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greggerypeccary Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 131459 Gender:	Bathurst 1000 Oct 8^th, 2017 at 9:31am Starts in about half an hour. Will Scott take it out? http://www.supercars.com/drivers/scott-mclaughlin/
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greggerypeccary Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 131459 Gender:	Re: Bathurst 1000 Reply #1 - Oct 8^th, 2017 at 10:07am "Central Tablelands for Sunday Cloudy. "Very high chance of showers, most likely during this afternoon and evening. "The chance of thunderstorms during this afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming NW/NE 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day. "Daytime maximum temperatures between 19 and 23."
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Aussie Gold Member Offline OzPolitic Posts: 37678 Gender:	Re: Bathurst 1000 Reply #2 - Oct 8^th, 2017 at 3:19pm Lots of rain.....no major incident. Yet.
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greggerypeccary Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 131459 Gender:	Re: Bathurst 1000 Reply #3 - Oct 8^th, 2017 at 3:38pm Aussie wrote on Oct 8^th, 2017 at 3:19pm: Lots of rain.....no major incident. Yet. With Waters leading, funnily enough.
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greggerypeccary Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 131459 Gender:	Re: Bathurst 1000 Reply #4 - Oct 8^th, 2017 at 3:53pm http://www.supercars.com/live-timing/
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Aussie Gold Member Offline OzPolitic Posts: 37678 Gender:	Re: Bathurst 1000 Reply #5 - Oct 8^th, 2017 at 5:05pm With all these cars 'in fuel trouble' needing a 'safety car' event.....and suddenly 'safety care' events happen.....I get a tad suspicious about paid sacrifices.
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greggerypeccary Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 131459 Gender:	Re: Bathurst 1000 Reply #6 - Oct 8^th, 2017 at 5:36pm Aussie wrote on Oct 8^th, 2017 at 5:05pm: With all these cars 'in fuel trouble' needing a 'safety car' event.....and suddenly 'safety care' events happen.....I get a tad suspicious about paid sacrifices. Yes, agreed. Was a good race, though. Reynolds did well.
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Johnnie Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 12485 Gender:	Re: Bathurst 1000 Reply #7 - Oct 8^th, 2017 at 5:44pm Aussie wrote on Oct 8^th, 2017 at 5:05pm: With all these cars 'in fuel trouble' needing a 'safety car' event.....and suddenly 'safety care' events happen.....I get a tad suspicious about paid sacrifices. Good one Aussie, it was a plot. Holdens rule and it was good to see the roo made his visit.
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Reply #8 - Oct 8^th, 2017 at 5:53pm

Johnnie wrote on Oct 8^th, 2017 at 5:44pm:

Aussie wrote on Oct 8^th, 2017 at 5:05pm:

With all these cars 'in fuel trouble' needing a 'safety car' event.....and suddenly 'safety care' events happen.....I get a tad suspicious about paid sacrifices.

Good one Aussie, it was a plot.
Holdens rule and it was good to see the roo made his visit.

A Ford slipped into 3rd place, which made me happy.

Holden did well, though.

Driver of the day, for me, was Van Gisbergen.

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Reply #9 - Oct 8^th, 2017 at 6:17pm

Johnnie wrote on Oct 8^th, 2017 at 5:44pm:

Aussie wrote on Oct 8^th, 2017 at 5:05pm:

With all these cars 'in fuel trouble' needing a 'safety car' event.....and suddenly 'safety care' events happen.....I get a tad suspicious about paid sacrifices.

Good one Aussie, it was a plot.
Holdens rule and it was good to see the roo made his visit.

What 'Holden?' What part of that car....was 'Holden?' The badge? (What part of the 'Fords' were 'Fords,' as well.)

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Jasin Gold Member Offline Posts: 46467 Gender:	Re: Bathurst 1000 Reply #10 - Oct 8^th, 2017 at 7:59pm OOps Sorry. I thought this was a Topic that had a lot of interesting comments from many members of this Forum. Didn't know it was just two Rat-Packers having some quiet time together. Once again MY SINCEREST APPOLOGIES and I will now leave. (most embarrassed )
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greggerypeccary Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 131459 Gender:	Re: Bathurst 1000 Reply #11 - Oct 8^th, 2017 at 8:03pm Jasin wrote on Oct 8^th, 2017 at 7:59pm: OOps Sorry. I thought this was a Topic that had a lot of interesting comments from many members of this Forum. Didn't know it was just two Rat-Packers having some quiet time together. Once again MY SINCEREST APPOLOGIES and I will now leave. (most embarrassed Anyone else smell that?
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Reply #12 - Oct 8^th, 2017 at 8:38pm

Aussie wrote on Oct 8^th, 2017 at 5:05pm:

With all these cars 'in fuel trouble' needing a 'safety car' event.....and suddenly 'safety care' events happen.....I get a tad suspicious about paid sacrifices.

You make a really good point.

If they had run out of fuel, it would have been a real anti-climax.

That second last safety car seemed to come along at just the right time.

This is big money, and I have no doubt that there is corruption involved.

To think otherwise, would be extremely naive.

Still, i enjoyed the race.

