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| Author: | simonracer [ Fri Oct 25, 2019 11:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2019 Aussie Supercars & Supports discussion | Pukehohe (13-15 September) |
Supercars are going to give up managing the much maligned borefest that has been the SuperUtes series however the team owners are taking control of the series and they're looking at modifying them to use crate LS V8s. The series is set to continue operating at Supercars events and will probably not have a name change. |
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| Author: | racer612008 [ Sat Oct 26, 2019 2:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2019 Aussie Supercars & Supports discussion | Pukehohe (13-15 September) |
simonracer wrote: Supercars are going to give up managing the much maligned borefest that has been the SuperUtes series however the team owners are taking control of the series and they're looking at modifying them to use crate LS V8s. The series is set to continue operating at Supercars events and will probably not have a name change. the turbo diesels was a huge mistake IMHO I know Isuzu and a couple OEM's only sell diesels but I feel like just using the standard gasoline engines would of been much better for the series (i.e. EcoTec I4 or the High Feature 3.6L V6 for GM, EcoBoost I4 for Ford) |
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| Author: | simonracer [ Sat Oct 26, 2019 3:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2019 Aussie Supercars & Supports discussion | Pukehohe (13-15 September) |
racer612008 wrote: I know Isuzu and a couple OEM's only sell diesels but I feel like just using the standard gasoline engines would of been much better for the series (i.e. EcoTec I4 or the High Feature 3.6L V6 for GM, EcoBoost I4 for Ford) I don't think that would have been much better received tbh, besides basically nobody sells petrol utes in Australia now though, afaik the only manafacturer in the series who does is Toyota. |
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| Author: | racer612008 [ Sat Oct 26, 2019 4:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2019 Aussie Supercars & Supports discussion | Pukehohe (13-15 September) |
simonracer wrote: racer612008 wrote: I know Isuzu and a couple OEM's only sell diesels but I feel like just using the standard gasoline engines would of been much better for the series (i.e. EcoTec I4 or the High Feature 3.6L V6 for GM, EcoBoost I4 for Ford) I don't think that would have been much better received tbh, besides basically nobody sells petrol utes in Australia now though, afaik the only manafacturer in the series who does is Toyota. ah I didn't know that, hopefully the crates help - to me they still won't be proper utes (still sad the recession killed the Holden VE export up here) but will be a ton better with the crates overall if they were more like TC Pickup down in Argentina with the lower ride height & paired with the LS I think the hate would be a lot less the LS crate program seems to work great for TA2 down there too |
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| Author: | codename_47 [ Tue Oct 29, 2019 11:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2019 Aussie Supercars & Supports discussion | Pukehohe (13-15 September) |
Superutes Boring, lol ok then |
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| Author: | racer612008 [ Wed Oct 30, 2019 1:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2019 Aussie Supercars & Supports discussion | Pukehohe (13-15 September) |
when compared to the V8 Utes, yes they are IMHO Most fans hated the change (including myself) to the new Utes, especially as they were pretty slow & not that great in the sound department. Racing was alright at best on good days too |
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| Author: | Wreckinturn4 [ Wed Oct 30, 2019 1:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2019 Aussie Supercars & Supports discussion | Pukehohe (13-15 September) |
it may be a visual thing but the superutes just seem oversized on most tracks. they obviously have increased ride height compared to the old utes but it's also like they can barely handle getting around themselves (both in terms of speed and handling). such as on the tight courses where there isn't much room for error, they have fewer chances to make passes work which leads to more follow the leader type racing. |
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| Author: | racer612008 [ Thu Oct 31, 2019 8:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2019 Aussie Supercars & Supports discussion | Pukehohe (13-15 September) |
Heimgartner to run the 2nd Mustang at Kelly Racing https://www.touringcartimes.com/2019/10 ... cing-line/ |
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| Author: | racer612008 [ Fri Nov 01, 2019 4:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2019 Aussie Supercars & Supports discussion | Pukehohe (13-15 September) |
according to the recent Enforcer & the Dude episode - there is some talk of re-adding the Project Blueprint cars into Super2 |
