FPV boss to race F6 in endurance race

Jason[98.EL] · 20-06-2010, 09:59 AM

http://ninemsn.carpoint.com.au/news/...nce-race-19787

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Putting in a good performance at the Bathurst 12 Hour race earlier in the year, the FPV F6 will now tackle the Australian 6 Hour at Eastern Creek

After a strong showing at the Bathurst 12 Hour race in February, the FPV F6 will be returning for active duty at the Australian Six Hour at Eastern Creek Raceway on July 17-18.

The FPV F6 will be piloted by endurance racers Peter Boylan and Geoff Morgan, along with Ford Performance Vehicle's General Manager, Rod Barrett.

Barrett is no stranger to motor racing, having spent more than half a decade in UK motorsport competition, including stints in Formula Ford and Thunder Saloons.

More recently Barrett returned to competitive racing, driving in the V8 Utes Legends races at the Clipsal 500. He finished third overall for the weekend and is now keen for more racing.

The FPV F6 will be prepared for competition by Ted Robinson and Barrett seemed upbeat about his chances in the Australian Six Hour at Eastern Creek Raceway.

"It's a very familiar car to me, because that's what my business is all about, I'm actually test driving my own product which is great," Barrett said.

"I think the Bathurst 12 Hour proved that the car has got reliability over a long period, and whilst it may not be as quick as the Japanese four-wheel-drive cars at the beginning of the race, it will definitely come into its own as the hours tick by. My forte has always been endurance style racing, I did a lot of it in the UK, I did Thunder Saloons, and I did 24 hour races in Production Cars in 1986 and '87," explained Barrett.

"The car's got heaps and heaps of torque and really good power, the one thing it lacks against the competition is that it's only two-wheel drive. It handles very well, it stops very well, and it's got a lot of power.

"The plan will be just to keep in a competitive spot in the early part, then launch an attack at the podium come the end of the race," added Barrett.

Great to see that the boss man is so happy with the product he want's to race it
Jason

mik · 20-06-2010, 11:44 AM

will be interested to see how the f6 goes(and Mr Barrett).

Grippy · 20-06-2010, 02:41 PM

The F6 performed really well at the 12 hour, should be a strong contender at Eastern Creek

mr_xr8 · 20-06-2010, 04:47 PM

should be intresting to see

FPV8U · 20-06-2010, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Grippy

The F6 performed really well at the 12 hour, should be a strong contender at Eastern Creek

No offence to the guys driving it but i would have been much more interisted if they threw the keys to SVG, Frosty & JC for the day..

flappist · 20-06-2010, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by FPV8U

No offence to the guys driving it but i would have been much more interisted if they threw the keys to SVG, Frosty & JC for the day..

Yeh right, like Coc.....hrane would let that happen.

FPV8U · 20-06-2010, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by flappist

Yeh right, like Coc.....hrane would let that happen.

Unless the drivers have a contract with the series i can't see how he could stop it.

vztrt · 20-06-2010, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by FPV8U

Unless the drivers have a contract with the series i can't see how he could stop it.

Bright raced in it this year, Ingall and Johnson raced last year. So I would see it more as a money/timing problem.

FPV8U · 20-06-2010, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by vztrt

Bright raced in it this year, Ingall and Johnson raced last year. So I would see it more as a money/timing problem.

I'd be suprised if a few of the younger drivers wern't interisted just for some fun, even Slade would be worth a look going by this weekends performance.

FERG_51 · 20-06-2010, 06:34 PM

Give John Bowe or Jim Richards the keys.

Redrum · 20-06-2010, 06:36 PM

Good on him. Great to see they are powering along with their quickest ride, the F6.

vztrt · 20-06-2010, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by FPV8U

I'd be suprised if a few of the younger drivers weren't interested just for some fun, even Slade would be worth a look going by this weekends performance.

I've seen a few of the juniors in there (Moff, Webb, etc)...also some of the oldies.

