At last! Another year of waiting has passed and once again I look forward to another 1000km spectacle of motorsport triumph! It's my one day a year I get to vege out on the couch with a dozen beers, a few bags of chips and some dip.
One of these years I'll get there in person but not this year...
Anyone here going, even better, riding the FJ there? :yahoo:
Should be a good year, last year before the rules allow once more foreign makes and models into the mix.
Without starting a fistfight what's your flavour, Holden or Ford? (popcorn) I'm a Holden man myself, but I'm not too feral about it, at the end of the day the best team wins doesn't really matter who and it's a damn fine race to watch.. :yahoo:
James
hk ht monaro shame they didn't race the hg ,, or the utes ,, not fussed who wins , as long as its not a blue oval
James, I've not been during the 2 horse race era. Used to attend fairly regularly way back when anything and everything raced, and also went to the Easter bike races a few times.
Now that the field is being opened up again, I might just be interested in going again!
Enjoy your couch day mate.
Harvy
+1 James. I luv Bathurst no matter the breed of vehicle. I can remember one Easter 1969, I spent 2 days camped on the Hill at Bathurst in my Light Blue 1967 HR Panel van with Chrome wheels (Oh yeeahhh the brake hubs were matching blue too). Then went on to the metropolis of Orange, to Race Short Circuit (DB32 in a hagon frame) then back over the range via Bilpin for "Scrambles" on a yamaha DT250. -The best 4 day weekend ya could wish for.
We couldn`t afford the admission into Bathurst.
I remember sneaken thru the long grass at 2am with a mate while my girlfriend (A real Pretty Knockout chick aged 17 - we`d had been together for 3 years which I think is illegal?) drove thru the ticket entrance with 3 dirt bikes on the trailer and 2 sets of mens one piece leathers hangin up in the back. The 2 ticket sellers had a fire raging in a drum (Cause it`s always cold at Bathurst in the dark). So they starts cracken on to the girlfriend, chaten `er up no end, (i`ve often wondered if they knew we were there) and I was seriously thinkin of doing a Rambo outa the scrub and punchin their lights out - but of course couldn`t afford to. -Wanted ta make sure that never happened again, - So I married her.
...........The car, Bikes and girl look a little different these days, she`ll still drive the getaway car and I`m still ready to defend her - unless of course I get free tickets inta Bathurst! or Phillip Island! (Somethings never change)
Quote from: fj11.5 on October 03, 2012, 05:57:28 PM
hk ht monaro shame they didn't race the hg ,, or the utes ,, not fussed who wins , as long as its not a blue oval
There, fixed the fuck up you made Rod. :biggrin:
Cheers
oh nice , mate :scratch_one-s_head:, can't add much to that , except at least with Ford, they circled the problem :rofl:
they race cars at Bathurst, well cover me in honey and roll me thru an ants nest :bye2:
Quote from: FJSpringy on October 04, 2012, 04:24:06 AM
they race cars at Bathurst, well cover me in honey and roll me thru an ants nest :bye2:
Hmmm, I think I'd prefer "Dip me in honey, and throw me to the lesbians" :wacko1:
For our Seppo mates, Bathurst is a hick town west of Sydney.
Once a year, the V8 powered taxis drive around in circles there.
There's two types of taxis, General Motors or Ford.
They are pretty much Pontiac G8's
Our Bogans,(think inbred Aussie redneck Hill Scoggin) bless their hearts,lose their shit completely,they hoot and gibber at each other all year long about it.
(http://images-2.drive.com.au/2011/10/06/2673106/car-on-fire-3_1024-600x400.jpg)
It's eerily similar to NASCAR,attracts pretty much the same fan and is as excruciatingly boring as well.
(http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2011/10/09/1226162/219332-2011-bathurst-1000-v8-race-fans.jpg)
Quote from: Klavdy on October 04, 2012, 06:31:48 AM
There's two types of taxis, General Motors or Ford.
Not any more.
They no longer share a single component with their look-a-like road going counterparts, not even body panels, which makes the whole Holden v Ford thing wierd.
Quote from: Klavdy on October 04, 2012, 06:31:48 AM
It's eerily similar to NASCAR,attracts pretty much the same fan and is as excruciatingly boring as well.
Except - there's bends that go BOTH ways! And bits of track that go UP and then bits of track that go DOWN!
And that's why they call the winner the Kiing of the Mountain.
Mt Panorama is the hill, not a mountain to be sure but it's still a damn big hill to drop a racetrack on.
To give you an idea, here's a Kiwi setting the lap record that remained unbeaten for 7 years.. (popcorn)
Greg Murphy's Bathurst Lap Record HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLPkTzIIY9M#ws)
craps all over NASCAR, , but the bogan redneck in me can't remember if it starts this weekend or next, , bring back the bikes, shame the COPS ruined it for everyone ,
Ahhh, the glory that was the Easter long weekend bike races at Bathurst (http://www.therealmountpanorama.com/bathursthistory/riots.php) when ruggedly handsome, suave and debonair motorcyclists would nightly battle cowardly cops for control of the mountain.
