Virgin Australia Supercars Championship - Archive

[Wilbur]

I wish I could not be slow with time conversions! I still can't fully figure out what time practice, races and all that are for this weekend.

Hopefully I can watch atleast the race since I finally will buy the enduro package for 3 races.

 

[Spacegoat]

Happened to him last year when he got smashed up the rear at Clipsal. Then he smashed that Corvette on the mountain. I know it's the past but, maaAAAaannn...

Not too worried about Muph, come October he'll be right. The guy is a Bathurst 1000 specialist. Reckon he and JC are a big chance of winning, surprising I know.

 

[05XR8]

I wish I could not be slow with time conversions! I still can't fully figure out what time practice, races and all that are for this weekend.

Hopefully I can watch atleast the race since I finally will buy the enduro package for 3 races.

The current time here in Melbourne is 5:53pm. You can check the V8SC website of Maro Engel's FB page. He pit up the race times. The Event Coverage starts on TV here at 12pm. It's now 5:55pm

Oh I have no doubt JC And Murph will at the front all race. It is a lethal combination.

 

[05XR8]

I know I did NOT just miss the Shannons Supercar Showdown!!! There was no advertising! That's plain silly.

AND it comes on during the race...

 

[CodeRedR51]

I wish I could not be slow with time conversions! I still can't fully figure out what time practice, races and all that are for this weekend.

Hopefully I can watch atleast the race since I finally will buy the enduro package for 3 races.

All times in MST. Friday:

Practice 4 - 5:20pm
Qualifying - 7:20pm
Q Race 1 - 9:35pm
Q Race 2 - 11:25pm

Saturday:

Warmup - 6:00pm
Race - 8:20pm

👍

 

[Spacegoat]

AMG unhappy with V8 Supercar program.

Mercedes-AMG heavyweight Tobias Moers has ramped up the pressure on Erebus Motorsport, declaring that the team must win races in order for the V8 Supercar program to continue.
Erebus has entered the championship this year under a customer deal with the Stuttgart, Germany, based AMG motorsport division.
The two-year agreement, which went ahead despite heavy reservations from Mercedes-Benz Australia, was a bold step from AMG, which has traditionally enjoyed in-house control of its motorsport activities.

Tobias Moers, who earlier this week was promoted from product chief to CEO at AMG, has stressed that there is still much work to do on the cars.
“That’s a complicated question,” Moers told CarAdvice when asked whether AMG is happy with Mercedes-Benz AMG’s representation on the V8 Supercars grid.
“Honestly… no we’re not today, it’s not really good where we are today in that race series, that’s clear, there is no sense to talk about we’re happy with that. No, we’re not happy.
“The thing is when Erebus started … the target was one of the first (top) 10 (finish). Get that and then the chequered flag is coming.”
Noting that some areas of the current engine regulations, particularly the mandatory 10:1 compression ratio, may need to be reviewed by the category to help those running four-valve engines, Moers left no doubt as to what the project must achieve in order to be given the green light to continue into the future.
“They have to (win),” he said.
“The aim is to win. If you race a car in a race series you have to win, you have to believe that you sometimes can win.
“So we’ll have to discuss with the team another time. But there’s always a discussion going on, there must be a breakthrough sooner or later, that’s clear.”

And Casey Stoner to take V8 Supercar sabbatical.

Casey Stoner will wind back his V8 Supercars commitments next year after just a single season in the Dunlop Series.
The 27-year-old has endured a torrid time on track in the second-tier V8 Supercars class, while also expressing continued displeasure at the off-track workload that has come with the Red Bull-Pirtek Holden program.
Having spoken to Speedcafe.com in July of the potential for a sabbatical next season, Stoner confirmed to media today that he will not be continuing as a full-time driver.
“I will probably do some car racing here and there in different times,” he told the Australian Associated Press and other media at a function in Brisbane on Friday.
“To be honest, after this year, I realised I want to get away from competition for a little while.”
Stoner is expected to see out his commitments with Triple Eight at the final two rounds of the 2013
Dunlop Series at Bathurst (October) and Sydney (December).

