R33 Gtr At Bathurst 12hour 2007

[gtstcruiser67]

I dont know about TV coverage but expect it will be on speedweek and foxtel.

I checked out the list of on BMIF with no mention of the GTR. I will contact the driver in the new year for more details

[RCHOO]

If the R33 GTRs are in the 12 hour i would be interested may be able to talk a few from Melbourne to head that way for the weekend to..

[Neil]

I don't mean to be rude guy's but the only Nissan's allowed are S15's,,,350Z track versions and Pulsar Q's. I see no reference to GTR's. Pack of Arseholes. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Neil.

[Frink]

unfortunately your right....

Another feature of the class structure is the fact Modern Tarmac Rally Spec Cars that fit into the above class structure and comply with vehicle eligibility requirements will be eligible to compete.

"We've come up with a structure which I believe will produce an interesting mix of cars and is designed to provide a good platform for the manufacturers to showcase their latest models," said Denyer.

"These are not specialist race cars, so it's relatively easy under the new regulations to convert to race spec for the 12 hour event. This offers a low cost opportunity to compete in a mainstream endurance event at Mt Panorama, in a class that should suit any budget, and all on a level playing field.

"All of the categories will provide some great excitement for a variety of reasons but the alternative energy eco classes will be particularly interesting given Audi's performance in a Diesel powered car at the LeMans 24-hour race earlier this year."

Event Director James O'Brien believes the mixture of cars in the WPS 12-hour race will add extra spice to what is shaping up to be an impressive line up of events at the 2007 WPS Festival.

"When looking to revitalize the 12-hour race we knew it was important to focus on Production Cars, not Sports Cars or Hot Rods. I believe the eligible cars, multiple classes and the limited modifications which are allowed should encourage multiple manufacturers to participate," said O'Brien.

"We have introduced a cost ceiling of approximately $125,000 which emphasizes our focus of ensuring the WPS 12-hour race remains a pure 'Showroom Enduro' contest without being invaded by the elite marques."

The revival of the 12-hour race continues to receive the full support of CAMS and Graeme Emerton, Chairman of the CAMS Australian Motor Racing Commission, considers the classes should assist to provide a quality field at the hallmark event.

"CAMS is confident the class structure maximizes opportunities for manufacturer and privateer entrants. We look forward to this being the catalyst for Production Car racing and an eventual return of an Australian Manufacturers Championship," said Emerton.

as you can see, the race has been designed for Australian built or sold production cars with a fairly small budget (in terms of motorsport) and limited modifications. unfortunately, a clapped out targa/tarmac GTR wont fit the bill....

having said that, do you reckon an Aus delivered R32 GTR would be an eligable entrant? hhmmm.....

[Neil]

No way mate if it isn't in the rules then it's got no chance. Having said that maybe someone with a late model R34 GTR might have a hope,, but I can't see it happening. How good would it be to see or have the money to race a Nur.

Neil.

[SS8_Gohan]

nah the N1 is where it's at the stripped down, ready to race GTR

[Duncan]

do you reckon an Aus delivered R32 GTR would be an eligable entrant

no doubt a r32 GTR built to 3E regs is eligible. and if anyone is happy to sponsor the costs including required spares I can provide a GTR and drivers

[Neil]

no doubt a r32 GTR built to 3E regs is eligible. and if anyone is happy to sponsor the costs including required spares I can provide a GTR and drivers

So are you saying I am wrong again?. You lot were banned years ago,,,what part of the sup regs are you having trouble reading. Bloody smartarse gtr owners get up my nose.

Neil.

[Duncan]

nasty.

no idea why they wanted to add this "and listed as per below" after "complying with 3E regs". I am a bit sick of everyone wanting to make up their own rules/eligibility when CAMS already publishes rules and cars are already log booked under them

[75coupe]

I hope this thread didn't get me excited for nothin... R33 gtr at buthurst would of been perfect...

I thought Targa Tasmania entrants were classified 3E tarmac rally?

sounds like I'm going to be disapointed

[Neil]

Yes buddski I am nasty,,,but rules are rules and no other teams would want to be smashed by an 80's car. Even a low budget R32 that lasted would kick serious butt.

