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[Third Reign]

Felix also raced at the N24 this year as 4th driver in an R8. His pace was fine but only drove sort stints.

 

[Brutaka]

The McLaren 650S has made its racing debut today with a Pole in the Gulf 12 hours.

 

[Mt. Lynx]

Live stream:
http://www.gulf12hours.com/stream/

The Macca looks extraordinary!

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

The McLaren 650S has made its racing debut today with a Pole in the Gulf 12 hours.

It's not its racing debut it's been racing in the gt cup.

 

[Brutaka]

It's not its racing debut it's been racing in the gt cup.

It has and I missed it!?!

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

It has and I missed it!?!

Yep

 

[boiltheocean]

It's not its racing debut it's been racing in the gt cup.

Technically. I suspect Brutaka is referring to the GT3 car, in which case it is the debut for the 650S. The 650S Sprint car has run in GT Cup but it's nothing more than a minor series/trackday toy.

 

[Snaeper]

It's not its racing debut it's been racing in the gt cup.

You and I both know he meant the 650S GT3's racing debut.

But Holden is correct in that the 650S made it's overall racing debut in GT Cup, albeit with the GT Sprint model.

 

[05XR8]

Good stuff.
http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/12/14/aussie-wyatt-wins-gulf-12-hour/

 

[Snaeper]

http://www.dailysportscar.com/2014/09/18/doing-things-differently-emil-frey-david-v-goliath.html

Great story about the Emil Frey Jag and the history of the team.

 

[05XR8]

http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/12/15/bathurst-12h-grid-locked-entry-deadline/
55 car grid for the Bathurst 12H

Entry list: 2015 Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour

CLASS ENTRANT NATIONALITY AUTOMOBILE
A Maranello Motorsport Australia Ferrari F458 Italia GT3 2013
A Erebus Motorsport Australia Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 2013
A Erebus Motorsport Australia Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 2013
A HTP Motorsport Germany Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 2013
A AF Corse Italy Ferrari F458 Italia GT3 2013
A AF Corse Italy Ferrari F458 Italia GT3 2013
A M Motorsport Australia Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 2012
A Dean Grant Australia Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 2013
A Marc Cini Australia Audi R8-LMS Ultra 2012
A Andrew Macpherson Australia Porsche 911 GT3R 2013
A NISMO Athlete Global Team Japan Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 2014
A VIP Holdings Australia McLaren MP4-12C 2013
A Lago Racing Australia Lamborghini Gallardo
A Melbourne Performance Centre Australia Audi R8-LMS Ultra 2014
A Steve McLaughlin Australia Audi R8-LMS Ultra 2014
A Trofeo Motorsport Australia Ferrari F458 Italia GT3 2012
A Flying B Racing Australia Bentley Continental GT3 2014
A Vicious Rumour Racing Australia Ferrari F458 Italia GT3 2012
A Clearwater Racing Malaysia Ferrari F458 Italia GT3 2013
A Eva Racing Australia Audi R8-LMS Ultra 2012
A Rotek Racing USA Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 2013
A Trass Family Motorsport New Zealand Ferrari F458 Italia GT3 2013
A Bentley M-Sport United Kingdom Bentley Continental GT3 2014
A Bentley M-Sport United Kingdom Bentley Continental GT3 2014
A Craft Bamboo Hong Kong Aston Martin Vantage GT3 2013
A Craft Bamboo Hong Kong Aston Martin Vantage GT3 2013
A Phoenix Racing Germany Audi R8-LMS Ultra 2014
A Phoenix Racing Germany Audi R8-LMS Ultra 2014
A Motionsport United Kingdom Aston Martin Vantage GT3 2013
A Competition Motorsports USA Porsche 911 GT3R 2013
B Peter Conroy Australia Porsche 997 GT3 Cup 2011
B Grove Motorsport Australia Porsche 997 GT3 Cup 2011
B Richard Gartner Australia Porsche 997 GT3 Cup 2007
B Motorsport Services New Zealand Porsche 997 GT3 Cup 2010
B Motorsport Services New Zealand Porsche 997 GT3 Cup 2010
B GT3 Endurance New Zealand Porsche 997 GT3 Cup 2010
B GT3 Endurance New Zealand Porsche 997 GT3 Cup 2008
B Nick Creswell Australia Porsche 997 GT3 Cup 2009
B James Koundouris Australia Porsche 911 GT3 Cup S
B Paul Tresidder Australia Porsche 911 GT3 Cup S
C Aston Martin Saint Gallen Switzerland Aston Martin Vantage GT4
C Tony Alford Australia Lotus Exige Cup R
C Tony Martin Australia Ginetta G50 GT4 2010
D Anthony Gilbertson Australia BMW E46 M3 GTR
D Beric Lynton Australia BMW M Coupe (1 Series)
D Kintyre Motorsport Australia Audi TTRS 2011
D Richard Bendell Australia Daytona Sportscar
D Sherrin Racing Australia BMW 135i
D Peter O’Donnell Australia BMW 335i
D Gary Morgan Australia Subaru BRZ
I MARC Cars Australia Australia MARC Focus V8
I MARC Cars Australia Australia MARC Focus V8
I MARC Cars Australia Australia MARC Focus V8
I Bruce Henley Australia Mazda RX-8 GT
I Bruce Henley Australia Mazda RX-8 GT

 

[Spacegoat]

Great looking entry list, going to be an awesome race. Still a shame though that Nissan only have one GT-R on the gird again.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Great looking entry list, going to be an awesome race. Still a shame though that Nissan only have one GT-R on the gird again.

Yep. Apparently they learned nothing from last year. Edit: Errr, this year.

