2017 VASC Silly Season - Page 16

peckstar · 15 Sep 2016, 01:18 (Ref:3672450)

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Originally Posted by Sandgroper

NISSAN STAYS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GREAT NEWS

definitely.

I missed the start, did the say how long for?

Sandgroper · 15 Sep 2016, 01:22 (Ref:3672451)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

definitely.

I missed the start, did the say how long for?

Said something like initially 2 years but then looking at the Next Gen phase
but I think its great news really. We don't really needs more Holden Ford Teams.

I did notice that Dale Wood wasn't there !

Axeman444 · 15 Sep 2016, 01:24 (Ref:3672452)

Nissan with Kellys in VASC for 2 years
Caruso resigned for 2 years
2 GTR's for 12Hr
full tilt at AGTC in 2017 hoping to include Matt Simmons

peckstar · 15 Sep 2016, 01:25 (Ref:3672454)

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Originally Posted by Sandgroper

Said something like initially 2 years but then looking at the Next Gen phase
but I think its great news really. We don't really needs more Holden Ford Teams.

I did notice that Dale Wood wasn't there !

cheers.

Reckon we have enough holden teams, hopefully if GRM cant sort out things with Volvo, they head the nissan path.

Might tell us a little about where Dale wood isn't next year (speculation)

Sandgroper · 15 Sep 2016, 01:34 (Ref:3672459)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

cheers.

Reckon we have enough holden teams, hopefully if GRM cant sort out things with Volvo, they head the nissan path.

Might tell us a little about where Dale wood inst next year (speculation)

Surprised he still has a drive........

Mixer · 15 Sep 2016, 01:44 (Ref:3672460)

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Originally Posted by Sandgroper

Surprised he still has a drive........

He has a solid sponsor behind him, like a couple of the other guys on the grid.

peckstar · 15 Sep 2016, 01:46 (Ref:3672461)

Caruso is the only driver confirmed for next year’s Supercars line-up at this stage

Mixer · 15 Sep 2016, 01:48 (Ref:3672463)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

Caruso is the only driver confirmed for next year’s Supercars line-up at this stage

Wonder who they can jag for putting Jc and Simona in, and Todd becomes team manager.

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peckstar · 15 Sep 2016, 01:54 (Ref:3672464)

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Originally Posted by Mixer

Wonder who they can jag for putting Jc and Simona in, and Todd becomes team manager.

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just statistically

Since Nissan came on board, Todd has been 4th of the 4 nissan driver twice, and 3rd (including this year currently) also twice)

Caruso and Rick have beaten him every year

Sandgroper · 15 Sep 2016, 02:33 (Ref:3672467)

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Originally Posted by Mixer

He has a solid sponsor behind him, like a couple of the other guys on the grid.

Oh I understand that, sadly he just makes up the numbers like many

**GTRMagic** · 15 Sep 2016, 02:56 (Ref:3672470)

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Originally Posted by Axeman444

Nissan with Kellys in VASC for 2 years
Caruso resigned for 2 years
2 GTR's for 12Hr
full tilt at AGTC in 2017 hoping to include Matt Simmons

And they are running Altimas in both years

Story Here

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Originally Posted by The Story

Nissan will stay in the Supercars Championship with Kelly Racing and its current Altima package for at least another two seasons

mayhem · 15 Sep 2016, 02:59 (Ref:3672473)

Great outcome for the category, for everyone working at Kelly Racing and also for GT3 in Australia. Good on Nissan for trying separate themselves from the brown cardigan parade.

peckstar · 15 Sep 2016, 03:15 (Ref:3672474)

Nissan CEO vows to ‘finish what we started’

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We’ve agreed to undertake a process with global starting quite soon to develop what an alternate package would look like under Gen2 rules for 2019 onwards,” he said.
“We’ve got the package we think is thereabouts for the next two years, but does a better package exist within the Nissan world?
“We’re going to work with global on that and we’re encouraged about them wishing to be involved in developing that package.
“At this point in time I can’t see that we’d be ready for 2018. So I think it’d be 2019 unless something drastically changed for next year.”

mayhem · 15 Sep 2016, 21:44 (Ref:3672641)

Is it possible that Todd Kelly will drive the GTR next year to keep his race miles up for the enduros (and a possible win with his brother) and open his seat up for Silvestro or Courtney?

