Only there a Little while, VESA in dissarray ?

[Rachel Richards]

With the resignation of Cambell Little, is seems that "The Board" can talk about change all they like, it just has to have to happen 'their' way !

See Motorsport News for the full details, including a pointed Lambden editorial.

[Pro Racer]

Campbell does not seem to happy with VEA and i agree 100% with Lambden.

[GTRMagic]

Who will replace him?

Mr Adamson has been in the deputy capacity for some years now, is there any reason he isnt considered for the headline role? He too has built a number of race cars in the main class.. and certainly knows how the oily bits work together

The role seems to be a poisoned chalice... there have been a few people rotate through it over the years.

If VESA was serious about this position being the one to drive the cost containment bent, I think its likely too much for a single role to manage decisively and with all commercial considerations intact.

[davester]

The real issue is the TWO schools of thought have finally banged heads.
School One: You can build what the rules say you can.
School Two: You can build what isn't expressly forbidden.

Most V8 Supercars have evolved beyond the rulebook, and nobody seemed to have the capacity to accept the harsh truth of Campbell's observations on this.

Campbell to FPR (they need him) or PMM (very close to home)...anyone?
I cannot see SBR affording another top level person at present.

[Steve Carter]

Little so Im told is a very straight forward up front and very talented engineering guy who calls it as it is and which is what Ive witnessed in the press and TV medium - they've had 3 guys in this position in the last year - something smells in Denmark as the old saying goes and VESA are just not listening - sounds so familiar to the FIA and F1 at the moment - maybe the teams should just up and form a alternative series after all they have the product

[Razor]

Originally Posted by davester

The real issue is the TWO schools of thought have finally banged heads.
School One: You can build what the rules say you can.
School Two: You can build what isn't expressly forbidden.

Most V8 Supercars have evolved beyond the rulebook, and nobody seemed to have the capacity to accept the harsh truth of Campbell's observations on this.

Campbell to FPR (they need him) or PMM (very close to home)...anyone?
I cannot see SBR affording another top level person at present.

Back to Triple Eight?

[Tourer]

Originally Posted by Steve Carter

Little so Im told is a very straight forward up front and very talented engineering guy who calls it as it is and which is what Ive witnessed in the press and TV medium - they've had 3 guys in this position in the last year - something smells in Denmark as the old saying goes and VESA are just not listening - sounds so familiar to the FIA and F1 at the moment - maybe the teams should just up and form a alternative series after all they have the product

The problem (according to MeNews) is that it is the team owners on the board who are the issue - your solution would only make that worse. Little isn't the first person there to be dealt with poorly by the board.

[bluesport]

Originally Posted by Tourer

The problem (according to MeNews) is that it is the team owners on the board who are the issue - your solution would only make that worse. Little isn't the first person there to be dealt with poorly by the board.

Are they holden team owners that are supporting the walkinshaw line?

[rik]

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Mr Adamson has been in the deputy capacity for some years now, is there any reason he isnt considered for the headline role?

The role seems to be a poisoned chalice... there have been a few people rotate through it over the years.

I think you might have answered your own question!!! You'd be mad to take that role!!!

The other interesting point is that Big Tony seems to have be ignored/bypassed on this issue after trying to cool things down.

[Pro Racer]

Originally Posted by Razor

Back to Triple Eight?

maybe the Kelly's might be interested but with Campbell being the type he is would probably clash heads with LP on the engineering side?????

maybe SGR but they might just stick to trying to get ex-HRT guys?????

maybe DJR tohelp Mr Courtney's cause, he could use some of Campbell's "counsilling" over the redio?????

or maybe PCR to keep the improvements of one Fabian Coulthard ticking along?????

[Razor]

Originally Posted by Pro Racer

Maybe the Kelly's might be interested but with Campbell being the type he is, would he probably clash heads with Larry Perking on the engineering side?????

Maybe SGR but they might just stick to trying to get ex-HRT guys?????

Maybe DJR to help Mr Courtney's cause, he could use some of Campbell's "counseling" over the radio?????

Or maybe PCR to keep the improvements of one Fabian Coulthard ticking along?????

I could see Little going to Kelly Racing. His depth of engineering would be most welcomed by Larry Perkins, I don't think it'll be a clash of engineering titans.
Wilson Security Racing would be a good option for the team but would they be able to pay his fees? If so, I would like to see Little help out both Michael and Fabian, not side with Fabian.
DJR has no chance with James, with or without Little's help. It's only time that DJR will smell the roses and get rid of the little bugger and he goes back to Europe with his single seater duties.
Little would be the final piece of the puzzle for Tasman Motorsport to challenge the likes of Triple Eight or Walkinshaw Performace Racing/Toll HRT. Best chance to have in terms of employment.

[Pro Racer]

Originally Posted by Razor

I could see Little going to Kelly Racing. His depth of engineering would be most welcomed by Larry Perkins, I don't think it'll be a clash of engineering titans.
Wilson Security Racing would be a good option for the team but would they be able to pay his fees? If so, I would like to see Little help out both Michael and Fabian, not side with Fabian.
DJR has no chance with James, with or without Little's help. It's only time that DJR will smell the roses and get rid of the little bugger and he goes back to Europe with his single seater duties.
Little would be the final piece of the puzzle for Tasman Motorsport to challenge the likes of Triple Eight or Walkinshaw Performace Racing/Toll HRT. Best chance to have in terms of employment.

i bet Ross & Jimmy are sitting back having a quiet chuckle to themselves right about now, while Alex might not look that quick atm he is improving and hasn't wrecked anywhere near as many cars as James did at the same point last year and they are probablly looking at James latest resault going well thank christ we offloaded him.

James and Jase Richards are tared with the same brush, both can be as quick as the best of them but they are both prone to brain farts when in good positions.