Quote from: AlbertM on September 29, 2023, 09:43:37 PM

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Quote from: murph_fan51 on September 29, 2023, 05:36:27 PMhttps://wwos.nine.com.au/motorsport/supercars-bathurst-1000-news-2023-dick-johnson-slams-category-over-wind-tunnel-testing/8023496f-9d75-410f-9162-36cfe2c42784

So after 9 "bloody" months, DJ finally "bloody" pipes up about the "bloody" areo in Gen3. Why has he waited 9 "bloody" months to say this? 

Maybe because the company, in which he is a minority owner, is responsible for the Mustang specific choices including heavier, apparently cheaper, panels and a whole lot of other design input.

I did notice that Tickford has stepped forward to correct DJR choices.

Part of the brief for Gen3 was to make it cheaper. DJR didn't use heavier panels. 888 made expensive, lighter panels.

And: it turned out Not lighter and Not cheaper!

Also: Not reliable or equitable.

It is no wonder that Anthony has been stressed.

Why didn't they just buy the rights to the PAYCE designs?

Quote from: murph_fan51 on September 29, 2023, 05:36:27 PMhttps://wwos.nine.com.au/motorsport/supercars-bathurst-1000-news-2023-dick-johnson-slams-category-over-wind-tunnel-testing/8023496f-9d75-410f-9162-36cfe2c42784

So after 9 "bloody" months, DJ finally "bloody" pipes up about the "bloody" areo in Gen3. Why has he waited 9 "bloody" months to say this? 

Maybe because the company, in which he is a minority owner, is responsible for the Mustang specific choices including heavier, apparently cheaper, panels and a whole lot of other design input.

I did notice that Tickford has stepped forward to correct DJR choices.

Quote from: stevo qld on September 29, 2023, 12:01:44 PMJournalists are very quick to point out the failings of others, even in non-job-related incidents.

Maybe we can have a series of articles naming and shaming Journalists who transgress.

Lest it be misinterpreted. I am all in favour of publicizing DUI and other serious road infringements.

I do suggest that such articles that are written should apply to ALL such matters. I also suggest that the relevant journalist would state their own record (if any).

Some years back when I lived in Redcliff, the local paper would weekly list ALL matters brought before the Magistrates and the sentence or acquittal. Good stuff.

In another sport, a druggie can be in their Hall of Fame and get paid TV commentary gigs.

Journalists are very quick to point out the failings of others, even in non-job-related incidents.

Maybe we can have a series of articles naming and shaming Journalists who transgress.

With the latest wheel nut saga, after many previous attempts and a swag of other mechanical defect rectifications, such as the steering, I wonder if some of the item changes from Gen 2 to Gen 3 were actually necessary or just change for the sake of change.

Quote from: meha on September 20, 2023, 12:26:53 PM

Quote from: stevo qld on September 20, 2023, 12:07:05 PMAlso, FORD could easily fly a Mustang and a Camaro to the USA or Europe for wind tunnel testing. I am sure 888 would lend them a spare car in the off season.  They could then add results to the shopping list to Supercars.,

Cannot see 888 lending a car when they have an advantage. There is no benefit to helping your competitors

Well, if 888 doesn't, Supercars have Camaro they can lend them.

Supercars is a small organisation.

FORD is a large organisation.
 If they are really serious about fixing parity, they could use their resources to provide Supercars with a proper shopping list of potential fixes.


Also, FORD could easily fly a Mustang and a Camaro to the USA or Europe for wind tunnel testing. I am sure 888 would lend them a spare car in the off season.  They could then add results to the shopping list to Supercars.,

But: The idea of a travelling circus of cars to be run/assisted by local teams could well be the way to go for S5000.

I cannot see how fields of approx. 10 cars, at least half of which are supported by the series owners can be viable in Australia.

When we also take into account the sometime low entries in TCR, it must be a strain on the Rodgers family coffers.

There was a time when Sandown 500 would give a guide to performance expectations for Bathurst.

It is hard to take seriously when it is reduced to about 40 minutes of race broadcast, and poorly edited at that.

Even channel 7 after reducing the race to unimportance still managed to start the miniscule Monday broadcast later than advertised.

The companies that sponsor cars and drivers and track advertising should be outraged.

Quote from: Trevor on September 09, 2023, 05:48:11 PMThe question just shows the lies that Mr Potato Head. Idiot Hanson and that idiot Senate member (can't remember her name) are telling

Wow! Congratulations. You are the first person I recall who actually takes note of Dutton.

I get most of my information from the ABC Aboriginal Hour from 6pm to 7pm weekdays.

Quote from: Trevor on September 05, 2023, 05:21:14 PMSo Mr. Potato Head wants another referendum. Jeez, he is dumber than a rock

But only if this one fails. (and it probably will).

In the meantime, voters are listening to John Farnam. about the Voice and trying to understand it.

It seems that almost every day some big city Professor, or other well off educated city dweller, is taking about the voice and they usually add something to the reasons.

I pity the poor country domiciled aboriginal try to understand just who will be appointed to speak for them.

According to the polls, NO is 10 to 20 points ahead (without exactitude) and that is a great margin to make up for the Yes Voters.

Personally, I am not influenced by either the YES or No campaigns based on a lot of stuff that is not in the referendum question that I am actually voting on. It is probably less than 100 words.

There is a school of thought that Anthony actually adopted a form of words that will fail, as John Howard did for the republic vote. Then he can say 'at least I tried".

QuoteThe Parliament of Australia has agreed to propose adding a new chapter, Chapter IX-Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to the Constitution. The chapter would include a new section 129, which would be as follows:

129 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice

In recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia:

there shall be a body, to be called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice;

the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice may make representations to the Parliament and the Executive Government of the Commonwealth on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples;

the Parliament shall, subject to this Constitution, have power to make laws with respect to matters relating to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice, including its composition, functions, powers and procedures.


When you receive a ballot paper at the referendum, you should write 'Yes' if you agree with this proposed change to the Constitution, or you should write 'No' if you do not agree.

https://www.aec.gov.au/referendums/learn/the-question.html

Quote from: Sonic on September 02, 2023, 08:14:13 PM

Quote from: stevo qld on September 01, 2023, 03:02:35 PM

Quote from: Sonic on September 01, 2023, 01:02:53 PMFPR to 2 cars, Blanchards up to 2 cars

For many years, posters on this site, including me, have forecast the downsizing of Tickford.

It is nice to be proved right, eventually.

question is... who gets punted as a result?

I would keep Waters and punt all 3 of the others, then put an upcoming Super 2 star in the second car.

The problem could be that a Supercar 2 star from 2022 has become a Super1 dud in 2023 (arguably) they may not want a repeat performance or should that be: lack of performance.

Quote from: Sonic on September 01, 2023, 01:02:53 PMFPR to 2 cars, Blanchards up to 2 cars

For many years, posters on this site, including me, have forecast the downsizing of Tickford.

It is nice to be proved right, eventually.

A lot hinges on where the Penrite dollars fall.

And then, if any Boost dollars eventuate.

Quote from: hsv8fan on August 16, 2023, 05:44:54 PMhttps://www.supercars.com/news/championship/brown-in-van-gisbergen-out-at-triple-eight/

Will Brown will replace Shane van Gisbergen at Red Bull Ampol Racing from 2024, the team has officially confirmed.

The next question is: How will SVG leaving for USA effect the Management and ownership structure of 888, if at all.?