Author Topic: V8 Supercars 2016 (Read 24982 times)

kylarama · « **Reply #51 on:** August 16, 2016, 09:26:08 PM »

After 26 years Holden have dumped the Walkinshaw's who also own HSV.
The HRT name plate has been taken back and is heading to 888 next year.

http://www.speedcafe.com/2016/08/16/hrt-brand-moves-t8-new-holden-deal/

Anyone can race a Holden. So long as you pay 888 for the privilege.
Set up exactly the same way manufacturers do it in GT3.

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archer63 · « **Reply #52 on:** August 17, 2016, 06:16:27 AM »

Another nail in the sport in my opinion.

I am/was a ford fan, but I am also gutted for the HRT fans and to see the day 888 take over everything is disgusting.

Just my opinion.

Cheers
Rob

Jeepers Creepers · « **Reply #53 on:** August 17, 2016, 06:27:58 AM »

If i was Holden, i'd want to be backing the winners too.

Who wants to put money into a team that can't deliver.

I agree, 888 will have a big advantage with Holden behind them, but hey, they are there to win and they win well.

D4D · « **Reply #54 on:** August 17, 2016, 06:42:13 AM »

Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on August 17, 2016, 06:27:58 AM

If i was Holden, i'd want to be backing the winners too.

Who wants to put money into a team that can't deliver.

I agree, 888 will have a big advantage with Holden behind them, but hey, they are there to win and they win well.

Yeah HRT have not been competitive for a number of years. It will also be interesting to see what HSV do when the commondore ceases production. Could be 0 from 2.

D4D · « **Reply #55 on:** December 02, 2016, 05:21:48 PM »

http://www.supercars.com/championship/2016-virgin-australia-supercars-championship-points/

It will be interesting to see the team orders on the weekend in the final race, RBR 1, 2 & 3 in the championship...

archer63 · « **Reply #56 on:** December 02, 2016, 06:39:40 PM »

Not a terribly pleasant thought

macca · « **Reply #57 on:** December 02, 2016, 06:52:24 PM »

Hopefully they wont have to worry about team orders, Gizzy will be so far in front it wont matter

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archer63 · « **Reply #58 on:** December 02, 2016, 07:23:37 PM »

Will have to see what happens tomorrow.
One thing is for sure....SVG will need to have eyes in the back of his head keeping a watch on his teammate.
We are just about to renew our Telstra package and I'm seriously thinking of cutting Foxtel.
The only thing that keeps me is Supercars, inside Supercars on a Tuesday night and of course watching the races almost live and in full HD.
Am I willing to keep paying....just for that ?
Don't know.

StrvnMrvn · « **Reply #59 on:** December 02, 2016, 07:27:45 PM »

Quote from: archer63 on December 02, 2016, 07:23:37 PM

Will have to see what happens tomorrow.
One thing is for sure....SVG will need to have eyes in the back of his head keeping a watch on his teammate.
We are just about to renew our Telstra package and I'm seriously thinking of cutting Foxtel.
The only thing that keeps me is Supercars, inside Supercars on a Tuesday night and of course watching the races almost live and in full HD.
Am I willing to keep paying....just for that ?
Don't know.

Big call mate! I left cause it was to expensive... just for a V8 Supercar race!!

Now I just get the updates on the interweb and watch to on ch 10. Keeps me happy!

gronk · « **Reply #60 on:** December 02, 2016, 07:28:12 PM »

Quote from: archer63 on December 02, 2016, 07:23:37 PM

We are just about to renew our Telstra package and I'm seriously thinking of cutting Foxtel.

Supercars is the ONLY reason I keep paying. $50/mth.....if only I could just let it go ??

Or unsubscribe until start of supercars again ?? The pricks would probably put the fees up for new members ??

StrvnMrvn · « **Reply #61 on:** December 02, 2016, 07:32:36 PM »

I had the Telstra with TBox (I had the sports channels as well)

Got a polite call from Telstra telling me that my service was going to be cutoff and that I had to move to a new setup......... Without the Foxtel that I had.

