Bathurst 1000 predictions
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MeL_aCwOrTh
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My god.. its either goin to b Skaife & Tander or the Kelly brothers to take it out.. Go Holden!!!
Forbesy
Member
Couldn't agreed more with walc, Lowdesy all the way. had a slow start to the year but is flying home, should do it with ease.
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ShadowWolf
made the best team and car win, i am a holdern man, but seeing it is a 161 lap race, who ever car last it will win
Deadman Inc
1990 − 2011. Retired 2012 − 2013. Back Again 2014
I bleed blue blood...Lowndes to win Bathurst!!
The Insider
Trophy Collector
Skaife will win... again
Lowndes will probably come close but crash near the end
161 laps... it is long way lol and a lot can happen!
Lowndes will probably come close but crash near the end
161 laps... it is long way lol and a lot can happen!
Black Duck
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FORD = First On Race Day - It is time to take the mountain, when the flag drops the BS stops 161 laps later, go the FPV Team !!
boston_represent
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Ford to win Bathurst 1000 in 2006!
I'm a massive V8 Supercar fan and a one eyed Ford man! I honestly feel like it's the Blue Oval's turn this year and the Bathurst drought must surely come to an end after 7 long and painful years since it's last victory on the mountain. I'm a huge Lowndes fan and I'd love nothing more than to see him conquer the great race in a Ford. After 4 2nd place finishes, it's well and truly time for another 1st place finish. Marcos Ambrose didn't get the chance to win it and cap off a stellar career in V8s so I'm hoping Lowndsie can achieve the feat which has proven to be so elusive for Ford over the years. The infamous plastic bag incident robbed Lowndes of certain victory in 2002 and I remember going home from the race in huge disappointment. I hope 2006 will be a different story on Mount Panorama for Craig Lowndes and all the Fords!
GO FORD!
I'm a massive V8 Supercar fan and a one eyed Ford man! I honestly feel like it's the Blue Oval's turn this year and the Bathurst drought must surely come to an end after 7 long and painful years since it's last victory on the mountain. I'm a huge Lowndes fan and I'd love nothing more than to see him conquer the great race in a Ford. After 4 2nd place finishes, it's well and truly time for another 1st place finish. Marcos Ambrose didn't get the chance to win it and cap off a stellar career in V8s so I'm hoping Lowndsie can achieve the feat which has proven to be so elusive for Ford over the years. The infamous plastic bag incident robbed Lowndes of certain victory in 2002 and I remember going home from the race in huge disappointment. I hope 2006 will be a different story on Mount Panorama for Craig Lowndes and all the Fords!
GO FORD!
boston_represent
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Ford wins Bathurst 2006!
GO FORD! BATHURST WINNERS 2006!
GO FORD! BATHURST WINNERS 2006!
Craig Ryan
Member
I'm a Holden fan, but I can't see a more fitting winner then Lowndes!!
He may have defected a few years ago, but I couldn't be more happier to see him win today. He was still trying to smile on the podium after breaking down - A truely amazing bloke!
Well done #888 - Lowndes and Whincup!
P.S. Disgraceful effort by those Ford fans who booed the Kelly's onto the podium. Definetly not what today was all about....
He may have defected a few years ago, but I couldn't be more happier to see him win today. He was still trying to smile on the podium after breaking down - A truely amazing bloke!
Well done #888 - Lowndes and Whincup!
P.S. Disgraceful effort by those Ford fans who booed the Kelly's onto the podium. Definetly not what today was all about....
Pirate Pete
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He's no defector he's a true bloody champion.
walc
#@&*~!! ten pin!!
I agree fitting for Lowndesy to win and yes a disgrace for the booing (it happens in all sports now though doesn't it?? still very ordinary)
As for the defecting bit, I don't know and most of us will never know the full story. In his defense though, if I turned up to work one day (being the #1 driver for my team) and my chief engineer was now working for the #2 and I wasn't consulted or advised I'd be outta there like a flash too... Congrats to Craig Lowndes AND Jamie Whincup... GO HOLDEN!!
BTW... check out post #3 for my prediction!!!
tenpin albury
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couldn t agree with u more and im a ford fan
Lowndesy was awsome and so was Whincup they deserved it all the way
boston_represent
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Porter dies from Bathurst injuries
Porter dies from Bathurst injuries
October 08, 2006
MARK Porter died today as a result of the injuries he sustained in a crash at Mount Panorama on Friday while preparing for the Bathurst 1000.
Porter died at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney after sustaining serious head and chest injuries in a 180km/h crash with David Clark during a second-tier V8 race at the Bathurst meeting.
The Gold Coast-based New Zealander, 31, is survived by his wife, Adrienne, and one-year-old son, Flynn.
His parents had flown in from New Zealand and were at his bedside when he died.
Porter's family issued a statement tonight announcing his death "with untold sadness".
