[V8SC09R01]Clipsal 500, Adelaide (Merged x1)

Chatters · 20 Feb 2009, 11:50 (Ref:2400765)

Things are starting to take shape for the new season. Drivers are being announced, new-look paintschemes are being revealed, so I feel it's time to start talking about the first round of the '09 season, which is now less then a month away...

Who are the contenders?

And who are pretenders?

Time to find out...

Muznik · 20 Feb 2009, 13:36 (Ref:2400831)

Who will show up ?

NAC · 20 Feb 2009, 20:07 (Ref:2401016)

Whincup with walk away with it. Tander second

peckstar · 20 Feb 2009, 20:56 (Ref:2401046)

did i mention it's on in a months time and I will be there.

me and some mates are all turning "Old" and so we are going for a combined birthday bash. Look out for us in our green hats.

Brighty to win (go the valley boy)

NAC · 20 Feb 2009, 21:18 (Ref:2401052)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

did i mention it's on in a months time and I will be there.

me and some mates are all turning "Old" and so we are going for a combined birthday bash. Look out for us in our green hats.

Brighty to win (go the valley boy)

No you did not mention you will be there (were only on post 4

)

The green hats, we expect photos then, possibly with a couple of young grid girls under your arms. That will make you feel younger

peckstar · 21 Feb 2009, 02:18 (Ref:2401184)

Quote:

Originally Posted by NAC

No you did not mention you will be there (were only on post 4

)

The green hats, we expect photos then, possibly with a couple of young grid girls under your arms. That will make you feel younger

Good idea, will see what i can do.

just need a camera. anyone?

still reckon brighty, then GT and then Holdsworth

Racenut7 · 20 Feb 2009, 22:10 (Ref:2401079)

I will go with Courtney with the two victories

nic.v814 · 21 Feb 2009, 02:27 (Ref:2401186)

The giz will win both races easily

peckstar · 21 Feb 2009, 03:14 (Ref:2401200)

The entry list

confirms Jack Perkins and Team Kelly

nic.v814 · 21 Feb 2009, 03:54 (Ref:2401208)

Whats the story with car number 24? No team and no driver

peckstar · 21 Feb 2009, 04:02 (Ref:2401211)

rumoured to be the 4th HRT car

Pro Racer · 21 Feb 2009, 05:45 (Ref:2401231)

for me i think Tander will win, CL in the BF will be hard to beat along with Brighty.

obviously Whincup, Frosty will be leading contenders with the FG, although the Giz was very fast there last year.

1st: Tander
2nd: Lowndes
3rd: Whincup
4th: Davison
5th: T.Kelly
6th: Winterbottom
7th: Murphy
8th: R.Kelly
9th: Van Gisbergan
10th: Ingall

Holly Wood · 21 Feb 2009, 07:55 (Ref:2401251)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pro Racer

for me i think Tander will win, CL in the BF will be hard to beat along with Brighty.

CL in a BF? What?

There seems to be a lot of hype going around about Bright. If he can jump cars and win straight away I'll be mightily impressed.

Depending on the progress made with the FGs at the upcoming test days, I'd say Clipsal 2009 may come down to a battle between the #2 and the #39...

**GTRMagic** · 21 Feb 2009, 08:54 (Ref:2401267)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holly Wood

There seems to be a lot of hype going around about Bright. If he can jump cars and win straight away I'll be mightily impressed.

The loss of a number of sponsors (Delphi, CAT, Westrac etc..) and no communication of a launch date is also of concern....

How happy would Ford be though if Mr Bright did get up.... one of their factory teams prepping an old model car for a customer they dont support with funding

Muznik · 21 Feb 2009, 13:41 (Ref:2401371)

For me, based on odds I reckon TBA's a good chance at a podium !

24 for sure !!

Racenut7 · 21 Feb 2009, 19:26 (Ref:2401483)

or #021

aussieracer · 24 Feb 2009, 10:12 (Ref:2403007)

does anyone know what changes have been made to turn 8, if at all?????

madman16 · 25 Feb 2009, 07:55 (Ref:2403687)

Unsure of the changes at turn 8. Apparently it has been altered to slightly decrease the entrance speed to it aswell as taking away some of the inside curbing/wall.

CL in a BF is an obvious mistake, if he starts in a BF then i'm a munkeys uncle

Chatters · 26 Feb 2009, 11:31 (Ref:2404481)

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Originally Posted by aussieracer

does anyone know what changes have been made to turn 8, if at all?????

Will let you know ASAP - Road restrictions begin next week so we'll be able to get an idea of the changes after the walls have been set up.

Rombles1 · 26 Feb 2009, 13:55 (Ref:2404622)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chatters

Will let you know ASAP - Road restrictions begin next week so we'll be able to get an idea of the changes after the walls have been set up.

Soon as Nick Green mentioned that traffic restrictions had started, on the traffic report on the radio the other morning, my wife and I both cheered! That means Clipsal is coming!!!!!!

fieldodreams79 · 1 Mar 2009, 13:39 (Ref:2406625)

a bit off the subject but:
http://www.v8supercars.com.au/live_race_engine/choose.aspx

is this the best place for finding the race coverage? if so, i am REALLY looking forward to Round 1. maybe i can see most of the races, barring crazy time diffs.

i am going to at least try and follow this series (best in the world, IMHO) through the year since SPEED

has cut the off season coverage in the States.

Giday, mates! here's to the start of race season

nic.v814 · 1 Mar 2009, 15:47 (Ref:2406695)

Quote:

Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

a bit off the subject but:
http://www.v8supercars.com.au/live_race_engine/choose.aspx

is this the best place for finding the race coverage? if so, i am REALLY looking forward to Round 1. maybe i can see most of the races, barring crazy time diffs.

i am going to at least try and follow this series (best in the world, IMHO) through the year since SPEED

has cut the off season coverage in the States.

Giday, mates! here's to the start of race season

I reckon xbox live timing is better it gives you more info, you can find it on the right hand side of the v8 site but you have to sign up a day or two before a race. There used to be site where you could watch the race properly but i couldnt get it to work at the end of last year.

ford71 · 26 Feb 2009, 04:17 (Ref:2404313)

I'll be backing either Lowndes or Courtney for a win.

Turn 8 is supposedly a bit narrower with a slightly reduced entry speed.
Whether its noticeable or not - well, we'll know soon.

Pro Racer · 26 Feb 2009, 05:00 (Ref:2404325)

i would be definatly looking at the Giz to turn out a decent resault he was about 6th on debut there last year. i think anyone in a BF will give it a shake especially CL and Brighty both 888 and SBR BF's were quick last year.

i hope Holden get a win though and the only real chance early on atleast is Tander again.

Belly13 · 26 Feb 2009, 05:45 (Ref:2404336)

And Holdsworth. He was dynamite there last year. Robbo came on strong at the end of last year as well.
Shouldn't forget Rusty either.
But for sure, a hOlden victory would be nice.

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