The bathurst 1000 thread

[threedogs]

One dude even kept hold of his drink...

As you do, its an Aussie thing lol

[the evil twin]

NSW Police have just released their initial findings and believe speed may have been a factor.

The Marshalls (there were 7 of them in that position) that hardly any commentator other than Larkham seems to give a shit about are apparently OK with only one still in Hospital.

[jay see]

Just had a quick look at first practice session, 2.06 mins,
shite when I was last at Bathurst under the old Shell tower the GTHO's
were circulating in 2min 35 secs even the XR8's did it in 2min 22 sec.
Tyres , suspension and technology has come a long way since the HO's

Back back in the day there was no dog leg down conrod, gave hell corner its true name.

Unfortunately I won't be seeing much of this with work all weekend.

[mudski]

Meh! Bring the Nissan Godzilla's back and watch them over take the other on the grass.

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[threedogs]

Back back in the day there was no dog leg down conrod, gave hell corner its true name.

Unfortunately I won't be seeing much of this with work all weekend.

They only built the dog leg after a Volvo driver died [medical incident]
It hasnt been that long has it??

[threedogs]

NSW Police have just released their initial findings and believe speed may have been a factor.

The Marshalls (there were 7 of them in that position) that hardly any commentator other than Larkham seems to give a shit about are apparently OK with only one still in Hospital.

Agree most were more concerned with the time left in qualifying, and what the rules were.
Arent they supposed to be one big family

[pearcey]

G`day all
The volunteer officials at race meetings are treated like sxxt .
I heard from an official at F1 last year that at a certain race meeting that CAMS didn`t (or wouldn`t or maybe couldn`t )supply lunch for the VOLUNTEER officials so BETTY KELMENKO supplied and paid for their lunch. I work at F1 and CILPSAL and as I have access every where the number of times I get asked to radio race control to try and get the basic things done for these guys and girls is a disgrace. They ask for mainly basic things such as water or the porta loo is overflowing. Now days I carry afew bottles of warte on the scooter with me. Cams seem to think that a pit walk and may be a bus to transport those at the farthest flag points is worth these folks giving their time and expertize . Sorry for the rant

[threedogs]

They would all be accredited as flag Marshals, without them there is no race
Its more about "The Race" they gave the Olympic volunteers a big parade.
Hope they get some recognition when the broad cast resumes.
REMEMBER without these flag Marshall, and fire attendants THERE IS NO RACE.
Got me all mad, again rant over

[4bye4]

G`day all
The volunteer officials at race meetings are treated like sxxt .
I heard from an official at F1 last year that at a certain race meeting that CAMS didn`t (or wouldn`t or maybe couldn`t )supply lunch for the VOLUNTEER officials so BETTY KELMENKO supplied and paid for their lunch. I work at F1 and CILPSAL and as I have access every where the number of times I get asked to radio race control to try and get the basic things done for these guys and girls is a disgrace. They ask for mainly basic things such as water or the porta loo is overflowing. Now days I carry afew bottles of warte on the scooter with me. Cams seem to think that a pit walk and may be a bus to transport those at the farthest flag points is worth these folks giving their time and expertize . Sorry for the rant

Not just the volunteers. We used to run a HQ in a support race and were charged entry when the V8's were racing. The grounds people emptying bins and collecting rubbish were not paid, they were just given entry permits. I love the V8 racing but don't loose sight of the fact that it is a business, there getting the most for the least expenditure is the game played behind the scenes. Same can be said for most sports these days.
Anyway back to enjoying the racing today and tomorrow.

[threedogs]

Just saw vision of a prang in the Aussie cars going down conrod forgot how many times he rolled .
but he only suffered 4 broken ribs and a punctured lung and flown to Liverpool Hospital for treatment.

Of the seven marshalls involved 6 suffered shock but are ok and the 7th suffered minor injuries and spent the
night in Hospital.

Now all thats out of the way they can concentrate on qualifying