[V8SC08R07] Queensland Raceway

[ford boy]

I have found it interesting since the clipsal 500, the BJR cars seem to destroy alot of tyres due to locked brakes and it happened again yesterday in qualifying to Andrew Jones. Nearly every round to either Conky or Jones... I just find it unusual.

[ford boy]

Has anyone else having trouble with live timing for race 2??

[Chris - Melb]

BJR seem to be engineering the car to the back of the field.

They have been qualifying around 20th position in the last few rounds, barely any better than their performance in the Falcons.

Admittedly they are finishing a little higher up, and now that I've said that, Cameron McConville will probably get the top five finish today!

[sizzle]

Originally Posted by ford boy

I have found it interesting since the clipsal 500, the BJR cars seem to destroy alot of tyres due to locked brakes and it happened again yesterday in qualifying to Andrew Jones. Nearly every round to either Conky or Jones... I just find it unusual.

A small problem with the right foot maybe!

[sizzle]

Originally Posted by Silencer

It's SBR's home track and the Giz has already done a ton of laps at QLD, plus he is in a new car (Courtney's smashed one from Clipsal) and I'm that confident he'll do well there.

Maybe time to reassess that one!

[GTRMagic]

Mr Bright's nerf of Mr Lowndes looked interesting.. something broken in the front of the #25 car perhaps?

[GTRMagic]

R2

[Group'C']

Originally Posted by ford boy

Has anyone else having trouble with live timing for race 2??

YES , can only get a screen up that tells me when the telecast starts, happened the last rnd as well.

everything else works ok

[ford boy]

Any penalties for Skaife or Morris in race 2? They were goin to investigate.

[GTRMagic]

While Mr Ingall goes off, out of 2nd place May maintain 2nd for the round... if the car is able to be punted quick enough to keep going in that slot.

[GTRMagic]

R3....

Frosty doin' guud...

[billy bigtime]

Judging by recent results, it seems HRT and HSVDT have dropped the ball with their TWP cars. Is it time to give up and buy them off Paul instead?

[Reload]

Originally Posted by ford boy

Any penalties for Skaife or Morris in race 2? They were goin to investigate.

Apparently no case to answer.
As far as the Skaife incident,I,m on the red side but did i miss something here ??

[GTRMagic]

Mr Skaife punted Mr S.Richards off.... allegedly

[Reload]

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Mr Skaife punted Mr S.Richards off.... allegedly

I thought that it was pretty clear cut although we only saw the one angle.
I didnt realise that push to pass was in ??

[6.213km]

Originally Posted by billy bigtime

Judging by recent results, it seems HRT and HSVDT have dropped the ball with their TWP cars. Is it time to give up and buy them off Paul instead?

Congratulations to PMM and Russell Ingall on an awesome weekend. Russell has punched way above his weight this season and the result is well deserved.

Perhaps 888 should buy their cars off FPR Billy? Seems they beat them at their test track... but no that would not suit your line of argument would it.

[billy bigtime]

That was a low act on Skaifes part. Ramming another driver up the arse on a high speed corner is just not on. Hopefully he will get the equivalent of a drivethrough added to his time. We had Tander ramming Whincup at Darwin and now Skaife on Richards. Are the HRT boys getting a bit worried about the speed of these Fords?

[banksie]

Steve Richards is likely to receive a PLP added to his race 3 time for turning Dumbrell around at the start of the race, at a meeting with stewards at the commencement of Winton.

[bluesport]

Great effort by Frosty and FPR considering it is not their test track.

Ingall's getting better! Maybe lacked a little bit of grunt......Mr Benson might fix that problem. I bet he didn't like young James getting past!

A bit surprised Skaife did not receive a penalty for punting Richo. A decent hit it must have been too. Was it bad sportsmanship because Richo got past or just an error?

[GTRMagic]

Originally Posted by CAMS Bad Baby list

2008 V8 SUPERCAR CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES - ROUND 7, Queensland Raceway, 18th to 20th July 2008
18 Jul 2008

DOC NO: SQ 02

2008 V8 SUPERCAR CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES – ROUND 7
Queensland Raceway, Ipswich, Queensland, 18th – 20th July 2008.

SUMMARY OF PENALTIES

STEWARDS UPDATE 3 (FINAL): 1700hrs Sunday 20th July

Matters arising from Race 3:

The Mechanical Black Flag was displayed to T D’Alberto Car #55 for no brake lights.

Following an investigation into an incident involving contact between Paul Morris Car #67 and Michael Patrizi Car #777 in Pit Lane no breach of Rules was established

An investigation was commenced into an incident involving Steven Richards Car #6 and Paul Dumbrell Car #16 in Turn 1 on Lap 3. Steven Richards had contacted the rear or Paul Dumbrell entering Turn 1. The investigation was unable to be completed at this Meeting and will be finalized at Winton VCS Round 8.

