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[Spacegoat]

Surely it's not too much longer before Chaz becomes a full fledged BMW factory driver.

 

[Pete05]

Surely it's not too much longer before Chaz becomes a full fledged BMW factory driver.

His biggest hurdle to that is he can only be in one place at a time.

 

[CodeRedR51]

2-car factory Porsche squad for the Intercontinental GT Challenge, including the Bathurst 12Hr

This race is going to be the best one yet.

 

[Spacegoat]

Ooh, Matt Campbell in a factory Porsche. Nice.

His biggest hurdle to that is he can only be in one place at a time.

True. 👍 But if the summer series calendar comes to fruition in 2020. It'll at least allow a few drivers the opportunity to maybe do LeMans and other European races during the winter break.

 

[05XR8]

Again, can't call this one. Two short months to go.
Shame the new Astons won't be running.

 

[05XR8]

 

[01GTP]

Memorial Day weekend at Lime Rock just got better. International GT headed there.
http://www.stuttgartcup.com/international-gt/

 

[05XR8]

https://www.speedcafe.com/2018/12/13/supercars-team-mates-combine-in-ferrari-bathurst-12h-bid/
Don't sleep on these two.

 

[Spacegoat]

Don't sleep on these two.

Nick Foster ain't no slouch either. Definitely a car to keep an eye on.

 

[Spacegoat]

Abbie Eaton is chasing a B12hr drive.

Wonder if Walkinshaw are planning on an entry with the 911? Put her in that.

 

[05XR8]

Abbie Eaton is chasing a B12hr drive.

Wonder if Walkinshaw are planning on an entry with the 911? Put her in that.

Why am I smiling right now? Next year feels like it's going to be one of the best racing in history. So much going on.

Ford would do no wrong getting her in the GT4 Mustang with Steven Johnson.

Edit:
Guess she answered my question about a "Bathurst" drive.

 

[Spacegoat]

Jaxon Evans to line up along side Kevin Estre and David Calvert-Jones in the Competition Motorsports 911.

 

[05XR8]

Love that livery.

 

[Spacegoat]

Love that livery.

Same. It always looks good. For me, that's the car to beat in Pro-Am so far. Great lineup.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Godzilla is back for the 12 hour with Katsumasa Chiyo, Oliver Jarvis, Edoardo Liberato, Tsugio Matsuda and Josh Burdon.

KCMG confirmes pair of Nissan GT-Rs, Chiyo-san returns

 

[Spacegoat]

Sweet. Nice to have a couple of GT-R's on the grid again. Chiyo too. 👍

Apparently the entry list will be relased sometime today. Hopefully this isn't the end of the big annoucements.

 

[CodeRedR51]

https://www.bathurst12hour.com.au/news/entry-10-gt3-brands-to-battle-for-12-hour-victory-in-2019/

Only 4 cars in the GT4 class?

 

[Northstar]

https://www.bathurst12hour.com.au/news/entry-10-gt3-brands-to-battle-for-12-hour-victory-in-2019/

Only 4 cars in the GT4 class?

There's 7, the KTM's are the GT4 version. Still a tad underwhelming, but the GT3 field makes up for it. It's sad to see the Daytona Sportscars team absent though, loved seeing the Cobra on the mountain.

 

[Pete05]

There's 7, the KTM's are the GT4 version. Still a tad underwhelming, but the GT3 field makes up for it. It's sad to see the Daytona Sportscars team absent though, loved seeing the Cobra on the mountain.

Seven GT4 entries is about on par with last year & I find that very disappointing. I was hoping for at least 10-12 cars & it worries me that GT4 is struggling to get ground here.

 

[Spacegoat]

The GT3 field looks top notch but the rest of the grid, especially the GT4 class is rather disappointing.

 

[05XR8]

GT4 European Series entrants have to come over. That's the only way I see numbers rising

 

[Pete05]

GT4 European Series entrants have to come over. That's the only way I see numbers rising

Being in GT4 instead of GT3 & trying to read between the lines, I suspect they aren't as 'well off', look at the cost of travel & have to decide it's too much out of their budget for the year. I think they need subsidised travel or a deal that allows them to hitch a ride with some of the bigger GT3 teams.

