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Bathurst 2016
« on: October 02, 2016, 01:05:07 PM »
Bathurst is next weekend, end of an era with the manufacturing plants falling silent this year, and Ford and Holden pulling back their sponsorship. Yes the current cars do not resemble the production cars, however 'win on Sunday, sell on Monday' still holds true. Massive amount of engineering/skill/luck just to finish let alone win. Let's hope it's a ripper race!
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Re: Bathurst 2016
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2016, 01:10:13 PM »
Definitely looking forward to it!
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Re: Bathurst 2016
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2016, 01:42:16 PM »
Each to his own.... :angel:
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Re: Bathurst 2016
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2016, 01:42:43 PM »
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Re: Bathurst 2016
« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2016, 05:16:04 PM »
Yep,  just about all packed. Bit of work to get out of the way then its Bathurst here I come. Cant wait

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Re: Bathurst 2016
« Reply #5 on: October 02, 2016, 05:44:55 PM »
For the 1st time in Many years l wont see the Big race live .
l have chosen to do a CFA course on the day

l must be Farfffing Nuttts .               there are No Pajeros in the race  :cheers:
Going to miss the 1st 10 laps though  :cheers:
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Re: Bathurst 2016
« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2016, 05:47:00 PM »
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Going to miss the 1st 10 laps though  :cheers:
lets be honest.. you only need to see first 5-10 and last 5-10 laps and sleep in the middle and you miss very little.
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Re: Bathurst 2016
« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2016, 05:11:01 AM »
Quote from: Bird on October 02, 2016, 05:47:00 PM
lets be honest.. you only need to see first 5-10 and last 5-10 laps and sleep in the middle and you miss very little.

That's about it really these days, although, the top10 shout out is good.

I would watch from start to finish years ago. Not now, too friggin boring.
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Re: Bathurst 2016
« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2016, 02:31:50 PM »
For me I have become worse watching the race. I now kick the family out of the house before the race starts and they are only allowed back once the race has finished  ;D. I have small plates of food prepared and during the ads I get up and collect a plate, have a stretch and get ready for the next part.

This is my one day of doing absolutely nothing but watch the race  :cheers: I don't even answer the phone unless it is an ad break and if the person is still talking when the race comes back on I just hang up.
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Re: Bathurst 2016
« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2016, 02:44:38 PM »
Quote from: VKPrado on October 03, 2016, 02:31:50 PM
For me I have become worse watching the race. I now kick the family out of the house before the race starts and they are only allowed back once the race has finished  ;D. I have small plates of food prepared and during the ads I get up and collect a plate, have a stretch and get ready for the next part.

This is my one day of doing absolutely nothing but watch the race  :cheers: I don't even answer the phone unless it is an ad break and if the person is still talking when the race comes back on I just hang up.

I dont kick the clan out, but SWMBO does make sure that I get bacon and eggs before the race and prepares lunch and snacks for me during!
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Re: Bathurst 2016
« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2016, 03:04:02 PM »
Quote from: VKPrado on October 03, 2016, 02:31:50 PM
For me I have become worse watching the race. I now kick the family out of the house before the race starts and they are only allowed back once the race has finished  ;D. I have small plates of food prepared and during the ads I get up and collect a plate, have a stretch and get ready for the next part.

This is my one day of doing absolutely nothing but watch the race  :cheers: I don't even answer the phone unless it is an ad break and if the person is still talking when the race comes back on I just hang up.

Been doing this for the entire 30 years of married life, except cans of beer instead of plates.... :)  Only missed this for 2 years, when I was actually there!  This year is Bathurst #46 for me.
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Re: Bathurst 2016
« Reply #11 on: October 03, 2016, 04:11:05 PM »
I have been known to blow a shift on race day.
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Re: Bathurst 2016
« Reply #12 on: October 03, 2016, 04:15:33 PM »
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I have been known to blow a shift on race day.

lucky shift... :P
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Re: Bathurst 2016
« Reply #13 on: October 03, 2016, 06:12:02 PM »
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Re: Bathurst 2016
« Reply #14 on: October 03, 2016, 07:12:06 PM »
Again the commentators is there a back channel we can avoid them? I watched RPM yesterday and that clown Mclaughin was there sprouting about how close the last 5 bathursts  have been in seconds!  Felt like screaming at the TV "pace car you idiot" I like the racing but I don't need some tool beating it up.
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Re: Bathurst 2016
« Reply #15 on: October 04, 2016, 07:32:41 AM »
Quote from: achjimmy on October 03, 2016, 07:12:06 PM
Again the commentators is there a back channel we can avoid them? I watched RPM yesterday and that clown Mclaughin was there sprouting about how close the last 5 bathursts  have been in seconds!  Felt like screaming at the TV "pace car you idiot" I like the racing but I don't need some tool beating it up.

If you've got Foxtel, use the red button.

4 channels to choose from (general coverage, in car cameras, pit lane, helicopter. I watch the general coverage, and when the ad's come on, push the red button.
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Re: Bathurst 2016
« Reply #16 on: October 04, 2016, 08:10:01 AM »
Quote from: tracker on October 02, 2016, 01:42:16 PM
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Re: Bathurst 2016
« Reply #17 on: October 08, 2016, 05:37:39 PM »
Whingecup on pole, I really wanted Mostert to get pole.
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Re: Bathurst 2016
« Reply #18 on: October 08, 2016, 05:42:02 PM »
Quote from: Spada on October 04, 2016, 07:32:41 AM
If you've got Foxtel, use the red button.

4 channels to choose from (general coverage, in car cameras, pit lane, helicopter. I watch the general coverage, and when the ad's come on, push the red button.

When you push the RED Button, do you go faster, or, get launched by an ejector seat?
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Re: Bathurst 2016
« Reply #19 on: October 08, 2016, 06:04:28 PM »
Quote from: D4D on October 08, 2016, 05:37:39 PM
Whingecup on pole, I really wanted Mostert to get pole.

Who cares Holden on Pole what else do you need    ???   :cup:      :cheers:. Lets see just who is sucking the Fizz from the Boot at days end     >:D
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Re: Bathurst 2016
« Reply #20 on: October 08, 2016, 06:40:34 PM »
best thing about Bathurst is the turn off to Sofala :D
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Re: Bathurst 2016
« Reply #21 on: October 08, 2016, 07:04:38 PM »
Quote from: speewa158 on October 08, 2016, 06:04:28 PM
Who cares Holden on Pole what else do you need    ???   :cup:      :cheers:.

What part, or parts, on the race cars does Holden make??..... (or Ford, or Nissan, or Volvo)....

Tail lights and door handles are about it.....
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Re: Bathurst 2016
« Reply #22 on: October 08, 2016, 07:07:05 PM »
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What part, or parts, on the race cars does Holden make??..... (or Ford, or Nissan, or Volvo)....

Tail lights and door handles are about it.....

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Re: Bathurst 2016
« Reply #23 on: October 08, 2016, 07:08:58 PM »
Quote from: Bird on October 08, 2016, 07:07:05 PM
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Thanks Bwoose, but it wasn't broken.... :P
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Re: Bathurst 2016
« Reply #24 on: October 08, 2016, 07:44:51 PM »
Four Fords in the top ten, 1 Nissan, 1 Volvo, and four Holdens....not bad Ford guys !!

Go DJR/Penske....oh....and Mostert too !!

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