2013 Australian GT Championship - Page 2

**GTRMagic** · 27 Dec 2012, 20:26 (Ref:3182289)

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Originally Posted by RedZedMikey

Looks like Santa is delivering today ...

http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php...type=1&theater

Mr Eddy's new beast?

MitchZ06 · 28 Dec 2012, 08:52 (Ref:3182380)

Just found this in the 2012 AGT thread....hopefully TQ brings it to the QLD round so I can drool all over it but going by how random he is with what he's been driving thru this year I'm not holding my breath.

alfacors · 28 Dec 2012, 10:22 (Ref:3182395)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

What happened to Sargent Security?

Seems to have been replaced by Pirelli who are now offering not only discounted tyres but also supplying pricemoney to the series.

scudd · 28 Dec 2012, 10:37 (Ref:3182399)

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Originally Posted by MitchZ06

Just found this in the 2012 AGT thread....hopefully TQ brings it to the QLD round so I can drool all over it but going by how random he is with what he's been driving thru this year I'm not holding my breath.

Not sure if true but heard it's going to live in NZ

scudd · 28 Dec 2012, 10:37 (Ref:3182400)

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Originally Posted by alfacors

Seems to have been replaced by Pirelli who are now offering not only discounted tyres but also supplying pricemoney to the series.

I read it as for the last round only?

MitchZ06 · 28 Dec 2012, 10:56 (Ref:3182404)

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Originally Posted by scudd

Not sure if true but heard it's going to live in NZ

Bugger

rich07 · 28 Dec 2012, 23:56 (Ref:3182583)

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Originally Posted by scudd

Not sure if true but heard it's going to live in NZ

Hope not

. Would love to see it racing in Aus GT.

TQ's garage is getting more crowded as I'm sure I heard/read somewhere that he's brought a Aston V12 Vantage GT3 to replace his DBSR9.

rich07 · 18 Jan 2013, 09:51 (Ref:3190994)

Slightly OT but a good place to ask-anyone know if ONE is showing the Daytona 24hrs next weekend? Marcos Ambrose is in the nr60 Michael Shank Racing DP which is a strong contender so Im sure a number of people who follow him would be interested in this.

alfacors · 18 Jan 2013, 10:23 (Ref:3191006)

Interesting to see the Quinn Ferrari on Michelins this morning at the Bathurst 12 Hour launch......

TrueBlueFlyer · 18 Jan 2013, 16:11 (Ref:3191133)

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Originally Posted by rich07

Slightly OT but a good place to ask-anyone know if ONE is showing the Daytona 24hrs next weekend? Marcos Ambrose is in the nr60 Michael Shank Racing DP which is a strong contender so Im sure a number of people who follow him would be interested in this.

I'll be there marshalling, looking forward to my first 24 hr race.

rich07 · 18 Jan 2013, 23:07 (Ref:3191275)

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Originally Posted by TrueBlueFlyer

I'll be there marshalling, looking forward to my first 24 hr race.

That's awesome! Hope you have a great time, should be a experience for sure especially your first 24hr race.

Denosaur · 21 Jan 2013, 20:58 (Ref:3192416)

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Originally Posted by TrueBlueFlyer

I'll be there marshalling, looking forward to my first 24 hr race.

Ain't nothing like a 24 hour race!! Enjoy, it will be one of those motorsport experiences you'll never forget.

nafe! · 21 Jan 2013, 22:16 (Ref:3192445)

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Originally Posted by alfacors

Interesting to see the Quinn Ferrari on Michelins this morning at the Bathurst 12 Hour launch......

Nice spot!

Are the tyre regulations free in the 12hrs? I vaguely remember in years past that it was restricted to Michelin i think it was but thought it had been opened up?

If it is open regs and the car turns up at the race with michelins the big P wouldnt be too happy

R4z3rw33n · 22 Jan 2013, 08:19 (Ref:3192607)

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Originally Posted by nafe!

Nice spot!

Are the tyre regulations free in the 12hrs? I vaguely remember in years past that it was restricted to Michelin i think it was but thought it had been opened up?

If it is open regs and the car turns up at the race with michelins the big P wouldnt be too happy

Michelin, Pirelli, and Hankook are on the eligibility list.

ff s conscience · 22 Jan 2013, 11:46 (Ref:3192676)

Its a ridiculous situation.... 12hr runners run to 12hr regs = mich/pirelli etc, but GT runners run to GT regs, making mockery of 1st hour results/points....

I havent heard a reasonable explanation of thinking yet.

R4z3rw33n · 22 Jan 2013, 12:23 (Ref:3192689)

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Originally Posted by ff s conscience

Its a ridiculous situation.... 12hr runners run to 12hr regs = mich/pirelli etc, but GT runners run to GT regs, making mockery of 1st hour results/points....

I havent heard a reasonable explanation of thinking yet.

I've been wondering how/whether they'd attempt to enforce a tyre monopoly over two sets of regulations.

Are the entries lodged for both B12H/AGT-R01 required to run Pirellis for the first hour, the duration, at all?

rik · 22 Jan 2013, 12:42 (Ref:3192697)

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Originally Posted by R4z3rw33n

Are the entries lodged for both B12H/AGT-R01 required to run Pirellis for the first hour, the duration, at all?

Good question... allowing all tyres sounds reasonable given they've gotta have the car last 12 hours instead of 1...

alfacors · 23 Jan 2013, 00:41 (Ref:3192965)

IIRC tyres are free for the first round given that many cars will be running the 12 Hour. It will be amusing to see a Michelin or Hankook shod car take out Round 1 of the Pirelli-backed series though

cptkablamo · 23 Jan 2013, 02:15 (Ref:3192985)

Isn't it a bit ridiculous that there is a control tyre in the GT Championship again? Especially after the noise that was made on here by people that could only use Michelin - then to open it up, have people use Michelin and Hankook, just to close it again?

Reload · 23 Jan 2013, 05:09 (Ref:3193021)

No Greg Crick and the Viper due to lack of $$$ and the Viper up for sale.

Greg now concentrating on the TCM.

cptkablamo · 23 Jan 2013, 05:28 (Ref:3193024)

Yeah, the Mopar money didn't stretch to the expanding GT budget that you seemed to need in 2012...He seems pretty happy in TCM - big shame and a big loss for GT

rich07 · 23 Jan 2013, 08:43 (Ref:3193076)

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Originally Posted by Reload

No Greg Crick and the Viper due to lack of $$$ and the Viper up for sale.

Greg now concentrating on the TCM.

That is a mighty shame

It was good to see the Mopar colors on the car but sad it didnt last too long.

One wonders if SRT will build a FIA GT3 version of the latest gen Viper.

**GTRMagic** · 13 Feb 2013, 05:42 (Ref:3203902)

Erebus to run at Clipsal...

... and maybe no other round of the GT series

Peter Hackett's Mercedes Benz Dealer Team come on down

While Scudd's Lamborghini and Mr Quinn's Aston Martin are not confimed for Clipsal, and likely scratchings

alfacors · 15 Feb 2013, 00:50 (Ref:3204988)

Given the AGT is now the domain of Pirelli control tyres, and Erebus GT have an extremely strong relationship with Michelin, it's hardly surprising they may look to compete elsewhere on their chosen tyre development partner rather than locally with one who is providing the "most affordable" deal.

D.R.T. · 15 Feb 2013, 01:17 (Ref:3205006)

Would be extremely disappointing if Erebus dont compete in the championship.

Even more so if it is down to tyre contracts

Great news about the endurance events but definitely need a presence in the local championship.