Post by: D4D on October 04, 2015, 06:55:48 AM
Bird - yes I know it's taxi racing and the race cars do not resemble a road going car, blah blah blah.
It is still an engineering feat to get to the end of the race, and the mountain always throws in a few twists and turns.
Even Jayco is getting in on the act http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/retro-class-for-kelly-brothers-bathurst-road-trip (http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/retro-class-for-kelly-brothers-bathurst-road-trip)
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Post by: KingBilly on October 04, 2015, 06:58:32 AM
Post by: cmkc051002 on October 04, 2015, 07:02:07 AM
Let's hope for the double
Hawthorn and Frosty
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Post by: kylarama on October 04, 2015, 07:10:59 AM
and the Merc's finally get a decent sponsor and decent looking livery.
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Post by: Robbo on October 04, 2015, 07:38:59 AM
We had a good win over Eng at the RWC this morning and have the NRL Grand Final this arvo. All is good. :cup: :cup:
Post by: edz on October 04, 2015, 07:45:09 AM
Post by: StrvnMrvn on October 04, 2015, 08:28:10 AM
I do agree that the Prodrive team is definitely going well, but then there is the olds and bolds that could easily win! Lowndes has been at the end of this race more than one time whilst other holdens are already tucked into bed!
Post by: Garfish on October 04, 2015, 10:13:42 AM
Love Bathurst, Hope this year they don't have half time again!
Post by: Bird on October 04, 2015, 03:42:53 PM
The footy is over so now it's time to get down to business. One more week to go and the mountain will come alive!just past that on the east link....
Bird - yes I know it's taxi racing and the race cars do not resemble a road going car, blah blah blah.
It is still an engineering feat to get to the end of the race, and the mountain always throws in a few twists and turns.
Even Jayco is getting in on the act http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/retro-class-for-kelly-brothers-bathurst-road-trip (http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/retro-class-for-kelly-brothers-bathurst-road-trip)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CQa0HXIUYAA6Z_1.jpg)
if anyone is moronic to go see this dull Shit from Melbourne, I need a winch taken to Bathurst as swag mail...
Post by: jw2170 on October 04, 2015, 03:46:38 PM
Not sure if that is just for bikes, as it skips the mountain all together........
Post by: crappsy on October 04, 2015, 07:13:10 PM
Post by: Nick74 on October 04, 2015, 08:28:43 PM
But on form his team is in a purple patch, If a Ford has to win I would like Chas to be it
Post by: oldmate on October 05, 2015, 06:43:03 PM
Post by: Elky on October 05, 2015, 08:15:36 PM
Football?? What's that?
Apparently it means time to increase airfares....
Post by: wilson79 on October 06, 2015, 10:00:14 AM
Post by: grc on October 07, 2015, 06:11:11 PM
In stead off the big budget teams
Go the Holdens bring it on can't weight
CHEERS GRC :cheers:
Post by: Jason B on October 07, 2015, 07:58:49 PM
Jas
Post by: cheif carlos on October 07, 2015, 09:35:01 PM
Post by: OutbackSwan on October 07, 2015, 09:45:51 PM
I heard things had been cleaned up a lot since those days and I am planning a trip down there in 2016 with my aging father who first brought me down there when I was 8 years old. 36 years later I am bringing him down to relive some memories so I am hoping it has been cleaned up somewhat as being on the set of Mad Max every day isn't my thing any more :angel:
Post by: Jason B on October 08, 2015, 03:30:46 PM
Jas
Post by: gronk on October 08, 2015, 03:35:35 PM
I think I am going to go camping for the weekend. I just can't get into it this year. I even knocked back free tickets for the family today.
Jas
I'm going to watch the whole race on TV, you miss so much at the track, but if I lived close , sat top ten shootout would be good to watch.
Post by: Jason B on October 08, 2015, 04:14:12 PM
I'm going to watch the whole race on TV, you miss so much at the track, but if I lived close , sat top ten shootout would be good to watch.
I like watching the touring car masters and the shootout is good as well.
Just no mojo for any of it this year. Must be getting older, cars and modifying them were my life as a young fella. It sh!ts me to have to change the oil these days.
Jas
Post by: gronk on October 08, 2015, 08:15:02 PM
Post by: Vitara_JaycoSwift_Outback on October 08, 2015, 08:21:55 PM
I'm only watching it as I went to the trouble of getting Foxtel..
