AUSTRALIAN TRUCK RACING

Truck racing is something else.

I can't imagine trying to race a huge truck around a racetrack while other trucks are screaming to get past you, oh, and when they crash... it can be pretty spectacular.

I find it hard enough trying to drive my Ford Territory around, it weighs 2.3ton and is a bitch to park at times. lol...

Enjoy




#Truck Racing

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TARGA TASMANIA

Targa Tasmania is a road race around the Australian island called Tasmania.

What makes it unique, is that, its the southern most tip of Australia. Next stop is Antarctica, so one day is nice and sunny, 10mins later its cold, raining and at times, snowing.

All of which makes racing that little bit more challenging, even claiming the life of one of Australia's best motor racing hero 'Peter Brock'.

 

LINKS

https://targa.com.au/tc/

#TargaTasmania
#Targa Tasmania

BATHURST 12HOUR 2016

The Liquimoly 12hour race in Bathurst, NSW, Australia is an amazing race. Throw in Audi's, Ferrari's, Lamborghini's and almost any other supercar and you have the 12hour race that is Liqui Moly.

This is the full race from 2016 - Massive thanks to RacingVolt for the videos.



PART 2


PART 3


PART 4


PART 5

BATHURST RACING - 1979

Awesome racing from Bathurst, NSW, Australia 1979...

Called 'End of an Era' This video look at Motor Racing (James Hardie Ferodo 1000) before the jump into the 80s.

Thanks to ThingsNerdy for the video... Enjoy

RACING AT EASTERN CREEK - 1992

Used to love watching these cars... Ford Sierra Vs Nissan GTRs

Thanks to Super100MPH for the memories...

NISSAN GTR R35

Stunning Beast... Thanks to Stance / Only mad cars for the video..

180SX - BACK FROM THE DEAD (Mighty Car Mods)

New Episode of Mighty Car Mods... (MCM)

HOW TO INSTALL A DASHCAM

Thanks to the boys at MCM (Mighty Car Mods)

SPEED ZONE (Movie)

Gotta love the Classics... From 1989

SPEED ZONE  (1985)

#Speed Zone

MIGHTY CAR MODS - KEI TO THE CITY

MIGHTY CAR MODS - KEI TO THE CITY

THE DELOREAN STORY

Hello and welcome back..... Found this interesting. a documentary of the rise and fall of one of the most loved cars of the 80s..... The DeLorean.

THE DELOREAN STORY  (Thanks to dmc4708 for the video)

RIDE IN A LAMBORGHINI COUNTACH

Hello and welcome back..... Ever wanted to go for a ride in Lamborghini Countach, Well, Wonder no more.
Sounds Awesome with a great pair of headphones.

I never get tired of hearing that Engine sound.


Massive thanks to Subaruwrxfan for the video

NISSAN GT-R vs PORSCHE 911

Hello and welcome back.... 2 of my favorite cars... The Nissan GT-R (Black edition) and the Porsche 911 Turbo S.
Which one would you pick?
For me I think I would would pick the Porsche 911, I love the German build quality and the look.


Massive Thank you to MotorTrend for the video

PIMPED OUT NISSAN PATROL

Hello and welcome back.... This is my brothers Nissan Patrol, looks fully Sick.....

NISSAN SKYLINE COMMECIAL

Hello and welcome back......Feel the Power of the Nissan Skyline, well that what they were trying to say in this Japanese TV commercial.
2 Questions remain
1. = What is with the fold down front spoiler ?... What a great idea, Very Sporty
2. = Who is responsible for the horrid music?

MIGHTY CAR MODS - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

Hello and welcome back.... The boys from Mighty Car Mods do to a Volkswagen golf that no one has done before....All in the name of Street Cred...and on a budget.
Mighty Car Mods are a Australian duo comprising of Blair Joscelyne (Moog) and Martin Mullholland (Marty).




LINKS
http://www.mightycarmods.com/

http://www.facebook.com/mightycarmods

https://twitter.com/mightycarmods

http://www.myspace.com/mightycarmods

VECTOR W2

Hello and welcome back....Looking like it was pulled from the future, the Vector W2 was America's answer to the Lamborghini Countach.

The Vector W2 was a concept car only meaning it was never placed in production with its prototype being built in 1980.

Vector claimed that its beast of a car could go up to 320kmph (230mph) and had a twin turbocharged 350 Chevrolet V8 engine snugged under its bonnet so it could have been possible.

When placed in Top Gears hands, Vector asked not to do a top speed test on it.

The dash of the Vector put Marty's time machine (back to the future) to shame... look at all those buttons.

