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[CodeRedR51]

For those interested in awesome GT-R photos from Paul Ricard:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/nissan-racing

And there's even more awesomeness in there from Le Mans.

 

[05XR8]

Makes me want to play a video game. awesome snaps.

 

[fortbo]

Makes me want to play a video game. awesome snaps.

I will always remember that finish!

 

[05XR8]

http://www.speedcafe.com/2015/06/25/lowndes-debuts-lamborghini-at-spa-test/

 

[IforceV8]

Leitzinger in the Bentley on GT pole and Heitkotter has the GT-A pole in the GT Academy Nissan at Road America. Stream starts in about 20 minutes.

here. http://www.motortrendondemand.com/pwc/
or http://www.world-challengetv.com/#/races/1347

 

[CodeRedR51]

Just in time for my lunch break. Sweet.

 

[IforceV8]

Bryan starts directly behind Beretta so he could be P1 and the end of lap 1 if he can survive the carbon fiber shower.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Either the stream isn't up yet or it won't let me watch it.

Edit: Working now but getting the "standby" video.

Edit 2: Nick McMillen qualified the Doran Racing #41 370Z in 4th for the CTSCC race.

 

[Mac K]

Holy crap this commentator is painful to listen to...

 

[IforceV8]

They must have drawn straws among the dozens of fans in attendance today to be the announcer for the stream.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Holy crap this commentator is painful to listen to...

Horrible.

Edit: I may catch this later, the internet at work is having issues playing the stream without skipping.

 

[Mac K]

It's the stream itself, it keeps skipping around for me as well..

 

[IforceV8]

I'm down to 360p trying to make it stream and it is freezing.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Yeah between the stream quality and the absolutely horrible commentary, it's really unwatchable.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Spoiler

Turned it back on with a few minutes to go. Congrats to Bryan on a GTA class win, and James Davison on P2 in the Pro class. Two more races to go this weekend I think?

Edit: Spoilered PWC results.

 

[TDZdave]

http://www.speedcafe.com/2015/06/25/lowndes-debuts-lamborghini-at-spa-test/

So they have bought a brand new old car???

 

[05XR8]

So they have bought a brand new old car???

I thought it would be a Huracan myself. People with money...

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

I thought it would be a Huracan myself. People with money...

Probably offered the shell on the cheap

 

[Snaeper]

The R-EX is in its first year. The homologation and kit should keep if far more competitive than the FL2. Considering Reiters experience with the car, Id pick it over the Huracan, or at least strongly consider it. Especially for a 24 hour race where the Huracan is unproven if im not mistaken. Granted, Reiter's Lamborghinis are not known for being endurance athletes.

 

[Bo]

Aren't the Huracans on order for most people interested though? REX can be bought as an update package too, so it makes financial sense if you already have a Gallardo lying about.

 

[Snaeper]

Ah, yeah I didn't even think about that. The Huracan is still a factory effort this year.

 

[IforceV8]

PWC must have been paying attention to the complaints about the stream since they are using the CBS broadcast feed today.👍

 

[CodeRedR51]

Good.

CTSCC race is under red flag for water accumulation on the track.

 

[Spacegoat]

Lexus assessing possible Australian GT entry.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Good weekend for Nissan all around in US based GT racing:

• P1 Race 7 PWC Touring - Altima Coupe (Vesko Kazarov)
• P2 Race 11 PWC GT - GT-R GT3 (JD Davison)
• P1 Race 11 PWC GTA - GT-R GT3 (Bryan Heitkotter)
• P2 Race 12 PWC GT - GT-R GT3 (JD Davison)
• P2 Race 12 PWC GTA - GT-R GT3 (Bryan Heitkotter)
• P1 Race 13 PWC GT - GT-R GT3 (JD Davison)
• P3 Race 5 CTSCC GS - 370Z (BJ Zacharias / Brad Jaeger)

 

[Hearse]

Results for the Asia Pacific series. It's good to see former F1 drivers doing well in GT racing.
http://www.speedcafe.com/2015/06/29/asian-wrap-mclaren-and-bentley-star-in-gt-asia/

The second race belonged to the Bentley pair of Adderly Fong and Keita Sawa who controlled the 45 minute encounter from start to finish.

 

[Hearse]

There does not appear to be a Production Car series thread. Anywhere from Pirelli World Challenge to Continental Tire series, to Shannon's Nationals. If there is such a thread, please post a link and I will begin posting there. Cheers.
http://www.speedcafe.com/2015/06/29/sponsor-tv-package-confirmed-for-bathurst-6-hour/

Hi-Tech Oils will take naming rights sponsorship of March’s inaugural Bathurst 6 Hour production car race, event organisers have confirmed.

Run for Group 3E Production Cars, the race is set to be the feature of the annual Easter Bathurst Motor Festival, which has boasted strong NSW Production Touring Car grids in recent years.

In addition to the one-year Hit-Tec deal, promoter James O’Brien has announced that the 6 Hour will be live streamed in its entirety.

A one-hour highlights package will also be screened on SBS in the weeks following the March 27 race.

“We are pleased to welcome Hi-Tec Oils on board as we continue to grow momentum for the Bathurst 6 Hour and with it, the Bathurst Motor Festival,” said O’Brien.

“(Hi-Tec owner) George Gambino and his company have been great supporters of Production Car racing and motorsport in general over the years and it’s great to see their enthusiasm for what is a brand-new Event on the calendar.

“TV coverage remains a critical pathway to generating growth and we are pleased to be working with AVE to ensure live streaming and post-produced TV coverage for the Bathurst 6 Hour next year.”

 

[Cap'n Jack]

That's great news. As much as I enjoy the 12 hour being headed by the GT3 class, I've missed having production cars going for outright glory so this is a nice compromise.

 

[TDZdave]

That's great news. As much as I enjoy the 12 hour being headed by the GT3 class, I've missed having production cars going for outright glory so this is a nice compromise.

As long as it isn't Porsches,

 

[CodeRedR51]

There does not appear to be a Production Car series thread. Anywhere from Pirelli World Challenge to Continental Tire series, to Shannon's Nationals. If there is such a thread, please post a link and I will begin posting there. Cheers.
http://www.speedcafe.com/2015/06/29/sponsor-tv-package-confirmed-for-bathurst-6-hour/

I was going to make one yesterday but decided against it.