2014 Australian GT Championship

**GTRMagic** · 28 Jan 2014, 06:12 (Ref:3360900)

So 2014 is here... and while the B12 is the immediate focus, it seems that there are a number of cars & teams due to run in the (inter?)national GT championship that we might not have seen before...

Erebus seems to have committed a car to the series Here

rich07 · 28 Jan 2014, 07:17 (Ref:3360910)

Thinking of the B12 Vitaphone situation got me thinking as to why we haven't seen a Z4 in the championship yet. I'm guessing they'd be a bit more expensive then the Audi and Ferrari but cheaper than the Mercedes, still wondering why we haven't seen one down here yet whilst we seem to have most other FIA GT3 cars that have been around for a few years now like the BMW.

Good to see Erebus commit to the championship and with another young talent similar to Lebroq who did so well last year.

EfiOz · 28 Jan 2014, 23:29 (Ref:3361342)

I don't think anyone has the in with BMW like Erebus had with AMG. Apparently they've been approached but sending one down here was not high on the priority list.

eduardo1 · 29 Jan 2014, 01:09 (Ref:3361365)

I'd love to see one of the new Bentley's race down here - especially at the 12 hour.

Not on the eligibility list this year - but maybe for 2015.

**GTRMagic** · 29 Jan 2014, 07:59 (Ref:3361463)

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Originally Posted by eduardo1

I'd love to see one of the new Bentley's race down here - especially at the 12 hour.

Not on the eligibility list this year - but maybe for 2015.

They havent had a lot of development as yet have they? Its a super premium brand... would make a positive addition to the series..

Umai Naa · 29 Jan 2014, 08:42 (Ref:3361480)

So where does this put Mr Le Broq? DVS?

peckstar · 29 Jan 2014, 08:54 (Ref:3361486)

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So where does this put Mr Le Broq? DVS?

i was under the impression he was ute racing this year, however i cant find a reference for it

**gomick** · 29 Jan 2014, 10:01 (Ref:3361519)

Hopefully he is racing something with a V8 in it...

eduardo1 · 29 Jan 2014, 10:09 (Ref:3361523)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

They havent had a lot of development as yet have they? Its a super premium brand... would make a positive addition to the series..

No, I think they had their first run in Dubai late last year before a larger program this year. It's run by M-Sport and they look great.

TCR · 30 Jan 2014, 02:31 (Ref:3361929)

Took a bit of digging around to find it, but here's their calendar. Round 6 is likely to be at Highlands Motorsport Park in NZ again.

2014 Australian GT Championship presented by PirelliRnd#1 - March 28-30, Sandown, Victoria (Nationals) - 2x 60-minute
Rnd#2 - May 23-25, Phillip Island, Victoria (Nationals) - 101-laps
Rnd#3 - 4-6 July, Townsville, Queensland (V8SC) - 3x 40-minute
Rnd#4 - August 22-24, SMP, Sydney (V8SC) - 2x 30-min, 1x 60-min
Rnd#5 - September 12-14, Sandown 500, Victoria (V8SC) - 3x 40-min
Rnd#6 - November, tbc - 101-laps

Their website could do with a bit of an update.

Reload · 12 Feb 2014, 04:57 (Ref:3367196)

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Originally Posted by TCR

Took a bit of digging around to find it, but here's their calendar. Round 6 is likely to be at Highlands Motorsport Park in NZ again.

2014 Australian GT Championship presented by PirelliRnd#1 - March 28-30, Sandown, Victoria (Nationals) - 2x 60-minute
Rnd#2 - May 23-25, Phillip Island, Victoria (Nationals) - 101-laps
Rnd#3 - 4-6 July, Townsville, Queensland (V8SC) - 3x 40-minute
Rnd#4 - August 22-24, SMP, Sydney (V8SC) - 2x 30-min, 1x 60-min
Rnd#5 - September 12-14, Sandown 500, Victoria (V8SC) - 3x 40-min
Rnd#6 - November, tbc - 101-laps

Their website could do with a bit of an update.

