Aussie V8 Supercars Coming to US in 2013
07-03-2011, 09:08 PM
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Silly luck. Nobody had any idea they were going to build an F1 track here. The place they're building it is to the east on the outskirts of the city. I'm having a tough time picturing what it's all going to look like after the change, since there's not much out there now.
Google Map to track site: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...2&z=16&iwloc=B
07-03-2011, 11:32 PM
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Actually, I believe it's to the south. There were several posts about it in the F1 thread a while ago. I'll see if I can relocate it.
Google Map to track site: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...2&z=16&iwloc=B
Google Map to track site: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...2&z=16&iwloc=B
I know that's weird, but that Austin's claim... to keep it weird.
08-07-2011, 08:19 PM
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not 10 miles from my house...
All good for me.
And Elroy is like a tire change store with a Texaco and a Grill next door that sells exoctic game meats (Kangaroo burgers and Yak Pizza I swear I am not making it up!). I drive through on my way to work.
Not sure, but think the $400 million spent means its in Austin, even if the ground USED to be Elroy.
All good for me.
And Elroy is like a tire change store with a Texaco and a Grill next door that sells exoctic game meats (Kangaroo burgers and Yak Pizza I swear I am not making it up!). I drive through on my way to work.
Not sure, but think the $400 million spent means its in Austin, even if the ground USED to be Elroy.
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10-11-2011, 07:33 PM
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Oh blimey.....
Pity the only resemblance to what you can actually purchase for transportation is the outer skin, lights and glass on the car , nothing else is from a road car Commodore or Falcon....around 15% is OEM.
But yeah, Bathurst has always been 'special'.
Pity the only resemblance to what you can actually purchase for transportation is the outer skin, lights and glass on the car , nothing else is from a road car Commodore or Falcon....around 15% is OEM.
But yeah, Bathurst has always been 'special'.
02-11-2012, 01:13 PM
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Guess who is joining the V8 Supercars next year....
NEEEEESAN...yep....NISSAN
Anyone care to guess what V8 car they will run??
There is rumor that Chrysler or even KIA may join in....they want to limit it to 5 makes only.
Lots of platform changes and regulations come in for 2013 season...and the start of the USA venture.
NEEEEESAN...yep....NISSAN
Anyone care to guess what V8 car they will run??
There is rumor that Chrysler or even KIA may join in....they want to limit it to 5 makes only.
Lots of platform changes and regulations come in for 2013 season...and the start of the USA venture.
02-11-2012, 02:11 PM
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Arrrr you are back!..
So what car are Nissan going to use?
So what car are Nissan going to use?
02-11-2012, 02:27 PM
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The boss from Nissan Australia was on the Adelaide radio yesterday and gave a few things away,
Kelly brothers are going from GM to Nissan.
Regulations state it must be a 4 door sedan, so that rules out a V8 in an GTR (2 door) or 370Z.
He said it won't be a Maxima.
He said an announcement in a months time.
Callers said it could be an all new Nissan, I am thinking maybe a tie up with "Infiniti", talk is it is coming back to OZ...perhaps the G series re-badged as a Nissan ?
Could be an all new model, but next year?, I have not heard of any suitable all new 4 door Nissan?
http://www.speedcafe.com/2012/02/10/...-jack-daniels/
Kelly brothers are going from GM to Nissan.
Regulations state it must be a 4 door sedan, so that rules out a V8 in an GTR (2 door) or 370Z.
He said it won't be a Maxima.
He said an announcement in a months time.
Callers said it could be an all new Nissan, I am thinking maybe a tie up with "Infiniti", talk is it is coming back to OZ...perhaps the G series re-badged as a Nissan ?
Could be an all new model, but next year?, I have not heard of any suitable all new 4 door Nissan?
http://www.speedcafe.com/2012/02/10/...-jack-daniels/
02-11-2012, 02:39 PM
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Funny, Nissan Oz are trying to work out a business case to import next gen Juke in 2016.
