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Just wondering, could we see Mr.Perkins in car #39?
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Simonsen a possible replacement for DR at Kelly Racing
Of course assuming that DR's contract isn't signed.... but who really knows what is happening there other than those at FPR & KR? I honestly don't see the appeal of Simonsen, he didn't exactly set the field on fire at Phillip Island and he handed the car back to GM almost a lap down on Sunday, there really wasn't many co-drivers that did a worse job than him. |
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20 Sep 2011, 00:32 (Ref:2958295) | #354 | ||
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It is surprising there hasnt been more discussion about the likely landing spot for Mr Ingall and the SuperCheap sponsorship.
Despite much singing and dancing in the motorsport press that a deal with WP is a done and dusted, apparently this may not actually be the case. The story allegedly goes that Mr Ingall's discussions with WP involve him bringing a REC along with a budget to run the car, along with himself. Presumably this may be a PMM REC but you just never know.. especially if Mr Perkins is also hooked into that arrangement. The thoughts from the Island were for a leaning towards the Travelling Alburies, who may have a free space in car #14 next season. This deal as described is said to be less complex, not needing a REC, and with that car looked after by the primary team, not a distant satellite squad. Price may also be a consideration, after all Mr Ingall is always careful with a dollar! Curious times... With 2 fully funded cars, and the engineering package largely intact from 2011, you could imagine that BJR might be the stronger option.. Presuming any of this actually happened |
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21 Sep 2011, 02:56 (Ref:2958886) | #357 | ||
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biggest non-news announcement of the year, the Britek REC to stay at Albury:
http://www.speedcafe.com/2011/09/21/...-team-in-2012/ however discussion in the above says BJ of BJR is part owner of said REC. Does this in the bottom line mean Notso is paying for his drive, or maybe receiving $$ from Team Karl, and part of the REC in turn goes to BJ?? |
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The article in AA also suggests that KR is looking for some form of 'compensation' as a break fee of sorts, based on the cost of securibg a replacement 'potential race winner'. Given that KR is reported in the article to only be paying Mr Reynolds $70k this season, a jump to a conventional 'potential race winner' salary would be 3x that number if not more! No wonder Mr Reynolds is looking towards the greener pastures (and car..) in 2012 at that pay rate. Story goes there are 2011 enduro drivers at some squads earning more than that for just 2 races!! This will undoubtedly get ugly before it is finalised. AA confirms a story doing the rounds that Mr Reynolds was asked to return his KR-supplied company car.. the explanation from KR, while plausible, sounds odd.. how much does a rental car cost? Still consider the RNR/FPR location is Mr Reynolds' destiny for 2012... |
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Yep, Id be looking to go somewhere else at that rate....you'd earn more driving real taxis instead of V8 ones. The Kellys should just sign up the Pom to replace him.
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The 'Britek' REC allegedly changed holding company not long ago, to a company named Jobri Holdings P/L. Popular wisdom at the time suggested the REC was being held in Josie Bright's (Jason's mum..) care (hence JoBri..).. But this is a new twist... Fair Dinkum Sheds arrived at BJR after Tasman's closure. Funnily enough, until sponsorship on the #14 was confirmed, Mr Bargwanna was wearing a Fair Dinkum Sheds racesuit from his daus at Tasman, unrelated to the BJR sponsorship. At times, Mr Reindler has brought support onto his car from a variety of personal backers, including Wilson Security, Thomson Aviation and various commercial partners related to the mining industry... Presumably the 3rd BJR brings a positive financial contribution to the overall team, such that it could be argued that this has assisted Mr Bright in attaining his current ride.. Personal performance levels would likely need to be at a high enough level to keep Mr Bright there. No announcement about that did you notice? Or about Mr Ingall. Or a possible new pilot for the 3rd car.. We shall see |
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Does this story hint at the fact that Andrew Thompson might land at PMM with a full-time drive next year in the 888-enriched PMM squad.....in a 2nd Monster car?
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Is that his skill or the car that he's driving that gave him the results? Look at Steve Owen, everyone expected him to set the world on fire in a '888 Chassis' at PMM yet he is at best mid-field so far this year....
In KR/David Reynolds news.... James Small Parts ways with Kelly Racing |
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All I know is no one knew which way he went at the start of the Phillip Island event... including his much more fancied (and highly praised) team mate.
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Todd Kelly needs to make the hard decision and stop driving and focus 100% on running the team. That's where his talents are best applied if he wants a successful/solvent race team in 5-10 years time. Way too much conflict when trying to be driver/owner/tech boss/brother/son, all at once.
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Skaife to Keep Driving by not joining the V8Supercar Commission?
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The alternative, to keep the driving skills fresh, and to stay on board the commission, is for someone at Porsche Cars Australia to see the value in having Mr Skaife in their series, and offer him a paid gig in their category for season 2012.
Mr Skaife's involvement would give that series additional credibility, it would give Mr Skaife competitive outings on the same race weekends, and on the same race tracks as the main game V8s, so could improve the commentary performance... The teev work, the commission work, and the driving skills could all be warmed up, with a view to getting back in the seat of #888 for the enduros in 2013... Interesting to notice that Mr Skaife's AGP Carrera Cup sponsor L'oreal has appeared on his race helmet at Phillip Island as a personal sponsor too. Perhaps parlaying that with some Vodafone shininess, and we are away... |
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