2017 Virgin Australia Supercars Championship - Results and TalkTouring Cars

[NW48]

Better quality picture.

 

[Andrew R]

It feels strange it's been ten whole years since day-glow liveries was all the rage.

 

[LumpiestFish]

The original didn't have the fluro orange, was more of a plain orange. This paint scheme would've looked better just with the plain as well.

 

[Spacegoat]

Wish it was more faithful to the '07 machine but I guess that has a lot to do with the sponsors. Still, I think it looks fantastic. Would love for them to keep it for the rest of the season.

 

[GTFan24]

OH MY

 

[CodeRedR51]

GRM wins.

 

[turbofozz]

GRM wins.

Again.

 

[Spacegoat]

GRM wins.

Caruso's Calsonic livery is still my favourite. Moffat's Rothmans throwback is a very close second though.

 

[Andrew R]

Woah, the GRMs look amazing. Retro round is awesome. I guess they'll run out of options eventually but it's awesome while it lasts.

 

[05XR8]

White wheels. We all win!.

 

[Spacegoat]

White wheels. We all win!.

I can never fault black wheels too much but slightly disappointed that Walkinshaw didn't go with white wheels on the #22 for the weekend.

 

[Pete05]

Caruso's Calsonic livery is still my favourite. Moffat's Rothmans throwback is a very close second though.

Oh it's a Rothmans throwback for the 30th anniversary of the Monza win.

I was struggling to remember a Valvoline/GRM livery that fit the bill

 

[05XR8]

I can never fault black wheels too much but slightly disappointed that Walkinshaw didn't go with white wheels on the #22 for the weekend.

Maybe for Bathurst.

Imagine GRM run Kias and do the red/black/silver Cummins liveries.


Edit: Check this out
http://www.supercars.com/news/championship/sandown-to-host-nissan-circuit-safari/

 

[NW48]

Pye/Luff retro livery revealed.

 

[ScottPuss20]

I like that a lot.

 

[Andrew R]

Woah. Very cool. I hope they actually use white wheels. There's so many reveals with wheels that suit perfectly, then they go back to that machined silver for the weekend.

 

[05XR8]

I too, hope they're not for show. I recall Ryan Walkinshaw saying last year or the year before, the red wheels cost a lot to paint- plus a full inventory. So, they were keeping those on the car rather than discard them.
GRM had the fake gold BBS wheels on the Volvo. Rather than paint the normal wheels gold, they stuck with the silver wheels.

 

[Andrew R]

I understand they would have to paint a fair few wheels for a race weekend but surely for presentations sake they can splurge or you can't tell me a powdercoater wouldn't paint every wheel in their inventory to get a sticker on the car somewhere for a weekend

 

[05XR8]

I'm fine with white spray paint, to get the job done for the weekend. They'll turn black, from brake dust, any old way.

 

[05XR8]

Can't wait for Saturday. The qualifying will be a treat again.

In the 20 lap co-driver race, I can see Stanaway, Lebrocq, Hazelwood, Premat, Dumbrell, Jacobson, Luff, Webb, Wall(I know, i know) and Golding, finishing top 10.

 

[Spacegoat]

Pye/Luff retro livery revealed.

I spoke too soon about Caruso's livery being my favourite. Seriously, this on par with the '97 livery they ran at Townsville a couple of years back. Love it. Shame it doesn't have door numbers but those white wheels though.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Vote for the best...

http://www.supercars.com/news/championship/poll-retro-round-liveries/?sf113858569=1

 

[05XR8]

I'll vote tomorrow when I see them on track.

DJRTP and probably LDM might be on the bottom. When the polls are done.

 

[Pete05]

I'll vote tomorrow when I see them on track.

DJRTP and probably LDM might be on the bottom. When the polls are done.

Well DJRTP certainly get a 1 out of 10 for effort

 

[Litening1]

Vote for the best...

http://www.supercars.com/news/championship/poll-retro-round-liveries/?sf113858569=1

I cannot believe that the DJRTP liveries have 7% and Caruso has 5%!?!? They just voting for their favourite team.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

I cannot believe that the DJRTP liveries have 7% and Caruso has 5%!?!? They just voting for their favourite team.

Wouldn't expect any different, also I bet nostalgia plays a factor in it as well, Aussies seem to cling to that stuff at times.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I cannot believe that the DJRTP liveries have 7% and Caruso has 5%!?!? They just voting for their favourite team.

Of course.

 

[Andrew R]

They are definitely underwhelming and missed a huge opportunity. With their current form and popularity they could've really cashed in. Anything from 93-99ish would've been amazing. Much better than a slightly rounder shell logo.

 

[FPV MIC]

Well DJRTP certainly get a 1 out of 10 for effort

Totally agree, and this is from a long time DJR/Ford fan. I certainly won't be voting for it, GRM or the Pye/Luff liveries for me.

 

[Spacegoat]

Not sure how much weight there is to it. But Auto Action are reporting that LDM will apparently be switching to PRA built Falcon's next year.