2017 VASC Silly Season - Page 49

mceci1 · 27 Jan 2017, 07:38 (Ref:3705474)

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Originally Posted by LD2244

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

I'm not having a go at LDM, they deserve the grid, but from a development standpoint maybe a more experienced head would be good for them, like an Andrew Jones or Paul Dumbrell. I doubt it will happen though. Maybe Jack Perkins in a deal as he isn't Courtney's co driver

PS2244 · 27 Jan 2017, 07:43 (Ref:3705475)

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Originally Posted by mceci1

I'm not having a go at LDM, they deserve the grid, but from a development standpoint maybe a more experienced head would be good for them, like an Andrew Jones or Paul Dumbrell. I doubt it will happen though. Maybe Jack Perkins in a deal as he isn't Courtney's co driver

I understand that having 2 rookie drivers in one team is never a good idea but they've been severely cash strapped since the legal action last year they had no other choice it's worrying for LDM though

Umai Naa · 27 Jan 2017, 08:19 (Ref:3705484)

Just confirming that I am not in the fantasy league sub-forum, yeah?

scr · 27 Jan 2017, 08:23 (Ref:3705487)

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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

I agree in my major concern I slack of experience, especially in the new generation cars. Neither have been front runners in the development series and you see the struggles a top line DVD runner has had with cam waters being the perfect example. Nothing wrong with the machinery or support he has.

PS2244 · 27 Jan 2017, 08:29 (Ref:3705489)

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Originally Posted by scr

I agree in my major concern I slack of experience, especially in the new generation cars. Neither have been front runners in the development series and you see the struggles a top line DVD runner has had with cam waters being the perfect example. Nothing wrong with the machinery or support he has.

Matt is too agressive for his own good but alex has huge potential but he's being pushed on too early they should get Andre H or Jack LB, Garry J or Shae D

Umai Naa · 27 Jan 2017, 08:32 (Ref:3705491)

They should just concentrate on management and commercial affairs, and hire some decent steerers.

Seems to work for everyone else.

PS2244 · 27 Jan 2017, 08:42 (Ref:3705492)

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Originally Posted by Umai Naa

They should just concentrate on management and commercial affairs, and hire some decent steerers.

Seems to work for everyone else.

Yes that would be great and ideal but they don't have the money to do that

Gaz170 · 27 Jan 2017, 09:21 (Ref:3705501)

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Originally Posted by LD2244

Yes that would be great and ideal but they don't have the money to do that

Maybe they need to bring in somone experienced in financial circles, management, and motor sports.

The name Paul Dumbrell springs to mind.........

PS2244 · 27 Jan 2017, 09:22 (Ref:3705502)

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Originally Posted by Gaz170

Maybe they need to bring in somone experienced in financial circles, management, and motor sports.

The name Paul Dumbrell springs to mind.........

Well I can't fault with that he would probably drive for free as well considering Lucas is his brother

Sandgroper · 27 Jan 2017, 13:08 (Ref:3705549)

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Originally Posted by Umai Naa

Why do they insist on putting the names and numbers over the NACA ducts?

Does it really matter

Sandgroper · 27 Jan 2017, 13:11 (Ref:3705550)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

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

Bit of truth or lies gossip at this time of year isn't a bad thing

PS2244 · 27 Jan 2017, 13:12 (Ref:3705551)

Seems like it's now going to be Andre H and Matt C plus fitness racing have just posted and made it abundantly clear that they're going to be there this year and I reckon that'll be with Andre not Alex

Umai Naa · 27 Jan 2017, 13:15 (Ref:3705552)

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Originally Posted by Sandgroper

Does it really matter

I just think it'd look a bit neater not to cut them up to conform to the ducts.

peckstar · 27 Jan 2017, 21:58 (Ref:3705666)

Heimgartner pushing hard to claim LDM seat

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The Auckland-born driver is hoping his 2017 plans will become clear in the next two weeks and is confident he is close to securing the backing required.

mceci1 · 27 Jan 2017, 23:27 (Ref:3705681)

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Originally Posted by LD2244

Seems like it's now going to be Andre H and Matt C plus fitness racing have just posted and made it abundantly clear that they're going to be there this year and I reckon that'll be with Andre not Alex

Well if Andre gets Plus Fitness backing you can almost guarantee as part of the deal he will have Aaren Russell as his co driver again. Not a bad thing though those are two drivers that deserve a seat. Andre has a lot of talent, but its sort of being wasted with LDM. Hopefully someone takes him on in the future. Maybe one day he will be in the Britek camp

PS2244 · 28 Jan 2017, 00:00 (Ref:3705690)

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Originally Posted by mceci1

Well if Andre gets Plus Fitness backing you can almost guarantee as part of the deal he will have Aaren Russell as his co driver again. Not a bad thing though those are two drivers that deserve a seat. Andre has a lot of talent, but its sort of being wasted with LDM. Hopefully someone takes him on in the future. Maybe one day he will be in the Britek camp

I don't think Aaren is going to be a codriver rumours are that his own Newcastle based team are going to be doing wildcard rounds for the enduro cup rounds and the Newcastle 500 and be in the DVS with LDM in a second car and Andre will probably have different sponsors during those rounds but Andre does deserve much better I think with it being likely that Tim Blanchard is retiring at the end of this year hopefully he ends up in #21 next year with a fully payed for drive he was nearly there last year but Blanchard got the seat at the last minute because of his cool drive sponsorship

Umai Naa · 28 Jan 2017, 13:15 (Ref:3705770)

Matt Chadha/LDM deal set to be confirmed on Feb 2, allegedly

**GTRMagic** · 28 Jan 2017, 21:02 (Ref:3706000)

WatchingOn · 28 Jan 2017, 21:06 (Ref:3706013)

I thought that the Supercar Licence comes into effect this year so any new driver coming into the Supercar Championship needs to have the required amount of points or has to apply for dispensation

**GTRMagic** · 28 Jan 2017, 21:09 (Ref:3706019)

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Originally Posted by Umai Naa

Matt Chadha/LDM deal set to be confirmed on Feb 2, allegedly

Clipsal will be fun...

Air Chahda

Umai Naa · 28 Jan 2017, 21:10 (Ref:3706020)

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Originally Posted by WatchingOn

I thought that the Supercar Licence comes into effect this year so any new driver coming into the Supercar Championship needs to have the required amount of points or has to apply for dispensation

How much does a dispensation cost?

**GTRMagic** · 28 Jan 2017, 21:13 (Ref:3706026)

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Originally Posted by WatchingOn

I thought that the Supercar Licence comes into effect this year so any new driver coming into the Supercar Championship needs to have the required amount of points or has to apply for dispensation

Story Here

I estimate the intended pilot is on zero points... based on the attached

WatchingOn · 28 Jan 2017, 21:21 (Ref:3706041)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Story Here

I estimate the intended pilot is on zero points... based on the attached

From memory you need 14 points in the past 5 years

PS2244 · 28 Jan 2017, 23:04 (Ref:3706210)

Chahda deal is to be confirmed publicly on the 2nd of Febraury from his Clipsal sponsor it's interesting especially as it seems he's found a loophole in the superlicense system

Mixer · 29 Jan 2017, 01:42 (Ref:3706448)

His appointment would seem to make a mockery of the superlicence's supposed reason to be.

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