2013 V8 Supercars Discussion

Again yesterday we seen skaife and Larkham waffling on about e70. 2 hours earlier skaife was telling us all about his promotion with v8supercars. Larkhams telemetry could be two laps from the same race for all we know. Sorry boys, I'm not convinced.

If the telecast goes back to channel 10, will we see outspoken commentators like the old days? Or the same bloke speaking out of his asshole looking after his personal interests?

C'mon Chaz and McLaughlin! Never thought I'd cheer for a ford (engine) or Dale Wood haha

Yeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaah, 1,2 Red Bull  
Good drive by Owen/Davison to 3rd after being stacked early in the race.
Also brilliant job by Holdsworth & Baird.
Bring on Bathurst

Grrrrr Sandown and Bathurst are getting me pumped for a v8 series! C'mon Stingray!

great race! enjoyed it immensly, quite a few twists and turns in it.
RB 1-2 right at the right time of the year, cant believe how much driving on the edge there was through the entire race, racing like it was the last 2 laps through the whole race.
Had to laugh at Murphy bumping his way through the field and then telling talking about how "those guys" were driving, he is one of those guys!

Also pissed myself that HRT had Collingwood on their cars and they were already out of the finals - PR crew should be sacked, they have had no idea this year with this and the NRL origin bonnets, they did OK with the anzac one but the others have been absolute rubbish for motorsport.
Whincup ad Lowndsey drove well, with Co drivers pushing the limit early on, bumoing each other, i was packing dacks when they were bumping each other.
Huge effort from the Merc drivers, they will be on song for Bathurst i think.
But RB def favourites from here me thinks.

We should do any track that has a mountain.
yes any
Fujimi
Bernese alps
Maple valley (yes! i did say that)
Nurb Ring

to find the King of the Mountains!

Talented driver, Tim Slade will reunite with leading Australian automotive retailer Supercheap Auto after he signed with V8 powerhouse Walkinshaw Racing.

Slade’s signing coincides with Walkinshaw renewing its major partnership agreement with Supercheap Auto for the 2014 V8 Supercars Championship.

The 28-year-old will take the reigns of the Supercheap Auto Racing Commodore from V8 champion Russell Ingall with the veteran ending his full-time V8 driving career in December after 18 storied seasons.

Slade began his V8 career in 2009 running under the Supercheap Auto Racing banner at Paul Morris Motorsports, ironically as team-mate to Ingall.

“To be able to join a team as successful as Walkinshaw Racing and reunite with Supercheap Auto was the perfect scenario for me when I was considering the next step in my career,” Slade said.

“Walkinshaw Racing’s achievements are second to none, and its recent results show it is coming to terms with the Car Of The Future chassis.

“It has an impressive depth of technical talent and a strong, on-going development program, everything that is required to be successful on-track.

“Supercheap Auto completed the picture; it’s a successful, national brand, part of one of the country’s top 10 and fastest growing retailers, and a long-time supporter of V8 Supercars.

“It’s a great company and its team members have a passion for racing. I enjoyed representing the brand and team before and it will be great to work with so many familiar faces again.”

Slade’s new driving arrangements will see him end his association with team owner James Rosenberg after five seasons, while today’s announcement allows him to finish their working relationship on a high note.

“I cannot say enough about James and everything he has done for me. Not only has he been my ‘car owner’ from day one, he helped guide my career and has become a great friend,” Slade said.

“James and I discussed all the possibilities for my future throughout this process and he gave me his full support in my decision.

“By announcing my decision today, it also allows me to get on with the job and finish the year in the best possible way for James and Erebus Motorsport.”

Super Retail Group Managing Director of Automotive and Commercial, David Ajala said Walkinshaw Racing had recently shown some significant signs of improvement, this coupled with Slade’s recruitment point to a competitive season in 2014.

“The talent of Tim Slade, Walkinshaw Racing’s technical capabilities and its commitment to success, combined with the support of Supercheap Auto, our trade partners, and our passion to succeed make this a winning combination,” Ajala said.

“Russell has been and will continue to be a great ambassador for our brand for the past six years, Tim has big shoes to fill, but we know he is up to the challenge.

“We are very happy to have him back as part of our Supercheap Auto team and we’re looking forward to working with Tim next year,” he said.

“Walkinshaw Racing is the most successful team in V8 history and its Bathurst record is unmatched, we are delighted to continue our partnership.

“Next year is our tenth year as the major partner of the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 and our aim, like every other year, is to have our team on the podium in Australia’s great race.”

Walkinshaw Racing Managing Director, Steve Hallam said today’s announcements set a clear direction for the future.

“V8 Supercars is a results-driven business, and success requires the right people and the support of commercials partners who are as passionate about our business as we are ourselves,” Hallam said.

“We are delighted to continue our relationship with Supercheap Auto. It is a nationally recognised brand, thriving business and market leader whose team members share our passion for racing.

“Tim is a very capable and talented young driver who joins us without any airs and graces. He is understands what is required to be successful, which is hard work, commitment and his playing his part in achieving our team’s goals.

think that's a good signing for WR, got all the right tools to be a solid driver I think

That has got to be some of the worst work Armageddon has ever done  

I like the way Mattias thinks  

haha classic, hes got it already!

   Talk about shit stirrers   

GOLD!!!! hahaha the Ford Bogan is a classic
and Luffy - Fishing is sh*t haha.... EXACTLY!

Interview from today
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-02/all-torque-bathurst-special/4994718?section=sport

Now I wonder if I can get a ride in that simulator... Might need to wait till after Bathurst, they might be just a bit busy at the moment. This time I will insist on wearing the GoPro.

Look what I saw today  

best ford livery in god knows how long, looks great

They sounded better then.....

Just watching the coverage on the TV, but what a stunning day at the mountain, wish I was there!

I hope it holds for the race tomorrow.

RU

Moar racing less of Russell and Garths kids thanks 7.

Munch, munch munch ( just eating humble pie!)

Congrats to frosty the man @ the mountain...

Great finish, great dual and still a great race

Bring on FM 5, and Bathurst online!

RU

It was a great finish. So close by the front runners. The final laps were awesome to watch. Great drive by FPR and Red Bull, kept me on the edge of my seat till the flag.

My pick for drive of the day goes to the #10 car (yeap, the XBox ONE entry). Has a wildcard entry ever finish so high? Both drivers did very well to finish in 10th considering it was Eckstrom's first time here. To see them lead so many laps was unexpected but awesome to see.

40 days to go... Looking forward to having a run at the Mountain.

Wraps to Ch7 as well, there was only around 40 ad breaks. Wankers.