Over the life of the W2 it managed a mere 160,000 kms.

Currently, the Vector W2 prototype is owned by Wiegert. The car is currently dismantled, and stored alongside other Vector equipment in the current Vector headquarters in Wilmington, California...So Sad..Sniff :(







VECTOR W2 PROMO VIDEO



GERALD WIEGERT INTERVIEW featuring the Vector W2



VECTOR W2 COMMERCIALS (takes a few seconds)

Thanks to Dexter Murphy for the black & white pic :)

TOYOTA SERA

Hello and welcome back.... Originally made for the Japanese market, the "Toyota Sera" has almost a cult following world wide.
The Sera was built between 1990 - 1996 and was a 2 door sports car with "Butterfly Wings" for doors.

Toyota has only made 16,000 and are beginning to become  rare collectables.
The engine is only a 1.5ltr motor, the same that you would find in a Toyota  Paseo or Starlet.
The body of the Sera is sleek and rounded with glass being a big feature with the main back hatch made from a single piece of glass... pity the poor person in the back in summer.

  For me I love these cars, as they are quiet rare, I was surprised to see one at my local supermarket car-park. It looked distinctively unique along side the usual Ford Falcons, Lasers and Holden Commodores.
It was a vision of the future... or was that the past. Cheers















TOYOTA SERA TV ADD


JAPANESE TV ADD


TOYOTA SERA - EUROPEAN


RESTORE THOSE LIGHTS


TOYOTA SERA ON GRAN TURISMO 4

YES - IT'S A SERA WITH AN AMAZING BODYKIT... WOW

FERRARI 308 GTB/GTS

Hello and welcome back...2 things come to mind when i think of the Ferrari 308... Sleek &Sexy.
It was once said that if you were single and owned a Ferrari 308, in 10 years time, you were guaranteed a have a house full of screaming kids...You were that irresistible.

The Ferrari 308 was manufactured from 1975-1985 by the Ferrari motor company in Maranello Italy and replaced the Ferrari Dino 308.
This car sported sleek curves, pop up headlights, rounded back lights and a mid-mounted 3L V8 engine.

The 308 started life as a fiberglass shell until 1977 when they changed to steel adding 150kg in added weight.
Acceleration was zippy with 0-100mph in 15s and all 308's had a manual 5 speed all-synchromesh gearbox.

The 308 came in 2 models, the Berlinetta (GTB) and the Targa Top (GTS).
The early 80s saw an upgraded model known as the 308 Quattrovalvole, this model had extra valve work (more power),a new grill to aid radiator exhaust air,electric mirrors, a change in various lights and a new 3 spoke steering wheel. It even got a new Ferrari badge on the side panel...Nice.

Enter a man with a trademark moustache, floral shirt, baseball cap and denim hot pants/jeans that were 3 sizes too small.
Enter Magnum P.I played by Tom Selleck and a Ferrari 308GTSi owned by Robin Masters.
Driving around Hawaii solving crimes and helping young damsels in distress find their way, was all in a days work for magnum P.I

Why can't i get a job like that?..

FERRARI 308 TEST DRIVE






SOUNDS SO GOOD



ALL THINGS MAGNUM P.I



CHRISTIE'S FERRARI - national lampoons vacation

                                                              WHAT THE HELL ???

HOLDEN VK COMMODORE

Hello and welcome back... Now here is a car that i did own. My VK Commodore was simular to the pic (right) except it had a thumping 5lt V8 engine with a chunky exhaust system, so loud in fact, i had to roll her down the hill and around the corner,because where i lived at the time, when i started her, the windows of my neighbors would rattle and would wake them up.

The VK Commodore came out in 1984 and was the first to introduce plastic bumpers and 6 windows.
The 6 window configuration was a good idea(small window on back doors) but in the real world it was an easy way for thieves to gain entry to your "beast" without much noise being made.A simple arm to the door lock and you could watch your pride and joy disappear up the road in trail of smoke and noise.

 Other engines available was a 3.3ltr straight six and came with a carburetor, only the Calais ( upmarket commodore) had fuel injection.
The dash went from rounded buttons to a more retro square buttons

V8 racing is huge in Australia, Your ether a Holden fan or a Ford fan, The 80s saw a new leader of Holden racing know as Peter Brock. The classic 05 Commodore back end was a familiar site of many a ford driver ( except Dick Johnson.. sometimes).
Peter Brock won many times at Bathurst (race track), sadly after retiring from V8 racing, he hit a tree while in a rally, driving a daytona sportscar and died.