Here's hoping I need to get used to it.
Meanwhile, in AMG land: Erebus testing steering solutions ahead of Darwin - Speedcafe
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Here's hoping I need to get used to it.
Meanwhile, in AMG land: Erebus testing steering solutions ahead of Darwin - Speedcafe
Volvo - V8SC? Kinda, sorta, maybe....
Date set for Volvo V8 Supercars announcement - Speedcafe
Hope this happens as another make would be good, but I would be worried that based on the Erebus example starting this late for a new car for 2014 means it is unlikely to be competitive in 2014.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheFamousEccles
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Not with GRM.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheFamousEccles
Toyota, Chrysler tips to join V8s
It is believed within V8 racing that Chrysler is close to committing to backing a team from next year.
The American make has again been linked with Melbourne-based Garry Rogers Motorsport, which came close to securing an alliance for this year.
If anything, Garry Rogers Motorsport is likely to be running with Chrysler 300s next year.
If the Volvo rumour turns out to be true, I would expect it to be with either Brad Jones Racing and or Dick Johnson Racing following Ford's announcement to scale back its racing operations.
I don't likes to watch race of WTCC and BTCC cars. BTCC cars looks attractive as compare with WTCC Cars. I have watched the race but not impressive.
Does Volvo produce any V8 engines to enter this series? I believe the V8 used in XC90 might have been dropped.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheFamousEccles
They don't need to.Quote:
Originally Posted by zako85
CoTF regs allow you to "debrand" an engine to install in another car.
The New Generation Of V8 Supercars
A manufacturer wanting to join the V8 Supercars Championship could even come along with their own V8 engine, used under a parity system to ensure it's on par with the current units in the class, or use a 'category' engine if they wish to go with already-established technology.
- From the V8Supercars own website.
Volvo could whack a Ford, Holden, Aurora, Merc, Kia, Hyundai... Snickers V8 in there if they wanted to.
Well, I don't know whether to be pleased that Volvo are going to join the fray, or to be peeved at the torrent of bulls**t and deliberate obfuscation from GRM. I know that when contracts are being negotiated that those involved play their cards very close to their chests, but...
"Garry Rogers meanwhile told Speedcafe.com that a potential Volvo tie-up was “news to me”.
“I take absolutely no notice of any paddock chat because that’s exactly what it is,” he said of the Volvo talk.
The cagey veteran admitted that he is working hard on securing a factory deal for his team, but suggested that having a new car ready for next season would be difficult.
“It’s a process that has been ongoing for quite some time and it’s very frustrating but you’ve just got to keep working, it’s all you can do,” he said of courting a new marque."
Now this...
Rogers: Volvo deal a perfect 50-year present - Speedcafe
Good on him I guess, but I do have an irrational dislike for out and out bulls**t and Rogers is a past master.
Anyway, it will be interesting to see how they fare - V8SC as opposed to DTM? An interesting choice for an European manufacturer, I guess they see the worldwide coverage of V8SC as being better than the DTM (Erebus doesn't count IMO, it's a privateer with some AMG support, rather than a full factory blessed outing).
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Originally Posted by Rollo
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Oops is right... I must humbly commit Seppuku for my disgrace.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wasted Talent