Burnouts and impromptu drag races led to police baton charges that were met by a hail of gasoline soaked toilet paper rolls,anarchy and chaos reigned supreme for the weekends, the cops loved it too.
QUOTE (//http://)
The Easter bike races on Mt Panorama began in the 1930s as biker camp out, "clubman" affairs. From the early1960s motor bike enthusiasts became identified and amplified in the media as a deviant culture (the Hells Angels image) and conflict between police and bikies ("police baiting") became institutionalised ? ritualised even. Each Easter young men of mostly working class origins headed for Bathurst expecting to contest with police what was acceptable behaviour in public space. Each Easter 300 or so police (also young men of mostly working class origin) rostered on for overtime at Bathurst knowing they would be contesting space with bikers who had no respect for them
Bathurst prep complete. Beer = open. Chippies = open. Dip = open. Holden flag = up. Obligatory Holden clothing = on. TV = on. Backside = glued to couch. Shit's gonna get real.
For those of you overseas who want a glimpse of what all the fuss is about, they stream it live here. Race start in 10min, goes for another 6 hrs or so..
2012 V8 Supercars Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4onmIljP0I#)
warm up lap, , go the reds ,
Quote from: fj11.5 on October 06, 2012, 06:31:55 PM
warm up lap, , go the reds ,
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/3/630_06_10_12_8_24_49.jpeg)
Heaven in the Manshed.
Awesome picture, General!!
Which FJ has the TV remote (TV clicker?)?? :good2: :biggrin: :biggrin: :i_am_so_happy: :i_am_so_happy:
looks like Good Times!!!! :drinks:
Quote from: paulfj03 on October 07, 2012, 08:06:38 AM
Awesome picture, General!!
Which FJ has the TV remote (TV clicker?)?? :good2: :biggrin: :biggrin: :i_am_so_happy: :i_am_so_happy:
looks like Good Times!!!! :drinks:
Klavdy`s old one of course. Also pushed everyone else outa the way, took the only grandstand seat & put his polished boots on my esky!!! :ireful:
Quote from: The General on October 07, 2012, 08:56:11 AM
Klavdy`s old one of course. Also pushed everyone else outa the way, took the only grandstand seat & put his polished boots on my esky!!! :ireful:
Oh...
You must be talking about the one without a beer, and the one you had to remove a skirt from...eh... :rofl2: :rofl2: :bomb: :empathy3:
Cheers!!!
:drinks:
Paul
I don't watch very much of Nascar at all.............I do love the Australian V8 Supercars though!
They used to put the 1000 on Speed channel........I watched it last year, but I didn't see it on this year.
The cars are coming to Texas next year........I'll be sure to be watching.......(Way better than nascar in my opinion, but I'm not a left turn only guy either) :drinks:
great set up general, , I missed most of the race , but seen Holden win on the news, so happy with that , spent most of the day playing games with the boy, and sorting out the ambulance ,
Quote from: Firehawk068 on October 07, 2012, 02:56:00 PM
I don't watch very much of Nascar at all.............I do love the Australian V8 Supercars though!
They used to put the 1000 on Speed channel........I watched it last year, but I didn't see it on this year.
The cars are coming to Texas next year........I'll be sure to be watching.......(Way better than nascar in my opinion, but I'm not a left turn only guy either) :drinks:
I believe they are running on an oval track in Texas - just like NASCAR unfortunately......... but the best news is that its not just going to be a Holden/Ford race next year - adding Nissan and Mercedes that I have heard of for sure, and maybe other makes as well...... now its going to be far more interesting!
Harvy
The CEO for GMH announced yesterday, during an interview with channel 7, that top of the line HSV Commodores will be marketed in the US and will be racing in next years Nascar series. Didn't say which, Sprint Cup or Nationwide. Pete.
Quote from: oldktmdude on October 07, 2012, 09:02:24 PM
The CEO for GMH announced yesterday, during an interview with channel 7, that top of the line HSV Commodores will be marketed in the US and will be racing in next years Nascar series. Didn't say which, Sprint Cup or Nationwide. Pete.
Bet you dollars to donuts that they're labeled as either Pontiacs or Chevys.
Arnie
Doug when you say "foot protection must be worn" in your man shed I presume you mean thongs
Quote from: FJSpringy on October 08, 2012, 03:40:19 PM
Doug when you say "foot protection must be worn" in your man shed I presume you mean thongs
Haha! That cracks me up.. In NZ, a "thong" is a g-string. You must mean jandals, bro. :good2: (popcorn)
Quote from: FJSpringy on October 08, 2012, 03:40:19 PM
Doug when you say "foot protection must be worn" in your man shed I presume you mean thongs
,, don't confuse the statesmen, , flip flops guys, ( thongs )
jandals mate, that's as funny as thongs :lol: , , worked with a kiwi bloke , , kept saying bring the sulo over so I can fill it up, , seemed happy with the wheely bin
Quote from: Arnie on October 08, 2012, 09:03:23 AM
Bet you dollars to donuts that they're labeled as either Pontiacs or Chevys.