After an investigation and an admission by the competitor Speed FX Racing that the incar video system in Car #777, Michael Patrizi, was not operating correctly during Race 3, the Stewards imposed a Fine of $2500 on Speed FX Racing, but suspended the imposition of the fine on condition that there was no further similar breach during the 2008 VCS season.

At Hamilton VCS Round 3 Shane Van Gisbergen was fined $3000 for Careless Driving, such fine being suspended on condition no similar breach was committed in 2008. At Hidden Valley VCS Round 6 the condition on which the Fine was suspended was breached when he committed a further breach of the same Rule. Stewards imposed the suspended Fine and provided a Fine Notice for the $3000 Fine to Shane Van Gisbergen.


Matters arising from Race 2:

The Mechanical Black Flag was displayed to Marcus Marshall Car #26 due to loose bodywork.

Following an investigation into an incident involving Jason Bright Car #25 and Craig Lowndes Car #888 no breach of rules was established.

Following an investigation into an incident involving Paul Morris Car #67 and Andrew Thompson Car #50 no breach of rules was established.



STEWARDS UPDATE 2: 1000hrs Saturday 19th July

Matters arising from Qualifying:

After an investigation and an admission by the competitor Garry Rogers Motorsport that the incar video system in Car #34, Michael Caruso, was not operating correctly during the Practice Session, the Stewards imposed a Fine of $2500 on Garry Rogers Motorsport, but suspended the imposition of the fine on condition that there was no further similar breach during the 2008 VCS season.

Paul Dumbrell, Car #16, missed the Weigh Scales at the conclusion of Leg 2. All times for Car #16 were excluded.

At the end of Leg 3 work was carried out on Car #17 Steven Johnson before the car was released from Parc Ferme. The Stewards excluded Steven Johnson from the Leg.

An Engine Change Approval Form was received in respect of Car #7, Todd Kelly, who was relegated to the Rear of Grid.


Matters arising from Race 1:

Following an investigation and an admission by Michael Patrizi Car #777 that had driven in a careless manner, contact on Car #50 Andrew Thompson, the Stewards imposed a PLP time of 27 seconds to be added to the Race 1 time for Michael Patrizi Car #777.

Following an investigation and an admission by Greg Murphy Car #51 that had driven in a careless manner, contact on Car #12 Andrew Jones, the Stewards imposed a PLP time of 27 seconds to be added to the Race 1 time for Greg Murphy Car #51.

Following a Stewards Hearing which commenced at 0835hrs in relation to a Charge that Paul Morris Car #67 had driven in a careless manner, contact on Steven Johnson Car #17 the Stewards found the Charge proved and imposed a penalty of a PLP time equivalent of 27 seconds plus 30 seconds added to the Race time for Paul Morris Car #67.



STEWARDS UPDATE 1: 1800hrs Friday 18th July

Matters arising from Practice:

No matters arose during the 3 Practice sessions.











Matters arising from Hidden Valley VCS Round 6:

At 0955hrs Stewards commenced hearing 2 Charges against Paul Morris Car #67 arising from Race 2 at Hidden Valley VCS Round 6. The first charge alleged a breach of the Code of Driving Conduct involving a collision with Lee Holdsworth at Turn 7. In the course of this Hearing it became apparent the evidence did not support the Charge and it was dismissed.
The other Charge alleged a breach of the Code involving a collision with Greg Murphy in Turn 5. After evidence and submissions the Hearing was adjourned at 1050hrs.
The Hearing was resumed at 1625hrs at which time a finding that the Charge was proved was handed down.
After further submissions on penalty were received the Stewards imposed a penalty of 27 secs PLP plus 15 secs added to the Race time for Car #67 Paul Morris in Race 2 VCS Round 6 at Hidden Valley.



For further details contact

Steve Chopping
Chief Steward

Mr van Gisbergen will need to ask for a pocket money increase after this

[MPA]

Skaife and Lil' Richards again?

Who punted who up the backside in Darwin in Pit lane causing Mr Skaife's rear spoiler to give no downforce?

Really, I cant remember. All these cars look the same.

[mac]

Originally Posted by billy bigtime

That was a low act on Skaifes part.

So you are suggesting that Skaife deliberately drove Richards off the track?

Get the blue-tinted glasses off billy. Like him or loathe him, that's not really Skaife's bag.

He was trying to criss-cross and got too close - simple as that.

[Flameho]

Wrong Richards. Jason Richards used skaife as a braking mechanism in HV, but this time it was Skaife touching up Steve Richards at an altogether inappropriate time/place.

[mac]

Courtney's move on Tander in Race 3 coming out of pitlane for overtaking move of the year so far for me - that was handy driving.

Kudos for Tander for realising when he was beaten too.

Wraps to Winterbottom, Ingall and Courtney. Team Vodafone really aren't having any luck this year are they...?

[Pro Racer]

that could of ended in tears, risky move but GT done weel and they both came out the other side.