Is it not on free to air? I have fox but no sports channels. I had a free trial during the clipsal 500 and the coverage was great plus being able to watch the other categories you don't normally see made it even better.
Post by: oldmate on October 08, 2015, 08:23:21 PM
Is it not on free to air? I have fox but no sports channels. I had a free trial during the clipsal 500 and the coverage was great plus being able to watch the other categories you don't normally see made it even better.
Yes it's on free to air.
Post by: speewa158 on October 08, 2015, 08:30:55 PM
Post by: time on October 08, 2015, 08:41:25 PM
Post by: StrvnMrvn on October 08, 2015, 08:42:30 PM
Just don't call the girls car a "pussy wagon", that'll cost you $25k. :(
;D
Post by: oldmate on October 08, 2015, 08:47:37 PM
Just don't call the girls car a "pussy wagon", that'll cost you $25k. :(
Apparently redbull is going to sponsor them up next year
Post by: dales133 on October 08, 2015, 09:07:58 PM
Personaly I used to love the old days of the Bathurst 1000 and the wellington street race,pukekohe ect. Been to several of them over the years but b havnt had much interest especialy since ford and holden are bailing on australia.
They are dead to me,rebadged holdens are nothing but junk.... ask me the mrs got an Astra.
Seriously though if they stop manufacturing here its dead then soon to be no v8s. ...
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 09, 2015, 04:32:09 AM
Post by: speewa158 on October 09, 2015, 06:18:58 AM
Betcha Bird is out today buying up grog, chips, nuts and stuff and is glued to Bathurst all week-end, ;D
Under that Tuff exterior is a " Closet V8 Supercar watcher " . Comfy chair , tucker & :cheers:Hes in :cup: :cup: :cheers: Bet hes a Dato Man :cup:
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 09, 2015, 03:17:31 PM
HUGE hit into the wall and Chaz taken away on a stretcher. Hope he's ok.
Post by: Kangaron on October 09, 2015, 03:38:52 PM
Glad to hear he is ok.
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 09, 2015, 03:51:03 PM
Bird will go up and repair it overnight for 'em
Post by: Robbo on October 09, 2015, 03:58:37 PM
There goes his chance at the championship this year. Wishing the young fella well and speedy recovery.
Post by: gclan on October 09, 2015, 04:44:46 PM
Lucky the racing was worth it. There's nothing like the roar of a big V8 :cup:
Post by: oldmate on October 09, 2015, 05:14:06 PM
Post by: Rumpig on October 09, 2015, 05:59:10 PM
Yeah bit hit. 4 marshells injured also. The marshells jumping clear reminded me of the bill brown roll over at mcphillamy all this years ago.i heard it was 5 marshals, and 4 are ok and the fifth was taken to hospital and is currently in a stable condition. Either way, that was a big hit, and very lucky everyone involved wasn't more seriously injured
Post by: oldmate on October 09, 2015, 06:07:02 PM
i heard it was 5 marshals, and 4 are ok and the fifth was taken to hospital and is currently in a stable condition. Either way, that was a big hit, and very lucky everyone involved wasn't more seriously injured
Yep, it was 5
Post by: grc on October 09, 2015, 06:10:47 PM
The Ute races are really tops , then the Biggie . Eat Drink & watch the race :cup: fire up the tellie & turn on the oven to keep the food hot . :cup: :cheers:
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X2 love the hole event
CHEERS GRC :cheers:
Post by: Rumpig on October 09, 2015, 06:21:53 PM
Yep, it was 5news I just watched now said it's 7 marshals, with 2 taken to hospital. One has chest injuries after being hit by debris and the other is ok
Post by: Robbo on October 09, 2015, 06:34:12 PM
news I just watched now said it's 7 marshals, with 2 taken to hospital. One has chest injuries after being hit by debris and the other is ok
It appears that our beloved news media are having a little trouble with logistics as it's down to three now. ;D ;D
http://www.speedcafe.com/2015/10/09/three-officials-injured-in-chaz-mostert-crash/ (http://www.speedcafe.com/2015/10/09/three-officials-injured-in-chaz-mostert-crash/)
Post by: oldmate on October 09, 2015, 06:34:54 PM
news I just watched now said it's 7 marshals, with 2 taken to hospital. One has chest injuries after being hit by debris and the other is ok
Bloody news, next it will be half of bathurst being hit by debris. ;D
Post by: D4D on October 09, 2015, 06:45:17 PM
Post by: StrvnMrvn on October 09, 2015, 06:55:18 PM
That's a big hit to bust a femur, strongest bone in the body. I wonder if they will look at going paddle shift and removing the gear stick...