Arnie
He did say that they will be badged "Chev"
Quote from: tmkaos on October 08, 2012, 04:25:43 PM
Quote from: FJSpringy on October 08, 2012, 03:40:19 PM
Doug when you say "foot protection must be worn" in your man shed I presume you mean thongs
Haha! That cracks me up.. In NZ, a "thong" is a g-string. You must mean jandals, bro. :good2: (popcorn)
Yeah, a lot of Workplace health & Safety regulations came in here since you guys started crossing the ditch in big numbers,..........at least now I know why they tell us not to walk backwards when wearing our chinese steel caps!
A lot of confusion here with our anzac mates. eg ask`em ta say the words "six, sex, socks, sucks & sax" .....and they say the same word six times.....some of our brothels on the Gold Coast had to hire interpreters as well as a paddock! :sarcastic:
OMG the mental image of a sheep in a G-string is to much to cope with :bye2:
Quote from: The General on October 08, 2012, 06:01:04 PM
Quote from: tmkaos on October 08, 2012, 04:25:43 PM
Quote from: FJSpringy on October 08, 2012, 03:40:19 PM
Doug when you say "foot protection must be worn" in your man shed I presume you mean thongs
Haha! That cracks me up.. In NZ, a "thong" is a g-string. You must mean jandals, bro. :good2: (popcorn)
Yeah, a lot of Workplace health & Safety regulations came in here since you guys started crossing the ditch in big numbers,..........at least now I know why they tell us not to walk backwards when wearing our chinese steel caps!
A lot of confusion here with our anzac mates. eg ask`em ta say the words "six, sex, socks, sucks & sax" .....and they say the same word six times.....some of our brothels on the Gold Coast had to hire interpreters as well as a paddock! :sarcastic:
Okay I :flag_of_truce: there's more of you Aussies on here than Kiwi's.. ganging up on a fulla what's a man to do? :good2:
Quote from: FJSpringy on October 08, 2012, 06:24:38 PM
OMG the mental image of a sheep in a G-string is to much to cope with :bye2:
Ahh, FJSpringy you obviously just haven't met the right sheep yet... Ewe'd be surprised.. :rofl2:
I'm no Aussie, I'm a two headed tasmanian :lol:
Quote from: tmkaos on October 08, 2012, 06:41:40 PM
Ahh, FJSpringy you obviously just haven't met the right sheep yet... Ewe'd be surprised.. :rofl2:
sorry guys I will have to pass somehow I have misplaced my velcro gloves and gumboots :dash2:
You still cracked a fat but, eh 'Bro.
(http://i49.tinypic.com/33ojok7.jpg)
Quote from: Harvy on October 07, 2012, 06:07:11 PM
I believe they are running on an oval track in Texas - just like NASCAR unfortunately......... but the best news is that its not just going to be a Holden/Ford race next year - adding Nissan and Mercedes that I have heard of for sure, and maybe other makes as well...... now its going to be far more interesting!
Harvy
Nope..............They are running at the "Circuit Of The Americas" (New World Class road course, that they are just putting the finishing touches on) next year...........I am heading there in 6 weeks for the Formula-1 race......They are also bringing Moto GP next year also...........Hopefully they can stay for awhile.
Quote from: Arnie on October 08, 2012, 09:03:23 AM
Quote from: oldktmdude on October 07, 2012, 09:02:24 PM
The CEO for GMH announced yesterday, during an interview with channel 7, that top of the line HSV Commodores will be marketed in the US and will be racing in next years Nascar series. Didn't say which, Sprint Cup or Nationwide. Pete.
Bet you dollars to donuts that they're labeled as either Pontiacs or Chevys.
Arnie
They are going to be sold over here as the "Chevy SS"
There is no more Pontiac, unfortunately............
Quote from: Firehawk068 on October 09, 2012, 11:50:28 PM
Quote from: Harvy on October 07, 2012, 06:07:11 PM
I believe they are running on an oval track in Texas - just like NASCAR unfortunately......... but the best news is that its not just going to be a Holden/Ford race next year - adding Nissan and Mercedes that I have heard of for sure, and maybe other makes as well...... now its going to be far more interesting!
Harvy
Nope..............They are running at the "Circuit Of The Americas" (New World Class road course, that they are just putting the finishing touches on) next year...........I am heading there in 6 weeks for the Formula-1 race......They are also bringing Moto GP next year also...........Hopefully they can stay for awhile.
Well that's good news!
Harvy