Just had an awesome morning today. Had a ride with Garth Tander in HRT's ride car at Barbagallo. I must say it was the single most fun I've ever had on 4 wheels. I cant get over how quick those cars stop and turn. My biggest gripe is Barbagallo has a quick lap time so the ride didnt last too long. They are just so much faster than what they appear on TV and watching from the trackside. Anyway, thought I'd post up the video - thats me in the back seat, would have been great to get the front but theres no way I'd knock the ride back.
http://www.youtube.c...h?v=ItFCveGwyFk
V8 supercar ride
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, May 09 2012 12:31 AM
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Posted 09 May 2012 - 12:31 AM
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Posted 09 May 2012 - 04:08 PM
you can tell how tight they (the professional drivers) have their belts by looking at how little Garth moves in the seat compared to his 2 passengers.
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Posted 09 May 2012 - 08:04 PM
cheers for sharing, I noticed Garth didn't seem to be working the wheel to hard, is it true that they only drive 9/10s with passengers
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Posted 10 May 2012 - 09:37 PM
Looks awesome!
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Posted 11 May 2012 - 10:06 AM
I gotta admit the drivers must have their belts very tight, mine was quite firm and I still moved around a fair bit. But I suppose the drivers have a steering wheel to hang onto so that would stabilize them to a degree. Maybe they go 9/10's because the extra weight of passengers slows them down slightly - certainly apeared race pace from where I was sitting - the brake points, revs and gears certinly seemed to be the similar to what Ive seen on tv during races
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Posted 11 May 2012 - 12:24 PM
Look at you grinning like a loon!! 
Old mate in the front has his lips pursed and his butt puckered the whole ride!!
Old mate in the front has his lips pursed and his butt puckered the whole ride!!
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Posted 11 May 2012 - 09:36 PM
From the Cams book we use at Kuhmo V8 race weekends
No competition driving may take place. The vehicle must be kept to significantly less than competition speeds.
Not everyone follows this though
As an example I was a passenger in a Radical sports car that did a 1.32 at Eastern Creek. That's fast!!
Great opportunity to get in a V8 Supercar with a top level driver like Garth Tander. Jealous lots.
No competition driving may take place. The vehicle must be kept to significantly less than competition speeds.
Not everyone follows this though
As an example I was a passenger in a Radical sports car that did a 1.32 at Eastern Creek. That's fast!!
Great opportunity to get in a V8 Supercar with a top level driver like Garth Tander. Jealous lots.
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Posted 12 May 2012 - 04:02 PM
I love old mate in shotgun trying hard not to cry like a little girl.
I dislike the veeate stupid taxi's, but like you, i wouldnt say no to the lap!!
Cheers.
I dislike the veeate stupid taxi's, but like you, i wouldnt say no to the lap!!
Cheers.
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