Then they will go auto cause some one had a bad accident and broke a finger!!
These boys are tough, surely they won't entertain what you re saying!
Post by: speewa158 on October 09, 2015, 07:14:25 PM
Post by: speewa158 on October 09, 2015, 07:16:18 PM
Or You can run but you cant hide :cup:
Post by: Garfish on October 10, 2015, 05:35:33 AM
Tesla should enter the gen2 and use a big stereo to achieve the minimum noise levels. Wouldn't do well at Bathurst with long straights though
! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eGhjhx8O9M#)
Post by: Footy Shorts Shane on October 10, 2015, 06:44:44 AM
Football?? What's that?
Some crap so called sport that goes for waaaay too long. Played in a town I believe called............. Bathurst ???
Post by: D4D on October 10, 2015, 07:54:28 AM
“I'm really sorry for the team as it was my error that put us out and also destroyed a car,” Mostert said in a statement released from his Prodrive Racing Australia team late last night.
“I just lost my racing line due to a bit of sun glare and glanced the wall. From there I was a passenger and took some pretty big hits.”
Post by: duggie on October 10, 2015, 08:09:56 AM
Happy to hear that he is ok.
Post by: GGV8Cruza on October 10, 2015, 10:15:02 AM
http://www.news.com.au/sport/motorsport/bathurst-1000-damien-flack-involved-in-huge-crash-on-conrod-straight-during-aussie-racing-cars/story-fnec58e3-1227564232828 (http://www.news.com.au/sport/motorsport/bathurst-1000-damien-flack-involved-in-huge-crash-on-conrod-straight-during-aussie-racing-cars/story-fnec58e3-1227564232828)
GG
Post by: Rumpig on October 10, 2015, 10:20:33 AM
Post by: Spada on October 10, 2015, 03:00:17 PM
I'd understand if I was watching channel 10, but I'm paying for foxtel which was advertised as live and ad free...............
I made a cranky old man call to their complaints number, and it seems I'm not the only unhappy camper.
Post by: StrvnMrvn on October 10, 2015, 03:08:07 PM
maybe this should be in the rant thread, but what is with all the ad's during the race coverage >:( >:( >:(
I'd understand if I was watching channel 10, but I'm paying for foxtel which was advertised as live and ad free...............
I made a cranky old man call to their complaints number, and it seems I'm not the only unhappy camper.
I agree! But on Telstra TBox, the channel you are watching is put in a small box in the lower corner and the ads are playing in the back ground! Work that out!
Would be better if they just played the add at the bottom of the screen!!
Post by: D4D on October 10, 2015, 06:27:34 PM
Post by: StrvnMrvn on October 10, 2015, 06:31:52 PM
Pretty tame shootout, pity about the rain. Hopefully it is fine tomorrow for the big race.
Yeah It was..... but it shows that there are so many other influences that can come into the race! JW didnt look to good in the rain, did say that there were issues if the rain was back again tomorrow!!
Post by: D4D on October 10, 2015, 06:45:38 PM
Sunday 11 October - Partly cloudy. High (80%) chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and early evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening.
Post by: speewa158 on October 10, 2015, 07:29:34 PM
lm thinking about the diehard fans that might hoist a :cheers: to there lips to rehydrate themselves .
This might happen after a HUGE day on the Grog & it might rain . like thew would know :cheers:
Post by: wilson79 on October 10, 2015, 07:34:45 PM
I agree! But on Telstra TBox, the channel you are watching is put in a small box in the lower corner and the ads are playing in the back ground! Work that out!
Would be better if they just played the add at the bottom of the screen!!
Same as on fox sports, live coverage in the botom right corner during ads
Post by: kylarama on October 10, 2015, 07:38:47 PM
Off to the bakers to pick up the pre ordered bread and rolls. 7.30am can in hand at a mates place for the traditional bacon, egg and black label Beam breakfast.
Then light the spit and kick back for 10+ hours of mayhem with 40 odd blokes....
