2017 Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 hour: Feb 3-5

Reload · 12 Feb 2016, 23:59 (Ref:3614334)

With all the anticipation leading up to this years 12 hour, i couldn't help but looking forward to the 2017 race.
With Porsche, Ferrari, Mercedes and BMW finally having their new models ready to race here, it promises to be a must see.
With the local GT scene being stronger than ever and therefore more local entries for the 12 hour and the probability that there will be more International interest including having Calvert-Jones, Clearwater, AF Corse and Craft Bamboo returning after missing this year.
With the dates due to be announced any day, book your time off early, don't leave booking your accommodation until the last minute and if possible, get there on the Thursday for the unbelievable access to the teams, cars and drivers.
If your thinking of coming from O/S, 2017 is the year to come.

peckstar · 13 Feb 2016, 02:18 (Ref:3614345)

changes Id like to see for 2017
1 Id like to be there, depends on timing
2. 115% cut off (only one car would have missed out this year, the BMW)
3. Updated qualifying system, Id like a top ten, however maybe a top ten 20 min session would work, and also a non GT3 qualifying session)
4. A short saturday TV coverage including live coverage of the final qualifying session
5. More cameras.
6. a few more of the new breed v8 supercar drivers in the gt3 cars eg Chaz and Scott
7. Some drivers with recent LMP1 WEC experience that have an australiasian link
8. Entire coverage on Mate, so we don't have to flick
9. A mid race threat of rain

Mosport Fan · 13 Feb 2016, 03:59 (Ref:3614358)

I'm looking forward to being there next year, regardless if the Sydney Rugby Sevens clashes or not- hotel already booked.

Reload · 13 Feb 2016, 22:52 (Ref:3614477)

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Originally Posted by Mosport Fan

I'm looking forward to being there next year, regardless if the Sydney Rugby Sevens clashes or not- hotel already booked.

It was great to see so many Tenthers come over this year and would be great to see even more of them next year.

Reload · 13 Feb 2016, 22:56 (Ref:3614478)

It was interesting to hear Tony Quinn saying that there were too many practice sessions at the 12hr. Personally I think it's 1 session too many, your thoughts ?

racer69 · 13 Feb 2016, 23:04 (Ref:3614480)

I can see the attraction of a Shootout.... but it's a staple of the 1000, rather than a 'Bathurst' tradition

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Originally Posted by Reload

It was interesting to hear Tony Quinn saying that there were too many practice sessions at the 12hr. Personally I think it's 1 session too many, your thoughts ?

I'd have thought there was no such thing as too much track time, especially leading up to a big race.

There is usually so many new-to-Bathurst drivers entering each year that i don't think cutting track time would help at all.

Maybe have two qualifying sessions on Saturday instead of just the one (as well as the 20min Class A session), with the extra qualifying session taking the place of the last practice session on Saturday?

D.R.T. · 14 Feb 2016, 03:03 (Ref:3614508)

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Originally Posted by Reload

It was interesting to hear Tony Quinn saying that there were too many practice sessions at the 12hr. Personally I think it's 1 session too many, your thoughts ?

The more running the better - especially considering the varied cars and varied driver experience / knowledge of the track.

Considering T Quinn's performance on the Sunday I think the more Friday running the better for Tony

scudd · 15 Feb 2016, 04:57 (Ref:3614748)

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Originally Posted by Reload

It was interesting to hear Tony Quinn saying that there were too many practice sessions at the 12hr. Personally I think it's 1 session too many, your thoughts ?

we were chasing set-up during every session so I thought there were just enough.

last year there were so many red flags that the sessions on offer weren't really enough to get sorted.

I guess that's why they had so many sessions this year?

you lose a lot of time going out and coming into the pits, and changing drivers and car set-up.

a 90 minute session seems a long time but it goes pretty quickly.

rich07 · 14 Feb 2016, 01:31 (Ref:3614495)

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Originally Posted by Reload

It was great to see so many Tenthers come over this year and would be great to see even more of them next year.

Yeah indeed, I really enjoyed the dinner and bumping into Tenthers over the weekend, I'm counting the days til next year. February 2017 cannot come soon enough.

