Actually, I believe it's to the south. There were several posts about it in the F1 thread a while ago. I'll see if I can relocate it.

Google Map to track site: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...2&z=16&iwloc=B

 

I know what you're saying, al. It's one of those strange local terms... if you zoom out, you'll see that Interstate 35 bisects Austin north to south. Even though you're absolutely correct that the location is, indeed, south of the center point of Austin, a lot of people locally would call the airport that's nearby, as well as Del Valle and Elroy, as east of Austin. That location in the link is correct. It's technically in a very small town called Elroy.

I know that's weird, but that Austin's claim... to keep it weird.

 

omg, real racing in america...

 

I've already had a V* Super Car for two years.

You Aussies are slow.....


G8 GT For the WIN!

 

^^^^ Gotta love a sense of humour.

 

not 10 miles from my house...

All good for me.

And Elroy is like a tire change store with a Texaco and a Grill next door that sells exoctic game meats (Kangaroo burgers and Yak Pizza I swear I am not making it up!). I drive through on my way to work.

Not sure, but think the $400 million spent means its in Austin, even if the ground USED to be Elroy.

 

Check out Darrell Waltrip (NASCAR) getting some Aussie love in a V8 Supercar hot lap.
Ahahaha!

 

Classic commentary .

In other news - Seems the V8 race is having it's last year in Hamilton NZ next year

 

Oh blimey.....

Pity the only resemblance to what you can actually purchase for transportation is the outer skin, lights and glass on the car , nothing else is from a road car Commodore or Falcon....around 15% is OEM.

But yeah, Bathurst has always been 'special'.

 

Guess who is joining the V8 Supercars next year....

NEEEEESAN...yep....NISSAN

Anyone care to guess what V8 car they will run??

There is rumor that Chrysler or even KIA may join in....they want to limit it to 5 makes only.

Lots of platform changes and regulations come in for 2013 season...and the start of the USA venture.

 

At freaking last !

 

Arrrr you are back!..

So what car are Nissan going to use?

 

They don't have anything suitable do they ?

 

The boss from Nissan Australia was on the Adelaide radio yesterday and gave a few things away,
Kelly brothers are going from GM to Nissan.

Regulations state it must be a 4 door sedan, so that rules out a V8 in an GTR (2 door) or 370Z.
He said it won't be a Maxima.

He said an announcement in a months time.

Callers said it could be an all new Nissan, I am thinking maybe a tie up with "Infiniti", talk is it is coming back to OZ...perhaps the G series re-badged as a Nissan ?

Could be an all new model, but next year?, I have not heard of any suitable all new 4 door Nissan?

http://www.speedcafe.com/2012/02/10/...-jack-daniels/

 

V8 Juke?

 

Funny, Nissan Oz are trying to work out a business case to import next gen Juke in 2016.

Anyway for V8 Supercars it has to be a 4 door Sedan, not SUV.

 

They're still coming along with the track, here... I don't think a date has been officially set for V8 Supercars, yet.

 

I love the V8's. I live 10 km from the track here in Darwin. The sound they make is beautiful and the speeds they reach is pretty good to.

You guys are in for a treat.

 

Track is going up here in Adelaide for the start of the 2012 season, the Clipsal 500 next month..

I heard they are going to try for Round 1 again next year (2013) so we will see the debut of the Nissan V8 Supercar...

 

Well at least it will be more than two models out on the track.

 

I got to see this live on tv. What makes it so funny is that he's a grown man who is no stranger to racing and his terrified commentary while riding.


Two reasons for you to watch NASCAR:
Sears Point
Watkins Glen

 

Funny that...and the guy who as won the most in recent years at Watkins Glen is an Aussie....?

 

have to admit,

i lived about 5 miles from where this track it/ going to be.. if it happens this year, i am very likely there.. the aussi supercars would get me there before f1. sorry.. i like good racing..

the v8 supercars right now is the best roadcouse racing!!!!!! and right now i get the german touring cars. and some fia stuff..

good racing with respect.. hey, but what do i know!

beers

 

No..I like your thinking mate...

I glad more manufacturers are coming into V8 Supercars, actually for me it was/is getting a little stale after 15 years of Ford and Holden (GM) only and ratings were/are fading.

Frankly F1 is f*cked..it is BORING...Boring and Boring, you rarely see REAL racing and hardly ever see good overtaking...they have become too clever for their own sake...too much tech...too much domineering by a few.

 

yea,

but you got to watch it.. F1 is like watching a possible train wreck. it could happen but likely it wont.. i am a big fan of mark weber!!!

the best part of F1 right now is qualifying.

i wish it would change, but it has not in the last 10 years. i miss the turbo days..

i put up a painting my mother did from the good old days..


beers