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Post by: D4D on October 10, 2015, 07:41:46 PM
Esky iced and packed waiting at the door for a 7am pick up.
Off to the bakers to pick up the pre ordered bread and rolls. 7.30am can in hand at a mates place for the traditional bacon, egg and black label Beam breakfast.
Then light the spit and kick back for 10+ hours of mayhem with 40 odd blokes....
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Post by: Kangaron on October 10, 2015, 08:49:42 PM
Post by: oldmate on October 10, 2015, 11:29:06 PM
Esky iced and packed waiting at the door for a 7am pick up.
Off to the bakers to pick up the pre ordered bread and rolls. 7.30am can in hand at a mates place for the traditional bacon, egg and black label Beam breakfast.
Then light the spit and kick back for 10+ hours of mayhem with 40 odd blokes....
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7:30am can in hand?? WTF??? You sleeping in??
Post by: achjimmy on October 10, 2015, 11:51:53 PM
Post by: edz on October 11, 2015, 12:38:46 AM
Anybody know How do those tyre restrainer things work?
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From what I understand, in F1 cars they use a ZYLON synthetic rope [ 5000kg breaking strain] it attaches to the chassis and around a flange on the back of the brake disc hub / some are fitted to the stub axle spindle.. Nascar etc use it too / monster trucks etc ..
pic is of a monster truck set up for a better veiw.
Google, Race car wheel tethers ..
Post by: kylarama on October 11, 2015, 05:39:57 AM
7:30am can in hand?? WTF??? You sleeping in??I agree, but it's not my fault they've put the race start back until 11am....
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Post by: D4D on October 11, 2015, 05:53:36 AM
I agree, but it's not my fault they've put the race start back until 11am....
Yeah, what's with that?
Post by: GeoffA on October 11, 2015, 06:09:50 AM
Yeah, what's with that?
TV related would be my guess....
Post by: macca on October 11, 2015, 06:28:14 AM
TV related would be my guess....Yep, race pace is the main factor with TV wanting it to finish just before the nightly news. Maybe they should make it the Bathurst 1200.
My main beef with TV is they way they interrupt the shootout with add breaks. When you get rain it handicaps the faster cars
Post by: Robbo on October 11, 2015, 07:03:28 AM
Bring it on. :cup:
Post by: Clouty on October 11, 2015, 07:21:00 AM
Post by: D4D on October 11, 2015, 07:48:13 AM
Post by: speewa158 on October 11, 2015, 07:50:46 AM
Post by: edz on October 11, 2015, 08:03:18 AM
Post by: speewa158 on October 11, 2015, 08:19:35 AM
Post by: 03hilux on October 11, 2015, 08:35:01 AM
BUT I think the old cars (touring car masters) would be a better as the race before the big one instead of the Porsches.
Post by: macca on October 11, 2015, 08:46:33 AM
Porsches are good just before the race, means you can watch the masters then go back to camp and have a feed before going over to the track for the start of the race
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Post by: speewa158 on October 11, 2015, 08:59:45 AM
1 hour to go ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :cheers:
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 11, 2015, 09:13:18 AM
All the V8 drivers getting taken around in the fastest, bestest 4WD ever... go Team Jeep. :4x4:
Oh Fark, I crack myself up.....
Post by: macca on October 11, 2015, 09:18:18 AM
Go the Jeeps......... and me
All the V8 drivers getting taken around in the fastest, bestest 4WD ever... go Team Jeep. :4x4:
Oh Fark, I crack myself up.....
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Post by: StrvnMrvn on October 11, 2015, 09:55:48 AM
SWMBO is getting the clan together and taking them to the MIL place for the day. She has loaded me up with chips, dip and beer! :cheers:
LET THE RACE BEGIN!!!!!
Post by: duggie on October 11, 2015, 09:59:35 AM
Go the Jeeps.....
All the V8 drivers getting taken around in the fastest, bestest 4WD ever... go Team Jeep. :4x4:
Oh Fark, I crack myself up.....
G,day Jeepers.
The jeeps were going flat out, and getting passed by people on foot. ;D
Post by: raider on October 11, 2015, 10:26:14 AM
Well, SWMBO cooked bacon, eggs, spaghetti, mushrooms on toast so now it's time to get to the couch and enjoy the race!!