 

[05XR8]

Being in GT4 instead of GT3 & trying to read between the lines, I suspect they aren't as 'well off', look at the cost of travel & have to decide it's too much out of their budget for the year. I think they need subsidised travel or a deal that allows them to hitch a ride with some of the bigger GT3 teams.

Probably like the International Endurance Series. Those GT4 teams that make it for the Dubai 24H, Spa, Barcelona, etc. Maybe they could make it for the 12H.
I'd also think if TCR are invited for 2020, that would help to fill garage space.

 

[Pete05]

Probably like the International Endurance Series. Those GT4 teams that make it for the Dubai 24H, Spa, Barcelona, etc. Maybe they could make it for the 12H.
I'd also think if TCR are invited for 2020, that would help to fill garage space.

That's the thing though. Dubai, Barcelona & Spa aren't even halfway here.

I'll swap you TCR: In
MARC & Invitationals: Out

 

[Spacegoat]

I'd also think if TCR are invited for 2020, that would help to fill garage space.

Don't understand why they couldn't do that this year. Even if they were only a support category for the 12hr. Would have been a good way to get exposure and interest for TCR down here.

 

[Cap'n Jack]

Don't understand why they couldn't do that this year. Even if they were only a support category for the 12hr. Would have been a good way to get exposure and interest for TCR down here.

I’d imagine it has something to do with TCR Australia and issues surrounding competitors using TCR cars outside of their series, or perhaps the timeframe to work out a deal was too short considering TCR Australia is a brand new series, literally months old.

 

[Pete05]

I’d imagine it has something to do with TCR Australia and issues surrounding competitors using TCR cars outside of their series, or perhaps the timeframe to work out a deal was too short considering TCR Australia is a brand new series, literally months old.

All of the above in addition to time to prep the cars for a 12hr race.

I don’t know but I expect the longest race anywhere for a TCR class of car isn’t even 1 hour long.

I remember in the Group A days & even early on in the Supercars era, the engines they used in the endurance races weren’t as knife edge as what we saw in the sprint rounds. Boost levels & fuel economy the prime concerns.

 

[05XR8]

That's the thing though. Dubai, Barcelona & Spa aren't even halfway here.

I'll swap you TCR: In
MARC & Invitationals: Out

I'm hoping both categories can grow enough to remain on the grid.

You know, with that KCMG team coming, surprised more Japanese teams haven't joined over this new era of the B12H.

All of the above in addition to time to prep the cars for a 12hr race.

I don’t know but I expect the longest race anywhere for a TCR class of car isn’t even 1 hour long.

I remember in the Group A days & even early on in the Supercars era, the engines they used in the endurance races weren’t as knife edge as what we saw in the sprint rounds. Boost levels & fuel economy the prime concerns.

TCR run in the endurance races I mentioned. About 5 or 6 major 24H races. They're built for endurance and low maintenance like a GT4 car.

I believe TCR did get an invite for the 2017 B12H, but no takers. As mentioned above, there will need to be an agreement for TCR to run a class outside of the TCR Australia series.

 

[Cap'n Jack]

You know, with that KCMG team coming, surprised more Japanese teams haven't joined over this new era of the B12H.

I was thinking the same thing while catching up on this year’s Super GT season earlier in the week. Even better if the JAF GT300 Cars could compete (even if it were in the invitational class).

On a side note, I seem to remember the GT300 class cars being elegible for the Bathurst 24 Hour, none unfortunately showed up to either edition of that race. While I continue this Bathurst nostalgia trip, and I’m probably in the minority here, but I’d love to see the return of Mosler. I loved those cars.

 

[Pete05]

I'm hoping both categories can grow enough to remain on the grid.

You know, with that KCMG team coming, surprised more Japanese teams haven't joined over this new era of the B12H.

TCR run in the endurance races I mentioned. About 5 or 6 major 24H races. They're built for endurance and low maintenance like a GT4 car.

I believe TCR did get an invite for the 2017 B12H, but no takers. As mentioned above, there will need to be an agreement for TCR to run a class outside of the TCR Australia series.

Oh ok then. I stand corrected.

I haven’t really followed the TCR class prior to it being announced locally.