2017 Virgin Australia Supercars Championship - Results and TalkTouring Cars

[Spacegoat]

Walkinshaw are keeping the retro livery on Pye's car for NZ.



May as well keep it for Newcastle too.

 

[CodeRedR51]

May as well keep it for Newcastle too all the time.

Fixed.

 

[Spacegoat]

Fixed.

I like the way you think. 👍

 

[Andrew R]

Yeah that's a great looking car, no need to change it.

If only we still had the 5 spoke wheels it would be perfect.

 

[05XR8]

F1 are about to discuss a front axle Kers system. Think Supercars would have such a discussion, in the near future? Would Supercars be keen to introduce AWD?

 

[NW48]

 

[05XR8]

*rubs hands, prays, picks tarot card, for Todd Kelly*

Edit:
https://www.speedcafe.com/2017/10/27/first-asphalt-laid-bend-motorsport-park/

 

[Spacegoat]

*rubs hands, prays, picks tarot card, for Todd Kelly*

Le Brocq probably has a little Todd Kelly voodoo doll that he pokes with pins every night before he goes to sleep.

 

[Pete05]

Le Brocq probably has a little Todd Kelly voodoo doll that he pokes with pins every night before he goes to sleep.

I've had a Rick Kelly voodoo doll since 2006

They don't work

 

[Spacegoat]

I've had a Rick Kelly voodoo doll since 2006

They don't work

He's done bugger all since 2006. It might have worked after all.

 

[Pete05]

He's done bugger all since 2006. It might have worked after all.

Despite this, it hasn't.

He can still see

 

[Spacegoat]

He can still see

Remind me never to get on your bad side. 👍

 

[Pete05]

Remind me never to get on your bad side. 👍

I figured he wasn't using his eyes when he barged into Craig Lowndes in that final race of 2006 so, he wouldn't miss them.

Soooo many pins later & he still doesn't need a cane or seeing-eye dog. Can't work out why

 

[05XR8]

Another quick look at the circuit. Signage going up and the stands at Turn 1 are nearly done. Lots to do in pit lane.

From, first pic "Heroes Corner" Horseshoe Beach hairpin; 2. Run to the final turn; 3. Final turn on right entering Wharf Road; 4. Pit straight; 5. Watt Street; 6 &7. The bottom of Shortland Esplanade/Zarra Street to Scott Street.
They're still working on Turn 8 at end of Scott St/Nobby's Road. Appears everything should be done pretty soon.

 

[ScottPuss20]

F1 are about to discuss a front axle Kers system. Think Supercars would have such a discussion, in the near future? Would Supercars be keen to introduce AWD?

After the Group A farce, I doubt it.

 

[Litening1]

https://www.speedcafe.com/2017/10/30/rullo-lucas-dumbrell-motorsport-facing-split/
Honestly I think its about time. He should return back to the Super2 to see if hes even improved (doubt it) and he should be up the front

 

[05XR8]

https://www.speedcafe.com/2017/10/30/rullo-lucas-dumbrell-motorsport-facing-split/
Honestly I think its about time. He should return back to the Super2 to see if hes even improved (doubt it) and he should be up the front

Exactly. Worst move in the series.
Now, who has that popcorn gif?

 

[05XR8]

 

[Spacegoat]

Erebus confirms De Pasquale on a multi year deal.

Honestly I think its about time. He should return back to the Super2 to see if hes even improved (doubt it) and he should be up the front

Sounds like the money has run out for Rullo.

 

[05XR8]

I hope JLB goes to Nissan. I'd rather he be part if a big team than a satellite team.

 

[Litening1]

http://www.velocitynews.co.nz/news.php?id=2279
Great article about puke, ken smith and the F5000s that will be racing there. Should be brilliant

 

[Litening1]

https://www.speedcafe.com/2017/11/01/van-gisbergen-extends-triple-eight-contract/
Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

 

[05XR8]

https://www.speedcafe.com/2017/11/01/van-gisbergen-extends-triple-eight-contract/
Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

That's not news, maannnnn.

Now, what happens at end of 2019?

 

[CodeRedR51]

Sportscar ace eyeing Supercars enduro drive

Interesting.

 

[05XR8]

That's cool.

 

[05XR8]

https://www.speedcafe.com/2017/11/02/ldm-looking-prodrive-satellite-team-2018/

Perkins in, Rullo out

https://www.speedcafe.com/2017/11/01/rullo-exploring-overseas-options-ldm-exit/
I blame LDM for this weak show. They surely could have gotten a different pay driver, to fill the slot from the beginning of the year.

 

[Spacegoat]

Perkins in, Rullo out

Nice to see Perkins back in the main game for a couple of rounds. Shame he has to drive an LDM car though.

 

[05XR8]

Nice to see Perkins back in the main game for a couple of rounds. Shame he has to drive an LDM car though.

Does he get the call for the enduros though? WAU could replace him with an Andretti driver or someone else.

 

[Spacegoat]

WAU could replace him with an Andretti driver or someone else.

There was some mention of WAU possibly fielding a wildcard entry for Bathurst. Hopefully Luff and Perkins are retained for the #2 & #22. I thought they did both did an excellent job this year.

 

[05XR8]

There was some mention of WAU possibly fielding a wildcard entry for Bathurst. Hopefully Luff and Perkins are retained for the #2 & #22. I thought they did both did an excellent job this year.

That's right. If they do a wildcard, might be best for Jordan Taylor to try for that seat. I doubt RBHRT will have a spot to "experiment" with Taylor, in a potential Championship winning car. We'll see. Maybe he surprises like Stanaway and Ekstrom.