All V8 Supercars Discussions Here

**JoeT** · 06-01-2005, 07:09 AM

WELCOME TO ALL V8 SUPERCARS DISCUSSIONS HERE

Now we have our very own Australian discussion page, I thought I would launch a
V8 Supercars discussion thread for all your opinions & questions involving our
great Aussie built V8 racing machines.

I've kicked it all off with a Poll to find your favourite Aussie touring car driver of all time.

I'll bring you all the latest V8 Supercars news and results every week at
V8 Supercars News & Results

This is the official V8 Supercars website
www.v8supercars.com.au

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http://v8supercar.bigpond.com/flash/V8_2005_promo.html

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FISH · 06-01-2005, 08:11 AM

Great Idea again Joet. Ambrose needs a Kick up the A$$
But Peter Brock is my choice.

**JoeT** · 06-01-2005, 08:15 AM

You didn't vote for Ambrose! What a shock!

Brocky won more races but overall I've always been a big fan of how Perkins has run his operation (Brock lost his) and his longevity.
He's just behind Brocky for Bathurst wins too.

FISH · 06-01-2005, 08:23 AM

Who ever votes for Ambrose need to Look Very Hard At Themselfs...

Perkins was good no argument there, But it was surporting Brock that made me a Holden man. Oh and the VU SS Commodore Ute.

chinamonty · 06-01-2005, 09:34 AM

I have always liked Murray Carter. There isn't a Brock corner at Mt Panorama but there is a Murray's.

FPV GTHO · 06-01-2005, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FISH

Who ever votes for Ambrose need to Look Very Hard At Themselfs...

Perkins was good no argument there, But it was surporting Brock that made me a Holden man. Oh and the VU SS Commodore Ute.

Let me guess, another fan using his move to NASCAR as a scapegoat for every little mistake he makes?

**JoeT** · 06-09-2005, 06:00 AM

I can't wait for this round in China. I'll be on my arse all weekend in front of the TV watching.

If your in the crowd Chinamonty, put up a Holden/GMI placard and wave.

FISH · 06-09-2005, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeT

I can't wait for this round in China. I'll be on my arse all weekend in front of the TV watching.

If your in the crowd Chinamonty, put up a Holden/GMI placard and wave.

Do it for GMI Chinamonty....

This race will be the slowest of all the V8 races ever. the top speed at the speed trap is estimated about 160km/p. this on top of the average temp of the air and these cars and drivers WILL feel the Heat.

but as they are predicting rain, the top speed may drop to 130km/h....

this will be fun to watch....

FPV GTHO · 06-09-2005, 08:10 AM

Your joking right? Theyve got a 1km+ straight there and they'll ONLY be doing 160km/h?? Are you sure thats not the AVERAGE speed?

FISH · 06-09-2005, 08:24 AM

The F1 super cars only get to 250 there. V8's are quick but they have nether the P/W ratio or the Grip levels of the F1. 160 is the prediction i heard on RPM coverage of the last F1 round.

FPV GTHO · 06-09-2005, 08:40 AM

250? More like 330km/h for the F1

FISH · 06-09-2005, 08:44 AM

maybe it's in miles???

Anyway it will be the slowest track.

will be fun to watch.

EGG · 06-09-2005, 08:59 AM

they are running on a slightly different circuit to the one used by F1. 160km/h still doesn't sound right though

FPV GTHO · 06-09-2005, 09:02 AM

Considering with the diff change, they got near enough to 270km/h at Pukekohe this year, they'll be holding 160km/h around some of the corners

chinamonty · 06-09-2005, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FISH

Do it for GMI Chinamonty....

This race will be the slowest of all the V8 races ever. the top speed at the speed trap is estimated about 160km/p. this on top of the average temp of the air and these cars and drivers WILL feel the Heat.

but as they are predicting rain, the top speed may drop to 130km/h....

this will be fun to watch....

I can't make it up there as I work sundays (have friday and saturday off due to power rationing) and really need to be there this week.

Tommorow my gifriend Anna and I are going to try and find out whether there is any live coverage in Guangdong province in the south where we live. Most of the people at work don't know about it. Zhuhai has a good racetrack and a round of the FIA GT Championship.

View Poll Results: Your Favourite Australian Touring-Car Driver Of All Time
Peter Brock	5	31.25%
Jim Richards	0	0%
John Bowe	1	6.25%
Mark Skaife	5	31.25%
Allan Moffat	1	6.25%
Dck Johnson	0	0%
Craig Lowndes	0	0%
Marcos Ambros	1	6.25%
Larry Perkins	2	12.50%
Other	1	6.25%
Voters: 16. You may not vote on this poll

06-01-2005, 07:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
JoeT GMI News Editor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wollongong, Australia Drives: 2003 Holden Monaro CV8 Posts: 5,780	All V8 Supercars Discussions Here WELCOME TO ALL V8 SUPERCARS DISCUSSIONS HERE Now we have our very own Australian discussion page, I thought I would launch a V8 Supercars discussion thread for all your opinions & questions involving our great Aussie built V8 racing machines. I've kicked it all off with a Poll to find your favourite Aussie touring car driver of all time. I'll bring you all the latest V8 Supercars news and results every week at V8 Supercars News & Results This is the official V8 Supercars website www.v8supercars.com.au You an view the V8 Supercars Championship Series on your PC with Telstra Bigpond's Live Videostreaming & Round Highlights http://v8supercar.bigpond.com/flash/V8_2005_promo.html NOTE: In GMInsidenews Holden News and Holden Discussion pages, only the threads from the last year are shown. If you want to view older threads, change the 'Display Options' at the bottom of the page from 'Last Year' to 'Beginning' & press 'Show Threads'. Last edited by JoeT : 12-02-2005 at 07:18 PM.