SWMBO is getting the clan together and taking them to the MIL place for the day. She has loaded me up with chips, dip and beer! :cheers:
LET THE RACE BEGIN!!!!!
She's a LEGEND
Post by: speewa158 on October 11, 2015, 10:31:46 AM
G,day Jeepers.
The jeeps were going flat out, and getting passed by people on foot. ;D
Going on a Flat Bed Truck you mean >:D :cheers:
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 11, 2015, 10:32:01 AM
G,day Jeepers.
The jeeps were going flat out, and getting passed by people on foot. ;D
Didn't see any Nissan's in front or behind 'em.
Musta broken down huh... ;D
Post by: Vitara_JaycoSwift_Outback on October 11, 2015, 10:33:36 AM
Well, SWMBO cooked bacon, eggs, spaghetti, mushrooms on toast so now it's time to get to the couch and enjoy the race!!
SWMBO is getting the clan together and taking them to the MIL place for the day. She has loaded me up with chips, dip and beer! :cheers:
LET THE RACE BEGIN!!!!!
Can I come your place??? I am dealing with a tired baby while trying to watch the race. We just tried putting him down for a nap. Hopefully I'll get a good couple of hours of Bathurst action
Post by: oldmate on October 11, 2015, 10:38:26 AM
Post by: StrvnMrvn on October 11, 2015, 10:40:04 AM
Breaking news
Reynolds didn't post that up on Facebook or Twitter did he?
Post by: speewa158 on October 11, 2015, 11:00:11 AM
Breaking news
They found the wall >:D :cheers:
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 11, 2015, 11:29:50 AM
Post by: speewa158 on October 11, 2015, 11:47:48 AM
Post by: robbo1172 on October 11, 2015, 12:08:47 PM
Whatever you do, DO NOT ask about the drones...
rockfactor.com.au
Post by: alnjan on October 11, 2015, 12:25:07 PM
Post by: raider on October 11, 2015, 12:44:48 PM
Post by: oldmate on October 11, 2015, 12:57:48 PM
The Ch 10 ads are doing my head in !I have friends who are whinging about Foxtel adds. That would crap me more. At least I'm not paying $50 a month for ads
Post by: listo on October 11, 2015, 01:01:50 PM
Post by: Robbo on October 11, 2015, 01:26:34 PM
Well, SWMBO cooked bacon, eggs, spaghetti, mushrooms on toast so now it's time to get to the couch and enjoy the race!!
SWMBO is getting the clan together and taking them to the MIL place for the day. She has loaded me up with chips, dip and beer! :cheers:
LET THE RACE BEGIN!!!!!
Geeze mate, where do you get a wife like that???
I want one. ;D ;D
Post by: Robbo on October 11, 2015, 01:28:35 PM
Breaking news
HaHaHa, that's Gold... :cup: :cup: :cup:
Post by: StrvnMrvn on October 11, 2015, 02:11:22 PM
What next....... Who will go to slicks first!!!
Post by: speewa158 on October 11, 2015, 02:22:07 PM
Post by: Black Diamond on October 11, 2015, 02:24:56 PM
Post by: StrvnMrvn on October 11, 2015, 02:28:46 PM
Wheres " Skippy " when you need him ??? ??? ??? :cheers:
No more skippy's!! They would have made sure that there wasn't any left.
Post by: StrvnMrvn on October 11, 2015, 02:49:42 PM
Can he get there?
Post by: Black Diamond on October 11, 2015, 03:16:20 PM
Post by: Black Diamond on October 11, 2015, 03:23:21 PM
Post by: sol on October 11, 2015, 03:25:44 PM
Awesome finish coming up.
X2
:cheers:
Post by: speewa158 on October 11, 2015, 03:59:09 PM
Post by: Hairs on October 11, 2015, 04:09:39 PM
Where they stop nobody knows ???
:cheers:
Post by: speewa158 on October 11, 2015, 04:36:09 PM
Post by: D4D on October 11, 2015, 04:43:12 PM
Pretty uneventful race all up.
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 11, 2015, 04:46:54 PM
I think it was Roland Dane chatting to Whincup and pointing out the error of his ways down there at Bathurst.
The Lowndes 888 car has been impounded.
Everyone is using a 650HP supercar engine, but 888 was running a 3.7 litre V6 Jeep engine and that's just not fair to the others. ;D
Post by: Colmano on October 11, 2015, 05:10:27 PM
Post by: plusnq on October 11, 2015, 05:22:43 PM
I just heard some yelling up here in Tin Can Bay....
