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[FPV MIC]

Don't know about next year. Supercars and Harvey Norman may have to pay someone off... or out.

Could always say she's leaving because she 'no longer enjoying racing and would return to Switzerland' and that it's for 'personal reasons' that were 'no way caused by' the teams loss of factory backing....


and then race for 888 next year 💡

 

[noshog]

Nah that would cause fans to be far too butt hurt and complain about it on forums for the next 10 years

 

[CodeRedR51]

Could always say she's leaving because she 'no longer enjoying racing and would return to Switzerland' and that it's for 'personal reasons' that were 'no way caused by' the teams loss of factory backing....


and then race for 888 next year 💡

Nobody would ever do that. Unheard of...

 

[05XR8]

Could always say she's leaving because she 'no longer enjoying racing and would return to Switzerland' and that it's for 'personal reasons' that were 'no way caused by' the teams loss of factory backing....


and then race for 888 next year 💡

👍

... but seriously, she'd leaving for skiing. Skiing, man.

 

[FPV MIC]

Nah that would cause fans to be far too butt hurt and complain about it on forums for the next 10 years

I would've thought they wouldn't be butt hurt in the slightest, and that it's far more likely they'd be making jokes about it rather than complaining... and in far less time than 10 years. I know I would be

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

I didn't believe it at first from the narrative you created when you talked about it, but didn't say anything because I wanted to see how it panned out first. Also because I'm not as knowledgeable on team inner workings in the series. However, I would say good job because it looks to be correct after the articles also hint at was you predicted.

And I agree with your stance on it from the get go, which is I too would be quite upset if it does go through but I doubt T8 would crumble because of it.

 

[05XR8]

FOX MOTORSPORT (@Fox_Motorsport) Tweeted:
PODCAST @PMOnAir joins @daffidreynolds @WillDale956 and @The_AJ_Hawkins to wrap up Townsville, chat the Lowndes Announcement and the #FridayPoll - Would a Summer Series work? https://t.co/YgTWlwBJ1P

 

[Spacegoat]

Grand Tour test driver Abbie Eaton has actively expressed her interest in joining the Supercars grid. She's already sent a letter to Holden and Triple 8, following the news that Holden were looking at fielding a female driver .

Anyone care to guess who will be Simona's co-driver at T8 next year?

 

[05XR8]

I'm just trying to figure out him spitting out three or four cars.
1. Where's he getting the fourth REC?
2. Who does he have in his sights for the 888 and car #XXX?
3. No way is Giz going to get Lowndes as a CO. Dumbrell is out- Maybe to run with Simona or Jacobson(?) in the Enduros.

Grand Tour test driver Abbie Eaton has actively expressed her interest in joining the Supercars grid. She's already sent a letter to Holden and Triple 8, following the news that Holden were looking at fielding a female driver .

Anyone care to guess who will be Simona's co-driver at T8 next year?

I'm thinking a 2020 4 car squad. That's if Whincup is leaving after he win this and next year's Championship.

I can see Jacobson in the #88 or he gets Lowndes' seat and Simona gets a 4th seat in 2020. RD buys two of the Kelly's Rec's.

 

[Spacegoat]

That's if Whincup is leaving after he win this and next year's Championship.

Dear god, no.

I can see Jacobson in the #88 or he gets Lowndes' seat and Simona gets a 4th seat in 2020. RD buys two of the Kelly's Rec's.

How about Rullo? Hypothetically if there is a fourth T8 car at some point in the next few years, I could see Dane snapping him up.

 

[05XR8]

Dear god, no.


How about Rullo? Hypothetically if there is a fourth T8 car at some point in the next few years, I could see Dane snapping him up.

I tell you what, I could see Rullo at KR.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

I'm thinking a 2020 4 car squad. That's if Whincup is leaving after he win this and next year's Championship.

I can see Jacobson in the #88 or he gets Lowndes' seat and Simona gets a 4th seat in 2020. RD buys two of the Kelly's Rec's.

This sounds absolutely horrible and I'm going to say no.

 

[05XR8]

This sounds absolutely horrible and I'm going to say no.

I hope none of what I'm speculating happens. Buuuut...
https://www.supercars.com/videos/championship/triple-eights-apprentice-program/

Would T8 do a Toro Rosso type thing? Seriously, put together a "sister" squad?

