V8 SuperTourers Round 3 - Pics/Results/Rumour

[GT 86]

Originally Posted by Mark Petch

There are a number of possibilities that the V8ST Prototype can be used for, one is obviously as a GT1 Sports sedan, or in XtremeGT, long distance races , etc.

It would make a great enduro car.
Mark, Is it true that the car is not in your hands and has been hidden somewhere due to a finacial dispute.

[Swedish Brick]

Nah that would never happen with those involved.

[bluespur]

Selling the prototype seems a little funny, got to be some interesting stories behind that

Just who is selling it?

[NZSTfan]

I have been privy to some of the info behind this, and I don't like it at all, and that is all that I will say.

On a personal note however I believe that V8ST management should donate this car to Tony Quinns museum at Highlands. It would look very good next to Black Beauty, and I think quite a fitting contribution.

But it wont happen of course. The management team seem to be hell-bent on turning this series into a pure money spinner for them and that's it. Hence the lack of quality with everything since the re-shuffle some time ago.

Yeah they still have 'stars in cars' but all they seem to care about from my POV is making some good 'ol $$$$ from the whole thing. Which of course is inevitable as a series has to be sustainable, but when you know the story behind the acquisition of the prototype it all starts to stink a little bit.

[Member CCC]

Originally Posted by NZSTfan

I have been privy to some of the info behind this, and I don't like it at all, and that is all that I will say.

On a personal note however I believe that V8ST management should donate this car to Tony Quinns museum at Highlands. It would look very good next to Black Beauty, and I think quite a fitting contribution.

But it wont happen of course. The management team seem to be hell-bent on turning this series into a pure money spinner for them and that's it. Hence the lack of quality with everything since the re-shuffle some time ago.

Yeah they still have 'stars in cars' but all they seem to care about from my POV is making some good 'ol $$$$ from the whole thing. Which of course is inevitable as a series has to be sustainable, but when you know the story behind the acquisition of the prototype it all starts to stink a little bit.

I think you will find the whole V8ST business has been in trouble from the start with the original shareholders burning up around one million dollars in the first year. Then they had to sign over their shareholding to new promoters with significant debt to keep it a float. How long do you think it will take for the new promoters to wake up and realize the lemon they took on doesn't make good business sense. As for the dispute around the prototype car I heard it was stolen from Mark's workshop and a friend of mine told me they saw it in Hamilton recently???

[Bill Brown]

Originally Posted by Member CCC

I think you will find the whole V8ST business has been in trouble from the start with the original shareholders burning up around one million dollars in the first year. Then they had to sign over their shareholding to new promoters with significant debt to keep it a float. How long do you think it will take for the new promoters to wake up and realize the lemon they took on doesn't make good business sense. As for the dispute around the prototype car I heard it was stolen from Mark's workshop and a friend of mine told me they saw it in Hamilton recently???

Perhaps the wheels are falling off?

[Swedish Brick]

Gee that could drag out for a few years

[promax]

Originally Posted by Member CCC

I think you will find the whole V8ST business has been in trouble from the start with the original shareholders burning up around one million dollars in the first year. Then they had to sign over their shareholding to new promoters with significant debt to keep it a float. How long do you think it will take for the new promoters to wake up and realize the lemon they took on doesn't make good business sense. As for the dispute around the prototype car I heard it was stolen from Mark's workshop and a friend of mine told me they saw it in Hamilton recently???

where in Hamilton?

[Mark Petch]

Originally Posted by GT 86

It would make a great enduro car.
Mark, Is it true that the car is not in your hands and has been hidden somewhere due to a finacial dispute.

GT 86.

The car is my possession, so if anyone likes to call around to my workshop in Cain Park Industrial Estate, they can view it for themselves.

Lets be very clear here, there are 11 owners of the car, and we have all agreed the car is to be sold under the terms of the formal COT Investors Deed.

We already have expressions of interest from two potential purchasers that are know to us, and we are confident that the car will find a good home.

[Member CCC]

Originally Posted by Mark Petch

GT 86.

The car is my possession, so if anyone likes to call around to my workshop in Cain Park Industrial Estate, they can view it for themselves.

