Inline Skating

I got into Inline skating in Canberra. Australia. The area around Lake Burley Griffin is awesome for blading.

I taught myself but I need some lessons to take it further. I did it mainly for fitness. A good 40 minute session could cover vast distance.

I had some K2 skates that were very comfortable compared to others. http://www.k2skates.com/

Bathurst 1000

I touched on Bathurst a few posts back, but with the V8's in my head. I though I'd finish with the ultimate race for V8 lovers. Bathurst again.

A great intro from Russell Crowe

A qualifying Lap.

Lownes across the top.

Bathurst 2009 last 3 laps were a pretty close finish after a re-start.

Up the Hill

Down the hill

Across the line.

V8 Brutes

V8 Brutes is a series in itself that started as a support for V8 supercars. But it became quite popular for door to door bashing.

Close Racing is always on show as the formula is set. The only real difference is driver ability.

This Promotion footage is cool.

These cars are basically the same as their sedan namesakes and have good performance. They get light in the rear for some slidey slidey too.

And a big off at bathurst. Here too at Darwin.

http://www.v8utes.com.au/

Bathurst

OK. Bathurst. Well I grew up glued to the TV watching the group C racing. Then the RX7 entered and I was in Heaven. 3 Wins in a row. I drove the track in MY FC Rx7 and My Datsun 16/1800. And its great.

Just check this. Watch it a few times and look around the track also. Elevation is amazing. Downhill straight is awesome. The video shows the difference between lightness, power and a mix in the RX7.

Emrik

I used to love my Emrik Blitz III Tennis and Apollo Emrik Squash Racquets. They don't make Tennis stuff anymore. But there were pretty cool. Leading edge of composite materials back in the day.

I was never really any good at Tennis, but I loved playing. Later I got a Dunlop 200G but it twisted after being in the boot of my car.

I haen't played for ages and last time I picked up a racquet, I hurt myself... haha. Gotta start again.

Russ.

Rugby Bledisloe Cup 2009

October 31: Qantas Wallabies v All Blacks in Tokyo

I'm not a huge fan of Rugby, but when you get a chance to watch top level sport with your national team involved the result is always good.

My keen Japanese friend already has a ticket lined up, so come and join me cheering on the Wallabies.

More info on http://www.rugby.com.au/


Russ.

TGRacing Prelude

I am currently spending all my cash to participate in an endurance race with a bunch of friends in Japan. So my other car projects are on hold. The roadster shouldn't really be modified anyway, so it's a good excuse.

The first event is a 12hr endurance event that I photographed last year. This time I want to get involved. I have designed the graphics for the car and slowly getting them sorted.

The car is a Prelude 2.2 Type S and is currently undergoing transformation to production car race spec. It should prove a solid and reliable car.

Wish us luck and follow the preparation and action here on the TG-R Datalog blog..

I have a new Arai GP5 WP Helmet on it's way and that should be handy for future track excursions.

Russ.