2016 VASC Silly Season - Page 13

FPV8U · 13 Jul 2015, 06:21 (Ref:3558111)

For the money invested SCA haven't had much return lately, surely linking up with a team like Bjr, PRA, DjrTP or Tekno would be more appealing than the WP B-Team.

**GTRMagic** · 13 Jul 2015, 06:44 (Ref:3558115)

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Originally Posted by FPV8U

For the money invested SCA haven't had much return lately, surely linking up with a team like Bjr, PRA, DjrTP or Tekno would be more appealing than the WP B-Team.

Or on the 888 car in the brave new world...

We dont seem to get to see Mr Slade in the teev ads either..

F J Nedos · 13 Jul 2015, 13:06 (Ref:3558187)

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Originally Posted by Reload

Rusty saying that he's hearing rumors of someone new in the 2nd Volvo, even though Wall's got a year to go.

Mr Davison?

**GTRMagic** · 14 Jul 2015, 00:29 (Ref:3558352)

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Originally Posted by F J Nedos

Mr Davison?

GRM traditionally doesnt spend much of its budget on driver salaries, so that's not likely

GRM could likely run a 3rd Volvo on the cost of Mr Davison's rumoured compensation package

**GTRMagic** · 14 Jul 2015, 03:14 (Ref:3558378)

Coulthard & DJRTP Key To Silly Season

Except...

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Originally Posted by The Article

Coulthard, who has driven Holdens for his entire V8 Supercars career and enjoys strong links to HSV, says he’s in no hurry to lock down a new deal.

Except for his couple of year stint at PCR

TSR · 14 Jul 2015, 03:46 (Ref:3558385)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Coulthard & DJRTP Key To Silly Season

Except...

Except for his couple of year stint at PCR

Was thinking the same GTRMagic

ford71 · 14 Jul 2015, 03:50 (Ref:3558387)

Other than the fact that Fabian used to be in the PCR Falcon, I think DJRTP would be making a mistake bringing in Fabian over Pye. What about Percat, Reynolds or Waters? These 3 must be a better option longterm.

**GTRMagic** · 14 Jul 2015, 05:07 (Ref:3558394)

Did you notice Speedcafe changed the paragraph..

peckstar · 14 Jul 2015, 05:39 (Ref:3558401)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Did you notice Speedcafe changed the paragraph..

and as a result edited the comments

**gomick** · 14 Jul 2015, 10:44 (Ref:3558433)

Freakin' Ambrose, get in the car full-time!

sizzle · 14 Jul 2015, 11:31 (Ref:3558440)

Is James Phelps a complete ****** or what!

**GTRMagic** · 14 Jul 2015, 11:41 (Ref:3558443)

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Originally Posted by sizzle

Is James Phelps a complete ****** or what!

Did he announce the imminent extension of the Kelly Racing/NisMo Australia contract to the end of 2019?

Umai Naa · 14 Jul 2015, 11:44 (Ref:3558445)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

GRM traditionally doesnt spend much of its budget on driver salaries, so that's not likely

GRM could likely run a 3rd Volvo on the cost of Mr Davison's rumoured compensation package

Is this about the dubious back injury?

**GTRMagic** · 14 Jul 2015, 12:29 (Ref:3558466)

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Originally Posted by Reload

Rusty saying that he's hearing rumors of someone new in the 2nd Volvo, even though Wall's got a year to go.

You have to wonder... if the current reliability challenges at VPR and the accompanying reduction in teev airtime for the lead car, and similar performance to last year of the second car, could in fact trigger a performance clause on the Wilson Security / Payce deal...

Maybe they just arent coming back next season?

Umai Naa · 14 Jul 2015, 12:35 (Ref:3558469)

I'm hearing rumblings of a Tekno/Triple Eight merger, equipment, staff, sponsorships, the lot.

Allegedly hinged upon whether Tekno can source sufficient backing to cover their desired SvG replacement next season or not.

REC is said to be leased out, should the merger take place.

