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25 May 2013, 09:34 (Ref:3252984) | #1 | ||
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more International drivers!
do we need more International drivers on the grid? we only have 4 nationalities represented on the grid now, including aus. WTCC driver Rob Huff said he wanted to drive here, mika salo etc
I think if they want to grow thats the way to go, the track owner of COTA also suggested that he'd like to see a GC 600 format happening at Texas round next year. I think adding a nascar driver fulltime would be huge coup. now that chrysler are joining in next year no better way to start 2014 season with a nascar driver lining up a 300c in adelaide. our series is called the ''International V8 Supercars championship'' after all. |
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25 May 2013, 10:13 (Ref:3252991) | #2 | |
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Its actually called V8 Supercars. I have never seen it anywhere but on internet forums named International v8 Supercars.
It has international FIA status thats it. |
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25 May 2013, 11:28 (Ref:3253010) | #3 | ||
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Frankly I can't see that many good overseas drivers coming down. If they're successful, they led good lives in Europe with their friends and family around, plenty of motorsport and other activities. Come to Australia, and even if you're a top driver in a top team (e.g. Whincup), you'll be forced to fly economy all around the country, deal with sub-standard facilities and stay in 3 star motels. Just look at Jamie's twitter feed for proof, and his reaction to being treated as he should at ROC last year.
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26 May 2013, 02:28 (Ref:3253251) | #4 | ||
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why do you think people call him whingecup for?
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26 May 2013, 02:51 (Ref:3253255) | #5 | ||
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The international drivers are only interested in Bathurst anyway (especially the Europeans) A big deal was made at the start of 2010 about how the series was now the "International V8Supercar Championship".... now its seemingly reverted to being just the "V8Supercar Championship" in name |
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26 May 2013, 05:07 (Ref:3253274) | #6 | ||
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I was thinking that for the COTA round maybe HRT could supply an additional car, P&M could run it, and one of the factory guys like Johnny O or Tommy Milner could drive... Pretty wishful thinking but it would be cool. They could even badge the car as a Chevy.
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26 May 2013, 12:01 (Ref:3253372) | #7 | ||
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Why is this being asked? Don't you get it? Gimmicks don't work! Unless the international drivers are Alonso, Vettel, Hamilton, nobody gives a poo!
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28 May 2013, 03:06 (Ref:3254316) | #8 | ||
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a permanent International will be unlikely as everyone says, but why not open up the allowance of a Wild Card at marquee events outside the enduros?
I don't like the idea of the GC600 format being revisited at Texas, once a year drivers in every car settling championship outcomes is not what I want. A Wild Card being available for somewhere like Texas which has the capacity to run extra cars, who may hit someone and ruin their championship, is no worse than some of the other regular drivers and their brainfart moves. Would also invoke more local attention, especially if they finish north of 20th. |
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28 May 2013, 06:55 (Ref:3254348) | #9 | ||
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I think that is already the case and I agree much better than the GC600 format. A lack of spare cars would be the main problem at the moment and of course someone has to pay for it.
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30 May 2013, 00:55 (Ref:3255258) | #12 | ||
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[QUOTE=STEALTHY;3254945]Are Queenslanders really that stupid?
I've only been here just shy of 20yrs but they dont have daylight savings cause it will fade the curtains & confuse the cows, as they wont know when milking time is. They also think Bowraville is in QLD In all seriousness there seems to be a great divide in public opinion. On one side you have the likes of OMG who are the "hipster" Greenies who see combustion engines as the devils' work. The anti hoon brigade, the anti fun brigade and the ordinary resident who just isnt intereted motor racing that resents having their life being disrupted & extra traffic jams. vs The rest of us that enjoy motor rcing, the people who like to go to events & enjoy themselves and the bogan yobbos that just wanna go & see some burnouts, boobs & drink p!ss!! |
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