Anyone going to Austin for the Austrailian V8 Supercars next weekend?

[Jose]

Yep! I'll be on the pit box & in the paddock with the #17 Boss 302R if anyone wants to come by and say hi. It's a double-header weekend, racing Saturday & Sunday.

Did they broadcast any of the World Challenge race on Speed? Man I would have loved to have seen that.

[Bputacoma]

Welp, back from the race and It was awesome. I think the WC race was the best part, lots of action. The v8 race was good but i was expecting more passing. That Mercedes car sounded sooooooo sweeeeet.

It was nice meeting EW and MattB too. I had fun playing the iRacing Simulator at the Caddy booth. Did a 54.8 at Lime Rock. Fastest was 49.9, and i'm certain i coulda nailed low 50's. It was also hilarious watching trying it.

And i'm dead tired from the endless miles of walking and 95 degree heat.

[EW]

Thanks to Bputacoma for the tickets. Great facility but that thing is really spread out. High winds and partly cloudy skies helped with the heat. If you want to see the whole track, be prepared to walk your ass off! Elevation changes are huge. I think I'll get a seat and a parking pass next time. I was surprised that there was VERY little team merchandise. Lots of track/event hats, shirts, etc but only a few team products. 130 toll road goes right to it. Easy traffic flow in and out. 27 laps is a pretty short race so not much chance to work through the field. Wrecks take about 15min to clear and the race is either 27 laps or time, whichever comes first. Seems like they should be a little longer.

I had a great time and would do it again for sure.

It did not look like there were very many seats for the Austin 360 amphitheatre.

[Jose]

Welp, back from the race and It was awesome. I think the WC race was the best part, lots of action. The v8 race was good but i was expecting more passing. That Mercedes car sounded sooooooo sweeeeet.

It was nice meeting EW and MattB too. I had fun playing the iRacing Simulator at the Caddy booth. Did a 54.8 at Lime Rock. Fastest was 49.9, and i'm certain i coulda nailed low 50's. It was also hilarious watching trying it.

And i'm dead tired from the endless miles of walking and 95 degree heat.

Any pics? Sounds like you guys had a blast.

[SVT Lurch]

All you bastagis that are there need to hold up signs! I am just watching it on the Speed channel. Has higher resolution than real life.

Those who went, hop you are having a blast. I only get to watch it in 70* airconditioning on a 58" plasma widescrean with a fridge full of beer and snacks while I kick back on my recliner and smoke something other than a cigarette while I can pause and rewind something that looked cool.

On a serious not, I realize there is no substitute for being there but being your own boss makes you a slave driver.

I was there in the Cadillac tent on the top of the hill on Turn 1. No A/C, but the breeze sufficed and we had beverages and waiters. We did have A/C in the Escalades they used to transport us between that tent and the pavillion.

Did they broadcast any of the World Challenge race on Speed? Man I would have loved to have seen that.

World Challenge is to air June 16 according to the program. I've got a few pictures I'll upload tonight, hopefully including a video from inside the 3rd Escalade ESV on the parade lap on Saturday that decided to enter Turn 1 (near hairpin) at 75-80mph.

That Mercedes car sounded sooooooo sweeeeet.

Agreed!

MattB, I made it down to the Pratt/Miller paddock twice, but both times the Mustang paddock next door was empty.

[CJ]

Anyone take pics?

[Mach1]

I got a few, will post in a bit

[Mach1]

Going to start a new thread in pic and video, here is a giant panorama showing all of the v8sc's in the pits

[Jose]

World Challenge is to air June 16 according to the program. I've got a few pictures I'll upload tonight, hopefully including a video from inside the 3rd Escalade ESV on the parade lap on Saturday that decided to enter Turn 1 (near hairpin) at 75-80mph.

Thanks for the heads up!

[MattB]

Late is late. He writes the checks and is responsible for his crew and their mistakes. I got the full story from the officials involved. spoiled little shit.

Also noticed daddy had the street car for sale this weekend too. Maybe they are running out of money playing with the big boys? They better not burn their bridges with the little folk if he can't hack it in the big leagues.

Let me guess, you forgot to service the cool suit for him and had to fill it at the last minute....or was it gas?

Matt, I'm not going to get into a huge debate on here, but I guess maybe the officials even have it wrong because his Dad wasn't even there on Saturday or Sunday @ TWS, but maybe you know more than I do?

[Mach1]

On another note, Matt it was nice meeting you, thanks for the hospitality.

[b1ake]

Matt, I'm not going to get into a huge debate on here, but I guess maybe the officials even have it wrong because his Dad wasn't even there on Saturday or Sunday @ TWS, but maybe you know more than I do?

O'rly...... As the NASA Turns!

[MattB]

On another note, Matt it was nice meeting you, thanks for the hospitality.

You too Tyler! And bputacoma as well!

lol Blake

[aggie97]

Matt, I'm not going to get into a huge debate on here, but I guess maybe the officials even have it wrong because his Dad wasn't even there on Saturday or Sunday @ TWS, but maybe you know more than I do?

It was whoever was on the radio for him i never said it was his dad. I was just trying to guess why he was late to grid. No debate...just curious what the f up was.

[MattB]

It was whoever was on the radio for him i never said it was his dad. I was just trying to guess why he was late to grid. No debate...just curious what the f up was.

Well there was no radio in the car lol. I guess you already got the story from the officials though.