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| Author: | simonracer [ Thu Nov 07, 2019 9:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2019 Aussie Supercars & Supports discussion | Pukehohe (13-15 September) |
Simona de Silvestro is going back to Europe as expected and Scott Pye is moving to partner Mark Winterbottom at the Charlie Schwerkolt team. |
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| Author: | racer612008 [ Thu Nov 21, 2019 8:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2019 Aussie Supercars & Supports discussion | Pukehohe (13-15 September) |
latest Enforcer & the Dude episode some notes: * - the Kuhmo V8 Touring Cars will not use the Super3 brand in 2020 * - CAMS didn't allow the Super2 + Super3 combined series * - Supercars will have a fan forum on ideas for the Gen3 cars -------- Chaz Mostert was on the latest episode of Mighty Car Mods |
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| Author: | simonracer [ Thu Nov 21, 2019 9:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2019 Aussie Supercars & Supports discussion | Pukehohe (13-15 September) |
Holdsworth has also been confirmed for another two years at Tickford. |
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| Author: | Philthy82 [ Sun Nov 24, 2019 1:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2019 Aussie Supercars & Supports discussion | Pukehohe (13-15 September) |
Stanaway says he's retiring from racing: https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Pm8VHhu1G ... 06evf2m6hg He doesn't seem to really know what he wants from one moment to the next, so I guess we'll see. |
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| Author: | racer612008 [ Sun Nov 24, 2019 1:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2019 Aussie Supercars & Supports discussion | Pukehohe (13-15 September) |
Slade has confirmed that he will leave Brad Jones Racing https://www.speedcafe.com/2019/11/24/sl ... er-podium/ Philthy82 wrote: Stanaway says he's retiring from racing: https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Pm8VHhu1G ... 06evf2m6hg He doesn't seem to really know what he wants from one moment to the next, so I guess we'll see. I could see him trying to come back if a top flight ride was up for grabs, but I do wonder if his back injury from earlier this year had anything to do with his retirement |
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| Author: | Juihi [ Mon Nov 25, 2019 8:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2019 Aussie Supercars & Supports discussion | Pukehohe (13-15 September) |
I think he was just over racing in general, ever since his back injury it's been BS after BS from Gravity management (remember them lol?) screwing him over, Aston Martin in WEC screwing over his car, and then Supercars, which you don't go from being the class of the field during the enduros to being a back runner... something else was up. I bet in some ways it's a big relief to finally retire, he was never truly given the right chance to show his talent. I suppose I should update my avatar which I've had since he was in Formula Ford 10 years ago lol |
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| Author: | Philthy82 [ Mon Nov 25, 2019 11:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2019 Aussie Supercars & Supports discussion | Pukehohe (13-15 September) |
Richie is without a doubt talented, you don't get the kind of form he had in '17 otherwise. But something's missing, either maturity or the ability to play the team or sponsor game. I hope he gives himself a chance to figure that out and maybe come back one day. Also, Mostert confirmed at WAU. https://www.speedcafe.com/2019/11/26/mo ... year-deal/ |
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| Author: | simonracer [ Wed Nov 27, 2019 8:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2019 Aussie Supercars & Supports discussion | Pukehohe (13-15 September) |
Hazelwood has been confirmed at BJR & Luke Youlden has decided to retire. |
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| Author: | Philthy82 [ Thu Nov 28, 2019 2:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2019 Aussie Supercars & Supports discussion | Pukehohe (13-15 September) |
Le Brocq in at Tickford: https://www.speedcafe.com/2019/11/28/le ... -tickford/ |
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| Author: | racer612008 [ Tue Dec 03, 2019 10:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2019 Aussie Supercars & Supports discussion | Pukehohe (13-15 September) |
Slade to DJR Team Penske for enduros |
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| Author: | simonracer [ Wed Dec 04, 2019 1:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2019 Aussie Supercars & Supports discussion | Pukehohe (13-15 September) |
Brodie Kostecki is also going to be an Erebus co-driver (with Anton de Pasquale) next year now that Youlden has retired. Will Brown will be driving with Reynolds instead. |
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