2024 Repco Supercars ChampionshipTouring Cars

[FPV MIC]

How was Luffy's escape down the esses. Just how I drive in the Pac Fair car park.

His save was nearly as good as him slipping in a sponsor plug about needing a new pair of Tradie underpants.

 

[ScottPuss20]

Here it is

Toyota reveals full size Supra Supercar model

Toyota Australia unveils full-size model of GEN3 GR Supra Supercar at Bathurst. A clay model of the car was unveiled

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[LumpiestFish]

They've done with the proportions, looks really good. Was a little worried it would end up similar to the first Mustang.

 

[Cap'n Jack]

Yeah, it looks fantastic. I think someone here mentioned it looked a bit like the FT-1 concept, cool to hear that design callback confirmed.

 

[Spacegoat]

I was expecting it to look real weird with it having to be stretched out in the middle to fit the Gen3 roll cage. But the proportions actually look nice. Still not a huge fan of the FT-1 style front though.

 

[05XR8]

The longer wheelbase makes a good case for a “2+2” road car. However,… with that wing it looks like the dragster of the entrants. I’ll see it at Albert Park in 2026. Me and the Fam already planning a return to the GP. Should be good.

 

[FPV MIC]

 

[Cap'n Jack]

A couple of heavy hits for Reynolds and Davison in qualifying. I wonder if that’s both of those cars out for the weekend.

Edit: just remembered it’s only Friday lol, I think we’ll see them both for the race.

 

[LumpiestFish]

I think Davison’s car might be okay, really unsure about Reynolds though.

We hadn’t seen a front end hit that heavy in Gen 3 until now it’s so hard to know how easily they are to rebuild.

 

[Hdbd04]

The cut to Davidson's crash after Feeny's improved lap (in P3) was nearly instantaneous when it was live

 

[FPV MIC]

Remarkable job on #17! I bet both drivers are pretty sore today though. Hopefully Dave Reynolds will be back out there too.

DJR pulls off heroic around-the-clock rebuild

DICK Johnson Racing is set to have its #17 Shell V-Power Mustang back on track this morning after a remarkable all-night repair job. Team principal Ryan

www.v8sleuth.com.au

Also, great sportsmanship shown by Nick Percat.

 

[05XR8]

I think it’s cool the cars are a couple seconds slower than Gen2. Seems the drivers have to drive the car more than before.

 

[FPV MIC]

Remarkable job on #17! I bet both drivers are pretty sore today though. Hopefully Dave Reynolds will be back out there too.

DJR pulls off heroic around-the-clock rebuild

DICK Johnson Racing is set to have its #17 Shell V-Power Mustang back on track this morning after a remarkable all-night repair job. Team principal Ryan

www.v8sleuth.com.au

Also, great sportsmanship shown by Nick Percat.

Both cars will make practice today. Awesome job by both teams.

DJR, Team 18 complete all-night Bathurst rebuilds

Will Davison and David Reynolds endured separate heavy crashes at The Dipper in qualifying aboard the #17 Mustang and #20

speedcafe.com

I think it’s cool the cars are a couple seconds slower than Gen2. Seems the drivers have to drive the car more than before.

Agreed, I don't think it matters in the slightest that the Super 2 cars are faster. You can really tell that the Supercars main game guys are putting it all on the line by the car movement that they're right on the edge.

 

[Com Fox]

I think it’s cool the cars are a couple seconds slower than Gen2. Seems the drivers have to drive the car more than before.

The downscaling we're seeing in most motorsports in terms of cars is a huge plus and got more interesting racing out of it. The problem with Gen3 was always more the execution, the idea is quite solid.

 

[Spacegoat]

Predictions for the race people? Had the #19 as a my favorite for the race all weekend until the shootout. Might have to go with the #1 now. Think its going to be hard to beat those two either way.

 

[05XR8]

Attempting to watch the event on 7+. Starting now.

Edit: My first complaint with the 7 coverage. Stubbsy says you can make a case for at least six cars that will get the win today. Well, why not say all cars have a chance to win today? Limiting the potential of race participants already.

Aaron Noonan is always the saving grace for 7 coverage.

 

[Com Fox]

Attempting to watch the event on 7+. Starting now.

Edit: My first complaint with the 7 coverage. Stubbsy says you can make a case for at least six cars that will get the win today. Well, why not say all cars have a chance to win today? Limiting the potential of race participants already.

Aaron Noonan is always the saving grace for 7 coverage.

Its basic TV narrative structure. You have to narrow the characters down for less experienced viewers to pick someone they want to root for.

 

[05XR8]

Well, the pilot just knocked the rear wing on the wall. Yikes. Now he’s in the air again. Geez.

“That’s nice that you can celebrate your achievements… Now, get in the car!!!!”.

 

[Spacegoat]

Who had "a plane hits the wall" on their Bathurst bingo card this year?

 

[Com Fox]

By the way the lack of a "win and your in" for the final isn't entirely true.

It doesn't apply to the Sprint Cup or Enduros. However winning a race in Gold Coast and Sandown automatically advances you to the next round to the finals

 

[05XR8]

Larko starting bush fires telling Bathurst tales.

Fire Marshall: “So, how did it start?”
Larko: “Well, ya see… I had to grab a burning branch and simulate gear shifting to show the little blokes the intensity of Bathurst battles!“

 

[Spacegoat]

The Boost Mobile Camaro is just a liability at this point.

 

[Nismonath5]

Commentary team already making the claim that this could be the fastest Bathurst ever, bit early to be throwing those sorts of comments around.

 

[Com Fox]

The Boost Mobile Camaro is just a liability at this point.

...and they say we don't have Mario Kart style hazards in real life

 

[Nismonath5]

...and they say we don't have Mario Kart style hazards in real life

That was pretty sub par. If that had gone pear shaped we'd never hear the end of it.

 

[Hdbd04]

Nice to see the new Safety Car rules come into play in the first 100 laps.

 

[Cap'n Jack]

I’m waiting for something mundane like a car parked on mountain straight to set off a wave of safety cars.

 

[Spacegoat]

I’m waiting for something mundane like a car parked on mountain straight to set off a wave of safety cars.

While amazingly impressive there hasn't been one yet and at the risk of jinxing it. This race really needs a safety car at some point to spice things up a bit.

 

[Nismonath5]

While amazingly impressive there hasn't been one yet and at the risk of jinxing it. This race really needs a safety car at some point to spice things up a bit.

Release Skippy!

 

[Spacegoat]

Release Skippy!

Where's the echidna from 2021 when you need it?