New Zealand V8 Touring Cars

gjs.co.nz · 25 Nov 2003, 02:08 (Ref:793495)

are we ok to post about the v8 touring cars in this forum?, I dont see a specific section.

What do you think of this pic?

mickj · 25 Nov 2003, 04:51 (Ref:793544)

Welcome gjs.co.nz. Why not post about the NZ V8's. It says Australiasian Touring Car series.

275 GTB-4 · 25 Nov 2003, 09:51 (Ref:793751)

Quote:

Originally posted by mickj
Welcome gjs.co.nz. Why not post about the NZ V8's. It says Australiasian Touring Car series.

Bring it on gjs.co.nz., I was the one who suggested that the forum be named Australasian to include our East Islands amongst other local countries

pete55 · 25 Nov 2003, 10:06 (Ref:793765)

If Australia used those cars we'd be a lot better off. It wouldn't be so much of a 'have' and 'have not' mantality. And you wouldn't need forty people in your pit on race day.

**GTRMagic** · 25 Nov 2003, 10:10 (Ref:793773)

They would just spend the dosh on the engines instead....

Jack racer · 25 Nov 2003, 11:23 (Ref:793835)

gjs could you tell me how the 2 drivers are doing that crashed at puki as I cant find anything and was told one has a broken back the other one a broken leg???

Timu · 26 Nov 2003, 01:35 (Ref:794579)

Jack,

Their hasn't been any reports of late.

I believe they are both out of hospital, one with a broken ankle, and another with a pelvic injury.

Nasty accident though aye? Lucky to walk away!

gjs.co.nz · 26 Nov 2003, 18:51 (Ref:795340)

yes i know mr stewart has fractured his pelvis in a few places but wasnt aware of the other guy breaking his leg...ill try and find out more

Gaz170 · 26 Nov 2003, 21:58 (Ref:795530)

What are the specs on these cars? Is there a series website?

Timu · 27 Nov 2003, 01:34 (Ref:795673)

http://www.nztouringcars.co.nz/

Althought they appear very simalar to V8 Supercars, they are the "real dinasaurs"!

Cast Iron V8 Block and Heads (5500rpm to memory)
4 Speed Gearbox
Throaty Exhausts
Chrome mags
Good Cheap and Close Racing
Up to 40 Cars on a Grid!!!

Here is the list of Past Champions....

1997 G Taylor
1998 Wayne Huxford
1999 Paul Pederson
2000 Mark Pederson
2001 Paul Manuell
2002 Ashley Stichbury
2003 Mark Pederson

mickj · 27 Nov 2003, 02:46 (Ref:795697)

Recently Australian Musclecar Mag has a very interesting story on the NZ V8's.
gjs.co.nz & Timu, how many races in the series and which tracks are used.Is there any passing and are the races close.
Are the Pederson's brothers.

gjs.co.nz · 27 Nov 2003, 05:36 (Ref:795747)

Hi Mickj,

Theres 7 races in the 2003/2004 season spread from one end of the country to the other.

Here you can see the racing calendar/location's for this season:
http://www.gjs.co.nz/calender.html

Yes theres plently of passing and racing is close, depending on driver ability and your car setup.

gjs.co.nz · 27 Nov 2003, 05:52 (Ref:795753)

Jack Racer,

Quote:

gjs could you tell me how the 2 drivers are doing that crashed at puki as I cant find anything and was told one has a broken back the other one a broken leg???

Phil Stewart (car 42) fractured his pelvis in 6 places. He is now out of hospital and wont be walking for some weeks to come. But i understand that Phils already keen to jump back into the car but doubt you'll see him back this season.

The other driver Ashley Hall (car 30) didnt break any bones but did loose a portion of his tongue when his head hit his stearing wheel after coliding with Phils car.

The main thing is both guys are still here to race another day.

gjs.co.nz · 27 Nov 2003, 06:08 (Ref:795756)

Hey Gaz170,

Quote:

What are the specs on these cars? Is there a series website?

You can find all the tech specs requirements from this link:
http://www.motorsport.org.nz/Regs/regulations.htm

www.motorsport.org.nz has a lot of info on the V8 tourers if your interested.

