a distant 2 so far), 12, 20 and 22 out of 24 full-timers, in the Championship going into Bathurst.

I would prefer to see the Davison boys win the race and Golding on the podium, and a minor team on the remaining podium positions.

There is a lot of water, sitting or standing or flowing that make the fence a viable alternative for ANY driver.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Joe5619 on October 09, 2022, 08:02:29 AM

Dear lord, "I won't be greedy & ask for a win, but a podium for Frosty would be a fantastic result for me please"!!

And we might just get a mostly dry Bathurst after all this rain.

What ever happens, bring it on & Happy Bathurst day!

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Zac on October 09, 2022, 10:15:57 AM

It's about 3/4 of an hour to race start and the weather forecast looks good. Fine but overcast for most of the day, with sunshine late afternoon. The BoM was forecasting fine but with showers late afternoon only a few hours ago, so it's still unsettled. I hope Yamarocket and wife are dry, enjoying Bathurst and don't think too badly of our weather. (If you see this Yama: Have a great race and a safe trip home.)

1,000 ks to go. Nice and dry in the loungeroom here and we're looking forward to a good race. Bring it on...

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Troy01505 on October 09, 2022, 10:39:52 AM

Been a pretty ****ty weekend so far. Glad I donated my site.

If it's a mostly dry race I am tipping Giz, Waters and Mozzie to be the most serious threats and on the top step this evening.

If it ends up a wet final or final 2 stints it's anyones game and it'll be a first time winner. I reckon Gizzy will be all out for victory and wall it.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Joe5619 on October 09, 2022, 11:40:25 AM

OMG..

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: SetonFan on October 09, 2022, 11:46:13 AM

Going to be a long day ...

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Joe5619 on October 09, 2022, 12:15:49 PM

I've been very impressed with Golding all weekend.. He really deserves a full-time drive in a top team

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: AlbertM on October 09, 2022, 12:47:27 PM

Quote from: SetonFan on October 09, 2022, 11:46:13 AM
Going to be a long day ...

Quote from: Joe5619 on October 09, 2022, 11:40:25 AM
OMG..

Still have a soft spot for Frosty. Just can't take a trick.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: AlbertM on October 09, 2022, 12:52:23 PM

WAAAAAAAA! Not 17!

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Joe5619 on October 09, 2022, 12:56:05 PM

There are going to be 100 safety cars, I really don't understand why some of them don't try a different strategy & not pit under the yellow.. Get track position & go for something different if you're down the back.

And #17 :( :( It's really only one Ford what has chance now? Unless we still think Anton has the pace?

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: AlbertM on October 09, 2022, 01:10:21 PM

I'd still have Anton for an outside chance. 100 still has pace with D'Alberto.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Joe5619 on October 09, 2022, 01:22:00 PM

Finally, some different strategies under the yellow..

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Joe5619 on October 09, 2022, 01:31:45 PM

FFS!!!!! Not cam :( :(

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: skaifeman on October 09, 2022, 01:38:43 PM

Anyone's race at the moment.
It's hard to make moves, track position will mean everything towards the end.

Goddard's is a tough one. Easy to blame him, but I think he was a passenger after he initially gassed it up after hitting the grass.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: AlbertM on October 09, 2022, 01:40:18 PM

Double stint Moffat while he's in clear air. Car 6 might have a chance then.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: AlbertM on October 09, 2022, 02:09:41 PM

17 may not be out of this yet. The SC's have put them back on the lead lap and still have a bit of pace.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Joe5619 on October 09, 2022, 02:12:30 PM

Quote from: AlbertM on October 09, 2022, 02:09:41 PM
17 may not be out of this yet. The SC's have put them back on the lead lap and still have a bit of pace.

It's going to be very very hard for both #6 & #17 to get infront of Giz now.. They need to do something different.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: AlbertM on October 09, 2022, 02:16:46 PM

Rigged! Rigged! 2 Mustangs get spun by ZB's and no action. A Mustang spins a ZB and cops a 15 sec penalty.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: AlbertM on October 09, 2022, 02:19:31 PM

Quote from: Joe5619 on October 09, 2022, 02:12:30 PM
Quote from: AlbertM on October 09, 2022, 02:09:41 PM
17 may not be out of this yet. The SC's have put them back on the lead lap and still have a bit of pace.
It's going to be very very hard for both #6 & #17 to get in front of Giz now.. They need to do something different.

