Clipsal 500 2012

Phil №❶ · **February 28, 2012, 23:55:18**

For our overseas members who might like to have coverage of this event, here is a link to Telstra Bigpond.

The Adelaide street race is always an exciting event (& you might see the little hills in the background where I live). It is a weekend event with 2 250 km races over 2 days. It is likely to be wet !

You need to register to login but that's no biggie.

http://www.v8supercars.com.au/MyV8Register/LiveV8Login/tabid/782/Default.aspx

Surferdude · **Reply #1: February 29, 2012, 02:44:59**

Quote from: 847563 on February 28, 2012, 23:55:18

For our overseas members who might like to have coverage of this event, here is a link to Telstra Bigpond.

The Adelaide street race is always an exciting event (& you might see the little hills in the background where I live). It is a weekend event with 2 250 km races over 2 days. It is likely to be wet !

You need to register to login but that's no biggie.

http://www.v8supercars.com.au/MyV8Register/LiveV8Login/tabid/782/Default.aspx

Good idea 84.
Of course, channel 7 will do me.

We probably should point out for overseas viewers this is Round 1 of the 2012 V8 Supercar series.

More information here.
:V8 Supercars Link:

Phil №❶ · **Reply #2: February 29, 2012, 05:37:17**

Thanks surferdude, I was hoping someone more knowledgeable would add some more info or viewing options as I've never needed to stream anything yet so I hope it works ok. Just wasnt sure whether Channel 7 was available os or not. Feel free to add anything else you think is necessary or interesting.

Looks like being a wet weekend here (and everywhere else too.) Should make for a very interesting race.

Surferdude · **Reply #3: February 29, 2012, 05:43:47**

Yeah I doubt Ch 7 will be accessable by o/s viewers.
So the Bigpond link will keep them up to date.
Wet.
Concrete walls.
Oh Boy.

Lakes · **Reply #4: March 01, 2012, 18:44:49**

Well i don't think i'll watch it. i think it has became a Circus. like i get to see the Sydney round & how they take weeks to put up the track what they call a track & i get disrupted as i like to ride my pushy around that area when i have time . & they block everything off, damage the road surface & footpaths get damaged. then they take about a week to remove there circus. i don't like Eastern creek raceway but think thats where they should race in Sydney or take it to Bathurst where the town would welcome them.
How far from the CBD do they set up the track in Adelaide? I've been to Adelaide but not when they race, think you also have a track Bob Jane built? Also see Nissan joining & one of Sydneys Holden dealers just built a new Nissan outlet in with there Holden dealership

Dazzler · **Reply #5: March 01, 2012, 21:14:41**

Our local Hyundai Dealer also sells Holden & Nissan

The Clipsal is usually entertaining Trish and I will watch a bit of it

Surferdude · **Reply #6: March 02, 2012, 00:12:57**

Quote from: Lakes on March 01, 2012, 18:44:49

Well i don't think i'll watch it. i think it has became a Circus. like i get to see the Sydney round & how they take weeks to put up the track what they call a track & i get disrupted as i like to ride my pushy around that area when i have time . & they block everything off, damage the road surface & footpaths get damaged. then they take about a week to remove there circus. i don't like Eastern creek raceway but think thats where they should race in Sydney or take it to Bathurst where the town would welcome them.
How far from the CBD do they set up the track in Adelaide? I've been to Adelaide but not when they race, think you also have a track Bob Jane built? Also see Nissan joining & one of Sydneys Holden dealers just built a new Nissan outlet in with there Holden dealership

The track is the original F1 track, shortened a little bit but is only a block or two from the CBD.
They already have races at Eastern Creek and Bathurst.
Wish I was still living in Sydney. I'd love to see that race.

beerman · **Reply #7: March 02, 2012, 06:13:55**

Where are the I45s?

Surferdude · **Reply #8: March 02, 2012, 06:19:13**

Quote from: beerman on March 02, 2012, 06:13:55

Where are the I45s?

Don't write them off yet beerman. Hyundai is one of the manufacturers Mark Skaife has been talking to. I guess you know Nissan are already locke din for 2013. Chrysler have also been nibbling at the bait (300C??).

Phil №❶ · **Reply #9: March 03, 2012, 04:07:39**

Overseas viewers, the race is about to start, login now.

Dazzler · **Reply #10: March 03, 2012, 04:53:55**

Always pretty exciting the clipsal

Phil №❶ · **Reply #11: March 03, 2012, 04:58:49**

I hope someone o/s is watching too.

I'm watching Ch 7 & using the website for timing updates.

Dazzler · **Reply #12: March 03, 2012, 05:01:23**

I'm happy enough just to watch it on 7 .. Not too fussed about the timing

Shambles · **Reply #13: March 03, 2012, 08:01:29**

Quote from: 847563 on March 03, 2012, 04:07:39

Overseas viewers, the race is about to start, login now.

Quote from: Dazzler on March 03, 2012, 05:01:23

I'm happy enough just to watch it on 7 ..

I just turned channel 7 on but it's not very interesting. Seems to be something about Zippy & Bungle. And Tipsy Winky, La La and Po. WTF

2i30s · **Reply #14: March 03, 2012, 09:17:20**

Quote from: Shambles™ on March 03, 2012, 08:01:29

Quote from: 847563 on March 03, 2012, 04:07:39
Overseas viewers, the race is about to start, login now.

Quote from: Dazzler on March 03, 2012, 05:01:23
I'm happy enough just to watch it on 7 ..

