[iV8SC11-R20] Super Cheap Auto Bathurst 1000 - 6-9 October (NOW WITH POLL!)

[ford71]

Yes, Percat into the Gravel

[Axeman444]

who's got the Pommy Car Engineer? I can hear someone talking but don't recognise the driver responding, i assume as they are codrivers for this session

[Axeman444]

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

P1

Someone is outside 107% of fastest....

Presumably it is still damp to only achieve 2:24's...

he's now within 1.07 of the fastest of the codrivers (2:35), S. Richards (2:27) by 1.5 sec.

but 8 sec off the pace, jeepers...

[Axeman444]

Originally Posted by Axeman444

who's got the Pommy Car Engineer? I can hear someone talking but don't recognise the driver responding, i assume as they are codrivers for this session

nevermind, Rick/Owen

[marcus]

yes but only 0.6 off nathan Pretty , so frankly I think he is doing ok considering the weather , track,experience and possibly even the car

[Axeman444]

Originally Posted by marcus

yes but only 0.6 off nathan Pretty , so frankly I think he is doing ok considering the weather , track,experience and possibly even the car

is that because its the Lucas Dumbrell version of the Barge? what was that called again?

Mr Ritter over radio "i just passed the Lucas Dumbrell Rocketship" lol

[STEALTHY]

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

P1

Someone is outside 107% of fastest....

Presumably it is still damp to only achieve 2:24's...

How is the 107% thing worked out?

I worked out 107% of 2:24 is 2:39 ish, of which Cw was under?

[Mixer]

Originally Posted by Axeman444

is that because its the Lucas Dumbrell version of the Barge? what was that called again?

I dunno I still suspect HRT's worst is still pretty good compared to the Kelly Krate. You just need a good engineer.

Massive difference between #17 and #18. Lots of guys with lots more miles than Waters around the same sort of speed, or lack thereof.

[marcus]

LOL , but how good is the 77 car ???

running 5 cars this weekend , someone is bound (allthough I hope not) to get some dud parts

[peckstar]

while I found that amusing axeman

when the other team car is less than a second ahead of the rocketship and one place furtehr up the grid, maybe its not the wisest thing to say

[Axeman444]

Originally Posted by Mixer

I dunno I still suspect HRT's worst is still pretty good compared to the Kelly Krate. You just need a good engineer.

is that what #77 is, the KK?

Originally Posted by peckstar

while I found that amusing axeman

when the other team car is less than a second ahead of the rocketship and one place furtehr up the grid, maybe its not the wisest thing to say

i'll pass that on to Greg

[JC Ohope]

#88 in 16th..... Hmm is that gamble paying off Mr Dane?

[GTRMagic]

Unless I missed something, both drivers need to be within 107% of the fastest time in one practice or qualifying session.

So in this regard, Mr Waters seems to have made it, his 2.35:7744 being ~5.3% of the fastest time in this 2nd session (codriver specific) of 2.27:8960 of Mr Richards in #5. Job done. Nice work!

All they need to do now is to give the car to Mr Denyer to run the car in the qualifying session within 107% of the quickest time in that session.

And then they can start! Easy peasy Japanesey

[STEALTHY]

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Unless I missed something, both drivers need to be within 107% of the fastest time in one practice or qualifying session.

So in this regard, Mr Waters seems to have made it, his 2.35:7744 being ~5.3% of the fastest time in this 2nd session (codriver specific) of 2.27:8960 of Mr Richards in #5. Job done. Nice work!

All they need to do now is to give the car to Mr Denyer to run the car in the qualifying session within 107% of the quickest time in that session.

And then they can start! Easy peasy Japanesey

Seems a few of the haters shall be promptly eating their hats.

Given in P1 Denyer was also within 107% in P1, thats both drivers good to go?

[Sandgroper]

Originally Posted by JC Ohope

#88 in 16th..... Hmm is that gamble paying off Mr Dane?

All ducks and drakes at the moment i would suggest

[GTRMagic]

Originally Posted by STEALTHY

Seems a few of the haters shall be promptly eating their hats.

Given in P1 Denyer was also within 107% in P1, thats both drivers good to go?

Car #77 still needs to qualify in the qualifying session within 107% of the fastest time.

In theory, if it doesnt do that, then the team can apply to the overlords of the meeting for a 'force majeure' (using a technical failure as a reason..) and request a start on the basis of each driver achieving 107% in the practice sessions.

[yap]

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Car #77 still needs to qualify in the qualifying session within 107% of the fastest time.

In theory, if it doesnt do that, then the team can apply to the overlords of the meeting for a 'force majeure' (using a technical failure as a reason..) and request a start on the basis of each driver achieving 107% in the practice sessions.

Short of one of the drivers writing the car off prior to the start of the race, I think it is a given that #77 will be starting the race

[GTRMagic]

P2

Codrivers Exclusive session...

Some concerns about a couple of blokes... from mid field.. and some further back.. maybe a few Kiwis arent as webfooted in that session as may be desired

[GTRMagic]

Originally Posted by yap

Short of one of the drivers writing the car off prior to the start of the race, I think it is a given that #77 will be starting the race

Perhaps, but its also good to see the car and pilots seem to be within the mandated limits, rather than have to manufacture an entry...

[STEALTHY]

Originally Posted by yap

Short of Frosty swerving erratically and writing the car off prior to the start of the race, I think it is a given that #77 will be starting the race

Fixed your post

[peckstar]

Poor Taz, spoke to him at the pub that night, he was most dissapointed, even more so his entourage

Its red at the track has been for a significant time, but all the cars are back in the pits, dont know why

[JC Ohope]

Live commentary is great..... Red flagged for 10 mins and they haven't said why

[peckstar]

The session has been red flagged before a lap has been completed and cars are returning to the pits. All cars are now back in pit lane.

A new batch of wet weather tyres has been introduced to the category, the session has been stopped to allow officials to resolve tyre marking issues.

well this is very professional

[Reload]

GT saying that 888 and Whincup will be nervous if it rains because "Thompson is hopeless in the wet". Some mind games for the youngster to think about and seems like a big statement from GT who must be confident of his comments to put it out there.
Will it come back to bite GT ?

[GTRMagic]

Originally Posted by yap

Short of one of the drivers writing the car off prior to the start of the race, I think it is a given that #77 will be starting the race

Looks like the young guy might be able to positively contribute to setup?