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Old 28 Jan 2012, 08:43 (Ref:3018073)   #751
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Its simple. A couple of years ago, the production cars were the headline act at the B12, there was a genuine opportunity for them to win or place well in the race, to get some teev airtime (albeit mostly via live streaming) and it was relatively easy to justify the investment to build, prepare & run a car for the B12.

When the GT class' introduction occurred, the production fellows were rendered mere class competitors. No guarantee of coverage, almost no chance of outright result. So why would a car owner like Rod Salmon for example, throw a couple of hundred thousand at TMR to run an Evo Lancer when the chances of outright success are between none and zero?

Lets not forget that most cars in either the GT's or Production car series are funding these gigs out of their own pockets. If they cant see that an investment from their own (or their business') pockets as valuable and worthy, given the product on offer, then it just isnt going to happen.

Pick on the production car blokes all you like, but its their money being spent.. and their call as to whether they do so or not, based on the competitiveness of the class they enter..
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When it was just proddies, you got minimal tv, and maybe live streaming...

now with GTs, you get a better coverage/exposure.
In 2010, the 12hr was streamed live and had a 3hr post produced TV program on Channel 7.

In 2011, the 12hr was streamed live and had a 3hr post produced TV program on ONE.

In 2012 the race is getting live coverage on the Australian version of Speed channel...but of course that channel wasn't around in 2010.

So there is little difference in the TV package then and now
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Old 28 Jan 2012, 10:25 (Ref:3018104)   #752
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rich07 has a real shot at the podium!rich07 has a real shot at the podium!rich07 has a real shot at the podium!rich07 has a real shot at the podium!rich07 has a real shot at the podium!
So who here actually subscribes to Speed? I dont myself.
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Old 28 Jan 2012, 11:38 (Ref:3018130)   #753
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ive got speed, will be watching the daytona live tommorow morning.

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Old 28 Jan 2012, 13:22 (Ref:3018144)   #754
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So who here actually subscribes to Speed? I dont myself.
Doesnt speed come with the basic foxtel package subscription? No need to subscribe to Speed specifically.
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Old 28 Jan 2012, 17:38 (Ref:3018243)   #755
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Conroy lancer and Nelson rx8 withdrawn, possibly Mosler as well.....and then there were 29
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Old 28 Jan 2012, 21:45 (Ref:3018321)   #756
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Conroy lancer and Nelson rx8 withdrawn, possibly Mosler as well.....and then there were 29
wow that sux's!

Is there still any chance for late entries??
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Old 28 Jan 2012, 23:24 (Ref:3018346)   #757
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Just spoke with @MaxPapis. Said he is still working on plans to compete in @Bathurst12Hour, hopes to have more info soon!

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Cross it if you've got it. Would be great to get papis here
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Old 28 Jan 2012, 23:35 (Ref:3018352)   #758
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hmm also this partnership with creventic doesnt seem like it really worked! They really only managed to get one car in. Red Camel - Jordans.nl Seat Leon Super Copa 2
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Old 28 Jan 2012, 23:49 (Ref:3018353)   #759
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hmm also this partnership with creventic doesnt seem like it really worked! They really only managed to get one car in. Red Camel - Jordans.nl Seat Leon Super Copa 2
When this car shows up on the big hill, we know it is here.. until then...
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Old 29 Jan 2012, 00:02 (Ref:3018355)   #760
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When this car shows up on the big hill, we know it is here.. until then...
well yeah that is true.
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Old 29 Jan 2012, 00:59 (Ref:3018363)   #761
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Conroy lancer and Nelson rx8 withdrawn, possibly Mosler as well.....and then there were 29
why the Mosler? Where's that news?
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Doesnt speed come with the basic foxtel package subscription? No need to subscribe to Speed specifically.
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I believe it does in metropolitan areas, but unsure of the rest ?
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Old 29 Jan 2012, 01:40 (Ref:3018370)   #763
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why the Mosler? Where's that news?
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I'm gathering that some people believe that the withdrawel of Matthew White as a driver has put the cars entry in doubt.
Surely there are lots of raised hands .......... Max Papis come on down ?
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Old 29 Jan 2012, 02:12 (Ref:3018376)   #764
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I'm gathering that some people believe that the withdrawal of Matthew White as a driver has put the cars entry in doubt.
Surely there are lots of raised hands .......... Max Papis come on down ?
If by Matthew you mean Damien, then you are correct. Once again a jump to a conclusion before a decision has been made!

Rod and Damien are and have been a great (winning) partnership but AFIK Rod's entry was not contingent on Damien having to be in one of the co-driver seats.

On another note, good to get word through that the SPEED US guys were chatting about the 12 Hour during the Rolex 24 call this morning Aussie time. I love Production Cars - but THAT wouldn't have happened if there weren't GT cars racing in the 12 Hour...
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Old 29 Jan 2012, 02:22 (Ref:3018378)   #765
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Oh no...what has happened?...I'm in total agreement with FFC...
gees, missed that!

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Old 29 Jan 2012, 02:33 (Ref:3018380)   #766
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If you look at the driver board on the 12hr website there is no shortage of talent with their hand up for a drive.
Guess it depends on whether they want money or bring it
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Old 29 Jan 2012, 05:00 (Ref:3018397)   #768
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Old 29 Jan 2012, 07:46 (Ref:3018419)   #769
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Its a shame, i was really hoping that Quinn would enter his porsche and have baird with long and maybe westbrook as drivers. What a team that would be!!
This car was racing at Taupo today, under new ownership, and I was talking to one of the crew about why they weren't on their way to Bathurst. He said their entry was declined! He did say that a later spec GT3RSR would have been allowed, but not this one.

If you're interested, this is what the car looks like now.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...po_TRS_610.jpg

... and I hope Glenn has more luck with the Porsche than he did with his EVO-X.
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Old 29 Jan 2012, 08:31 (Ref:3018437)   #770
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Talking about declined entries, Mal Rose talks about his disapointment at his car not being allowed to run at the 12 hrs in this interview.

http://www.insidespeed.com.au/ep-489...feat-mal-rose/
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This car was racing at Taupo today, under new ownership, and I was talking to one of the crew about why they weren't on their way to Bathurst. He said their entry was declined! He did say that a later spec GT3RSR would have been allowed, but not this one.
He bought Quinn's Cup R from last year, or his older RSR? If it is the Cup R...... It ran last year, so other than it missed the cut off date for entry, I can't imagine why they were refused.....
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If you're interested, this is what the car looks like now.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/...po_TRS_610.jpg
That looks like Quinn's old 997 RSR that he ran in the 24hr Nurburgring with Bairdo. It's an FIA GT2-spec car a little different from the GT3R they ran at Bathurst last year. Still very cool, and it's nice to know where the car went.
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That looks like Quinn's old 997 RSR that he ran in the 24hr Nurburgring with Bairdo. It's an FIA GT2-spec car a little different from the GT3R they ran at Bathurst last year. Still very cool, and it's nice to know where the car went.
Indeed it is.... i looked at the thread earlier on my phone via tapatalk, and it didn't show the link to the pic.....
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That looks like Quinn's old 997 RSR that he ran in the 24hr Nurburgring with Bairdo. It's an FIA GT2-spec car a little different from the GT3R they ran at Bathurst last year. Still very cool, and it's nice to know where the car went.
Wonder if it's the 07 or 08 car?

I think he had both like Shaun.

You'd think the latest GT3 cars would quicker than the 08 RSR.
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