SUV's to race at Bathurst 12 hours

inpitlane · 2 Oct 2008, 07:23 (Ref:2302521)

A class for SUVs including Porsche Cayenne, Ford Territory and even Hummers is the surprise of the class structure and vehicle eligibility list released by organisers of the Bathurst 12 hour Showroom Enduro. The final class structure and vehicle eligibility list has, according to organisers been prepared following extensive consultation with manufacturers, entrants and the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS).   
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Got to admit if you want variety in your motorsport this ones got it in heaps.

Reload · 2 Oct 2008, 08:22 (Ref:2302554)

What a joke !!

hadlou · 2 Oct 2008, 08:29 (Ref:2302556)

won't they roll over in the esses? a V8 car has only 3 wheels on the road there... so a SUV can be in a difficult position

let's see if it will have some entries

inpitlane · 2 Oct 2008, 08:37 (Ref:2302564)

Quote:

Originally Posted by hadlou

won't they roll over in the esses? a V8 car has only 3 wheels on the road there... so a SUV can be in a difficult position

let's see if it will have some entries

You've got to admit it's got great comedy value, but what's more when we got the release I was doing some commentary with my colleague Michael Teychenne and we immediately started wondering what would be the car to have, how much slower they could be than the top cars, who might enter what, we're even looking at trying to knock up an entry ourselves.
For the getting people talking viewpoint it's worked a treat already. My few contacts within that segment of the market are all getting calls.

bluesport · 2 Oct 2008, 08:38 (Ref:2302566)

Quote:

Originally Posted by hadlou

won't they roll over in the esses? a V8 car has only 3 wheels on the road there... so a SUV can be in a difficult position

let's see if it will have some entries

Basically I have no problem with the fundamentals of the idea, but the high centre of gravity and the thought of rollover is a worry.

Reload · 2 Oct 2008, 08:41 (Ref:2302569)

When they start rolling over at the chase your going to think that your watching the Paris to Dakar.

PVDA · 2 Oct 2008, 08:43 (Ref:2302571)

I just want to see the quicker cars try to pass a Hummer on a track as narrow as Bathurst...............

Average Punter · 2 Oct 2008, 09:00 (Ref:2302580)

Maybe I will get to put some race numbers on my CX-9 after all......

peckstar · 2 Oct 2008, 09:05 (Ref:2302582)

what a good idea, it is afterall production car racing and they are one of the biggest market sellers, does anyone want to sponsor me and my turbo tezza, i'' let you drive

now is ther a hilux class

mtpanorama · 2 Oct 2008, 10:07 (Ref:2302638)

The wife has a new Kluger........time for a cage

1200Datto27 · 2 Oct 2008, 10:23 (Ref:2302653)

At least they shouldn't get bogged in the sandtraps when they go into them.

dougcharli · 2 Oct 2008, 10:28 (Ref:2302661)

Maybe time to dust off the Lada Niva lol

Razor · 2 Oct 2008, 11:26 (Ref:2302700)

Hmm, I always wanted to try and get my family's Toyota Landcruiser around Bathurst. They always say "climb every mountian." Now I can finally prove that theory. :P

Rombles1 · 2 Oct 2008, 11:47 (Ref:2302718)

Oooh oooh oooh, get the new Aussie Stig to race the stretch Hummer from the first episode of Top Gear Australia - now THAT is an SUV!!!!!

Sultan · 2 Oct 2008, 12:11 (Ref:2302736)

Well I have a Wrangler with a 2" lift & 32"tyres - won't have to worry about rolling the thing around the Chase, it'll be quicker just to drive through it!!

Oh, & rollcage standard!!

**Woolley** · 2 Oct 2008, 12:36 (Ref:2302750)

Quote:

Originally Posted by PVDA

I just want to see the quicker cars try to pass a Hummer on a track as narrow as Bathurst...............

I was thinking the opposite - a Hummer passing a smaller car: "Hmm, didn't notice that bump on the last lap."

racer69 · 2 Oct 2008, 16:15 (Ref:2302876)

Does my Niva qualify?

EDIT: dougcharli - perhaps we should consider a joint assault

Malfunction Junction · 2 Oct 2008, 23:22 (Ref:2303129)

Grant Denyer's comback drive?

I'm sorry....

Muznik · 3 Oct 2008, 01:21 (Ref:2303152)

hmm Cayenne, Jeep SRT, BMW X5... would be an interesting race but not sure how they will fare in the other traffic.

dsg · 3 Oct 2008, 02:00 (Ref:2303158)

The Niva or Suzuki might be a good choice as most of the other vehicles mentioned will be pitting every half dozen laps to refuel.

DAVID PATERSON · 3 Oct 2008, 03:58 (Ref:2303175)

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Originally Posted by dsg

The Niva or Suzuki might be a good choice as most of the other vehicles mentioned will be pitting every half dozen laps to refuel.

......and change brake pads!

I wouldn't want to spin a little Car and get t-boned by a LaND cRUISER.

Reload · 3 Oct 2008, 04:14 (Ref:2303179)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malfunction Junction

Grant Denyer's comback drive?

I'm sorry....

Would need a trampoline to get in.

RotorFan · 3 Oct 2008, 10:14 (Ref:2303336)

Considering not one of the V8 Utes turned up this year, what are the chance of this? Believe it when I see it.

**GTRMagic** · 3 Oct 2008, 11:17 (Ref:2303368)

How do most of these exotic cars/trucks qualify under the price ceiling?

hadlou · 3 Oct 2008, 16:42 (Ref:2303538)

before to enter with a SUV, you've got to do some tests on the track.

But as Bathurst isn't a permanent track, when could teams do the test?

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