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2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 13th, 2013, 4:38 pm
by GIFFO97
I'm a bit of a V8 Supercar Nut and i know alot of others here are, So i thought i'd be a good idea to create this thread. In this thread, First up i will post all of our Liverys & Listed Drivers/Teams for this season :) And i will post race results on race weekends and also major news. As a V8 Supercar fan, this is something I'd like to do, And i know it will keep forum members upto date with all the latest V8 Supercar news! Well lets get into it!!!

CURRENT 2013 LIVERYS

2013 Ford FG Falcon, Charlie Schwerkolt Racing (FPR), #18 Alex Davison.

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2013 Ford FG Falcon, Pepsi Max Crew (FPR) #5 Mark Winterbottom.

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2013 Ford FG Falcon, Pepsi Max Crew (FPR) #6 Will Davison.

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2013 Holden VF Commodore, Team BOC (BJR) #8 Jason Bright.

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2013 Holden VF Commodore, Garry Rogers Motorsport, #33 Scott McLaughlin, #34 Alexandre Premat.

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2013 Holden VF Commodore, Holden Racing Team, #2 Garth Tander, #22 James Courtney.

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2013 Nissan Altima, Norton 360 Racing (Nissan Motorsport), #36 Michael Caruso, #360 James Moffat.

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2013 Nissan Altima, Jack Daniels Racing (Nissan Motorsport), #7 Todd Kelly, #15 Rick Kelly.

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2013 Holden VF Commodore, Supercheap Auto Racing (Walkinshaw Racing), #66 Russell Ingall.

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2013 Holden VF Commodore, Lockwood Racing (BJR), #14 Fabian Coulthard.

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2013 Holden VF Commodore, Red Bull Racing Australia (888 Race Engineering), #1 Jamie Whincup, #888 Craig Lowndes.

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2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63, Irwin Racing (Erebus Motorsport), #4 Lee Holdworth.

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2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63, HHA Racing (Erebus Motorsport), #47 Tim Slade.

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2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63, SP Tools Racing (Erebus Motorsport), #9 Maro Engel.

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2013 Ford FG Falcon, Bottle-O Racing Team (FPR), #55 David Reynolds.

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2013 Holden VF Commodore, Wilson Security Racing, #21 David Wall.

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2013 Ford FG Falcon, (Wilson Security Racing) Dick Johnson Racing, #12 Jonny Reid, #17 Tim Blanchard.

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2013 Holden VF Commodore, Team HiFlex (Tony D'Alberto Racing), #3 Tony D'Alberto.

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2013 Holden VF Commodore, Tekno Autosports, #19 Jonothan Webb.

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2013 Holden VF Commodore, Tekno Autosports, #97 Shane Van Gisbergen.

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2013 Holden VF Commodore, Lucas Dumbrell Motorsport, #80 Scott Pye.

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2013 Holden VF Commodore, Lucas Dumbrell Motorsport, #88 Dean Fiore.

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SPECIAL EDITION (NON-CURRENT) 2013 LIVERYS

Dick Johnson Racing, Clipsal 500 (Both) & Australian GP (Wilson Security only).
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Holden Racing Team, Pukekohe 400.
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Jonathan Webb (Tekno Autosports) Clipsal 500.
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Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 13th, 2013, 9:28 pm
by ed40
I used to be a big fan but it has become boring over the past few years with a certain team thrashing the competition with two different branded shells.
I still think Redbull team will be the ones to beat this year but the COTF seems interesting and I will be tuning in to watch the first race for sure.

FUCKING SPEWING that giz is in a holden team this year so not sure who I will follow now. Most likely Winterbottom.


Anyone been/go to Bathurst? Thinking about going over this year but wondering what the accommodation is like there? Will it be packed out already? I want a hotel type room with a shower n stuff.

Cheers

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 13th, 2013, 9:59 pm
by Mr. CVE
Any news on the Mercedes ? hangin to see that !

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 13th, 2013, 10:01 pm
by superhuS!
Mercedes will decimate all.

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 13th, 2013, 10:05 pm
by GIFFO97
ed40 wrote:I used to be a big fan but it has become boring over the past few years with a certain team thrashing the competition with two different branded shells.
I still think Redbull team will be the ones to beat this year but the COTF seems interesting and I will be tuning in to watch the first race for sure.

FUCKING SPEWING that giz is in a holden team this year so not sure who I will follow now. Most likely Winterbottom.


