Time to let go?

kmchow · 25 Nov 2002, 06:50 (Ref:436167)

This debate was inspired by the thread in the Aussie forum. You can follow how the thread started by reading pages 29/30,
http://tentenths.com/forum/showthrea...161#post436161

but anyways, here is a summary of my comment for discussion.

The real debate should be whether or not it is better to have all these ST cars sit in garages collecting dust or whether teams should continually try and race these cars, even if 50% of the time, they end up breaking down on the track. Which is better?

Some people/fans want to remember ST as a great period in racing history when the cars were shiny, running perfectly and the crowds were huge rather than the current old/tired/unreliable racing cars they are becoming with only a handful of people showing up. Which situation would you rather see?

Is it time to move on? Should organizations such as ASTEM (in Australia), Formula Saloons (UK), NTCC (Norway), etc... spend such time and money to keep these cars running????

speedy king · 25 Nov 2002, 15:36 (Ref:436457)

I went round Snetterton in a 1999 Super Touring Vectra yesturday and i forgot how awsum they are, i would love to see them again, but you have to remeber why ST collapsed anyway

**Craig** · 25 Nov 2002, 15:50 (Ref:436463)

You CAN see them again Speedy - www.formulasaloons.com - excellent series. One of the guys racing in that series recently posted here with the idea of a 'Super Touring Festival' - now that would be awesome!!

speedy king · 25 Nov 2002, 16:44 (Ref:436515)

ye but i don't think formula saloons has TV coverage does it?

**Craig** · 25 Nov 2002, 16:58 (Ref:436524)

Why would you want to watch on TV ? Get yourself along to a circuit and watch them live - MUCH better!

Carrie · 25 Nov 2002, 23:00 (Ref:436760)

What we need is some good planning on the calendar for next year so that the Formula Saloons don't seem to clash with absolutely everything. Once again I didn't manage to get to see them this year, but I really would love to see them racing next year!

Jonny Apex · 26 Nov 2002, 15:13 (Ref:437256)

Maybe they could guest on the TOCA package.

Just my little yuletide joke ...

**Craig** · 26 Nov 2002, 16:23 (Ref:437291)

Sadly I don't think they'd want to do that. I seem to recall they pulled out of a F3/GT tie up last year because they weren't going to get the deal they thought they should. And good for them for looking after their members like that.

rick vaux · 26 Nov 2002, 22:31 (Ref:437561)

Must admit to having a soft spot for the super tourers, but it is alet down when you see them not performing on the track...Its down to money again.. the horid stuff..
Do agree with you though Craig..

kmchow · 27 Nov 2002, 07:05 (Ref:437696)

Quote:

Originally posted by rick vaux
Must admit to having a soft spot for the super tourers, but it is alet down when you see them not performing on the track...

Yeah, for a short time, ST was basically the F2 or F3 of touring cars! It was such a cool concept. Imagine being able to bring your ST car and racing it in any national championships as well as having Macau and Bathurst!

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