I was happy to continue paying for what I had until they told me this and that it was going to be $60 more a month for what I had!!

archer63 · « **Reply #62 on:** December 02, 2016, 07:44:07 PM »

Seem like we are on the same page.
We have IQ 2...or is it 3 ?....anyway it is expensive...and we can afford it....but how much do we want it

?
Flip side for me is....could be a very interesting season next year with Scotty Mc going to DJR Penske...with Ludo going there as well. Could well be another year like 2003 was by watching stone brothers take a big step up.
Bugger.....sounds like I'm already talking myself out of switching off

D4D · « **Reply #63 on:** December 02, 2016, 07:47:53 PM »

I only watch the FTA races, they sold out the loyal fan base for a cash grab as far as I am concerned.

StrvnMrvn · « **Reply #64 on:** December 02, 2016, 07:49:59 PM »

Scotty has talent...... he just needs to find a team that will get him there!! Not saying that Volvo couldn't, they just didnt have the speed like RBR!

DJR with Ford will give him a boost but can they do what RBR has done AGAIN??!!

I love my racing but watching the same team own another race is getting a bit boring, but they have the winning mix! This just means that another team has to step up....... Maybe Scotty!?

oldmate · « **Reply #65 on:** December 02, 2016, 09:43:04 PM »

Quote from: D4D on December 02, 2016, 07:47:53 PM

I only watch the FTA races, they sold out the loyal fan base for a cash grab as far as I am concerned.

yep im of the same opinion. I have never liked pay tv, why pay for 90% repeats when you can get it free anyway, the the ad free that is not really as free. never had foxtel/austar as i have never seen the value in it. am happy to watch the 1 hour highlight and get updates from the net. this James guy running the show, will destroy it.

archer63 · « **Reply #66 on:** December 03, 2016, 05:01:46 AM »

Yes....while I have enjoyed watching it in full HD this year....I also resent having to pay for it and am really annoyed at channel 10.
Time will tell...but I think Supercars have shot themselves in the foot.

gronk · « **Reply #67 on:** December 03, 2016, 07:19:14 AM »

Quote from: archer63 on December 03, 2016, 05:01:46 AM

Yes....while I have enjoyed watching it in full HD this year....I also resent having to pay for it and am really annoyed at channel 10.
Time will tell...but I think Supercars have shot themselves in the foot.

According to the figures, foxtel has been a success........but I refused to sign up for 6 mths until I realised ch10 sold us out and the only way to see most races was to open the wallet.

THEN, against all their promises, they stuck adds in..

I'll hang around for another year and see how it goes ??

StrvnMrvn · « **Reply #68 on:** December 03, 2016, 11:28:34 AM »

Its ON!!

archer63 · « **Reply #69 on:** December 03, 2016, 12:56:25 PM »

Well it looks like I will be watching it live next after !
Wife and went to Telstra this am as our 2 year phone/internet/foxtell etc contract was up.
Renewed Foxtel but without some of the other stuff we were paying for but did not need. Still got the basic channels plus sport & docos...saving $50 a month.
But....we upgraded our phones to iPhone 7plus x2...which only left us about $30 better off than we were. Plus we got more GB with the phones.
Admittedly a bit of a backflip....but.....bring on the 2017 season

Cheers
Rob

StrvnMrvn · « **Reply #70 on:** December 03, 2016, 03:08:58 PM »

Hmmmmm....... can SVG come back!?? I would like to see him win the championship!

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D4D · « **Reply #71 on:** December 03, 2016, 03:27:01 PM »

Quote from: StrvnMrvn on December 03, 2016, 03:08:58 PM

Hmmmmm....... can SVG come back!??

Only if Whingecup makes a mistake, pity I was looking forward to some tight racing..

StrvnMrvn · « **Reply #72 on:** December 03, 2016, 03:28:00 PM »

I am liking the battle between CL and Scott!

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archer63 · « **Reply #73 on:** December 03, 2016, 03:45:52 PM »

Yes...I am liking smc being in front of him

StrvnMrvn · « **Reply #74 on:** December 03, 2016, 04:35:02 PM »

So the new kid in the RBR crew will be the new champion!!!! Good to see!!

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