V8SC Safety Car Driver

Southo · 08-11-09, 05:32 PM

After todays effort at PI, I think they will be advertising for a new Saftey Car driver position available from tomorrow...

I think Amber will need to look for a new job after todays fuck up...

Even if Tim Shenken forgot to give the order for her to scramble - she should have enough common sense to realise what was happening and start to move...

1uzusee · 08-11-09, 05:51 PM

Oh yea, that could'a been a big one. Imagine the shitstorm

greenhj · 08-11-09, 05:51 PM

lol, what an idiot.

On a more serious note, it could of cost millions in cars, and possibly lives, imagine if a 230+kph supercar went up the arse of the stationary "safety" car.

its sheer luck no-one crashed, some of the in car footage was pretty hairy.

The-Kid · 08-11-09, 07:44 PM

They don't even wear any saftey gear fuck that.

BeverlyHillsCop · 08-11-09, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The-Kid

They don't even wear any saftey gear fuck that.

I really dont get this... Incidence like whats happened today have happened over and over all around the world in various racing catagories.... (WTCC round at Pau ring a bell) yet the only time i've ever seen the driver wear safety gear is in F1. and how often have we seen F1 cars having a near miss with the safety car like today?

10sec_rx7 · 08-11-09, 08:01 PM

you could hear them getting told to move on... either radio fail or she was too busy looking at her makeup...

was close to being a huge fuckup...

Jay_G · 08-11-09, 08:40 PM

link?

BeverlyHillsCop · 08-11-09, 08:45 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81CArkrSc6s

fly510 · 08-11-09, 08:56 PM

bargwarna's driving against lowndes in todays race was a pretty close 2nd to the silly bird behind the wheel of the safety car.

DATZED · 08-11-09, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bevan-L

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81CArkrSc6s

Fuck me that is crazy dangerous.

A miscommunication is easy enough to happen. I doubt she will lose her gig.

The-Kid · 08-11-09, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bevan-L

I really dont get this... Incidence like whats happened today have happened over and over all around the world in various racing catagories.... (WTCC round at Pau ring a bell) yet the only time i've ever seen the driver wear safety gear is in F1. and how often have we seen F1 cars having a near miss with the safety car like today?

Nurburgring 2ish+ years ago.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69JUz9BDrXQ

Bermo · 08-11-09, 09:33 PM

Holy fuck that was stupid!

So lucky for not another big prang...!

Pablo17 · 08-11-09, 10:06 PM

Wasnt the saftey car drivers fault, it was Tim Shenkin's (spelling) doing...apparently he 'forgot' were he placed the safety car !!!

Safety car takes commands from race control on who to pick up and when.

TJ · 08-11-09, 11:19 PM

Epic fuckup either way

Southo · 09-11-09, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pablo17

Wasnt the saftey car drivers fault, it was Tim Shenkin's (spelling) doing...apparently he 'forgot' were he placed the safety car !!!

Safety car takes commands from race control on who to pick up and when.

Like I said in my first comment - she would have already been told to pick up Car 1, she had already been told to scramble

Whilst she may not have realised that Car 1 was coming up behind her from the pits (maybe thinking it was coming down the straight instead), the fact that both #1 & #7 were sitting beside her for about 10 secs (and then had the smarts to pass her), surely she has enough experience (and saftey knowledge) that even if she didn't get the call to roll, she would / should have realised something was wrong and not sat on the main straight (out of sight until cars are bearing down at 250km/h) to be a problem...

Even Rick Kelly said in his interview he was sitting beside her revving the car and indicating to go and pointing to Car #1 in front..

itsnotagsr · 09-11-09, 07:20 AM

I didn't see the race. But assuming the drivers knew there was a safety car, why were they doing that kind of speed down the straight? Shouldn't they have backed off a bit?

tremolo · 09-11-09, 08:52 AM

Who put a woman in the drivers seat?

TJ · 09-11-09, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itsnotagsr

I didn't see the race. But assuming the drivers knew there was a safety car, why were they doing that kind of speed down the straight? Shouldn't they have backed off a bit?

Because until they reach the sc they are racing the guys in the pits for position

DATZED · 09-11-09, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ

Because until they reach the sc they are racing the guys in the pits for position

Doesnt a fullcourse yellow and SC conditions mean no position changes (even in the pits)?

Evaded · 09-11-09, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DATZED

Doesnt a fullcourse yellow and SC conditions mean no position changes (even in the pits)?

No it means back off and expect an accident somewhere on the track and also expect the safety car to be running around the course. Not to be stopped on the front straight.

As was said they are racing people in pit straight (the only people they can over take while they are in pit lane).

TJ · 09-11-09, 11:39 AM

Nah. They can't pass each other on track but changes in pits are
ok. Also a car can gain position due to a faster outlap/ slow pitstop

Nafe · 09-11-09, 12:01 PM

Epic fuckup by Schenken IMHO.

Southo · 09-11-09, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nafe

Epic fuckup by Schenken IMHO.

Yep, Ultimately the buck stops with him....
But I still reckon the person driving has to take responsibility for what happens on the track while they are in the car.

Surely common sense dictates that they dont need to 'wait for permission' to move if they sence a dangerous situation. If they didn't realise that yesterdays situation was dangerous, then they are clearly NOT the right person for the job.

Babalouie · 09-11-09, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tremolo

Who put a woman in the drivers seat?

http://www.amberanderson.com.au/

2rismo · 09-11-09, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fly510

bargwarna's driving against lowndes in todays race was a pretty close 2nd to the silly bird behind the wheel of the safety car.

He was driving like a collosal douche.

