V8 SuperTourers in NZ - 'Car Of Tomorrow' - Page 26

brown dog · 7 Nov 2011, 05:55 (Ref:2982598)

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Originally Posted by Goat Boy

Yeah I know, I'd rather it was unified but I'd also rather see TMC not involved too. If the V8ST go some way to achieving that I'll be happy...

Can't believe they used the BMW's for support - great series but definitely a club sport as the cars are old. Mind you, so are pre-65's and V8 Muscle Cars and I love them... Go the Custaxi!

I tend to agree, and I run a BMW! It is definitely club racing, and the competitors know that. I am not sure why the committee decided running at a Tier 1 event would be a good idea. But with over 100 entry fees, I can see the attraction for the race organisers!

Point2 · 8 Nov 2011, 06:19 (Ref:2983030)

Sad news is I know of 2 NZV8 entries who ran at puke not going to Ruapuna.
MSNZ is begging for them to go to make minimum grids of 16.

If no numbers and race is pulled then what for NZ v8s until NZST arrive and drive?

promax · 8 Nov 2011, 07:00 (Ref:2983032)

why are you posting this in the ST thread?

Point2 · 8 Nov 2011, 07:20 (Ref:2983035)

Relates to post 624.
But yes you are correct.

Ugy · 8 Nov 2011, 18:54 (Ref:2983234)

Wow... sounds like the NZST are going to be more popular than the Aussie Supercars. Maybe in 2012 they could be a support class for Bathurst ?

promax · 8 Nov 2011, 19:05 (Ref:2983238)

umm V8 Supercar already has a support series. i thinking you're jumping the gun just a bit if you think ST is going to bigger than Supercars haha

Carsandmotorracing · 9 Nov 2011, 03:09 (Ref:2983382)

More popular than V8 Supercars?? Yeah, a bit eager dude.

Chappelli · 9 Nov 2011, 04:47 (Ref:2983402)

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Originally Posted by Ugy

Wow... sounds like the NZST are going to be more popular than the Aussie Supercars. Maybe in 2012 they could be a support class for Bathurst ?

Similar car, similar drivers...Sounds like NZST are going to be as popular as NZV8's was/is...

(small caveat: I do think that NZST are doing a substantially better job of promoting their series than TMC, so I wouldn't be shocked if the class grows beyond that.)

promax · 9 Nov 2011, 05:38 (Ref:2983415)

agree! the ST boys and girls do do a good job updating their sites and do try to keep their fans informed. TMC really need to pull their finger out on that front!

Ugy · 9 Nov 2011, 05:49 (Ref:2983418)

Fishing's good this time of the year if you use the right bait.

promax · 9 Nov 2011, 06:03 (Ref:2983419)

fishing in this forum? umm yeah you're 10 years too late

MarioNZ · 10 Nov 2011, 02:25 (Ref:2983800)

Hmm, another 'Name' for the series. Looks to be gathering momentum. Wonder who the other car is for?

http://www.speedcafe.com/2011/11/10/...tourers-drive/

Carsandmotorracing · 10 Nov 2011, 02:40 (Ref:2983806)

Awesome, I hope another V8 driver get's the ride. Or even Rubens, he hasen't got a ride in F1 next year aparently

Ugy · 10 Nov 2011, 19:12 (Ref:2984092)

The way GMH are throwing the money around most likely tander or skaife.

Goat Boy · 11 Nov 2011, 00:07 (Ref:2984175)

Wow, would love to see Skaifey here! I wonder if Jason Bargwanna will make the jump from NZV8 to V8ST too...

promax · 11 Nov 2011, 01:17 (Ref:2984182)

curious Aussie drivers have been mentioned

is the series too expensive for the locals?

promax · 11 Nov 2011, 01:18 (Ref:2984184)

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Originally Posted by Carsandmotorracing

Awesome, I hope another V8 driver get's the ride. Or even Rubens, he hasen't got a ride in F1 next year aparently

would Rubens be fast enough

Biggy G · 11 Nov 2011, 01:43 (Ref:2984190)

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Originally Posted by promax

curious Aussie drivers have been mentioned

is the series too expensive for the locals?

On the released drivers list on their website, only one is an out and out Aussie (McConville). We've seen plenty of Aussies run the NZV8's in the past too.

One would think when the endurance portion rolls around, we will see plenty of Aussies, not sure there is a big enough pool of V8 pilots in NZ to cover the 32 spots is there? Especially if the NZV8 drivers don't want to be seen playing on the other side of the fence.

promax · 11 Nov 2011, 01:53 (Ref:2984193)

i was talking about Aussie drivers being mentioned for the final seat

true we have seen Aussies in NZV8.. but there were plenty of kiwi drivers in the field too.

Ugy · 11 Nov 2011, 02:20 (Ref:2984197)

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Originally Posted by Goat Boy

Wow, would love to see Skaifey here! I wonder if Jason Bargwanna will make the jump from NZV8 to V8ST too...

Nah don't want skaife racing, he'd win by a nose every race.

Axeman444 · 11 Nov 2011, 03:02 (Ref:2984210)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ugy

The way GMH are throwing the money around most likely tander or skaife.

wouldn't that be ironic, the Comish of Aus V8SC racing in NZST

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biggy G

On the released drivers list on their website, only one is an out and out Aussie (McConville). We've seen plenty of Aussies run the NZV8's in the past too.

One would think when the endurance portion rolls around, we will see plenty of Aussies, not sure there is a big enough pool of V8 pilots in NZ to cover the 32 spots is there? Especially if the NZV8 drivers don't want to be seen playing on the other side of the fence.

what is the expected outcome by the powers that be if Fred Bloggs has the money and means (and desire) to run both series, and indeed does so?

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Originally Posted by Ugy

Nah don't want skaife racing, he'd win by a nose every race.

GOLD

Biggy G · 11 Nov 2011, 03:09 (Ref:2984212)

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Originally Posted by Axeman444

what is the expected outcome by the powers that be if Fred Bloggs has the money and means (and desire) to run both series, and indeed does so?

Powers that be of which series? Paul Manuell has run the first round of the NZV8's not sure if he intends to continue.

Axeman444 · 11 Nov 2011, 04:07 (Ref:2984227)

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Originally Posted by Biggy G

Powers that be of which series?

either?

Carsandmotorracing · 11 Nov 2011, 04:56 (Ref:2984235)

Quote:

Originally Posted by promax

would Rubens be fast enough

He'd lap the field in two laps

promax · 11 Nov 2011, 05:01 (Ref:2984236)

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Originally Posted by Carsandmotorracing

He'd lap the field in two laps

would he be allowed to lap the field if Schumacher was his team mate?

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