"The family wishes to convey their heartfelt appreciation for the efforts of the medical crews who have been involved all the way through - at the track, at the Bathurst Base Hospital and at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, and all of those who transported Mark between those facilities," the statement said.
"They gave Mark every chance at life, for which we thank them.
"The family also expresses their appreciation of the efforts of the officials of V8 Supercars Australia, all of whom have done their utmost to support all those involved in this tragedy."
Clark, 28, regained consciousness and was breathing unaided this morning.
He was taken to Nepean Hospital in Penrith in a critical condition on Friday.
Clark's Optima Sport team said the Adelaide father of three was recovering well from a punctured right lung and fractures to his pelvis, right arm and leg.
Tests have not revealed any significant spinal or head injuries.
Clark woke from his induced coma with his wife, Leah, eight-month-old daughter, Reese, and parents by his bedside.
While climbing the mountain circuit on the 12th lap of the 14 lap development race on Friday, Porter suddenly spun his Holden Commodore sideways, stalled and was left stranded in the middle of the track in an area blinded to oncoming traffic.
Clark sent his Ford Falcon sideways in an attempt to escape collision but he crashed directly into Porter's driver's side door at around 180km/h.
Ambulance crews needed cutting equipment to free Porter through the passenger-side door and immediately commenced CPR on the track.
Porter was taken by ambulance to Bathurst Base Hospital, from where he was taken by helicopter to Royal Prince Alfred.
V8 Supercars Australia said it would launch a thorough investigation into the crash.
AAP
This is truly tragic news to come out of what has already been a difficult time in Australian Motorsport due to the recent passing of Peter Brock. It is heartbreaking to hear of a such a tragic loss of life for a 31 year old who leaves behind a 1 year old son. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. It saddens me knowing that a life has been tragically cut short on Mount Panorama, a place which holds such special significance in the hearts of all Australian Motorsport fans.
Rest in Peace Mark Porter 8-10-06 :cry:
Porter dies from Bathurst injuries
October 08, 2006
MARK Porter died today as a result of the injuries he sustained in a crash at Mount Panorama on Friday while preparing for the Bathurst 1000.
Porter died at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney after sustaining serious head and chest injuries in a 180km/h crash with David Clark during a second-tier V8 race at the Bathurst meeting.
The Gold Coast-based New Zealander, 31, is survived by his wife, Adrienne, and one-year-old son, Flynn.
His parents had flown in from New Zealand and were at his bedside when he died.
Porter's family issued a statement tonight announcing his death "with untold sadness".
"The family wishes to convey their heartfelt appreciation for the efforts of the medical crews who have been involved all the way through - at the track, at the Bathurst Base Hospital and at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, and all of those who transported Mark between those facilities," the statement said.
"They gave Mark every chance at life, for which we thank them.
"The family also expresses their appreciation of the efforts of the officials of V8 Supercars Australia, all of whom have done their utmost to support all those involved in this tragedy."
Clark, 28, regained consciousness and was breathing unaided this morning.
He was taken to Nepean Hospital in Penrith in a critical condition on Friday.
Clark's Optima Sport team said the Adelaide father of three was recovering well from a punctured right lung and fractures to his pelvis, right arm and leg.
Tests have not revealed any significant spinal or head injuries.
Clark woke from his induced coma with his wife, Leah, eight-month-old daughter, Reese, and parents by his bedside.
While climbing the mountain circuit on the 12th lap of the 14 lap development race on Friday, Porter suddenly spun his Holden Commodore sideways, stalled and was left stranded in the middle of the track in an area blinded to oncoming traffic.
Clark sent his Ford Falcon sideways in an attempt to escape collision but he crashed directly into Porter's driver's side door at around 180km/h.
Ambulance crews needed cutting equipment to free Porter through the passenger-side door and immediately commenced CPR on the track.
Porter was taken by ambulance to Bathurst Base Hospital, from where he was taken by helicopter to Royal Prince Alfred.
V8 Supercars Australia said it would launch a thorough investigation into the crash.
AAP
This is truly tragic news to come out of what has already been a difficult time in Australian Motorsport due to the recent passing of Peter Brock. It is heartbreaking to hear of a such a tragic loss of life for a 31 year old who leaves behind a 1 year old son. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. It saddens me knowing that a life has been tragically cut short on Mount Panorama, a place which holds such special significance in the hearts of all Australian Motorsport fans.
Rest in Peace Mark Porter 8-10-06 :cry:
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Damage_Inc
Re: Ford wins Bathurst 2006!
GO FORD! BATHURST WINNERS 2006!
Yeah we've still got our HUGE ford flag hanging up in the front window for all to see!
I would love to see Ford win the championship again,
they have been working so hard for it and they deserve it...they are back from the dead...after all those years..GO FORD.
R.I.P Mark Porter.
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