06-01-2005, 08:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
FISH 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brisbane Australia Drives: 2005 VZ 190kW 5 speed auto Calais. Posts: 1,070	Re: All V8 Supercars Discussions Here Great Idea again Joet. Ambrose needs a Kick up the A$$ But Peter Brock is my choice. __________________ “For the looks, I think the Charger tries too hard to look cool. It's the fat guy with a bald patch wearing fiery tattoos and a muscle shirt. The G8 is the mixed martial arts champion that strolls around in dockers and a golf shirt because he knows how to fight and doesn't feel the need to impress anyone with a tough guy outfit." Michael_S

06-01-2005, 08:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
JoeT GMI News Editor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wollongong, Australia Drives: 2003 Holden Monaro CV8 Posts: 5,780	Re: All V8 Supercars Discussions Here You didn't vote for Ambrose! What a shock! Brocky won more races but overall I've always been a big fan of how Perkins has run his operation (Brock lost his) and his longevity. He's just behind Brocky for Bathurst wins too. __________________ Got any Holden info you want to tell? E-Mail me Follow GMInsidenews and myself on Twitter Join GMInsidenews on Facebook today! Last edited by JoeT : 06-01-2005 at 08:22 AM.

06-01-2005, 08:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
FISH 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brisbane Australia Drives: 2005 VZ 190kW 5 speed auto Calais. Posts: 1,070	Re: All V8 Supercars Discussions Here Who ever votes for Ambrose need to Look Very Hard At Themselfs... Perkins was good no argument there, But it was surporting Brock that made me a Holden man. Oh and the VU SS Commodore Ute. __________________ “For the looks, I think the Charger tries too hard to look cool. It's the fat guy with a bald patch wearing fiery tattoos and a muscle shirt. The G8 is the mixed martial arts champion that strolls around in dockers and a golf shirt because he knows how to fight and doesn't feel the need to impress anyone with a tough guy outfit." Michael_S Last edited by FISH : 06-01-2005 at 08:26 AM.

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06-01-2005, 09:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
chinamonty 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Caulfield (Melbourne) Australia Drives: Ford AU Fairmont Wagon (work car) Posts: 2,425	Re: All V8 Supercars Discussions Here I have always liked Murray Carter. There isn't a Brock corner at Mt Panorama but there is a Murray's.

06-09-2005, 06:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
JoeT GMI News Editor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wollongong, Australia Drives: 2003 Holden Monaro CV8 Posts: 5,780	Re: All V8 Supercars Discussions Here I can't wait for this round in China. I'll be on my arse all weekend in front of the TV watching. If your in the crowd Chinamonty, put up a Holden/GMI placard and wave. __________________ Got any Holden info you want to tell? E-Mail me Follow GMInsidenews and myself on Twitter Join GMInsidenews on Facebook today!

06-09-2005, 08:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
FPV GTHO 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 147	Re: All V8 Supercars Discussions Here Your joking right? Theyve got a 1km+ straight there and they'll ONLY be doing 160km/h?? Are you sure thats not the AVERAGE speed?

06-09-2005, 08:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
FISH 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brisbane Australia Drives: 2005 VZ 190kW 5 speed auto Calais. Posts: 1,070	Re: All V8 Supercars Discussions Here The F1 super cars only get to 250 there. V8's are quick but they have nether the P/W ratio or the Grip levels of the F1. 160 is the prediction i heard on RPM coverage of the last F1 round. __________________ “For the looks, I think the Charger tries too hard to look cool. It's the fat guy with a bald patch wearing fiery tattoos and a muscle shirt. The G8 is the mixed martial arts champion that strolls around in dockers and a golf shirt because he knows how to fight and doesn't feel the need to impress anyone with a tough guy outfit." Michael_S

06-09-2005, 08:40 AM	#11 (permalink)
FPV GTHO 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 147	Re: All V8 Supercars Discussions Here 250? More like 330km/h for the F1

06-09-2005, 08:44 AM	#12 (permalink)
FISH 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brisbane Australia Drives: 2005 VZ 190kW 5 speed auto Calais. Posts: 1,070	Re: All V8 Supercars Discussions Here maybe it's in miles??? Anyway it will be the slowest track. will be fun to watch. __________________ “For the looks, I think the Charger tries too hard to look cool. It's the fat guy with a bald patch wearing fiery tattoos and a muscle shirt. The G8 is the mixed martial arts champion that strolls around in dockers and a golf shirt because he knows how to fight and doesn't feel the need to impress anyone with a tough guy outfit." Michael_S

06-09-2005, 08:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
EGG 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: perth, aus Posts: 267	Re: All V8 Supercars Discussions Here they are running on a slightly different circuit to the one used by F1. 160km/h still doesn't sound right though

06-09-2005, 09:02 AM	#14 (permalink)
FPV GTHO 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 147	Re: All V8 Supercars Discussions Here Considering with the diff change, they got near enough to 270km/h at Pukekohe this year, they'll be holding 160km/h around some of the corners

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