V8 Supercars 2016

[Shaxx Attaxx]

Svg won't be disappointed that he got spun. Probably only lost a spot and cost whincup his chance of a comeback in the championship

I dare say SVG would of finished 3rd even if he didn't get taken out. Was perfect really.

 

[NSWCROW]

Not a V8 but the Muscle Car Masters were on 2 weekends ago at the creek.

Have a listen to this girl wail but !!!!

 

[Jatz]

What scenario needs to happen for JW to win the title? It's all but confirmed for SVG isn't it?

 

[Shaxx Attaxx]

Correct me if I'm wrong.

SVG has a 191 point lead

150 points for a win in each race.

So if Whincup wins and gets 150 points then SVG needs to get 110 points in the first race to seal it. So that would be 5th if we go by this.. http://www.v8scglobal.com/inside-v8-supercars/the-v8-supercars-points-system/


Edit: Further googling suggests the same and if SVG finishes 16th in both races he's got it as well.
http://www.smh.com.au/sport/motorsp...whincup-crashes-into-him-20161106-gsj7wf.html

 

[Jatz]

Correct me if I'm wrong.

SVG has a 191 point lead

150 points for a win in each race.

So if Whincup wins and gets 150 points then SVG needs to get 110 points in the first race to seal it. So that would be 5th if we go by this.. http://www.v8scglobal.com/inside-v8-supercars/the-v8-supercars-points-system/


Edit: Further googling suggests the same and if SVG finishes 16th in both races he's got it as well.
http://www.smh.com.au/sport/motorsp...whincup-crashes-into-him-20161106-gsj7wf.html

Thanks for that!

So it's really all but done then.

 

[Big Sauce 21]

Hopefully a dnf in race one to spice things up

 

[Shaxx Attaxx]

Thanks for that!

So it's really all but done then.

I really really hope so!!
The guy deserves it. He's improved significantly this year and even more in the last half of the year. He's shown he can go head to head with Whincup, come out on top and actually show more maturity when doing so. Obviously maturity and his recklessness have been his main weakness and I think he has shown he has adressed this and made the step to being one of the best drivers in the comp.

I said earlier on this thread that 2 of the best drivers drive for RBRA and this obviously sparked some discussion. But if he wins this year I think I have a fair case in saying that those 2 are the best 2 drivers now.

Hopefully a dnf in race one to spice things up

Nah we don't need to see Whincup win another championship.
In saying that a DNF would make everyone very nervous.



In other news...
GRM building 2 new VF's but apparently for the Dunlop series.

 

[Bacon Warrior]

In other news...
GRM building 2 new VF's but apparently for the Dunlop series.

Clearly insurance if they can't keep the S60s, despite what the article says.

 

[NSWCROW]

They showed the Onboard from Lowndseys car during the Pither/Bright incident.
Seeing that i'd change my opinion AGAIN and say he just fkd up.

 

[ShooterMcGavin8]

Prodrive can really drop down the pit lane next year if Frosty has a bad meeting

HRT and Volvo fighting for 2nd

Not expecting miracles from Cam Waters so unless the 2 above have a dnf then Prodrive looking at 4th in line possibly 5th depending how DJR go.

 

[Jatz]

That would be a kick in the teeth.

They've really not had a great year.

 

[hey shorty]

Chaz is quick enough, just hasnt had the race consistency of last year. How do they work out the team points, Prodrive have 2 drivers above HRT in the drivers race.

I expect DJR to be the 2nd best team next year.

 

[FR0GGY]

Chaz is quick enough, just hasnt had the race consistency of last year. How do they work out the team points, Prodrive have 2 drivers above HRT in the drivers race.

I expect DJR to be the 2nd best team next year.

prodrive is split into two teams still, chaz with pither and frosty with waters.

 

[Shaxx Attaxx]

So their strategy of splitting frosty and monstert in the pit bay may backfire.

 

[Jatz]

Chaz is quick enough, just hasnt had the race consistency of last year. How do they work out the team points, Prodrive have 2 drivers above HRT in the drivers race.

I expect DJR to be the 2nd best team next year.

The current HRT or next year's HRT?

I don't mind the Courtney/Pye partnership. Will be interesting to see how Walkinshaw does next year.

 

[hey shorty]

The current HRT or next year's HRT?

I don't mind the Courtney/Pye partnership. Will be interesting to see how Walkinshaw does next year.

Pye will do what he sadly always does, drive some good races and be quick in patches but make really dumb errors and be nowhere in others.

 

[Jatz]

Pye will do what he sadly always does, drive some good races and be quick in patches but make really dumb errors and be nowhere in others.

I definitely have that concern.

 

[hey shorty]

SuperBlack look done, Bright to return to Prodrive and run the 4th car with a new major sponsor.

Maybe Tander to BJR ??

 

[Jatz]

I don't really see why anyone would hire Bright. Even in a Prodrive car, he's done.

 

[hey shorty]

I don't really see why anyone would hire Bright. Even in a Prodrive car, he's done.

Agree, maybe said sponsor didn't want LeBroq in as a rookie.

 

[NSWCROW]

Wood to Erebus

 

[George 13]

Have gone with Gizzy, But it could go pair shaped between him and Jdub. They are both very competitive and could come together.

Although you would think Roland slaps that out of them.

Frosty and Chaz should both be right in it as well.

Called it early, The Gis is the new Whincup.

 

[hey shorty]

An 18 year association is about to end with next year being the final Clipsal 500. The Shahin family and their OTR brand is tipped to take over.

In my best Marge Simpson voice..... 'I have a bad feeling about this'

 

[Shaxx Attaxx]

Why a bad feeling?

Aren't they the same company that is building a track at Tailem Bend?

 

[hey shorty]

Why a bad feeling?

Aren't they the same company that is building a track at Tailem Bend?

Yeah they're an exceedingly wealthy family known as much for their arrogance as much as their money.

I fear that they will use this as means to take the race away from the city to move it up there which has long been their plan. Would be a massive mistake.