For you petrol-heads out there.

bigbazza · Oct 7, 2011

The greatest race in the Southern Hemisphere is on this weekend. This no round and round oval race.

Bathurst 1000, from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bathurst_1000

The Bathurst 1000 (currently called the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000) is a 1,000-kilometre (620 mi) touring car race held annually at Mount Panorama Circuit in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia. The race was traditionally run on the first Sunday in October but is now held on the second Sunday. The race traces its lineage to the 1960 Armstrong 500. Since then 52 races have taken place under the combined history of two events at two venues in two states. It is known among fans and broadcasters as "The Great Race", and is widely regarded as the pinnacle of Australian motorsport. Since 2000, the race has been run exclusively for V8 Supercars and is now a round of the V8 Supercar Championship Series.

The race winners receive the Peter Brock Trophy which was introduced at the 2006 race in honour of deceased nine-time Bathurst winner Peter Brock, most successful driver in the history of the race.
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Waltrip's Ride Of A Lifetime
http://www.v8supercars.com.au/waltrips-ride-of-a-lifetime/tabid/70/newsid/11745/default.aspx

Team BOC's Jason Bright gave NASCAR great Darrell Waltrip his first taste of a V8 Supercar today, taking him for some hot laps around Mount Panorama.

The four-time NASCAR Champion was clearly thrilled with his high-speed passenger ride.

"There is not a rollercaoster ride that matches that, the only thing we didn't do is get upside down!" said Waltrip on returning to pit lane.
"The corkscrew (referring to the Dipper), I've never experienced anything like that and Hell Corner well yes, that will scare the hell out of you!"
"I am exhausted, what did we run 5 or 10 laps?" he asked Jason (it was infact just three flying laps).
"I went across Skyline and into the dipper I swear there's no way you can make it, and Jason is over there laughing! I couldn't do anything to him because I didn't want to upset him or make him mad!
"It's a whole lot different when you're in control, all I could do as hang on!"
Waltrip and Mike Joy will call this weekend's Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 live on the SPEED Network in prime time through North America.

Walltrip will be joined by fellow racer Calvin Fish and Aussie Leigh Diffey for Sunday's telecast.
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My note: I've never heard of him, but then again he's never heard of me either. :-D

From the Cutting to the Chase, the ultimate guide to the V8 Supercars Supercheap Autos Bathurst 1000
http://www.foxsports.com.au/motor-s...os-bathurst-1000/story-fn2ms9um-1226157922998

It's the most anticipated race of the year. An event with almost unrivalled grandeur, prestige and mystique. Though it falls two-thirds of the way through the season it's the V8 Supercars grand final. The spiritual home where glory can turn a horror championship year into the best year of your life.
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I hope you, in the USA and UK, catch it as the start time has been altered for American prime time TV. Especially note the cars down going through the Dipper. Nothing else like it in motor racing, IMO.

Bazza

augiedoggie · Oct 7, 2011

When is it supposed to start your time as I can't find it in my listings as usually one of our cable sports stations normally carry rallys but I don't get foxsports. Expensive to televise and not much money in it, I believe but it beats the 'left, left, straight' folks and the Grand-Prix folks who have no surprises of terrain. I just love them!

Edit: Hehe, not even on fox up here.

BoredOutOfMyMind · Oct 7, 2011

Not all Aussie speed driving is "fun"

www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kXOHeQuEFfE

augiedoggie · Oct 7, 2011

BoredOutOfMyMind said: ↑

Not all Aussie speed driving is "fun"

www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kXOHeQuEFfE
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What did you expect, a leisurely ride through the golf course on a cart?:-D

bigbazza · Oct 8, 2011

Hi augiedoggie, this is all I know about starting in the USA.

Waltrip and Mike Joy will call this weekend's Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 live on the SPEED Network in prime time through North America.
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As for OZ times: (Eastern Australia Daylight Savings time)
9 hours ahead of UTC.

Sunday October 9

7.45am
Warm-Up

10.30am
Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 (161 laps)
My note: 161 laps, 1000 kilometres, or approx. 620 miles.

Sunday October 9
7.00am – 6.00pm
(Warm-Up, Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, V8 Utes Race 3, Carrera Cup Race 3, Touring Car Masters Race 3) on 7 and simulcast all day on 7mate in HD.
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My note: The Dipper is so steep (and drops down) that they used to run a hillclimb up it (in the reverse direction--in ye olden days :-D .)
Hope you can catch it, in the USA and UK. Wet weather predicted will make it an even more incredible race.

Bazza

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augiedoggie said: ↑

When is it supposed to start your time as I can't find it in my listings as usually one of our cable sports stations normally carry rallys but I don't get foxsports. Expensive to televise and not much money in it, I believe but it beats the 'left, left, straight' folks and the Grand-Prix folks who have no surprises of terrain. I just love them!

Edit: Hehe, not even on fox up here.
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bigbazza · Oct 8, 2011

As for OZ times: (Eastern Australia Daylight Savings time), +9 hours ahead of UTC should read +11 hours UTC, not 9. My bad.

