2017 Australian Supercars Discussion

simonracer · PostPosted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 4:20 am

There's a tyre test going on today, as they will be using a new construction for them this year. Slade went fastest in the early part of the day. LDM has and will be running Matt Chahda and Aaren Russell today.

http://www.speedcafe.com/2017/02/21/ldm-evaluating-russellchahda-smp-test/

The redress rule has been abolished for this season. There's also been changes to the driving standards observer role, it's been split into three and Craig Baird will be filling one of the roles.

http://www.speedcafe.com/2017/02/21/supercars-abolish-redress-following-rules-review/

Simona de Silvestro has had to apply for a superlicense dispensation. Yes, you read that correctly.

https://www.motorsport.com/v8supercars/news/de-silvestro-applies-for-superlicence-dispensation-875064/

racer612008 · PostPosted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 4:26 am

Glad they got rid of the redress rule.

Not a fan of this Superlicense system that CAMS have currently. I understand why they put it in place, but it's pretty stupid when a world class driver that has started several Indianapolis 500's & tested for a Formula 1 team had to get dispensation.

racer612008 · PostPosted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 9:30 am

simonracer · PostPosted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:21 am

http://www.speedcafe.com/2017/02/21/rick-kelly-fastest-sydney-motorsport-tyre-test/

Woodski · PostPosted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 1:23 pm

Josh Kean's Konica series scheme is $$$

mclaren2008 · PostPosted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 1:26 pm

I bought my Clipsal 500 ticket today, looking forward to going back there :flag:

simonracer · PostPosted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 1:39 pm

Wynn's has got to make some of the best looking paintschemes around.

SecretAgentHarvick · PostPosted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 2:27 pm

simonracer wrote:

Wynn's has got to make some of the best looking paintschemes around.

Would be better if it was the Lake Speed Wynn's scheme.

Woodski · PostPosted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 2:48 pm

simonracer wrote:

Wynn's has got to make some of the best looking paintschemes around.

Agreed, the colors are wonderful.

simonracer · PostPosted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 9:27 am

Wreckinturn4 · PostPosted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:17 am

oh shit, clipsal is this weekend

racer612008 · PostPosted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 9:29 pm

simonracer · PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:36 am

It looks like Taz Douglas will be driving the #3 at Adelaide.

simonracer · PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 11:40 am

Richie Stanaway will be partnering Cameron Waters for the enduros this year:
http://www.speedcafe.com/2017/03/01/stanaway-joins-waters-pirtek-enduro-cup/

racer612008 · PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 2:31 pm

simonracer · PostPosted: Thu Mar 02, 2017 4:13 am

LDM still hasn't got a driver for the rest of the season:
http://www.speedcafe.com/2017/03/02/douglas-not-expecting-ldm-recall-clipsal/

simonracer · PostPosted: Mon Mar 13, 2017 11:34 am

http://www.supercars.com/news/championship/hazelwood-set-for-super2-wildcard-chance/

Todd Hazlewood and Matt Stone Racing look set to be the next to join the wildcard brigade, which might include running Bathurst if he can't get a drive with a maingame team. I quite like Todd so I am pleased to see this.

racer612008 · PostPosted: Tue Mar 14, 2017 2:06 am

Harley-Davidson Motorcycles to sponsor Brad Jones Racing
http://www.supercars.com/news/champions ... 62127029=1

simonracer · PostPosted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 12:45 am

Red Bull HRT have sensibly made some minor changes to their livery judging by this.

simonracer · PostPosted: Sun Mar 19, 2017 7:11 am

A new track outside Newcastle is about to be built.

Quote:

Construction of a brand new multi-million dollar permanent motor racing complex near Newcastle is set to begin next month.

Circuit Italia is the brainchild of Newcastle businessman and motorsport enthusiast Matthew Higgins, who intends to build a 2.9km track at Port Stephens, situated 35 minutes north of Newcastle, New South Wales.

Built to FIA Grade 2 specifications, the 14 corner circuit, which will feature 40 metres of elevation change, will be eligible to host all motor racing categories except Formula 1.

Originally tabled in 2013, the project has received local council approval and is set to award a construction contract this month, with the building process scheduled to begin in April.

It is hoped the privately funded venue, which is named after the Italia Road it is constructed on, will be ready to host competitive motorsport early next year.

Circuit Italia is the latest new circuit project to begin construction in Australia, following in the footsteps of The Bend Motorsport Park in South Australia.

Circuit staff hope the venue will capitalise on a catchment area that includes 10,000 CAMS license holders and a likely increase in motorsport interest, created by the new Coates Hire Newcastle 500 Supercars season finale.

Race events are yet to be secured although Higgins met with Supercars officials in 2015 to discuss his plans for the circuit.

It looks like it could be an interesting track to drive, presuming it does get built. I suspect it will get a Supercars sprint round if that happens. One has to wonder about the street race in that case as well.

full article here:
http://www.speedcafe.com/2017/03/19/new-motor-racing-complex-set-construction/

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