2016 VASC Silly Season - Page 15

Mixer · 21 Jul 2015, 09:42 (Ref:3559970)

i would posit that they are at different stages of their career...

FPV8U · 21 Jul 2015, 10:07 (Ref:3559975)

So Pye is brilliant but he didn't put him in a 3rd car, something he said he would never do but did for another driver in SVG..

Him publically stating that bringing Tekno in-house would be a good move also, why isn't he trying to sign him for that seat?

Pye is OK but I'm not totally sold considering where the lead 3 PRA machines are running, Pye is hardly a rookie being midway through his 3rd COTF season.

ForumNick · 21 Jul 2015, 10:14 (Ref:3559976)

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Originally Posted by gomick

And who does Mr Dane think he is having an opinion on who DJRTP should sign & why is anyone evening listening?

Possibly because... Dane is Pye's 'Manager' ?

**gomick** · 21 Jul 2015, 11:39 (Ref:3559989)

Ah, ok then

mayhem · 21 Jul 2015, 22:04 (Ref:3560136)

I'd suggest there are a couple (at least) of available agents at year's end that might be of greater interest than Pye. If theyre gunna run 2 cars, and if Ambrose isnt playing in the sandpit next year, then for sure Pye is a good option.

**GTRMagic** · 22 Jul 2015, 03:41 (Ref:3560176)

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Originally Posted by mayhem

I'd suggest there are a couple (at least) of available agents at year's end that might be of greater interest than Pye. If theyre gunna run 2 cars, and if Ambrose isnt playing in the sandpit next year, then for sure Pye is a good option.

Has Mr Mostert unequivocally confirmed he is at PRA next season?

Why that is interesting is the recent noise of PRA's Pepsi Max branding being focused on only one car next season. The story around this suggested something about focusing the achievement of marketing objectives on one vehicle completely rather than as a shared space as is now.. Blah blah blah..

The noise from around the back of the powder room suggests that the budget from Pepsi is reportedly less than the amount required to run a single car, yet it is currently splashed across two of them. So the reduction in signage may not be an initiative of the sponsor, but rather a recognition by the team of applying a full commercial cost-based ratecard to their sponsor partners, as Ford reduces their involvement.

There was no suggestion as to which of #5 (#1?) or #6 may become the focus of Pepsi's motorsport largesse in season 2016. Or indeed indications of a replacement sponsor for a now seemingly naked car.

If there is no major sponsor currently for one of the cars in 2016, would PRA choose to release or sell this option over Mr Mostert elsewhere?

There is lots going on at the minute. I reckon we wont know who's who in the zoo til Clipsal.. If then

Presuming any of this actually happened

Mixer · 22 Jul 2015, 03:52 (Ref:3560179)

Results aside, Chaz is 100% fit for the Pepsi demographic.

In some ways, why I think The Giz is going to end up in a Red Bull car.

**GTRMagic** · 22 Jul 2015, 05:35 (Ref:3560187)

Ryan Walkinshaw Wants 4 Cars In 2016...

..but could/would be comfortable with 2 or 3

**GTRMagic** · 22 Jul 2015, 07:13 (Ref:3560201)

BJR To Run 3 Cars In 2016

...although the lineup is unclear..

There is a story around that there may be a completely new line up at BJR, in all 3 cars...

we shall see...

FPV8U · 22 Jul 2015, 09:36 (Ref:3560214)

Lots of REC, driver and commercial movement ahead, hopefully PRA with their current success can secure a shiney new sponsor into the series rather than pinching from others like they and WP have been so good at in the past.

MattV · 22 Jul 2015, 10:26 (Ref:3560223)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

BJR To Run 3 Cars In 2016

...although the lineup is unclear..

There is a story around that there may be a completely new line up at BJR, in all 3 cars...

we shall see...

