Anton’s Timing

[skaifeman]

This is a bit of an "if, buts and maybe's" thread, but how about ADP's timing of moving to DJR.

Finishing behind 888 and Erebus got me thinking.

At the time he was touted as the Whincup replacement. He leaves Erebus to goto DJR.
Both the team that he was looking at going to (888), and his current team (at the time, Erebus) will have won all 3 Championships and 2/3 Bathurst's along with the majority of races since.

I really thought that one weekend that he DOMINATED at SMP was a sign of things to come for both he and DJR post the Penske break up.

[murph_fan51]

Seemed like a good move at the time for Anton - Ludo, the homologation team and maybe Penske?
Looking back at the timeline, Penske announced his departure in October 2020, just 1 month later in November, Anton is confirmed as the replacement driver in #17.
That could have been some writing on the wall?
Either way, Anton is still there following some contract extensions so must be somewhat happy.

[AlbertM]

Yes, at a time where no one saw the failure of Gen 3 coming.

[murph_fan51]

If Anton doesn't do something soon he'll be an also ran and disappear off the radar.
Certainly fading away as Fords rising star.
The question is how long Anton, and even Ludo will remain at DJR?

[mikeamerica84]

Yes, at a time where no one saw the failure of Gen 3 coming.

I have to admit, you have a good point there, Albert.  Gen 3 mixed a lot of things up.  I mean, Jack LeBrocq won this season.  Frosty once more, too.

[muz]

I guess Anton is turning a little bit into Greg Murphy.

Murph left Kmart for what was a really strong PWR racing in 2004, but they never really kept progressing from 2005 and then it went backwards after that, while Kmart turned into the all-conquering HSV Dealer Team.

Maybe DJR is stronger again, or perhaps Anton jumps to whatever the equivalent of Sprint Gas Racing is in 2024.

[Troy01505]

Unfortunately, it seems big money comes and boost DJR back to the top and once it leaves so does the victories.

With finally some new wind tunnel testing and engine equalisation, maybe an equal playing field in car parity will let the drivers display their talents a little more.

History has shown, that apart from a few 2nd place years, the big money teams always make their back to the top.

[murph_fan51]

https://www.djr.com.au/news/shell-v-power-racing-team-prepares-for-2024-season

Picked it haha

The question now is where will Ludo end up?

[hsv8fan]

https://www.djr.com.au/news/shell-v-power-racing-team-prepares-for-2024-season

Picked it haha

The question now is where will Ludo end up?

Rumour around today is Premiair

[mikeamerica84]

https://www.djr.com.au/news/shell-v-power-racing-team-prepares-for-2024-season

Picked it haha

The question now is where will Ludo end up?

I'll tip Story and the restructuring to get high marks by the end of 2024.  I mean, think about it:  The team was totally flat this past year.  With the Fords getting a new shot at competing with the parity changes coming up, they have nowhere to go but up with this team.

[Trevor]

No loyalty with any driver these days, they go where either the money is or why their money buys a ride. SVG proved that point post Stone Brothers

[muz]

No loyalty with any driver these days, they go where either the money is or why their money buys a ride. SVG proved that point post Stone Brothers

The same guy post 6-seasons at SBR did 3yrs at Tekno (more than any other, 1 less than team owner Jonathan Webb) and 8yrs at Triple 8? Not sure that exemplifies no loyalty and chasing money.

Will Brown recently, sure it isn't ideal that he left a contract early, but he did it with the blessing of Erebus.

Looking at the current Supercars field, I would say most are actually pretty loyal than not. Even decade Dave has earned back a bit of loyalty recently.

Anton, let's see if a new team structure keeps him there beyond this deal...

[Trevor]

No loyalty with any driver these days, they go where either the money is or why their money buys a ride. SVG proved that point post Stone Brothers

The same guy post 6-seasons at SBR did 3yrs at Tekno (more than any other, 1 less than team owner Jonathan Webb) and 8yrs at Triple 8? Not sure that exemplifies no loyalty and chasing money.

Will Brown recently, sure it isn't ideal that he left a contract early, but he did it with the blessing of Erebus.

Looking at the current Supercars field, I would say most are actually pretty loyal than not. Even decade Dave has earned back a bit of loyalty recently.

Anton, let's see if a new team structure keeps him there beyond this deal...

FFS, we were talking about Anton, I just used SVG as example, keep up will ya

[Zac]

No loyalty with any driver these days, they go where either the money is or why their money buys a ride. SVG proved that point post Stone Brothers

To use SVG as an example: The very best drivers get to choose where they go. They go where they have the best chance of winning, and money is not their main motivation.

[Trevor]

To use SVG as an example: The very best drivers get to choose where they go. They go where they have the best chance of winning, and money is not their main motivation.

ahhhhh, so SVG's best chance of winning is to go the 2nd tier NASCAR series and do it for free - yeah right