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2017 Virgin Australia Supercars Championship - Results and TalkTouring Cars
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Andre Heimgartner is looking around for a co-drive for next year.
Deserves a lot more than a co-drive. He's better, or at very least, just as good as some of the full time drivers, imo.
Deserves a lot more than a co-drive. He's better, or at very least, just as good as some of the full time drivers, imo.
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CAMS have made some changes to the Superlicence eligibility. Anyone who finishes in top six of the preceding year’s Dunlop Super2 Series. Will automatically be granted a Superlincence.
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...And they can't foresee any changes in the near future.
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5...ok-at-newcastle-supercars-track-video/?cs=305
50k a day. Spot on.
http://www.supercars.com/videos/championship/whincups-first-impressions-of-newcastle/?sf165560209=1
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http://www.velocitynews.co.nz/news.php?id=2336
Another kiwi quick coming through
Another kiwi quick coming through
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I think 'will' is a better of putting it
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https://www.speedcafe.com/2017/11/15/gallery-newcastle-lap-pictures/
The front straight is very narrow. Hope the starts are clean. Either way, I'm not anticipating much passing at this track, so qualifying will mean a lot.
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http://www.supercars.com/news/championship/gallery-new-commodore-tests-at-ipswich/?sf170681940=1
The front straight is very narrow. Hope the starts are clean. Either way, I'm not anticipating much passing at this track, so qualifying will mean a lot.
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http://www.supercars.com/news/championship/gallery-new-commodore-tests-at-ipswich/?sf170681940=1
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Got to say, turns 4 & 5 look fantastic.
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https://www.speedcafe.com/2017/11/14/supercars-use-upgraded-2016-tyres-next-year/
Not for nothing, but this could have changed NISMO's outcome this year. Struggling with set up on the Super Softs.
Even though I've never been, the front straight seems similar in width, to the Gold Coast. However, if cars get good drive out of corners, I'd expect similar passing to the Gold Coast as well. Watt street is wide. T2-7 will be like Monaco. That could be tricky for some drivers with set up. Weather will be key. It's supposed to rain from tomorrow to Tuesday. Then, partly cloudy through the weekend. Maybe rain in late afternoon on Sunday.
I expect this to play out like a Monaco GP. 250kms at this place, will be fun.
Not for nothing, but this could have changed NISMO's outcome this year. Struggling with set up on the Super Softs.
https://www.speedcafe.com/2017/11/15/gallery-newcastle-lap-pictures/
The front straight is very narrow. Hope the starts are clean. Either way, I'm not anticipating much passing at this track, so qualifying will mean a lot.
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http://www.supercars.com/news/championship/gallery-new-commodore-tests-at-ipswich/?sf170681940=1
Even though I've never been, the front straight seems similar in width, to the Gold Coast. However, if cars get good drive out of corners, I'd expect similar passing to the Gold Coast as well. Watt street is wide. T2-7 will be like Monaco. That could be tricky for some drivers with set up. Weather will be key. It's supposed to rain from tomorrow to Tuesday. Then, partly cloudy through the weekend. Maybe rain in late afternoon on Sunday.
I expect this to play out like a Monaco GP. 250kms at this place, will be fun.
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Edit: Can't embed it because BLAH.
Virtual lap around Newcastle. Go to the VASC facebook page to see it...
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Timken livery for Percat for Newcastle.
One of the better liveries he's had all year. Orange and black is a real winner for me. Hopefully they can get a fulltime sponsor for him next year though.
One of the better liveries he's had all year. Orange and black is a real winner for me. Hopefully they can get a fulltime sponsor for him next year though.
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At least Percat has had a sponsor for each round and not had a blank car. Most of his sponsors this year were already sponsors of BJR apart from Boost, so I wonder if BJR were discounting the the main sponsor spot in order to not compete without one.
Also, god I can’t wait for Newcastle. Possibly the most exciting street circuit the V8s have ever raced at.
Also, god I can’t wait for Newcastle. Possibly the most exciting street circuit the V8s have ever raced at.
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Here's an outside view.
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Judging by the 15 year old 3D models they still use for the starting grid presentation, not surprised.
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Apparently, some Holden teams aren't impressed with what T8 are charging for the ZB Commodore body kits. With the cost for the kits now projected to be close to $50,000 per car.
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https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/ASXX0083:1:AS
Saturday & Sunday weather expected to be Partly Cloudy and in the mid 20s. Perfect.
Broadcast trucks arriving to the circuit.
Saturday & Sunday weather expected to be Partly Cloudy and in the mid 20s. Perfect.
Broadcast trucks arriving to the circuit.
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That's what I'm thinking. The "maybe" could be Tekno as well. Would Webb split from T8 and partner LDM, MWM?
On another note. The circuit is pretty much done. Shortland Esplanade is open. All other roads are closed. They're mainly setting up all the support race tents, kiosks, clubhouses, amenities.
Turns 2-7 are pretty wide. So, if someone gets a run on another, there's room.
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