Hope this helps.

gjs.co.nz · 27 Nov 2003, 06:15 (Ref:795763)

Greetings Timu,

Quote:

Cast Iron V8 Block and Heads (5500rpm to memory)
Good Cheap and Close Racing

Our car revs out to 6400rpm.

Dont think i agree with you about the "Cheap" part. But if your comparing the V8 tourers to the Super Cars at $400,000 a piece then yes they are cheap.

pete55 · 27 Nov 2003, 10:26 (Ref:795906)

The Pedersons are no relation as far as i know. I think one of them is the son of a former racer of the 60's/70's, Garry Pederson. I think that is the case anyway.

Jack racer · 27 Nov 2003, 11:50 (Ref:795974)

6400 is the manz limit. They are a more a road car based race car most of the suspension retains the origal pic up points and arms they run a 4 speed richmond which is all they need 4 nz as they only have 400hp at the most. Almost all they parts are controlled and they cost from 80g up to build. Very good racing to watch and fun to work on. Motorsport nz need to keep a closer eye on some of the cars as cheats will soon rec the class.

Timu · 27 Nov 2003, 21:53 (Ref:796458)

Quote:

Originally posted by gjs.co.nz
Greetings Timu,

Our car revs out to 6400rpm.

Dont think i agree with you about the "Cheap" part. But if your comparing the V8 tourers to the Super Cars at $400,000 a piece then yes they are cheap.

I had the 5,5 limit in my head for some reason!!! I think that is the GRM7 7.0l Monaros rpm restriction?

Yeah, maybe "cheap" wasn't the right word, but in comparison to the fuel injection units, and hollinger boxes used in Aussie V8s then the real saying would be "cheaper"

Good luck for the season mate, hopefully we'll see shifty on the podium some time!

PS. Why do the NZ Commodores wear SV8 grilles?

gjs.co.nz · 27 Nov 2003, 22:11 (Ref:796474)

Timu,

Yep hope your right about the podium, that would be great.

Did you know the VX holden is the newest model any team is allowed to run?, most teams have dressed there VX up to look like the VY and im guessing thats why they got the SV8 grills but dont quote me.

Breezzee · 2 Dec 2003, 20:41 (Ref:801856)

Hi guys. Since I've seen gjs.co.nz put his toe's carefully into this forum, I'd thought I'd do the same. :-)

Here a home video of the t-bone crash at Pukekohe of Phil Stewart and Ashley Hall.
http://www.theboss.co.nz/video_vault...97c46409fea2c3

Not to make to many waves but Hall should get a boot up the bum for that accident. Still plenty of other parts of a car to drive into that don't have a driver strapped behind....

Zinger · 3 Dec 2003, 08:09 (Ref:802307)

That was a decent one. The strange part was the car going in the opposite direction on the other side of the gravel trap.

Jack racer · 3 Dec 2003, 10:02 (Ref:802403)

Quote:

Originally posted by Breezzee
Hi guys. Since I've seen gjs.co.nz put his toe's carefully into this forum, I'd thought I'd do the same. :-)

Here a home video of the t-bone crash at Pukekohe of Phil Stewart and Ashley Hall.
http://www.theboss.co.nz/video_vault...97c46409fea2c3

Not to make to many waves but Hall should get a boot up the bum for that accident. Still plenty of other parts of a car to drive into that don't have a driver strapped behind....

Not his falt. Just an't that simple at that speed. He was taged on the rear corner and it pionted him strait at him.
He was almost guided strait at him buy cars on either side.
Do you know Boote?

Breezzee · 3 Dec 2003, 10:41 (Ref:802436)

Quote:

Originally posted by Jack racer

Do you know Boote?

He's my brother-in-law.

Jack racer · 4 Dec 2003, 10:45 (Ref:803556)

It's my old car make sure he looks after it.

Evomike · 10 Dec 2003, 02:26 (Ref:807966)

Was I mistaken or did Foggy seem to have a resonable speed advantage on the back straight at Puke?

Anyone?

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