N24 trackside report - pt6 (the debrief)
Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 Posted in 24 hour race, Australia, Toyota | 4 Comments »It's been a big week for Stu Jones and his mates at Osborne Motorsports. A long haul flight from Sydney to Frankfurt, a massive effort from everyone in the team to prepare, drive and repair the racecar in the 24 ...
N24 trackside report - pt5 (pre-race tension)
Saturday, May 23rd, 2009 Posted in 24 hour race, Australia, Toyota | No Comments »Pre-race nerves and waiting are the theme of Stu's latest update, filed earlier this morning (German time). It's a great read and gives a very good insight into the task ahead. He's also included some images from their pit garage ...
N24 trackside report - pt4 (qualifying)
Saturday, May 23rd, 2009 Posted in 24 hour race, Australia, Toyota | No Comments »Stu has just sent in his qualifying report and the good news is the car is running well and all gremlins appear to have been sorted. [Pic from 2008]
N24 trackside report - pt3
Friday, May 22nd, 2009 Posted in 24 hour race, Australia, Toyota | No Comments »Another report from AUSringers' man on the scene driver Stu Jones. This one takes us through night practice and the inevitable mechanical gremlins that tend to appear from time to time. UPDATE: New pics added. Take note of how tight the ...
N24 trackside report - pt2
Friday, May 22nd, 2009 Posted in 24 hour race, Australia, Toyota | 1 Comment »Thanks to Stu Jones who was quick to send in a brief report from free practice. You can read his comments after the jump. [Pic from 2008]
N24 trackside report - pt1
Thursday, May 21st, 2009 Posted in 24 hour race, Australia, Toyota | 5 Comments »AUSringers has a few mates taking part at the 24 hour race this weekend. They're all part of the Osborne Motorsports team. They'll be competing in car #13, a Toyota Corolla, with just two drivers sharing the load. A last minute ...
Osborne Motorsports - Friday-Sunday update
Monday, May 26th, 2008 Posted in Australia, Motorsports, Toyota | 10 Comments »After the last update it was all happy smiles at Osborne Motorsports as their car, after arriving in Germany over a day late, had been rushed to the track in time for the race. The first qualifying session had been ...
Osborne Motorsports - Monday-Thursday update
Friday, May 23rd, 2008 Posted in Australia, Motorsports, Toyota | 7 Comments »That row of pics above may look innocent enough, but I can tell you they almost didn't happen. Since the Osborne Motorsports team arrived in Germany to take part in the Nürburgring 24 hour race I have had a couple ...
Osborne Motorsports - Team update
Sunday, May 18th, 2008 Posted in Australia, Motorsports, Toyota | 4 Comments »Osborne Motorsports team driver Stu Jones has been in touch to give a travel update as the lads get ready to depart for their journey to the Nürburgring for the 24 hour race. The race will take place next weekend ...
Osborne Motorsports heading to the Nürburgring
Friday, April 4th, 2008 Posted in Australia, Motorsports, Toyota | 13 Comments »Colin Osborne, current CAMS president, and keen racer in his own right, has just packed up his trusty Osborne Motorsports Toyota Corolla to the brim and sent it off to Germany for the 36th Nürburgring 24 hour race, to be ...