Umai Naa · 14 Jul 2015, 12:45 (Ref:3558473)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

You have to wonder... if the current reliability challenges at VPR and the accompanying reduction in teev airtime for the lead car, and similar performance to last year of the second car, could in fact trigger a performance clause on the Wilson Security / Payce deal...

Maybe they just arent coming back next season?

Makes you wonder what's changed in the off season. Has GRM brought the engine servicing in-house?

Has the development curve been hindered by the seemingly needless construction of new chassis? Volvo #4 is very close to being complete, from what I've seen.

**GTRMagic** · 14 Jul 2015, 13:06 (Ref:3558481)

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Originally Posted by Umai Naa

Makes you wonder what's changed in the off season. Has GRM brought the engine servicing in-house?

Has the development curve been hindered by the seemingly needless construction of new chassis? Volvo #4 is very close to being complete, from what I've seen.

Well Mr Wall stepped into Volvo #2 when Mr McLaughlin got into Volvo #3 and was great for one session... Then...

There is a lot of chat around that GRM misses Mr Dahlgren's engineering inputs into the chassis.. its a difficult one when the team is dependent on the pilot to introduce a budget

**GTRMagic** · 14 Jul 2015, 13:08 (Ref:3558482)

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Originally Posted by Umai Naa

I'm hearing rumblings of a Tekno/Triple Eight merger, equipment, staff, sponsorships, the lot.

Allegedly hinged upon whether Tekno can source sufficient backing to cover their desired SvG replacement next season or not.

REC is said to be leased out, should the merger take place.

Two two car teams make sense. Much more than a 3rd car from the same place.

Wonder if they would all be prepared in-house at 888, or if the 888 b-team might stay at Tekno's shed?

Umai Naa · 14 Jul 2015, 13:22 (Ref:3558488)

I'm of the impression the remaining Tekno REC will find a temporary home elsewhere, with the likes of Dr Slater, and Mr Hallam coming on board with Triple Eight in line with their 3-car expansion. I suspect that the Tekno facility will continue to facilitate the aftermarket performance parts industry.

Umai Naa · 14 Jul 2015, 13:31 (Ref:3558491)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Well Mr Wall stepped into Volvo #2 when Mr McLaughlin got into Volvo #3 and was great for one session... Then...

There is a lot of chat around that GRM misses Mr Dahlgren's engineering inputs into the chassis.. its a difficult one when the team is dependent on the pilot to introduce a budget

Easy to think that Mr Dahlgren's role in the team was full-time test driver, who also got to bang mirrors with other cars on occasion.

**GTRMagic** · 14 Jul 2015, 14:37 (Ref:3558512)

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Originally Posted by Umai Naa

I'm of the impression the remaining Tekno REC will find a temporary home elsewhere, with the likes of Dr Slater, and Mr Hallam coming on board with Triple Eight in line with their 3-car expansion. I suspect that the Tekno facility will continue to facilitate the aftermarket performance parts industry.

So... Mr van Gisbergen retains his 2015 team, and just gets a new paymaster?

Umai Naa · 14 Jul 2015, 14:40 (Ref:3558514)

Seems that way.

Or does it? I suppose we won't know the full details for a while yet.

peckstar · 14 Jul 2015, 22:34 (Ref:3558632)

Ambrose decision after endurance races

**GTRMagic** · 14 Jul 2015, 23:00 (Ref:3558637)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

Ambrose decision after endurance races

With Mr Ambrose not announcing his future plans til after Gold Coast, and Mr Coulthard reportedly contractually unable to sign a new deal until October, do the planets intersect magically here?

ford71 · 15 Jul 2015, 01:07 (Ref:3558656)

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Originally Posted by sizzle

Is James Phelps a complete ****** or what!

Was in stitches last night when he rolls out all the options for where drivers may land if Coulthard gets the DJRTP drive, and Reynolds finishes up with if Coulthard stays put that makes your whole segment useless

You get the impression the panel puts up with his presence but only just.

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