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[Holdenhsvgtsr]

Is there something else scheduled that weekend? I don't keep up with all GT racing so I may have missed something. They certainly have enough drivers.

It's the V8 supercar test that weekend

 

[CodeRedR51]

It's the V8 supercar test that weekend

Oh, well they don't need V8 drivers.

 

[05XR8]

They can still run a second car. Dubai24H is the first event. What's after the B12H?

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

Oh, well they don't need V8 drivers.

The drivers don't run the cars.

 

[CodeRedR51]

The drivers don't run the cars.

Since when does the Ausi V8 team run the GT program?

 

[05XR8]

Betty is pretty much the only team that has a V8SC and GT3/AGT program. The Quinns would be close second as sponsors in V8SC but, do run a Macca and Aston.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Exactly. As far as I know, the GT-R GT program is a Nissan factory operation, there is no excuse for not having crew/drivers for a second car.

 

[05XR8]

This is why im surprisd Kaz hasn't developed a Bathurst scratch he'd like to itch.

And still surprised no owners have raised their hands to purchase a NISMO GT3 (unless NISSAN arent selling them)

 

[Spacegoat]

Exactly. As far as I know, the GT-R GT program is a Nissan factory operation, there is no excuse for not having crew/drivers for a second car.

Yeah, don't know what their reason is but it's extremely disappointing that they've decided to stick with just the one car for the event.

 

[05XR8]

Interesting
http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/NEWS/2014/_STORY/140331-01-e.html

No shortage of help there.

⋅ SUPER GT GT300 Class
In addition, Nissan/Nismo will provide technical assistance and ongoing vehicle supply to customer teams competing with the NISSAN GT-R NISMO GT3 in the GT300 class of SUPER GT, where they will also field an NDDP RACING entry under the supervision of Team Principal Masahiro Hasemi, with drivers Kazuki Hoshino and inaugural GT Academy champion Lucas Ordóñez behind the wheel.

 

[Bo]

And still surprised no owners have raised their hands to purchase a NISMO GT3 (unless NISSAN arent selling them)

I wouldn't exactly say they're flying out of the JRM factory... the only non-factory GT-R in British GT's this year was sold for an Aston after the first round. They certainly don't appear to be the most popular customer cars.

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

Exactly. As far as I know, the GT-R GT program is a Nissan factory operation, there is no excuse for not having crew/drivers for a second car.

And shock horror kelly racing are the nissan factory team in Australia, who would have thought that one eh?

 

[05XR8]

I guess it's that sedan look. But, they've won races in the hands of "amateurs".

 

[The Stig Farmer]

And still surprised no owners have raised their hands to purchase a NISMO GT3 (unless NISSAN arent selling them)

Because Nissan

 

[CodeRedR51]

And shock horror kelly racing are the nissan factory team in Australia, who would have thought that one eh?

Point is Kelly racing doesn't run the GT program.

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

Point is Kelly racing doesn't run the GT program.

But they were the ones asked to run it in Australia.

In other news I like Aston Martins.




In car video incoming

 

[Clark]

Is that the derestricted one with 700bhp?

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

Is that the derestricted one with 700bhp?

It's not derestricted it's less than 700 and I'm waiting for the claims to start on speeds and laps times because I also data logged it so have gps verified data.

Also from duffus to the exit of the chicane it's only in 2nd and doesn't get into 6th.

 

[catamount39]

I fell in love again with that car.

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

The Aston didn't break 50 seconds

Had a good chat with the MD of aston martin racing and prodrive. Aston's next wec car sounds like a beast

 

[catamount39]

The Aston didn't break 50 seconds

Had a good chat with the MD of aston martin racing and prodrive. Aston's next wec car sounds like a beast

Vanquish GTE? V12 Vantage GTE? Not many choices. I'm 99% sure they'll be using a V12 though.

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

Vanquish GTE? V12 Vantage GTE? Not many choices. I'm 99% sure they'll be using a V12 though.

Can't as the rules for GTE mean you cant go above 5.5 litre and the V12 is 5.9

and who says its based on a current model

 

[catamount39]

Oh great not this prediction **** again. -_-

Wait then why was the 8.0 litre Viper allowed back in 2013?

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

Oh great not this prediction **** again. -_-

Wait then why was the 8.0 litre Viper allowed back in 2013?

8.4 and waivered to the hills and back, thats why the Z4 GTE isn't allowed to race anywhere near an AOC race.

 

[catamount39]

I thought BMW was just too chicken about the top speed thing.

 

[catamount39]

Mother of God.... ....BMW M6 GT3 is now OFFICIAL.
http://www.racer.com/latest-stories/item/109480-bmw-to-replace-z4-gt3-with-new-m6

As Jeremy Clarkson would say..."I think I'm having a crisis..."

 

[Mt. Lynx]

Finally! I've been waiting for that for a long time!

 

[Brutaka]

I'm seeing BMW VGT cues, then again most BMW's look the same. Very pretty nonetheless.

 

[catamount39]

Question, Dodge has pulled it's TUSCC GTE/LM program from Riley, I sadly presume that the Viper GT3-R customer program is also cancelled?