SBR to run Fujitsu Series Car in 2007??

**GTRMagic** · 10 Oct 2006, 23:01 (Ref:1734588)

According to Motorsport News, SBR have agreed to terms to run a BA in the Fujitsu development series next year.

It seems that the car will run in Tekno colours for Jonathan Webb.

Presumably this takes one customer away from PCR's Porsche operation as well... and also the owner of two of the three PCR 911 cars.

SRabbit · 10 Oct 2006, 23:23 (Ref:1734608)

I reckon that if they put into the place the regulation that says each main driver has to compete in enduros in their own car, therefore having to have a genuine co-driver from outside the series, that a lot of teams will do this.

What better training and preparation could you give someone??!!

**GTRMagic** · 10 Oct 2006, 23:25 (Ref:1734609)

Who will Mr Webb drive with, Mr Courtney or Mr Ingall?

SRabbit · 10 Oct 2006, 23:31 (Ref:1734616)

That's one headache they can work out for themselves!!

Whoever is highest in the Championship order at the time???

STEVO · 10 Oct 2006, 23:43 (Ref:1734625)

So I guess this means Ross & Jimmy weren't too impressed with Seton then? Obviously he now wont be returning to the SBR-fold. . ?

SRabbit · 10 Oct 2006, 23:45 (Ref:1734627)

Why do you say that Stevo? Webb and Seton could easily be the 2 guys picked.....of course there are a few holes in Marcos's calender on our enduro weekends next year.....

**GTRMagic** · 10 Oct 2006, 23:46 (Ref:1734628)

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Originally Posted by STEVO

So I guess this means Ross & Jimmy weren't too impressed with Seton then? Obviously he now wont be returning to the SBR-fold. . ?

It might be Mr Youlden who gets the flick? He seemed more aggressive in traffic in the development series races than in the main gig with Rusty...

STEVO · 10 Oct 2006, 23:50 (Ref:1734632)

Hmmm I don't know about that GTR.

I think Russell will push for Youlden. I know Ingall has big wraps on the kid, unless of course Youlden lands a fulltime drive then the point is moot.

But Youlden placed higher than Seton in the solo prac sessions, so I doubt they'd go for Glenn over Luke. But you never know...

In fact Seton will be on the Panelbeaters tonight so there's one way we might be able to find out some interesting info re next year . . .

SRabbit · 10 Oct 2006, 23:53 (Ref:1734635)

Is Youlden in line for any main seats himself?? PWR maybe??
no-one seems to be able to come up with someone for that seat.

Luke has been quick for a long time now and deserves a go I reckon....

peckstar · 11 Oct 2006, 00:05 (Ref:1734644)

he is the only development series winner (ok he lost on a countback but still scored as many points) to not get a main game drive

STEVO · 11 Oct 2006, 00:13 (Ref:1734647)

But that always concerned me about Youlden. He never won outright. He was leading due to consistency. I question whether or not Luke has the grunt in the belly to be aggressive enough to battle with the top guys.

I think he's a smart smooth steerer but do we need another Steven Richards?

SRabbit · 11 Oct 2006, 00:16 (Ref:1734649)

I've seen him put some moves on in the Caltex car over the last 2 years that would have had Russell gasping for air!!

Ezekiel · 11 Oct 2006, 00:21 (Ref:1734653)

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Originally Posted by STEVO

But that always concerned me about Youlden. He never won outright. He was leading due to consistency. I question whether or not Luke has the grunt in the belly to be aggressive enough to battle with the top guys.

I think he's a smart smooth steerer but do we need another Steven Richards?

Whats wrong with Steven Richards? At least he still has a drive in the main series, not like your hero

STEVO · 11 Oct 2006, 00:49 (Ref:1734657)

Meeeooow.

No need to be defensive sweetheart.

Steven Richards is great steerer, a likeable bloke and fair racer... but he ain't a championship winner and never will be.

He lacks the bite and if at the top of his game he ain't showing it, then I don't see why he for example deserves the FPR seat.

Oh and re "my hero", let's not compare the two in their respective 'heydays' coz you'll come off second best

Chatters · 11 Oct 2006, 01:03 (Ref:1734662)

What's the big kafuffle about SBR running a DS car?? They've done it before!

STEVO · 11 Oct 2006, 01:12 (Ref:1734665)

They've even won the DS Crown before with Winterbottom driving for them.

I think the "kafuffle" as you put it is that this means Jonathan Webb is likely to co-drive one of the SBR main cars at Bathurst which is a fairly big deal.

peckstar · 11 Oct 2006, 01:17 (Ref:1734670)

last time SBR did this, the driver went on to be 3rd in the championship in 2006 (to date)

Pirtek_Falcon-1 · 11 Oct 2006, 01:30 (Ref:1734672)

Webb is a Seton protege isnt he?

**GTRMagic** · 11 Oct 2006, 01:33 (Ref:1734673)

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Originally Posted by Chatters

What's the big kafuffle about SBR running a DS car?? They've done it before!

If it were as simple as that, it would be not very exciting...

... but as Mr Webb thru the Tekno concern owns/operates two of the three PCR Porsches (and presumably will not continue with that) it means that other teams (PCR) are impacted by the choice of pilot for SBR.

It also likely brings to a conclusion the much rumoured signing of Mr Bowe to PCR as well, as the powder room had suggested that Mr Webb may have been interested in assisting in the sponsorship of this move, as a development exercise for his son.

Similarly, it suggests that SBR shall build a shiny new chassis (presumably for Mr Ingall) for the last year of the BA's life.... (would hate to think that the dual championship winning Ambrose car would end its days in the development series

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TSR · 11 Oct 2006, 01:42 (Ref:1734674)

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Originally Posted by STEVO

So I guess this means Ross & Jimmy weren't too impressed with Seton then? Obviously he now wont be returning to the SBR-fold. . ?

It would be a huge mistake on both the Stone Bros if they let Seto go for next year. He has done everything they asked to him to do in 06.
It worries me sometimes the way team owners make stupid dissions, just at HRT over the last two months.IMO.

Sequel · 11 Oct 2006, 01:51 (Ref:1734679)

With no Webb or Marshall money, PCR will be needing to find some other sucker with deep pockets to keep funding their dream. Anyone in the development series got that kind of wedge?

STEVO · 11 Oct 2006, 02:01 (Ref:1734680)

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Originally Posted by Pirtek_Falcon-1

Webb is a Seton protege isnt he?

Not from memory no?

I know Glenn's been testing a lot of the DS cars including Gary McDonald's and Tony Evangolou....

...but not sure about Webb? I don't think so...but could be wrong?

cavvy · 11 Oct 2006, 06:38 (Ref:1734771)

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Originally Posted by TSR

It would be a huge mistake on both the Stone Bros if they let Seto go for next year. He has done everything they asked to him to do in 06.
It worries me sometimes the way team owners make stupid dissions, just at HRT over the last two months.IMO.

Tom Walkinshaws strategy has been totally vindicated ... personally I was looking for Garth to win .... ahh!

barney551 · 11 Oct 2006, 06:52 (Ref:1734776)

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Originally Posted by Sequel

With no Webb or Marshall money, PCR will be needing to find some other sucker with deep pockets to keep funding their dream. Anyone in the development series got that kind of wedge?

Money wont be a problem for PCR with Glenfords gotting out of the Carerra Cup and increasing funding to the fledgling PCR team

pete55 · 11 Oct 2006, 11:25 (Ref:1735046)

Will Glenfords be at PCR in 07?

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