Brown will be running the #1.
https://www.supercars.com/news/will-brown-number-1-supercars-championship-defence-news-2024-triple-eight

And I think you're right on everything else. We don't know what Brodie is running yet.
Noons spitballs here: https://www.v8sleuth.com.au/seven-options-for-kosteckis-djr-number/

Colapinto to Alpine as a Test and Reserve driver:
https://speedcafe.com/alpine-announces-franco-colapinto-on-multi-year-f1-deal/

Reads like Doohan needs to get his act together, I reckon by mid-season if he hasn't performed, Colapinto will be driving.
Not the best environment for Doohan to debut in, but F1 has always been a pressure-cooker.

Kyle Larson wants in at Adelaide. I'd say it's the Sprintcar that appeals more to him.
Good that he acknowledges he'd likely run last if he was in Supercars - we're such a niche now that I don't see many overseas drivers coming in and being right at the pointy end. A top 15 would be an awesome result.

Having said that, I really hope Supercars can pull it off. Create some interest around the weekend and some global stories.

https://speedcafe.com/supercars-news-kyle-larson-adelaide-500-wildcard-2025-sprintcar/

Certainly hope that's the case Dixpat. Max needs someone to challenge him, it's been pretty easy going since DR.

Spa will now become a track that is one season on, one season off. F1 is seriously booming at the moment, everyone wants a piece.
Shame it's come at the cost of a classic circuit, probably for some tarmac'd borefest with 15 people in the stands.

https://speedcafe.com/belgian-gp-spa-francorchamps-f1-rotation/

Quote from: murph_fan51 on January 06, 2025, 03:31:09 PMI only listen to the The V8 Sleuth podcast.

What ever happened to Below The Bonnet and Enforcer & The Dude anyway?
I did watch Enforcer & The Dude and thought it was really good.

I reckon Penske had a big stab at Enforcer and the Dude for their misconstrued episode on the Bathurst saga. It wilted away slowly after that.

As for Below the Bonnet, Caruso moved to Sydney whereas Reynolds remain in Melbourne. Hard to organise I'd reckon.

How's your experience with iRacing in general, easily better than GT7?

...not to sidetrack the livery chat! (Thanks for the PM Arrow, keep this thread on topic!).

And another goes:
https://speedcafe.com/erebus-team-principal-departs-brad-tremain-barry-ryan-supercars/

Greener pastures yes, but the complete restart by Erebus continues.

So Perez is finally let go by Red Bull. Word is Lawson will take his seat.
With Red Bull not being as dominant as before, it may remain a poisoned chalice. Let's hope not for Liam's sake.

Quote from: Troy01505 on December 15, 2024, 06:50:20 PMIs apex hunters the Scotty Pye one?

Sure is.

Probably not a big deal? No point marketing something that isn't sold anymore?

Quote from: madbugger on December 02, 2024, 07:55:44 PM

Quote from: stevo qld on December 02, 2024, 12:02:53 PMHaving sold BOOST Mobile to Telstra, will Adderton get more involved with Supercars or just get out?

hopefully he just goes away

At the end of the day, it's now Boost marketing who have that call. They've agreed to continue the GC sponsorship for at least next year.

In the off-season lull, I've turned back to a few podcasts, namely Rusty's Garage and now Apex Hunters.

Anyone listened to the most recent with the politician Dr Ryan Story AM?
Great insights, and whilst he's still a little awkward, he's miles more likeable than he comes across on TV.

Generally, it's a little 'we could do so much better if they listened to us' preachy style against Supercars, but often a good listen. Great job to Scott and Elliot for offering their thoughts.

I'm not the biggest fan of the AVL/Speedcafe stuff, it feels really serious and then overly jokey.

The Supercars Drivers one isn't so bad either, less controversial.
Seems we can only ever have 1-2 at a time, with Enforcer and the Dude, Balls and Bumpers and Below the Bonnet now well dead and buried.

Any others out there worth a listen - I know Stevie J does one.

Frosty locked in at Tickford.
Russell remains at PremiAir.
Wood and Tander at Grove.

V8 Sleuth reporting that Aaron Love may be shafted for Aaron Cameron.
Love has been far from great, but neither was JC. My only thought is that Love racked up a bit of a repair bill?
https://www.v8sleuth.com.au/dilemma-lingers-in-aftermath-of-adelaide/

And for Aaron Cameron, do you really want to go into the BRT seat?

Awesome work Mike. Always diligent and a gentleman. Appreciate the time and effort, always fun to logon on a Monday and see what our fantasy world has for us.

Would be cool to add what type of car each team was running .