I think it was Roland Dane chatting to Whincup and pointing out the error of his ways down there at Bathurst.
The Lowndes 888 car has been impounded.
Everyone is using a 650HP supercar engine, but 888 was running a 3.7 litre V6 Jeep engine and that's just not fair to the others. ;D
Lol. I want some of what you are smoking ;D ;D ;D ;D :cup:
Post by: Garfish on October 11, 2015, 06:05:57 PM
I just heard some yelling up here in Tin Can Bay....I think this was Jamie's response
I think it was Roland Dane chatting to Whincup and pointing out the error of his ways down there at Bathurst.
Post by: grc on October 11, 2015, 06:20:10 PM
May need to go to the drunk thread
CHEERS GRC :cheers:
Post by: Vitara_JaycoSwift_Outback on October 11, 2015, 06:40:39 PM
Post by: macca on October 11, 2015, 06:52:52 PM
Just curious if others recon Lowndes is better than Brock? I know he is yet to overtake Brock's 9 wins at the mountain but he has overtaken his podiums. I don't think anyone will pass 9 wins as I think the competition is closer than ever but Lowndes is always at pointy end at the right time.Lowndes is a great driver with great car control, but Brock did it in cars that handled like bowls of jelly. Different era, different machines but any way you look at it they are/were both bloody awesome to watch
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Post by: achjimmy on October 11, 2015, 06:59:56 PM
Post by: GeoffA on October 11, 2015, 07:11:52 PM
He won about 6 in his own car. They changed the rules to stop his car-hopping.
Brock was an excellent driver, but he had a very un-savoury checkered history off the track.
Don't get carried away with the hero-worship.....
Post by: jw2170 on October 11, 2015, 07:20:36 PM
Remove the rose-coloured glasses boys.
He won about 6 in his own car. They changed the rules to stop his car-hopping.
Brock was an excellent driver, but he had a very un-savoury checkered history off the track.
Don't get carried away with the hero-worship.....
Chill, Geof. We are talking car racing here, if we followed your line, we could not have any sporting heros.
Anyone received a recent text from Warnie.......ROTFL....
Post by: GeoffA on October 11, 2015, 07:23:55 PM
...Anyone received a recent text from Warnie.......ROTFL....
I don't think Warnie ever bashed his wife, or shafted his brother or his best mate.
Ask Colin Bond what he thinks about PB........
Post by: jw2170 on October 11, 2015, 07:25:08 PM
Yeah bit hit. 4 marshells injured also. The marshells jumping clear reminded me of the bill brown roll over at mcphillamy all this years ago.
Hi Oldmate, you must be as old as me...LOL
Even the commentators could not go back that far,,,,,,,,
Post by: plusnq on October 11, 2015, 07:26:51 PM
Hi Oldmate, you must be as old as me...LOL
Even the commentators could not go back that far,,,,,,,,
Here it is
http://youtu.be/v_eb77cEVGA (http://youtu.be/v_eb77cEVGA)
Seemed to be a regular occurrence
http://youtu.be/64KSfH37MMc (http://youtu.be/64KSfH37MMc)
Post by: jw2170 on October 11, 2015, 07:38:05 PM
When and where was this taken.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12141802_10203657054585533_7672066690506266842_n.jpg?oh=8b60c0952977188a13fb769547ee3a6a&oe=568C8D69&__gda__=1456214624_0fc757c7d2b91eda18e9e7a4bb1009c5)
I hope....
??? ??? ??? back to the drawing board....
Post by: plusnq on October 11, 2015, 07:40:22 PM
Post by: speewa158 on October 11, 2015, 07:41:36 PM
Post by: D4D on October 11, 2015, 07:43:40 PM
Post by: plusnq on October 11, 2015, 07:46:55 PM
l have heard " Peter Perfect " Had Chinks in the Shinny Armour .. Really Big Chinks , yes could drive BUT really big Chinks in the Shinny Armour . >:D
That's only because they wouldn't let him race with his Energy Polariser ;D ;D
Post by: achjimmy on October 11, 2015, 07:49:50 PM
Post by: Kangaron on October 11, 2015, 07:52:04 PM
Remove the rose-coloured glasses boys.