Do you still have access to their pit bay on race weekends

**GTRMagic** · 22 Jul 2015, 10:46 (Ref:3560227)

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Originally Posted by MattV

Do you still have access to their pit bay on race weekends

A dozen years ago.. as now.. all is good!

mayhem · 22 Jul 2015, 22:05 (Ref:3560326)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

BJR To Run 3 Cars In 2016

...although the lineup is unclear..

There is a story around that there may be a completely new line up at BJR, in all 3 cars...

we shall see...

Three new drivers to the series, or three recycled drivers I wonder. Reynolds solidly linked to there right now...

Umai Naa · 22 Jul 2015, 22:44 (Ref:3560331)

So is Pye, according to some...

Axeman444 · 22 Jul 2015, 23:42 (Ref:3560343)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Ryan Walkinshaw Wants 4 Cars In 2016...

I'm confused by this:

Quote:

Originally Posted by R. Walkinshaw

to be honest we are pretty confident we will retain all the sponsors we want to retain and hopefully add a few more

Why would you not want sponsors to be retained, unless you have one of their competitors in the pipeline with a bigger chequebook?

Mixer · 22 Jul 2015, 23:53 (Ref:3560345)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Umai Naa

So is Pye, according to some...

Could be a solid choice, strengthening the ties to 888 in the process.

**GTRMagic** · 23 Jul 2015, 05:12 (Ref:3560380)

Schwerkolt Committed To WP...

..but only if the car is fully funded...

So.. that's a 'maybe'?

**GTRMagic** · 23 Jul 2015, 05:16 (Ref:3560381)

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Originally Posted by Axeman444

I'm confused by this:
Why would you not want sponsors to be retained, unless you have one of their competitors in the pipeline with a bigger chequebook?

Some sponsors are very demanding in terms of commitment to promotionsl activities, in terms of car signage, in terms of allowing other sponsor partners to take space on the car, or want more access than their contribution warrants. Or they thrust a driver upon you, or are difficult payers, or they just dont leverage the involvement.

A team can smile thru much of that when their budget says they have to, but given the choice.. Ciao baby...

bluesport · 23 Jul 2015, 06:18 (Ref:3560390)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Schwerkolt Committed To WP...

..but only if the car is fully funded...

So.. that's a 'maybe'?

He made a mistake going to WP, nothing happening there.

fomoco · 23 Jul 2015, 08:26 (Ref:3560412)

I think Fab will be the face of Supercheap Racing, SCAR , due to his market ability here and in New Zealand. Nothing against Tim, but he isnt marketable. SC hasnt really got out since rusty left, and with Burson/Auto Barn mix , (metcash sale) , there might be some adds , promo in the new year.

All this to fall in place , if young Ryan can give the sponsors a front runner and a driver who can flog there Company /products etc, host Business nights for store managers . Fabs would be good fit for SCAR , as any team looking to promote themselves and sponsors .

Umai Naa · 23 Jul 2015, 09:05 (Ref:3560420)

The Supercheap car could be a front runner if they tipped enough coin into it.

Same goes for any second, third or fourth-string car.

**GTRMagic** · 23 Jul 2015, 09:41 (Ref:3560426)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Umai Naa

The Supercheap car could be a front runner if they tipped enough coin into it.

Same goes for any second, third or fourth-string car.

Unless the PRA mob steal the backing for the championship winner elect

Mixer · 23 Jul 2015, 10:03 (Ref:3560430)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Unless the PRA mob steal the backing for the championship winner elect

Keep spending it before he has it, I dare ya ;P

Mixer · 23 Jul 2015, 12:05 (Ref:3560443)

I feel a bit like one move could make this a very silly season, anybody else feeling that way?

peckstar · 23 Jul 2015, 22:27 (Ref:3560527)

INDYCAR TO DEBUT ON-BOARD LED POSITIONING PANELS

Wonder if this would be useful especially for spectators.

I'm of the opinion that people want information and anything that provides more information easily in motorsport is a good thing

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