2rismo · 09-11-09, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babalouie

http://www.amberanderson.com.au/

Quote:

Fast Facts about Amber Anderson

Full Name: Amber Anderson

Status: Single

Lives: Melbourne, Australia

Interests: Fitness, Travel, Flying, Horseriding, Skiing and Scuba Diving

Occupation/s: Racing Car Driver and Lawyer

Likes: Fast cars & fast aircraft- The new Nissan GTR & the P51D Mustang

Dislikes: Cars that break down, slow cars and pedal power

Quotes to live by: “If it was easy, everyone would be doing it”

Hehehe...

260DET · 09-11-09, 03:23 PM

Oh dear, that could have been very nasty

willsy01 · 09-11-09, 03:30 PM

I wouldn't mind using my refuelling rig on her.

towie · 09-11-09, 03:56 PM

There is something about her, she's got that kind of face...

Nafe · 09-11-09, 06:10 PM

http://www.speedcafe.com.au/2009/11/...at-the-island/

08-11-09, 08:01 PM	#6
10sec_rx7 sack riding Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 8,363	you could hear them getting told to move on... either radio fail or she was too busy looking at her makeup... was close to being a huge fuckup... __________________ im a dodgy cunt.... dont believe a word i say....

08-11-09, 09:33 PM	#12
Bermo Has AIDS - BRT-393 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Blue Mts NSW Posts: 1,769	Holy fuck that was stupid! So lucky for not another big prang...! __________________ Im not only sure Im HIV positive.

08-11-09, 11:19 PM	#14
TJ I really do love Mark Webber. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Perth Posts: 12,842	Epic fuckup either way __________________ That's right! Kofi Anonan, you think I'm gonna take orders from an African? You may be able to speak 16 languages, but you gon' need 'em when you down in Town Square sellin' fake hats. I know Gucci when I see it, nigga, I'm rich. I've got a coalition of the willing, I got 40 nations ready to roll, son!

09-11-09, 07:20 AM	#16
itsnotagsr Little engine that could. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: At work :( Posts: 10,295	I didn't see the race. But assuming the drivers knew there was a safety car, why were they doing that kind of speed down the straight? Shouldn't they have backed off a bit? __________________ "If you can make black marks on a straight from the time you turn out of a corner until the braking point of the next turn, then you have enough horsepower." - Mark Donahue Penske Porsche 917 "In Japan we no give fark for Subaru" - Trust Japan Technical Director (TM - AVENGE) "You can never have enough power. I remember when we had Group B cars... THEN we had enough power!" Juha Kankkunen - Rally of Argentina '02

09-11-09, 11:39 AM	#21
TJ I really do love Mark Webber. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Perth Posts: 12,842	Nah. They can't pass each other on track but changes in pits are ok. Also a car can gain position due to a faster outlap/ slow pitstop __________________ That's right! Kofi Anonan, you think I'm gonna take orders from an African? You may be able to speak 16 languages, but you gon' need 'em when you down in Town Square sellin' fake hats. I know Gucci when I see it, nigga, I'm rich. I've got a coalition of the willing, I got 40 nations ready to roll, son!

08-11-09, 05:32 PM	#1
Southo www.projectsleeper.com Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sydney, NSW Posts: 4,693	V8SC Safety Car Driver After todays effort at PI, I think they will be advertising for a new Saftey Car driver position available from tomorrow... I think Amber will need to look for a new job after todays fuck up... Even if Tim Shenken forgot to give the order for her to scramble - she should have enough common sense to realise what was happening and start to move... __________________ Jason (aka Southo) Tact. –noun The ability to be able to tell someone to F%$# Off in such a way that they look forward to the trip. MotorSportFotos Easternats Photos Drive Bathurst Photos

08-11-09, 05:51 PM	#2
1uzusee Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: QLD Posts: 1,758	Oh yea, that could'a been a big one. Imagine the shitstorm

08-11-09, 05:51 PM	#3
greenhj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: melbourne Posts: 1,365	lol, what an idiot. On a more serious note, it could of cost millions in cars, and possibly lives, imagine if a 230+kph supercar went up the arse of the stationary "safety" car. its sheer luck no-one crashed, some of the in car footage was pretty hairy.

08-11-09, 07:44 PM	#4
The-Kid Learner Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 671	They don't even wear any saftey gear fuck that.

08-11-09, 08:40 PM	#7
Jay_G Refined Crude lover Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Up on bricks in ippy Posts: 1,843	link? __________________ yep

08-11-09, 08:45 PM	#8
BeverlyHillsCop "Foul-mouthed"? Fuck you! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: ACT Posts: 677	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81CArkrSc6s

08-11-09, 08:56 PM	#9
fly510 Formerly a stupid_cunt Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sydney Posts: 1,950	bargwarna's driving against lowndes in todays race was a pretty close 2nd to the silly bird behind the wheel of the safety car.

08-11-09, 10:06 PM	#13
Pablo17 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 64	Wasnt the saftey car drivers fault, it was Tim Shenkin's (spelling) doing...apparently he 'forgot' were he placed the safety car !!! Safety car takes commands from race control on who to pick up and when.

09-11-09, 08:52 AM	#17
tremolo They're from Indonesia Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,675	Who put a woman in the drivers seat?

09-11-09, 03:23 PM	#27
260DET Q the Stalag State Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Brisbane Posts: 8,170	Oh dear, that could have been very nasty __________________ Richard........Datsun 280ZXT http://www.youtube.com/FairladyS130#p/a/u/0/rqM9_Wq-TKc New Lakeside 1:00.77 (R8 Class)

09-11-09, 03:56 PM	#29
towie TOWIE MEMBER Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: West Sydney 1985 Posts: 2,858	There is something about her, she's got that kind of face...

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