Anyway for V8 Supercars it has to be a 4 door Sedan, not SUV.
Anyway for V8 Supercars it has to be a 4 door Sedan, not SUV.
02-11-2012, 05:30 PM
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I love the V8's. I live 10 km from the track here in Darwin. The sound they make is beautiful and the speeds they reach is pretty good to.
You guys are in for a treat.
You guys are in for a treat.
02-11-2012, 10:30 PM
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Track is going up here in Adelaide for the start of the 2012 season, the Clipsal 500 next month..
I heard they are going to try for Round 1 again next year (2013) so we will see the debut of the Nissan V8 Supercar...
I heard they are going to try for Round 1 again next year (2013) so we will see the debut of the Nissan V8 Supercar...
02-12-2012, 10:29 PM
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Check out Darrell Waltrip (NASCAR) getting some Aussie love in a V8 Supercar hot lap.
Ahahaha!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dklKiwz945A
Ahahaha!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dklKiwz945A
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02-12-2012, 10:45 PM
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Funny that...and the guy who as won the most in recent years at Watkins Glen is an Aussie....?
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02-13-2012, 12:14 AM
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have to admit,
i lived about 5 miles from where this track it/ going to be.. if it happens this year, i am very likely there.. the aussi supercars would get me there before f1. sorry.. i like good racing..
the v8 supercars right now is the best roadcouse racing!!!!!! and right now i get the german touring cars. and some fia stuff..
good racing with respect.. hey, but what do i know!
beers
i lived about 5 miles from where this track it/ going to be.. if it happens this year, i am very likely there.. the aussi supercars would get me there before f1. sorry.. i like good racing..
the v8 supercars right now is the best roadcouse racing!!!!!! and right now i get the german touring cars. and some fia stuff..
good racing with respect.. hey, but what do i know!
beers
02-13-2012, 03:54 AM
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have to admit,
i lived about 5 miles from where this track it/ going to be.. if it happens this year, i am very likely there.. the aussi supercars would get me there before f1. sorry.. i like good racing..
the v8 supercars right now is the best roadcouse racing!!!!!! and right now i get the german touring cars. and some fia stuff..
good racing with respect.. hey, but what do i know!
beers
i lived about 5 miles from where this track it/ going to be.. if it happens this year, i am very likely there.. the aussi supercars would get me there before f1. sorry.. i like good racing..
the v8 supercars right now is the best roadcouse racing!!!!!! and right now i get the german touring cars. and some fia stuff..
good racing with respect.. hey, but what do i know!
beers
I glad more manufacturers are coming into V8 Supercars, actually for me it was/is getting a little stale after 15 years of Ford and Holden (GM) only and ratings were/are fading.
Frankly F1 is f*cked..it is BORING...Boring and Boring, you rarely see REAL racing and hardly ever see good overtaking...they have become too clever for their own sake...too much tech...too much domineering by a few.
03-02-2012, 04:21 AM
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No..I like your thinking mate...
I glad more manufacturers are coming into V8 Supercars, actually for me it was/is getting a little stale after 15 years of Ford and Holden (GM) only and ratings were/are fading.
Frankly F1 is f*cked..it is BORING...Boring and Boring, you rarely see REAL racing and hardly ever see good overtaking...they have become too clever for their own sake...too much tech...too much domineering by a few.
I glad more manufacturers are coming into V8 Supercars, actually for me it was/is getting a little stale after 15 years of Ford and Holden (GM) only and ratings were/are fading.
Frankly F1 is f*cked..it is BORING...Boring and Boring, you rarely see REAL racing and hardly ever see good overtaking...they have become too clever for their own sake...too much tech...too much domineering by a few.
but you got to watch it.. F1 is like watching a possible train wreck. it could happen but likely it wont.. i am a big fan of mark weber!!!
the best part of F1 right now is qualifying.
i wish it would change, but it has not in the last 10 years. i miss the turbo days..
i put up a painting my mother did from the good old days..
beers