Will definitely make the trip to EC as it's running as supports for the V8 Supercars and features TCM and can catch up with Scud in the Carrera Cup.

**GTRMagic** · 12 Feb 2014, 08:05 (Ref:3367228)

AA reports this week that Mr Quinn Jr shall use the McLaren in his 2014 championship assault....

Reload · 12 Feb 2014, 08:42 (Ref:3367245)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

AA reports this week that Mr Quinn Jr shall use the McLaren in his 2014 championship assault....

So the contenders will be the Quinn's, Edwards, Salmon, Muscat, McMillan and who else ? Looking a bit thin on quality again.

Umai Naa · 12 Feb 2014, 08:45 (Ref:3367247)

Erebus have yet to confirm if they'll run a second car.

I suppose they might have to, if they're required to keep Mr Engel in a seat.

D.R.T. · 12 Feb 2014, 08:51 (Ref:3367249)

Lago should run the lambo yeah?

Vicious Rumour?

Peter Conroy?

**GTRMagic** · 12 Feb 2014, 09:11 (Ref:3367264)

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Originally Posted by Umai Naa

Erebus have yet to confirm if they'll run a second car.

I suppose they might have to, if they're required to keep Mr Engel in a seat.

Not necessarily... Erebus is more likely to run one car in Asia and another locally for their paydriver.. so Mr Engel may end up in Asian GT... Or not..

alfacors · 12 Feb 2014, 11:46 (Ref:3367314)

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Peter Conroy?

Pete has sold the Audi, and will run a 997 GT3 Cup in AGT Challenge Category, GT3 Cup Challenge and state level rounds. He also has a Radical which he is going to share with his son. Better value for money and more flexibility in where he can race and when than with the Audi.

Belly13 · 12 Feb 2014, 15:22 (Ref:3367394)

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Originally Posted by alfacors

Pete has sold the Audi, and will run a 997 GT3 Cup in AGT Challenge Category, GT3 Cup Challenge and state level rounds. He also has a Radical which he is going to share with his son. Better value for money and more flexibility in where he can race and when than with the Audi.

You wouldn't know who it was sold to by any chance?

D.R.T. · 12 Feb 2014, 21:44 (Ref:3367510)

The #51 IMAK Porsche of Andrew McPherson is also signed up for the season.

rich07 · 12 Feb 2014, 22:10 (Ref:3367518)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

AA reports this week that Mr Quinn Jr shall use the McLaren in his 2014 championship assault....

Good to hear. Beautiful car. Tony to race the Aston? If so I'll be at every round I can get to

EfiOz · 13 Feb 2014, 22:19 (Ref:3368151)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

AA reports this week that Mr Quinn Jr shall use the McLaren in his 2014 championship assault....

Self imposed handicap?

Reload · 13 Feb 2014, 22:38 (Ref:3368174)

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Originally Posted by EfiOz

Self imposed handicap?

Why do you say this mate ?

KSM86 · 13 Feb 2014, 23:57 (Ref:3368245)

will John Modystach be entering in his Porsche??

EfiOz · 14 Feb 2014, 01:49 (Ref:3368278)

Reliability is still a large question mark with many issues not yet resolved. That car has n't had problems but it's also done bugger all running and the QUinns are not known for scheduled maintenance.

Car speed is also a bit ho-hum without the extra letter on the tyre compound.

We''ll see, I'd enjoy being proven wrong.

Reload · 14 Feb 2014, 01:52 (Ref:3368280)

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Originally Posted by EfiOz

Reliability is still a large question mark with many issues not yet resolved. That car has n't had problems but it's also done bugger all running and the QUinns are not known for scheduled maintenance.

Car speed is also a bit ho-hum without the extra letter on the tyre compound.

We''ll see, I'd enjoy being proven wrong.

Have to imagine that the 12hr would have boosted their confidence in the car ?