BA crashed at Philip Island....

kyro_02 · 07-05-2006, 08:32 PM

Hey, my mate was at Philip Island today, he said that a BA v8 had crashed -- was wet-slippery and hit curb and into tyres. Thousands of dollars damage... if its even worth fixing..., just wondering if anyone seen it or have pictures of the car?

thanks~

FPV8U · 07-05-2006, 08:34 PM

Hrrrm the only BA V8 i can think of off the top of my head who does Circuit stuff is Race GT, hope it isn't him it's a seriously nice GT.

HOON69 · 07-05-2006, 08:38 PM

anymore information on this

and this thread is useless without pics

kyro_02 · 07-05-2006, 08:43 PM

i second that lol... need pics~

kyro_02 · 07-05-2006, 08:46 PM

more information: it was a BA GT BLUE V8 SEDAN on phone to mate now... he said it was probably doin well over 120km/s when he hit the tyres

FPV8U · 07-05-2006, 08:48 PM

Good to hear it's not RACEGT then.

Bossxr8 · 08-05-2006, 04:56 PM

Wasn't a Velocity colored GT with white stripes was it.

XRQTOR · 08-05-2006, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kyro_02

more information: it was a BA GT BLUE V8 SEDAN on phone to mate now... he said it was probably doin well over 120km/s when he hit the tyres

It's ed then, it'd have bent the thing for sure.

Brute6 · 08-05-2006, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Wasn't a Velocity colored GT with white stripes was it.

Is that the one that is around Geelong? Custom plates, aftermarket rims...

Bossxr8 · 09-05-2006, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Brute6

Is that the one that is around Geelong? Custom plates, aftermarket rims...

Thats the one i'm thinking of, a mate of RACEGT. Probably wasn't though.

HLC · 09-05-2006, 05:28 PM

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Jet-Star · 09-05-2006, 06:07 PM

Phillip Island is only a few mins from me and alot of customers that come in to the shop are from the Island since we're the cloesest decent auto shop, I'll keep me ear to the ground and find out whats what...

GRNKPR · 10-05-2006, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Thats the one i'm thinking of, a mate of RACEGT. Probably wasn't though.

ithink it was as one of my mates was there and he said Race GT was there as well .Not very smart running such an expensive car around the track :eclipsee_

EF302 · 10-05-2006, 12:31 AM

im guessing these kind of "off road" accidents wouldnt be covered by insurence?
hope he's ok

kyro_02 · 10-05-2006, 09:05 AM

nah apparently insurance don't insur offroad

Brute6 · 10-05-2006, 09:11 PM

Unless you take out Motorsport Insurance, you got nothing except your own wallet. If it is that Velocity GT, its a pity cos that was a very nice looking car.

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Bossxr8 · 11-05-2006, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GRNKPR

ithink it was as one of my mates was there and he said Race GT was there as well .Not very smart running such an expensive car around the track :eclipsee_

Thats an odd comment. 60k is a hell of a lot less than some of the cars that do track work down there.

Dazza XLT · 11-05-2006, 03:24 PM

^^^ What about a Lamboghini? (sp??) Now thats dear!

tex · 11-05-2006, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Brute6

Unless you take out Motorsport Insurance, you got nothing except your own wallet. If it is that Velocity GT, its a pity cos that was a very nice looking car.

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Hi Mate,

I have tried today to organise 'motorsport' insurance for my car, and had no luck. Tried Shannons first, then my insurance broker who tried another four or five underwriters. And none of them would even consider it.

Which insurer you know insures for circuit days and the like ?

Thanks in advance.

GRNKPR · 11-05-2006, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Thats an odd comment. 60k is a hell of a lot less than some of the cars that do track work down there.

:eclipsee_ :eclipsee_ but its a lot more than a car you can build for $15 000 and dosnt hurt the pocket as much as 60 k .I wasnt that good at maths but i know what i would rather :eclipsee_ :eclipsee_

SpoolMan · 12-05-2006, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Thats the one i'm thinking of, a mate of RACEGT. Probably wasn't though.

It was Matt's Buddy, he hit a wall spun around and hit it again, there hoping the rails are still straight on the car.

EDXR6T · 12-05-2006, 04:04 AM

got n e pic's spool man?

qwigybo · 12-05-2006, 04:14 AM

Bullet Performance · 12-05-2006, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by FPV8U

Hrrrm the only BA V8 i can think of off the top of my head who does Circuit stuff is Race GT, hope it isn't him it's a seriously nice GT.

Im very glad it wasn't my car, but I saw it happen as I was behind the car in question.

The car is being fixed now and should be ready to race at the next round at Phillip Island.

I am surprised on how quick the word spreads and at the time of the accident cameras where flashing like papirazzi photograhpers.............lol.

Yes it was very wet and the safety of the track did not leave any margin for error. This is what make you a good driver to be able to race a car in any type of condition and obtain a good result.

Mark the owner is probably a better driver due to his experience, and next time out I bet his times will be better.

See the results again 1st in class for me
http://www.piarc.com.au/files//May%2...%20Results.pdf

Oooooch

XR-ENVI · 12-05-2006, 12:30 PM

jsut a bit of panel damage!!!! I am sure he will be back racing in no time!!

XRQTOR · 12-05-2006, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SpoolMan

It was Matt's Buddy, he hit a wall spun around and hit it again, there hoping the rails are still straight on the car.

I know in vic bent rails need to be replaced, up here your allowed to straighten them.

Brute6 · 12-05-2006, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tex

Hi Mate,

I have tried today to organise 'motorsport' insurance for my car, and had no luck. Tried Shannons first, then my insurance broker who tried another four or five underwriters. And none of them would even consider it.

Which insurer you know insures for circuit days and the like ?

Thanks in advance.

Have you tried contacting CAMS? That would probably be your best bet first up. Gimme a day or so, and I'll give you a definate answer.

jabba · 12-05-2006, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RACEGT

Im very glad it wasn't my car, but I saw it happen as I was behind the car in question.

The car is being fixed now and should be ready to race at the next round at Phillip Island.

I am surprised on how quick the word spreads and at the time of the accident cameras where flashing like papirazzi photograhpers.............lol.

Yes it was very wet and the safety of the track did not leave any margin for error. This is what make you a good driver to be able to race a car in any type of condition and obtain a good result.

Mark the owner is probably a better driver due to his experience, and next time out I bet his times will be better.

See the results again 1st in class for me
http://www.piarc.com.au/files//May%2...%20Results.pdf

Oooooch

Matt I loved racing in the rain when I was Go Karting (up the front all the time). But Dude you wont ever see me fanging around the track in my ute when it's wet. for me it is just to big a risk as it is near imposible to catch it when she lets go.... Beside the suspension is defiently no good when it's wet. driving on the road in the rain is bad enough let aloan doing 190 on the main straight......