BATHURST

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 10:16 am

This could be the last time we see Marcos Ambrose at the Mountain.
If he succeeds in becoming a NASCAR Star, The NEXTEL cup schedule is one of the most demanding in the world, with rounds being held on almost every weekend in the USA, which would preclude Ambrose from any "guest" drives.
There is still no word from Stone Bros on his replacement. The co-drivers at The Great Race are competing in more than one sense, Luff and Youlden will be under intense scrutiny.
Winterbottom is still contracted to The Stones, and on loan to Orrcan/Larkham Racing, but neither he nor the team have impressed this year. However, it could be the car, not the driver.
James Courtney is another name floating about, if he makes a conspicuous debut.
Another apparantly under consideration is Cameron McConville.
The only people with any real idea are the notoriously reticent Stone Brothers, and they are saying nothing.

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 8:10 am

GMH Holden are aiming for their 7th win in a row at The Mountain. The marque has scored 25 wins since "The Great Race " began. Ford has scored 14.
Oddly Ford has scored more poles, which demonstrates the car-breaking nature of the circuit.
To finish first, first you must finish.

cmlean · Post by **cmlean** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 6:01 pm

To finish first, first you must finish.

I like that line Julian.

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 6:07 pm

says it all really, doesn't it, ask Kimi.

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 3:23 pm

Snippet:
in a first for V8 supercar racing, the WPS racing team will have amonst their crew a 19 year old female Data Analyst. Kate Millar is no stranger to the pits, her father was a mechanic who was involved with speedway racing.
Kate has had an ambition to pit crew sinc her early teens, and realizes her ambition at The Mountain,
She is one of a number of young people who's career development is being sponsored by team owner/sponsor Craig Gore.

rah · Post by **rah** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 6:25 pm

Julian Mayo wrote:Snippet:
in a first for V8 supercar racing, the WPS racing team will have amonst their crew a 19 year old female Data Analyst. Kate Millar is no stranger to the pits, her father was a mechanic who was involved with speedway racing.
Kate has had an ambition to pit crew sinc her early teens, and realizes her ambition at The Mountain,
She is one of a number of young people who's career development is being sponsored by team owner/sponsor Craig Gore.

Nice to see. There has always been too much testosterone in the pits. Be nice to see a lot more women in the industry.

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 6:30 pm

rah wrote:
Julian Mayo wrote:Snippet:
in a first for V8 supercar racing, the WPS racing team will have amonst their crew a 19 year old female Data Analyst. Kate Millar is no stranger to the pits, her father was a mechanic who was involved with speedway racing.
Kate has had an ambition to pit crew sinc her early teens, and realizes her ambition at The Mountain,
She is one of a number of young people who's career development is being sponsored by team owner/sponsor Craig Gore.
Nice to see. There has always been too much testosterone in the pits. Be nice to see a lot more women in the industry.

Its also good to see someone encouraging growth in the industry
(incidentally, does the GF know about, and share your concern about having more women in the industry?)

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 9:28 am

A snippet for RAH.
28 yo. Stacey Manning will be in the pits at Bathurst with the Paul Morris Motorsport-Sirromet/Team Kiwi entry.
The data acquisition specialist is continuing the learning curve she hopes will see her as the first female team manager in the country.
It will be her voice the team's drivers hear in their headphones, with terse instructions such as "1st gear pit lane" and "pump brakes". She states she tries to keep communication with the drivers to a minimum to not disturb their rhythm.

rah · Post by **rah** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 10:50 am

Julian Mayo wrote: Its also good to see someone encouraging growth in the industry
(incidentally, does the GF know about, and share your concern about having more women in the industry?)

lol, of course she does. Well she would if she was interested in it.

rah · Post by **rah** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 10:56 am

Julian Mayo wrote:A snippet for RAH.
28 yo. Stacey Manning will be in the pits at Bathurst with the Paul Morris Motorsport-Sirromet/Team Kiwi entry.
The data acquisition specialist is continuing the learning curve she hopes will see her as the first female team manager in the country.
It will be her voice the team's drivers hear in their headphones, with terse instructions such as "1st gear pit lane" and "pump brakes". She states she tries to keep communication with the drivers to a minimum to not disturb their rhythm.

You never know, this could be a small advantage for them. US military aircraft have a female voice for all their automated emergency calls. Evidently it is a much nicer experience to have a female voice inform you that you are about to crash.

Also most in-car navigation is set to a female voice. Seems that most drivers prefer the female to the male voice.

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 11:13 am

just had a mental image of the ex's voice giving me instructions as I chuck Therapy through some "S" bends

rah · Post by **rah** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 12:15 pm

Well obviously that would be a problem. It would probably go something like:
You are going to fast, slow down. I need more money.

And that would be the end of Julian. Best make sure she never gets a job for a sat nav co.

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 12:57 pm

rah wrote:Well obviously that would be a problem. It would probably go something like:
You are going to fast, slow down. I need more money.

And that would be the end of Julian. Best make sure she never gets a job for a sat nav co.

She's more likely to get a job as a Staff Sergeant Major, with her voice

rah · Post by **rah** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 3:52 pm

Ouch.

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 2:05 pm

snippet.
FPR have added the colour red to the CAT car of Jason Bright, but will not reveal how or where. Add red to yellow and black and white and the car is certainly going to stand out on The Mountain.
FPR have finshed second in the last two races at Bathurst, and Jason is the last Ford Driver to win the Classic, in 1998. His co-driver David Brabham won the Super Tourer version in 1997.