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Townsville, what a great event!

Vern — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:32:32 +0000

This was a fantastic event in the V8 Supercar calendar, the racing was great and the off track entertainment was also awesome. The Townsville track is not your usual street circuit, not only you can see so much of the track from so many different angles and locations, but it encourages great racing as well. Each corner has a unique an setup to produce strong competitive driving.

V8 Fujitsu Development Series

V8 Utes

Full Set

V8 Supercars: http://randompics.com.au/nmd/portfolio/types/V8SC_2010_Townsville_Sat
V8 Fujitsu Series: http://randompics.com.au/nmd/portfolio/types/V8FS_2010_Townsville_Sat
V8 Utes: http://randompics.com.au/nmd/portfolio/types/V8utes_2010_Townsville_Sun

Bathurst 12 Hour 2010

Vern — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:53:49 +0000

Another great event at the Bathurst 12 Hour this year and although the constant rain made it difficult for taking shots, it certainly made things interesting on the track as well as a good backdrop for photos.

Of course the lower light meant running the ISO a little high and dropping to a fairly low shutter speed, really need a bigger lens!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/norrgard/sets/72157623300000583/

HSV GXP Club Racer? Not Quite.

Vern — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:24:15 +0000

HSV have just released their latest model the GXP and it is aimed at an entry level HSV for the weekend racer. A cheaper alternative with the basic Commodore tail lights for example to keep the costs down.

When I first heard about this car it sounded like a great concept, but then the more information I read about it, more boring it sounded. You buy a HSV because you either you want something unique or you want real race inspired performance. All this car seems to be is a unique car, built for the masses.

If you are going to take stuff out of a car, then at least strip some weight out! My impression of a true club level racer is something that has all the non essentials taken out, chuck in a roll cage, some harnesses, bonnet pins and tighten it up some more.

Perfect examples; 911 GT3 RS, Renault Megane R26R, Aston Martin

Come on HSV, bring out a real Club-Sport!

http://www.hsv.com.au/hsv/press/default.aspx?ID=1153

Sexy Clems BBDO EVO ad

Vern — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:48:42 +0000

Sexy Mitsubishi EVO spot ad from BBDO in Adelaide, looks very neat. More here: http://www.resin.com.au/Proj_mitsu_lancer.shtml

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution – Defy Physics from Resin on Vimeo.

Glen Seton slipping and sliding, Bathurst 1987

Vern — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:37:54 +0000

Ken Block launch video for Dirt2

Vern — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:15:45 +0000

I love this video and amazingly, it seriously makes me want to buy this game. It’s exciting!

My V8Supercar drive

Vern — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:12:58 +0000

Got to drive a V8 Supercar (almost) around Oran Park last month, just got the DVD in the mail. Really really really want to go racing again now!

Jim Beam Racing YouTube’ing their stuff

Vern — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 02:41:31 +0000

Jim Beam Racing like most teams are getting onto the digital social thing and their Youtube channel is a pretty cool example of doin’ it right.

http://www.youtube.com/user/DickJohnsonRacing

Giving something back to their fans by talking about things that are happening in the team, technical information about the team and the cars.

Not just another business trying to use social networking to just push advertising out, but giving something back to their viewers and fans.

Good stuff DJ!

Jason Bright and Fujitsu Racing’s new website

Vern — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:10:24 +0000

http://www.fujitsuracing.com.au/