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

I hope none of what I'm speculating happens. Buuuut...
https://www.supercars.com/videos/championship/triple-eights-apprentice-program/

Would T8 do a Toro Rosso type thing? Seriously, put together a "sister" squad?

If Red Bull are giving them that much money then I could see it as a possibility. Especially if they're worried the bigger American names will dominate for the next years

 

[Andrew R]

Could be like the Holden Young Lions team back in the day.

I really don't see how Simona deserves a T8 seat more that the rookies out there to be honest. I know she's good PR but it cheapens T8s look .I've always seen them as results driven over anything and she hasn't shown enough in my eyes .

 

[FPV MIC]

I hope none of what I'm speculating happens. Buuuut...
https://www.supercars.com/videos/championship/triple-eights-apprentice-program/

Would T8 do a Toro Rosso type thing? Seriously, put together a "sister" squad?

A 888 ''sister'' squad in Super2 with Molly Taylor driving and backed by Harvey Norman... it could be quite a good starting combo and a great launching pad for women in motorsport, and would fit in well with the Holden/Jess Dane/Harvey Norman plan. I certainly wouldn't be against the idea.

 

[Spacegoat]

New livery and mumber for Davison this weekend.

 

[FPV MIC]

New livery and mumber for Davison this weekend.

Looks better than the standard Milwaukee livery... but that's not hard

 

[Spacegoat]

Looks better than the standard Milwaukee livery... but that's not hard

Don't mind the normal Milwaukee livery. This one looks pretty good too, with the black along the sides.

 

[FPV MIC]

Don't mind the normal Milwaukee livery. This one looks pretty good too, with the black along the sides.

I don't mind this side

But this side just doesn't flow imo

...and I really wish teams would stop advertising on the grille

 

[05XR8]

The revel pic makes it look like the old FPR "Falcon" livery.

 

[CodeRedR51]

...and I really wish teams would stop advertising on the grille

And the headlights.

Edit: So the second circuit at Mt Panorama is moving forward.

https://www.speedcafe.com/2018/07/19/uk-firm-to-design-new-bathurst-circuit/

Fun fact, the company tasked to design the track is the same exact company that is designing the circuits at the complex being built near me.

 

[05XR8]

One of the comments:


Why does part of me feel like this is a variation of the Lago Maggiore circuit on Gran Turismo Sport?

Either way, more tracks is always a welcome addition to the Australian motorsport community

 

[Cap'n Jack]

Why does part of me feel like this is a variation of the Lago Maggiore circuit on Gran Turismo Sport?

I would be quite content if they just placed Lago Maggiore on that plot of land.

Got me thinking though. How many of the regulars in this thread play GT Sport? It would be great to have a run around Mt. Panorama with you guys.

 

[Spacegoat]

But this side just doesn't flow imo

Oh yeah, I'm with you on that. It would look that much better if it was symmetrical with the passangers side.

 

[05XR8]

I would be quite content if they just placed Lago Maggiore on that plot of land.

Got me thinking though. How many of the regulars in this thread play GT Sport? It would be great to have a run around Mt. Panorama with you guys.

I do, but don't do lobbys.

On that front, Speedweek have an eSeries GT3 Championship coming soon, using GTSPORT.

 

[FPV MIC]

I would be quite content if they just placed Lago Maggiore on that plot of land.

Got me thinking though. How many of the regulars in this thread play GT Sport? It would be great to have a run around Mt. Panorama with you guys.

Being on you're friends list you know I play Gt Sport and the only other one I know of is @05XR8 .

I'd be up for it but not just yet. After not being able to race for nearly a month, and when I could before that it was only for the odd race or two, my doctor's recommended getting a cortisone injection in my troublesome wrist. It's happening tomorrow so hopefully all will be good soon.... at least I'll be able to kick back with a beer in my other hand and watch the races this weekend

 

[05XR8]

Chris Stubbs reporting on Supercars Trackside:
- no surprise that Singapore may not happen next year.


Another thing. Why would the film crew set up right in front of a teams pit bay, when they're practicing a pit stop?

 

[FPV MIC]

These new SuperUtes are hopeless as race cars , they just trip over themselves far to easily.

Today... and yes, it's the same one as last time

 

[05XR8]

They really should havec built them to the original concept sketches.