**GTRMagic** · 15 Sep 2016, 22:50 (Ref:3672648)

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Originally Posted by mayhem

Is it possible that Todd Kelly will drive the GTR next year to keep his race miles up for the enduros (and a possible win with his brother) and open his seat up for Silvestro or Courtney?

Why not Mr Courtney for SuperGT, for AusGT and enduro duties?

Sandgroper · 16 Sep 2016, 00:18 (Ref:3672664)

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Originally Posted by mayhem

Is it possible that Todd Kelly will drive the GTR next year to keep his race miles up for the enduros (and a possible win with his brother) and open his seat up for Silvestro or Courtney?

I don't think TK is going anywhere !

Mixer · 16 Sep 2016, 00:19 (Ref:3672665)

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Originally Posted by Sandgroper

I don't think TK is going anywhere !

I think you might be dreamin'

If they can get Simona and JC Toddler is done

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Umai Naa · 16 Sep 2016, 01:50 (Ref:3672691)

I think Woody is sticking around for next season.

The budget is there, they are sinking time and effort into getting him up to speed.

Sandgroper · 16 Sep 2016, 05:12 (Ref:3672727)

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Originally Posted by Mixer

I think you might be dreamin'

If they can get Simona and JC Toddler is done

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Im not fussed eitherway, however he did say he was enjoying his driving more than ever. shrugs

Mixer · 16 Sep 2016, 06:01 (Ref:3672731)

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Originally Posted by Sandgroper

Im not fussed eitherway, however he did say he was enjoying his driving more than ever. shrugs

Commercially and for the future of the team, if (and it is a big if), he can get those sort of drivers in the car, I think he'd be silly not to.

peckstar · 16 Sep 2016, 07:16 (Ref:3672733)

Gone. Just my opinion

Umai Naa · 16 Sep 2016, 08:04 (Ref:3672742)

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Originally Posted by Mixer

Commercially and for the future of the team, if (and it is a big if), he can get those sort of drivers in the car, I think he'd be silly not to.

Me-thinks Mr Courtney would cost the team more money in salary, than he'd potentially generate in sponsorship.

Wood's on a 2-year deal, which allegedly sees his drive "comfortably funded".

My tip is that the driver line-up will remain unchaged there. The Kellys own the team, as if they wouldn't consider themselves as the first option.

I think you'll see a lot of drivers signing some very short-term contracts for next year. I don't think there'll be many decent seats at all. Perhaps one or two at BJR, although #21 would have to be well-funded to see it competitive.

#111 will probably be either Pither or Le Brocq. PRA have first dibs on the REC.

#2 and #22, who knows? DJ Walky is already hinting big things, but may just be a seat for Ms De Silvestro.

#3 and #222, will be 11th-hour deals as usual. Mr Russell may land here, if Mr Russell Snr and PF are happy. I'd be surprised if a big name lands here.

#4 will be a revolving door again. Again, no big name will want this seat.

#33 will most likely be Mr Golding, although if Volvo are definitely out, then it could be anyone with money.

What we must remember with a lot of these seats is that they will rely heavily upon drivers with budgets. There are less and less seats, year on year, that are paid drives. This could well be the end of the line for the likes of Pye, Bright, Tander, Percat, and Courtney.

MarcosAmbroseFan · 16 Sep 2016, 11:10 (Ref:3672766)

New Sandown deal will be announced tomorrow

Compromised · 16 Sep 2016, 19:46 (Ref:3672845)

I think Courtney would be the wrong choice for Nissan. I just don't feel that "driver talent" is the limiting factor at the moment for them.

You see it almost every weekend - there are 3 Nissans in the top ten, or none. Not sure what's needed exactly, though commitment from the factory will surely help going forward.

If Todd goes, bring a young gun in and keep the rest for continuity, a very underrated aspect of the team dynamic.

peckstar · 16 Sep 2016, 22:16 (Ref:3672876)

Supercars confirms three-year Sandown deal

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