I just turned channel 7 on but it's not very interesting. Seems to be something about Zippy & Bungle. And Tipsy Winky, La La and Po. WTF

neptune · **Reply #15: March 03, 2012, 09:19:08**

well it was nice to see Jamie Whinncup take out the first race...amid a fuel costing exercise by second place getter

Dazzler · **Reply #16: March 03, 2012, 09:23:51**

Quote from: Shambles™ on March 03, 2012, 08:01:29

I just turned channel 7 on but it's not very interesting. Seems to be something about Zippy & Bungle. And Tipsy Winky, La La and Po. WTF

Yeah some of the cars were really zippy and no bungles but I saw a few Bingles..and a couple of the podium girls might have got Tipsy the amount of Champagne that got sprayed at them...

Neptune: I can't really take to Wincup but I didn't mind him winning this one seeing as he lost his Dad this week

neptune · **Reply #17: March 03, 2012, 09:41:14**

I understand where you are coming from Daz as he was 9seconds behind the leader before their fuel light came on....but I do like the way Loundes drive and I don't give an inch Ingell as he barges his way thru. Enforcer suits him...

Phil №❶ · **Reply #18: March 03, 2012, 09:46:35**

Quote from: Shambles™ on March 03, 2012, 08:01:29

I just turned channel 7 on but it's not very interesting. Seems to be something about Zippy & Bungle. And Tipsy Winky, La La and Po. WTF

I tried to talk to one of the podium girls, but she was obviously Tipsy, she gave me a Wink, I said "Oo La La", but she said, "No, Im off to the Po."

Dazzler · **Reply #19: March 03, 2012, 09:47:34**

Yeah I prefer Lowndes..

and the wife used to go for Skaife (now goes for Tander)..

I find Wincup a bit too business like (and smug)

Good one Phil...

Surferdude · **Reply #20: March 03, 2012, 09:54:33**

Skaife?

Skaife???

Trev puts a line through trish on the Christmas card list.

Dazzler · **Reply #21: March 03, 2012, 09:58:33**

Someone had to like him, didn't they?

Lakes · **Reply #22: March 05, 2012, 05:10:35**

so who won?
also was a report, there was an opera on in Adelaide & the singers could not be heard above the V8 race cars

good thing the sydney round not near opera house.
cheers

Phil №❶ · **Reply #23: March 05, 2012, 08:18:42**

Whincup Saturday, Davison Sunday.

So Holden, Ford. Even result. The race was eventful as usual, they need to do something about the qualifying debacle that saw a car ram the rear of another with a 200k speed differential. Highly dangerous procedure, needs fixing.

Surferdude · **Reply #24: March 05, 2012, 09:06:16**

Quote from: 847563 on March 05, 2012, 08:18:42

Whincup Saturday, Davison Sunday.

So Holden, Ford. Even result. The race was eventful as usual, they need to do something about the qualifying debacle that saw a car ram the rear of another with a 200k speed differential. Highly dangerous procedure, needs fixing.

But Davison has more points from the weekend as he was second to Whincup on Saturday but Jamie only finished 4th on Sunday.
BTW. Here's the story in the Touring Car Times

http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=ef9b8c5af9b87d7dfacd6e66a&id=b5e0f8a659&e=18ec1dcab7

Phil №❶ · **Reply #25: March 05, 2012, 09:18:01**

surferdude

2i30s · **Reply #26: March 05, 2012, 09:32:17**

Quote from: surferdude on March 05, 2012, 09:06:16

Quote from: 847563 on March 05, 2012, 08:18:42
Whincup Saturday, Davison Sunday.

So Holden, Ford. Even result. The race was eventful as usual, they need to do something about the qualifying debacle that saw a car ram the rear of another with a 200k speed differential. Highly dangerous procedure, needs fixing.
But Davison has more points from the weekend as he was second to Whincup on Saturday but Jamie only finished 4th on Sunday.
BTW. Here's the story in the Touring Car Times

http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=ef9b8c5af9b87d7dfacd6e66a&id=b5e0f8a659&e=18ec1dcab7

thanks for getting me hooked up with the touring car times trev.

Lakes · **Reply #27: March 05, 2012, 18:48:08**

Quote from: 847563 on March 05, 2012, 08:18:42

Whincup Saturday, Davison Sunday.

So Holden, Ford. Even result. The race was eventful as usual, they need to do something about the qualifying debacle that saw a car ram the rear of another with a 200k speed differential. Highly dangerous procedure, needs fixing.

Thats good they are even, i looked at news papers but could not see anything on the race results, strange as normally see pictures or so on.
the thing that stopped me watching v8 supercars is they don't seem to do any passing just follow each other around a track. & only passing seems to be in the pits like who changes tyres fasts & so on.
i like watching the Motorcycle GP they really go at it for the full race no pit stops lots of passing exciting to watch.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #28: March 06, 2012, 03:04:31**

Like you, I was never a fan of street racing circuits for largely the same reasons. But races of this format are an opportunity for other members of the racing team to prove their worth. Winning this type of race invariably occurs in the pits or through a brilliant fuel strategy. The driver is naturally still an important part of the winning process.

The best thing about our Aussie racing is that your type of raccing happens an Mt Panorama and I find that very exciting to watch as well, lots of passing and a marathon race to really test the machines and drivers. So there's something for everyone.

Lakes · **Reply #29: March 06, 2012, 09:51:43**

Quote from: 847563 on March 06, 2012, 03:04:31

Like you, I was never a fan of street racing circuits for largely the same reasons. But races of this format are an opportunity for other members of the racing team to prove their worth. Winning this type of race invariably occurs in the pits or through a brilliant fuel strategy. The driver is naturally still an important part of the winning process.

The best thing about our Aussie racing is that your type of raccing happens an Mt Panorama and I find that very exciting to watch as well, lots of passing and a marathon race to really test the machines and drivers. So there's something for everyone.

agree! the mountain is the best! did you know that started out with motorcycle rsacing & Forrest Elbow was named after an old motorbike racer named Jack Forrest?