2020 Virgin Australia Supercars ChampionshipTouring Cars

[Pete05]

Isn't the Camaro tipped to be discontinued in 2023? If the rumours turn out to be true, and the sources are said to be reliable, it will only buy the series a few more years.

I haven’t heard that one.

 

[FPV MIC]

I haven’t heard that one.

A couple of the articles that were around mid year.

https://www.motor1.com/news/356610/chevy-camaro-discontinue-2023/

https://altdriver.com/sports-car/th...g-discontinued-heres-why-and-what-that-means/

 

[Pete05]

A couple of the articles that were around mid year.

https://www.motor1.com/news/356610/chevy-camaro-discontinue-2023/

https://altdriver.com/sports-car/th...g-discontinued-heres-why-and-what-that-means/

That’d be a dumb move. Not everyone can step up to a Corvette & may not want to now that it’s a MR layout.

Long May Ford keep the Mustang, Chev keep the Camaro & Dodge keep the Challenger.

 

[05XR8]

I like what Erebus are doing here. Better than what Tickford have done in recent years.

 

[FPV MIC]

I like what Erebus are doing here. Better than what Tickford have done in recent years.

So do I....

Because it's only a matter of time before T8 or DJRTP try for Anton's signature, either when JW retires or SM goes OS, whichever comes first.

 

[05XR8]

Yeah, forgot about AD possibly going to T8. Would make sense if Whincup leaves.

I wonder if SVG would leave as well.

 

[CodeRedR51]

 

[Spacegoat]

Yeah, forgot about AD possibly going to T8. Would make sense if Whincup leaves.

I could see Pye replacing Whincup. Anton is the obvious choice for DJRTP if they don't re-sign Coulthard with Mostert now off the market.

 

[FPV MIC]

https://www.speedcafe.com/2019/12/11/supercars-boss-responds-to-holdens-commodore-axing/

Seamer:

He also confirmed the series is working closely with both Holden and Ford to ensure the brands continue in the sport when the series launches its Gen3 regulations for 2022.

“The 2021 timing coincides with the introduction of Gen3 Supercars, which, as we’ve already announced, will be designed to accommodate a wider range of body styles. We are already working closely with Holden and Ford on the Gen3 program.

So either Supercars SUV's and Light Commercials, or an outdated Gen 3 Commodore.

 

[Spacegoat]

So either Supercars SUV's and Light Commercials, or an outdated Gen 3 Commodore.

I'll be totally honest. A Supercar version of the Colorado might actually look pretty sweet. Would make the Ute series a little bit redundant though.

 

[Pete05]

Hey guys, do you hear that sound?

Don't worry. It's only a Seamer scrambling

 

[05XR8]

Need to be calling MARC Cars. Seriously.

 

[FPV MIC]

Heimgartner's new livery.... and a new to the series sponsor 👍.

I didn't like it at first but it's growing on me.

 

[Pete05]

Heimgartner's new livery.... and a new to the series sponsor 👍.

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I didn't like it at first but it's growing on me.

Ned must be a rich man.

What does he do?

 

[FPV MIC]

Ned must be a rich man.

What does he do?

I would have preferred this colour combination, but I'm not sure how it would work with the other sponsors colours.

Edit: I was checking Ned out a bit more and came across an image of just before this years Adelaide 500. So it's not their first foray into sponsoring AH.

 

[05XR8]

NED Kelly.

 

[Spacegoat]

Jake Kostecki and Zane Goddard to share the second MSR entry.

I didn't like it at first but it's growing on me.

Have to say that I really like it. Easily the best looking Mustang so far, imo. Always great to see a new sponsor joining the series.

 

[ScottPuss20]

Heimgartner's new livery.... and a new to the series sponsor 👍.

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I didn't like it at first but it's growing on me.

Am I the only one who's reminded of the Jim Beam Falcons? I love the no-nonsense approach to this livery, as it's bold and uncluttered.

 

[05XR8]

Jake Kostecki and Zane Goddard to share the second MSR entry.


Have to say that I really like it. Easily the best looking Mustang so far, imo. Always great to see a new sponsor joining the series.

This is nearly...nearly SuperGT-like with teammates sharing a car. Not like the enduros where someone does a one-off. It's not a driver switch at pit stop, but pretty cool initiative.

 

[Spacegoat]

This is nearly...nearly SuperGT-like with teammates sharing a car. Not like the enduros where someone does a one-off. It's not a driver switch at pit stop, but pretty cool initiative.

Great way to get experience in the main game rather than running as a wildcard once or twice a year. Hope MSR can get some good sponsors on that car.

 

[05XR8]

https://www.motoring.com.au/bmw-m4-supercar-revealed-122089/

 

[Spacegoat]

https://www.motoring.com.au/bmw-m4-supercar-revealed-122089/

Whoever did that render. Did they just whack a BMW front on the Mustang?

 

[CodeRedR51]

 

[Spacegoat]

James Golding to partner Frosty for the enduro's. Pye's co-driver will be announced sometime this week.

 

[Spacegoat]

Seems that Bryce Fullwood at WAU isn't a lock.

“I’m hoping to know more in the coming weeks. I was hoping to know before Christmas but it hasn’t worked out that way.

“There are a lot of things (to the deal in addition to funding). It is not just that. It is a part of it but they (the team) have got to make decisions as to who they want in the car. I’m hopeful, and that is all I can be.”

The thing is. Who does WAU go with other than Fullwood? Not many (if any) options left on the table at this point of the year.

 

[05XR8]

Rullo?

 

[Spacegoat]

Rullo?

I've soften on Rullo a bit. He did pretty decent job as a co-driver the last couple of years.Having said that he's nowhere near the prospect that Fullwood is.

 

[05XR8]

I've soften on Rullo a bit. He did pretty decent job as a co-driver the last couple of years.Having said that he's nowhere near the prospect that Fullwood is.

I agree, but Rullo money wise and sponsorship though? I don't know if he could bring Castrol to WAU. Maybe WAU would prefer a good driver over cash.

 

[Spacegoat]

I don't know if he could bring Castrol to WAU.

Unless Walkinshaw has given Mobil the flick, it's hard to see that happening. Weird that Bryce mentioned funding being part of the issue. Wouldn't have thought that a team like WAU would need the driver to tip in anything.

Edit: Dean Fiore to partner Pye for the enduro's.

 

[05XR8]

SuperUtes will switch to LS3s. I guess SuperUtes fit in this thread, at least until the Opel disappears.

Anyway, they should have just started off with those cinitial concept sketches, to look like the Ranger below: