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22 Feb 2013, 05:01 (Ref:3208927)
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V8ST - Te News, 2013
Thought i'd start a new thread seeing as NZ Motorsport and its presence on this forum has changed.
This thread should be used for anything news-wise relating to the SuperTourers 2013 season, rather than the individual round threads I thought this was an interesting article to kick things off... http://www.speedcafe.co.nz/2013/02/2...hter-strategy/ Seems Ray certainly has the expertise and brains to turn this series into a world class championship. Personally i think this is a very wise move to appoint Ray as the top dog, and is similar in concept to what has been done over in Aus. I also wonder if the #2 car will get a driver this year? Also seems that the teams and drivers are really getting a handle on the SuperTourer, with Ants amazing pole lap of 1.03.2 at HD, knocking 1.2 seconds off the existing pole lap by Kayne Scott. Will we see 24 cars this year, and will they all be Holdens and Fords? I hear that Hankook are looking at a car suited for them, which has been suggested by many is a Hyundai (Korean tyre company with a Korean car). If this happens this will add some new spice to the grid, and once again who could be the steerer of this. My source of this information cam from someone working in AV8. Anyway, will be interesting to hear peoples thoughts on this 
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22 Feb 2013, 22:35 (Ref:3209346)
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Mercedes as well?
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22 Feb 2013, 22:50 (Ref:3209362)
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Raymond I would be interested on Matt lockwoods run on Friday and Saturday.
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23 Feb 2013, 00:32 (Ref:3209411)
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23 Feb 2013, 01:17 (Ref:3209423)
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I don't know who Ray Noonan is, but sounds like they are doing the good thing and evolving their business structure as the business evolves and grows over time.
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24 Feb 2013, 23:11 (Ref:3210204)
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Has anyone heard of what Kayne Scott this year? is he just doing enduro's?
Also, when do people see the VF conversion coming in? when is it due for release in NZ? I have heard that it would be very simply to turn a VE into a VF. This would of course keep us on par with the supercars. |
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28 Mar 2013, 06:22 (Ref:3225868)
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Raymond must know something that we dont, but maybe his "intel" is better than ours. A E class Merc would be really cool, so lets hope Crunch is right. |
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25 Feb 2013, 22:20 (Ref:3210726)
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Thanks adbutler. One of the team members who i have had discussions with believes it could be earlier.
On another note, great news for SuperTourer graduate Jonny Reid
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26 Feb 2013, 05:12 (Ref:3210972)
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This is interesting.....
http://www.speedcafe.co.nz/2013/02/2...s-date-change/ Ray Noonan seems to be taking a very 'compliant' stance on this one, which i suppose he has to do, otherwise you rev up the supercar guys. Does seem a pity to me though that the ST calendar has to get fiddled around because the Aussie series made some date changes. On the plus side though, the new date sits right on my birthday I realise that this is because there are drivers that do both series, but would it happen the other way around?....doubt it. |
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5 Mar 2013, 05:48 (Ref:3214366)
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interesting video from inside Tasman motorsports. Looks like a very slick operation that will no doubt deliver some surprises this year...
http://www.speedcafe.co.nz/2013/03/0...rsports-group/ |
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28 Mar 2013, 04:04 (Ref:3225851)
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Interesting speedcafe article.
Looks to be two ST's heading down to Highlands for the opening. Also there will be the Tulloch VEII TLX. So finally they will be sharing the same bit of asphalt..... http://www.speedcafe.co.nz/2013/03/2...s-at-cromwell/ |
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16 Apr 2013, 06:20 (Ref:3235053)
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so fan.. what's the goss on Lyall's 2nd car? it's been up for sale for a while now.
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18 Apr 2013, 22:06 (Ref:3236393)
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19 Apr 2013, 00:49 (Ref:3236436)
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I see Jonny Reid is out of DJR....could this fire up car #2 for International Motorsport??
http://www.speedcafe.co.nz/2013/04/1...-chaz-mostert/ Thoughts? |
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19 Apr 2013, 00:52 (Ref:3236438)
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hopefully. would be good to see reid back.
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19 Apr 2013, 02:34 (Ref:3236447)
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i don't care what Jonny races.. just as long as he's in a race car!
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19 Apr 2013, 04:58 (Ref:3236474)
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Agree with you there PM, would be a waste of talent to have him sitting on the side line.
I was also made aware of some other news that was supposed to break this week for the ST's, but alas, have not heard a jot. |
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20 Apr 2013, 11:26 (Ref:3236998)
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Kayne Scott to replace Baird at the next round.
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21 Apr 2013, 06:21 (Ref:3237244)
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Interesting piece of news there Blackpearl. I have been wondering what was happening with Kayne this year....I just assumed he was on another sabbatical.
Be great to see him out at Puke
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21 Apr 2013, 08:34 (Ref:3237281)
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One off drive due to a date clash with Baird in aussie.
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22 Apr 2013, 00:09 (Ref:3237609)
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Aaah thought so. Carrera cup duties is it?
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22 Apr 2013, 04:07 (Ref:3237672)
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any truth to the rumour that NZST TV coverage is to is going to be delayed coverage by a week or so ??
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22 Apr 2013, 04:48 (Ref:3237678)
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22 Apr 2013, 08:27 (Ref:3237749)
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