2010 Silly Season (merged x7) - Page 4

**GTRMagic** · 18 Sep 2009, 04:41 (Ref:2543207)

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Originally Posted by anthony81901

I thought DJR still only had 2 FGs, although obviously the 3 888 cars will become available. I think one is headed for PCR presuming they are able to continue with with the 2nd Britek franchise.

888 sold DJR a 3rd shell sometime midyear... I dont know if it was a complete car though...

**GTRMagic** · 18 Sep 2009, 04:53 (Ref:2543208)

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Originally Posted by Axeman444

not saying it isn't possible, but why would DJ want him? Would think reigniting the previous relationship with Thompson, or even Canto, could be more fruitfull?

and if it was factual, would this have anything to do with the Oil company mentioned by Retro, which I am assuming is Shell, and could want to return to the old days with DJR?

Not Shell, Caltex is the one buying what is left of the Mobil retail network.. subject to ACCC approval of course

Pro Racer · 18 Sep 2009, 10:07 (Ref:2543316)

just had a listen to V8 Insiders (link, show 177) and they asked D'Alberto what is he doing in 2010 and he said he has NFI and that eventually they want to do there on thing REC wise. Insiders also said RNR are talking with a few teams in pitlane and look likely to link with SGR.

who knows?????

STEALTHY · 18 Sep 2009, 13:42 (Ref:2543398)

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Originally Posted by grange54

Just recieved a call from an un named sounce who got information from a further un named source (i think you know the old story) advising that Britec licence has been purchased by DJR, 3rd driver to be Steve Richards, Jason out of a drive at this time. Replacement driver at FPR being one C.Lowndes.
This is possibly all fiction and no fact, but posted it anyway as it suits the thread title.

Didn't lowndes already sign with T8?

And lol @ Richards. Poor dick, having the 2 worst drivers for driving into other people.

Pro Racer · 20 Sep 2009, 09:26 (Ref:2544197)

http://www.topgearlive.co.nz/newzeal...009/presenters

http://www.3news.co.nz/Murphs-Top-Ge...5/Default.aspx

clash of dates there for Murph given it's the same weekend he is mean't to be pedaling a V8 around the Yas Marina. is this just a clash that needs ironing out or do we read more into it?

Kiwikid · 20 Sep 2009, 13:06 (Ref:2544286)

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Originally Posted by Pro Racer

http://www.topgearlive.co.nz/newzeal...009/presenters

http://www.3news.co.nz/Murphs-Top-Ge...5/Default.aspx

clash of dates there for Murph given it's the same weekend he is mean't to be pedaling a V8 around the Yas Marina. is this just a clash that needs ironing out or do we read more into it?

I'd say he was not aware of the date clash when he signed on for this years' show. He said at the time that it was a multi year deal. And who would have expected in Feb of this year that we would have a race before clipsal!

Racenut7 · 22 Sep 2009, 08:24 (Ref:2545751)

Toll Holden Racing Team/Walkinshaw Performance
#2 - Garth Tander - Toll - VE Commodore
#22 - Will Davison - Toll - VE Commodore

#10 - Paul Dumbrell - Autobarn - VE Commodore
#24 - David Reynolds - Bundaburg Red - VE Commodore

Team Vodafone
#1 - Jamie Whincup - Vodafone - VE Commodore
#888 - Craig Lowndes - Vodafone - VE Commodore

Tony D'Alberto Racing
#99 - Tony D'Alberto - GMAC - VE Commodore

Stone Brothers Racing/Britek Motorsport
#4 - Alex Davison - Irwin Tools - FG Falcon
#9 - Shane Van Gisbergen - SP Tools - FG Falcon

#25 - Jason Bright - Fujitsu - FG Falcon

Ford Performance Racing
#5 - Mark Winterbottom - Orrcon - FG Falcon
#6 - Steven Richards - L&H - FG Falcon

Kelly Racing Team
#15 - Rick Kelly - Castrol - VE Commodore
#16 - Todd Kelly - Castrol - VE Commodore
#11 - Jack Perkins - Dodo - VE Commodore
#51 - Greg Murphy - Sprint Gas - VE Commodore

Brad Jones Racing
#8 - Jason Richards - BOC - VE Commodore
#14 - Cameron McConville - WOW - VE Commodore

Jim Bean Racing
#17 - Steven Johnson - Jim Bean - FG Falcon
#18 - James Courtney - Jim Bean - FG Falcon

