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Old 20-06-2008, 09:40 AM   #1
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Default Channel 7 News (Melb?) - Ford vs Holden tonight

I've been told that there is a "Ford vs. Holden" special report on Channel 7 news tonight (Friday), for anyone interested. This is in Melbourne, unsure if it's going to be shown nationally.

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Old 20-06-2008, 09:53 AM   #2
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Are they broadcasting from Calder? lol
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Old 20-06-2008, 09:58 AM   #3
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They are advertising it in brisbane as well, they said its an out west challenge or something.
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Old 20-06-2008, 09:59 AM   #4
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Hehe, I don't know the details. My speculation is that it will focus on the local carmakers struggling to sell cars and adapt to the fuel prices, market trends, etc.
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Old 20-06-2008, 10:10 AM   #5
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no it wont! it will be about car hoons of course! lulz.
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Old 20-06-2008, 10:11 AM   #6
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I've heard it's about the FG Supercar. They're doing straight line runs against the VE to ensure it complies with Project Blueprint.
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Old 20-06-2008, 10:23 AM   #7
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yeh its as stated above and its about the fg supercar. should be pretty interesting to see what they say.
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Old 20-06-2008, 11:19 AM   #8
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If report is anything like their recent telecast of the V8supercars at Sandown it will be all about how good the Holden is.
At Sandown (Race 2) the Fords were winning (easily I might add) but all they showed lap after lap of Kelly in his Commodore.
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Old 20-06-2008, 12:35 PM   #9
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top speed runs on the nullabor i hope!

considering it is channel 7 news, dont think i'll bother watching
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Old 20-06-2008, 12:45 PM   #10
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no it wont! it will be about car hoons of course! lulz.
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Old 20-06-2008, 12:56 PM   #11
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nah its lulz now mate, its evolved.

hey if its what people have speculated i might just have a gander, what time will it be?
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Old 20-06-2008, 02:19 PM   #12
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Evening news is usually 6pm, but being a general interest piece, more likely towards the end. :
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Old 20-06-2008, 04:37 PM   #13
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its just a bit of coverage on the aero testing for the v8's to ensure downforce parity out at woomera.
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Old 20-06-2008, 07:18 PM   #14
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Just a short story on aerodynamics of a car and making it an equal playing field on the track.
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Old 20-06-2008, 07:22 PM   #15
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well that sucked. thanks for the heads up anyway. just saw it
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Old 20-06-2008, 07:24 PM   #16
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Just seen it now, was pretty quick but interesting, took place on a airstrip.
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Old 20-06-2008, 07:25 PM   #17
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Could they spare the time?
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Old 20-06-2008, 07:35 PM   #18
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Anyone got the link?
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Old 20-06-2008, 07:48 PM   #19
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wonder how it went on the worlds longest air strip.:evil3:
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Old 20-06-2008, 08:09 PM   #20
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Would take longer to load than to watch. Said nothing, lasted around the 10 seconds mark as the follow into the sports ........

For something that was advertised as a feature it wasnt much



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Old 20-06-2008, 08:32 PM   #21
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A feel good fluff piece, nothing to interesting for those who missed it.


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Old 22-06-2008, 09:20 PM   #22
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