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So.... I heard that the 2011 Bathurst 12hr will introduce the FIA GT3 spec cars into the Bathurst 12hr given the field success in this years Demolition Debry for Squillionaires catagory.

I actually think this will be pretty cool and it will be interesting to see if it gets much internation interest from competitors.

I'm also going to be interested to see what Benny has to do to get a drive in Deano's Mosler for the event. Although given Deano changes cars like most of us change underwear he'll probably be driving the Ascari or something in 2011. :)

http://www.speedcafe.com.au/2010/03/15/fia...thurst-12-hour/

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Marlin Grand Master

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80K? Easy, i will just sell my R32 :dry: ... errr :)

80k was just a wild stab in the dark (it's likely more!), I haven't actually spoken to Deano about it.

I based it on the sums for three people we did to run the 2007? ex Denyer STi and added about 40% for the cock car.

The biggest issue is, you spend your money up front, the money's gone, and you may not get a drive if the car breaks or is involved in a prang before you get in.

I'm of the understanding that a lot of the "teams" that run these multi driver enduros also require a driver to contribute up front to a "write off/repair fund", meaning that no matter who is driving, if the car is damaged or written off, every team member pays. If there's no damage, you get the "deposit" back. So you really need to trust your co-drivers and everyone around you! lol

Kind of takes the sheen off running an event like that for me, far far far too rich for this lil black duck. And I don't yet have false teeth.

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PHaT MR30

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So.... I heard that the 2011 Bathurst 12hr will introduce the FIA GT3 spec cars into the Bathurst 12hr given the field success in this years Demolition Debry for Squillionaires catagory.

I actually think this will be pretty cool and it will be interesting to see if it gets much internation interest from competitors.

I'm also going to be interested to see what Benny has to do to get a drive in Deano's Mosler for the event. Although given Deano changes cars like most of us change underwear he'll probably be driving the Ascari or something in 2011. :)

http://www.speedcafe.com.au/2010/03/15/fia...thurst-12-hour/

The Mosler was leased off Tony Quinn I believe, that man has more toys than ive had roots.

Sinful Grand Master

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I think its great for the spectator but bad for the regular team that compete :down:

The usual guys that run in the 12hr have got no flippin hope now of coming anywhere close to the top 10..not to mention all the other things that are agaisnt you..

Going to wreak it I reckon :)

Marlin Grand Master

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No one knows where anyone came except for first anyway, so it's a mute point imo.

There's always been a bazillion classes in it, so there will always be something for everyone to win.

The event was much much more exciting before the cost limit came in, but I still think it preferable if the cars were production based rather than race cars, but in reality that would just double the expence of fielding a top level car.

hrd-hr30 Grand Master

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FIA GT3 is basically the cars you see in the Aus GT championship. They had a good field at the F1 last weekend, so its no surprise to see them added to the 12hr. GT cars and endurance racing go hand in hand. As long as there are no bullshit repeats of the Monaro debacle, I think it will be great to see the sports cars back at the 12hr!

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