2011 Bathurst FV 1600 - Last Lap Shunt
Last weekend was the Bathurst 12 hour with FV 1600 (Aussie version of FST) as one of the support races. Here are two veiws of the last lap, last corner for the win.
From the sidelines: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J-z_C3Ep5U
In car from the eventual winner: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NMA1...eature=related
Bill Bonow
"Wait, which one is the gas pedal again?"
That in-car shows a lot more action than the sideline shot...
Awesome video! Thanks!
From fifth to first in one corner!
Matt King
FV19 Citation XTC-41
CenDiv-Milwaukee
KEEP THE KINK!
Bathurst is one of the worlds great under recognized tracks. Great footage there.
But GEEZ! They are looking very fast down under. What, do they use the 2 Liter VW engine in Australia.
CREW for Jeff 89 Reynard or Flag & Comm.
They use 1600cc, just like we do in FST here in the U.S. Unlike here the Aussie's have combined the old FV (1200) with the new.
Rick,
As I understand, Bathurst is the big deal in OZ. The FV guys really love it. The footage is coming down "con-rod" straight (named after the most common part to fly out of the car whilst motoring by). The FV guys (both 1600 and 1200) are floating valves most of the way down the hill (con-rod). These car are pretty darn close to US FST other than fans and 15" wheels.
As Dave stated, CAMS (OZ version of SCCA) has blended (quite nicely i might add) FV 1200 and FV 1600 in the same race group.
If you like FV 1600 at Bathurst, here is a really great series of vids from Tim Hamilton at the 2008 race:
Race 1 part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fb1h_GKqw4M
Race 1 part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohpPs20QYYQ
Race 2 part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O076_8BQFjg
Race 2 part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLOAQxHdlig
Bill Bonow
"Wait, which one is the gas pedal again?"
Pretty dicey stuff and lots of contact. What's one of those front running cars sell for?
The above post is for reference only and your results may vary. This post is not intended to reflect the views and opinions of SCCA and should not be considered an analysis or opinion of the rules written in the GCR. thanks, Brian McCarthy, BOD area 9.
Mac,
Had to look up the exchange rate. Good time to sell (not buy) a car into Australia. The rate is 1:1. Looks like a top line car is in the $30k to $35k range. However, much like here the range of price and quality is wide.
See for yourself: http://www.fvee.org.au/classifieds
Bill Bonow
"Wait, which one is the gas pedal again?"
Bathurst Race 2
Here is a link to Race 2 from Tim Hamilton, good stuff.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGu5LMqQ70Q
Bill Bonow
"Wait, which one is the gas pedal again?"
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