Clipsal 500 starts tomorrow

[poita]

anyone going?
whats everyones thoughts about this years V8's?

whos gonna win etc etc etc




http://www.bundabergredracing.com.au/bundy/images/profiles/The_Car.jpg

Car Profle

• Make/model: Walkinshaw Racing prepared Holden Commodore VE V8 Supercar

• Car number: #24

• Chassis history: Walkinshaw Racing chassis #WR008, debuted at Round 6 of the 2008 V8 Supercar Championship at Hidden Valley. 1 race win – race 3 at Oran Park, Rnd 14, 2008 with Rick Kelly

• Power output: 600 BHP at 7,500RPM

• Acceleration: 0-100km/h in 3.7 seconds

• Top speed: 300km/h


VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS

Vehicle: Bundaberg Red Racing Commodore VE
Vehicle Weight: 1350kg (Category Minimum)
Fuel Capacity: 120 Litre
Car-To-Pit: Optus digital service to Pi Reseasrch software through Radio Telemetry Transfer Dell Computer
Seat: Recaro
Steering Wheel: Momo

DRIVETRAIN SPECIFICATIONS

Engine: Holden Motorsport 5.0 litre fuel injected V8, Holden Motorsport developed cylinder heads, fuel injection, intake and exhaust system, Category control MoTech endgine management control system.
Estimated Power: 620 + BHP limited to maximum 7,500 RPM
Gearbox: 6-speed Holinger gearbox - Australian Made
Differential: Motive 9"
Top Speed: 300kph, 0-100 in 3.6 secs

HANDLING

Suspension (Front): Holden Motorsport developed double wishbone designed for racing with adjustable camber. Cockpit adjustable front roll bar
Suspension (Rear): Holden Motorsport developed. Location by four-link parallel arms and Watts link. Cockpit adjustable rear antiroll bar
Brakes (Front): Alcon Racing 6-piston front califers with 375mm ventilated discs
Brakes (Rear): Alcon Racing 6-piston rear calipers with 340mm ventilated discs
Wheels: O.Z wheels, 17" by 11" magnesium alloy
Tyres: Dunlop control tyre

[immenotu]

Cant wait for it to start, the break between seasons is just too long lol.

Im a massive HRT fan, go GT :D

Their new car is looking hot too!

[MatsHolden]

Looking forward to the weekend!

[Jerram]

Cant wait for it to start, the break between seasons is just too long lol.



Tell me about it - it's the same with F1 (but not WRC for some reason).

[gman]

Only thing that gets me through is my own track time and A1GP...

Bring on the V8 Supertaxi's and F1 and WRC and WTCC and BTCC....

[DirtyHarry]

ehhh....my motobike is quicker than that heavy lump of rusted metal.

[dieselhead]

I'm going tomorrow, corporate box right above the paddocks :) Stay tuned for some pictures-I'm getting my D90 to do some work baby! :D

[gman]

ehhh....my motobike is quicker than that heavy lump of rusted metal.

Straight line maybe...Around a track...Ahhhh no....My Ducati is slower around Eastern Creek than a decent car...

Check times at tracks like Sepang, Phillip Island etc for the Superbikes etc against the cars that run there..

[immenotu]

Bring on the V8 Supertaxi's and F1 and WRC and WTCC and BTCC....


+1

And dont forget V8 utes and Aussie Racing Cars for a bit of fun in amongst the serious stuff!

[gman]

Yeah them too... :)

[DirtyHarry]

yeah i know, in a straight line i can wipe the smile off the old man with the 427 who thinks he got value for money, but yeah further down the line, or up a hill hell eat me up like a german porno star.

[lee683]

go HRT.

should be a good year with some of the new changes.
but i dont like the new start race 2 from where u qualified for race one. so if u qualifie 10th for race one and finish 2nd ion race one. u then have to start back on 10th for race 2

[MatsHolden]

go HRT.


but i dont like the new start race 2 from where u qualified for race one. so if u qualifie 10th for race one and finish 2nd ion race one. u then have to start back on 10th for race 2

Yeah, a bit stupid I thought!

[dieselhead]

Some Clipsal 2009 pictures here (http://picasaweb.google.com/sabloke/DropBox?feat=directlink#)

[lee683]

nice