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[Tom]

Charlie Butler-Henderson ("expert" summeriser on Motors TV) kept on refering to him as a she, 'cos someone whose name sounds like Sally must be female, right?

I know he's Salih, and that he's a bloke, and I've only heard of him once before. It's not like I had to do research before I went on live TV making an arse of myself. My other favourite from CBH was "He's got the grit between his teeth."

Good race ruined by awful commentators.

Can I have a go then? I can't do any worse than they were...

 

[IforceV8]

New levels of terrible for PWC

 

[catamount39]

New levels of terrible for PWC

 

[05XR8]

I do wish this chassis continued success. It's a good program.
http://m.speedcafe.com/2015/05/20/marc-focus-v8-joins-phillip-island-gt-field/

 

[TDZdave]

Its a great idea, just like the DeltaWing, and just like the DeltaWing it really has no where to really go, I agree though they need their own class globally,

 

[Choymz]

Its a great idea, just like the DeltaWing, and just like the DeltaWing it really has no where to really go, I agree though they need their own class globally,

Well hopefully the South African series this was originally built for gets going, because theres a few other manufactures that are in that such as Audi,BMW among others.

 

[Snaeper]

Its a great idea, just like the DeltaWing, and just like the DeltaWing it really has no where to really go, I agree though they need their own class globally,

I always wanted to see the DeltaWing race on an incredibly diverse schedule, doing road courses, circuits and ovals, as well as sprint and endurance races. Pushing the limits of the machine and it's driver.

 

[05XR8]

I hope this is broadcast.

http://m.speedcafe.com/2015/05/22/ginetta-tops-australian-gt-phillip-island-practice/

The Ginetta driven by Matt Campbell and Michael Hovey emerged quickest in practice for the Australian GT Championship Phillip Island 101.

The Campbell/Hovey V8-powered Ginetta G55 posted the fastest time of the day in the second of three 20 minute practice sessions held at the Victorian circuit.

 

[TDZdave]

I hope this is broadcast.

http://m.speedcafe.com/2015/05/22/ginetta-tops-australian-gt-phillip-island-practice/

I am falling in with with these Ginetta's, why they aren't in Blancpain endurance is beyond me, probably because they don't make road cars,

 

[Furinkazen]

I am falling in with with these Ginetta's, why they aren't in Blancpain endurance is beyond me, probably because they don't make road cars,

I thought they did make road cars, just a tiny number?

 

[TenEightyOne]

I am falling in with with these Ginetta's, why they aren't in Blancpain endurance is beyond me, probably because they don't make road cars,

They do make road cars...

 

[05XR8]

More awesomeness. Tony Quinn has this series locked down.

http://m.speedcafe.com/2015/05/22/repaired-flying-b-bentley-returns-with-new-look/

The Flying B Racing Bentley has uncovered a fresh new look on its return to action at Phillip Island having been sidelined from the Australian GT Championship opener.

A sizeable accident during the closing stages of February’s Bathurst 12 Hour ruled the Continental GT3 out of action for the Clipsal 500 meeting, with extensive repairs required to the chassis, rear suspension and transaxle.

Having decided not to re-shell the car, the parent Maranello Motorsport team has completed a full repair with the Peter Edwards/John Bowe entry boasting a new silver look for this weekend’s Phillip Island 101.

The squad completed the repair at a Melbourne fabricator using a V8 Supercars jig, with assistance from Bentley UK.

“We didn’t rush it (the repair),”Flying B Motorsport’s Campbell Little told Speedcafe.com.

“I think a lot of teams possibly would have re-shelled the car but our experience with V8 Supercars we thought we could do it cheaper here in Australia.

“It was a reasonably straight forward repair it was effectively the way we repaired cars 10 years ago.

 

[Bo]

I am falling in with with these Ginetta's, why they aren't in Blancpain endurance is beyond me, probably because they don't make road cars,

It's because they aren't homologated outside the UK. They sell more road cars than the likes of Radical.

 

[Cap'n Jack]

I hope this is broadcast.

I wouldn't count on it. Your best bet would perhaps be some highlights on Speedweek (on Fox Sports, not sure if the program is still on SBS).

 

[05XR8]

I wouldn't count on it. Your best bet would perhaps be some highlights on Speedweek (on Fox Sports, not sure if the program is still on SBS).

Riiiiight, I noticed this the other night. Fox got the rights to Speedweek. I had to do a doublrbtake as I flipped through the channels.

 

[TDZdave]

Riiiiight, I noticed this the other night. Fox got the rights to Speedweek. I had to do a doublrbtake as I flipped through the channels.

Speedweek has been on foxtel for at least 15 years hahaha

 

[05XR8]

I just had Foxtel for a month. I used to watch SBS. on Sundays.

 

[Bo]

I just had Foxtel for a month. I used to watch SBS. on Sundays.

It'll be broadcast live online.

 

[RACECAR]

Also:



All my sides

 

[05XR8]

http://m.speedcafe.com/2015/05/23/support-growing-for-australian-gt-endurance-series/

 

[Spacegoat]

Just watching the stream for the GT race and I'm loving how the Bentley looks in silver. Looks great on the track.

Edit: Doesn't look as nice stuck in the sand trap though.

 

[05XR8]

I know, that poor Bentley luck.

The fight for third is truly on!

Good show. The Ginetta is cool.The McLaren looks good. Audi showing why they are the ones to beat. Hopefully the Kelly Brothers come back with a GT-R GT3.

 

[GTracer38]

http://www.speedcafe.com/2015/05/23/miescrick-take-out-dramatic-gt-island-101/

Spoiler: Results

1st - Mies/Crick - Audi R8 - Jamec-Pem Racing
2nd - T.Quinn/Tander - McLaren 650S - Quinn Motorsport
3rd - Lester/Smyth - Ferrari 458 - Trass Motorsport*
4th - D'Alberto/Denyer - Ferrari 458 - Maranello Motorsport
5th - Twigg/Emery - Mercedes SLS - Erebus Motorsport

I was there and it was a great race. Smyth blew an all but certain win and that McLaren never looked very fast. Can't help but think Tander might have won had he been in the Aston (like last year). I'll post a couple pics tomorrow

UPDATE: http://www.speedcafe.com/2015/05/23/penalty-costs-trass-ferrari-phillip-island-podium/

A lot of cars seemed to overtake/overlap under yellow flags into the hairpin when the Magro/Morcom Lambo came to a halt.

 

[IforceV8]

Nissan on pole for Silverstone BES.

 

[catamount39]

Yeah uh...there's this kinda large race in a place called Indianapolis that'll be watching then...

Great job Blancpain...

 

[TDZdave]

When does that race start?

 

[catamount39]

When does that race start?

About 12:30 EST I'd estimate green flag time, but the the ceremonies are quite special.

Hmm...might be able to catch some of this after Monaco. Will miss the end though of the Blancpain race.

 

[01GTP]

Which is in 3 hours 15ish minutes.

 

[Tired Tyres]

More like 25 minutes from now actually.

Edit. that's the Silverstone race of course.

 

[IforceV8]

Youtube feed is working on the PS3 on Nismotv