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Started by murph_fan51, June 12, 2021, 08:22:36 AM

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stevo qld

Quote from: stevo qld on July 03, 2022, 08:54:27 AM
I read about the Chandra Wildcard for Bathurst and one of the versions includes this:
Quote"We would like to thank Bruce Stewart and the team at WAU for their support in providing one of their chassis and engines to support this entry."
https://autoaction.com.au/2022/07/01/chadha-bathurst-1000-wildcard-confirmed

I assume that there are a lot of parts that can be used from Chandra's two Super 2 DJR Falcons, but wonder about other parts that will need to be purchased to comply with current Super 1 regs. Brakes will be different. I cant really recall the major mechanical variations.

Maybe all the bits that are purchased and not worn out at Bathurst could be used to  to upgrade one of their Falcons to Mustang for 2023 Super 2.

The latest announcement means that Chandra does not need to upgrade and can run his current Falcons next year in Super2.

https://www.speedcafe.com/2022/07/04/all-cotf-models-to-compete-for-2023-super2-series-title/
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TheArrow

Lol not to be picky but his name is literally in the link and article. Its Chadha.

And the other is Ojeda.

skaifeman

Quote from: LG on July 02, 2022, 01:12:11 PM
Quote from: TheArrow on July 02, 2022, 09:21:22 AM
Potentially reading too much into it but, could we see Coulthard in the Subway car for at least a round or two?

He posted a slightly cryptic photo of his helmet with the caption "next time I put my helmet on it might look different"...

Simply a new helmet? Or a new car?

I wondered the same thing when I saw it too.

It certainly looked cryptic, but here's our biggest clue yet:
https://www.speedcafe.com/2022/07/05/team-18-releases-golding-from-co-driver-contract/
"Ford's Bathurst winning bonus didn't even cover the cost of the after-party" - Allan Moffat, 1977

stevo qld

here is an even better clue:
QuotePremiAir Racing has confirmed James Golding will race for the team for the remainder of the Supercars Championship season, commencing at  this weekend's Townsville 500

https://autoaction.com.au/2022/07/05/golding-announced-as-premiair-driver
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skaifeman

Keen to see what James can do. He's been a standout in the S5000 for the past few years.
Xiberras doesn't seem to be mucking around.
"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 05, 2022, 09:45:48 PM
Keen to see what James can do. He's been a standout in the S5000 for the past few years.
Xiberras doesn't seem to be mucking around.
He has the best available equipment. He has the enthusiasm.

We need another team competing for podiums.
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Troy01505

Quote from: REM on August 15, 2022, 06:20:35 PM
New owners at DJR...how quiet is the forum nowadays.....

https://www.supercars.com/news/championship/djr-announces-new-ownership/?fbclid=IwAR3LKGlH9NoXzN9ipObTYPtxkUhEWKVjZpIoMpfBQAb13ndv6-CkkQkcXn8

That's where Tricky came in handy.

Hopefully the new co-owners pum some cash in to keep them near at the top

skaifeman

Seems a little more of a Dick/Story sellout than a Penske style buy in.
Not a bad thing having a sporting businessman buy in, they'll understand the fan side of things.
"Ford's Bathurst winning bonus didn't even cover the cost of the after-party" - Allan Moffat, 1977

stevo qld

From the look at the photo, DJR will also be needing some larger size team apparel. A lot of fans need the larger size. 8)
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