2017 VASC Silly Season - Page 48

PS2244 · 26 Jan 2017, 21:37 (Ref:3705369)

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Originally Posted by mayhem

Rullo?

Seems like it could happen but remember the super license structure is in place from this year onwards so that may rule him out it would be good to see Jack Perkins get the full time gig

peckstar · 26 Jan 2017, 21:49 (Ref:3705380)

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Originally Posted by LD2244

Seems like it could happen but remember the super license structure is in place from this year onwards so that may rule him out it would be good to see Jack Perkins get the full time gig

Good memory.

alex finished 17th in dunlop series in 2016. which meant no superlicence points.

Not convinced he is ready for the main game

PS2244 · 26 Jan 2017, 22:19 (Ref:3705391)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

Good memory.

alex finished 17th in dunlop series in 2016. which meant no superlicence points.

Not convinced he is ready for the main game

He showed a lot of race pace especially in his home round at Perth but his finishing position was predominantly down to bad luck he seemed to always have a mechanical failure I see him as a future talent prospect but I don't think he's ready yet LDM should give him another year in DVS and chuck him with Andre for the enduros

PS2244 · 26 Jan 2017, 22:25 (Ref:3705394)

It'll end up being #3 Andre Heimgartner & #30 Jack Le Brocq/Shae Davies it leaves LDM with a good inflow of sponsorship cash that way with all 3 are fully funded as apparently John fuller (owner of Plus fitness) told Andre he'll support if Aaren's deal doesn't matriculate it seems novocastrian Motorsport is now a wildcard entrant for 4 rounds with the enduros and Newcastle so expect a different sponsor on car #3 during those rounds like there long time supporter Repair Management Australia if Andre is there

PS2244 · 27 Jan 2017, 00:46 (Ref:3705416)

Seems as though we may see Matt Chahda at LDM with backing from Oaklands Built look at Bruce Oakland's facebook

peckstar · 27 Jan 2017, 00:52 (Ref:3705417)

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Originally Posted by LD2244

Seems as though we may see Matt Chahda at LDM with backing from Oaklands Built look at Bruce Oakland's facebook

Good spot

however

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Can only do 1 round and the test day but at least it's a start for him

**GTRMagic** · 27 Jan 2017, 00:52 (Ref:3705418)

Quote:

Originally Posted by LD2244

Seems as though we may see Matt Chahda at LDM with backing from Oaklands Built look at Bruce Oakland's facebook

Wish you would makeup your mind

Oaklands Built seems to be a 1 round & test day sponsor..

PS2244 · 27 Jan 2017, 01:08 (Ref:3705422)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Wish you would makeup your mind

Oaklands Built seems to be a 1 round & test day sponsor..

Hahahaha I'm so confused but it now looks like Andre Heimgartner and Matt Chahda

**GTRMagic** · 27 Jan 2017, 01:12 (Ref:3705424)

One LDM car is said to be sorted, with two of their '16 enduro pilots teaming up to fill the season.

The second... has had everyone with a CAMS licence linked to it..

I suppose OzLotto is $20m on Tuesday.. some more names might get added to that list..

PS2244 · 27 Jan 2017, 01:19 (Ref:3705426)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Actually it doesn't..

One LDM car is said to be sorted, with two of their '16 enduro pilots teaming up to fill the season.

The second... has had everyone with a CAMS licence linked to it..

I suppose OzLotto is $20m on Tuesday.. some more names might get added to that list..

Bruce seems to be edging towards him backing Matt Chahda when u mean enduro pilots are u referencing Aaren R and Cam M? He's said he's backing a NSW born driver who was in DVS last year

**GTRMagic** · 27 Jan 2017, 01:21 (Ref:3705427)

SdS to #78

Mixer · 27 Jan 2017, 03:18 (Ref:3705437)

I'm sad Pither doesn't get another go - good FMCG sponsor in the sport and I really thought he was a talent above the other options - but clearly LDM are in a position where they need the biggest cheque possible.

I guess if daddy is paying for the damage?

PS2244 · 27 Jan 2017, 03:48 (Ref:3705442)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mixer

I'm sad Pither doesn't get another go - good FMCG sponsor in the sport and I really thought he was a talent above the other options - but clearly LDM are in a position where they need the biggest cheque possible.

I guess if daddy is paying for the damage?

None of the contenders for LDM have sponsors affiliated with family

Umai Naa · 27 Jan 2017, 03:53 (Ref:3705443)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mixer

I'm sad Pither doesn't get another go - good FMCG sponsor in the sport and I really thought he was a talent above the other options - but clearly LDM are in a position where they need the biggest cheque possible.

