Comments on: Too long between races… http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/ The official community of V8 Supercar Driver Jamie Whincup Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:26:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: Andrew Robinson http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-8284 Andrew Robinson Sun, 06 Apr 2008 09:22:57 +0000 http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-8284 Talking to another Marshall today, one of the issues with NZ rounds is getting the cars and equipment through NZ customs. They are paticularly carefull with things like grass seeds in radiators/brake ducts, spiders underneath transporters etc, so I believe that they have allowed some more time for it this year. Talking to another Marshall today, one of the issues with NZ rounds is getting the cars and equipment through NZ customs. They are paticularly carefull with things like grass seeds in radiators/brake ducts, spiders underneath transporters etc, so I believe that they have allowed some more time for it this year.

]]> By: Maid Marion http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-8273 Maid Marion Sun, 06 Apr 2008 08:02:50 +0000 http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-8273 Lets just blame Channel 7 :) Rach xo Lets just blame Channel 7 :)

Rach xo

]]> By: **Mel~FORDGIRL~Whincup** http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-7678 **Mel~FORDGIRL~Whincup** Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:06:16 +0000 http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-7678 Oympic Games - reason for the 6 week break in the middle of the year - YEP. Oympic Games - reason for the 6 week break in the middle of the year - YEP.

]]> By: craig m http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-7482 craig m Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:18:36 +0000 http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-7482 isnt the reason for the big break in the middle of the year cause of the Olympic Games, I think thats why the season started earlier to isnt the reason for the big break in the middle of the year cause of the Olympic Games, I think thats why the season started earlier to

]]> By: Meegz http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-7217 Meegz Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:34:58 +0000 http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-7217 I'd love to see more races, but i do agree the drivers and teams would need some down time. However i would also like to see more about what the teams and drivers are doing between rounds. It would help the wait with haveing something else to look through... I’d love to see more races, but i do agree the drivers and teams would need some down time. However i would also like to see more about what the teams and drivers are doing between rounds. It would help the wait with haveing something else to look through…

]]> By: **Mel~FORDGIRL~Whincup** http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-7209 **Mel~FORDGIRL~Whincup** Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:30:11 +0000 http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-7209 One plus about having such a long break between round is that it gives certain drivers time to catch of everything they have been neglecting(**insert your name here**) because they have had such a busy schedule. One plus about having such a long break between round is that it gives certain drivers time to catch of everything they have been neglecting(**insert your name here**) because they have had such a busy schedule.

]]> By: Maid Marion http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-7152 Maid Marion Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:46:56 +0000 http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-7152 I don't think the point of 'down time' or the drivers having a break is really worth making... these guys love their racing and their job is to do that... race. So I think by having a break between races is more detrimental to them then helpful as they need to keep at it to keep up their game. Plus... selfish I know... I can't stand this wait between races. I'm forever thinking... is it on yet? Have I missed it? And then I go... no... there are days and days to go :( What are we? Racing fans!! When do we want it? NOW :D I don’t think the point of ‘down time’ or the drivers having a break is really worth making… these guys love their racing and their job is to do that… race.

So I think by having a break between races is more detrimental to them then helpful as they need to keep at it to keep up their game.

Plus… selfish I know… I can’t stand this wait between races. I’m forever thinking… is it on yet? Have I missed it? And then I go… no… there are days and days to go :(

What are we? Racing fans!! When do we want it? NOW :D

]]> By: Al88 http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-7033 Al88 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:30:15 +0000 http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-7033 We waited 12 weeks over christams now they expect us to wait 4 between rounds We waited 12 weeks over christams now they expect us to wait 4 between rounds

]]> By: Kate http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-6915 Kate Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:10:59 +0000 http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-6915 Yeah true, I always go to Sandown we have to stay in a motel too so that adds to the cost, we have got onto a place that has 3 bedroom rooms, so we all pool in and share its heaps cheaper and there is a kitchen so you can cook rather than buy takeaway Yeah true, I always go to Sandown we have to stay in a motel too so that adds to the cost, we have got onto a place that has 3 bedroom rooms, so we all pool in and share its heaps cheaper and there is a kitchen so you can cook rather than buy takeaway

]]> By: Emma Curbishley http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-6914 Emma Curbishley Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:10:35 +0000 http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-6914 Agreed Lindy 100% Agreed Lindy 100%

]]> By: Lindy Hall http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-6911 Lindy Hall Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:07:03 +0000 http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-6911 then of course there is pit entry fee, plus the merch (although i dont mind the merch as it goes to the team!) surely some of the money we fork out can go towards more races - and more races, the more money they get out of the gate entry fee yeah? then of course there is pit entry fee, plus the merch (although i dont mind the merch as it goes to the team!)

surely some of the money we fork out can go towards more races - and more races, the more money they get out of the gate entry fee yeah?

