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scully · Oct 7th, 2006, 12:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mr G (original)

this thing wasn't just an 'Old Skool' mini. It had a very very well built (by arthur Jackson if memory serves) cage, and every aspect of the preparation of the car was tickety boo. Yes, it could have been worse, but its not all luck.

Here's a look at what his car was like before. By the looks of the photos of the aftermath, I'd say that roll-cage is pretty well intact. David doesn't do things in half-measures.

swamos · Oct 8th, 2006, 02:05 AM

bit disappointing... I don't think the MINI's got on the telecast

poki · Oct 8th, 2006, 02:37 AM

Total bummer

ScottyB · Oct 8th, 2006, 07:05 AM

WOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooo

Go Lowndes!!!!

Smurfn · Oct 8th, 2006, 07:30 AM

Was an exciting finish. Glad it didn't end under Safety Car conditions. Pity it had so many Safety Car sessions during the race though.

eb/w mini · Oct 8th, 2006, 07:41 AM

Go Lowndsy.

ScottyB · Oct 8th, 2006, 07:59 AM

Agreed, glad they let it run through under race conditions

eb/w mini · Oct 8th, 2006, 08:15 AM

I thought it was all over when richards put it into the wall with about 3 laps to go but they thankfully let the race continue. It was a great finish to what turned out to be one wierd race. shoulda put 10 bucks on the pace car to do more laps then half the field. Bummer about skaifey not making the first lap. Although not a holden fan i was hoping he would be on the podium at the finish as he was there with brocky for so long.

minigolf · Oct 8th, 2006, 08:18 AM

Was hoping the Kelly Gang could get out of jail with a win, but hard to begrudge the Lowndes/Whincup victory. About bloody time Ford won at Bathurst I guess.

minigolf · Oct 8th, 2006, 10:14 AM

Reports are in confirming the passing of Mark Porter who was involved in the crash on Friday. A chilling end to a sombre weekend.

RaceTime

scully · Oct 8th, 2006, 10:17 AM

I'm stoked that Lowndes won. Particularly when I was in a house full of Holden fans today. I'm the only one who doesn't seem to care what type of car they drive. Very pleased that Seton got on the podium too, and mighty impressed with the Denyer/Davison combo who came in 9th.

OK, maybe I'm just mightly impressed with Denyer.

Smurfn · Oct 8th, 2006, 10:19 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf (original)

Reports are in confirming the passing of Mark Porter who was involved in the crash on Friday. A chilling end to a sombre weekend.

RaceTime

Very sad

Mr G · Oct 8th, 2006, 10:49 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Smurfn (original)

Very sad

Very Sad indeed. My thoughts are with his young family.

ScottyB · Oct 8th, 2006, 11:04 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf (original)

Reports are in confirming the passing of Mark Porter who was involved in the crash on Friday. A chilling end to a sombre weekend.

RaceTime

What a tragedy

Sad end to the weekend. Thoughts with his family.

Mini2v · Oct 8th, 2006, 11:47 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by scully (original)

I'm stoked that Lowndes won. Particularly when I was in a house full of Holden fans today. I'm the only one who doesn't seem to care what type of car they drive. Very pleased that Seton got on the podium too, and mighty impressed with the Denyer/Davison combo who came in 9th.

OK, maybe I'm just mightly impressed with Denyer.

Your comments mirror mine, I even predicted Lowndes win during the radio interview on Friday night, agree about Seton and Denyer too, in fact Grant amazes me with everything he does and he does all so well, quite a talent.

Vic

Mini2v · Oct 8th, 2006, 11:54 AM

[quote=minigolf;2688042]Reports are in confirming the passing of Mark Porter who was involved in the crash on Friday. A chilling end to a sombre weekend.

QUOTE]

As mentioned I and some other clubMINI members witnessed this terrible accident on Friday, I also have a contact in the Medical team who advised me yesterday that he was in a very bad way, my thoughts are with his family.

