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

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kennymiesta

Quote from: stevo qld on October 14, 2021, 09:13:21 PM
Quote from: kennymiesta on October 14, 2021, 07:13:59 PM
Quote from: stevo qld on October 14, 2021, 02:52:42 PM
Could COKE be changing their Monster advertising dollars to a team that takes Pither?
Not sure that Coke make Monster. They make Mother don't they?

https://www.ccamatil.com/au/Our-beverages/Monster-Energy
Well i'll be damned. I've learnt something today.

mikeamerica84

Quote from: mikeamerica84 on September 19, 2021, 12:11:40 AM
Quote from: Wrighty05 on September 18, 2021, 02:39:13 PM
Mostert and Percat as teammates will be very interesting...
And very strong.  Does Nick bring any sponsors with him wherever he winds up, like R&J Batteries?
Well, that answers my question.

https://www.supercars.com/news/championship/rj-batteries-to-remain-with-bjr-in-2022/

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skaifeman

That's big news. Strengthens one team, weakens the other.

Good on Cauchi, likely wanted to take the reigns for the next challenge but there's no way up at 888 with J Dane, Whincup, Dutto etc.
"Ford's Bathurst winning bonus didn't even cover the cost of the after-party" - Allan Moffat, 1977

REM

Can't see it hurting T8 too much, if at all......will certainly add to Grove though...and can you imagine the discussions that will take place between Todd making the stuff in engineering and Cauchi in the race shop....."Make me this.... and that..." haha!!

skaifeman

Quote from: REM on October 20, 2021, 01:47:38 PM
Can't see it hurting T8 too much, if at all......will certainly add to Grove though...and can you imagine the discussions that will take place between Todd making the stuff in engineering and Cauchi in the race shop....."Make me this.... and that..." haha!!

Dunno about that REM. Both lead engineers from 88 and 97 will be out the door end of this year. There's going to be a cross-over of sorts IMO, we remember it took Cauchi a few rounds to gel with J-Dub.
Add to that McPherson left end of last year, big shift happening at 888.
"Ford's Bathurst winning bonus didn't even cover the cost of the after-party" - Allan Moffat, 1977

murph_fan51

So is Cauchi on gardening leave now?
debris debris debris

LG

Quote from: murph_fan51 on October 20, 2021, 03:22:44 PM
So is Cauchi on gardening leave now?

After Bathurst apparently...  :)

stevo qld

888 is rather crowded with talent at the top.

Both Grant McPherson and , now, David Cauchi leave with Roland Dane blessing as their new positions were promotions not available at 888, and both have done the right thing by giving plenty of notice.

Some gardening leave is normal in the motorsport world, but I do wonder if gardening leave would have been required if the move was to a customer team of 888.

It is the last year of the current models anyway and the cars are pretty well in the form they will race in 2022.

With Gen 3 on the way in whatever form it takes, David will do well and hopefully Grant will too when the WAU part owners get out of his way.

888 should be proud that their training regime makes their staff a valuable asset to any team that later acquires their services.
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skaifeman

Hazelwood back to Matt Stone:
https://www.supercars.com/news/championship/matt-stone-racing-confirms-hazelwood-reunion/

They always gelled well in Super2. Wouldn't mind seeing them hit their straps together again.
"Ford's Bathurst winning bonus didn't even cover the cost of the after-party" - Allan Moffat, 1977

Roadways6

They didn't gel in the main game in 2018 or 19 though....

Hazelwood's had his go, get some new blood into MSR and see what they can do

mikeamerica84

Quote from: skaifeman on October 21, 2021, 12:43:01 AM
Hazelwood back to Matt Stone:
https://www.supercars.com/news/championship/matt-stone-racing-confirms-hazelwood-reunion/

They always gelled well in Super2. Wouldn't mind seeing them hit their straps together again.
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Wish the bloke the best.

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REM


mikeamerica84

Quote from: REM on October 25, 2021, 07:48:17 AM
Great news- Cam is back! Tickford will be very strong next year

https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/10/25/tickford-eyeing-a-lot-of-success-with-waters/
Interesting lineage here, too.  Remember when FPR/PRA/Tickford let David Reynolds go after he was oh so close to a title?  They replaced him with Cam and just as important - Monster $$$.  My, what a fork in the road for both drivers as it has played out into these modern times.

Glad you are back on board with us, REM.  We need you here, mate.
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skaifeman

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Quote from: REM on October 25, 2021, 07:48:17 AM
Great news- Cam is back! Tickford will be very strong next year

https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/10/25/tickford-eyeing-a-lot-of-success-with-waters/

It's a bloody good line up that's for sure!

I think this firms up Percat to WAU and Fullwood to BJR.
"Ford's Bathurst winning bonus didn't even cover the cost of the after-party" - Allan Moffat, 1977