Brock was an excellent driver, but he had a very un-savoury checkered history off the track.
Don't get carried away with the hero-worship.....
:cup:
During the race they were advertising a Movie about Brock.
If they tell the real story it should be better than Once were Warriors meets Alvin Purple.
Post by: oldmate on October 11, 2015, 07:53:21 PM
Hi Oldmate, you must be as old as me...LOL
Even the commentators could not go back that far,,,,,,,,
Maybe, I just remember big events at bathurst.
I don't think Warnie ever bashed his wife, or shafted his brother or his best mate.
Ask Colin Bond what he thinks about PB........
Yeah I agree mate. As a driver brock was great, but in this day and age, with social media etc, he would not of made it as a person. He was an arsehole of track, behind the scenes.
Post by: jw2170 on October 11, 2015, 07:59:50 PM
Post by: Brett B on October 11, 2015, 08:05:24 PM
Post by: GeoffA on October 11, 2015, 08:06:34 PM
Craig will give it a good go :cheers:
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree???
Post by: DannyG on October 11, 2015, 08:10:26 PM
OK, all you officinados...
When and where was this taken.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12141802_10203657054585533_7672066690506266842_n.jpg?oh=8b60c0952977188a13fb769547ee3a6a&oe=568C8D69&__gda__=1456214624_0fc757c7d2b91eda18e9e7a4bb1009c5)
I hope....
??? ??? ??? back to the drawing board....
1968 mcphillamy?
Post by: GeoffA on October 11, 2015, 08:17:17 PM
1968 mcphillamy?
Probably before you were born Danny... :cup:
Post by: DannyG on October 11, 2015, 08:19:05 PM
Probably before you were born Danny... :cup:
Just ;)
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Post by: oldmate on October 11, 2015, 08:22:24 PM
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree???
My wife thinks the same. :cup:
Post by: plusnq on October 11, 2015, 08:27:59 PM
1968 mcphillamy?
Im with you. Is it Jim Palmer and Phil West in 24D, HK Monaro HDRT?
Post by: DannyG on October 11, 2015, 08:42:13 PM
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Post by: oldmate on October 11, 2015, 08:50:53 PM
Could be bill brown before he saw the light?
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It could be, but he didn't runout of fuel
Post by: time on October 11, 2015, 09:00:43 PM
Post by: plusnq on October 11, 2015, 09:02:28 PM
Post by: oldmate on October 11, 2015, 09:06:41 PM
Post by: macca on October 12, 2015, 03:30:07 AM
Remove the rose-coloured glasses boys.No rose colored glasses here Geoff, I worked on one of his cars when he was with Gown Hindhaugh and got to see quite a bit of him at the time, so knew what he was like off the track but I was talking about him as a steerer , not him as a person, as said earlier different era and hard to compare
He won about 6 in his own car. They changed the rules to stop his car-hopping.
Brock was an excellent driver, but he had a very un-savoury checkered history off the track.
Don't get carried away with the hero-worship.....
Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2015, 06:01:36 AM
OK, all you officinados...
When and where was this taken.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12141802_10203657054585533_7672066690506266842_n.jpg?oh=8b60c0952977188a13fb769547ee3a6a&oe=568C8D69&__gda__=1456214624_0fc757c7d2b91eda18e9e7a4bb1009c5)
I hope....
??? ??? ??? back to the drawing board....
Another broken down Ford being passed by a Holden atop the mountain :cup: :cheers:
Post by: jw2170 on October 12, 2015, 06:24:59 AM
Note the lack of fencing...
Actually, the Ford had not broken down. It had a flat tyre. In those days, they were standard production cars and had to carry the spare, jack etc in the boot.
From memory, the Ford was leading with about 11 laps to go.
I like how the marshal just wanders down and they have a chat as the driver changes the wheel.
Right as to year and position.... :cup:
Post by: plusnq on October 12, 2015, 06:32:29 AM
Post by: Bird on October 12, 2015, 08:17:59 AM
http://www.australiastoughestcars.com.au/news/bathurst-students-arrested-after-damaging-iconic-landmark/ (http://www.australiastoughestcars.com.au/news/bathurst-students-arrested-after-damaging-iconic-landmark/)
Post by: Footy Shorts Shane on October 12, 2015, 08:36:09 AM
OK, all you officinados...
