sports sedans in 2009 - Page 5

inpitlane · 23 Apr 2009, 13:43 (Ref:2447829)

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Originally Posted by Steve Carter

Hi guys - have just had a request from a UK colleague as to who is the guy in this crash at Phillip Island - Im actually trying to track down who filmed it as my colleague wants to include it in a production for the US - does a company AVE ring a bell?? any help will be appreciated.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRSlH...eature=related

The driver in the rolling SAAB is Dean Randle and the Black Calibra is Daniel Tamasi.
The footage is from Speedweek produced by AVE in Sydney they have a website.
Dean was back racing in the rebuilt car remarkably quickly after that incident, he's currently taking a break from racing while the car is completely rebuilt.
Actually the guy rebuilding the car, Ron Hossack also has footage of the crash from a different angle which we ran on In Pit Lane. I don't have that footage now but Dean would certainly have it. I can put you in touch with him if your interested.

Steve Carter · 24 Apr 2009, 00:28 (Ref:2448271)

Many thanks for that inpitlane Ive passed the info onto FM Television in the UK and have asked whether they would be interested in the Ron Hossack footage - will let you know.

cavvy · 26 Apr 2009, 02:52 (Ref:2449628)

Wakefield Park today:
Hossack sets new record on lap #9, then Ricciardello goes quicker on #13, only for Des Wall to follow him over the line quicker again.

cavvy · 26 Apr 2009, 06:35 (Ref:2449665)

Hossack got the lap record back with one heat win, a 2nd & a DNF, Ricciardello 2 x wins & a 2nd.

Lets hope for bigger fields.

clubracer · 27 Apr 2009, 05:19 (Ref:2450363)

Hey guys,

I'm searching for a guy named William Stevenson of Mt Druitt in NSW who built a sports sedan mini I believe in the early 80s. Any information I could find about this car and William would be greatly appreciated.

CR

sebringimsa · 27 Apr 2009, 07:02 (Ref:2450403)

The Des Wall corvette is a great looking beast!!

http://www.speedshots.com.au/gallery..._0835.jpg.html

jd yort · 27 Apr 2009, 09:13 (Ref:2450482)

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Originally Posted by sebringimsa

The Des Wall corvette is a great looking beast!!

http://www.speedshots.com.au/gallery..._0835.jpg.html

It looks sensational. Would be very interested to see what lap times David would do if he ever gets in behind the wheel. Des broke the lap record on the weekend in it at one point.

jezz · 27 Apr 2009, 23:55 (Ref:2451167)

anyone know what happened to Graham in the calibra?

profi · 28 Apr 2009, 06:18 (Ref:2451271)

Here jezz

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Originally Posted by Team Boosted calibra

hey guys, engine all good we had a small oil leak from the rear main seal and took too long to replace on the friday. engine seems fine but on third lap steering arm broke and went into the wall pretty heavy, front of car is a mess.
mate the stopwatch doesnt lie! haha but yeh nah cant be right the tyres on the car have done about 200 laps they almost have canvas. we werent going to buy good rubber till its running right.

alfacors · 28 Apr 2009, 07:11 (Ref:2451299)

Was a bit messy when I saw it back in the paddock where Nick and Graham were busy trying to pry the front left wheel out of being jammed back into the front firewall. In typical Graham fashion he was still smiling though. Hopefully the damage isn't too extensive, I noticed some of the front framework had been bent near the front suspension arms etc.

jd yort · 28 Apr 2009, 07:38 (Ref:2451321)

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Originally Posted by alfacors

Was a bit messy when I saw it back in the paddock where Nick and Graham were busy trying to pry the front left wheel out of being jammed back into the front firewall. In typical Graham fashion he was still smiling though. Hopefully the damage isn't too extensive, I noticed some of the front framework had been bent near the front suspension arms etc.

The patience and persistence those 2 have with that car is incredible.

DAVID PATERSON · 30 Apr 2009, 03:40 (Ref:2452553)

I was at Wakefield Park on Friday and Saturday and had a great time. Sports Sedans are awesome. How good does Hossack's car sound?

Reload · 30 Apr 2009, 05:00 (Ref:2452565)

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Originally Posted by DAVID PATERSON

I was at Wakefield Park on Friday and Saturday and had a great time. Sports Sedans are awesome. How good does Hossack's car sound?