I hope those two old dudes I camped next to at McPhillamy return they were good value

scudd · 15 Feb 2016, 04:54 (Ref:3614747)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

changes Id like to see for 2017

9. A mid race threat of rain

no thanks.

peckstar · 23 Nov 2016, 21:02 (Ref:3690597)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

changes Id like to see for 2017

6. a few more of the new breed v8 supercar drivers in the gt3 cars eg Chaz and Scott

Mostert/Morris reunite for Bathurst 12 Hour

Well part of what i wanted, chaz is racing in a MARC. Still holding out for Scott. And too be honest having Jamie and Craig in a car and also Frosty in one has ticked this box for me

peckstar · 23 Nov 2016, 21:33 (Ref:3690604)

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Mostert/Morris reunite for Bathurst 12 Hour

Well part of what i wanted, chaz is racing in a MARC. Still holding out for Scott. And too be honest having Jamie and Craig in a car and also Frosty in one has ticked this box for me

woops misread that. in the Marc GT3 BMW,

peckstar · 7 Feb 2017, 03:52 (Ref:3710610)

Just thought i would re-look at this after a year

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Originally Posted by peckstar

changes Id like to see for 2017
1 Id like to be there, depends on timing - Didnt happen
2. 115% cut off (only one car would have missed out this year, the BMW) - Didnt happen, however the introduction of the Gt4 field was a win here and only 1 other car (the bmw) was an issue
3. Updated qualifying system, Id like a top ten, however maybe a top ten 20 min session would work, and also a non GT3 qualifying session) - Happy with this
4. A short Saturday TV coverage including live coverage of the final qualifying session - Great win for the event
5. More cameras. - I think this happened, seemed similar to the 1000, do they use the same media company
6. a few more of the new breed v8 supercar drivers in the gt3 cars eg Chaz and Scott - Very happy with the number of local stars included - Chaz , Jamie, Frosty and others
7. Some drivers with recent LMP1 WEC experience that have an australiasian link - Got Bamber , but out early , would have loved Webber
8. Entire coverage on Mate, so we don't have to flick. - Perfect
9. A mid race threat of rain - Not sure this happened, oh well

**GTRMagic** · 7 Feb 2017, 04:35 (Ref:3710611)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

Just thought i would re-look at this after a year

Marc Leib, reigning WEC Champion was in the #12 Porsche...

peckstar · 7 Feb 2017, 04:39 (Ref:3710613)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Marc Leib, reigning WEC Champion was in the #12 Porsche...

No doubt, Was looking for the australasian link though and truthfully I really wanted webber. Still want him next year too, but the interview during the race suggest he might not be interested, which is a shame

D.R.T. · 7 Feb 2017, 05:33 (Ref:3710616)

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Marc Leib, reigning WEC Champion was in the #12 Porsche...

And Oli Jarvis. Quite impressive driver line up - hopefully this momentum continues into the 2018 event.

Not to sound like a broken record - but would love to see CAMS/ Bathurst 12 Hour organisers look to bring in a code 60 / virtual safety car from conrod to mountain straight in an effort to reduce race stoppages for minor accidents. Nothing can be done at the top of the mountain obviously.

Probably could have prevented 5 safety cars period with it, for example Lowdnes, kiwi lambo

chavez · 7 Feb 2017, 07:26 (Ref:3710631)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

Just thought i would re-look at this after a year

I believe it was a Supercar Media production for the first time, replacing AVE.

Still far fewer cameras than the 1000, but with the addition of a few static cameras over previous years.

peckstar · 7 Feb 2017, 08:36 (Ref:3710645)

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Originally Posted by chavez

I believe it was a Supercar Media production for the first time, replacing AVE.

Still far fewer cameras than the 1000, but with the addition of a few static cameras over previous years.

thanks. It was I was thinking, just didnt know for sure

MaskedRacer · 10 Feb 2017, 02:56 (Ref:3711324)

I love Mauro Engel's reaction. It is refreshing to see that. I'm glad he called out SVG for his idiocy.

mayhem · 14 Feb 2016, 03:01 (Ref:3614506)

I reckon there's room for an F1 style elimination qually session.

Alan52 · 15 Feb 2016, 05:28 (Ref:3614751)

If Tony or any other competitor thinks they have had enough practice time they can park the car.It will help save their tyre bank.There are so many drivers inexperienced at Bathurst in the field each year they need the track time.For a point of comparison Le Mans has 10 hours of practice/qualifying across 2 days before the race.In many years there is also a test day with about 6 hours of running a few weeks before.
Agree with Scudd this year was better than last because of less time lost under red flags.They even extended practice sessions to make up for red flag time.

mayhem · 16 Feb 2016, 22:31 (Ref:3615287)

Agreed on the merch, it looked pretty rank to me and horribly overpriced. For a race that features some of the more exotic brands of cars on this earth, I thought their clothing range hardly embraced that fact.

Is the whole Goodwood type week an actual goer for next year?

dwh43scale · 22 Feb 2016, 22:58 (Ref:3616872)

Well, I'd like to come back for the race next year ...

Reload · 23 Feb 2016, 02:51 (Ref:3616920)

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Originally Posted by dwh43scale

Well, I'd like to come back for the race next year ...

Would be good to see you again mate.

velly4 · 22 Feb 2016, 23:36 (Ref:3616880)

With some Huracans on the way to Australia you'd have to think Bathurst would suit them going by their performance on certain circuits

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