V8 Supercar Pre-Season tests (With Pictures) - Page 2

madman16 · 16 Jan 2010, 03:01 (Ref:2614095)

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Originally Posted by Pro Racer

i don't know if it's possible or not but could HRT just test at QR as part of the dispensation or do they have to test at the nominated test track????

I thought the same thing. Either that or why couldn't the southern teams test at an earlier date to accommodate everyone.

Falcadore · 18 Jan 2010, 07:38 (Ref:2614954)

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Originally Posted by Pro Racer

i don't know if it's possible or not but could HRT just test at QR as part of the dispensation or do they have to test at the nominated test track????

Winton is HRT/WR's nominated test track, so, no.

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Originally Posted by madman16

I thought the same thing. Either that or why couldn't the southern teams test at an earlier date to accommodate everyone.

Because it's easier to give one team a leave pass than the shift the whole circus. Chances are high that some teams might not be ready a week earlier. Certainly would reduce the number of potential Fujitsu Series teams in attendance.

We're still waiting on confirmation of what's happenning with the two Britek franchises, PMM haven't taken delivery of both their new Commodores yet. Last year if taken a week early at least one team would have been absent.

bortall · 18 Jan 2010, 08:37 (Ref:2614981)

Surely the clowns

in charge knew all of this HRT stuff was going to happen months ago, or (as I expect) do they just make it up as they go

.

Axeman444 · 18 Jan 2010, 10:07 (Ref:2615017)

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Originally Posted by Falcadore

PMM haven't taken delivery of both their new Commodores yet.

Murph isn't getting his til they get back from the tour de sandpit

Falcadore · 18 Jan 2010, 12:24 (Ref:2615085)

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Originally Posted by bortall

Surely the clowns

in charge knew all of this HRT stuff was going to happen months ago, or (as I expect) do they just make it up as they go

.

Months? No. Weeks? Yes. They've only known since the calndar was announced. They might not have known at the time of the calendar announcement the dates of the test days and the shipping dates, and they might not yet have known which team had to travel to Qld.

But even if you did, what could you change?

bortall · 19 Jan 2010, 02:50 (Ref:2615492)

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Originally Posted by Falcadore

Months? No. Weeks? Yes. They've only known since the calndar was announced. They might not have known at the time of the calendar announcement the dates of the test days and the shipping dates, and they might not yet have known which team had to travel to Qld.

But even if you did, what could you change?

Well 1 team had to travel to Qld, if not HRT & co then somebody (it's on rotation I believe), they must of know all the dates before November 24th since that's when the public became aware (see post 1). Why not have both tests the week before?

Of course the ideal would have been to not bother with the sand trap visit, but that's another topic.

**GTRMagic** · 20 Jan 2010, 20:36 (Ref:2616548)

So, what charity is being looked after by the 'gold coin' donation?

mayhem · 21 Jan 2010, 00:14 (Ref:2616654)

Will natsoft be covering these tests? Or XBox Live Timing?

PVDA · 21 Jan 2010, 01:38 (Ref:2616666)

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Originally Posted by mayhem

Will natsoft be covering these tests? Or XBox Live Timing?

Live Timing unlikely.

Previous years at Winton the Natsoft system was set up so the teams could see the times on thier TV screens and I sort of nudged them to send out a couple of updates over the course of the day for those not there to see what was going on.

You usually find the teams will set a bench mark quick time at the start of the day and then change the car set ups until the last minute and then there's a rush of times trying to top the timesheets. There's no prize for being fastest.

Crash Test · 21 Jan 2010, 03:02 (Ref:2616699)

...either that, or like last year when a team wheeled their car out for a private session on an adjacent day with some red hot times, but played the go-slow game during the group test.

Falcadore · 22 Jan 2010, 00:55 (Ref:2617261)

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Originally Posted by bortall

Well 1 team had to travel to Qld, if not HRT & co then somebody (it's on rotation I believe), they must of know all the dates before November 24th since that's when the public became aware (see post 1). Why not have both tests the week before?

Refer post 27.

marcus · 2 Feb 2010, 10:01 (Ref:2624278)

Ive got the day booked off from work so I will be heading to Winton to have a look around and take some pictures

Just wish I had mobile internet then I could upload the pics within minutes of taking them

peckstar · 2 Feb 2010, 10:05 (Ref:2624279)

spend the $20 marcus

marcus · 2 Feb 2010, 10:09 (Ref:2624285)

LOL I wouldnt know where to begin mate , point me in the right direction and I may just do that

peckstar · 2 Feb 2010, 10:15 (Ref:2624291)

well i guess you need a lap top and a camera, but after that, dick smith seems to have everything covered

in theory you could do it straight from your mobile phone, but i cant help you there, reckon retro would have a handle on it

but i should add, it might be more fun just taking in the day and adding photos latter

marcus · 2 Feb 2010, 10:30 (Ref:2624299)

yeah you might be right mate , I got the camera and lap top but usually run that off my wireless home connection , never played around with the mobile wireless stuff.

If I get time I might check it out

Thanks

RotorFan · 2 Feb 2010, 12:51 (Ref:2624365)

You can get mobile broadband kits from any of the major telcos. Just be weary in choosing whether you want a data limit or time limit per month.

Would be great to get some live pictures.

Crash Test · 3 Feb 2010, 07:30 (Ref:2625512)

...and make sure there's reasonable enough reception at Winton!

PVDA · 3 Feb 2010, 08:21 (Ref:2625529)

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Originally Posted by Crash Test

...and make sure there's reasonable enough reception at Winton!

Telstra has two base stations pointing towards Winton both within 2km of the track,
Optus has one on a powerline pylon on the other side of the freeway also about 2km away,
Vodafone is a fair way down the Hume towards Glenrowan.

RotorFan · 3 Feb 2010, 09:09 (Ref:2625547)

Sounds like we're all keen to help marcus get us some pics

I'll stop short of donating to the cause

**GTRMagic** · 7 Feb 2010, 21:48 (Ref:2628839)

Kelly Racing @ Winton...

#16 is bare naked...

**GTRMagic** · 7 Feb 2010, 21:55 (Ref:2628842)

PVDA · 8 Feb 2010, 00:03 (Ref:2628913)

Times are being posted evry couple of hours here

http://www.natsoft.com.au/cgi-bin/re...08/02/2010.WIN

Falcadore · 8 Feb 2010, 02:05 (Ref:2628971)

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Originally Posted by PVDA

Times are being posted evry couple of hours here

http://www.natsoft.com.au/cgi-bin/re...08/02/2010.WIN

Just the 14 expected main series cars. Very disappointing at the lack of Fujitsu Series cars, ie, complete and total lack.

bluesport · 8 Feb 2010, 02:32 (Ref:2628980)

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Originally Posted by Falcadore

Just the 14 expected main series cars. Very disappointing at the lack of Fujitsu Series cars, ie, complete and total lack.

Paul Dumbrell topped the time sheets 1:23:96

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