With nothing to lose they need to drive flat out and throw the strategy out.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: skaifeman on October 09, 2022, 02:20:27 PM

Quote from: Joe5619 on October 09, 2022, 02:12:30 PM
Quote from: AlbertM on October 09, 2022, 02:09:41 PM
17 may not be out of this yet. The SC's have put them back on the lead lap and still have a bit of pace.
It's going to be very very hard for both #6 & #17 to get infront of Giz now.. They need to do something different.

#25 in that same category. They just get caught behind other cars. It's faster than it's showing but keeps getting bottled.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Yamarocket630 on October 09, 2022, 02:26:00 PM

Will Davo is working his way back through they field pretty quickly. Up to 12th now with Lowndes up next...

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Ospif1 on October 09, 2022, 02:33:43 PM

Just saw the Goddard shunt. He didn't have a care in the world about what was waiting at the other side and just kept it planted. Really reckless.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: skaifeman on October 09, 2022, 02:48:12 PM

Looks like Percat did a Slade from years past. Just less spectacular.
Shame, he was finally looking good.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Joe5619 on October 09, 2022, 03:28:13 PM

Just when I think Frosty is in for a good-ish results.. Team #18 do a 2.15 for a break pad change, just kill me!!

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: skaifeman on October 09, 2022, 04:41:05 PM

Overtake of the day so far to Mostert over Feeney at the kink of the Chase.

It's either an SVG or Mostert win, and I wouldn't mind sitting back in 3rd in case they come together.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Joe5619 on October 09, 2022, 04:45:07 PM

That spin from Moffat is going to be so costly :( :( :(

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Ospif1 on October 09, 2022, 05:13:51 PM

Lol

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: skaifeman on October 09, 2022, 05:17:08 PM

Chaz would've had Brodie there anyway.
Question has to be asked though - should Chaz have been off the throttle under SC? Or was the recovery vehicle not meant to be there?

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Ospif1 on October 09, 2022, 05:18:13 PM

Quote from: skaifeman on October 09, 2022, 05:17:08 PM
Chaz would've had Brodie there anyway.
Question has to be asked though - should Chaz have been off the throttle under SC? Or was the recovery vehicle not meant to be there?

whole situation seems really dangerous actually. Should never have recovery vehicles in front of cars going full tilt

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Ospif1 on October 09, 2022, 06:03:36 PM

Well done to the 97 and holden. Perfect way to end that era and with the best driver racing in this country.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Joe5619 on October 09, 2022, 06:06:18 PM

Another year done!!! Well done at all..

And RIP Holden..

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: skaifeman on October 09, 2022, 06:18:50 PM

Best three cars over the weekend. Still waiting to hear what happened to Davo.
Waters/Moffat should've been proper in the mix and not needing to chase if not spun. Moffat still makes me nervous whenever he's in the car.
Mostert or SVG deserved the win. Both a cut above in the final stint. GT was the class of the co-drivers.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Joe5619 on October 09, 2022, 06:29:09 PM

I'm surprised Brodie didn't get a penalty for turning Moff around.. That one seemed pretty clear cut to me, 100% a penalty

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: AlbertM on October 09, 2022, 06:44:52 PM

Quote from: skaifeman on October 09, 2022, 06:18:50 PM
Best three cars over the weekend. Still waiting to hear what happened to Davo.
Waters/Moffat should've been proper in the mix and not needing to chase if not spun. Moffat still makes me nervous whenever he's in the car.
Mostert or SVG deserved the win. Both a cut above in the final stint. GT was the class of the co-drivers.

I'll just quote instead of repeating it.

17 had gearbox failure.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: hsv8fan on October 09, 2022, 07:03:03 PM

Quote from: AlbertM on October 09, 2022, 06:44:52 PM
Quote from: skaifeman on October 09, 2022, 06:18:50 PM
Best three cars over the weekend. Still waiting to hear what happened to Davo.
Waters/Moffat should've been proper in the mix and not needing to chase if not spun. Moffat still makes me nervous whenever he's in the car.
Mostert or SVG deserved the win. Both a cut above in the final stint. GT was the class of the co-drivers.

I'll just quote instead of repeating it.

17 had gearbox failure.

Who was the quote from? The commentators guess?

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: murph_fan51 on October 09, 2022, 07:11:16 PM

Quote from: Ospif1 on October 09, 2022, 05:18:13 PM
Quote from: skaifeman on October 09, 2022, 05:17:08 PM
Chaz would've had Brodie there anyway.
Question has to be asked though - should Chaz have been off the throttle under SC? Or was the recovery vehicle not meant to be there?
whole situation seems really dangerous actually. Should never have recovery vehicles in front of cars going full tilt

There was clearly an unintentional error in the deployment of the rescue vehicle.