Garry Rogers Motorsport
#33 - Lee Holdworth - Valvoline - VE Commodore
#34 - Michael Caruso - Valvoline - VE Commodore

Paul Morris Motorsport
#39 - Russell Ingall - Supercheap Auto - VE Commodore
#67 - Tim Slade - Supercheap Auto - VE Commodore

Paul Cruickshank Racing
#111 - Fabian Coulthard - Wilson Security - FG Falcon
#333 - Michael Patrizi - Supply Direct - FG Falcon

Triple F Racing
#12 - Dean Fiore - Kitten Car Care - VE Commodore

Rod Nash Racing
#55 - Andrew Thompson - Bottle-O - FG Falcon

Pro Racer · 22 Sep 2009, 12:47 (Ref:2545948)

for starters SGR won't downsize they are looking to merge/technically link up if you have been looking around this site and others.

GMAC will not be seen sponsering a V8, ever.

Axeman444 · 23 Sep 2009, 00:13 (Ref:2546340)

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Originally Posted by Pro Racer

for starters SGR ... they are looking to merge/technically link up if you have been looking around this site and others.

won't happen Pro

Pro Racer · 23 Sep 2009, 03:15 (Ref:2546367)

whether it happens or not is not my point. my point is that in racenuts list he has Tasman gone, they won't be gone they are looking to link up with someone and if that dosn't happen (which it's likely it won't) then they will stay the same.

Racenut7 · 23 Sep 2009, 03:20 (Ref:2546369)

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Originally Posted by Pro Racer

whether it happens or not is not my point. my point is that in racenuts list he has Tasman gone, they won't be gone they are looking to link up with someone and if that dosn't happen (which it's likely it won't) then they will stay the same.

I said Tasman Motorsport will merge into KRT.

Axeman444 · 23 Sep 2009, 23:00 (Ref:2547033)

although it is stated that SGR want to increase their performance to then be able to market their product, and doing this by expanding/merging, commercial reality and REC reality might actually make Racenut's (shock horror) prediction plausible. I can't see any other scenario coming off, apart from BAU for both teams

Razor · 24 Sep 2009, 03:40 (Ref:2547101)

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Originally Posted by Racenut7

Toll Holden Racing Team/Walkinshaw Performance
#2 - Garth Tander - Toll - VE Commodore
#22 - Will Davison - Toll - VE Commodore

#10 - Paul Dumbrell - Autobarn - VE Commodore
#24 - David Reynolds - Bundaburg Red - VE Commodore

Team Vodafone
#1 - Jamie Whincup - Vodafone - VE Commodore
#888 - Craig Lowndes - Vodafone - VE Commodore

Tony D'Alberto Racing
#99 - Tony D'Alberto - GMAC - VE Commodore

Stone Brothers Racing/Britek Motorsport
#4 - Alex Davison - Irwin Tools - FG Falcon
#9 - Shane Van Gisbergen - SP Tools - FG Falcon

#25 - Jason Bright - Fujitsu - FG Falcon

Ford Performance Racing
#5 - Mark Winterbottom - Orrcon - FG Falcon
#6 - Steven Richards - L&H - FG Falcon

Kelly Racing Team
#15 - Rick Kelly - Castrol - VE Commodore
#16 - Todd Kelly - Castrol - VE Commodore
#11 - Jack Perkins - Dodo - VE Commodore
#51 - Greg Murphy - Sprint Gas - VE Commodore

Brad Jones Racing
#8 - Jason Richards - BOC - VE Commodore
#14 - Cameron McConville - WOW - VE Commodore

Jim Bean Racing
#17 - Steven Johnson - Jim Bean - FG Falcon
#18 - James Courtney - Jim Bean - FG Falcon

Garry Rogers Motorsport
#33 - Lee Holdworth - Valvoline - VE Commodore
#34 - Michael Caruso - Valvoline - VE Commodore

Paul Morris Motorsport
#39 - Russell Ingall - Supercheap Auto - VE Commodore
#67 - Tim Slade - Supercheap Auto - VE Commodore

Paul Cruickshank Racing
#111 - Fabian Coulthard - Wilson Security - FG Falcon
#333 - Michael Patrizi - Supply Direct - FG Falcon

Triple F Racing
#12 - Dean Fiore - Kitten Car Care - VE Commodore

Rod Nash Racing
#55 - Andrew Thompson - Bottle-O - FG Falcon

This list is highly illogical. GMAC won't come back. RNR are going to be with FPR (reportly). Besides that, nothing much isn't going to change from this year. Why did this ist have to pollute this thread, it was going great without it.

yap · 24 Sep 2009, 08:49 (Ref:2547203)

I think it is pretty good that we nearly made it to Bathurst before seeing a list !!!

