Re: JV in V8 Supercar

abf1 Tue 17 Jul - 7:16

OFFICIAL: next 2 races
http://kellyracing.com.au/2012/index.php/pmc/news/226-villeneuve-returns-with-pepsi-max-crew

Villeneuve returns to Australia after competing in this month's Sucrogen Townsville 400 and replaces the injured Greg Murphy who continues to sit on the sidelines recovering from major back surgery.

abf1 Tue 17 Jul - 13:13

"I am thankful to Pepsi Max Crew for another chance to jump in the car and with more seat time should make further inroads on the field," said Villeneuve.

"These are difficult cars to drive and there is terrific talent in this category so [I] was realistic about my chances in Townsville not even testing the car.

"On reflection I was pleased with the progress we made as a team through that weekend and comfortable with the knowledge that we can move forward in Ipswich and Sydney."

Spitfire_garage Tue 17 Jul - 17:41

Jacques needs to get himself an euro import right hand drive car and get some more left hand shifting practice!

SamYang Tue 17 Jul - 17:57

Not really a surprise, but still very good news Smile

Cassee Fri 20 Jul - 14:38

http://www.bigpondsport.com/testing-times/tabid/91/newsid/91481/default.aspx

By Ben Hocking

""Jacques Villeneuve's recent performance in the Townsville 400 highlighted a major deficiency in the V8 Supercars rules when it comes to testing.""

SamYang Fri 20 Jul - 21:04

Good article!

BradPitStop Wed 1 Aug - 6:10

JV likes the livery.
http://www.v8supercars.com.au/championship/newsarticle/new-livery-offers-a-kick/tabid/70/newsid/12712/default.aspx

abf1 Wed 1 Aug - 11:50

Yes but I prefer the first one "special JV".
But for commercial, it's important. New product for Pepsi. And it's for Jacques.
Hope he will perform.

abf1 Fri 3 Aug - 7:19

http://www.speedcafe.com/2012/08/03/villeneuve-on-a-mission-to-lift-himself-off-the-bottom-at-queensland-raceway/

SamYang Fri 3 Aug - 16:53

Only 1.8 second behind the leader in P3... With P4 and Qualifying tomorrow he should further improve.
If anyone finds a stream for tomorrows race, please post it Smile

SpeedMetal Fri 3 Aug - 18:19

Thanks for the info SamYang! cheers

SamYang Sat 4 Aug - 7:22

Position 24 in the first race. JVs laptimes were pretty competetive with a 0.8s gap to the fastest laptime. Unfortunately he spun out when batteling for positions. No damage though...

Cassee Thu 23 Aug - 2:54

V8 Supercars: A last race for Jacques Villeneuve in Australia

http://www.auto123.com/en/racing-news/v8-supercars-a-last-race-for-jacques-villeneuve-in-australia?artid=146866&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=racing

SamYang Thu 23 Aug - 6:41

I wouldn't be so sure that this is his last race this season. They'll probably team him up with Greg for Bathurst...

abf1 Thu 23 Aug - 7:48

Bathurst would be a dream.

Cassee Wed 29 Aug - 14:25

JV completes his three-event stint in the V8s

28th, August, 2012

http://www.jv-world.com/news_detail.html?JV-completes-his-three-event-stint-in-the-V8s-72

Simon Wed 29 Aug - 21:50

Yeah, but the guy has used us to unusual surprises in the past, so... Dream on! Very Happy

Cassee Thu 30 Aug - 0:47

I like that JV never complained about the car. He took responsibility for the results.

I'm sure his team appreciated that. Instead, he did everything in his power to try to get the car to work.

Simon Thu 30 Aug - 0:50

True enough, Cassee.

SpeedMetal Thu 30 Aug - 3:07

Very good thought Cassee.

JV is a team player.

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