We'll done to T8, Shane and Garth and Holden to win the race.

Great to see Holden win their final Bathurst :)

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: AlbertM on October 09, 2022, 07:49:22 PM

Quote from: hsv8fan on October 09, 2022, 07:03:03 PM
Quote from: AlbertM on October 09, 2022, 06:44:52 PM
Quote from: skaifeman on October 09, 2022, 06:18:50 PM
Best three cars over the weekend. Still waiting to hear what happened to Davo.
Waters/Moffat should've been proper in the mix and not needing to chase if not spun. Moffat still makes me nervous whenever he's in the car.
Mostert or SVG deserved the win. Both a cut above in the final stint. GT was the class of the co-drivers.

I'll just quote instead of repeating it.

17 had gearbox failure.

Who was the quote from? The commentators guess?

Sorry. I'm quoting skaifeman as his comments parallels mine on the race.

Supercars website reported gear failure for Davo.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Wrighty05 on October 09, 2022, 08:47:12 PM

Fitting end at Bathurst for Holden going out with a win.

Wasn't a bad race, but hopefully Gen3 enables cars to follow closely. Too hard to overtake.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Brazen on October 09, 2022, 08:55:32 PM

Quote from: Wrighty05 on October 09, 2022, 08:47:12 PM
Fitting end at Bathurst for Holden going out with a win.

Wasn't a bad race, but hopefully Gen3 enables cars to follow closely. Too hard to overtake.

It's super important that Gen 3 works... if it does the 1000 will be pretty epic I think

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Wrighty05 on October 09, 2022, 09:18:23 PM

Quote from: AlbertM on October 09, 2022, 06:44:52 PM
Quote from: skaifeman on October 09, 2022, 06:18:50 PM
Best three cars over the weekend. Still waiting to hear what happened to Davo.
Waters/Moffat should've been proper in the mix and not needing to chase if not spun. Moffat still makes me nervous whenever he's in the car.
Mostert or SVG deserved the win. Both a cut above in the final stint. GT was the class of the co-drivers.

I'll just quote instead of repeating it.

17 had gearbox failure.

Nah Will admitted to a mistake.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: skaifeman on October 10, 2022, 09:29:57 AM

Will looks to have said it was his error. It definitely sounded like something broke before the rear locked up on the telecast:
https://www.speedcafe.com/2022/10/09/davison-gutted-after-crashing-out-of-bathurst-1000/

The intro of Gen3 should shake things up at this track for next year. It's basically been the same three teams on the podium since 2020. 888, WAU and Tickford have this place figured out.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Dasha on October 10, 2022, 10:02:58 AM

As a ford fan I have to say that I am gutted I dont know what it is about Bathurst, the mustangs can do some quick laps during practice etc but just don't seem to be able to mix it with the Commodores at the pointy end.
I am not trying to make any excuses at all the Commodores won it fair & square, better drivers & co drivers & where able to stay out of trouble.
To be totally honest as a Ford fan I feel very frustrated & disappointed.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Kytabu on October 10, 2022, 10:27:28 AM

Quote from: skaifeman on October 10, 2022, 09:29:57 AM
The intro of Gen3 should shake things up at this track for next year. It's basically been the same three teams on the podium since 2020. 888, WAU and Tickford have this place figured out.

And still every year Skaife tells us there are at least 15 combinations that could win the race.

Without Waters' steering issue at the 500 and SVG's tyre issue at the 1000 last year, the last five races at Mount Panorama would have had 97, 25 and 6 filling the podium.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: skaifeman on October 10, 2022, 11:01:28 AM

Quote from: Dasha on October 10, 2022, 10:02:58 AM
As a ford fan I have to say that I am gutted I dont know what it is about Bathurst, the mustangs can do some quick laps during practice etc but just don't seem to be able to mix it with the Commodores at the pointy end.
I am not trying to make any excuses at all the Commodores won it fair & square, better drivers & co drivers & where able to stay out of trouble.
To be totally honest as a Ford fan I feel very frustrated & disappointed.

Co-drivers are certainly a weak spot for the Ford teams (with hindinsight). A Davison, D'Alberto and Moffat are fine drivers and proved they can hand the car back straight, but in a dog fight I'd have Tander, Fabs, (Holdsworth last year), Whincup.
DJR and Tickford need to throw some money at either Lowndes, Tander (depending if either get ejected), Fabs or Holdsworth (both looking at a WAU drive, but surely they both want Mostert, not Percat).

