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Holden or Ford

  • Holden

    Votes: 209 36.2%

  • Ford

    Votes: 175 30.3%

  • Ford and Holden

    Votes: 64 11.1%

  • Nismo

    Votes: 74 12.8%

  • Erebus

    Votes: 7 1.2%

  • Nismo and Erebus

    Votes: 6 1.0%

  • Volvo

    Votes: 43 7.4%
  • Total voters
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It's not clear. They will either use the S60 or the S60 Polestar. I wouldn't be surprised if they're badged as Polestars, since that's Volvo's performance division.
 
prisonermonkeys
It's not clear. They will either use the S60 or the S60 Polestar. I wouldn't be surprised if they're badged as Polestars, since that's Volvo's performance division.
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Yeah, exactly, well I can't say I'm too heartbroken over Ford leaving, I think I'd be more sad if Merc or Nissan left after just one year.
 
I've noticed that SpeedCafe keep running images of the S60 being used in the Pirelli World Challenge. But I just found this picture of the S60 Polestar being used in the Scandinavian Tourcing Car Championship, and it looks phenomenal:

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Looks the part, But we have never been able to purchase any Polestar Volvo's here, So I think its doubtful that we get the flying V,
 
TDZdave
Looks the part, But we have never been able to purchase any Polestar Volvo's here, So I think its doubtful that we get the flying V,
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You will soon.
 
R1600Turbo
You will soon.
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Indeed. You can't currently buy a Nissan Altima down here, but they're racing it anyway - because they want to use V8 Supercars as a platform to promote the car before it goes on sale.
 
And on the heels of that. DJR confirms co-driver line=up.
Hot on the heels of confirmation that Steven Johnson will drive with Erebus Motorsport at this year’s endurance races, Dick Johnson Racing has announced its full co-driver line-up.
Ashley Walsh and Dale Wood will pair with Tim Blanchard and Chaz Mostert respectively, ensuring the Sandown 500 will mark Walsh’s V8 Supercars Championship debut.
Walsh and Wood currently occupy the top two places in the Dunlop Series standings – a series that Mostert himself had been the favourite to win prior to his move into a full-time seat with DJR.
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I think they've got their drivers the wrong way around. I'd put Walsh with Mostert and Wood with Blanchard, because Walsh seems a stronger driver than Wood just as Mostert is stronger than Blanchard.
 
Might miss the races this weekend. :(
 
Spacegoat
Hot on the heels of confirmation that Steven Johnson will drive with Erebus Motorsport at this year’s endurance races, Dick Johnson Racing has announced its full co-driver line-up.
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I wonder if DJR are considering a move to Mercedes next year. I find it very strange that Johnson is driving for them when the team could use him to great effect in one of their own cars. DJR's base is very close to Erebus HQ, and Erebus are planning to introduce an engine upgrade from HWA ahead of the endurance races. They're pretty much ahead of DJR on track even with the under-developed E63, so I wonder if Steven Johnson isn't going to Erebus for a fact-finding mission to assess the car for 2014 and beyond.
 
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I tell you what, with Opel back in Australia, if the cars sell well, that could be an option for GM Australia in the near future.
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Opel selling well??? Not sure how long they have been out for but I have still failed to see one on the road
 
I've been reading reviews in magazines that the cars are really good. Still havent seen any on the road either.

@prisonermonkeys, I was thinking the same about DJR. Erebus have the money, they are making spare cars as well. The E63 is only going to get better. Depending how good the V8 Supercar control engine is in the Volvo, that cars chassis still has to be developed. I also think NISSAN want to add more cars to the grid as well, but who knows when that will happen. I havent read anything about Holden so, it would be a smart move to run two E63s if he's thinking of going that route.

I just love the sound: http://www.speedcafe.com/2013/06/12/video-irwin-racing-darwin-preview/
 
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prisonermonkeys
I think they've got their drivers the wrong way around. I'd put Walsh with Mostert and Wood with Blanchard, because Walsh seems a stronger driver than Wood just as Mostert is stronger than Blanchard.
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I'm with you on that. The only reason I can see is them not wanting to have two Bathurst rookies(?) sharing the same car. And you could be onto something with the DJR to Mercedes thing.
 
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They really need to do a Hogs Breath livery!
 
Sorry for the double post but how is the live streaming options? Is it worth the price.
 
I'd say so. I'll miss this weekend though, laptop is being repaired.
 
All four Nissan's in the top 10 in practice after day 1. Hopefully they can carry that through the weekend.

Edit: Tim Slade in the E63 was 2nd...
 
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I'm impressed more by Slade, maybe they can land a podium too.
 
R1600Turbo
All four Nissan's in the top 10 in practice after day 1. Hopefully they can carry that through the weekend.

Edit: Tim Slade in the E63 was 2nd...
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Since straight line speed plays a key role in that long front straight, that's quite a surprise.
 
Well the Red Bull cars like to sandbag in practice, I noticed that in Austin. They'll be around the top for qualifying.
 
Hopefully HRT have taken that same approach, but judging from their qualifying performances so far this year, I doubt it. :indiff:


Bright seeks early departure for French connection.
Jet-setting driver Jason Bright will approach officials for permission to be excused from podium duties if the need arises at the SKYCITY Triple Crown at Darwin.
Bright is booked on a 6.20pm flight from Darwin to Singapore tomorrow leaving him less than 90 minutes to scamper from Hidden Valley to the airport.
The experienced Brad Jones Racing driver has finally found holes in his V8 Supercars schedule to be clear to make his debut in the Le Mans 24 Hour race from June 22-23. He has had opportunities in the past including with the Prodrive-run Aston Martin operation but V8 Supercars commitments stood in the way.
Bright is sharing an 8 Star Motorsports team GTE AM class Ferrari 458 Italia with Portuguese Mozambique-born driver Rui Aguas and Venezuelan Vincente Potolicchio next weekend.
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.9 seconds separate the field. Frosty starting 3rd, he gets off the line good. I hope the FPR pit stops are sorted. Rick Kelly should move up in the first couple laps. If Slade doesn't get help up, I think he can crack top 10 in the first lap. Tyres tyres tyres lets see how the hard tyres do in this heat. I'm hyped for Erebus!
 
Really nice result for Rick Kelly in 10th. And both HRT cars in the top ten for a change.
 
Spacegoat
Really nice result for Rick Kelly in 10th. And both HRT cars in the top ten for a change.
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I have no doubt HRT will get some wins. I know I don't speak of them much, I just expect them to be in the top 5 all year. Courtney and Tander are both quick.
 
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