Anyone been/go to Bathurst? Thinking about going over this year but wondering what the accommodation is like there? Will it be packed out already? I want a hotel type room with a shower n stuff.

Cheers


SBR/Erebus Motorsport are chasing Giz, Planning to put him out of a 2013 drive. Terms of his release were he was not to drive or test a V8 Supercar in 2013 and he has already signed with Techno, A pretty low move. In saying that, Techno is aligned with T8 so he should have half a chance.
There will still be accomodation at Bathurst, Personnaly me. I'd tow a Caravan up there, Park on the top of the mountain and watch the races - It's been cleaned up nowadays, More of a family event than a bunch of bogans getting drunk and lighting cars on fire. If i was going to watch a race this year - Sandown is where i'd go. Only because you can see the whole track from the Grand Stand :)

In terms of the Mercedes, There have been Three Teasers by Irwin Racing but no news as yet, The cars are in their final stages. Majority of Liveries should be revealed by Next Weekends Eastern Creek Pre-Season test though :)

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 13th, 2013, 10:15 pm
by Mr. CVE
Last I heard late last year the Mercedes still didn't have running engines.

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 13th, 2013, 10:45 pm
by Zaneyxr6
This may sound stupid but why is the 2013 Nissan Norton 360 Race car sponsored by Volvo trucks?

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 13th, 2013, 11:01 pm
by GIFFO97
Wouldn't have a clue. The Stratco Commodore that i think Kelly Racing ran a few seasons back with David Reynolds? That was also sponsered by Volvo Trucks.

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 14th, 2013, 5:23 am
by justa6
[quote="ed40"

FUCKING SPEWING that giz is in a holden team this year so not sure who I will follow now. Most likely Winterbottom.

Well that sucks. I was under the impression he was finishing up racing. I always liked the giz, nice young kid, keen to have a go.

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 14th, 2013, 6:38 am
by Staff
Mr. CVE wrote:Any news on the Mercedes ? hangin to see that !

superhuS! wrote:Mercedes will decimate all.

I am interested to know as I haven't picked a team yet.

We all know ford have no hope at a podium finish.

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 14th, 2013, 6:41 am
by Staff
Mr. CVE wrote:Last I heard late last year the Mercedes still didn't have running engines.

Maybe they should have gone to CVE for their motors? ;)
Zaneyxr6 wrote:This may sound stupid but why is the 2013 Nissan Norton 360 Race car sponsored by Volvo trucks?

Prob as Vovlo don't have a team....

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 14th, 2013, 6:53 am
by SnyperEB
Red Bull are unveiling there car today.

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 14th, 2013, 7:36 am
by BROCKYB8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2kjp35EV6E
This was red bulls video i think its funny and cool .


According to auto action last week Mercedes were doing test on runways. THey even had pics of it .
DOnt know what motor

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 14th, 2013, 7:51 am
by BROCKYB8
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http://motoring.ninemsn.com.au/cars/motoraction/8609799/video-red-bull-racing-goes-harlem-shaking
Lol this is a pisser
I cant get the thing for the video
Red bull do harlem shake

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 14th, 2013, 8:18 am
by SnyperEB
BROCKYB8 wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2kjp35EV6E
This was red bulls video i think its funny and cool .


According to auto action last week Mercedes were doing test on runways. THey even had pics of it .
DOnt know what motor



Pretty sure they were doing it with Ford Holden and Nissan. Testing Aero stuff.

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 14th, 2013, 8:55 am
by justa6
[quote. Staff/quote]
I am interested to know as I haven't picked a team yet.

We all know ford have no hope at a podium finish.[/quote]

I can't see how you can say that. Fpr were consistently qualify on top, a lot of the time 1-2. And the fact that 2/3 of the cars were holden, having 5 Ford's in the top 10 sometimes more, means it wasn't as one sided as it may of looked.

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 14th, 2013, 9:00 am
by apoc
Yep the Merc was testing last week on the East Sale RAAF base. 3mins from my house :grin:
Along with Nissan. The Holden & Fords were tested a few months ago.
Sounded pretty epic!

I dont know how they got pics, its a pretty big smack for taking pictures on an air force base. Especially when there was an NDA on the testing event! I just happen to know one of the base COs.

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 14th, 2013, 9:04 am
by SnyperEB
Staff wrote:
Mr. CVE wrote:Any news on the Mercedes ? hangin to see that !

superhuS! wrote:Mercedes will decimate all.