 

[Wilbur]

Hopefully this weekend helps Merc do really well.

Casey must have assume he was going to be alot better than he has been, there was alot of time and effort for him to bail on them that fast.

 

[05XR8]

Well, AMG should have come in full steam for these two years with fatory support. Compared to everything else they're involved in, this is a small operation. Just think how far Erebus would have been had AMG signed the paperwork back in March last year.

All I can say for Casey is he should have started in Go-Karts. back to basics and did a "Billy Madison" for this first year so he didn't have to go cold turkey from racing. THEN, he could have said maybe I'll do DVS/V8s next year.

 

[Mike Rotch]

And Casey Stoner to take V8 Supercar sabbatical.

It was a bit arrogant of him to think he would just walk into the series and be competitive.

 

[05XR8]

Gonna be a crazy opening race for the co-drivers. .8seconds separates the entire grid!
http://www.v8supercars.com.au/champ...lson-security-sandown-500/sessions/qualifying

FIRST
JAMIE WHINCUP
SECOND
CHAZ MOSTERT
THIRD
SCOTT MCLAUGHLIN
2013 V8 SUPERCARS CHAMPIONSHIP
Session: Qualifying
Date: Saturday 14 September 2013
Start: 12:25
Finish: 12:45
Length: 20 mins
Status: Intermediate

Pos Car Driver Fastest Gap Lap Of
1 1 Jamie Whincup 1:08.6203 9 9
2 12 Chaz Mostert 1:08.7111 0.0908 13 13
3 33 Scott McLaughlin 1:08.8300 0.2097 13 13
4 2 Garth Tander 1:08.8489 0.2286 10 11
5 888 Craig Lowndes 1:08.8617 0.2414 12 12
6 6 Will Davison 1:08.8861 0.2658 8 13
7 55 David Reynolds 1:08.8971 0.2768 9 12
8 22 James Courtney 1:08.9450 0.3247 10 10
9 47 Tim Slade 1:08.9567 0.3364 11 12
10 8 Jason Bright 1:08.9695 0.3492 10 15
11 4 Lee Holdsworth 1:08.9736 0.3533 6 13
12 5 Mark Winterbottom 1:08.9887 0.3684 10 14
13 14 Fabian Coulthard 1:09.0460 0.4257 9 14
14 34 Alexandre Premat 1:09.0641 0.4438 4 11
15 7 Todd Kelly 1:09.1563 0.5360 8 14
16 97 Shane van Gisbergen 1:09.2005 0.5802 11 11
17 66 Russell Ingall 1:09.2216 0.6013 13 13
18 21 David Wall 1:09.2510 0.6307 9 14
19 80 Scott Pye 1:09.2694 0.6491 6 12
20 360 James Moffat 1:09.2777 0.6574 12 15
21 19 Jonathon Webb 1:09.3276 0.7073 12 13
22 88 Dean Fiore 1:09.3401 0.7198 10 11
23 9 Maro Engel 1:09.3429 0.7226 9 14
24 17 Tim Blanchard 1:09.3538 0.7335 14 14
25 18 Alex Davison 1:09.3563 0.7360 12 13
26 36 Michael Caruso 1:09.3978 0.7775 8 13
27 3 Tony D'Alberto 1:09.4612 0.8409 10 11
28 15 Rick Kelly 1:09.4865 0.8662 10 11

 

[magic_town]

Hopefully there will be some good racing in the quali races this year and not the demo derby like last time. Good luck to Chaz, I want him to stay up front!

 

[CodeRedR51]

Stream is pissing me off. Keeps switching from low to high quality every 3-5 seconds on my tablet and skipping around.

 

[05XR8]

Well that sucks. Craig Baird gets banged up on the last two corners. Holdsworth at the back again 24th...

Did Aaron Noonan just say 700hp in that XB Falcon? I live Touring Car Masters

 

[magic_town]

I live Touring Car Masters

If you meant 'love' then me too I always cringe whenever they damage those beautiful cars though.

 

[Wilbur]

Stream is pissing me off. Keeps switching from low to high quality every 3-5 seconds on my tablet and skipping around.

