Shell and DJR to part company?

pete55 · 22 Oct 2004, 01:46 (Ref:1131338)

There is apparently a story in a southern newspaper today that Shell and DJR will part company at the end of the year.

Sandgroper · 22 Oct 2004, 01:49 (Ref:1131341)

Interesting...Now all we need is for him to come to the Red side! Wasnt that a previous rumour as well?

hrug:

marcus · 22 Oct 2004, 01:51 (Ref:1131344)

would be a shame if that happened , am I right in thinking its the longest association of sponsorship between 2 parties in Australian History , if not would have to come close.

Maybe Fujitsu will step up to the plate if this indeed happens ?

smithers · 22 Oct 2004, 01:52 (Ref:1131345)

Hmmm Ford Credit anyone?

Sandgroper · 22 Oct 2004, 02:06 (Ref:1131351)

Quote:

Originally posted by smithers
Hmmm Ford Credit anyone?

I think your right on the money there smithers inclive of Fujitsu as well

Lowndesfan6 · 22 Oct 2004, 02:06 (Ref:1131353)

A few weeks ago I did read that Fujitsu wanted to promote themselves in the main category.

amaroo · 22 Oct 2004, 02:20 (Ref:1131358)

There was a strange bit in the Bathurst telecast when Brad Jones and Greg Rust mentioned Fujitsu, as if they knew something we all didnt. I honestly thought at the time it may have been BJR related ??

pete55 · 22 Oct 2004, 02:23 (Ref:1131360)

Fujitsu is supposedly going to Jason Bright and Jose Fernandez is going there to run a 'Lite' car as well. Fernandez has apparently bought the ex Tratt BA for this series.

Rob 18 · 22 Oct 2004, 02:23 (Ref:1131361)

Might also explain why there was a massive discount on Shell-DJR merchandise at Mt Panorama.

Also a Believer · 22 Oct 2004, 02:29 (Ref:1131365)

DLR are always discounting there m,erchandise this time of year. As for the switch to Holden this was a rumour started on April 1st.

My thoughts are maybe BJR

jimmycourier · 22 Oct 2004, 02:32 (Ref:1131368)

It won't be BJR. I thought Shell signed a three year deal about 4 months ago???

malarky · 22 Oct 2004, 02:42 (Ref:1131373)

Quote:

Originally posted by marcus
would be a shame if that happened , am I right in thinking its the longest association of sponsorship between 2 parties in Australian History , if not would have to come close.

Maybe Fujitsu will step up to the plate if this indeed happens ?

I thought Mobil and Brock might be a contender for this, since 85' and HRT since 94', but it hasn't been with the one team (HDT, then Advantage Racing, then HRT).

Shell has been reducing their involvement with V8's for a few years now.

Not sure why? It's not like the company struggles for cash!

I wonder when they go (I beleive it was decided at the beginning of the season), I wonder if they'll bow out all together and pull their supply of fuel from the category as well. All the V8's (as well as course cars and AVESCO limos) run Shell ultra.

Maybe a good chance for BP to flog their new eco friendly premium ???

Also a Believer · 22 Oct 2004, 02:46 (Ref:1131375)

The shell atcc might be reborn or maybe the shell bathurst 1000

Joe5619 · 22 Oct 2004, 03:15 (Ref:1131386)

Just when everything was going good for DJR & Seto!!!

I hope Ford credit walk out of FPR & to DJR!!! We might just still see Seto in Ford credit colours after all!!

eduardo1 · 22 Oct 2004, 03:21 (Ref:1131388)

The DJR/Holden rumour was true - to a point. There were some informal 'feeling out' discussions. DJR's people spoke to Holden's people out in the back alley and hoped no-one would find out about it. But there was never any serious negotiation.

This Shell to leave DJR rumour comes out several times a year. One day it will come true. Don't know when that day is.

Shell pulling out of the series sponsorship was more to do with the change in AVESCO's promotion of the series (ie: there's no naming rights sponsor, only Platform sponsors) and Shell sure weren't going to pay the asking price of $7m to be a sole Platform sponsor.

As for whether or not Fujitsu sponsors DJR, that will depend on how much influence Fernandez has on Fujitsu. He gets his cash because he's best mates with the right person at Fujitsu, and JF was not happy about the way things went at DJR. Which is why he's already switched to Bright's team. He'll take Fujitsu money there - so for them to back DJR as well will require a whole new deal separate from Fernandez, who was the catalyst for bringing Fujitsu money into the series in the first place.

Bimmerhead · 22 Oct 2004, 05:01 (Ref:1131430)

So could we see Junior at FPR with maybe some backing from Shell and Ford Credit at DJR with Seto??

malarky · 22 Oct 2004, 05:24 (Ref:1131447)

Only if they have 3 cars running. Bright and Ritter are FPR's drivers for next season.

Junior is still talking with Garry Rogers I hear...

lowndes6 · 22 Oct 2004, 06:58 (Ref:1131496)

This will happen Shell will pull there sponsorship at the end of the season

LordClyde · 22 Oct 2004, 07:16 (Ref:1131522)

SHELL ,now market all their fuels through COLES/MYER in AUSTRALIA, so by by DJR . SHELL /CALTEX ,t h rough the shopper docket system no longer need V8 SUPERCARS for marketing purposes . BP/ MOBIL.?????

RedNine Racing · 22 Oct 2004, 07:34 (Ref:1131535)

Tragic news this.

Now what color is Glenns car gunna be?

8news · 22 Oct 2004, 08:16 (Ref:1131566)

I wonder if we may see Supercheap with DJR?

hrug:

A9X05 · 22 Oct 2004, 10:06 (Ref:1131658)

Quote:

Originally posted by 8news
I wonder if we may see Supercheap with DJR?hrug:

Funny you say that because a few weeks back, I am pretty sure Dicky was on an ad for Supercheap I didnt really take a lot of notice at the time, I cant say what he was even plugging? it was over before I even looked up!
Did anyone else see it?

v8man · 22 Oct 2004, 10:28 (Ref:1131672)

Quote:

Originally posted by A9X05
Funny you say that because a few weeks back, I am pretty sure Dicky was on an ad for Supercheap I didnt really take a lot of notice at the time, I cant say what he was even plugging? it was over before I even looked up!
Did anyone else see it?

Yes, DJ and supercheap were giving away a car in a competition if you purchased shell oil at supercheap

**GTRMagic** · 22 Oct 2004, 10:29 (Ref:1131673)

Didnt someone have a snipe at me the other day about not having brought this old chestnut out of the cupboard?

Shell appears to have woken up to something that Caltex has known for a few years now... it takes more than sticking a logo on the side of a race car to generate significant volume... their volumes are up on the basis of the Coles relationship, and they got rid of all their lousy outlets.. win win...

Its not impossible for SuperCheap to go to DJR, although they were mentioned as a possible replacement to Konica Minolta for naming rights of V8Lites....

Also a Believer · 22 Oct 2004, 10:33 (Ref:1131675)

Did you see this one coming GTR

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