Just standing near that thing as it came out of the pits was good for some movement.

inpitlane · 3 May 2009, 00:55 (Ref:2454309)

Found this lurking on an old hard drive so put it up on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR3ThqILtNw
Sorry 'bout the sound problems.

profi · 3 May 2009, 01:45 (Ref:2454322)

Quote:

Originally Posted by inpitlane

Found this lurking on an old hard drive so put it up on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR3ThqILtNw
Sorry 'bout the sound problems.

Thanks for the video mate, do you have anymore?

RS500 · 7 Jun 2009, 13:35 (Ref:2476947)

Was a very interesting weekend for the Sports Sedans at Mallala.

With the round win going to Des after Tony and Darren came together in Race 1 and 3, and Darren suffering damage in lap 1 of race 2.

expect to hear more about the race 3 incident as tempers were high after penalties being handed out after the race 1 incident. With the major issue being around "racing room" with Darren being penalized in both races

jd yort · 7 Jun 2009, 22:51 (Ref:2477311)

Good to See Des get up and take the Round Win. Not sure how the result affect the championship table.

That Corvette has some serious speed and two of the last rounds are at Oran Park. Would be incredible if Des could finally win the Championship after so many years of trying.

ragracer · 7 Jun 2009, 23:59 (Ref:2477334)

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Originally Posted by jd yort

Good to See Des get up and take the Round Win. Not sure how the result affect the championship table.

That Corvette has some serious speed and two of the last rounds are at Oran Park. Would be incredible if Des could finally win the Championship after so many years of trying.

So far points as I understand it (barring any protests etc.)

Ricciardello 100
Wall 97
Hossack 94

RS500 · 8 Jun 2009, 12:30 (Ref:2477649)

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Originally Posted by ragracer

So far points as I understand it (barring any protests etc.)

Ricciardello 100
Wall 97
Hossack 94

as far as i heard all penalties were handed out on track for race 3 and a time penalty for race 1.

personally the race 3 accident was a racing incident. 2 cars exactly next to each other colliding, neither gave way into turn 1 and both went off from it

Dasher · 8 Jun 2009, 12:55 (Ref:2477663)

You will find that Hossack wont race the Audi again or possibly anything else this season because of a $5000 suspended fine hanging over his head, which is an absolute joke.

And quite likely that the car wont race again in the near future.

From what i have been told by a party very close to the matter,which dosent surprise me having been on the receiving end of the stewards at Mallala, it was a kangaroo court and nothing else.

RS500 · 8 Jun 2009, 13:09 (Ref:2477676)

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Originally Posted by Dasher

You will find that Hossack wont race the Audi again or possibly anything else this season because of a $5000 suspended fine hanging over his head, which is an absolute joke.

And quite likely that the car wont race again in the near future.

From what i have been told by a party very close to the matter,which dosent surprise me having been on the receiving end of the stewards at Mallala, it was a kangaroo court and nothing else.

WOW so there was further action after race 3?

I couldn't understand why he had a drive through after being up the inside, its not like there was a mad dash under brakes to make up ground the cars were along side each other coming down the straight and they simply didn't make it through turn 1 2 wide.

can't say anything on the race 1 incident as i didn't see it happen

Hopefully it does come out to race again, it is one of the most spectacular cars to watch around a track.

Belly13 · 9 Jun 2009, 11:13 (Ref:2478299)

This sounds like the whole J.Tuelan GT thing all over again.
By the way, what do you mean by kangaroo court?

Falcadore · 9 Jun 2009, 11:24 (Ref:2478311)

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Originally Posted by RS500

WOW so there was further action after race 3?

I couldn't understand why he had a drive through after being up the inside, its not like there was a mad dash under brakes to make up ground the cars were along side each other coming down the straight and they simply didn't make it through turn 1 2 wide.

can't say anything on the race 1 incident as i didn't see it happen

Hopefully it does come out to race again, it is one of the most spectacular cars to watch around a track.

Team boss Scott Ellis accepted Hossack's Superkart runners up trophy on his behalf because Hossack was otherwise occupied wit the stewards, so yes there was some closed door action at the end of the day. More than just Hossack though mind you, Saloon Car racer Steve Kwiatkowski has all the points from a round removed because he sold his car interstate before it could be inspected by officials.

SportsSedan · 10 Jul 2009, 05:10 (Ref:2498773)

Hi Guys,

New to the forum and have a question.

Whats do you honestly think of sports sedans and where the future is going?

Thanks

cavvy · 10 Jul 2009, 05:40 (Ref:2498780)

A little reading for SportsSedan

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