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Silly Season 2022

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

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Mechz

I saw the FoxSports News clip on Feeney and I guessed he gets the ride because he won the Lowndes look-a-like contest.

murph_fan51

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Troy01505

Quote from: skaifeman on August 31, 2021, 05:08:30 PM
And this was always going to be the fallout of Whincup retiring:
https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/08/31/future-wildcard-could-keep-lowndes-at-triple-eight/

I'd 100% keep Tander in the team over Lowndes, but I thought Lowndes and his history at 888 would see Tander get the flick.
Whincup suggests that it's Lowndes on the outer! If there's anyone able to market themselves into a wildcard it's Lowndes.

888 playing it smart. If they can keep Tander and Lowndes, they have undoubtedly the 3 best (assuming McLaughlin doesn't return) co-drivers for 2022. Meaning they don't lose one to a rival.

Would love to see either GT or Lowndes reunite with Walkinshaw and partner Chaz - can only dream.

Lowndes last competitive drive with a chance at Victory, next year he'll be mentoring and just in the 10


skaifeman

Quote from: murph_fan51 on September 07, 2021, 12:24:41 PM
https://www.supercars.com/news/championship/kelly-grove-racing-confirms-heimgartner-exit/

Where will Andre end up?

And whether NED's Whiskey goes with him.
Speedcafe suggest BJR is the favourite.

Tickford or WAU would be the goal. But the seats available require money.
"Ford's Bathurst winning bonus didn't even cover the cost of the after-party" - Allan Moffat, 1977




skaifeman

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Quote from: hsv8fan on September 07, 2021, 06:02:00 PM
Quote from: murph_fan51 on September 07, 2021, 05:44:10 PM
Quote from: Wrighty05 on September 07, 2021, 05:42:07 PM
Quote from: murph_fan51 on September 07, 2021, 12:24:41 PM
https://www.supercars.com/news/championship/kelly-grove-racing-confirms-heimgartner-exit/

Where will Andre end up?

BJR
I hope not. Would like to see him in car 2.

Forget which site, Sppedcafe or something, Rumour today was Lee Holdsworth to replace Fullwood.

Speedcafe does suggest that:
https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/09/07/what-heimgartner-move-means-for-2022-supercars-driver-market/

Left field from WAU if true... I would've thought Heimgartner was the man if they wanted a non-pay driver.
Bryce has a sponsor behind him and has all the credentials to become a consistent front-runner with a few more years under his belt. Seems odd to go for Lee, who's at the opposite end of the curve.

I have read a few rumours that Hazelwood and Fullwood swap seats. Starting to become a real silly season now.
"Ford's Bathurst winning bonus didn't even cover the cost of the after-party" - Allan Moffat, 1977

AlbertM

Andre is better of with WAU or Tickford. Any where else is a step backwards. WAU and Tickford need better drivers to compliment Chaz and Waters.
Ford Faithful

SetonFan

I don't particularly want to see Holdsworth get another go - would be nice to see someone else come in or even for them to stick with Fullwood.

The one spot that could make sense for Lethal is at KGR on a 1-year deal until Payne is ready. Dropping Payne straight into the main series looks like a mistake to me so I reckon a year in Super2 before a 2023 debut would make far more sense.

Hopefully Hazelwood doesn't end up without a seat.


skaifeman

Silly Season indeed.

This article suggests multiple 'sources' say Fullwood is a done deal at Tickford:
https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/09/09/fullwood-responds-to-talk-of-tickford-done-deal/?fbclid=IwAR3wWApMgNNvik0wHi3M8ncFhAJt3a62ydVSmmBGYRPTpspR84fAkvsOOBM

Percat back to Walkinshaw? I'd be happy with that.
"Ford's Bathurst winning bonus didn't even cover the cost of the after-party" - Allan Moffat, 1977

LG

Quote from: skaifeman on September 09, 2021, 04:41:59 PM
Silly Season indeed.

This article suggests multiple 'sources' say Fullwood is a done deal at Tickford:
https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/09/09/fullwood-responds-to-talk-of-tickford-done-deal/?fbclid=IwAR3wWApMgNNvik0wHi3M8ncFhAJt3a62ydVSmmBGYRPTpspR84fAkvsOOBM

Percat back to Walkinshaw? I'd be happy with that.

I think Percat is totally ensconced at BJR.

SetonFan

I agree that Percat to WAU and Hazelwood/Heimgartner at BJR would be a good outcome. 

Quote from: LG on September 09, 2021, 04:58:38 PM
Quote from: skaifeman on September 09, 2021, 04:41:59 PM
Silly Season indeed.

This article suggests multiple 'sources' say Fullwood is a done deal at Tickford:
https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/09/09/fullwood-responds-to-talk-of-tickford-done-deal/?fbclid=IwAR3wWApMgNNvik0wHi3M8ncFhAJt3a62ydVSmmBGYRPTpspR84fAkvsOOBM

Percat back to Walkinshaw? I'd be happy with that.

I think Percat is totally ensconced at BJR.

I'm surprised that he moved to the Gold Coast - even disregarding border issues, doesn't make it easy to pop into the workshop.

Wrighty05