I thought we may have witnessed another very serious accident today when Paul Radisich went off, not sure how seriously injured he is although they did say he was talking when they got him out of the wreck, but your body dosn't like stopping from 200+ kph in 1 metre!

Vic

eb/w mini · Oct 8th, 2006, 12:52 PM

Very sad news indeed. Condolences to his family and loved ones. RIp Mark Porter.

aceman · Oct 8th, 2006, 10:18 PM

[quote=Mini2v;2688159]

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf (original)

Reports are in confirming the passing of Mark Porter who was involved in the crash on Friday. A chilling end to a sombre weekend.

QUOTE]

I thought we may have witnessed another very serious accident today when Paul Radisich went off, not sure how seriously injured he is although they did say he was talking when they got him out of the wreck, but your body dosn't like stopping from 200+ kph in 1 metre!

Vic

From the news I just heard, Paul has a fractured ankle. Pretty lucky considering.

aceman · Oct 9th, 2006, 10:31 AM

Some more shots from the Bathurst run

ScottyB · Oct 9th, 2006, 11:01 AM

Cool piccies, Scott

Oct 7th, 2006, 12:25 PM	#41
scully No, I don't have a cold! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Over the Rainbow Local Time: 08:24 PM Posts: 391 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mr G (original) this thing wasn't just an 'Old Skool' mini. It had a very very well built (by arthur Jackson if memory serves) cage, and every aspect of the preparation of the car was tickety boo. Yes, it could have been worse, but its not all luck. Here's a look at what his car was like before. By the looks of the photos of the aftermath, I'd say that roll-cage is pretty well intact. David doesn't do things in half-measures. Attached Thumbnails

Oct 8th, 2006, 07:05 AM	#44 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 09:24 PM Posts: 192,296 Offline	WOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooo Go Lowndes!!!! - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

Oct 8th, 2006, 07:30 AM	#45 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 08:24 PM Posts: 42,706 Offline	Was an exciting finish. Glad it didn't end under Safety Car conditions. Pity it had so many Safety Car sessions during the race though. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

Oct 8th, 2006, 07:59 AM	#47 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 09:24 PM Posts: 192,296 Offline	Agreed, glad they let it run through under race conditions - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

Oct 8th, 2006, 08:18 AM	#49 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 09:24 PM Posts: 14,095 Offline	Was hoping the Kelly Gang could get out of jail with a win, but hard to begrudge the Lowndes/Whincup victory. About bloody time Ford won at Bathurst I guess. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

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Oct 8th, 2006, 02:05 AM	#42 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 08:24 PM Posts: 5,548 Offline	bit disappointing... I don't think the MINI's got on the telecast

Oct 8th, 2006, 02:37 AM	#43 (permalink)
poki Whatev. Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 09:24 PM Posts: 2,995 Offline	Total bummer

Oct 8th, 2006, 07:41 AM	#46 (permalink)
eb/w mini There is no U. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anytown, Aus Local Time: 09:24 PM Posts: 675 Offline	Go Lowndsy.

Oct 8th, 2006, 08:15 AM	#48 (permalink)
eb/w mini There is no U. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anytown, Aus Local Time: 09:24 PM Posts: 675 Offline	I thought it was all over when richards put it into the wall with about 3 laps to go but they thankfully let the race continue. It was a great finish to what turned out to be one wierd race. shoulda put 10 bucks on the pace car to do more laps then half the field. Bummer about skaifey not making the first lap. Although not a holden fan i was hoping he would be on the podium at the finish as he was there with brocky for so long.

Oct 8th, 2006, 10:14 AM	#50 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 09:24 PM Posts: 14,095 Offline	Reports are in confirming the passing of Mark Porter who was involved in the crash on Friday. A chilling end to a sombre weekend. RaceTime Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Oct 8th, 2006, 10:17 AM	#51 (permalink)
scully No, I don't have a cold! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Over the Rainbow Local Time: 08:24 PM Posts: 391 Offline	I'm stoked that Lowndes won. Particularly when I was in a house full of Holden fans today. I'm the only one who doesn't seem to care what type of car they drive. Very pleased that Seton got on the podium too, and mighty impressed with the Denyer/Davison combo who came in 9th. OK, maybe I'm just mightly impressed with Denyer.

