2011 Australian F3

jondownunder · 28 May 2011, 11:14 (Ref:2887055)

Didn't even know this had been happening after the quiet off-season. Only 8 cars on the grid, not good for Australian single-seaters.

James Winslow took both race wins at Winton last weekend.

Results:
http://www.formula3.com.au/results2.asp?id=111wint

Series standings (Gold star):

1. James Winslow - 25
2. Bryce Moore - 17
3. Chris Gilmour - 16
etc

ptclaus98 · 28 May 2011, 11:43 (Ref:2887065)

James Winslow? The same Winslow as in Indy Lights?

**gomick** · 28 May 2011, 11:45 (Ref:2887066)

It sure is - he is flying back & forth. Obviously got some $$$

jondownunder · 28 May 2011, 13:27 (Ref:2887089)

Yep, he was 2008 champion.

MKII · 28 May 2011, 17:43 (Ref:2887196)

Quite interesting reading one of the articles that Bryce Moore seems to be having some support from an ex Brit F3 engineer.

HarvestMotorspt · 21 Jun 2011, 04:31 (Ref:2902671)

MKII - yes Bryce has been receiving a helping hand from Bruce Jenkins who came from Hi-Tech racing in British F3. He has since moved into the Team Managers role with Jonathan Webb in V8 supercars.

There has also been some good news of late! There is a Mygale in the country that will be having its first run at the next round at Eastern Creek. But likely to be the most exciting announcement is that F3 will be racing at Bathurst in 2012! Macau GP Aussie style!

champcarman · 21 Jun 2011, 09:51 (Ref:2902763)

Only ten cars at Darwin but they put on some great, clean (mostly) racing with about six real winning contenders.

I think F3 is at last on a steady upward trend in Australia!

Being on the V8 program (and putting on a good show) and a race at Bathurst next year should make the category more attractive to young drivers who would otherwise be wasting their funds on the development series for V8s.

Get along to Eastern Creek for the next Round which should be a great meeting for lovers of proper racing cars with an Australia FF Round on as well.

courageous · 21 Jun 2011, 17:31 (Ref:2902978)

Bathurst is interesting, just a shame there is so much of a gap between the V8s & Macau/Korea - a support race for the 1000 tied in with the international cars being down that way (relatively speaking) could make something really special.

Local F3 doesn't have enough cars to make it look good & international runners are not going to travel all that way for 1 race.

**chunterer** · 22 Jun 2011, 18:49 (Ref:2904373)

If the Bathurst race got included in an International Cup or something like that then i'll bet plenty of Euro teams would go!!

It might be good to have it as part of an Intercontinental cup like they had about 20 years ago along with Macau and Fuji, that way the Japanese teams would also enter and at the same time it would give F3 in Australia a bit of a boost in coverage.

Morris Dancer · 13 Aug 2011, 10:18 (Ref:2939197)

Round 4, Race 1 at Morgan Park (Queensland) today: Seven cars started and five finished.

Get the screens, CAMS, and put this pathetic series out of its misery.

cptkablamo · 15 Aug 2011, 09:01 (Ref:2939820)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morris Dancer

Round 4, Race 1 at Morgan Park (Queensland) today: Seven cars started and five finished.

Get the screens, CAMS, and put this pathetic series out of its misery.

That or put some tin top series out of its misery and give Australia some kind of open wheel series!

Morris Dancer · 26 Aug 2011, 11:20 (Ref:2946264)

Quote:

Originally Posted by cptkablamo

That or put some tin top series out of its misery and give Australia some kind of open wheel series!

Which "some tin top series" do you mean? And 'who' do you suggest should take that action?

Every motor racing series survives or perishes on its merits, of which the Australian F3 series has very few judging by the paltry competitor turn-outs and public indifference in recent years.

Even CAMS can't see the elephant in the room.

**gomick** · 15 Aug 2011, 05:16 (Ref:2939758)

James Winslow wasnt there, Chris Gilmour won all 3 races...

2011 Standings

Juntos · 20 Aug 2011, 11:42 (Ref:2943303)

You don't think they did this on purpose, do you?

**gomick** · 13 Sep 2011, 05:28 (Ref:2954806)

2011 Standings after Sandown...

HarvestMotorspt · 28 Jan 2012, 06:39 (Ref:3018051)

MorrisD: I think you will find people have PM'ed alias99.

and $250-$500k is well wide of the mark..

Morris Dancer · 4 Feb 2012, 11:46 (Ref:3021408)

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarvestMotorspt

MorrisD: I think you will find people have PM'ed alias99.

and $250-$500k is well wide of the mark..

Terry, how do know that " ... people have PM'ed alias99."? After all, the first initial of PM stands for "private"!

If my estimate is " ... well wide of the mark", it's time for you to put up or shut up. How much is Harvest Motorsport asking for a season in Australian F3?

HarvestMotorspt · 6 Feb 2012, 09:38 (Ref:3022059)

MD: That sort of info isnt for a public forum. Please get in contact with me away from the safe surrounds of the internet and introduce yourself. I would be more than willing to have a chat with you regarding current affairs.......

Morris Dancer · 7 Feb 2012, 03:13 (Ref:3022465)

Not likely, mate. If you're not willing to back up your contradiction of my figures, why did you butt in in the first place?

It would be very useful to have a current team put its price out in the open for all to see - or is your reluctance because it's closer to $500K than $250K?

peebee2 · 7 Feb 2012, 05:17 (Ref:3022476)

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prepel · 14 Feb 2012, 06:29 (Ref:3025575)

MD

From as little as Aus$10,000 per round.

Its not like the overseas budget, but if you want the **** factor, show me ya money morris dancer.

I believe it is a little dearer if you donot own the car and go for a lease option, i own mine but dont do the National series and i spend around $5000 per round.

To drive a F3 in australia is actually cheaper than a season in the Formula Ford. There is some new upcoming drivers from Formula Ford appearing this year, especially with Bathurst on the agenda. It will be great to see the young guns take the kink over 300 km/hr in a F3.

Terry best of luck this year, will catch up soon

Prepel

Morris Dancer · 17 Feb 2012, 00:39 (Ref:3026866)

That's a red herring. When was the last time the F3 title was won by someone driving their own car? Anyone who's serious about winning the series pays a top team to provide a race-winning car.

Back to square 1: How much do you say it would cost to hire a race-winning car for the whole F3 series?

thommybhoy21 · 27 Feb 2012, 21:09 (Ref:3032091)

I think you'll find chris gilmour won the championship last season in his won car!

**gomick** · 4 Mar 2012, 22:59 (Ref:3035133)

James Winslow won all 3 races at Adelaides Clipsal 500 - 11 cars entered...

2012 Standings

Morris Dancer · 23 Mar 2012, 12:04 (Ref:3047055)

If the first F3 round at V8 Supercars' showcase race meeting can't attract a dozen cars, when will CAMS finally concede that this terminally ill series doesn't deserve - if it ever did - Australian Drivers' Championship status?