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Motorsports |OT| of Endurance Racing, Nascar, Rally, Sportscars, MotoGP, etc
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Psychotext
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Man, I like how that looks.
I'm here at the circuit. Lots of pit stop violations, Porsche 17 might be hosed despite the lead.
And agree, stupid name.
It looked like you probably had every seat to yourself; really empty but I guess what do they expect on a Saturday during football season in Texas.
xrnzaaas
Member
Was this news posted already?
http://www.carscoops.com/2015/10/nissan-gt-r-lm-nismo-to-return-to.html
Nissan isn't giving up with their GT-R LM Nismo and they're returning to endurance racing next year.
http://www.carscoops.com/2015/10/nissan-gt-r-lm-nismo-to-return-to.html
Nissan isn't giving up with their GT-R LM Nismo and they're returning to endurance racing next year.
Jezbollah
Member
.. when Bathurst bites..
http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/qualifying-stopped-after-mostert-crash
http://www.v8supercars.com.au/news/championship/qualifying-stopped-after-mostert-crash
bobnowhere
Member
Yeah nasty accident. Mostert has a broken left femur, left wrist and 5 corner workers were also injured. One with chest injuries, he was also air lifted with Chaz and 4 with minor inuries.
Big Takeover
Member
Ouchy. Watching the in-car on that first big hit made me flinch.
They should really take a look at how the gear stick is placed in the car. It clearly broke his leg, and it seems obvious now that would be the outcome in a big crash.
They should really take a look at how the gear stick is placed in the car. It clearly broke his leg, and it seems obvious now that would be the outcome in a big crash.
Jezbollah
Member
bobnowhere
Member
Bathurst update: Mostert underwent surgery this morning to set the bones, he'll be fine but his season is over and 7 marshals were treated by the Docs, 6 had shock and 1 had minor injuries and has been release AOK.
Also this happened this morning at the track.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sZ3u4lJm3E
Fractured ribs and a punctured lung but will be fine.
Speeds are only going up at Bathurst, track safety hasn't really improved and driving standards especially in lower categories are only getting worse. At some point in the near future some serious decisions are going to have to be made about the tracks future.
Also this happened this morning at the track.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sZ3u4lJm3E
Fractured ribs and a punctured lung but will be fine.
Speeds are only going up at Bathurst, track safety hasn't really improved and driving standards especially in lower categories are only getting worse. At some point in the near future some serious decisions are going to have to be made about the tracks future.
First v8supercar race I've seen all year, and for the first time since I was a young kid 30 years ago I don't give a rats arse about it compared to previous years. Wankers sending it to pay TV killed my interest. Still love the race, just don't care about the series or who wins. Well done guys! :/
Solaire of Astora
Death by black JPN
Was there last year but couldn't make it this year. Probably for the best because I'm a little sick and the weather is terrible.
In other Motorsport news, the moto3, moto2 and motogp races at motegi have been given the go ahead today despite not having a medical helicopter available. The nearest hospital is 50 minutes away by road. Got my fingers crossed that there are no accidents today. Whoever allowed the relaxing of the helicopter rule is putting lives at risk.
Elfforkusu
Member
Aw yeah, LMP1s in heavy rain. ᕕ(ᐛᕗ
ᕗbobnowhere
Member
Seems a crazy decision after what happened to Elias yesterday.
Ugh, same. Though seeing Ambrose as one of the secondary drivers did get me a little enthusiastic about it.
A little.
Business
Member
You mean De Angelis.
Glad Rossi could extend his lead a tiny bit at least. Gonna be mighty hard but today was an important step, specially considering how it looked 10 laps from the end.
bobnowhere
Member
No idea why I was thinking Elias.
De Angelis' condition has worsened overnight, they've found an inter-cranial bleed now.
Yeah, that was nice. But yeah, they killed the category for me, really. But hell, F1 has done the same thing. I was downloading or streaming the races at the start of the season, but a crappy season combined with half the races on pay tv just isn't worth the hassle to me.
Yup, majority of motorsports have gone down the toilet with the complete lack of FTA coverage, at least here in Australia. Next year I'll be tempted to get a full WEC sub, if only I remember when the actual races are on. I think I'll find it better to dedicate a half a day to watching a race once a month rather than an hour or two here or there whenever I might get to see an F1 race (maybe).
I'd even be happy if there was an easy way to get all races of any particular format so long as it was on a regular basis. Brazilian Stock Car, WTCC, whatever. Even WRC is a better spectator sport than F1 and V8SC is now.
FWIW Star Sports India streams all the F1 races for free (did charge at the start of the season, $10AU total but then refunded it) (and "live", with a delay of around 30s or so, but that's internets for you) so all you need is a Getflix sub for it to work. Sometimes I watch it in bed with the iPad app and it's pretty fantastic.
UK is guilty of it for F1. Looks like Sky are loosing interest in it though which means, no doubt, BT will try to pick it up to spite them. Ideally Eurosport would have everything since it's the cheapest and most accessible channel for everyone. BT Sport is doing a damn fine job of supporting all aspects of motorsport and still allowing some to stream online or put up highlights on Youtube.
Speaking of F1: Them putting the European race on the same weekend as Le Mans is some world class bullshit. I hope the viewers tank for them.
What's the European race? There's a good chance I won't watch it (live), much rather spend $15 or whatever to get a full weekend's worth of coverage for Le Mans.
I don't think it affects me all that much anyway, have a feeling it happens at a pathetic time for Australians.
Azerbaijan I believe?
Good luck getting people to watch this junker of a track over the beauty that is LeMans.
Aye, for some reason they are calling it the European GP. You know because Britain, Belgium and Germany aren't in the EU. Fuck them for taking away Hulks chance at defending his title.
Wouldn't surprise me if he pulls a sickie.Aye, for some reason they are calling it the European GP. You know because Britain, Belgium and Germany aren't in the EU. Fuck them for taking away Hulks chance at defending his title.
Edit: I think it'll start around 8am our time, if my calcs are correct (and it starts around 2pm local). Still, I know where my eyes will be.
And yes, that track looks like a right turd. F1 doing all they can to make sure I won't be back next year. I've already downgraded my usual 4-day premium ticket at Melbourne next year to a one-day general admission on the Saturday... can imagine a number of others are doing the same.
Mastah
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Holy shit, what an absolutely phenomenal MotoGP race. Race of the year in motorsport, I'm still sweating like a pig
http://gfycat.com/ThornyCostlyBellsnake# Poor seagull, though.
http://gfycat.com/ThornyCostlyBellsnake# Poor seagull, though.
Cheeseman Battitude
Member
Wingull fainted.
bobnowhere
Member
Yeah, it was an amazing race. I actually jumped out of my seat and screamed/yelled when Iannone passed Marquez and Rossi in one at MG.
http://rallytakeover.kinja.com/petter-solberg-puts-his-rallycross-citroen-up-for-sale-1737612800 - Petter Solberg listed his World Rallycross car for sale
I don't care if Tommi is too old, I want Makinen and Solberg WRC cars next year. It would be like a flashback to an era when drivers not named Sebastien were allowed to win the championship.
Psychotext
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Elvin Atombender
Member
Rossi will probably get disqualified for that!
Yeah, he will get penalty for that kick. I do not know, does he think that he is untouchable god or something that he can do stuff like that?
bobnowhere
Member
Holy shit, just saw it! That's mental. He'll have to be disqualified.
Forgot the race was on along with the V8s this afternoon.
Forgot the race was on along with the V8s this afternoon.
Rossi opened the pandora box with that press conference by shitting on Márquez. He acted like Mourinho, classless. And now he will eat crow.