The Totally Ripper/Bonza V8 Supercar Thread.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 24 Oct 2010, 05:14

That was a massive hit for Tander.

Safety car deployed and I'm under the impression that almost everyone is fueled to the finish with 42 or so laps left

Myrvold · Post by **Myrvold** » 25 Oct 2010, 01:15

A Canadian on fifth today,- no, I'm not talking about Tagliani!

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 13 Nov 2010, 01:07

The V8s are racing at Symmons Plains today and the weather forecast at Launceston predicts rain, rain and more rain

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 13 Nov 2010, 01:10

What are the odds of someone putting it into the wall at the hairpin at some point?

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 13 Nov 2010, 01:24

the Masked Lapwing wrote:What are the odds of someone putting it into the wall at the hairpin at some point?

At this rate about 1:1

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 13 Nov 2010, 05:01

Tander will start on pole ahead of Lowndes and Winterbottom. I just get the feeling after seeing the times that Kelly Racing must be in a bit of money trouble, because that can be the only reason Tony Ricciardello is driving a V8.

ADx_Wales · Post by **ADx_Wales** » 13 Nov 2010, 21:09

The Britcar weekend (not to be confused with the BTCC weekend) will incorporate a one-make V8 based saloon car series. Vauxhall VXR8s , with the intention of racing 650hp versions in 2012!!!

All that's missing now is some TV exposure and some v8 Fords, which dont really get made in Britain.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 13 Nov 2010, 21:16

Where was the weather that was promised?

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 13 Nov 2010, 22:19

ADx_Wales wrote:The Britcar weekend (not to be confused with the BTCC weekend) will incorporate a one-make V8 based saloon car series. Vauxhall VXR8s (The Monaro essentially), with the intention of racing 650hp versions in 2012!!!

All that's missing now is some TV exposure and some v8 Fords, which dont really get made in Britain.

The VXR8 was a Commodore wasn't it? The Monaro was called the Monaro.

ADx_Wales · Post by **ADx_Wales** » 14 Nov 2010, 09:44

the Masked Lapwing wrote:
ADx_Wales wrote:The Britcar weekend (not to be confused with the BTCC weekend) will incorporate a one-make V8 based saloon car series. Vauxhall VXR8s (The Monaro essentially), with the intention of racing 650hp versions in 2012!!!

All that's missing now is some TV exposure and some v8 Fords, which dont really get made in Britain.

The VXR8 was a Commodore wasn't it? The Monaro was called the Monaro.

I'm going to fix this, because the VXR8 has no link whatsoever to either Commodoore or Monaro, But I can see where you got the Commodoore link though, The VX was a Commodore, however since 2003, vauxhall's racing arm has been called VX-Racing, which has shrunk down to VXR and seem to be making modified Vauxhalls rather than racing them, but that's set to change when the Insignia gets into the BTCC (I think)

simonracer · Post by **simonracer** » 18 Nov 2010, 07:54

Bad news, Jason Richards (driver) has cancer:

Brad Jones Racing released a statement today (Thursday) stating driver Jason Richards has withdrawn from the 2010 V8 Supercar Championship after being diagnosed with a tumor.

The statement said hospital tests performed this week have revealed Richards has a tumor in his abdomen.

“A team of specialists is planning the best course of action and the tumor is expected to be removed early next week,” it said.

“As a result Jason will not be competing in the final two rounds of the 2010 V8 Supercar Championship Series.

“Andrew Jones will drive the Team BOC BJR Commodore in his place.”

Messages of support can be sent via the comments section below, the Jason Richards Fan Page on Facebook or snail mail.

The team’s mailing address is 4/838 Hope Court, Albury, New South Wales, 2640.

BigPond, who is a sponsor of Jason, wishes him all the best.

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 20 Nov 2010, 06:27

Why is it that the one race I don't watch gets a red flag in it?

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 20 Nov 2010, 06:32

the Masked Lapwing wrote:Why is it that the one race I don't watch gets a red flag in it?

Because Paul Dumbrell can be a tool at times (I will admit though that he has been on fine form this season)

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 21 Nov 2010, 05:38

2nd Red flag in two races involving an HRT. Awesome!

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 21 Nov 2010, 09:10

the Masked Lapwing wrote:2nd Red flag in two races involving an HRT. Awesome!

Huge accident is huge

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 04 Dec 2010, 05:52

This race has completely changed my mind about the Homebush circuit... Courtney out, Whincup out, Winterbottom out. Why couldn't this have happened at Abu Dhabi?

