2007 BIMF & the Bathurst 12 Hour Race (Merged x3) - Page 11

6.213km · 20 Feb 2007, 07:32 (Ref:1846118)

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Originally Posted by Senna05

In 1994 the RX7's were still stopping 10-15 minutes before the 994 Porsches. The 994's were pulling them in on the straights, the Mazda just handled sublimely.

I wasn't aware of the 120L tank, but now I am, I am even more impressed with how well it handled!

I'm excited! Bring it on!

The Factory backed RX7's @ Bathurst in 1992, 1993 & 1994 did not have the 120L Fuel Tank. They had the standard tank and stopped every hour.

In 1992 the team elected to pit the Greg Hansford Car early, to break up the pitstops between the two cars, but the cars stopped every hour for fuel.

The Fitzgerald entered 968 ClubSport Porsches in 1993 & 1994 on average, stopped about every 1 1/2 hours. It was a great contest both years. Interestingly in the final year at Bathurst in 1994, Peter Hopwood ran his RX7 considerably longer on fuel, some 15 mins from memory by sacrificing a few seconds a lap to the team mazdas.

In late 1994/early 1995 the RX7 SP was homologated by Mazda/ Allan Horsley to compete in the race, it had a rear wing & larger fuel tank and other bits and pieces, and took on the new porsche model, the 911 RSCS at the last 12hr race @ Eastern Creek after the Bathurst 12hr's demise. John Bowe & Dick Johnson won the race.

Im excited too... Bring on Easter!!

AussieV8 · 21 Feb 2007, 03:00 (Ref:1846924)

Maybe Mazda need to get a RX8 SP out now...

Senna05 · 21 Feb 2007, 07:54 (Ref:1847009)

As a proud Mazda driver, I'll say cheer's to that!

mtpanorama · 21 Feb 2007, 08:18 (Ref:1847035)

I have been checking with my own Powder Room and have come up with a few more entries.

These are all yet to be officially confirmed, but here goes

Sherrin motorsport x 3 BMW 130i

Bob Pearson X 2 Evo VIII ( Anton Metchelar in one )

5 other evo 8's and 1 evo 9

2 X WRX STi

Holden backed Astra Diesel ( all girl drivers) and a astra VRX ???? TBC

Alan Shephard new Mazda 3 MPS

Gary Holt and Barry Morcom both in BMW 335T's

Christian De'Gostin VE Comm SS

Troy Searle BMW 130i

Jason Bargwanna 350 Z ??????? this is TBC

Also Paul Stubber in a BMW 320i

Trevor Keene SUpercharged Mini

Chris Delfsma/ John Bowe/ Jack Elsgood BF Xr8

There are over 40 entries now , so it is shaping up to be agreat weekend

Christopher · 21 Feb 2007, 08:18 (Ref:1847036)

That would be great especially in BP Visco Warpaint.

mtpanorama · 26 Feb 2007, 20:28 (Ref:1852271)

More Powder room entries have come to light.

2 factory prepared subaru wrx spec c, drivers to be anounced later this week.

Factory Ralliart evo 9

Have also heard a whisper regarding a factory backed Ford Focus Xr5

stmorri · 27 Feb 2007, 04:21 (Ref:1852522)

I am really looking forward to this race, with all the different manufacturers being represented it will represent exactly (I think) what Bathurst distance races should be......a bit of something for almost everyone.

RotorFan · 27 Feb 2007, 04:24 (Ref:1852523)

Thanks mtpanorama. It looks like I will hopefully be going to my first Bathurst race this Easter

Missed out on the 24 hour, can't let this one go.

Looking forward to experiencing the Mountain the way it should be, without the hooligans.

mtpanorama · 27 Feb 2007, 04:40 (Ref:1852525)

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Originally Posted by RotorFan

Thanks mtpanorama. It looks like I will hopefully be going to my first Bathurst race this Easter

Missed out on the 24 hour, can't let this one go.

Looking forward to experiencing the Mountain the way it should be, without the hooligans.

You will have a great time at the 12 hour. No one really has a problem with you wandering in and looking at the cars, not too much to hide.
I will be helping out with the BMW 320i that Paul Stubber is driving and I will also be taking my sign cutting gear and working out of the On Track Motorsport truck, so come by and say hi.

I am also looking forward to the race. There is such a huge variety of makes and models with a lot of cars that have he potential to win the race.

00 XR8 · 27 Feb 2007, 04:48 (Ref:1852529)

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Originally Posted by mtpanorama

More Powder room entries have come to light.

2 factory prepared subaru wrx spec c, drivers to be anounced later this week.

Factory Ralliart evo 9

Have also heard a whisper regarding a factory backed Ford Focus Xr5

This is terrific news. Factory cars usually means factory pilots, and I think this race could do with a couple of those to get a little bit of media interest happening.

