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7th July 2011, 03:58
Bob Riebe

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Originally Posted by Alfa Fan

The V8 Supercar series is to race at the new GP track, Austin, Texas

AUTO RACING - V8: Supercars Headed To Texas In 2013

I'm fascinated to see how this goes down with the NASCAR crowds. I think it will open a few eyes as to how this sort of racing should be done on road courses. I can't wait to see what sort of reception it gets.

No we had the Trans-Am till rules, that are slowly creeping into the Aussie series, ruined.
Been there, done that, but I am surprised no one has tried to bring back something close to identical to the original Trans-Am, or that NASCAR does get off of the tube frame crap bandwagon for a minute, and bring back something similar to the original Grand American Sedan series.
7th July 2011, 14:16
wedge

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Originally Posted by Bob Riebe

No we had the Trans-Am till rules, that are slowly creeping into the Aussie series, ruined.
Been there, done that, but I am surprised no one has tried to bring back something close to identical to the original Trans-Am, or that NASCAR does get off of the tube frame crap bandwagon for a minute, and bring back something similar to the original Grand American Sedan series.

Problem with V8SC and pretty much any major series is parity and cost cutting so if you have a stock based series how do you ensure the former and latter and not rankle the diehard fans?
7th July 2011, 18:10
Bob Riebe

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Originally Posted by wedge

Problem with V8SC and pretty much any major series is parity and cost cutting so if you have a stock based series how do you ensure the former and latter and not rankle the diehard fans?

Screw parity.
Do as they used to do, build a car that can run with the competition, or keep trying till you do.
Till the fwd crap-wagon farce, even NASCAR said, if you want to run, you sell it.

In a true stock based series, race only special items such as rear-ends, trannies etc. cannot be used, saving thousands of dollars.
The lack of this is what screwed the IMSA GT series.
11th July 2011, 16:58
Mark in Oshawa

For those not paying attention, Bob don't care about the quality of the show, or the economics for the manufacturers, he just believes in build it and race it.

That business model died for a reason..but I am not sure I can put my finger on why that reason came about except things happen because economic factors more often than not...
13th July 2011, 07:23
Bob Riebe

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Originally Posted by Mark in Oshawa

For those not paying attention, Bob don't care about the quality of the show, or the economics for the manufacturers, he just believes in build it and race it.

That business model died for a reason..but I am not sure I can put my finger on why that reason came about except things happen because economic factors more often than not...

Oh yes, the IMSA, which was based on ACO PARITY based rules, is doing SOOOO well.

Indy cars which are based on PARITY is doing SOOOO well.

Try sticking with the facts.
14th July 2011, 04:59
call_me_andrew

You don't need technological parity when you have reward weight.
14th July 2011, 05:09
slorydn1

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Originally Posted by Bob Riebe

Oh yes, the IMSA, which was based on ACO PARITY based rules, is doing SOOOO well.

Indy cars which are based on PARITY is doing SOOOO well.

Try sticking with the facts.

Ok. NASCAR, which is based on parity, is kicking everyone's butt in the dirt except for F1.

Is that factual enough?
14th July 2011, 05:20
slorydn1

You're kidding me, Right?

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Originally Posted by call_me_andrew

And why are you posting here?

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Originally Posted by slorydn1

Since there is no Aussie V8 in the USA forum, and the Nascar forum covers stock car racing in the US, it seems like the perfect place for this thread to be posted....

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Originally Posted by call_me_andrew

There are forums for touring cars and something called "national racing" take your pick.

Ok, since you obviously didn't care too much for my nicely put PC answer so let's try this one on for size:

Its here because I said it could stay here. :D
14th July 2011, 05:26
slorydn1

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Originally Posted by Lee Roy

Yep. Wanna see how fast a NASCAR thread on the IRL forum would get booted?

Oh I dunno Lee Roy, I talk about Nascar all the time in the Indy car forum, and my posts never got pulled (and I'm not just talking about the ones made since I became a mod).

I usually try to be respectful of the other forms of racing and try to understand their sensitivities to certain issues when comparing one form to the other. That seems to have gone a long way for me, anyway
14th July 2011, 19:39
Mark in Oshawa

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Originally Posted by slorydn1

Oh I dunno Lee Roy, I talk about Nascar all the time in the Indy car forum, and my posts never got pulled (and I'm not just talking about the ones made since I became a mod).

I usually try to be respectful of the other forms of racing and try to understand their sensitivities to certain issues when comparing one form to the other. That seems to have gone a long way for me, anyway

Lee Roy is on an anti IRL screed and it is obvious when he tries to post over there and he wonders why he gets a hot reception?

I float between the two, and I love both forms of racing pretty much equally. I have never been told I couldn't post what I posted on either...and I more or less respect the basic idea of two separate threads....

And I don't mind dragging in the Aussie v8's....because once people see them live in Texas, They are going to have fans over here that haven't completely bought in from watching them on TV.

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