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Old 3 Feb 2009, 10:51 (Ref:2387285)   #1
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Glenn Seton has been confirmed as the fulltime engineer of the #55 Bottle-O car this season.

He's also pairing up with Tony D'Alberto for Phillip Island/Bathurst. This makes Seton the only driver/engineer entry in this years Great Race!

He turned down a HRT gig too... if Skaife were up for it, I think a Seton/Skaife pairing in the #22 would've been great!

So anyways, Seton/D'Alberto. Good idea? Not so good? No chance whatsoever?

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Old 3 Feb 2009, 11:37 (Ref:2387315)   #2
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I think the reason why Seto turned down the HRT offer was that he would be paired with Davison, not Skaife. Plus, Seto is engineering the 55 car so it's logical to drive for them.
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Old 3 Feb 2009, 11:50 (Ref:2387323)   #3
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I think the reason why Seto turned down the HRT offer was that he would be paired with Davison, not Skaife. Plus, Seto is engineering the 55 car so it's logical to drive for them.
i.e. He'd actually have a genuine chance of victory? If that's the case, if he was to be paired with either Tander or Davison and he turned it down, I think that would have to have been one of the stupidest decisions he's made. That could've been a race-winning ticket.

But this hasn't been confirmed...
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Old 3 Feb 2009, 12:50 (Ref:2387375)   #4
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he has mentored Tony for ages and now he is engineering the car it would be stupid to step away from that for 2 rounds, realisticly given that Davo and GT will remain in teir cars he would have a better chance of a win but it still would be silly. RNR have gone well at Bathurst in the recent past so a top 5 is not out of the question, they were there this year until Tony binned it. Seto will know the car better given he will get more seat time at tests and probably do the enduro practice sessions (if that still happens) and he will engineer the thing. Tony will only get better with a full year under his belt. all makes sense.
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Old 3 Feb 2009, 13:49 (Ref:2387428)   #5
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Think this is a very good move. Glen helped Tony win the Fugitsu tittle in 2007 and obviously they must work well together and have a good relationship so there cant be many negatives to come out of this.

Also he may have turned the HRT gig down as he may want to get more involved in the engineering side of things full time instead of being simply a face for HRT and a driver on there drive days.
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Perhaps bottle-o might get some new hand-me-down toys from WP.

Working full time at one team, then ditching them for the enduros might not exactly fill the bottle-o crew's heart with joy. Sounds like he is going the whole hog for his full time employer, not a bad thing. Plus, the atmosphere at HRT might not be condusive to Seto as he was a mate of Skaife. I bet it's more relaxed at bottle-o, plus they have the best grid girls!!!
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I think Tony and Seto will make a good pairing. Tony's still young, he definately can (and already has) learn a lot from Seton. I don't think they'll be in contention for a win, but a Top 10 will definately be on the cards...

So long as Tony doesn't bin it within throwing distance of the flag...
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I doubt he turned anything down as neither Tander nor Will would want him. The same goes for Skaife. I think Tony and Glen will make a good top ten team.
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I'm sure that Tony D'Alberto will be happier working with Mr. Seton, rather than Mr. Bargwanna...
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From a financial stand-point, one would assume the Bottle-O gig would offer a better return in Mr Seton's pocket, than a one-off enduro ride with HRT.

As for his podium aspirations?...... well, the opposite applies.
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I'm sure that Tony D'Alberto will be happier working with Mr. Seton, rather than Mr. Bargwanna...
Why's that? Bargwanna WAS the quicker of the two throughout both enduros?
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Why's that? Bargwanna WAS the quicker of the two throughout both enduros?
Maybe thats the reason there
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Did Frosty really look like a novice at Larkos?

The equipment would have made more difference in that example I would have thought

Me thinks Seto is already working in his head!
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Did Frosty really look like a novice at Larkos?

The equipment would have made more difference in that example I would have thought

Me thinks Seto is already working in his head!
I sitll wonder where both Tasman and Mr Seton would be had he taken the Holden deal with Mr Storey & co instead of wasting a year at DJR.... maybe he would still be a full timer?
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setos pumping dalbertos tyres up bit there although you never know sometimes all it takes is a shift in attitude and team. Drivers can turn it around look a whincup.
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The equipment would have made more difference in that example I would have thought
I believe that's what he's referring to...
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I think seton is getting a bit ahead of himself there i have no doubt D'Alberto has talent but i dont know how much he really didnt show much last year and he has alot of tough competition out there to beat before he can get any wins.
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I think seton is getting a bit ahead of himself there i have no doubt D'Alberto has talent but i dont know how much he really didnt show much last year and he has alot of tough competition out there to beat before he can get any wins.
Not necessarily... if the influence of Mr Seton, the technical injection is allowed to fully blossom without impediment.. the car/driver combo could do very well.. perhaps not at every track... but sometimes very well hooked up....
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