SteveJH · 20-06-2010, 06:37 PM

Wonder if they will be entering the F6 next year. Because entering the F6 rather then GT definately says which is the faster car at the moment.

fg_nitro · 20-06-2010, 06:43 PM

Good to see the Boss backing his own product!

galaxy xr8 · 20-06-2010, 06:57 PM

Either way, it's good to see the product out there and in action, hopefully with a solid result.

galaxy xr8 · 20-06-2010, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveJH

Wonder if they will be entering the F6 next year. Because entering the F6 rather then GT definately says which is the faster car at the moment.

A faster vehicle doesn't necessarily mean a more relaible vehicle, which would reign supreme in this type of race.

Brute6 · 20-06-2010, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FPV8U

No offence to the guys driving it but i would have been much more interisted if they threw the keys to SVG, Frosty & JC for the day..

It all comes down to dollars Jase.... Simple as that....

Plus, the other thing is, for the return that teams put into these races, they get a plastic trophy in return

I know what it cost us for the 12 hour, and its stupid......

Brute6 · 20-06-2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveJH

Wonder if they will be entering the F6 next year. Because entering the F6 rather then GT definately says which is the faster car at the moment.

Right now, there could be two cars..... We're about to build another car..... Thats all I can say of that topic at the moment....

FPV8U · 20-06-2010, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Brute6

It all comes down to dollars Jase.... Simple as that....

Plus, the other thing is, for the return that teams put into these races, they get a plastic trophy in return

I know what it cost us for the 12 hour, and its stupid......

Such a shame Brad, production racing doesn't really seem to be able to find it's feet.

Looking forward to next years 12H and possibly will be attending, i'll be sure to shoot you a PM if thats the case.

galaxy xr8 · 20-06-2010, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Brute6

Right now, there could be two cars..... We're about to build another car..... Thats all I can say of that topic at the moment....

You tease............

fg_nitro · 20-06-2010, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Brute6

Right now, there could be two cars..... We're about to build another car..... Thats all I can say of that topic at the moment....

No problems....

As long as you beat that friggen sports wagon.

FPV8U · 20-06-2010, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fg_nitro

No problems....

As long as you beat that friggen sports wagon.

If it was DSQ like it should have been they would have.

R-Design · 22-06-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rod

'the car has got reliability over a long period, and whilst it may not be as quick as the Japanese four-wheel-drive cars'

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Originally Posted by Rod

'The car's got heaps and heaps of torque and really good power, the one thing it lacks against the competition is that it's only two-wheel drive.'

Is it just me, or is Barrett rabbiting on a bit too much about AWD in this article? He'd probably know more than the average punter about Ford future product plans...

Brute6 · 22-06-2010, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Boss315

Is it just me, or is Barrett rabbiting on a bit too much about AWD in this article? He'd probably know more than the average punter about Ford future product plans...

What he's getting at is the circuit isn't suited to a car like the F6, when lighter turbo AWD cars are also competing...... especially if its wet.....

SteveJH · 22-06-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Brute6

What he's getting at is the circuit isn't suited to a car like the F6, when lighter turbo AWD cars are also competing...... especially if its wet.....

Ah, Mount Evo...Sorry, Mount Panorama...

platinumXR · 23-06-2010, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FPV8U

Such a shame Brad, production racing doesn't really seem to be able to find it's feet.

Yet it still survives. A bit more promotion would help.

Good on them and I really, REALLY hope they do well...I know I'll be there cheering them on.

Brute6 · 24-06-2010, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveJH

Ah, Mount Evo...Sorry, Mount Panorama...

Rod's talking about E.Creek in this article, not Bathurst.

Brute6 · 24-06-2010, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Boss315

He'd probably know more than the average punter about Ford future product plans...

bdave351 · 24-06-2010, 12:33 AM

Very nice to see someone from FPV involved with this, hopefully a sign of things to come from the company

SteveJH · 26-06-2010, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Brute6

Rod's talking about E.Creek in this article, not Bathurst.

Bathurst was mentioned though. ;)