Is it too early to talk about Bathurst? (possible spoilers in the future)

[madbugger]

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

[stevo qld]

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.

[Iggle Piggle]

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.

[stevo qld]

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.

[Joe5619]

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!

[Zac]

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...   

[Troy01505]

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.

[Joe5619]

OMG..

[SetonFan]

Going to be a long day ...

[Joe5619]

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

[AlbertM]

Going to be a long day ...

OMG..

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

[AlbertM]

WAAAAAAAA! Not 17!

[Joe5619]

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?

[AlbertM]

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

[Joe5619]

Finally, some different strategies under the yellow..