Exige S battles it out in 12hr race in oz - LotusTalk

iana · 02-21-2009, 08:36 PM

A lonely Lotus Exige S is currently battling it out with 40 other cars in the 12hour race at Bathurst, Australia.

This is a long course with a long grinding hill up the mountain and a very fast straight down. Quite a challenge for one of our cars. It is of course in its element though the twisty bits at the top of the mountain.

4 hours to go and it is going well.

Click here for live race info:-

http://www.bathurst12hour.com.au/live_results.asp

More info on the car at the AussieElises site here: -

Exige S eligible for Bathurst 12 hour - Aussie Elises Forums

iana · 02-21-2009, 08:55 PM

The 350Z is now out, so the Exige S is leading class B.

Yes, I know, there were only 2 starters in class B - but it is mixing it with some other serious racing machinery.

This is an endurance race and is the ultimate test of the Lotus.

So far, so good - am keeping my fingers crossed.

Mark has put a lot of effort into preparation and has a great team behind him - there were many doubters that the Lotus would last in this race.

I hope that he can prove them wrong.

Brent Bauman · 02-21-2009, 08:59 PM

Any details on the car?

VisualEchos · 02-21-2009, 09:04 PM

Rock on Exige!!!

Mr. Know · 02-21-2009, 09:21 PM

Notice Eric Bana is racing a Mitsu Lancer RS? They are currently 13th overall and 7th in Class.

edit: here's a link: Actor Eric Bana to compete in Bathurst 12 Hour enduro - Autoblog

iana · 02-21-2009, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brent Bauman

Any details on the car?

I am going to ask Mark to let you know what has been done to the car.

He is a bit busy right now, but as he is a 'dataman' and has a probe for everything I am sure that he will have plenty to report. I am particularly interested in IC in/out temps - along with 200 others.

shay2nak · 02-21-2009, 09:43 PM

kick ass!

Demonized · 02-21-2009, 09:55 PM

Want video!

mjf · 02-21-2009, 10:15 PM

This should be an obvious link:

Dean Evans in a Lotus going from last to first at Bathust, in one lap:

YouTube - Lotus Elise racing,How to overtake at Bathurst, Australia,

I recall it being mentioned he's racing against less experienced drivers, but it goes to show how much of a difference skill and knowledge of the course can make. Oh, and it shows us a Bathurst lap.

iana · 02-21-2009, 10:23 PM

But imagine the car having to take that for 12hrs!

iana · 02-21-2009, 11:26 PM

11.45 hours of torment and the Exige is still going - 181 laps– and just 15 mins. to go.

They got shunted by one of the family saloons early on, but that just seemed to make them go faster.

I would not like to see the oil temps at this point.

As their fastest lap wasn’t until lap 61, it does show that the timing didn’t get pulled due high IAT - up to that stage – which is a plus. Must be the SSC IC water sprayer.

Otherwise is standard motor- so I’m told.

iana · 02-21-2009, 11:34 PM

5 minutes to go and they can lift the engine cover and have a sausage sizzle.

iana · 02-21-2009, 11:44 PM

They are up the podium for the class win.

Incredible effort.

Thats all folks

ZJChaser · 02-22-2009, 02:39 AM

very cool, congrats to them!

VisualEchos · 02-22-2009, 06:01 AM

Definite congrats!!!

eurosport · 02-22-2009, 06:16 AM

Great effort! Congrats!

Demonized · 02-22-2009, 10:19 AM

Woke up and checked this first thing, woop woop

moc · 03-07-2009, 12:15 AM

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the support. A report on our race can be found here

Demonized · 03-07-2009, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moc

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the support. A report on our race can be found here

Great write-up Mark, and good job to the whole team.

knucklehead · 03-07-2009, 12:44 AM

Incredible win! Congratulations

02-21-2009, 08:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
iana 111R Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 94	Exige S battles it out in 12hr race in oz A lonely Lotus Exige S is currently battling it out with 40 other cars in the 12hour race at Bathurst, Australia. This is a long course with a long grinding hill up the mountain and a very fast straight down. Quite a challenge for one of our cars. It is of course in its element though the twisty bits at the top of the mountain. 4 hours to go and it is going well. Click here for live race info:- http://www.bathurst12hour.com.au/live_results.asp More info on the car at the AussieElises site here: - Exige S eligible for Bathurst 12 hour - Aussie Elises Forums

02-21-2009, 09:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
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02-21-2009, 08:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
iana 111R Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 94	The 350Z is now out, so the Exige S is leading class B. Yes, I know, there were only 2 starters in class B - but it is mixing it with some other serious racing machinery. This is an endurance race and is the ultimate test of the Lotus. So far, so good - am keeping my fingers crossed. Mark has put a lot of effort into preparation and has a great team behind him - there were many doubters that the Lotus would last in this race. I hope that he can prove them wrong.

02-21-2009, 08:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Brent Bauman right seat driver Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tustin Ranch, Ca Posts: 840	Any details on the car?

02-21-2009, 10:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
iana 111R Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 94	But imagine the car having to take that for 12hrs!

02-21-2009, 11:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
iana 111R Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 94	11.45 hours of torment and the Exige is still going - 181 laps– and just 15 mins. to go. They got shunted by one of the family saloons early on, but that just seemed to make them go faster. I would not like to see the oil temps at this point. As their fastest lap wasn’t until lap 61, it does show that the timing didn’t get pulled due high IAT - up to that stage – which is a plus. Must be the SSC IC water sprayer. Otherwise is standard motor- so I’m told.

02-21-2009, 11:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
iana 111R Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 94	5 minutes to go and they can lift the engine cover and have a sausage sizzle.

02-21-2009, 11:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
iana 111R Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 94	They are up the podium for the class win. Incredible effort. Thats all folks

02-22-2009, 02:39 AM	#14 (permalink)
ZJChaser Blue Wheel Pimp Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 2,851	very cool, congrats to them! __________________ AJ - Akua Solutions - #128 Lotus Exige - JRZ Suspension - Innovative Mounts - Toyo Tires - TW Research Development

02-22-2009, 06:01 AM	#15 (permalink)
VisualEchos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,015 Images: 3	Definite congrats!!! __________________ My Car

02-22-2009, 06:16 AM	#16 (permalink)
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03-07-2009, 12:15 AM	#18 (permalink)
moc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2	Hi Guys, Thanks for the support. A report on our race can be found here