[iV8SC13R06,R07,R08.R09] ITM 400, Pukekohe NZ: 12-14 Apr - Page 5

STEALTHY · 14 Apr 2013, 03:43 (Ref:3233720)

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Originally Posted by STEALTHY

So Frosty gets a taste of his own driving, and Tim Edwards has a princess about it.

Nothing to see here FPR, the precedent was set long ago!

Annnnd inconsistancy rears its ugly head again. Points penalty for Whincup, and Frosty got of scott free.

Thanks god the real motorsport season kicks off today

**GTRMagic** · 14 Apr 2013, 03:54 (Ref:3233721)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

seeing that tripe 8 and HRT have been fined and given big team points penalties for dodgy cameras in their cars

BIG FINES FOR TRIPLE EIGHT AND WALKINSHAW

Interesting noise out of the Pukekohe powder room just now... that the 'dodgy cameras' as suggested above, may actually not be the case at all..

It seems that the control unit from MoTeC contains an SD card for recording the vision, and other inputs onto...

.... and that with the harsh environment inside a V8Supercar, the vibrations from the engine, the g forces from the acceleration/deceleration, the SD card has apparently loosened from its mountings and ultimately detached from the recording devices...

The story goes that this has allegedly been a known problem with the camera units for some time.. and happened to other teams virtually randomly... with the current supplier said to be on track with an upgrade to prevent such a reoccurrence in the near future..

Seems a very strange thing to have happened.. especially if it can be linked back to a faulty control component in the cars...

Presuming any of this actually happened

STEALTHY · 14 Apr 2013, 04:14 (Ref:3233724)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Nice exchange between Mr Winterbottom & Mr A. Davison in the pit garage after qualifying!

Hope it makes it to Youtube soon..

Mr Winterbottom's parting remarks.. after being told by Mr A.Davison that he was blocked on a lap too... it went Something along the lines of "... Doesn't matter, you're slow anyway.."

Then Larko is on the grid with Mr A.Davison, who spoke of Mr Davison's desire to have the chat 'out the back', and Larko asks whether he wanted them to have a chat, or to thump him... From A.Davo.. 'Both'

Threats..

BTSID??

Took Frosty 14 laps to get past. Not so slow after ay

STEALTHY · 14 Apr 2013, 04:27 (Ref:3233727)

Dear Tim Edwards. Meet Karma

**GTRMagic** · 14 Apr 2013, 05:56 (Ref:3233729)

Nice result overall for BJR and #8..

The JR trophy couldnt be in more poignant hands...

STEALTHY · 14 Apr 2013, 06:01 (Ref:3233731)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Nice result overall for BJR and #8..

The JR trophy couldnt be in more poignant hands...

BJR really brought the house down this weekend

**GTRMagic** · 14 Apr 2013, 06:01 (Ref:3233732)

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Originally Posted by Reload

Yes it's a high pressure environment, however the HRT guy didn't do himself or HRT any good with his response to Larko's question regarding the Courtney/ SVG incident.

Given that Mr Hallam seemed in the middle of looking intensely at his screen, most likely on the internal V8SC intranet, perhaps drafting his response to race control, Mr Larkham was likely an unwelcome intrusion.

Surely there was an engineer or two more easily available?

**GTRMagic** · 14 Apr 2013, 06:02 (Ref:3233733)

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Originally Posted by STEALTHY

BJR really brought the house down this weekend

There is some genuine speed in the #8 and #14 cars... not always great qualifying sessions.. but #8 gapped them all in the last race.. that hasnt been done to Mr Whincup in a similar Holden for some time...

**GTRMagic** · 14 Apr 2013, 06:09 (Ref:3233735)

Mr McLaughlin's hit was no small one either, he was badly winded there... the car didnt look too bad from the pics they shared, but you dont quite know if the chassis rails were hurt in the crash..

Reload · 14 Apr 2013, 06:10 (Ref:3233736)

One of the most enjoyable weekends of V8 Supercar racing for quite a few years with some great racing, different winners and plenty of agro between teams and even team mates.A big congratulations to BJR and Brighty for their ongoing support of JR and his family.
With dive bombing being the growing fad, the final corner at Barbagello should be very entertaining.
Mr Premat continues to improve, but what happened to Jono Webb ?

