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Oran Park - the last round
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Racin Jason
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That sounds like a good idea Sez.
Peregrine
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Just an FYI in case any DJR supporters like to park on The Northern Road for a quick exit.......they ereceted no standing signs from Cobbity Road to the top of the hill late last week with towaway provisions for any offenders. Thought it best to let you all know now so you can plan alternative parking strategies...
Hey Peregrine, Mitch said we were going with you...[drunk]
(Off topic) Notice that GTR Tragic is suprisingly quiet on Ten-tenths about Skaife going under. When it was DJR struggling, he tried to dig up all sorts of bull5h!t about Dick defaulting. I notice you post there, how about giving him some stick? [gcs]
(Off topic) Notice that GTR Tragic is suprisingly quiet on Ten-tenths about Skaife going under. When it was DJR struggling, he tried to dig up all sorts of bull5h!t about Dick defaulting. I notice you post there, how about giving him some stick? [gcs]
Thetormentor
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Rob17, I will also be there on saturday. DJR Team mates gathering at 0930
Something to look forward to for those attending the event.
Oran Park farewells Supercars
THE Grand Old Lady, Oran Park Raceway, is set to be farewelled in grand style, as far as V8 Supercar racing is concerned, late next week.
The NRMA Motoring & Services Grand Finale will be held from December 4 to 7.
It will feature four days of pulsating action, highlighted by the V8 Supercars final round of the 2008 season.
It is the last time V8 Supercars will zoom around the Oran Park circuit.
As well, there will be several other classes of motor racing action for the fans over the four days.
No longer will V8 Supercars race at the magnificent layout, but the memories will remain forever.
Oran Park Raceway marketing manager Fred Tsioras and the management have been burning the midnight oil finalising preparations for the gala event.
``This will be one of the biggest ever events held at the track,'' Tsioras said.
``A lot of work, energy and effort has gone into making this farewell to the V8 Supercars a meeting to remember.
``We have a lot of things planned but we are keeping these celebrations under wraps until the meeting.''
Tsioras said several activities that were public at this stage included a farewell to champion Holden driver Mark Skaife, who is hanging up the racing helmet after a long and distinguished career.
Tsioras said there would be a special tribute to the V8 Supercar legend, who is a five-time winner at Bathurst and an icon of the sport.
Racing driver greats Dick Johnson, Jim Richards, Glenn Seaton, Bob Morris and broadcaster Mike Raymond will also be honoured.
Tsioras stressed that Oran Park Raceway would still be open for various race meetings in 2009.
``We're open for business next year,'' he said.
Oran Park Raceway track manager Jeff Boulous said the four days of racing promised be one of the most exciting ever held.
The history of motor racing at Oran Park Raceway dates back to 1963.
The first race meeting was held on January 1, 1963, and the first motorcycle racing was held on February 17, the same year.
Oran Park Raceway is home to three motor-racing circuits, two dirt circuits, two four-wheel-drive training venues and a skidpan.
The circuit is steeped in tradition and holds pride of place in Australian motor sport as the longest continuous host of a round of the Australian Touring Car championship (currently V8 Supercars).
Many of the greats of motor sport have raced around the track over the years, including the late Peter Brock, Allan Moffat and Sir Jack Brabham, just to name a few.
Oran Park is home to all motorsport, from V8 Supercars to club motorkhanas and everything in between.
The Grand Prix Circuit was built in the 1970s, and is Australia's only figure-eight national circuit.
The 2.6-kilometre layout incorporates the Yokohama Bridge as well as 12 of the most challenging corners in Australia.
It is arguably the best place in Australia to watch V8 Supercars, or any other motor sport.
With a mixture of slow, technical corners and fast sweepers, as well as some exciting changes of height, the Grand Prix circuit can be split into two separate circuits to be used simultaneously.
The south circuit is the original Oran Park track built in 1962, consisting of the main straight, pit lane garages and a constant-radius 180degree turn at the end.
It was the scene of many great touring car battles in the 1960s and early 1970s.
The north 800-metres figure-eight circuit was added to the south circuit in 1973 in time for Oran Park Raceway to host the Australian Grand Prix.
It is a short circuit consisting of two left and two right turns.
This track is ideal for driver training and home to Oran Park's now-famous Driftland racing for enthusiasts.
The skidpan track is a custom-built circuit for driver training.
The skid surface can be wetted down to assist drivers in driver-training activities.
Adding to the flexibility of the skidpan is a long bitumen road leading to the skidpan, allowing vehicles to enter it at speed.
There is also a flat, rally dirt track.
This dirt track offers several possible layouts.
It is excellent for dirt-track competitive events and home to Sideways Action Rally School.
Oran Park's Raceway Motocross and Rally Track consists of a wide variety of jumps and corners, and is used exclusively by the Macarthur Motocross Club.
When not in use for motocross, it is used as a four-wheel-drive training track and drivers also use it to test rally cars.
The Four Wheel Drive Park is a purpose-built park designed to train drivers in many facets of driving four-wheel-drive vehicles.
This includes climbs and side-to-side elevations and vehicles can even go ``swimming'' through water.
This tests the capabilities of the driver and vehicle.
This is a favourite of four-wheel-drive manufacturers for testing and evaluation of their vehicles.
Tickets for the farewell V8 Supercar race meeting are available through Ticketek.
Oran Park farewells Supercars
THE Grand Old Lady, Oran Park Raceway, is set to be farewelled in grand style, as far as V8 Supercar racing is concerned, late next week.
The NRMA Motoring & Services Grand Finale will be held from December 4 to 7.