A Lowndes/Ingall/Bright Focus line-up anyone?

**GTRMagic** · 27 Feb 2007, 05:26 (Ref:1852544)

Mr Simonsen for an LWR-assisted Subaru line up perhaps??

stmorri · 27 Feb 2007, 09:26 (Ref:1852641)

Which models have a real chance for outright honours......tips anyone?

mtpanorama · 27 Feb 2007, 10:58 (Ref:1852707)

I have a few different ideas on an outright winner.
The twin turbo BMW's might be one to watch, but they are an unproven package.
A well sorted EVO/WRX will be quick depending on who the drivers are as to whether they treat it nicely.
The surprise could come from te hot hatch class. Mazda3 mps/focus xr5/astra turbo
Also the golf v6 could be a handy thing.
Then there are the v8/turbo falcadore brigade that could spring an upset.

I think a lot will have to do with the driver combinations. Not nessesarilly the speed differences between the drivers, but how they treat the machinery

Christopher · 27 Feb 2007, 13:45 (Ref:1852831)

Looking foward to the 12Hour, probably to early to ask this yet, but any chance of being able to watch it live on the net? or at least a online radio to keep up with what's happening?

Senna05 · 27 Feb 2007, 14:05 (Ref:1852860)

B24hr has a free webcast. Was dodgey from 2am-5am, but was great to watch (Filled in the adds when Mr Wilkinson was destroying our grandeur hopes..... god dammit, stupid luck!).

I'll happily pay up to $10 for live stream. Bigpond NextG will compliment my viewing from the mount!

stmorri · 28 Feb 2007, 02:03 (Ref:1853425)

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Originally Posted by mtpanorama

I have a few different ideas on an outright winner.
The twin turbo BMW's might be one to watch, but they are an unproven package.
A well sorted EVO/WRX will be quick depending on who the drivers are as to whether they treat it nicely.
The surprise could come from te hot hatch class. Mazda3 mps/focus xr5/astra turbo
Also the golf v6 could be a handy thing.
Then there are the v8/turbo falcadore brigade that could spring an upset.

I think a lot will have to do with the driver combinations. Not nessesarilly the speed differences between the drivers, but how they treat the machinery

I know the XR6 turbo is eligible but what about the Typhoon with it's 550 Nm of torque?

mtpanorama · 28 Feb 2007, 02:38 (Ref:1853432)

Yep, typhoon is eligible

stmorri · 28 Feb 2007, 02:55 (Ref:1853439)

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Originally Posted by mtpanorama

Yep, typhoon is eligible

Are there any entered? With that much torque available it seems that they would ideally suited to the climb up the mountain.

mtpanorama · 28 Feb 2007, 04:18 (Ref:1853459)

I am sure if any are entered. James Moffat was running one in GTP and it was built by Mr Robinson who is no stranger to preparing cars for endurance events. So hopefully it will be there. IIRC the team had actually built 2 cars but the second one never got a driver.

**GTRMagic** · 28 Feb 2007, 05:00 (Ref:1853467)

The 2 Subarus are reported in AA as being built/prepared by PBM.. to be run with Mr Crocker, Mr Atkinson, Mr Herridge and a number of other Subaru drivers from NZ....

There was still a whisper about an LWR-run Subaru for the enduro, pending sponsorship.... B24-experienced Mr A.Simonsen should be a walk up start...

mtpanorama · 28 Feb 2007, 05:06 (Ref:1853468)

Mr Herridge took the liberty turbo for a run at Waneroo a couple of weeks ago. I didn't think it was just a co incidence

mac · 28 Feb 2007, 21:47 (Ref:1854107)

Ah, but Mr Herridge isn't a "Subaru" driver - he's a fully-fledged privateer!

mtpanorama · 11 Mar 2007, 11:01 (Ref:1863554)

There are apparently a few not so happy campers in the ranks with the inclusion of the Spec C WRX's. This car was not on the initial list in Spec C form and some hard talking by Subaru to CAMS has seen it appear on the list.
Also from the powder room is that one of the Australian based subaru factory drivers doesnt actually hold a National Circuit competition licence.....another phone call to CAMS on the way.

Head Rev · 12 Mar 2007, 03:56 (Ref:1864270)

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Originally Posted by mac

Ah, but Mr Herridge isn't a "Subaru" driver - he's a fully-fledged privateer!

On dirt he is a privateer, but has been running under the Subaru banner (works driver) on the tarmac events last year and this year.

**GTRMagic** · 12 Mar 2007, 04:09 (Ref:1864274)

Can a Subaru WRX last for 12 hours?? They didnt do so well back in the B24 times.. although tyres were the bugbear that weekend

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