I am interested to know as I haven't picked a team yet.

We all know ford have no hope at a podium finish.


Can't believe your thinking of changing teams Wayne!!!

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 14th, 2013, 9:28 am
by GIFFO97
Staff wrote:
Mr. CVE wrote:Any news on the Mercedes ? hangin to see that !

superhuS! wrote:Mercedes will decimate all.

I am interested to know as I haven't picked a team yet.

We all know ford have no hope at a podium finish.


Im not to sure about that. FPR may be the team to beat if you ask me, in saying that. We are quite out numbered though.
- Mitch.

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 14th, 2013, 9:34 am
by EFFalcon
those Pepsi max cars look stunning.

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 14th, 2013, 9:49 am
by SnyperEB
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Red Bull

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 14th, 2013, 9:55 am
by EFFalcon
the wheels almost look polished or chrome :P

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 14th, 2013, 10:15 am
by GIFFO97
Erebus Motorsport will be revealing the 3 AMG's later this evening.

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 14th, 2013, 12:51 pm
by Bipolar
LOL @ videos!!!

Stoner driving for them?

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 14th, 2013, 12:54 pm
by GIFFO97
Bipolar wrote:LOL @ videos!!!

Stoner driving for them?


Stoner is driving for them in the Development series in the 2012 Spec cars.

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 14th, 2013, 1:14 pm
by BROCKYB8
Bipolar wrote:LOL @ videos!!!

Stoner driving for them?


iM GLAD someone likes them

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 14th, 2013, 3:10 pm
by braad
Cant wait for erebus motorsport today

Imo those new wheels look arse most of the time

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 14th, 2013, 4:34 pm
by GIFFO97
Erebus revealing in a few hours - In other news, Monster Energy Drink is taking legal Action against Jamie Whincup for breeching his contract. Whincup sought to exit his contract in December after 888 Signed with Red Bull. Now Whincups personal sponser is Monster and he is driving a Red Bull, all the commotion is expected to be resolved in March in the Courts but untill then, Whincup will not be seen in any Red Bull promotions.

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 14th, 2013, 5:19 pm
by TAXI
I cant find any info on merc getting revealed.

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 14th, 2013, 5:34 pm
by GIFFO97
TAXI wrote:I cant find any info on merc getting revealed.


Erebus Motorsports Facebook page and on Speedcafe.
- Mitch.

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 14th, 2013, 8:04 pm
by GIFFO97
The one you've all been waiting for, Erebus Motorsport reveal;
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Check top post for individual pictures of cars.
Cheers, Mitch.

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 14th, 2013, 8:06 pm
by wicksy
Loving the Mercs!

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 14th, 2013, 8:14 pm
by Mr. CVE
Yep, Mercs looks the goods, especially in the orange and blue

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 15th, 2013, 6:53 am
by GIFFO97
These two are TEST-ONLY Liverys hence my reasoning not to add them to the Official Liverys at the top of the thread.

2013 Holden VF Commodore, Tekno Autosports, #97 Shane Van Gisbergen.
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2013 Holden VF Commodore, Tekno Autosports, #19 Jonathan Webb.
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Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 16th, 2013, 2:51 pm
by GIFFO97
DJR only fielded one car in this mornings 3 Hour Practice session at Eastern Creek due to Financial Difficulties - Nissan Motorsport only fielded Two of their Four Altimas, Results from the session are as follows;
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Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 16th, 2013, 3:36 pm
by braad
Wow, holden will have the manufacturers championship won after 3 rounds :amen:

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 16th, 2013, 6:28 pm
by ed40
15 holdens to 5 fords? are u fucking serious.

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 16th, 2013, 6:39 pm
by GIFFO97
ed40 wrote:15 holdens to 5 fords? are u fucking serious.

6 Fords, DJR didn't field there second car. Yes i am serious...

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 16th, 2013, 8:00 pm
by justa6
GIFFO97 wrote:
ed40 wrote:15 holdens to 5 fords? are u fucking serious.

6 Fords, DJR didn't field there second car. Yes i am serious...


Will be awesome if we smash them then, IF.

Re: 2013 V8 Supercar Championship Thread

PostPosted: February 16th, 2013, 8:11 pm
by Dumpsta
Thats just ridiculous. May as well call it what it is, the Holden V8 Supercar Series.

Cant really see the blue badge anywhere near a podium this year. :|