It will feature four days of pulsating action, highlighted by the V8 Supercars final round of the 2008 season.
It is the last time V8 Supercars will zoom around the Oran Park circuit.
As well, there will be several other classes of motor racing action for the fans over the four days.
No longer will V8 Supercars race at the magnificent layout, but the memories will remain forever.
Oran Park Raceway marketing manager Fred Tsioras and the management have been burning the midnight oil finalising preparations for the gala event.
``This will be one of the biggest ever events held at the track,'' Tsioras said.
``A lot of work, energy and effort has gone into making this farewell to the V8 Supercars a meeting to remember.
``We have a lot of things planned but we are keeping these celebrations under wraps until the meeting.''
Tsioras said several activities that were public at this stage included a farewell to champion Holden driver Mark Skaife, who is hanging up the racing helmet after a long and distinguished career.
Tsioras said there would be a special tribute to the V8 Supercar legend, who is a five-time winner at Bathurst and an icon of the sport.
Racing driver greats Dick Johnson, Jim Richards, Glenn Seaton, Bob Morris and broadcaster Mike Raymond will also be honoured.
Tsioras stressed that Oran Park Raceway would still be open for various race meetings in 2009.
``We're open for business next year,'' he said.
Oran Park Raceway track manager Jeff Boulous said the four days of racing promised be one of the most exciting ever held.
The history of motor racing at Oran Park Raceway dates back to 1963.
The first race meeting was held on January 1, 1963, and the first motorcycle racing was held on February 17, the same year.
Oran Park Raceway is home to three motor-racing circuits, two dirt circuits, two four-wheel-drive training venues and a skidpan.
The circuit is steeped in tradition and holds pride of place in Australian motor sport as the longest continuous host of a round of the Australian Touring Car championship (currently V8 Supercars).
Many of the greats of motor sport have raced around the track over the years, including the late Peter Brock, Allan Moffat and Sir Jack Brabham, just to name a few.
Oran Park is home to all motorsport, from V8 Supercars to club motorkhanas and everything in between.
The Grand Prix Circuit was built in the 1970s, and is Australia's only figure-eight national circuit.
The 2.6-kilometre layout incorporates the Yokohama Bridge as well as 12 of the most challenging corners in Australia.
It is arguably the best place in Australia to watch V8 Supercars, or any other motor sport.
With a mixture of slow, technical corners and fast sweepers, as well as some exciting changes of height, the Grand Prix circuit can be split into two separate circuits to be used simultaneously.
The south circuit is the original Oran Park track built in 1962, consisting of the main straight, pit lane garages and a constant-radius 180degree turn at the end.
It was the scene of many great touring car battles in the 1960s and early 1970s.
The north 800-metres figure-eight circuit was added to the south circuit in 1973 in time for Oran Park Raceway to host the Australian Grand Prix.
It is a short circuit consisting of two left and two right turns.
This track is ideal for driver training and home to Oran Park's now-famous Driftland racing for enthusiasts.
The skidpan track is a custom-built circuit for driver training.
The skid surface can be wetted down to assist drivers in driver-training activities.
Adding to the flexibility of the skidpan is a long bitumen road leading to the skidpan, allowing vehicles to enter it at speed.
There is also a flat, rally dirt track.
This dirt track offers several possible layouts.
It is excellent for dirt-track competitive events and home to Sideways Action Rally School.
Oran Park's Raceway Motocross and Rally Track consists of a wide variety of jumps and corners, and is used exclusively by the Macarthur Motocross Club.
When not in use for motocross, it is used as a four-wheel-drive training track and drivers also use it to test rally cars.
The Four Wheel Drive Park is a purpose-built park designed to train drivers in many facets of driving four-wheel-drive vehicles.
This includes climbs and side-to-side elevations and vehicles can even go ``swimming'' through water.
This tests the capabilities of the driver and vehicle.
This is a favourite of four-wheel-drive manufacturers for testing and evaluation of their vehicles.
Tickets for the farewell V8 Supercar race meeting are available through Ticketek.
Racin Jason
Active member
I will be there on Saturday aswell. Where will the gathering be?
Car61
Administrator
Only one car (#60) running this weekend.
Gene hasn't run here before, so a conservative 25th in P1 & a move-up to 22nd in P2.
He didn't get a good run in Qualifying - with 7 Minutes to go, approaching T1 it got stuck in 4th gear & he had to park it in a safe spot & missed out on getting a run in the 'frantic last five'!
Car is straight & the crew are working on the gearbox - Hopefully we can improve our position in the 2 races.
Gene hasn't run here before, so a conservative 25th in P1 & a move-up to 22nd in P2.
He didn't get a good run in Qualifying - with 7 Minutes to go, approaching T1 it got stuck in 4th gear & he had to park it in a safe spot & missed out on getting a run in the 'frantic last five'!
Car is straight & the crew are working on the gearbox - Hopefully we can improve our position in the 2 races.
Whincup the champ for 2008 - congrats Jamie, a very worthy winner.
Done by coming from behind at the early part of the year and by winning races - not just by hanging in there.
Now, we need "team orders" for Lowndes to get by Jamie in races 2 and 3 to hopefully get by Tander and make it an all Ford 1,2, and 3 in the drivers championship and the team championship table too!!
Done by coming from behind at the early part of the year and by winning races - not just by hanging in there.
Now, we need "team orders" for Lowndes to get by Jamie in races 2 and 3 to hopefully get by Tander and make it an all Ford 1,2, and 3 in the drivers championship and the team championship table too!!
Racin Jason
Active member
Jamie has already said that he will repay Lowndes by helping him catch Tander for 3rd once the championship was wrapped up.