Ford will be looking good next year. The only Chev chance will be 888. WAU and Tickford have bloody good form around here and you'd assume DJR won't be too far off.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: stevo qld on October 10, 2022, 12:02:58 PM

Tickford had a reputation as a provider of excellent cars. Yet top drivers have declined contract renewals (Mostert, Winterbottom etc).

Currently, Tickford cannot seem to attract really proficient co-drivers. Let's face it, they apparently can't even attract mains quality drivers for three out of 4 cars.

Arguably 7 out of 8 of their drivers were deficient.

Edwards getting his knickers in a knot over the Brodie Moffat incident is contrary to official investigations. To suggest that the Monster car could have won ignores that the field were closed up by safety cars and Waters was simply not the top performing driver during the compressed later stages.

Edwards seems to be less vocal over one of his cars absolutely destroying other cars, which surely is much more serious than a touch while racing.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: LG on October 10, 2022, 01:16:52 PM

It would seem that a certain NZ born driver celebrated a little to hard and long last night.

There was a technicolour yawn just off screen on live TV this morning.

We've probably all done it at some stage... :) :) :)

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Bloopy on October 10, 2022, 01:20:19 PM

Quote from: skaifeman on October 10, 2022, 11:01:28 AM
Co-drivers are certainly a weak spot for the Ford teams (with hindinsight).

If only Moffat had gotten a better start and then seen Brodie in the mirror it could've been all the difference needed to win. At least Ford fans can say it didn't go as wrong for Moffat at the cutting as it did for Jamie a couple of years ago!

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: V8SuperRiley on October 10, 2022, 02:25:44 PM

I would have preferred Tickford to stick Best in with Waters. I think it would have been a fantastic combo.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Joe5619 on October 10, 2022, 03:00:03 PM

I also think DJR need to stop trying to get Scott here & leaving themself too late to get anyone half decent. Make the call early that "Scott is not coming" & sign a top driver.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Troy01505 on October 10, 2022, 04:08:55 PM

Quote from: V8SuperRiley on October 10, 2022, 02:25:44 PM
I would have preferred Tickford to stick Best in with Waters. I think it would have been a fantastic combo.

Spot on, it's all good to attack a driver having a go but Waters was never going to win it with Moff co-driving. Time to look to the future for Ford teams.

Also agree with DJR waiting around for Scott. Just throw dollars straight at the best co-drivers available. If Scotty all of a sudden comes back then throw him in a wild card with Stanaway.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: WAU on October 11, 2022, 12:14:00 PM

Ford are fortunate they're getting WAU. DJR have been hopeless at Bathurst since they got reamed for their antics in 2019 and Tickford are always a mixed bag. Atleast it'll be a good battle next year between #97 and #25 again.

But at the end of the day the best combination won. GT is still a gun and put SVG where he needed to, to win. Congrats boys.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: fordman on October 11, 2022, 05:55:26 PM

Quote from: WAU on October 11, 2022, 12:14:00 PM
Ford are fortunate they're getting WAU. DJR have been hopeless at Bathurst since they got reamed for their antics in 2019 and Tickford are always a mixed bag. Atleast it'll be a good battle next year between #97 and #25 again.

But at the end of the day the best combination won. GT is still a gun and put SVG where he needed to, to win. Congrats boys.

the top 3 were the 3 fastest of the day, as fr next year will have to see who gets their head around the Gen 3 the quickest.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: murph_fan51 on October 11, 2022, 06:25:13 PM

Quote from: LG on October 10, 2022, 01:16:52 PM
It would seem that a certain NZ born driver celebrated a little to hard and long last night.

There was a technicolour yawn just off screen on live TV this morning.

We've probably all done it at some stage... :) :) :)

Haha yeah we have all done it at some stage!

Did anyone notice how annoyed Moffat was in the press conference?

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Trevor on October 11, 2022, 07:34:49 PM

IMHO Moffat is a waste of space

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Sonic on October 11, 2022, 09:08:49 PM

Quote from: murph_fan51 on October 11, 2022, 06:25:13 PM
Quote from: LG on October 10, 2022, 01:16:52 PM
It would seem that a certain NZ born driver celebrated a little to hard and long last night.

There was a technicolour yawn just off screen on live TV this morning.

We've probably all done it at some stage... :) :) :)
Haha yeah we have all done it at some stage!