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 04 Dec 2010, 06:01

It's Spa 98 all over again

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 04 Dec 2010, 06:19

Jonathon Webb shall go down in history as the only Ford driver I wanted to win :lol:

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 04 Dec 2010, 06:21

the Masked Lapwing wrote:Jonathon Webb shall go down in history as the only Ford driver I wanted to win

Ditto

Seriously though that was one of the best races I have ever seen. What makes this weekend even better is that the weather will not clear up for the next week atleast.

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 04 Dec 2010, 06:31

But this proves how stupid the rules are, because Courtney has effectively been gifted the championship despite only being one spot ahead of Whincup.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 04 Dec 2010, 22:34

For those who missed it here's what happened

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 05 Dec 2010, 06:02

Compared to yesterday, this race is positively dull...

Captain Hammer · Post by **Captain Hammer** » 05 Dec 2010, 09:44

Short of a meteorite taking out Greg Murphy (come on, if any driver deserves to be wiped out like that, it's Greg Murphy), it was always going to be difficult to top yesterday's race.

And also:

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 22 Jan 2011, 13:16

Revival!

Does anyone know if the Murphy to Kelly Racing or Bargs to BJR stories are true?

ADx_Wales · Post by **ADx_Wales** » 08 Oct 2011, 16:28

Elite Epic Bump:

Here it comes...

AdrianSutil · Post by **AdrianSutil** » 08 Oct 2011, 17:36

Cars #7 and #15 have my support. I love Jack Daniels

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 08 Oct 2011, 22:28

AdrianSutil wrote:Cars #7 and #15 have my support. I love Jack Daniels

Which makes it funny when the other two Kelly Racing cars qualified in the top 10 (on pole for Murphy, in fact.)

Besides, Lowndes and Skaife are gonna win. It's a forgone conclusion.

And for those who are unaware, the picture doesn't show the changes to the #17, #18 and #61's liveries.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 08 Oct 2011, 22:52

Ritter better not bath plug it up otherwise I'm going to find him and thump him over the head. And isit just me or does Michael Caruso look like a poor man's Nick Heidfeld?

F1000X · Post by **F1000X** » 08 Oct 2011, 23:19

They are showing live, flag-to-flag coverage in America this year.
THANK YOU SPEED CHANNEL

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 08 Oct 2011, 23:23

Wizzie wrote:Ritter better not bath plug it up otherwise I'm going to find him and thump him over the head. And isit just me or does Michael Caruso look like a poor man's Nick Heidfeld?

Hidden Valley '09.

I rest my case.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 09 Oct 2011, 00:15

the Masked Lapwing wrote:
Wizzie wrote:Ritter better not bath plug it up otherwise I'm going to find him and thump him over the head. And isit just me or does Michael Caruso look like a poor man's Nick Heidfeld?

Hidden Valley '09.

I rest my case.

But he's got the beard going and everything :lol:

Morris falling down the order faster than a rock. ROTR worthy already :lol:

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 09 Oct 2011, 00:22

Wizzie wrote:Morris falling down the order faster than a rock. ROTR worthy already

I reckon he's IIDOTR material - he hasn't hit anyone yet :lol:

F1000X · Post by **F1000X** » 09 Oct 2011, 01:01

Kind of a shame about that 17 year old kid putting the car into the wall, but who is really surprised?

Here's a question for more astute fans of the series (read: Aussies): what are your opinions of the 'Car of The Future"?

No more spools? Independent rear suspension? Is this a change for the better? I was a bit disappointed when they switched to sequential gearboxes, even if may have helped the teams keep from racking up powertrain troubles.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 09 Oct 2011, 01:20

ROTR: Luke Youlden :lol:

kobayashiftw · Post by **kobayashiftw** » 09 Oct 2011, 02:05

Wizzie wrote:ROTR: Luke Youlden

Luke Youldumb after that crash :oops:

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 09 Oct 2011, 02:06

Wizzie wrote:ROTR: Greg Ritter

Fixed...

And on the COTF, I reckon it's a brilliant idea, since these things have been essentially the same since 1993. As long as no other manufacturers join in

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 09 Oct 2011, 03:13

Here comes the rain

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 09 Oct 2011, 04:06

Now, if this was in Singapore, that car would have been left to burn. Good on those marshalls.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 09 Oct 2011, 04:07

That was an enormous shunt for Besnard. And they just did a brake pad change on that car too.
EDIT: it was the pad change that caused the crash

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 09 Oct 2011, 05:12

And what the hell was Whincup thinking?