2013 Silly Season (Merged) - Page 58

Umai Naa · 16 Jan 2013, 22:29 (Ref:3190178)

The difference between Mr Reindler and Mr Owen getting a seat, is backing. Mr Reindler has it, but does Mr Owen?

SJA · 16 Jan 2013, 23:15 (Ref:3190212)

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Originally Posted by Umai Naa

The difference between Mr Reindler and Mr Owen getting a seat, is backing. Mr Reindler has it, but does Mr Owen?

If DJR have backing then it doesn't come down to personal driver backing at all, it comes down to who DJR prefer as the faster driver = Owen.

With the recent Crimsafe and Finance Ezy cash injection and whispers of a new sponsor (that's all I know, could be nothing), my money is on Owen in #12. And yes, Owen does have a small portfolio of backers. It probably doesn't amount to Reindler's, but he does have backers.

If DJR go Reindler over Owen it will be pretty clear that they are running on fumes and the personal bank accounts of Mr Crimsafe and Mr Finance Ezy only for #17 and Reindler's portfolio for #12. A big shame if this is what comes for DJR in 2013, meaning the only thing that will save them for 2014 will be a new manufacturer deal...

Axeman444 · 17 Jan 2013, 01:50 (Ref:3190260)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

nor do I doubt that the story is a piece of skilful media management to try and build a bridge between SBR & that publication after the publication's rather ordinary reporting on both the AMG/Erebus deal and the departure of Mr van Gisbergen...

Especially when they shook down job #1 today at QR Here

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Originally Posted by Tourer

Doesn't THAT show just how unbelievably far off the pace AA has become? Wow - on the day the cover above hits the stands saying no cars and no testing, there's an Erebus E63 testing at QR.

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Perhaps one or both of the brothers are sitting having a quiet chuckle to themselves about that...

I get the feeling that the interview given by the Stones/Erebus (I haven't read it - it is AA after all) would have been done with the full knowledge of what was to happen yesterday, and that Ross and Betty planned the outcome all along as a silent middle finger to the publication

Sandgroper · 17 Jan 2013, 01:51 (Ref:3190261)

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I think Nick Percat is your likely entry for #91 with Coates Hire and Walkinshaw money.

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I personally cant see Percat being allowed anywhere NEAR 888 (TEKNO) cars if he is under contract to WP. Im sure they wont want a sniper in the camp.

thats just my thoughts.

Sandgroper · 17 Jan 2013, 01:53 (Ref:3190262)

Surely the only reason Reindler gets a gig anywhere is due to his backing/money.

He hasnt done a thing EVER !

mayhem · 17 Jan 2013, 02:06 (Ref:3190267)

SVG about to make an announcement on NZ TV about what he will race in 2013...

peckstar · 17 Jan 2013, 02:17 (Ref:3190272)

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Originally Posted by mayhem

SVG about to make an announcement on NZ TV about what he will race in 2013...

which would mean its not a V8 supercar, as teams tend to announce that sort of thing, not a driver on the news

formerf1champ · 17 Jan 2013, 03:10 (Ref:3190283)

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Originally Posted by Sandgroper

Surely the only reason Reindler gets a gig anywhere is due to his backing/money.

He hasnt done a thing EVER !

While I would agree that he's a nothing driver, his career til this point is comparable with Dumbrell's, who I think is a potato. Yet, some guys here rate PD

, but think Reindler is ****. That being the case, Reindler is due to win Bathurst in a few years.

Umai Naa · 17 Jan 2013, 03:46 (Ref:3190292)

Mr Dumbrell is a V8SC racewinner, polesitter and Bathurst winner.

Mr Reindler is not.

SJA · 17 Jan 2013, 04:55 (Ref:3190306)

What's Reindler had at his disposal in his career at this stage? 2 years in the third BJR car made out of leftovers and 1 year in the forth KR car, also made out of leftovers.

What did PD have at his disposal throughout his career?
-Perkins Engineering (4 years)
-PWR (1 year during their downward spiral)
-Walkinshaw's, in identical cars to HRT (2 years)
-FPR/RNR #55 (2 years)

Hardly a fair measure to play the devil's advocate for a second.

And if Reindler gets the #12 gig this year, that will hardly be a rocket with DJR's budget - most of no doubt going into #17!

I'm neither a Reindler or PD fan - just sayin'

Tbar · 17 Jan 2013, 05:02 (Ref:3190307)

Van Giz HAS signed with Tekno. The deal is DONE, despite what may or may not be announced this evening.

Chris - Melb · 17 Jan 2013, 06:10 (Ref:3190321)

After a quick glance at the calendars, apart from the V8 Supercar Test Day, which clashes, it would be possible to compete in both V8 Supercar and V8 Supertourers.

peckstar · 17 Jan 2013, 06:19 (Ref:3190327)

appears SVG has signed a super tourer deal for this year

edit, you heard it here before speed cafe, but not before facebook

edit agaon in the Falcon raced by Colin Corkery last season.

Chris - Melb · 17 Jan 2013, 06:46 (Ref:3190339)

Better still, hear it from 'the horse's mouth': http://www.3news.co.nz/Shane-van-Gis...8/Default.aspx

Tbar · 17 Jan 2013, 06:58 (Ref:3190343)

You'll find Giz will be in a 'very important' techno car, much to the surprise of his ex-team manager who believed his former charge's sob story.

peckstar · 17 Jan 2013, 06:58 (Ref:3190344)

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Better still, hear it from 'the horse's mouth': http://www.3news.co.nz/Shane-van-Gis...8/Default.aspx

thanks for that, had been looking. been ina good paddock i think.

if he is going to be with Teckno its for the enduros only, he wont be back in 2013 for a full time drive

Chris - Melb · 17 Jan 2013, 07:07 (Ref:3190345)

A VIP sponsor?

Tbar · 17 Jan 2013, 07:08 (Ref:3190346)

if he is going to be with Teckno its for the enduros only, he wont be back in 2013 for a full time drive[/QUOTE]

WRONG. full time drive. Guaranteed. I might be new to the silly season conversation but I know what's going on.

Tbar · 17 Jan 2013, 07:09 (Ref:3190347)

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Originally Posted by Chris - Melb

A VIP sponsor?

Hmm

thunderbolt · 17 Jan 2013, 10:20 (Ref:3190430)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

http://www.news.com.au/top-stories/b...-1226555770458

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Heavy Haulage Australia to sponsor Tim Slade's Erebus Motorsport Mercedes V8 Supercar

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/top-stories/b...#ixzz2IE80vEkd

**GTRMagic** · 17 Jan 2013, 10:36 (Ref:3190438)

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Originally Posted by Tbar

You'll find Giz will be in a 'very important' techno car, much to the surprise of his ex-team manager who believed his former charge's sob story.

Will Tekno fund a salary rumoured to be upwards of $600k per annum!

**GTRMagic** · 17 Jan 2013, 10:48 (Ref:3190446)

bathurst · 17 Jan 2013, 11:13 (Ref:3190462)

How long till we get confirmations for 2013

**GTRMagic** · 17 Jan 2013, 11:14 (Ref:3190463)

So Erebus' new deal with Heavy Haulage Australia for Mr Slade's #47 seems to be done.. Here

... I seriously hope the team matriarch has a better graphic design on her iPad screen than this one

peckstar · 17 Jan 2013, 11:20 (Ref:3190466)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

So Erebus' new deal with Heavy Haulage Australia for Mr Slade's #47 seems to be done.. Here

... I seriously hope the team matriarch has a better graphic design on her iPad screen than this one

Their web site if full of black grey and blue, (some orange writing) I would think those first 3 colours will go very well on the Merc

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