Bazza

FED UP · Oct 8, 2011

LOL @ the shape of the track .
rolleyes

augiedoggie · Oct 8, 2011

Thanks bb, we can get Speed but it's too late to change my channel selection. I'll try and find it elsewhere.

bigbazza · Oct 8, 2011

Not only the shape of the track, but the change in altitude from where they start, to the top of the Mountain and back down again.
Not too much is flat, all mainly up, or down. :major

Bazza

FED UP said: ↑

LOL @ the shape of the track .
rolleyes
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bigbazza · Oct 8, 2011

I doubt if you will. :cry Can't you just get the broadcast at a fee, on Speed?
I've never heard of Speed TV before, and don't have Cable so I don't know their broadcast restrictions.

You might be able to get it streamed over the Net live, via Aussie Net sites.
Check out http://www.v8supercars.com.au They should have all the info.

Bazza

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Thanks bb, we can get Speed but it's too late to change my channel selection. I'll try and find it elsewhere.
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bigbazza · Oct 9, 2011

What a finish. Less than 1/3 of a second between 1st and 2nd cars, over 1000 kilometres (around 620 miles).

The fiery crash of one vehicle was really frightening. The 2 Fire marshalls should get a bravery medal for their effort in dowsing the fire. I know they "are only doing their job", but they did an incredible job.

@ augiedoggie
In 2 weekends time, the 600 kilometre Gold Coast street circuit race is on, between the concrete canyons of the Gold Coast city of Surfers Paradise.

V8 Supercar Goldcoast 600 - 21-23 Oct 2011
►www.goldcoast600.com.au/
►www.v8supercars.com.au/gulf...oil-gold-coast-600.../default.aspx
►http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/article/v8-bathurst-1000-gold-coast-600-live-on-speed/

The second edition of the Armor All Gold Coast 600, held October 21-23, is quickly rising to a similar stature with 28 international drivers joining the field as co-pilots, including the likes of Sebastien Bourdais, Helio Castroneves, Dan Wheldon, Tony Kanaan and Aussies Will Power and Ryan Briscoe who are household names in the US.
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Both live telecasts will be promoted extensively not only on SPEED but also on its parent FOX network through News Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets.
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SPEED is making a significant investment in V8 Supercars by bringing their commentary and production teams to Australia. They will share the resources of V8 Supercar Television which produces the live pictures for the Seven Network domestically, BigPond’s vast online coverage and more than 130 countries around the world.
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Hope y'all can catch it. :-D

Bazza

bigbazza · Oct 12, 2011

Re: Phillip Island MotoGP race

This weekend, October 14 - 16 2011
The 2011 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix

http://www.phillipislandcircuit.com.au/motogp.html
http://motogp.com.au/

With a history of delivering the very best that MotoGP has to offer, the 2011 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix is bound to push your excitement levels to the limit.

Watch the greatest riders on earth accelerate their way to the finish line, all vying to stand atop one of the most sought-after podiums on the world circuit. With the likes of Rossi, Stoner, Pedrosa and Lorenzo on the grid, you'll feel every twist and turn as history unfolds.

Whether you're an avid MotoGP fan or new to the sport, you'll experience an unforgettable weekend at the home of Australian motorcycle racing. The Island has a reputation for being one of the most unique and breathtaking destinations on the international circuit – with panoramic ocean views and great spectator vantage points all around the track.
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Yet another famous Australian motor event on this weekend. :cool
Hope you can catch it. :major

Bazza

bigbazza · Oct 16, 2011

Anyone watch the 2011 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix?

Casey Stoner all the way, and now World Champion for 2011.:major

Bazza

bigbazza · Oct 17, 2011

Re: Shocking driver death.

F1 stars mourn IndyCar driver's death
http://tvnz.co.nz/motorsport-news/f1-stars-mourn-indycar-driver-s-death-4470348

Motor racing's biggest names took to social media to mourn the death of British IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon.

Formula world champions Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button and Michael Schumacher all spoke of sadness at the death of two-times Indianapolis 500 champion Wheldon, who died from injuries sustained in a multi-car crash at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the season-ending Las Vegas Indy 300 race.

Watch Video, RAW VIDEO: Fatal IndyCar crash (0:57) See link above.
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My note: He was due to race this weekend coming at the V8 Supercar Goldcoast 600 - 21-23 Oct 2011
R.I.P. Dan Wheldon.

Bazza

BoredOutOfMyMind · Oct 19, 2011

Bazza are you rubbing it in that you still get the V-8 Holden and we got the Pontiac GTO and G8 cancelled?

bigbazza · Oct 19, 2011

No rubbing it in. We don't have the "Pontiac GTO" (Holden Monaro 2 door] anymore either. :cry

It is/was available as a "Vauxhall Monaro" in the UK. Probably discontinued there, also.

We can still buy Holden Commodores (4 door) in V8's. Our v8 Supercar racers are either Ford Falcon or Holden Commodores (both much modified).

Bazza

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Bazza are you rubbing it in that you still get the V-8 Holden and we got the Pontiac GTO and G8 cancelled?
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BILLMCC66 · Oct 19, 2011

In the 60s when i was much younger i loved having a V8 muscle car. the best at that time was built by Rover with a de-tuned Buick motor but it was easy to get extra HP by fitting 4 barrel holly carbs.
The police used a highly modified version of this auto and there were very few cars they could not catch.

http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/1829/roversd1club2052640.jpg

Here in Belgium you need to be a business man or very rich to have any sort of V8 because the road tax is based on the engine output (BHP) so it is not for the average motorist add to that the cost of gas and it is very expensive.
I currently have a Toyota RAV4 that has a 2.2 litre gas motor that does 37 MPG.

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