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[Spacegoat]

Lowndes and SVG to drive the YNA Autosport Mclaren in the 12hr. They'll be joined by factory driver Côme Ledogar.

 

[05XR8]

Kind of...

The new-gen MARC is restricted to a 2:06 and the 1st gen MARC will still have the 2:10 cap.

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I'd love to see just how fast they'd get around the mountain.

Lowndes and SVG to drive the YNA Autosport Mclaren in the 12hr. They'll be joined by factory driver Côme Ledogar.

Interesting. Not my pick, but interesting.

 

[Cap'n Jack]

From my point of view, the really sad thing about no Nissan means no Nismo TV, probably the only non-geoblocked source to watch the race online. :|

Nismo TV are currently running a poll on YouTube, asking whether they should try to get the rights to broadcast the race despite them not entering a GT-R in next year’s edition. So far 97% if the voters have said yes (who the hell would say no to free coverage?). So there’s still hope!

 

[DesertPenguin]

At least they're asking!

 

[05XR8]

Just when I figured the Schnitzler M6 would win the B12H, Porsche pull this http://www.bathurst12hour.com.au/news/campbell-davison-12-hour-porsche-line/?sf177196678=1

 

[Spacegoat]

I'd still say the Schnitzer M6 is my early pick. But the Competition 911 is definitely a big chance.

Good looking livery too.

 

[05XR8]

Yeah, big difference from when Ice Break were on earlier cars.

 

[Pete05]

No prizes for guessing which car I'm cheering for

 

[05XR8]

No prizes for guessing which car I'm cheering for

Ingall isn't in next year.

 

[Spacegoat]

No prizes for guessing which car I'm cheering for

But Rick Kelly isn't competing.... Yes, I think we can guess. 👍

I'm hoping for either a Porsche or a Bentley victory.

 

[CodeRedR51]

http://www.bathurst12hour.com.au/news/craft-bamboo-confirms-factory-squad/

Craft-Bamboo Racing will enter the Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour in February 2018 with an all Porsche factory driver line-up, consisting of superstar GT drivers, Earl Bamber, Kevin Estre and Laurens Vanthoor.

 

[Cap'n Jack]

Very strong line-up and Bamber gets his chance to learn the track in preparation for the 1000. 👍

 

[Pete05]

I'm just happy to see some strong representation from the Stuttgart brand.

Hopefully they get a fair deal with the BOP as they've never been the car to beat at the 12hr.

 

[Spacegoat]

That might just be my new pick for the race. As @Pete05 said, hopefully the BOP is a little more favourable to the 911's than it has been in previous years.

 

[05XR8]

Yeah. I'm thinking Porsche are getting serious about the 12H now.

 

[05XR8]

http://australiangt.com.au/2017/12/19/collier-visits-the-bend-motorsport-park

 

[Balwerk]

Lowndes and SVG to drive the YNA Autosport Mclaren in the 12hr. They'll be joined by factory driver Côme Ledogar.

Is SVG back to Mclaren factory driver?

 

[Pete05]

Is SVG back to Mclaren factory driver?

No, not a factory driver. He's just signed to drive a McLaren for this race.

 

[Sentry87]

Find it so odd he put in a legendary drive in the 650s in 2016 Bathurst, won it easily. Comes back a year later in the AMG, runs up front but makes a huge mistake towards the end; pisses off his teammate and loses the race. Comes back a year later in a 650s for a one off?

Why not come back to McLaren for a full drive? Especially since they'll be running a 720s GT3 next year.

Even odder, Parente driving a Bentley this year in PWC?

 

[05XR8]

Find it so odd he put in a legendary drive in the 650s in 2016 Bathurst, won it easily. Comes back a year later in the AMG, runs up front but makes a huge mistake towards the end; pisses off his teammate and loses the race. Comes back a year later in a 650s for a one off?

Why not come back to McLaren for a full drive? Especially since they'll be running a 720s GT3 next year.

Even odder, Parente driving a Bentley this year in PWC?

I believe Giz couldn't drive for McLaren, due to date clashes last year. I remember him saying he wanted to defend his title with the team, but couldn't.

 

[Pete05]

Find it so odd he put in a legendary drive in the 650s in 2016 Bathurst, won it easily. Comes back a year later in the AMG, runs up front but makes a huge mistake towards the end; pisses off his teammate and loses the race. Comes back a year later in a 650s for a one off?

Why not come back to McLaren for a full drive? Especially since they'll be running a 720s GT3 next year.

Even odder, Parente driving a Bentley this year in PWC?

I believe Giz couldn't drive for McLaren, due to date clashes last year. I remember him saying he wanted to defend his title with the team, but couldn't.

^ This

His number one priority is his drive with RBHRT in Supercars.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Hmmm.

 

[CodeRedR51]

^^^ Update:

http://www.supercars.com/news/championship/mclaughlin-joins-mclaren-bathurst-attack/

 

[05XR8]

Nice! Less than a month to go.

 

[Spacegoat]

Nice! Less than a month to go.

Yes, not too much longer to wait now. 👍

 

[05XR8]

https://www.speedcafe.com/2018/01/08/strong-aussie-contingent-24hr-dubai/

https://www.speedcafe.com/2018/01/08/mostert-asian-le-mans-return-confirmed/

 

[05XR8]

We're seriously in for a thrilling race.




https://www.speedcafe.com/2018/01/11/tander-joins-audi-bathurst-12-hour/

 

[Carbon_6]

Love the livery.

 

[05XR8]

also an awesome line up for the 24H Dubai. Didn't know the D'Station 911 GT3 would be in.

https://www.24hseries.com/2018/24h-dubai-2018/entry-list

 

[CodeRedR51]

also an awesome line up for the 24H Dubai. Didn't know the D'Station 911 GT3 would be in.

https://www.24hseries.com/2018/24h-dubai-2018/entry-list

No Nissan. 👎