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Started by murph_fan51, January 02, 2022, 07:56:15 PM

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Joe5619

Quote from: SetonFan on May 19, 2023, 05:50:43 PM
Adderton must be regretting letting the Erebus deal go
And it brings the biggest smile to my face!!

skaifeman

#256
Tickford have named their enduro pairings:
Waters/Moffat
Courtney/Best
Randle/Jacobson
Fraser/Everingham

It's now just Slade and Hazelwood who need teammates.
Grove have to decide who goes with who, but we can all assume that Reynolds and GT will be paired.

https://www.supercars.com/news/championship/tickford-locks-in-2023-enduro-pairings/

Simona also in frame for the DJR wildcard:
https://www.speedcafe.com/2023/07/13/de-silvestro-in-frame-for-djr-enduro-wildcard/
"Ford's Bathurst winning bonus didn't even cover the cost of the after-party" - Allan Moffat, 1977

V8SuperRiley

I'm glad that Zak has been put with JC, they should be a strong combo!

mikeamerica84

Quote from: V8SuperRiley on July 13, 2023, 10:49:03 AMI'm glad that Zak has been put with JC, they should be a strong combo!
Glad to have you back posting after the extended shutdown of the site, Riley.
The V8CFL - Without Fantasy, Life is Simply Life

V8SuperRiley

Quote from: mikeamerica84 on July 13, 2023, 12:24:29 PM
Quote from: V8SuperRiley on July 13, 2023, 10:49:03 AMI'm glad that Zak has been put with JC, they should be a strong combo!
Glad to have you back posting after the extended shutdown of the site, Riley.

Cheers Mike, It's always a great place to be.

Hopefully they sort the Stangs out for Bathurst, otherwise I can see them being in a world of hurt. If they do, Cam and Moff could be on for a good result!

muz

Oh boy, Jono Webb is back.

https://www.speedcafe.com/2023/07/20/webb-named-as-slade-co-driver-for-supercars-enduros/

This is really surprising to me. He'll probably keep it on the black stuff, hand it back in one piece...or get in a random biff on track and fence it.

Not a fan of him, thought PremiAir were making changes...but here we are.

CP

#261
Quote from: muz on July 20, 2023, 03:21:17 PMOh boy, Jono Webb is back.

https://www.speedcafe.com/2023/07/20/webb-named-as-slade-co-driver-for-supercars-enduros/

This is really surprising to me. He'll probably keep it on the black stuff, hand it back in one piece...or get in a random biff on track and fence it.

Not a fan of him, thought PremiAir were making changes...but here we are.

It's quite an oddball choice, but with their other option being suspended by MA4 for the time being, and waiting for the superlicence thing to be sorted.

Even still.

https://www.speedcafe.com/2023/07/20/joey-mawson-provisionally-suspended-over-supplement-use/

skaifeman

Jono still does a fair bit of amateur/local stuff. Often at the Muscle Car Masters racing a Sierra or something.
Odd ball choice, yes, but he's had some seat time. Not cold turkey.
"Ford's Bathurst winning bonus didn't even cover the cost of the after-party" - Allan Moffat, 1977

LG

Djr confirm a wildcard with Simona and Kai Allen.

skaifeman

Quote from: LG on July 25, 2023, 07:50:02 AMDjr confirm a wildcard with Simona and Kai Allen.

Seems it'll run the same sponsors/livery?
"Ford's Bathurst winning bonus didn't even cover the cost of the after-party" - Allan Moffat, 1977

stevo qld

Quote from: skaifeman on July 25, 2023, 08:51:37 AM
Quote from: LG on July 25, 2023, 07:50:02 AMDjr confirm a wildcard with Simona and Kai Allen.

Seems it'll run the same sponsors/livery?

I doubt that! Harvey Norman might be prominent.
Everybody is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid.
ALBERT EINSTEIN

skaifeman

Quote from: stevo qld on July 25, 2023, 09:44:24 AM
Quote from: skaifeman on July 25, 2023, 08:51:37 AM
Quote from: LG on July 25, 2023, 07:50:02 AMDjr confirm a wildcard with Simona and Kai Allen.

Seems it'll run the same sponsors/livery?

I doubt that! Harvey Norman might be prominent.

With the addition of Harvey Norman, looks like it'll be the same sponsors. Even #98 (octane).
All of the announcements note that 'Shell V-Power Racing' will run a wildcard, opposed to DJR.

"Of course, this wildcard entry wouldn't be possible without the support of our wonderful long-standing partners Viva Energy Australia [Shell Licensee], WM Waste, Rheem & Pivotel, thank you.
"Ford's Bathurst winning bonus didn't even cover the cost of the after-party" - Allan Moffat, 1977

falcon_cobra

Van Gisbergen to go on leave till the end of the year, and Stanaway to finish out the season for RedBull.

djr18fan

#268
Quote from: falcon_cobra on August 21, 2023, 01:29:25 PMVan Gisbergen to go on leave till the end of the year, and Stanaway to finish out the season for RedBull.
And who's going to partner Stanaway in the enduros?

skaifeman

Tander and Reynolds to pair up, with Payne partnering Kevin Estre.
https://www.speedcafe.com/2023/08/23/grove-racing-announces-bathurst-1000-pairings/

Lowndes to co-drive until 2025. Just like Brock, he just has to show up he's so bloody marketable.
https://www.speedcafe.com/2023/08/23/craig-lowndes-triple-eight-contract/
"Ford's Bathurst winning bonus didn't even cover the cost of the after-party" - Allan Moffat, 1977