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Supercars never blocked anybody from NZV8s, individual teams did. Given some of the crashes over there I am not l totally surprised that well paid drivers might have to abide their contract and not take on another dangerous activity. There are some fast and wild tracks over there and safety isn't what it is on home soil.
Can you tell us which driver Supercars blocked from racing in TCR?
Either way, if you are on salary with Shell, you are going to have a contract that says you may not go and work for Mobil at the same time. Some may even have a gardening clause, although I think these are viewed as a restraint of trade and unenforceable.
It is plain as day that a driver contracted to one team or brand is going to need permission to do racing outside of that contract, and not everybody wants to give that permission.
It is just pertinent. How do you explain to you sponsor that you lost your star driver for the year because you let him go race overseas?
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