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[IforceV8]

As a driver or engineer?

Sporting manager.

 

[05XR8]

http://m.speedcafe.com/2016/01/28/marc-cars-unveils-bathurst-12-hour-livery/

 

[IforceV8]

So much for GT3 endurance racing in the U.S. http://www.dailysportscar.com/2016/01/29/cota-intercontinental-gt-challenge-round-cancelled.html

 

[twitcher]

So much for GT3 endurance racing in the U.S. http://www.dailysportscar.com/2016/01/29/cota-intercontinental-gt-challenge-round-cancelled.html

That's a real shame

 

[catamount39]

Oh come on...dang it.

 

[Northstar]

I'm not overly surprised considering reception of the whole concept hasn't seemed overly enthusiastic. I don't even get the feeling SRO is exited for the championship.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Edit: Are we to assume after this weeks Nissan livery announcement for the GT3 and V8SC, that they've basically confirmed they are running in the Australian GT3 series?

 

[GTracer38]

Edit: Are we to assume after this weeks Nissan livery announcement for the GT3 and V8SC, that they've basically confirmed they are running in the Australian GT3 series?

Unlikely. They want Nissan to set-up a proper 'Audi-style' customer program.
They would run it, but they don't want to go against Quinn's no factory teams philosophy.

I think they're still where they were at a month ago: http://www.speedcafe.com/2015/12/10/nissan-taking-small-steps-towards-australian-gt/

In any case, I really hope that there is a GTR running in AGT. It was great to see at the 12hr last year.

 

[Spacegoat]

http://m.speedcafe.com/2016/01/28/marc-cars-unveils-bathurst-12-hour-livery/

And quickly on the subject of Bathurst 12 hour liveries. Here's both Tekno Mclaren's.

 

[05XR8]

http://m.speedcafe.com/
Stings but, what can Pye do? He'll have to sit out another year.

 

[Spacegoat]

Livery for the #40 MPC Audi for this weekend.

 

[05XR8]

Almost Erebus like.

Why oh why did I move from Albert Park?
http://www.speedcafe.com/2016/02/01/australian-gt-confirms-event-formats/
They'll be at the AGP and I'll be missing it.

 

[Spacegoat]

Almost Erebus like.

That was my first thought when I saw it.

And funny you should mention Erebus too. Plus Fitness expands backing to Erebus Bathurst 12 hour campaign.

 

[05XR8]

Where's that "So much win" meme?

 

[05XR8]

http://m.speedcafe.com/2016/02/02/audi-bathurst-12-hour-liveries-unveiled/

 

[Cap'n Jack]

Big props to Phoenix Audi for including the Wiradyuri Aboriginal community in their livery design. It'd be great to see even more involvement from our native people in Australian motorsport.

 

[CodeRedR51]

http://www.speedcafe.com/2016/02/02/late-withdrawals-leave-bathurst-field-at-37/

Didn't realize the participation numbers were down this year considering all the hype the race has been getting.

 

[05XR8]

Evsnif there were only the 22 GT3 cars running, ktwojld still be exiting.

 

[GTracer38]

http://www.speedcafe.com/2016/02/02/late-withdrawals-leave-bathurst-field-at-37/

Didn't realize the participation numbers were down this year considering all the hype the race has been getting.

I think the newly formed GT Championship/s and Bathurst 6hr have taken a fair few local entries away. The new GT3 cars not being eligible has take away from the international side.

GT4 just doesn't seem to take off. Is it a cost thing?


Edit: http://www.speedcafe.com/2016/02/03/nissan-aus-eyes-role-in-global-gt3-program/

 

[GTPorsche]

What are the streaming options for this weekend's race?

 

[CodeRedR51]

What are the streaming options for this weekend's race?

The official stream is free and is usually not bad.

http://bathurst12hour.com.au/

 

[05XR8]

http://www.speedcafe.com/2016/02/04/how-to-follow-the-bathurst-12-hour/
At least Chad will be in pit lane. Good relief.

http://www.speedcafe.com/2016/02/04/erebus-launches-bathurst-12-hour-campaign/

 

[GTracer38]

The Erebus cars look nice but nothing to get excited about.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Do we want a separate thread for race discussion this weekend, or do we want to just pile it all in here?

 

[TDZdave]

Just here is fine,

 

[05XR8]

I second that. Here is fine.

 

[TDZdave]

http://www.speedcafe.com/2016/02/04/man-hospitalised-after-bathurst-lawn-mower-crash/

First crash of the Bathurst 12h

 

[IforceV8]

Ouch.

K-PAX looks like a real threat in PWC. http://sportscar365.com/gt/world-challenge/k-pax-reveals-all-new-three-car-mclaren-lineup/

 

[Furinkazen]

Ouch.

K-PAX looks like a real threat in PWC. http://sportscar365.com/gt/world-challenge/k-pax-reveals-all-new-three-car-mclaren-lineup/

Isn't this the same lot who threw toys out pram about BoP last year?

 

[catamount39]

Isn't this the same lot who threw toys out pram about BoP last year?

For Utah yes.