**GTRMagic** · 2 Oct 2009, 04:57 (Ref:2552439)

Bright to stay at SBR??

And/Or PCR to become the 4th SBR-prepared Falcon in 2010?

And/Or Britek to sell off its 2nd REC?

Or none of the above??

ForumNick · 2 Oct 2009, 11:34 (Ref:2552616)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Bright to stay at SBR??

And/Or PCR to become the 4th SBR-prepared Falcon in 2010?

And/Or Britek to sell off its 2nd REC?

Or none of the above??

What yo talk'n 'bout Willis????

**GTRMagic** · 2 Oct 2009, 23:20 (Ref:2552983)

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Originally Posted by ForumNick

What yo talk'n 'bout Willis????

The release from Mr Bright asks more questions than it potentially answers. There are no firm plan detailed for sponsors, for team preparation, for manufacturer next season.

Given that the new season is only 4 months away, you would have imagined that these things might already be nailed down!

There are loads of rumours around Britek, another to add to the pile is the possible move of the #25 REC to the Travelling Alburies... as a 3rd car alongside the existing BOC & WOW units, alongside the 2010 driver line up of Mr Richards & Mr Jones, with Holden factory blessing and assistance, with Mr McConville allegedly headed for retirement to media duties

The music is playing right now.. it will soon stop.. and where everyone sits, if they indeed get to sit, is the $64 question for now

Pro Racer · 3 Oct 2009, 01:39 (Ref:2553007)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

The release from Mr Bright asks more questions than it potentially answers. There are no firm plan detailed for sponsors, for team preparation, for manufacturer next season.

Given that the new season is only 4 months away, you would have imagined that these things might already be nailed down!

There are loads of rumours around Britek, another to add to the pile is the possible move of the #25 REC to the Travelling Alburies... as a 3rd car alongside the existing BOC & WOW units, alongside the 2010 driver line up of Mr Richards & Mr Jones, with Holden factory blessing and assistance, with Mr McConville allegedly headed for retirement to media duties

The music is playing right now.. it will soon stop.. and where everyone sits, if they indeed get to sit, is the $64 question for now

any driver's been linked to the possible 3rd car?

Average Punter · 4 Oct 2009, 01:01 (Ref:2553522)

The Travelling Alburies. Love it!

SSbaby · 4 Oct 2009, 22:53 (Ref:2554188)

McConville should retire. He's got a gig in the media as a motorsport personality. He should use it to his advantage.

**GTRMagic** · 5 Oct 2009, 00:07 (Ref:2554205)

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Originally Posted by SSbaby

McConville should retire. He's got a gig in the media as a motorsport personality. He should use it to his advantage.

Actually he wasnt bad on the Singapore GP coverage yesterday. Seemed to flow a lot better than when he was just the 'experteye'. Perhaps #10 might like to keep him in that role, and use Mr Rust as colour man?

ForumNick · 5 Oct 2009, 01:09 (Ref:2554218)

Would that be an unintended pun?
RUST as a COLOUR man

Just Do It! · 6 Oct 2009, 20:54 (Ref:2555455)

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Originally Posted by Kiwikid

I'd say he was not aware of the date clash when he signed on for this years' show. He said at the time that it was a multi year deal. And who would have expected in Feb of this year that we would have a race before clipsal!

Greg is well aware of the date clash and is committed to his multi-year Top Gear Live deal.

It helps to build on his Kiwi persona for when he retires from driving and becomes Prime Minister

The thought is Mr Skaife may take his place at Yas Marina or maybe a local talent may bring a supertanker of oil along for the ride.

sizzle · 7 Oct 2009, 02:46 (Ref:2555579)

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Originally Posted by Just Do It!

Greg is well aware of the date clash and is committed to his multi-year Top Gear Live deal.

It helps to build on his Kiwi persona for when he retires from driving and becomes Prime Minister

The thought is Mr Skaife may take his place at Yas Marina or maybe a local talent may bring a supertanker of oil along for the ride.

**GTRMagic** · 7 Oct 2009, 03:49 (Ref:2555600)

The underlying assumption is that Mr Murphy is still driving V8Supercar next season of course

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