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Old 6 Nov 2017, 07:52 (Ref:3778953)   #9
Langers
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Langers should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
My favorite parts of the evidence:

4 people who accessed the VDR weren't in there for very long - not really serious? Including Steven Grove - I wasn't aware of any noise of him sniffing around Supercars

Archer chief saying his team is rubbish and the fact that he had no idea what was gonna on

Roland's description of a 'colourful' team owner and the damage they were doing to the category. Betty's certainly a lot less front and center now, which is a good thing

2 profitable RECs - T8 or one of the smaller teams running as a well funded customer?

The sheer volume of cars at risk for not making the grid in 2015. It could have been dire.

The amount of work and personal liability Brad and Roland are exposing themselves to by being on the board (even with director's insurance) in an unpaid position. A huge time commitment and a pivotal role representing the teams.

The official identification of AusGT as a threat, back in 2014 when it was just starting to grow.

Just how incredibly loose and unprofessional the wording of the REC is.

6 RECs being supported by wealthy benefactors. 3x Erebus, and the other three..?

Walkinshaw's statement that 2015 would be his last year, as he's having to tip in 2mm from HSV and is still running WR at a 2mm loss. Perhaps this is another 2 of the 6 referred to above, with Ryan and Martine chipping in from family funds.

There were many other highlights. It is a great insight into the commercial side of the business, and it's a shame we do to see more of it and some intelligent discussion on these matters rather than the nonsense comments on Supercars.com which unfortunately now seem to have migrated to Speedcafe as well.

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