2018 VASC Silly Season (with POLL) - Page 58

Compromised · 17 Dec 2017, 19:22 (Ref:3787737)

Yeah nah it's easier to just take the **** out of them mate and then when they finally roll over and die it will be a non issue as the series is just burgeoning with teams who have money to spend and international motorsport connections

anthony81901 · 18 Dec 2017, 02:31 (Ref:3787797)

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Originally Posted by Tourer

Any new company formed is going to need a lot of background material such as articles of association, list of shareholders / directors in place etc - often takes a little time after the initial MOU and public announcement to do all that.

More likely that the new shareholders will just become shareholders in the existing company than starting afresh with a new one. If a new company is formed then every contract needs to be redone, which may provide an out for any unhappy campers. Also a company with no trading history will have a lower credit rating. Based on reported losses incurred, may also be some handy tax losses sitting in the existing company, although these may have already been used to offset profits in other parts of the Walkinshaw empire.

**GTRMagic** · 18 Dec 2017, 03:30 (Ref:3787805)

Burgess To Lead Tekno in 2018

Tourer · 18 Dec 2017, 07:03 (Ref:3787819)

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Originally Posted by anthony81901

More likely that the new shareholders will just become shareholders in the existing company than starting afresh with a new one. If a new company is formed then every contract needs to be redone, which may provide an out for any unhappy campers. Also a company with no trading history will have a lower credit rating. Based on reported losses incurred, may also be some handy tax losses sitting in the existing company, although these may have already been used to offset profits in other parts of the Walkinshaw empire.

True that.
Either way, documentation and detail to be done and getting the logo agreed and in place is one of the early items.

fomoco · 18 Dec 2017, 09:29 (Ref:3787827)

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Originally Posted by Tourer

Any new company formed is going to need a lot of background material such as articles of association, list of shareholders / directors in place etc - often takes a little time after the initial MOU and public announcement to do all that.

Part of that is having the logo - any presentations to sponsors need the logo, letterheads used for communication with various bodies need the logo, various merch and promotional material will need the logo as a starting point so that designs can get underway. Government agencies often insist that companies provide information on letterhead to prove that it is authentic for example.

Having the logo is most definitely a priority - amongst a long list of prioritised items no doubt but NOT having the logo done would hold up a lengthy list of jobs that need doing.

Tourer,
You are so right>

1st Coy Name - WAU Holding Company

2nd Coy name Walkingshaw Aust - Holding company

3rd Coy Andreti Auto sport Aust - holding company

4th Coy United Auto - Aust holding coy

5th WAU Racing Aust Holding compay (maybe rec holders)

6th WAU Mtorsport Australia - employee company - how staff are paid

maybe a few more, but this is the gist of setting up business in Aust.

Having worked fro three big Australian companys, yes one of the biggest,

If you didnt set up like this , to transfer funds, reduce tax , etc, you would be very silly

cheers

V8 Fireworks · 18 Dec 2017, 15:00 (Ref:3787872)

About WAU, is Courtney getting a new car?

James has struggled with both of the repaired chassis (the Tander car and his own repaired car) IIRC, it seems like something is not right, you'd think they'd bring on a fresh uncrashed bodyshell?

kittle · 18 Dec 2017, 19:49 (Ref:3787933)

A new era for Tickford!

billy bleach · 18 Dec 2017, 20:51 (Ref:3787944)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Burgess To Lead Tekno in 2018

Oh dear....:

peckstar · 19 Dec 2017, 02:25 (Ref:3787982)

January launch for Autobarn Lowndes Racing

Jan 31 launch

thunderbolt · 19 Dec 2017, 05:03 (Ref:3788000)

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Originally Posted by kittle

A new era for Tickford!

did prodrive not form from Glenn Seton Ford Tickford Racing

https://www.facebook.com/V8XMagazine...578590/?type=3

mayhem · 19 Dec 2017, 06:56 (Ref:3788007)

This has probably been spoken about before, but does this Tickford announcement/renaming increase the chances or even open the possibilities of there being a Mustang on the grid? Or is it status quo?

peckstar · 19 Dec 2017, 07:46 (Ref:3788012)

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Originally Posted by mayhem

This has probably been spoken about before, but does this Tickford announcement/renaming increase the chances or even open the possibilities of there being a Mustang on the grid? Or is it status quo?

In my mind it might increase the chance, but thats a long way from there will be a stang

I havent found anything to read on this anywhere

one five five · 19 Dec 2017, 07:49 (Ref:3788013)

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Originally Posted by mayhem

This has probably been spoken about before, but does this Tickford announcement/renaming increase the chances or even open the possibilities of there being a Mustang on the grid? Or is it status quo?

