A1 Team Australia Sydney Appearances

D.R.T. · 11 Jan 2007, 02:25 (Ref:1811968)

AJ and the A1 Team Aus team along with the car will be making public appearances across Sydney in the upcoming week/s

Here are the details

http://www.a1gp.com/News/NewsArticle.aspx?newsId=30237

For all the Sydney siders get along

gkmarshall · 25 Jan 2007, 01:29 (Ref:1825326)

I saw all the the cars getting unloaded from a cargo plane @ sydney airport yesterday, then they were loaded onto trucks headed for EC i would presume.

D.R.T. · 25 Jan 2007, 04:33 (Ref:1825367)

A1 Team Australia have a live track cross on Channel 9's Today morning show on Friday.

D.R.T. · 28 Jan 2007, 12:09 (Ref:1827732)

In a Sydney newspaper it was reported that certain journos asked Alan Jones why he didnt put a local touring car driver in the seat for the Australian round.

Apparently after a few minutes of uncontrollable laughter AJ responded " None of them could touch Karl (Reindler)."

Kiwi3 · 29 Jan 2007, 10:21 (Ref:1828426)

Is James Courtney not now a local touring car driver? I don't think he could touch Karl...becuase he would be a lap ahead!

D.R.T. · 29 Jan 2007, 10:40 (Ref:1828435)

James Courtney's name was mentioned but the point AJ made was that he hasnt driven an open wheel car in many years, why put him a car he has no knowledge of for one weekend.

gcalvert · 30 Jan 2007, 04:31 (Ref:1829170)

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Originally Posted by D.R.T.

James Courtney's name was mentioned but the point AJ made was that he hasnt driven an open wheel car in many years, why put him a car he has no knowledge of for one weekend.

In simple what they need to do is get some stabiity behind one driver so that they can ground themselves in the car. Australia's problem is that we have a lack of drivers who are, 1. currently turning fast laps in a GP2 equivilent machine, 2. are available for A1GP on a consistent basis. So as I see it no quick fixes invest in one of the younger guns and give them the seat time. Karl seems to be the choice at the moment, we could debate others, but lets stick it out with Karl for now.

Sticking Craig Lowdenes, Rick Kelly, Mark Skaife or any other high profile tin top driver in one of these would be great on Wed and Thursday but likely to be a turn off by Sunday. People like winners. All these guys and others are proven single seat winners, but they are way out of practice in these types of machines, and a touring car ain't a racing car, it is a car you race (i am not anti-tourers). It takes more than 20 laps to nail it, some what of a problem in a control category like A1GP.

Armco Bender · 30 Jan 2007, 06:54 (Ref:1829191)

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Apparently after a few minutes of uncontrollable laughter AJ responded " None of them could touch Karl (Reindler)."

errr....... it may have escaped Mr Jones attention the Aussie car was almost stone cold motherless last at Taupo.....infact another couple of laps and Hulkenberg would have lapped him.Surerly theres someone else over there who can pedal an open wheeler faster?.

D.R.T. · 30 Jan 2007, 07:59 (Ref:1829209)

In fairness I think that alot more to do with the car than Karls ability. I cant see a touring car driver outdoing him.

That said, Barton Mawer would be the best option for the team.

Kiwi3 · 31 Jan 2007, 08:01 (Ref:1829933)

Like Ireland it seems to be more than a driver problem.

To Reindler's defense he did keep his nose out of trouble in Beijing to get a podium, however I don't know anything else about him so shouldn't really make any more comment.

Last2LiftOff · 31 Jan 2007, 11:58 (Ref:1830125)

A snazzy new look to the car for the home race here. I quite like it. Probably better pics than this one out there but too lazy to try and hunt one down.

It's a bit Brazilian-looking (in his picture anyway), but the Foster's logo's a giveaway.

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The graphics were provided by Evolution Signs, whilst ABS Smash Repairs completed the paintwork for the car’s new style.

Last2LiftOff · 31 Jan 2007, 13:45 (Ref:1830210)

And while I'm at it, if anyone has Friday's session times handy, I'd appreciate it.

strider · 31 Jan 2007, 14:20 (Ref:1830241)

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Originally Posted by Kiwi3

To Reindler's defense he did keep his nose out of trouble in Beijing to get a podium, however I don't know anything else about him so shouldn't really make any more comment.

You can find Karl Reindler's career details here. Winning the the Austrian F3 Championship in 'o4 was good, but he has found it much harder since he moved up to British F3. 16th after a part season in '05 and 14th after a full season last year.

Someone pretty senior in the team told me that Barton Mawer was quickest of the rookies in the pre-season Silverstone test, so I don't know why he hasn't been given a shot. Maybe his face doesn't fit.

In the longer term, look out for John Martin. Australian FF Chammpion last year and a race winner in UK FF, too. It's rumoured that he will be receiving help from CAMS to race in British F3 this year, which could be interesting. There may be an announcement at Eastern Creek.

Last2LiftOff · 1 Feb 2007, 01:23 (Ref:1830730)

I did find a Friday schedule here if anyone else was interested.

D.R.T. · 1 Feb 2007, 02:12 (Ref:1830751)

Thanks for that heading down tomorrow so should be good.

Talking about the new paint job, I prefer the old one by alot.

Last2LiftOff · 1 Feb 2007, 02:51 (Ref:1830760)

Oh, you're welcome DRT.

Let us know what you think of the new livery in person then would you? 'Cause it sure ain't gonna look any different on live timing.

D.R.T. · 2 Feb 2007, 02:14 (Ref:1831555)

They had the new paint scheme as the primary car and the old paint scheme on the T car. Side by side the T car is the winner.

Last2LiftOff · 2 Feb 2007, 02:31 (Ref:1831561)

And the primary car DRT? Is it, pardon the expression, as Brazilian-looking in person?

Next practise session in another half-hour or so I think. Live timing here.

Robert Ryan · 2 Feb 2007, 19:57 (Ref:1832124)

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Is James Courtney not now a local touring car driver? I don't think he could touch Karl...becuase he would be a lap ahead!

Karl really has not fired..Martin would have been a better bet.

D.R.T. · 4 Feb 2007, 13:41 (Ref:1833198)

Definately one for the future, say maybe the 2007/2008 season but I cant help but wonder why Mawer hasnt been given a run yet.

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