2016 Virgin Australia Supercars Championship - Results and TalkTouring Cars 

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05XR8
Is Mostert good or what?

The Future is in control. Awesome stuff.

Hmm, Toyota branding on Holdsworth's wing. :D
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It's been there since Clipsal, but has been reduced massively as Simon McNamara was apparently unimpressed with it. Wouldn't surprise me if he brings in Toyota with the help of one Steve Halam. Makes sense considering V8SC are in talks with a prominent carmaker for a future entry in the series. And also since Lexus opted not to participate in V8SC, keeping the door open for parent company, Toyota.
 
Dagnabbit! Puncture.

Awesome job by The Future. He just put on a clinic. Great speed.

Sucks for Mostert but, DJRTP Get a podium to add to 2 poles.

One more lap and Coulthard would have been on Whincup's bumper.
 
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How about that? He makes a trip to Sweden, we can win an S60 RC car, he gets pole and a win. Awesome start to the weekend.

Hmm, and VESA are worried about brakes...
 
After all reliability problems and whatnot GRM have had recently. Could not be happier for McLaughlin, well deserved result. 👍 And a great drive from Tander to get inside the ten.
 
Even though I won't get to see the race replay on 10 until 8:30, I may as well ask how Lowndes faired?
 
LMSCorvetteGT2
It sounds like a gimmick, that's the problem. Gimmicks in my eyes should always be judged as bad despite what "entertainment" value they bring.
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After seeing those tyre failures in the last race, should we just give drivers ultra ultra hard ones to prevent this from occuring again?

Everything has an entertainment value to it, everything is a gimmick in a way, so again I dont see the problem with this.

As for Phillip Island: it was a pretty interesting race, some good battles through out the field and well done to Scotty. I think he and the team really needed that, not just for Volvo but for themselves. Everyone else seemed about normal but DJRTP had a really good strategy it seems. BJR left it too late but DJRTP got it just about right, its a shame what happened to Pye but that team is looking good and strong.

I believe this is now 6 different winners from 6 races?? You think there will be a 7th different tomorrow? :D
 
Dustone
After seeing those tyre failures in the last race, should we just give drivers ultra ultra hard ones to prevent this from occuring again?

Everything has an entertainment value to it, everything is a gimmick in a way, so again I dont see the problem with this.

As for Phillip Island: it was a pretty interesting race, some good battles through out the field and well done to Scotty. I think he and the team really needed that, not just for Volvo but for themselves. Everyone else seemed about normal but DJRTP had a really good strategy it seems. BJR left it too late but DJRTP got it just about right, its a shame what happened to Pye but that team is looking good and strong.

I believe this is now 6 different winners from 6 races?? You think there will be a 7th different tomorrow? :D
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No everything isn't a gimmick. And many things are done at the safety of others despite the entertainment value, if they wanted it as a simple safety measure then say so, but do do it in the name of cost cutting. I've already made my point quite clear to PM, argue that. I shouldn't have to repeat myself.
 
About the hard compound tyre. Even if the tyre failures were due to rocks, that construction might not have enough give. Maybe the soft tyre is the better all around option. Create a super soft for Super Street races.

How can a place like Adelaide with all it's curbs and debris not see a high amount of tyre failures? I understand about the high lateral loads the long corners produce. Just seems a bit suspect. Pye was turning right and the tyre let go. Chaz was just about to turn and the tyre let go. I think Dunlop will recommend 20psi minimum pressures.

Any way, we did see the Volvo pull away with ease(and Moffat was able to hold off Slade who had way fresher tyres). DJRTP had no brake issues. RBRA played the right strategy with Whincup. The Nissans were fast, if only Caruso made a better start. Today will be interesting.
 
05XR8
About the hard compound tyre. Even if the tyre failures were due to rocks, that construction might not have enough give. Maybe the soft tyre is the better all around option. Create a super soft for Super Street races.
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I thought for this season the hard compound was last years soft, and the new soft was an even softer version?
 
R1600Turbo
I thought for this season the hard compound was last years soft, and the new soft was an even softer version?
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From this
http://www.speedcafe.com/2015/07/17/v8-supercars-to-test-three-new-tyre-compounds/
It appears they are still using a hard compound and the soft from last year.

They should go with the grippier tyre with high deg, for the Super Street races. Leave the current soft as the standard tyre. Do away with a hard compound. I'm sure they could make a grippier tyre with a strong sidewall. As Dunlop mentioned, there isn't enough to determine what happened as those tyres are completely destroyed.
 
05XR8
From this
http://www.speedcafe.com/2015/07/17/v8-supercars-to-test-three-new-tyre-compounds/
It appears they are still using a hard compound and the soft from last year.

They should go with the grippier tyre with high deg, for the Super Street races. Leave the current soft as the standard tyre. Do away with a hard compound. I'm sure they could make a grippier tyre with a strong sidewall. As Dunlop mentioned, there isn't enough to determine what happened as those tyres are completely destroyed.
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I have to disagree with you about the current Hard tyre.
In my opinion, whenever you limit the grip level in a class of racing, it makes the application of brakes/power and cornering grip a fine line operation that's very easy to overstep the mark and that in itself allows the very best drivers to rise to the top. Anyone hamfisted in their approach is quickly found out. Don't get me wrong, I'm not asking for Supercars to adopt Bob Jane All Rounder taxi tyres but please give us a tyre that allows the drivers to belt the hell out of them without fear of overheating or failure.
Whatever tyres they used to put on a Sierra for a 1 hour race around Amaroo or Winton proves it is possible.
 
Is that the best Qualifying result the 34 has ever had?

EDIT: yesterday's race result for Moffat was the best ever for the 34 Volvo, it took it 80 races to finish in the top 10.
 
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R1600Turbo
3 Fords, 3 Holdens, 2 Nissans and 2 Volvo's in the top 10. Good variety, nice to see.
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Look like there's room for one or two new manufacturers. ;)

Pete05
I have to disagree with you about the current Hard tyre.
In my opinion, whenever you limit the grip level in a class of racing, it makes the application of brakes/power and cornering grip a fine line operation that's very easy to overstep the mark and that in itself allows the very best drivers to rise to the top. Anyone hamfisted in their approach is quickly found out. Don't get me wrong, I'm not asking for Supercars to adopt Bob Jane All Rounder taxi tyres but please give us a tyre that allows the drivers to belt the hell out of them without fear of overheating or failure.
Whatever tyres they used to put on a Sierra for a 1 hour race around Amaroo or Winton proves it is possible.
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Some drivers were amazed how long the soft tyre held on at Clipsal and the GP. I can't wait for the race, though.
 
turbofozz
Is that the best Qualifying result the 34 has ever had?

EDIT: yesterday's race result for Moffat was the best ever for the 34 Volvo, it took it 80 races to finish in the top 10.
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David Wall made the Top 10 Shootout last year in Sydney but was pushed out because of a driving infringement.
 
Yep, this will be very interesting. Hoping McLaughlin can be the first to win multiple races in 2016, Whincup won't make it easy though. Wondering if Courtney can pick up a few more places too with that good race pace.
 

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