2017 HI-TEC Oils Bathurst 6 Hour

[DesertPenguin09]

They're showing a historic race now, when does the actual race start?

 

[05XR8]

They're showing a historic race now, when does the actual race start?

11:30-5:30

And how about that? A Shell Ford wins on the mountain.

 

[DesertPenguin09]

So what are they gonna show for the next three hours?

 

[Pete05]

They'd almost have to regulate by year. The AU Falcon, Pulsar, Excel, Eunos and MX-6 are all old as well. The DC2 Integra, is pretty much in that mix.

I guess Shannon's want to make it an open invitation for their race classes. They could easily make cars like the Swift, Mazda2, Yaris, Fit, i20, MiTO, Fiat 500, the lowest tier. Or advise cars no older than 10-15years from current year.


20minutes til start of coverage
http://www.bathurst6hour.com.au/live

For cars as old as they are, there's a class called Improved Production. I think that's where they belong.

 

[CodeRedR51]

So what are they gonna show for the next three hours?

Race starts in an hour. There's a count-down timer on the right of the stream.

 

[DesertPenguin09]

Race starts in an hour. There's a count-down timer on the right of the stream.

Thanks. That counter wasn't there when I was watching

 

[05XR8]

The grid looks so cool.

Edit:Chaz moving up now. Looked like the the car slowed down first couple laps.

Crazy. The M4 looks to be 40km/h faster than everyone but the 1M.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Chaz moving up now. Looked like the the car slowed down first couple laps.

He got around the EVO, then slowed up mountain straight and it got back by. Then he fell back quite a ways. Was wondering if he had an issue, but by the time they got to Forrest Elbow he was right on their bumper again. Must have been a minor hiccup.

 

[05XR8]

He got around the EVO, then slowed up mountain straight and it got back by. Then he fell back quite a ways. Was wondering if he had an issue, but by the time they got to Forrest Elbow he was right on their bumper again. Must have been a minor hiccup.

Thought he might have missed a shift, but it was mentioned he had no boost during qualy. Hope it holds up.

Edit: Did Iain Sherrin just say the M4 makes 150hp over stock?

 

[CodeRedR51]

Bummer on the M4. At least it gives everyone else a chance now.

Edit: Stream crap out for anyone else?

Edit: Never mind.

 

[05XR8]

Yes, it blacked out for me as well.

Definitely can't call this race. That TTRS is going pretty good and Reindler is speedy. I would like more manufacturers in A1 though.

 

[Pete05]

Yes, it blacked out for me as well.

Definitely can't call this race. That TTRS is going pretty good and Reindler is speedy. I would like more manufacturers in A1 though.

I'm hoping future interest from Supercar drivers & other manufacturers will grow just like it did with the 12 hour.

 

[05XR8]

The Focus looks mean. Hope we can see it versus the M4, at some point.

Edit: "JAGUAR"? hmmm... Yep, it'll be doable

Available in entry-level and premium R-Dynamic guises, the turbo-four is priced from $107,300 plus on-road costs — just over $12,000 less than the current F-TYPE range-opener, the 250kW/450Nm supercharged V6 coupe. Full pricing is yet to be revealed.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Seems like having a car with AWD is ideal at the moment.

 

[05XR8]

Seems like having a car with AWD is ideal at the moment.

Not if it's a Subaru...

 

[Pete05]

Things a little wet on the mount are they?

 

[CodeRedR51]

Well when I made the comment the top 4 were AWD, so...

 

[05XR8]

Things a little wet on the mount are they?

Drivers slipping their hands of the steering wheel.

Its actually quite cloudy at the moment.

Edit:
If Morris wins this, he may be the only driver to win a B1000, B12H & B6H. Now, if the 24H would come back...


...and as I type that, he gets passes for the lead.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Safety car for a car stranded at pit road entrance. Ugh.

 

[legatoblues]

Safety car for a car stranded at pit road entrance. Ugh.

Yep. So frustrating. Super GT safety car policies have spoiled me.

 

[Pete05]

Drivers slipping their hands of the steering wheel.

Its actually quite cloudy at the moment.

Edit:
If Morris wins this, he may be the only driver to win a B1000, B12H & B6H. Now, if the 24H would come back...


...and as I type that, he gets passes for the lead.

He's the last bloke I want to win

Having said that, he's also won a Bathurst 500km from the SuperTouring days - 1999?

 

[legatoblues]

Having said that, he's also won a Bathurst 500km from the SuperTouring days - 1999?

1997, and only for a few hours

 

[05XR8]

The M4 with a puncture.

Edit: That 86 is just how I feel, limping around the track in PCars.

 

[Pete05]

1997, and only for a few hours

No, that's the 1000km he & Baird were DQ'd from for exceeding driving time.

The last ever SuperTouring endurance race was reduced to 500km.

Google 1999 Bob Jane T-Marts Bathurst 500

 

[Spacegoat]

The M4 with a puncture.

And now it's back in the garage. Day done, you'd have to assume? Shame.

 

[legatoblues]

No, that's the 1000km he & Baird were DQ'd from for exceeding driving time.

The last ever SuperTouring endurance race was reduced to 500km.

Google 1999 Bob Jane T-Marts Bathurst 500

Whoops, right you are! Sorry for that, but I can't pass up an opportunity to mention the wierd and wonderful stories of Paul Morris.

 

[05XR8]

And now it's back in the garage. Day done, you'd have to assume? Shame.

Yeah. We'll see how the rest shape up to the end.

Edit: if anyone has just tuned in, it's a race to the finish.

 

[05XR8]

Aww, no. Well, good racing by Reindler any way.

Edit: Holy snaps.

Chaz is tossing that thing. That was a video game move. Love this.

Edit 2: Fire to the #45. Baird is out all OK.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Chaz.

 

[Spacegoat]

What is it about Mt Panorama and nail biting finishes? Doesn't matter what the category is. It always produces.

Edit: Glad to hear that Baird is okay. That was a massive blow up.