When and where was this taken.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12141802_10203657054585533_7672066690506266842_n.jpg?oh=8b60c0952977188a13fb769547ee3a6a&oe=568C8D69&__gda__=1456214624_0fc757c7d2b91eda18e9e7a4bb1009c5)
I hope....
??? ??? ??? back to the drawing board....
Best motor vehicle ever built ;D
Post by: gronk on October 12, 2015, 09:12:12 AM
1st was Bruce McPhee ! BTW, he did a lap record of 2.56 !!
Another bit of trivia, Bruce McPhee ran buffed down radials ( Michelin ) compared to race tyres of all the others, because they lasted longer...
Still remember going for a ride with him in an army cargo carrier in the local river approx 45yrs ago !
Post by: Isuzumu on October 12, 2015, 05:59:50 PM
My wife thinks the same. :cup:
So oldmate and Geoff, we know about PB, so why not let all Craigs fans know about him to, seeing it looks like you know something!!!!!!
Post by: Hairs on October 12, 2015, 06:22:46 PM
Lol. I want some of what you are smoking ;D ;D ;D ;D :cup:None of us can afford the Grass he Cuts.
8)
Post by: jw2170 on October 12, 2015, 07:54:01 PM
Best motor vehicle ever built ;D
+1
Post by: Footy Shorts Shane on October 13, 2015, 08:10:56 AM
+1
They only raced at Mt Panorama for one year. No other vehicle stood on the podium that year ;D
1st, 2nd, 3rd outright and 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th in D Class. :cup:
Post by: gronk on October 13, 2015, 09:38:27 AM
Post by: Footy Shorts Shane on October 13, 2015, 10:01:53 AM
The HT was the same car..............
:o
Blasphemy
Post by: gronk on October 13, 2015, 11:34:46 AM
:o
Blasphemy
Ha ha !!! ;D
Had a mate who had a HK silver fox 186 GTS ( around 1972 ) and it survived quite a few offroad excursions :cheers: :cheers:
Post by: Footy Shorts Shane on October 13, 2015, 11:50:25 AM
Had a mate who had a HK silver fox 186 GTS ( around 1972 ) and it survived quite a few offroad excursions :cheers: :cheers:
:o :o :o And I thought referring to a HT as the same car as a HK was bad, but YOU SIR just hit the lowest of lows >:(
MINK !!! SILVER MINK !!! (Silver Fox is XW GT colour 8) )
:angel:
Post by: DannyG on October 13, 2015, 12:05:01 PM
Post by: gronk on October 13, 2015, 12:27:49 PM
:o :o :o And I thought referring to a HT as the same car as a HK was bad, but YOU SIR just hit the lowest of lows >:(
MINK !!! SILVER MINK !!! (Silver Fox is XW GT colour 8) )
:angel:
Oohh SH*T.......may Peter Brock strike me down with a conrod !!!! :cup:
Post by: speewa158 on October 13, 2015, 07:22:04 PM
A bit OT but Fabs is confirmed at DJR next year with Pye. Ambrose must be done with full time driving. Its not like he needs the money and after 10 years in the US he could do with a rest from it.
What form of " Jibber Do You Speak ?? " :cheers:
Post by: Garfish on October 13, 2015, 08:10:23 PM
Best motor vehicle ever built ;D
Yep the XT falcon was,
Post by: gronk on October 13, 2015, 09:02:40 PM
Yep the XT falcon was,
My dad had a ZB Fairlane , 6 cyl with a few options not ever listed....he wanted a GT but with 4 of us snotters he needed a front bench seat.
BUT, Ford only ever made 2 good cars.....the GTHO and the 68/69 Mustang fastback 390.......NOT the XT.
Post by: GeoffA on October 14, 2015, 04:57:21 AM
.....the GTHO.........
That's 3 on its' own......
Post by: Garfish on October 14, 2015, 06:29:37 AM
That's 3 on its' own......
Four if you include the three race phase iv and one production unit that were made before the axe fell....
Post by: Footy Shorts Shane on October 14, 2015, 09:12:07 AM
Yep the XT falcon was,
As proven at Bathurst in 68/9 ;D
Four if you include the three race phase iv and one production unit that were made before the axe fell....
5 if you consider the "1.5" the model everyone has chosen to forget about, being a lemon and all ;D
Ford finally got it right when they built the Cobra. :D