]]> By: Lindy Hall http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-6908 Lindy Hall Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:04:40 +0000 http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-6908 oh yeah - but thats for one day - if we had of gone the whole weekend - would have cost a fortune. and i am one of those people who like to spend the whole weekend trackside where i can - so $100 odd dollars about 4 times a year is alot! and thats just one person oh yeah - but thats for one day - if we had of gone the whole weekend - would have cost a fortune. and i am one of those people who like to spend the whole weekend trackside where i can - so $100 odd dollars about 4 times a year is alot! and thats just one person

]]> By: Kate http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-6897 Kate Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:57:25 +0000 http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-6897 the Grand Prix was really cheap actually, kids under 12 free, i paid 56 for my ticket. We caught the train from bendigo and the cost 26 return for both me and my son, and trams were free from the train station to Albert park. it was really well planned, got to spend more on merchandise! the Grand Prix was really cheap actually, kids under 12 free, i paid 56 for my ticket. We caught the train from bendigo and the cost 26 return for both me and my son, and trams were free from the train station to Albert park. it was really well planned, got to spend more on merchandise!

]]> By: Lindy Hall http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-6896 Lindy Hall Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:56:17 +0000 http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-6896 *does go TO* *just wanted to* lol silly typos! *does go TO*

*just wanted to*

lol silly typos!

]]> By: Lindy Hall http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-6895 Lindy Hall Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:55:21 +0000 http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-6895 mmm - good point montanna! if we are loosing great drivers because they want to race more often, then shouldnt they do something about it? what are they doing with the $100 odd dollars per person per race weekend that we pay just to get in the gate! grr!!!!!! annoys me and b4 anyone starts going on about where the money does go from i dont want to hear it - i just wanbted to vent! lol mmm - good point montanna! if we are loosing great drivers because they want to race more often, then shouldnt they do something about it? what are they doing with the $100 odd dollars per person per race weekend that we pay just to get in the gate! grr!!!!!! annoys me

and b4 anyone starts going on about where the money does go from i dont want to hear it - i just wanbted to vent! lol

]]> By: Maddy http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-6894 Maddy Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:54:33 +0000 http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-6894 Sounds good Jamie...Maybe you can get it happening. Sounds good Jamie…Maybe you can get it happening.

]]> By: Jamie Whincup http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-6875 Jamie Whincup Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:36:35 +0000 http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-6875 I agree with Denise, we need more racing. 25 round championship will be the go. We will be able to race at every circuit in Australia plus a few more street tracks. I agree with Denise, we need more racing. 25 round championship will be the go. We will be able to race at every circuit in Australia plus a few more street tracks.

]]> By: Damien Nevins http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-6859 Damien Nevins Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:12:55 +0000 http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-6859 Yeah i guess it is a long break, but the guys do need a break/rest. Yeah i guess it is a long break, but the guys do need a break/rest.

]]> By: Kitty Cat:cat: http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-6823 Kitty Cat:cat: Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:56:34 +0000 http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-6823 Well said Montanna!!!Why should our awesome sport have to make way for things like footy (of which there are too many codes)and cricket which have way too many tournaments like 20/20,the ashes etc.Lets get more V8 races going and prevent our talent from heading overseas to fufill their racing desires etc!!!We already lost the likes of Ambrosse..... Well said Montanna!!!Why should our awesome sport have to make way for things like footy (of which there are too many codes)and cricket which have way too many tournaments like 20/20,the ashes etc.Lets get more V8 races going and prevent our talent from heading overseas to fufill their racing desires etc!!!We already lost the likes of Ambrosse…..

]]> By: Montanna (Mon) http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-6820 Montanna (Mon) Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:46:31 +0000 http://www.jamiewhincup.com.au/too-long-between-races/#comment-6820 I also think the break is too long. I understand peoples points about the cost of v8 supercars and the like, but to truly compete with afl, nrl and cricket etc, surely we can fit just a couple of more rounds in per year. To me it just seems like the longer the wait the less die hard supporters will think well this sucks lets watch the footy and forget about races coming up. I just think there should be at least another 2 or 3 rounds per year and to have it spread out nicely. I think andrew your idea sounded good. Although the annoying thing is our calender has to work in with AFL of course which is wrong but anyhoo. I am just not looking forward to the olympics thats a 5/6 week break. Once again our sport bows down to make way for another. I mentioned in another post somewhere one of the reasons Amrbose went stateside was for more racing, Jamie is interested in nascar for the same reasons. You have racers out there that just wanna race and head overseas to get that its a shame really. But sorry thats just my opinion, and sorry i had a little rant! I also think the break is too long. I understand peoples points about the cost of v8 supercars and the like, but to truly compete with afl, nrl and cricket etc, surely we can fit just a couple of more rounds in per year. To me it just seems like the longer the wait the less die hard supporters will think well this sucks lets watch the footy and forget about races coming up. I just think there should be at least another 2 or 3 rounds per year and to have it spread out nicely. I think andrew your idea sounded good. Although the annoying thing is our calender has to work in with AFL of course which is wrong but anyhoo. I am just not looking forward to the olympics thats a 5/6 week break. Once again our sport bows down to make way for another. I mentioned in another post somewhere one of the reasons Amrbose went stateside was for more racing, Jamie is interested in nascar for the same reasons. You have racers out there that just wanna race and head overseas to get that its a shame really. But sorry thats just my opinion, and sorry i had a little rant!

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