2018 Virgin Australia Supercars ChampionshipTouring Cars

[Spacegoat]

The #17 crashed out due to tyre failure turn 1.

Was thinking, "oh no here we go again another year of tyre failures". But apparently he was using the 2017 spec tyre.

 

[05XR8]

Supposedly 3 versions are being used. 2018 spec, 2017 and Bathurst 2016 tyre.

 

[CodeRedR51]

 

[05XR8]

The ZB lights and grille just don't work. All the cars look fresh for sure, but I'd say the Preston Hire car has the best looking front of the ZBs.

 

[turbofozz]

ZB front end looks like the merc sometimes

 

[ScottPuss20]

The ZB lights and grille just don't work. All the cars look fresh for sure, but I'd say the Preston Hire car has the best looking front of the ZBs.

I would disagree. I think Lowndes car is the best looking out on track. But of course I would say that

 

[CodeRedR51]

They posted the video from Scotty's crash. I tried to post it here but it can't be embeded. Check the team's facebook page or the Official Supercars site.

 

[Spacegoat]

They posted the video from Scotty's crash. I tried to post it here but it can't be embeded. Check the team's facebook page or the Official Supercars site.

Edit: Nevermind. The video from DJRTP's Twitter doesn't work either.

 

[05XR8]

Can't wait


It's going to be such a good show on Foxtel.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Hopefully they update their ancient animated grid cars.

 

[05XR8]

That too.

 

[Pete05]

Would it be too hard for them to just use a photo of the car & the driver for the grid graphics?

 

[05XR8]

I could do it for them, easy.

 

[05XR8]

Give it up and make way for a new venue.
https://www.speedcafe.com/2018/02/20/ipswich-city-council-seeking-revised-supercars-deal/

 

[Pete05]

Give it up and make way for a new venue.
https://www.speedcafe.com/2018/02/20/ipswich-city-council-seeking-revised-supercars-deal/

I agree.....unless it's yet another pop up street circuit.

 

[Spacegoat]

Is Lakeside up to modern safety standards? I'd say bring it back there, if it is.

 

[Pete05]

Is Lakeside up to modern safety standards? I'd say bring it back there, if it is.

Lakeside

Unfortunately, I seriously doubt it's up to the latest Supercar standards & if that's the case, I'd rather them go somewhere else than modify it in anyway.

 

[LumpiestFish]

Is Lakeside up to modern safety standards? I'd say bring it back there, if it is.

I think the facilities are main point with Lakeside. The safety barriers are probably all still 40 years old though lol. Great track though.

 

[Cap'n Jack]

I was looking for an article from years back, when national racing returned to Lakeside, but instead I found an article which mentioned a 95dba noise cap.

Aside from that, I’d imagine facilities and safety would need a big upgrade. Supercars have two rounds in QLD anyway, and with the potential Asian expansion, something will probably have to give way.

Also QLD is weird.

 

[05XR8]

I just think the way SMP is scaled back to a night race, Ipswich should be replaced. Either an Asian round or F1 Support somewhere.

 

[Spacegoat]

The safety barriers are probably all still 40 years old though lol.

That was my concern No doubt it would cost squillions to get it up to proper modern safety standards.

Oh well, it's nice to dream.

Also QLD is weird.

👍

 

[05XR8]

https://www.speedcafe.com/2018/02/23/supercars-set-launch-young-driver-academy/

Not a bad idea. I can see many drivers leaving soon(Lowndes, Whincup, Frosty, R.Kelly, Tander). Going to need quality drivers to fill seats. Just don't know how many teams will stick around though.

 

[CodeRedR51]

So I just checked on the Supercars website to see if the 2018 SuperView package was available yet. It is, and to my surprise they have made some upgrades:

• All Qualifying and Race sessions will be streamed in full HD
• DVR Rewind Function
• Full session replays will be available much sooner
• The Bend Supersprint will be completely covered on SuperView

Unfortunately due to the upgrades, the price jumps to $60 AUD (almost $47 USD)

But I'm a sucker so I'll pay it anyway...

 

[petesj26]

I'm probably going to get that as well... Hopefully they will have the 2017 races on there too. Superview is great in the UK even with motorsport tv covering the series I still sign up.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Hopefully they will have the 2017 races on there too.

They won't unfortunately. I went back to try and watch a 2016 race last year and they were gone.

 

[petesj26]

They won't unfortunately. I went back to try and watch a 2016 race last year and they were gone.

Shame as this season hasn't started yet!

 

[05XR8]

Foxtel upped the price for sports packaging as well. It was $25 + $25 for mandatory entertainment pack of your choice. Now, it's $39 for the sports package.

I set up recording for next weeks event:

Thursday coverage is from 1030am-822pm. Live Trackside is 721pm-822pm.

 

[Andrew R]

Foxtel upped the price for sports packaging as well. It was $25 + $25 for mandatory entertainment pack of your choice. Now, it's $39 for the sports package.

I set up recording for next weeks event:

Thursday coverage is from 1030am-822pm. Live Trackside is 721pm-822pm.

Haven't they been advertising it as $40 for both packages, not $40 on top? I was tempted, its great for motorsport and I watch a lot of AFL and NRL but it's another bill I just can't really afford at the moment.

 

[05XR8]

Haven't they been advertising it as $40 for both packages, not $40 on top? I was tempted, its great for motorsport and I watch a lot of AFL and NRL but it's another bill I just can't really afford at the moment.

Yep, $39 for Sport HD + Entertainment. However, it goes up after 12 months to $65.

 

[Litening1]

Something that i found out about over the weekend at Manfeild is that the Central Muscle Cars are probably returning back to Bathurst this year