Sorry Gohan I'm not with you on this one,,,If was running I would be using a Nur. Either way a gtr would win.

Neil.

[Duncan]

I thought Targa Tasmania entrants were classified 3E tarmac rally?

No Tarmac Rally (M2) and CAMS 3E are not identical but they are very similar (main difference is free brakes in targa class) otherwise pretty much production including standard boost thru standard turbos and standard exhaust.

But they excluded everyone except their listed cars in their regs.....must be looking for cars supported by current Aussie manufacturers only.

[75coupe]

I just want to see some serious hardcore racing in Australia...

No limit, fully modified cars going at it on a good track (bathurst). I'm sick of V8 supercars, sick of Aust rally... where's the racing action these days, what competition besides targa tasmania is close...?

the R32 gtrs back in what 91 or 92, that was the end of good motorsport in Australia.... Even the sierras were a good watch...

Dutton rally and the likes is just too brady bunch like...

Edited January 16, 2007 by 75coupe

[spikeman900]

So much for a diverse field of entrants......They say they want a diverse range and throw it all away by capping it off by only having Australian production cars.

What the hell is wrong with the Australian way of thinking that Fords and Holdens are the greatest things on earth? Mt Panorama is just down the street and all i can get is Australian cars. Yet when they actually bring in the 12 hour which you would think would bring in some variety, they keep it primarily aussie.

They've probably still got the 1991 Australian Touring Car Championship results in the back of their minds.

[LBR33]

Hmm.....if these GTR's do get allowed with the right budget and driver i smell Group A all over again

[tjandriesen]

They don't want cars that embarass Ford and Holden as they are the dominant (sales wise) manufacturers in Australia. How bad would it be if a couple of blokes in a car you can't "buy" in Australia won? Where do the sponsorhip dollars come in that case? We live in a country where Ford and Holden make enthuasts car that won't sell anywhere else in the world but the dometic buyer doesn't know any better. They don't want the "walls" to fall down or Ford will have to start bringing in Mustangs and Holden Corvettes. Then how do they make money when Mustangs sell for $25-35 USD and a vette for $50-60 USD in the states when the top of the line Ford and Holden performance cars here sell for $50-60 AUD? To price decent cars comparable the Mustang would have to sell at $120-150 AUD and the Vette in the $200's. Its all about protecting sub-par domestic cars from superior cars like 'lines....

[Frink]

They've probably still got the 1991 Australian Touring Car Championship results in the back of their minds.

of course they do! thats the reason why they banned them in the 1st place. the "local" touring cars just couldn't keep up.... i think its sad that they decided to ban a much faster and more advanced machine for being just that.

as for group A making a come back, i cant see that happening in this life time, as cool as it would be. i think the cost's would be too great for the teams, having to order most of their parts from japan. i do believe that the R32 GTR's were the most exspensive cars to run in the Aust. Touring car Championship to date. correct me if im wrong though....

[Usual Suspect]

i do believe that the R32 GTR's were the most exspensive cars to run in the Aust. Touring car Championship to date. correct me if im wrong though....

i read a skaife interview, and he said the R32 cost as much as the '02 or '03 HRT car, can't remember which one tho. And HRT have deep pockets...

JGTC is my favourite by far, WRC a distant second.

tha japs just have a good formula, different styles of cars (FR, MR), choice of engines (supra has had 3S-GTE, 2JZ-GTE, and now V8's), free aero design (just compare the aero kits on JGTC and V8's). only thing is its hard to keep parody.

[gtstcruiser67]

I have emailed the driver with no update whether he is running or not. He is racing this weekend in the Aust. Motor Racing Series with his sportscar which is one of the fastest cars in the country and maybe his R34 GTR. This is a monster, stating sub 60sec laps at wakefield.

If you are interested in unrestricted weapons on the track check out a AMRS weekend. There are two classes for GTR's, Intermarque GT and Super Tin Top's. Cheap to register your car and license, cheaper option to compete and they run in almost every state.

I will be on the video camera this weekend with footage on youtube next week.

cheers

Steve

[Duncan]

I do like the sound of the ARMS rules, we are building a car that will suit them atm.

But there was no GTR running there last weekend according to Racetime http://www.natsoft.com.au/cgi-bin/results....25/02/2007.WAKE