Oct 8th, 2006, 10:19 AM	#52 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 08:24 PM Posts: 42,706 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf (original) Reports are in confirming the passing of Mark Porter who was involved in the crash on Friday. A chilling end to a sombre weekend. RaceTime Very sad http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

Oct 8th, 2006, 10:49 AM	#53 (permalink)
Mr G Its not me - Its you Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Spiffington Manse Local Time: 08:24 PM Posts: 3,129 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Smurfn (original) Very sad Very Sad indeed. My thoughts are with his young family. I love Warsaw. Where else can you hug a pole? If you have any information, any information at all, please contact me as I'm writing an encyclopaedia.

Oct 8th, 2006, 11:04 AM	#54 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 09:24 PM Posts: 192,296 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf (original) Reports are in confirming the passing of Mark Porter who was involved in the crash on Friday. A chilling end to a sombre weekend. RaceTime What a tragedy Sad end to the weekend. Thoughts with his family. - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

Oct 8th, 2006, 11:47 AM	#55 (permalink)
Mini2v MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern Beaches Syd Local Time: 09:24 PM Posts: 1,124 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by scully (original) I'm stoked that Lowndes won. Particularly when I was in a house full of Holden fans today. I'm the only one who doesn't seem to care what type of car they drive. Very pleased that Seton got on the podium too, and mighty impressed with the Denyer/Davison combo who came in 9th. OK, maybe I'm just mightly impressed with Denyer. Your comments mirror mine, I even predicted Lowndes win during the radio interview on Friday night, agree about Seton and Denyer too, in fact Grant amazes me with everything he does and he does all so well, quite a talent. Vic

Oct 8th, 2006, 11:54 AM	#56 (permalink)
Mini2v MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern Beaches Syd Local Time: 09:24 PM Posts: 1,124 Offline	[quote=minigolf;2688042]Reports are in confirming the passing of Mark Porter who was involved in the crash on Friday. A chilling end to a sombre weekend. QUOTE] As mentioned I and some other clubMINI members witnessed this terrible accident on Friday, I also have a contact in the Medical team who advised me yesterday that he was in a very bad way, my thoughts are with his family. I thought we may have witnessed another very serious accident today when Paul Radisich went off, not sure how seriously injured he is although they did say he was talking when they got him out of the wreck, but your body dosn't like stopping from 200+ kph in 1 metre! Vic

Oct 8th, 2006, 12:52 PM	#57 (permalink)
eb/w mini There is no U. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anytown, Aus Local Time: 09:24 PM Posts: 675 Offline	Very sad news indeed. Condolences to his family and loved ones. RIp Mark Porter.

Oct 8th, 2006, 10:18 PM	#58 (permalink)
aceman That Sound Dude Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bathurst,Australia Local Time: 08:24 PM Posts: 213 Offline	[quote=Mini2v;2688159] Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf (original) Reports are in confirming the passing of Mark Porter who was involved in the crash on Friday. A chilling end to a sombre weekend. QUOTE] I thought we may have witnessed another very serious accident today when Paul Radisich went off, not sure how seriously injured he is although they did say he was talking when they got him out of the wreck, but your body dosn't like stopping from 200+ kph in 1 metre! Vic From the news I just heard, Paul has a fractured ankle. Pretty lucky considering.

Oct 9th, 2006, 10:31 AM	#59 (permalink)
aceman That Sound Dude Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bathurst,Australia Local Time: 08:24 PM Posts: 213 Offline	Some more shots from the Bathurst run

Oct 9th, 2006, 11:01 AM	#60 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 09:24 PM Posts: 192,296 Offline	Cool piccies, Scott - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

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