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[TenEightyOne]

Bentley jumped on the 12H real quick, Cadillac may want to join too. I'm still stunned Cadillac is not over here. Would sell well.

They brought the CTS to the UK... we weren't quite ready for it, despite having had Alfa Romeo here for many years. My friend bought one - beautiful car that spent 3 of the first 6 months back in the dealership with various electrical problems including unlocking itself at night and switching off while driving... then the diff exploded at 15,000miles and he didn't want a replacement . Beautiful cars but mechanically/electrically poor unless you buy a high-end one, apparently. And, like many American cars, even the bulbs are manufacturer-only.

 

[Spacegoat]

Bring it to the 2016 Bathurst 12H

Yes please! Can you imagine it screaming down conrod straight with a Continental and a SLS right on it's tail? Fingers crossed we do see it a few international events. 👍

 

[05XR8]

They brought the CTS to the UK... we weren't quite ready for it, despite having had Alfa Romeo here for many years. My friend bought one - beautiful car that spent 3 of the first 6 months back in the dealership with various electrical problems including unlocking itself at night and switching off while driving... then the diff exploded at 15,000miles and he didn't want a replacement . Beautiful cars but mechanically/electrically poor unless you buy a high-end one, apparently. And, like many American cars, even the bulbs are manufacturer-only.

One of my cousins in NY just picked up a pre-owned CTS4 coupe. So far, so good. He hasn't seen this one though.

Yes please! Can you imagine it screaming down conrod straight with a Continental and a SLS right on it's tail? Fingers crossed we do see it a few international events. 👍

It has to happen. GM have no real representation in the 12H. Just keep Murphy off the guest list

 

[TenEightyOne]

@05XR8, some GM representation would be good. So far the entry list is all Euro cars and one Pacific model.

 

[05XR8]

Nurburgring, Spa. Cadillac need to reinvest in that world leader mentalitty they had in the 1950's.

 

[Snaeper]

Hopefully they do an endurance race or two during their "Development Year" next season.

Maybe the 25 Hours of Thunderhill?

 

[05XR8]

Hopefully they do an endurance race or two during their "Development Year" next season.

Maybe the 25 Hours of Thunderhill?

Man, times have changed. They run GT3 cars at Thunderhill now? Last time I followed that race, Spoon ran a Civic Type-R.

 

[Snaeper]

Man, times have changed. They run GT3 cars at Thunderhill now? Last time I followed that race, Spoon ran a Civic Type-R.

You can run anything at Thunderhill, technically speaking.

But yes, GT3 cars have finally started to show up in the top class.

 

[TenEightyOne]

What time is the Bahrain FIA Enduro start in UK time... 12:00?

 

[Tired Tyres]

@TenEightyOne Yes.

http://www.fiawec.com/

Radio Le Mans live now has just said that sources within Woking confirming Alsono at McLaren next year so Button presumably in the WEC.

http://rlm.0157.org/

 

[SagarisGTB]

Macau GT race on the formation lap, about to start. Anybody else watching?

 

[catamount39]

Macau GT race on the formation lap, about to start. Anybody else watching?

Livestream anywhere?

 

[SagarisGTB]

It just ended. Maro Engel won ahead of Van der Zande, the two Audis 3rd and 4th.

WTCC next, about an hour from now.

 

[catamount39]

It just ended. Maro Engel won ahead of Van der Zande, the two Audis 3rd and 4th.

Well dam.

 

[05XR8]

http://m.speedcafe.com/2014/11/17/world-wrap-rosenqvist-wins-macau-gp/

Good to see Maro win after last year's flat.

 

[05XR8]

http://bathurst12hour.com.au/news-motionsport-aston

Gordon Shedden will be driving this at the 12H

 

[Bo]

Minshaw and Keen from Porsche to BMW under "Team Russia by Barwell Racing with Demon Tweeks":

 

[05XR8]

Minshaw and Keen from Porsche to BMW under "Team Russia by Barwell Racing with Demon Tweeks":

Have the Z4s performance been improved? It seems to not be as fast all round like the other makes.

 

[Bo]

Have the Z4s performance been improved? It seems to not be as fast all round like the other makes.

It seems quick enough with British GT BOP.

 

[catamount39]

The only issue a Z4 GT3 has is straight line speed sometimes. Reason being is the natural downforce/drag caused by the design of the Z4 road car. Otherwise it's as fast as the rest. Glad you guys down under finally get to enjoy the song of that BMW V8 in GT now.

 

[05XR8]

The Z4 ran at last year's 12H but DNF'd. There's no entry for this year. That bad boy does sound good though.

 

[05XR8]

I'd say tthis is news
http://m.speedcafe.com/2014/11/26/aussie-joins-jorge-lorenzo-for-ferrari-gt-tilt/

 

[Mt. Lynx]

Hope this picks up and gets solid!
http://www.blancpain-gt-series.com/...rts-group-introduces-the-ultracar-sports-club

Other news:
This was great to read! (French. Google translate)
http://www.endurance-info.com/fr/les-dodge-viper-gts-r-et-gt3-r-pretes-a-faire-carriere-en-europe/

And also good news:
http://www.endurance-info.com/en/mclaren-gt-confirms-works-driver-line-up-for-two-car-entry/

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

For anyone considering spa 24 next year a lot of hotels are requiring a min 4 day stay so worth bearing in mind if youre planning on going.

 

[05XR8]

http://www.nissan.com.au/Discover/N...RDING-2015-BATHURST-12-HOUR-AND-V8-SUPER-TEST

The team will have better luck in February. Just an unfortunate incident took them out this year.

 

[ScottPuss20]

I'd say tthis is news
http://m.speedcafe.com/2014/11/26/aussie-joins-jorge-lorenzo-for-ferrari-gt-tilt/

Why would a MotoGP rider want to race a car?

 

[Mt. Lynx]

Ask Valentino Rossi!

 

[05XR8]

Troy Bayliss and Mick Doohan race cars.

 

[Spacegoat]

Ask Valentino Rossi!

Or Wayne Gardner who raced V8's after his MotoGP career. And oh, a certain someone by the name of John Surtees.

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

Or Wayne Gardner who crashed V8's after his MotoGP career. And oh, a certain someone by the name of John Surtees.

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