I had no issues on my iPod on bad wifi.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I had no issues on my iPod on bad wifi.

Most likely hardware issues on my end.

 

[05XR8]

If you meant 'love' then me too I always cringe whenever they damage those beautiful cars though.

Yes yes "love". It pains me when they bing as well. I like watching them move around over curbs, bumps, accelerating and under braking. Would be awesome if the manufacturers backed those cars. Even the 911's are sweet.

 

[Spacegoat]

Impressed with the speed both FPR cars showed in the co-drivers sprint, ominous sign for the race tomorrow. They will be a serious threat. HRT looked okay but both cars seemed to lack corner exit speed.

 

[magic_town]

Bit of a bonehead move at turn 1. Can't even believe Kelly thought that was a good idea.
Also: I hate Channel 7

 

[05XR8]

Will is always the fast in enduros. Hopefully Owen can keep the car up front and hand it back to Will unscathed.

 

[Wilbur]

Bit of a bonehead move at turn 1. Can't even believe Kelly thought that was a good idea.
Also: I hate Channel 7

It happened so fast that I'm still not sure that was Kelly's fault but FPR has some speed for sure.

Tomorrow will be interesting.

 

[magic_town]

It happened so fast that I'm still not sure that was Kelly's fault but FPR has some speed for sure.

Tomorrow will be interesting.

There is no room that far to the inside. The kerb ducks out to the right before the apex, and there's no way you can make the turn with any sort of speed, let alone 4 wide.
Good drive by Chaz, I hope this kid gets really good and can get Dick and DJR back on its feet.

 

[Spacegoat]

but FPR has some speed for sure.

If the sprint races are anything to go by. FPR (more specifically the Pepsi cars) and Triple 8 are the ones to beat tomorrow. Also was really impressed with the pace shown by the Slade/Thompson AMG, good to see them starting in the top ten.

 

[Wilbur]

If the sprint races are anything to go by. FPR (more specifically the Pepsi cars) and Triple 8 are the ones to beat tomorrow. Also was really impressed with the pace shown by the Slade/Thompson AMG, good to see them starting in the top ten.

The only issue is it's long race, so patience might play into some, atleast now I can watch them! Love little streaming deal they put on, can't beat it for $13.99.

 

[05XR8]

Steve Johnson moved the most laces up at the start. Shame he has to redo it from the back. His new enthusiasm payed off and proved the cars are fast.

It's all up to pit stop strategy. Todd Kelly went pretty good. Maybe at the Mountain the cars may be a bit slower but, here the cars were still fast enough. We'll be treated to a good one tomorrow.

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

I do love larko
@PitlaneWB: Parity washup - Bad news: lots of pitstops. Good news: some precise alcohol mixing equipment has arrived for Sunday night's party! #V8SC

@PitlaneWB: Might not have been a good idea for @ErebusV8 to write "THANKS" on the side of their car before @v8supercars approved the E70.. #oops #V8SC

@PitlaneWB: BREAKING PITLANEWB NEWS: @SMcHoldenMsport says Erebus can't call their cars E63, as it might give them a horsepower advantage. #V8SC

@PitlaneWB: See kids. He IS a good sport. RT @SMcHoldenMsport: @PitlaneWB ha ha - not bad whiteboard.

@PitlaneWB: That high shelf in the HRT pit is where they put Skaifey's helmet, so he can't reach it. #V8SC

 

[05XR8]

If anyone is at home, Shannon's Supercar Showdown is now on Mate.

 

[Wilbur]

Well looks like my PC isn't going to stream the race worth a crap, I hate choppy video!

 

[CodeRedR51]

Well looks like my PC isn't going to stream the race worth a crap, I hate choppy video!

3 hours of video skipping around for me. So tired of not being able to watch these races without issue....

 

[Wilbur]

3 hours of video skipping around for me. So tired of not being able to watch these races without issue....

It's weird, last night my Ipod was perfect on wifi. Today at home on wired cable connection it's has been slow/choppy but the audio was fine.

Oh well, It's not terrible overall anyway. HRT can't catch a break today!