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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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Oops, was away yesterday. That's what I get for not checking. :lol: :dunce:

Anyway, happy to see Percat back with Tander. I reckon Courtney and Murphy, will be serious threat for Bathurst too.
 
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GTC meaning it's technically a GT3 spec car? Or no?
 
Mac K
GTC meaning it's technically a GT3 spec car? Or no?
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I'm not to sure about the GTC category. I have to read more about it.

That info on the KELLY squad is GREAT news!!! And for PD to get involved in World Challenge is awesome as well! I've been to some races at Lime Rock and the category still looks strong.

AND SUPERGT!
 
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I think this will be the race to watch next year, even above Le Mans. The green hell is awesome and im not taking anything away from it but, you really cant rest ANYWHERE at the mountain. yeah, my wife wants it to change back to 24hours as well :) and she hopes they do a GT Academy in Australia as she wants me to have a go!
 
All this talk of Bathurst! One of the few races/tracks I want to see in person before I'm dead.
 
R1600Turbo
Should be 24. :grumpy:
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05XR8
yeah, my wife wants it to change back to 24hours as well :)
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Yep, love to see a return of the Bathurst 24hr, too. Especially with all these international teams getting involved with the 12hr in recent years. 👍
 
Then we will just have to get GRM to roll out the Monaro's again to win ;)
 
And then annouce that they'll be producing a special road-going version of them. Again. And then decide not to sell them afterall. Again.
 
http://www.speedcafe.com/2013/07/22/queensland-government-extends-v8-supercar-contracts/

im really looking forward to the race at Ipswich. with more time to practice before the race we'll get to see who in the mid-pack has stepped up their pace.

http://www.speedcafe.com/2013/07/22/mclaughlin-confirms-future-with-volvogrm/
If Slade leaves Erebus, and they cant get Wil Davison, Premat might be a good alternative. But, if Erebus want a veteran, who do they go for? Johnson? Frosty? just makes me wonder which drivers put their hand up to want a drive with Erebus.
 
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Wilbur
All this talk of Bathurst! One of the few races/tracks I want to see in person before I'm dead.
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Went there a few years ago, and for an Australian, there really is no place quite like home, 👍 catch my drift?
 
05XR8
im really looking forward to the race at Ipswich. with more time to practice before the race we'll get to see who in the mid-pack has stepped up their pace.
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I'm hoping HRT's pace from Townsville carries over to Ipswich. They had an absolutely awful run there last year.

And great to see that McLaughlin has extended his deal with GRM. 👍
 
I'm sure HRT will be on form. There's still more to sort out with all the cars but, the racing is getting back to how the beginning of the season started. anyone can win.
 
05XR8
the racing is getting back to how the beginning of the season started. anyone can win.
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Certainly looks that way. Good to see, too. 👍
 
This will be good for those that don't know much about V8s. also keeping in touch with The NISMO outfit through the year as they gain momentum for the GT Academy drivers next year.
http://youtu.be/w2aKaxZpyLc
 
Speculation, no? The whole GT Academy thing. I've heard nothing regarding that...
 
05XR8
the lead up to Bathurst 12hour next year may have GT Academy drivers
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As R16 said it's only speculation at the moment. Though I'd be very surprised if there isn't at least one GT Academy driver in the lineup for the 12hr. 👍

Also this.
 
05XR8
im just hyped. :)
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I'm guessing you'll be more hyped after reading this. :lol:

Nissan Internationals confirmed for V8 Supercars test
Two of Nissan’s international stars will drive Nissan Motorsport’s Altima V8 Supercars in a special test at Winton next month.
German Michael Krumm and Spaniard Lucas Ordonez will steer the Altimas on Monday August 12; a day prior to the team’s first full test day since the season began.
News of the guest driver test comes just a week after the launch of Nissan’s ‘global driver exchange’ program that will also see two internationals join Rick Kelly in a Nissan GT-R at the 2014 Bathurst 12 Hour.
Krumm and Ordonez will fly to Australia for the test before departing for the following weekend’s SuperGT race at Suzuka.
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i'm at a loss for words... only thing is, I don't know if I can get off work for the day :(

this should headline gtplanet news and make people more aware of V8s.
 
Was this reported on the front page? Should probably do that. I'll post in the GT Academy thread too.

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Nissan Australia’s general manager of motorsport hinted that, having conservatively opted for experienced V8 Supercar co-drivers this year, the team will be evaluating the internationals for next season’s endurance races.
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I love that their first impression of V8 Supercars and Australia will be at a small circuit way out in Victoria's countryside. No fancy FIA Grade 1 circuits to test at here!
 
R1600Turbo
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Cap'n Jack
No fancy FIA Grade 1 circuits to test at here!
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Indeed. :lol:

BMW Australia not interested in V8 Supercars
The Australian arm of German manufacturer BMW has hosed down suggestions it would be interested in joining V8 Supercars.

The Bavarian giant has been linked with joining German rival AMG Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Volvo in the series, with a strong racing pedigree that includes two Australian Touring Car Championship wins with Jim Richards in the Group A era.

However, BMW Australia marketing chief Tom Noble has denied the speculation, which included an approach from V8 Supercars and a rumoured discussion with Ford Performance Racing, still awaiting a commitment from Ford beyond 2013.

"You should never say never, but I don't ... No, it's no," Noble told CarsGuide.

"Mark Skaife (chairman of the V8 Supercars Commission) gave us a ring last year.

"It's not really a formula to showcase new technology, as a concept it doesn't necessarily make sense.
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