I guess if daddy is paying for the damage?

While it's nice to be on the maingame grid, his backers probably feel knocking around at the back, racking up DNFs, would be a waste of time and money.

I'm sure he'll pop up elsewhere.

PS2244 · 27 Jan 2017, 04:06 (Ref:3705445)

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Originally Posted by Umai Naa

While it's nice to be on the maingame grid, his backers probably feel knocking around at the back, racking up DNFs, would be a waste of time and money.

I'm sure he'll pop up elsewhere.

PRA might give him there second DVS ride?

**GTRMagic** · 27 Jan 2017, 04:32 (Ref:3705446)

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Originally Posted by LD2244

PRA might give him there second DVS ride?

"Give"

mceci1 · 27 Jan 2017, 05:27 (Ref:3705455)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mixer

I'm sad Pither doesn't get another go - good FMCG sponsor in the sport and I really thought he was a talent above the other options - but clearly LDM are in a position where they need the biggest cheque possible.

I guess if daddy is paying for the damage?

Someone by the initials of CW comes to mind. He was in PRA's main focus and Chris was still beating him. I think they put this person with Frosty as they know he wouldn't be any good as a customer car

PS2244 · 27 Jan 2017, 06:11 (Ref:3705456)

Pretty much confirmed now that Matt Chahda and Alex Rullo will line up now at LDM from sources close to LDM Andre will have to pull some some serious magic to get a drive now

Mixer · 27 Jan 2017, 06:16 (Ref:3705457)

Quote:

Originally Posted by LD2244

Pretty much confirmed now that Matt Chahda and Alex Rullo will line up now at LDM from sources close to LDM Andre will have to pull some some serious magic to get a drive now

Will make turn 1 at Sandown interesting!

**GTRMagic** · 27 Jan 2017, 06:22 (Ref:3705458)

Meantime, AA this week has a number of endurance season seats already secured.

Mr D'Alberto to stay at DJR, switching to #12 with Mr Coulthard
Mr Youlden to switch to Erebus #9 alongside Mr Reynolds
Mr Luff to stay at WP, switching to #22 alongside Mr Courtney..

More to come for sure!

And great to have AA back as well

scr · 27 Jan 2017, 06:36 (Ref:3705461)

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Originally Posted by LD2244

Pretty much confirmed now that Matt Chahda and Alex Rullo will line up now at LDM from sources close to LDM Andre will have to pull some some serious magic to get a drive now

If this is true it makes a complete mockery of the sport and makes a complete laughing stock out of LDM.
Super cars should step in on this situation in my belief

peckstar · 27 Jan 2017, 06:49 (Ref:3705464)

surely thats two drivers that wouldnt have the superlicence points

PS2244 · 27 Jan 2017, 06:59 (Ref:3705465)

Quote:

Originally Posted by scr

If this is true it makes a complete mockery of the sport and makes a complete laughing stock out of LDM.
Super cars should step in on this situation in my belief

What would u rather 2 drivers with funding competing maybe being bit off the pace or a whole team going under financially and all there team being unemployed and Lucas filing for bankruptcy and 24 cars on the grid its survival of the fittest there is no problems with pay drivers but I feel Matt may be a bit underexperienced

mceci1 · 27 Jan 2017, 07:23 (Ref:3705470)

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Originally Posted by LD2244

What would u rather 2 drivers with funding competing maybe being bit off the pace or a whole team going under financially and all there team being unemployed and Lucas filing for bankruptcy and 24 cars on the grid its survival of the fittest there is no problems with pay drivers but I feel Matt may be a bit underexperienced

Like I say, Lucas should have taken on Pither. Rullo needs more experience. Chadha is too aggressive. SVG is aggressive but he drives in control, Chadha doesn't. Best bet would have been Pither and Heimgartner or Pither and Russell with Plus Fitness, they were going to back Russell in an entry. Pither could have had ice breaker if they were onboard. Other ideas could have been looking at possibly putting Andy Jones onboard for a season to help with development, provided BJR allowed him. Maybe take alliance with BJR. Triple 8 aren't willing to assist their customer teams at all. Not even Tekno now, as we saw last year

PS2244 · 27 Jan 2017, 07:26 (Ref:3705472)

I know what you're saying mceci1 but I'm saying if these deals materialise wait until Clipsal until you start criticising them give them time I do think having Andre H and Chris P would have been there best option results wise but obviously it wasn't financially viable for LDM but I think if Matt gets the gig he won't be as agressive it was only sandown where he was in a incident he's not as bad as what people think

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