Lets be very clear here, there are 11 owners of the car, and we have all agreed the car is to be sold under the terms of the formal COT Investors Deed.

We already have expressions of interest from two potential purchasers that are know to us, and we are confident that the car will find a good home.

So Mark are you saying there has been no conflict around the car recently?

[Member CCC]

Originally Posted by promax

where in Hamilton?

Was hidden by Wayne McLaughlin but understand money has been paid and the car was delivered back to Mark's workshop today

[Point2]

who really gives 2 toots?

Should we not be more interested in the upcoming round than that of the dealings of car sales?

[Member CCC]

Originally Posted by Point2

who really gives 2 toots?

Should we not be more interested in the upcoming round than that of the dealings of car sales?

I think you you are missing the point. The wheels are coming off!

[Point2]

tighten the nuts

[smokin'joe]

Originally Posted by Member CCC

I think you you are missing the point. The wheels are coming off!

maybe the "snake" was involved, and the bloody things wern't bolted on properly on the first place.

[Jerico]

You are all hoping like hell the wheels are coming off! If they do it will be bad for New Zealand motorsport. be careful what the sad little people wish for. PS Get a life!

[smokin'joe]

Originally Posted by Jerico

You are all hoping like hell the wheels are coming off! If they do it will be bad for New Zealand motorsport. be careful what the sad little people wish for. PS Get a life!

did someone touch a raw nerve, cobber ??

is the reality catching up with the truth ??

[Mark Petch]

Originally Posted by smokin'joe

maybe the "snake" was involved, and the bloody things wern't bolted on properly on the first place.

Very astute Joe. A certain "snake" certainly has an axe to grind under his alias CCC whose real name just so happens to rhyme with said slithery creature, say no more.

[Jerico]

Originally Posted by smokin'joe

did someone touch a raw nerve, cobber ??

is the reality catching up with the truth ??

No not really Joe. I just get sick of the small minded crap on here. little nobody no names. Who can't see the wood for the trees. One thing for sure is there are not that many real motorsport people on this site. Maybe we could change the name of this site to Ten ******s. PS Joe, I knew it would only be a matter of time before you got in on the act! C U better thing to do with my time.

[Point2]

so any news on Taupo event.
its quiet out there.

young Koefed is chomping at the bit

[smokin'joe]

Originally Posted by Mark Petch

Very astute Joe. A certain "snake" certainly has an axe to grind under his alias CCC whose real name just so happens to rhyme with said slithery creature, say no more.

haha, too funny Mr Petch . the one i refer to was, given the title by one of Orix team. knowing him, he could have made the balls up with the Ford NZV8 jig engine ??

[NZSTfan]

Originally Posted by Point2

so any news on Taupo event.
its quiet out there.

young Koefed is chomping at the bit

Yeah agree Point2.....have seen the new livery of Jack's car and it looks great nice wheels too

[Member CCC]

Originally Posted by Mark Petch

Very astute Joe. A certain "snake" certainly has an axe to grind under his alias CCC whose real name just so happens to rhyme with said slithery creature, say no more.

Interesting when someone post's the truth on here Mark you always avoid answering the real questions! I think we all understand who the snake is that has ****ed motorsport in NZ

[smokin'joe]

Originally Posted by Jerico

No not really Joe. I just get sick of the small minded crap on here. little nobody no names. Who can't see the wood for the trees. One thing for sure is there are not that many real motorsport people on this site. Maybe we could change the name of this site to Ten ******s. PS Joe, I knew it would only be a matter of time before you got in on the act! C U better thing to do with my time.

what wood, what trees ? apart from my stints assisting at Levels, circuit racing is purely a spectator/entertainment thing for me,, Teir 1 lost the plot many years ago, and unsure if NZST ever had it ???

in on what act ?? you seem to have a personal issue with my posting, do i hit a raw nerve with you, or are you one of a few i suspect you could be. if you hit the radar of one of my suspects,
nothing more to report,
see you in bankruptcy court.

[promax]

Originally Posted by Jerico

You are all hoping like hell the wheels are coming off! If they do it will be bad for New Zealand motorsport. be careful what the sad little people wish for. PS Get a life!

not all.

not sure if it would be a bad thing either.