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Aussie Gold Member Offline OzPolitic Posts: 37678 Gender:	Re: Bathurst 1000 Reply #13 - Oct 8^th, 2017 at 8:51pm If you are a complete cynic like me, it is an obvious point. Those 'safety car' events were timed beautifully for the cars who did not take a fuel break and 'rode their good luck.' As they say....'You make your own luck.'
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Prime Minister for Canyons Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 26906 Canberra Gender:	Re: Bathurst 1000 Reply #14 - Oct 8^th, 2017 at 9:00pm I donjt think its fixed, I think they just take the likely gamble that someone will always bugger up in the lkast hour
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John Smith Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 72209 Gender:	Re: Bathurst 1000 Reply #15 - Oct 8^th, 2017 at 9:04pm Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Oct 8^th, 2017 at 9:00pm: I donjt think its fixed, I think they just take the likely gamble that someone will always bugger up in the lkast hour I recall one year a driver ran out of fuel cause he took that risk. It was a few years ago though, I haven't watched Bathurst in ages.
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Reply #16 - Oct 8^th, 2017 at 9:31pm

*knock *knock

Sorry to barge in again.
I just forgot to say that I'm sorry for trolling your Topic here and disengage it from its true intention.
But I couldn't help but say that I find it deeply offensive that a bunch of you NERDS (ex Bojack) think you have the right to even discuss Bathurst.
Punching above your weight?
If it helps - there is a 'slot-car' race down at the Markets this weekend. I'm sure you can all play "Broom-broom" there.

Adios! Wink

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Reply #17 - Oct 8^th, 2017 at 9:33pm

Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Oct 8^th, 2017 at 9:00pm:

I donjt think its fixed, I think they just take the likely gamble that someone will always bugger up in the lkast hour

Why gamble? If Team A is ferked and no chance of winning, why would a Manager/Owner of said Team not go to Manager of Team B whose car is in deep fuel schit and offer to prang Team A's car to ensure a 'safety car' event.

Or am I expecting too much of human nature when there are huge dollars at stake?

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Prime Minister for Canyons Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 26906 Canberra Gender:	Re: Bathurst 1000 Reply #18 - Oct 9^th, 2017 at 7:53am Given how much it usually costs to repair a car, I doubt any team would do that.
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Reply #19 - Oct 9^th, 2017 at 7:54am

Jasin wrote on Oct 8^th, 2017 at 9:31pm:

*knock *knock

Sorry to barge in again.
I just forgot to say that I'm sorry for trolling your Topic here and disengage it from its true intention.
But I couldn't help but say that I find it deeply offensive that a bunch of you NERDS (ex Bojack) think you have the right to even discuss Bathurst.
Punching above your weight?
If it helps - there is a 'slot-car' race down at the Markets this weekend. I'm sure you can all play "Broom-broom" there.

Adios! Wink

Have to admit though I haven't found Bathurst all that interesting since 1992. Bring back the turbos.

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In a time of universal deceit — telling the truth is a revolutionary act.

No evidence whatsoever it can be attributed to George Orwell or Eric Arthur Blair (in fact the same guy)

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Reply #20 - Oct 9^th, 2017 at 8:31am

Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Oct 9^th, 2017 at 7:54am:

Jasin wrote on Oct 8^th, 2017 at 9:31pm:

*knock *knock

Sorry to barge in again.
I just forgot to say that I'm sorry for trolling your Topic here and disengage it from its true intention.
But I couldn't help but say that I find it deeply offensive that a bunch of you NERDS (ex Bojack) think you have the right to even discuss Bathurst.
Punching above your weight?
If it helps - there is a 'slot-car' race down at the Markets this weekend. I'm sure you can all play "Broom-broom" there.

Adios! Wink

Have to admit though I haven't found Bathurst all that interesting since 1992. Bring back the turbos.

Yesterday's race was one of the better ones in recent years.

It has been quite boring recently.

And the presenters are quite annoying, at times.

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Reply #21 - Oct 9^th, 2017 at 9:10am

greggerypeccary wrote on Oct 9^th, 2017 at 8:31am:

Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Oct 9^th, 2017 at 7:54am:

Jasin wrote on Oct 8^th, 2017 at 9:31pm:

*knock *knock

Sorry to barge in again.
I just forgot to say that I'm sorry for trolling your Topic here and disengage it from its true intention.
But I couldn't help but say that I find it deeply offensive that a bunch of you NERDS (ex Bojack) think you have the right to even discuss Bathurst.
Punching above your weight?
If it helps - there is a 'slot-car' race down at the Markets this weekend. I'm sure you can all play "Broom-broom" there.

Adios! Wink

Have to admit though I haven't found Bathurst all that interesting since 1992. Bring back the turbos.

Yesterday's race was one of the better ones in recent years.

It has been quite boring recently.

And the presenters are quite annoying, at times.

I thought the worst was the pitlane reporter. Just no sense of occasion at the end.

I saw the 12 hour in 2014, there. Those are the cars I lvoe.

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In a time of universal deceit — telling the truth is a revolutionary act.

No evidence whatsoever it can be attributed to George Orwell or Eric Arthur Blair (in fact the same guy)

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