Will Courtney Be A Starter For Bathurst

[Kingair]

Given he has had suffered a punctured lung, and Bathurst is only six weeks away, I reckon a start at Bathurst is unlikely?

Who will Perkins junior share the ride with?

[Go Harder.]

Probably unlikely but I want it to be Murphy....

I'm sure Marcos would agree!

[Tourer]

Unless something goes horribly wrong at Sundown, you'd expect that they'd stick with Russell if James is not recovered sufficiently.

[Umai Naa]

I think he'll be out for a while yet, I'm afraid. Possibly back towards the end of the season.

I suspect Mr Ingall will be utilised for the whole of the Enduro cup, alongside Mr Perkins, who will probably do every other event as well until Mr Courtney returns.

[GTRMagic]

Mr Courtney didnt look well at all in any of his most recent interviews on social media.

Hard to suggest a return date, but would imagine that Mr Ingall should make sure his race suit fits him well, he might need for a few more weekends beyond Sandown...

[peckstar]

im sure i read in an announcement of ingall for Sandown that he was on standby for Bathurst also

[Average Punter]

Ever cracked a rib? Or two?

Sleeping is painful enough for a long time, let alone copping all the lateral loads of a racecar/harness at a place like Bathurst.

Dr AP says he's no chance...

[Tourer]

Originally Posted by Average Punter

Ever cracked a rib? Or two?

Sleeping is painful enough for a long time, let alone copping all the lateral loads of a racecar/harness at a place like Bathurst.

Dr AP says he's no chance...

I think that you're on the money AP - on top of that there's the whole question of climbing in and out of the car through the cage - be very difficult if not impossible with cracked ribs, then if he didn't get himself strapped in j-u-s-t right, he'd be in even more discomfort through each stint.

Hard to see how he'd be right for the Mountain - he may not even be right for Surfers.

[Kingair]

Interesting if Mr Ingall wasn't available for Bathurst, would HRT consider Steve Johnson?

[TSR]

Originally Posted by Kingair

Interesting if Mr Ingall wasn't available for Bathurst, would HRT consider Steve Johnson?

Why would Rusty not be available for Bathurst, his TV duties will let him race, and Im sure he would love another crack at the Mountain

[one five five]

I'd have thought that whoever they chose for Sandown would have been on the proviso that they were available for Bathurst & Gold Coast too if needed

[peckstar]

My opinion is that JC will not race at Bathurst. however it's possible he may take part in practice and then make his decision based on that.

However this link suggest Rusty is on standby for Bathurst

carsales.com.au Not sure if it is a reliable source though, havent seen this anywhere else

And if Courtney doesn’t recover from his two broken ribs and collapsed lung in time, Ingall will also partner Jack Perkins in the #22 HRT Commodore VF in the Bathurst 1000 at Mount Panorama as well.

[mikuni]

It is only 6 weeks until Bathurst. I believe these guys are athletes and need to be at peak physical condition to tackle an endurance event. Even if the ribs can heal in that time (pushing it), I don't think James' fitness level will be able to bounce back in time. Add to that the collapsed lung, which further complicates things, and I would be extremely surprised if he was in the car come Bathurst.

Even if all of the above goes really well and he does manage to get back to full fitness, you'd have to consider the risk involved. Taking another knock to the ribs so soon after the initial incident could potentially do some more serious and longer lasting injury, I would imagine.

[sizzle]

Originally Posted by Average Punter

Ever cracked a rib? Or two?

Sleeping is painful enough for a long time, let alone copping all the lateral loads of a racecar/harness at a place like Bathurst.

Dr AP says he's no chance...

What is the world coming to, chemists calling themselves doctors?

[Langers]

A clear 'no' from me.

Perhaps Scud can opine.

[Langers]

A clear 'no' from me.

Perhaps Scud can opine.

[sizzle]

Originally Posted by sizzle

What is the world coming to, chemists calling themselves doctors?

By the way AP I agree with your diagnosis.

[DAVID PATERSON]

Am I the only person who thinks Skaife would be a far better choice than Ingall?

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by DAVID PATERSON

Am I the only person who thinks Skaife would be a far better choice than Ingall?

Not even Skaife thinks that

[Sandgroper]

anyone who has sustained a Rib injury knows that this is a long shot. The G forces along with seating and belts would make this a big ask and if it actually happens I think JC may be the Co-Driver in this instance.

[JAFA851]

Originally Posted by DAVID PATERSON

Am I the only person who thinks Skaife would be a far better choice than Ingall?

No. I was thinking it would be Skaife or Murphy, but I guess Mr Walkinshaw can't let old wounds heal re Skaife, and Murphy's TV commitments probably exclude him.

Ingal's head is not in the right place, hasn't been for a longtime, since he left SBR. Too many years with too many **** outfits since SBR have hurt him a lot.

[peckstar]

Originally Posted by JAFA851

No. I was thinking it would be Skaife or Murphy, but I guess Mr Walkinshaw can't let old wounds heal re Skaife, and Murphy's TV commitments probably exclude him.

Ingal's head is not in the right place, hasn't been for a longtime, since he left SBR. Too many years with too many **** outfits since SBR have hurt him a lot.

of course when you say **** outfits you are talking about Walkinshaw racing just two years ago as a full time driver

Aren't Walkinshaw Racing the sister team to HRT

[D.R.T.]

How did he go with Walkinshaw Racing?

[xrystl]

Originally Posted by DAVID PATERSON

Am I the only person who thinks Skaife would be a far better choice than Ingall?

From memory I think Skaife had some problems last time he raced , it may have been his Back when he was driving with Lowndes a few years ago.

[Reload]

Originally Posted by xrystl

From memory I think Skaife had some problems last time he raced , it may have been his Back when he was driving with Lowndes a few years ago.

Ah yes, the race where CL was showing great pace and some may say that Skaife used his bad back as a convenient "out".