**GTRMagic** · 14 Apr 2013, 06:20 (Ref:3233741)

fomoco · 14 Apr 2013, 06:20 (Ref:3233742)

Memo to FRP, tell frosty to stop kerb bashing his left rear tyre, it might last a full sprint race.

fomoco · 14 Apr 2013, 06:22 (Ref:3233743)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Mr McLaughlin's hit was no small one either, he was badly winded there... the car didnt look too bad from the pics they shared, but you dont quite know if the chassis rails were hurt in the crash..

Gary Rodgers Earth Moving, new scoop and spread design.

fomoco · 14 Apr 2013, 06:28 (Ref:3233746)

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The day the Racing Gods looked down and smiled, well done Brighty

Tourer · 14 Apr 2013, 06:57 (Ref:3233758)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Given that Mr Hallam seemed in the middle of looking intensely at his screen, most likely on the internal V8SC intranet, perhaps drafting his response to race control, Mr Larkham was likely an unwelcome intrusion.

Surely there was an engineer or two more easily available?

No sign of Mr Hallam in the footage - it was Tony Dowe that Larko was speaking to. Your point stands though - plus Tony is far, far too experienced to fall for a TV dude trying to stir some poo.

Tourer · 14 Apr 2013, 06:58 (Ref:3233759)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Such a good outcome - couldn't wish for better really.

**gomick** · 14 Apr 2013, 06:59 (Ref:3233760)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Yep, loving the past 2 weeks of V8's - different teams racing up the front & grabbing race wins

Wouldnt have said this a few years back, but i hope HRT get a win soon too

pigs fly · 14 Apr 2013, 07:04 (Ref:3233763)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Nice result overall for BJR and #8..

The JR trophy couldnt be in more poignant hands...

Couldn't disagree with your statement GTR

Umai Naa · 14 Apr 2013, 07:18 (Ref:3233767)

Terrific racing. Missed the first race from each day, and the qualifying. Did not expect Ch7 to kick off the coverage as early in the day as they did.

The bump and run rules need to go. Let them jostle and fight for position. If someone's turfed off the track, sure, hand out the penalty. But muscling your way through shouldn't be an issue.

Swedish Brick · 14 Apr 2013, 07:38 (Ref:3233771)

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Originally Posted by Umai Naa

The bump and run rules need to go. Let them jostle and fight for position. If someone's turfed off the track, sure, hand out the penalty. But muscling your way through shouldn't be an issue.

So moves like Whincup did on Frosty should be encouraged? Bugger that, that was a plain dirty deliberate move. At least when Frosty hit him it was a lose and not planned.

A damn good weekends racing. I'm not a holden or bright fan, but that car and team wining the JR trophy was pretty special

Umai Naa · 14 Apr 2013, 07:44 (Ref:3233775)

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Originally Posted by Swedish Brick

So moves like Whincup did on Frosty should be encouraged?

Yes.

Winterbottom remained on the circuit, pointing in the same direction he was intending to travel.

Swedish Brick · 14 Apr 2013, 07:45 (Ref:3233776)

Then go watch stock cars. Hit to pass is just dumb in circuit racing.
Having a rub when you're alongside might be ok, but hitting the guy in front as he turns in to unsettle the car so you can pass has no place in proper racing.

STEALTHY · 14 Apr 2013, 07:48 (Ref:3233777)

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Originally Posted by Swedish Brick

So moves like Whincup did on Frosty should be encouraged? Bugger that, that was a plain dirty deliberate move. At least when Frosty hit him it was a lose and not planned.

A damn good weekends racing. I'm not a holden or bright fan, but that car and team wining the JR trophy was pretty special

Some people have a short memory. Sandown 2012 was not that long ago, and the pass was exactly the same (bump and run) yet no penalty for FPR.

Swedish Brick · 14 Apr 2013, 07:50 (Ref:3233778)

Whats your point? I never said that was ok either did I?

Umai Naa · 14 Apr 2013, 07:55 (Ref:3233780)

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Originally Posted by Swedish Brick

Then go watch stock cars. Hit to pass is just dumb in circuit racing.
Having a rub when you're alongside might be ok, but hitting the guy in front as he turns in to unsettle the car so you can pass has no place in proper racing.

It was ok to do it years ago.

Only reason the rule is in place, is to try and keep the cars looking presentable to maintain a 'clean cut' image.

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