 

[Cap'n Jack]

I was under the impression that Nissan Mororsport Australia were intending to run the second car, but then the V8 Supercar test clash happened which also stopped Rick Kelly from racing too. Same deal for Triple 8 who were planning on running a car.

 

[05XR8]

I was under the impression that Nissan Mororsport Australia were intending to run the second car, but then the V8 Supercar test clash happened which also stopped Rick Kelly from racing too. Same deal for Triple 8 who were planning on running a car.

May be. Nissan Motorsport only get another shot to build up kms with importing codrivers for the 1000. This is why I wish Nissan would get their exchange program drivers in the 1000. Just in case no one budges with the dates for the test day and 12H.

 

[DK]

Does Eva Racing Australia have anything to do with the SuperGT team?

 

[Bo]

Does Eva Racing Australia have anything to do with the SuperGT team?

I wouldn't bet on it, I'm pretty sure they'd be listed as EVA or Evangelion, and apart from that I don't think they'd have any reason to buy an R8 considering they're highly likely to be selling the McLaren soon and focusing on the Evora.

 

[TDZdave]

are those the former Grand Am RX-8s?

 

[Spacegoat]

are those the former Grand Am RX-8s?

Yep, they are. 👍

http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/08/15/grand-mazdas-headed-bathurst-12-hour/
This will be good!

 

[TDZdave]

Yep, they are. 👍

I just expelled a tiny bit of urine in excitement! I want to wake up to that noise at 6AM on the Mountain!

 

[05XR8]

Great looking entry list, going to be an awesome race. Still a shame though that Nissan only have one GT-R on the gird again.

CLASS C, D & I would do better with a few more cars. Throw in a 370Z, new Mustang GT350, C7, a Commodore and Falcon one last time and the list would be complete.

 

[05XR8]

See? This is what sucks with the clashing dates for the V8 test day and the 12H. Imagine Lowndes in a Bentley with Bowe and Brabham. Or even Ingall or Ambrose. It'll never happen because of the opppsing tv deals though.

http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/12/17/bentley-eyeing-aussie-talent-bathurst-12-hour/

Bentley is scouting Australian talent to join its driver line up for its maiden Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hour assault next year.

The famous British marque will field two factory backed Continental GT3s for February’s endurance classic at Mount Panorama, while offering support to the Peter Edwards customer Flying B Motorsport entry.

While yet to confirm its driver line up, it is likely a selection of its works drivers will venture out to compete in the race on February 7-8.

Le Mans winner Guy Smith, Andy Meyrick, former British Touring Car driver Steven Kane and ex-F1 driver Jerome D’Ambrosio have all featured for Bentley in the Blancpain Endurance Series this year.

However, having never competed at the challenging 6.2km Mount Panorama circuit, Bentley’s director of motorsport Brian Gush says the team is contemplating adding Australian drivers to their squad due to their extensive circuit knowledge.

Customer squad Flying B Motorsport has already confirmed an all Australian line up headed by former Bentley factory driver David Brabham, Bathurst 1000 and reigning 12 Hour winner John Bowe, and car owner Edwards.

“We haven’t nominated our drivers yet because at Bathurst you need two pros and one amateur in each car, but we think we know what we want,” Gush told Speedcafe.com.

“We certainly have got a few Aussie drivers in our sights, obviously the local experience is a big factor.

“David Brabham was a real coup for Peter Edwards but the local experience makes Aussie drivers really attractive options.”

Although the manufacturer is keen to impress on its Bathurst 12 Hour debut, Gush has confirmed that the squad will offer significant set up support to the Flying B Motorsport entry at the event.

“We like to keep our arms around any customer of Bentley and make sure they have a good experience so we will be supporting them as a much as we can,” added Gush.

“We will have the works cars there so it is the best opportunity to help them set up the car. Of course if they can give us some tips then we will gladly receive them.

“Peter Edwards is an old Bathurst campaigner and his drivers are really good so we see any Bentley customer as part of the wider family.

“There will be a bit of information sharing until the flag drops.”

Bentley’s preparations for the Bathurst 12 Hour are well underway with the cars currently en route to Australia.

 

[Spacegoat]

Well surely Ingall would be available now that he's (officially) retired from V8's? He should be one of the first names on their list.

 

[05XR8]

Well surely Ingall would be available now that he's (officially) retired from V8's? He should be one of the first names on their list.

That man(Ingall) should be waiting at customs to receive those bad boys.

 

[TDZdave]

Steve Johnson,
Steve Richards,
Craig Baird,
Steve Ellery,
Cameron McLean,
Jack Perkins,
Greg Crick,
John Bowe,
David Russel,
Johnathon Webb,
Steve Owen,
Owen Kelly,
Karl Reindler,
Dean Canto,

Need I go on?

 

[Spacegoat]

That man(Ingall) should be waiting at customs to receive those bad boys.

I know I would be. Those Bentley's are so freakin cool. My new favourite GT car.

 

[05XR8]

Steve Johnson,
Steve Richards,
Craig Baird,
Steve Ellery,
Cameron McLean,
Jack Perkins,
Greg Crick,
John Bowe,
David Russel,
Johnathon Webb,
Steve Owen,
Owen Kelly,
Karl Reindler,
Dean Canto,

Need I go on?

1. Craig Baird
2. Dean Canto
3. Steven Johnson
4. Greg Crick (don't know if he signed with Erebus for the 12H)

I know I would be. Those Bentley's are so freakin cool. My new favourite GT car.

I'm itching for it to be in Gran Turismo so I can drive it. Like now!

 

[CodeRedR51]

The former Stig is go for the 12hr with Maranello Motorsport.

http://www.speedcafe.com/?p=248619

 

[Spacegoat]

Pleased to see D'Alberto get a gig. Great diver lineup right there.

 

[05XR8]

I'm not even going to call this one. I'm just going to watch.