Did anyone notice how annoyed Moffat was in the press conference?

was looking at his face in some of my podium pics... didn't want to be there it seemed (at least in the position he was)

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: stevo qld on October 11, 2022, 11:19:27 PM

Quote from: Sonic on October 11, 2022, 09:08:49 PM
Quote from: murph_fan51 on October 11, 2022, 06:25:13 PM
Quote from: LG on October 10, 2022, 01:16:52 PM
...
Did anyone notice how annoyed Moffat was in the press conference?

was looking at his face in some of my podium pics... didn't want to be there it seemed (at least in the position he was)

Is it possible that Moff was advised that he is not in the team next year?

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: skaifeman on October 12, 2022, 09:13:04 AM

Quote from: Trevor on October 11, 2022, 07:34:49 PM
IMHO Moffat is a waste of space

He makes me nervous. Over defending, always seems to be pushing 110% making him privvy to a mistake.
Parking it right on the line at the starting grid was just the start of the day.

Maybe not a waste of space, but to have the plumb drive with Waters...

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Trevor on October 12, 2022, 09:39:32 AM

Quote from: skaifeman on October 12, 2022, 09:13:04 AM
He makes me nervous. Over defending, always seems to be pushing 110% making him privvy to a mistake.
Parking it right on the line at the starting grid was just the start of the day.

Maybe not a waste of space, but to have the plumb drive with Waters...

I had dealings with him in his FF days and I was a senior official at Winton, trust me, he is a waste of space

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Troy01505 on October 12, 2022, 10:34:44 PM

Quote from: Trevor on October 11, 2022, 07:34:49 PM
IMHO Moffat is a waste of space

Waste of space or just wrong car? Moff is probably suited to co-drive in a car outside the top 15. I'm not a cam fan as you know but I know Cam had potential to win Bathurst in his current form with a co-driver that has a decent head on his/her shoulders, not Moff.

Moff totally ****ed the start, turned in on Brodie and nearly turned in on Chaz at the exact same location, luckily Chaz back out otherwise it was bye bye podium. Any driver with half a brain would have let the faster car go by a corner or 2 prior and left the racing to the bloke capable of racing the cars.

Tickford management need to pull their fingers out of their asses and sign Cam a Gun co-driver, Holdsworth has proved as a co-driver he can match the lead driver and also went toe to toe with top quality main game drivers last year from memory. He should be their number 1 target!

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Trevor on October 13, 2022, 07:16:39 AM

Coulthard would be a good pick

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Troy01505 on October 13, 2022, 09:51:34 AM

Quote from: Trevor on October 13, 2022, 07:16:39 AM
Coulthard would be a good pick

I reckon WAU will lock him in any second now

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: skaifeman on October 13, 2022, 10:16:17 AM

Quote from: Troy01505 on October 13, 2022, 09:51:34 AM
Quote from: Trevor on October 13, 2022, 07:16:39 AM
Coulthard would be a good pick

I reckon WAU will lock him in any second now

Issue is I think Holdsworth is heading back. Does either Holdsworth or Coulthard want to team up with Percat?
If I were one of them I'd be looking at a Waters or DJR seat - if proposed to Percat.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: mikeamerica84 on October 13, 2022, 10:19:00 AM

For all of those who were there, I was watching from abroad and noticed that when Crompo and Skaife were talking, it seemed like the audio was being broadcasted at the track. I noticed this before at other tracks.

Was it that way?

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: skaifeman on October 13, 2022, 10:37:48 AM

Quote from: mikeamerica84 on October 13, 2022, 10:19:00 AM
For all of those who were there, I was watching from abroad and noticed that when Crompo and Skaife were talking, it seemed like the audio was being broadcasted at the track. I noticed this before at other tracks.

Was it that way?

They've been doing that for a few years now. Likely when Fox took over the broadcast rights.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: TheArrow on October 13, 2022, 04:01:26 PM

Quote from: skaifeman on October 13, 2022, 10:37:48 AM
Quote from: mikeamerica84 on October 13, 2022, 10:19:00 AM
For all of those who were there, I was watching from abroad and noticed that when Crompo and Skaife were talking, it seemed like the audio was being broadcasted at the track. I noticed this before at other tracks.

Was it that way?

They've been doing that for a few years now. Likely when Fox took over the broadcast rights.

The first few seasons with Fox were still with a separate on track comm team. I think it was around the time of COVID that they stopped the on track comm team and just aired the broadcast comms.

Title: Re: Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)
Post by: Yamarocket630 on October 13, 2022, 09:36:43 PM

2019 Bathurst had Skaife and Crompton over the track PA speakers as well.

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