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[Pete05]

I can't believe Walkinshaw didn't snath him up.

I don't like Walkinshaw so I'm happy they missed out.

 

[05XR8]

I don't like Walkinshaw so I'm happy they missed out.

I'm no fan either, but geez. Have they been paying attention?

Well, I've been asleep today.
http://www.speedcafe.com/2017/01/25/nissans-new-gt-r-faces-winton-shakedown/

http://www.speedcafe.com/2017/01/25/nissan-ready-bathurst-positive-shakedown/

 

[GTracer38]

I think McElrea running the car would've played a major role in him racing in this Porsche rather than the Walkinshaw car (McElrea was his Carrera Cup Aus team).

In any case, that is another strong contender for Porsche and for Pole position.

 

[Pete05]

I'm no fan either, but geez. Have they been paying attention?

Well, I've been asleep today.
http://www.speedcafe.com/2017/01/25/nissans-new-gt-r-faces-winton-shakedown/

http://www.speedcafe.com/2017/01/25/nissan-ready-bathurst-positive-shakedown/

I think they've probably had more Supercar related concerns to take care of.

One thing is for sure, won't Lieb & Long take notice when Campbell matches their times
They'll know he's the real deal then

 

[05XR8]

http://www.speedcafe.com/2017/01/26/shakedown-ordered-new-stm-bathurst-mercedes/



Oof!
http://www.speedcafe.com/2017/01/26/muller-named-walkenhorst-bmw-bathurst-line/

Experienced BMW factory driver Jorg Muller has been named among Walkenhorst Motorsport’s Bathurst 12 Hour driver line-up.

The German operation will field one of four BMW M6 GT3s set to tackle the February 3-5 Mount Panorama Classic.

Muller will be joined in the squad by young Brit Ricky Collard, son of British Touring Car Championship star Rob Collard, and newly crowned Porsche Carrera Cup Asia champion Nico Menzel.

All three drivers in the #99 M6 GT3 will be making their Mount Panorama debut next week.

 

[GTracer38]

Poor quality but here a pic of the two Jamac Pem Audi's

Edit - More pics and speedcafe article - http://www.speedcafe.com/2017/01/26/jamec-pem-audis-reveal-bathurst-war-paint/

 

[05XR8]

Look like they plan on making a photo finish.

 

[05XR8]

https://autoaction.com.au/2017/01/25/mostert-finally-confirmed-marc-bmw

 

[catamount39]

Is it me or does the car look new?

 

[Pete05]

https://autoaction.com.au/2017/01/25/mostert-finally-confirmed-marc-bmw

I didn't think it would be possible to produce a BMW livery worse than the legends car.

How wrong was I

Edit: I'll be interested to see who's the fastest of all the BMW drivers.

 

[Spacegoat]

I didn't think it would be possible to produce a BMW livery worse than the legends car.

How wrong was I

I've been trying to find something redeeming about that livery but I can't see anything. It's a green blob.

 

[CodeRedR51]

 

[05XR8]

The trailer, man.👍

This will be thee race of the year. Not only the Southern Hemisphere, but of 2017. I'm now feeling it dosnt need another go around the clock. 12 hours gives us everything. Sure, I would love a 24H, but 12 is right.

I didn't think it would be possible to produce a BMW livery worse than the legends car.

How wrong was I

Edit: I'll be interested to see who's the fastest of all the BMW drivers.

Might look better in the metal. Good thing it doesn't have yellow or green BBS.

I can't call which car will be the fastest, but Skaife, Ingall and especially Longhurst, might struggle to keep up. That car needs to pick a contender and aim for that. Maybe lower top 25 or 30. I'll be surprised if they're anywhere near top 15.

 

[Pete05]

I've been trying to find something redeeming about that livery but I can't see anything. It's a green blob.

It's a rubbish livery. Very trashy & they should bin it

 

[05XR8]

 

[Pete05]

I can't help but have a little chuckle to myself about the colour.
After all, BMW's great rival, Mercedes-AMG will be hot-lapping their GT R at the same event & yet what colour is that car?

 

[05XR8]

Yeah. Especially with that AMG Customer double strip at the bottom. The ssMedia guy isn't that creative. I'd have gone Alpine white with green and yellow accents.

 

[DK]

Poor quality but here a pic of the two Jamac Pem Audi's
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Edit - More pics and speedcafe article - http://www.speedcafe.com/2017/01/26/jamec-pem-audis-reveal-bathurst-war-paint/
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Just in time for Australia Day!

 

[twitcher]

I like the green BMW. It's nothing special, but I don't think it's ugly. I'm partial to green racecars though, so

 

[05XR8]

Hope they start testing that Mustang soon.

 

[GOTMAXPOWER]

I like the green BMW. It's nothing special, but I don't think it's ugly. I'm partial to green racecars though, so

I think the lighting on the render is just rubbish, I reckon the real car will look nice in green/yellow.

 

[05XR8]

Since I'm unable to watch Daytona, so much hype for next week.

http://www.bathurst12hour.com.au/news/drivers-ready-daytona-bathurst-36/

 

[TDZdave]

Since I'm unable to watch Daytona, so much hype for next week.

http://www.bathurst12hour.com.au/news/drivers-ready-daytona-bathurst-36/

I'm going to miss most of Daytona, but I will have radiolemans.com in my truck, as always,

 

[Pete05]

I'm going to miss most of Daytona, but I will have radiolemans.com in my truck, as always,

What sort of truck do you drive?

 

[TDZdave]

What sort of truck do you drive?

Just a Volvo semi, nothing special, but the sound system is fantastic,

 

[Pete05]

Just a Volvo semi, nothing special, but the sound system is fantastic,

Volvo FM: simply the best truck I've ever driven 👍
What more could you want in a truck?

#jealous

 

[TDZdave]

Volvo FM: simply the best truck I've ever driven 👍
What more could you want in a truck?

#jealous

Power and comfort

 

[Pete05]

Power and comfort

I suppose that depends on how old your truck is.
The current FM has up to 500bhp & more importantly, 2500Nm.

Admittedly, the one I drove 10 odd years ago was in Heavy Rigid configuration & it lacked for nothing.

 

[GTracer38]

A couple of pics of the new HTP/STM Merc (by Matthew Paul Photography)

Even though it's the simple, factory AMG scheme, it looks menacing!

 

[05XR8]

A couple of pics of the new HTP/STM Merc (by Matthew Paul Photography)
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Even though it's the simple, factory AMG scheme, it looks menacing!

Way more professional than their past scheme.