I think it's just status quo

Still requires Ford to give the approval to use it, and I don't think a name change is going to increase (or decrease) the liklihood of Ford's decision making in allowing or not allowing a Mustang body shape to be used.

peckstar · 19 Dec 2017, 08:47 (Ref:3788022)

New qualifying format to debut in 2018
New format to debut on the shorter tracks (WA & Tas)

will be 3 short sessions based on practise times, extra tyres will be provided

Backagain · 19 Dec 2017, 09:27 (Ref:3788030)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

New qualifying format to debut in 2018
New format to debut on the shorter tracks (WA & Tas)

will be 3 short sessions based on practise times, extra tyres will be provided

Great idea, well done.

Compromised · 19 Dec 2017, 10:42 (Ref:3788041)

Yes an excellent idea. You could say F1/MotoGP have been "roadtesting" this format for a while and it really does seem to retain entertainment whilst being more practical than the current format

peckstar · 19 Dec 2017, 11:13 (Ref:3788047)

speedcafe graphic on how its works

Changes to Supercars qualifying at short circuits

makes friday more important as well

Axeman444 · 19 Dec 2017, 20:47 (Ref:3788172)

Why was the similar format dropped previously?

mayhem · 19 Dec 2017, 21:34 (Ref:3788184)

Penrite renew their contract with Erebus

chavez · 19 Dec 2017, 22:09 (Ref:3788190)

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Originally Posted by Axeman444

Why was the similar format dropped previously?

Because with fewer cars on track there are extended periods of no action on track.

peckstar · 19 Dec 2017, 22:18 (Ref:3788192)

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Originally Posted by Axeman444

Why was the similar format dropped previously?

Because the entertainment factor lacked with less cars on the track. and tyres played a part also

however this format is different and will only be on the 2 short (permanent) tracks

one five five · 20 Dec 2017, 00:59 (Ref:3788209)

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Originally Posted by peckstar

Because the entertainment factor lacked with less cars on the track. and tyres played a part also

however this format is different and will only be on the 2 short (permanent) tracks

It's qualifying, does there need to be an entertainment factor?

Jam3s · 20 Dec 2017, 02:43 (Ref:3788226)

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Originally Posted by one five five

It's qualifying, does there need to be an entertainment factor?

To me there's more thrill and excitement in a qualy session than most races. Seeing the cars and drivers at their absolute maximum is motorsport at its best.

peckstar · 20 Dec 2017, 03:25 (Ref:3788234)

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Originally Posted by one five five

It's qualifying, does there need to be an entertainment factor?

Absolutely, thats why the spectators are there.

Axeman444 · 20 Dec 2017, 04:51 (Ref:3788243)

So wouldn't 26 cars be considered more entertaining than, say, 16, or maybe 10?

What tracks were the 2 day formats being envisaged for?

View Poll Results: Which driver is going to win the VASC Driver’s Championship In 2018?
#1 Jamie Whincup RBHRT Holden	6	14.63%
#2 Scott Pye WAU Holden	1	2.44%
#5 Mark Winterbottom Tickford Ford	0	0%
#6 Cameron Waters Tickford Ford	1	2.44%
#7 Andre Heimgartner NisMoAu Nissan	0	0%
#8 Nick Percat BJR Holden	0	0%
#9 David Reynolds Erebus Holden	1	2.44%
#12 Fabian Coulthard DJRTP Ford	1	2.44%
#14 Tim Slade BJR Holden	0	0%
#15 Rick Kelly NisMoAu Nissan	0	0%
#17 Scott McLaughlin DJRTP Ford	22	53.66%
#18 Lee Holdsworth Team18 Holden	0	0%
#19 Jack Le Brocq Tekno Holden	0	0%
#21 Tim Blanchard TBR Holden	0	0%
#23 Michael Caruso NisMoAu Nissan	0	0%
#25 James Courtney WAU Holden	1	2.44%
#33 Garth Tander GRM Holden	0	0%
#34 James Golding GRM Holden	0	0%
#35 Todd Hazelwood MSR Ford	0	0%
#55 Chaz Mostert Tickford Ford	4	9.76%
#56 Richie Stanaway Tickford Ford	1	2.44%
#78 Simona de Silvestro NisMoAu Nissan	0	0%
#97 Shane van Gisbergen RBHRT Holden	2	4.88%
#99 Anton de Pasquale Erebus Holden	1	2.44%
#230 Will Davison 23RED Ford	0	0%
#888 Craig Lowndes ALR Holden	0	0%
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